New Dawn Wine Company
Rüdger van Wyk is the founder and head winemaker of New Dawn Wine Company, a bold South African wine brand rooted in storytelling, terroir, and cultural fusion. Raised in a family of educators and driven by a deep sense of legacy, Rüdger rose from humble beginnings to become one of South Africa’s most exciting winemakers—earning his place through working in some of the country’s most respected cellars. With New Dawn, he champions an open-world philosophy that celebrates freedom of expression, ethical farming, and the creative potential of South African wine on the global stage. This isn't nostalgia. It's momentum. Every wine is a deliberate act of evolution, shaped by place, elevated by craft, and designed to change how the world sees South African wine.
