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Meet South Africa's first Black female winemaker

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Liz Fish
June 4, 2025

Carmen Stevens has turned her childhood dream into a winemaking legacy. And as South Africa's first Black female winemaker, she has permanently reshaped the country's wine scene.

While the odds were stacked against her, Carmen Stevens broke barriers to become South Africa’s first Black winemaker. With 43 awards and a legacy of excellence spanning three decades, her wines are as bold and nuanced as her journey. Her impact even goes far beyond the vineyard. 

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