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Short, sharp lessons on the regions, varietals, and people behind African wine.
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Appreciation · Beginner · 12 min
Intro to African Wine
A 20-minute primer on the regions, varietals, and stories shaping African wine today.
History · Beginner · 14 min
A Short History of Black Winemaking in SA
From restitution farms to globally celebrated brands — how Black-owned wineries shaped the modern Cape.
Pairings · Intermediate · 10 min
Pairing African Cuisine with African Wine
How to pair Cape Malay curries, sadza, peri-peri, and braai with the continent's best bottles.
Trade · Advanced · 18 min
Starting a Wine Business in Africa
Licensing, distribution, exports — what you need to know before founding a label.
Varietals · Intermediate · 11 min
Chenin Blanc: Africa's Signature White
Why Chenin found its truest home in South Africa and how to taste like a pro.
Viticulture · Advanced · 16 min
Viticulture at Altitude
How Lesotho, Zimbabwe and the Drakensberg are rewriting the African terroir map.
Career · Intermediate · 13 min
Sommelier Certification Pathways
WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, Cape Wine Academy — choosing the right route.
Varietals · Beginner · 9 min
Pinotage Explained
A guide to South Africa's most divisive — and now most celebrated — red grape.