Strauss & co - 8 June 2022, Cape Town

Zimbabwean wine celebrity, sommelier and Kumusha producer, Tinashe Nyamudoka, says “drinking and experiencing these wines is the only way to feel a sense of place. I’m excited because the African wine palate is maturing, and we see more and more fine wine being consumed and more sommeliers. However, access and education are still limited. ‘ Tinashe recently starred in Blind Ambition as part of team Zimbabwe competing in the world wine-tasting championships. A portion of the NFT sale will go to SASA, the South African Sommelier Association, a registered NPO that promotes a culture of food and beverage service excellence in South Africa through education. “A lot of ground has been made to create opportunities over recent years, however, much remains to be done. This partnership will provide a further shot in the arm to level the playing field and create access for African sommeliers.” Continues Higgo. Fine Wine in Africa and Donation to Wine and FoodNon-Profit Organization The Coats family donated R4m ($200,000) of their cellar to charity and wine education in Southern Africa. “Crucial international benchmarks are increasingly priced out of arm’s reach for aspiring young African professionals’ education”, says Higgo Jacobs, co-founder of SASA – South African Sommelier Association - and Strauss & Co Fine Wine Specialist.