On the outskirts of the historic French Huguenot village of Franschhoek, René and Saskia Mellema found the perfect canvas for their lifelong passion. In 2014, they breathed new life into one of the valley’s oldest farms, Klein Champagne, transforming it into a vibrant winery and private equestrian estate. With a rich history of supplying speciality ingredients to the global food and wine industry, the Mellemas brought their expertise and dedication to the heart of South Africa’s wine country. Mel Wines, an homage to their name and legacy, is the culmination of their dream—a testament to their pursuit of excellence.