Wine in Focus Ep 4 | The changing face of the wine industry

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In this fourth episode, we spotlight two women winemakers whose award winning wines and youthful leadership style are transforming the traditionally male-dominated industry. Praisy Dlamini, CEO and winemaker at Adama Wines and Kiara Scott, head wine maker at Hazendal Wine Estate are not just making exceptional wines—they’re laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and diverse industry.

00:00: Introduction – What women bring to the wine making process
05:03: From sugarcane to cellar doors – Praisy’s path
07:09: How to navigate success and accolades at such a young age
08:51: First, but not the last – Pioneering protégés
10:56: Praisy’s leadership style
12:19: Inclusion starts with action
14:08: Promo Trophy Wine Show and where to purchase award winning wines
15:04: Real diversity means representation at the top
18:03: Wine by women - Adding the feminine flair
19:50: Mentorship and multiplication - Growing the next generation
23:21: Resilience in real time - What keeps you going?
25:52: Looking ahead - The dream for SA Wine
28:00: A toast to leadership and legacy
28:30 Closing thanks and where to subscribe to Investec Focus Radio
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction – What women bring to the wine making process
  • 02:27 Breaking barriers – Kiara’s winemaking journey
  • 05:03 From sugarcane to cellar doors – Praisy’s path
  • 07:09 How to navigate success and accolades at such a young age
  • 08:51 First, but not the last – Pioneering protégés
  • 10:56 Praisy’s leadership style
  • 12:19 Inclusion starts with action
  • 14:08 Promo Trophy Wine Show and where to purchase award winning wines
  • 15:04 Real diversity means representation at the top
  • 18:03 Wine by women – Adding the feminine flair
  • 19:50 Mentorship and multiplication – Growing the next generation
  • 23:21 Resilience in real time – What keeps you going?
  • 25:52 Looking ahead – The dream for SA Wine
  • 28:00 A toast to leadership and legacy
  • 28:30 Closing thanks and where to subscribe to Investec Focus Radio
30 Jun English South Africa Business · Investing

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