Proprietor and visionary behind the Guardian Peak range of wines, Jean, head of the winemaking team, set out to create a range of quality wines to quench the searching palates of a generation fascinated by wines in a new-world style. This vision incorporated producing flavourful wines that reflect the potential, characteristics and diversity of the South African wine landscape.

Philip was born and bred in Stellenbosch, after finishing up at Paul Roos he studied winemaking at Elsenburg College. Philip started with the company in 2004, where he completed a harvest at Rust en Vrede. After a move to Ernie Els wines and four years later, Philip moved down to Guardian Peak in 2009 where he has taken over the winemaking responsibilities.