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My Wine Is Amazing!
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Convinced by Benjamin Franklin and under the sponsorship of Thomas Jefferson’s merchant friend John Adams, on September 2nd, 1773 an Italian viticulturist from Tuscany named Filippo Mazzei (or Philip Mazzei) set off to Virginia with European vines. Mazzei was headed to Augusta County, where the Virginia Legislature had promised him land. En route, Mazzei and Adams s
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Convinced by Benjamin Franklin and under the sponsorship of Thomas Jefferson’s merchant friend John Adams, on September 2nd, 1773 an Italian viticulturist from Tuscany named Filippo Mazzei (or Philip Mazzei) set off to Virginia with European vines. Mazzei was headed to Augusta County, where the Virginia Legislature had promised him land. En route, Mazzei and Adams s
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Convinced by Benjamin Franklin and under the sponsorship of Thomas Jefferson’s merchant friend John Adams, on September 2nd, 1773 an Italian viticulturist from Tuscany named Filippo Mazzei (or Philip Mazzei) set off to Virginia with European vines. Mazzei was headed to Augusta County, where the Virginia Legislature had promised him land. En route, Mazzei and Adams s
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Convinced by Benjamin Franklin and under the sponsorship of Thomas Jefferson’s merchant friend John Adams, on September 2nd, 1773 an Italian viticulturist from Tuscany named Filippo Mazzei (or Philip Mazzei) set off to Virginia with European vines. Mazzei was headed to Augusta County, where the Virginia Legislature had promised him land. En route, Mazzei and Adams s
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+Heidi Duminy, Principal | Cape Wine Master
Heidi is a Cape Wine Master and has been lecturing for the Cape Wine Academy for almost twenty years. She has been Principal of the Cape Wine Academy since July 2020. Heidi has extensive marketing and communications experience in the wine industry, most recently as Group Marketing Manager for the Meridian Holdings companies. She is a regular chair, panellist and judge for several wine competitions including Trophy Wine Show, Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, Michelangelo Wine and Spirits Awards, Veritas and others. Those who know Heidi know her for her particular passion and expertise in Cap Classique and Champagne. Where there are bubbles, you will find her sparkling!
Heidi Duminy can be contacted at heidi@capewineacademy.co.za.
Carl Cyster, Cape Regional Assistant
Everyone knows Carl! He has been with Cape Wine Academy for over 20 years. He makes sure that everything runs smoothly at our brand home in Stellenbosch. Carl is very familiar with the courses after hosting hundreds of classes and he has completed the South African Wine Course, Certificate Course and Wines of the World. His dream is to become a tour guide and visit all the wine farms he hasn’t been to. Carl believes that excellence is key and thus he always gives a 100%. His favourite wine is a Chenin Blanc.
Carl Cyster can be contacted at carl@capewineacademy.co.za.
Helene van Zyl, Course Coordinator
Helene joined the Cape Wine Academy in February 2024 as our Course Coordinator. With her Stellenbosch University BSc in Viticulture and Oenology, she’s a qualified winemaker who has experienced harvests on various South African wine farms, as well as a season in Portugal. Helene loves working with our students and is known for her a warm, approachable vibe, flexibility and great sense of humour. Her favourite grape varieties are Viognier, Petit Verdot, and Chenin Blanc.
Helene van Zyl can be contacted at helene@capewineacademy.co.za.
Phuti Thole, Gauteng Regional Assistant
Phuti joined CWA in April 2022 after working for Meridian Wine Distribution. She has experience in Finance administration and customer services. She has completed the South African Wine Course and Certificate Wine Course and is eager to advance her wine education. Phuti is a big lover of helping others, dancing, listening to music and sipping on Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling or Gewürztraminer.
Phuti Thole can be contacted at phuti@capewineacademy.co.za.
Nikita Reeves, Marketing Manager
After 4 years with Meridian Wine Merchants, Nikita joined CWA in November 2022 as our Marketing Manager. She has her BBA degree in Marketing Management and her Certificate in Cape Wine. Her ambition is to keep advancing her career in marketing as well as her wine journey by sharing the tremendous educational and training opportunities offered by the CWA. Naturally, Nikita is an avid wine lover and some of her favourites are Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. You can count on Nikita for her quick wit and “dad jokes” for a good giggle.
Nikita Reeves can be contacted at nikita@capewineacademy.co.za.