Harry Melck

Cape Wine Master

Harry is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with 25 years of experience providing strategic and leadership advice to organisations as a business consultant. In 2018, he earned the prestigious title of Cape Wine Master, a pivotal moment that redirected his focus towards the wine and related tourism and hospitality industries. During this time, Harry partnered with the travel company Escape+Explore to develop its high-end wine travel offering. To date he has curated and hosted over a 100 wine experiences for its top wine loving international clients. Through these experiences Harry has gained a deep insight into how storytelling, authenticity and articulation feed into the luxury experience for all guests. His strong network in and deep understanding of the wine industry enables him to create an experience unique to the requirements of the clients visiting South Africa.

His dedication to the wine industry extends beyond consultancy, with significant contributions to the Institute of Cape Wine Masters as a committee member and leadership roles, including two years as the Head of Cape Wine Academy.