Elunda Basson

Cellar work at Steenberg Vineyards in Cape Town gave Elunda Basson the kind of grounding that only repeated, hands-on discipline can supply. In the role of Cellar Master, the craft sits in control of process, attention to detail, and the patience required to move wine through the cellar with consistency. That period at Steenberg Vineyards marks a formative stretch in her career, where technical responsibility and accumulated experience developed together.

The vice-chair role at Cap Classique Association places Elunda Basson in the working conversation around sparkling wine, standards, and the direction of the category. It is a position that extends the practical knowledge built in cellar leadership into industry oversight, with the same measured approach carried forward in a broader forum. Her present work reflects a career shaped by technical discipline, steady commitment, and long familiarity with South African winemaking.

Experience in South African winemaking and cellar leadership defines Elunda Basson’s standing, with Steenberg Vineyards in Cape Town as a key reference point. Expertise built through practice, responsibility, and sustained involvement in the craft.