Jeremy Walker (OG 1971P)
Old Georgian, Jeremy Walker (OG 1971P), joined St George's in 1962 (Std 1), through his time at SGGS his involvement varied between the sports field and the classroom. Pinchin House Prefect in 1971.
In his Matric year, 1971 he was awarded the rugby, Storkey Cup for most improved 1st XV player and received the Team Blazer. Jeremy was also on the tennis team and the swim team, placing 2nd in the 50 yd butterfly in the Inter-House swimming gala. He also participated in the Mathematics Olympiad in 1971.
Recently Jeremy appeared on "From the Horses Mouth" with Garrith Holloway on YouTube about his journey wine making journey and his wine estate Grangehurst Winery.
1971 - First XV Rugby Team
Back Row (L to R): S. Palmer; D. Train; D. Roy; D. Dollman
Middle Row (L to R): B. Oosthuizen; A. Teek; J. Walker; J. Pike; R. Cannell; P. Knight
Seated (L to R): M. Telo; K. Thompson; A. Shaw (Capt); Mr J. Beaufort (Coach);
T. Mutavdzic (Vice-Capt); T. Bestelink; M. Freer
"During a break from winemaking, Jeremy completed an MBA at the University of Cape Town in 1980, and returned to winemaking six years later when he helped establish a wine cellar at Clos Malverne, also in Devon Valley.
After six vintages at Clos Malverne, Jeremy set up his own winery at Grangehurst in 1992. Although his family property was too small to be a viable farm, it was perfectly situated for the establishment of a winery as it was surrounded by prime Stellenbosch vineyards."
Click the link to read more about Jeremy Wlak and The Grangehurst" winery - http://grangehurst.co.za
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