After completing his studies, Morne started his career as assistant wine maker at Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch for 5 years before going to Europe in 2002. His travels have included harvests in France and Germany, whilst retail experience in the UK enabled to build trade relationships and create an ‘international palate’. Before returning to South Africa, Morne spent a harvest in New Zealand to gain further experience in the ‘new style’ wine making, then in 2009 Delaire Graff Estate appointed him as winemaker.

Morne believes that the Delaire Graff Estate, with one of the most advanced cellars in the southern hemisphere, makes some of the best wines in South Africa.  The winery equipped with every appliance imaginable will transform the hard work in the vineyards into world-class wines.