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

Investec Focus Radio SA

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 Investec Focus Radio SA

Chapters

1. Introduction – What women bring to the wine making process (00:00:00)

2. Breaking barriers – Kiara’s winemaking journey (00:02:27)

3. From sugarcane to cellar doors – Praisy’s path (00:05:03)

4. How to navigate success and accolades at such a young age (00:07:09)

5. First, but not the last – Pioneering protégés (00:08:51)

6. Praisy’s leadership style (00:10:56)

7. Inclusion starts with action (00:12:19)

8. Promo Trophy Wine Show and where to purchase award winning wines (00:14:08)

9. Real diversity means representation at the top (00:15:04)

10. Wine by women – Adding the feminine flair (00:18:03)

11. Mentorship and multiplication – Growing the next generation (00:19:50)

12. Resilience in real time – What keeps you going? (00:23:21)

13. Looking ahead – The dream for SA Wine (00:25:52)

14. A toast to leadership and legacy (00:28:00)

15. Closing thanks and where to subscribe to Investec Focus Radio (00:28:30)