I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the South Africa Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern South Africa Winemaker scene in the company of 4 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of South Africa Winemaker available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live.

We kick things off today in the company of Tinashe Nyamudoka of Kumusha Wines

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:10) Tinashe Nyamudoka Origin Story

Wine Training in South Africa

Test Kitchen Deep Dive

Kumusha Wines and Opstal Wines Intro

Slanghoek Valley Visual

Viticulture and Winemaking

Harvest 2023

Creating a Brand

Exporting and Feedback From the UK

Blind Ambition 

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GUEST CONTACT: Tinashe Nyamudoka, Kumusha Wines

www.kumushabrands.com

Date recorded: 9 Feb 2023

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South Africa Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/505 Tinashe Nyamudoka, Kumusha Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/506 Alex Starey, Keermont Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/507 Richard Kershaw MW, Richard Kershaw Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/508 Angelo Van Dyk, Yo El Rey Wines