Sisters of the Vine

The Kiepersol destination is passionately run by sisters Marnelle and Velmay. Their father, Pierre de Wet, founded Kiepersol in 1998 and left an inspired legacy of wine, spirits and food with love and service at its core. Following in his “Farmers First” footsteps, Marnelle and Velmay bring love of the land and hard work to each Kiepersol endeavor.

Marnelle is our Proprietor and Founding Winemaker, shaping the taste and feel that is the heart of Kiepersol. If you've ever had the opportunity to be on a tour with Marnelle or have her as a featured speaker, you will recognize her as a teacher at heart, moving each person she touches with imagery from the wine farm that relates to daily life.

Velmay brings her banking background and ground-up integrity to the table in running the finances and systems analysis at Kiepersol. While behind the scenes most of the time, you can occasionally catch Velmay tasting her favorite wine on a Saturday or out in the community at baseball and ballet with her kids.