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10 Questions For: Ntsiki Biyela
Get to know the first black female winemaker in South Africa
Last updated: Tuesdsay, 12 March 2024
You might know her as the first black female winemaker in South Africa. But did you know that she loves fantasy novels, or once mistook wasabi for avocado?
We sat down with the owner and founder of Aslina Wines, Nstiki Biyela. She unpacks mental health hacks, how to get red wine stains out of clothes and her favourite Stellenbosch restaurant. Plus, find out about Aslina Wines’ new tasting room.
Ntsiki Biyela and bottles of Aslina Wines. Image: Aslina Wines
1. If you were a bottle of wine, what would you be?
An MCC. I’d look serious on the outside, but have a lot of bubbly child-like energy inside.
2. Tell us about a funny anecdote that you remember vividly.
This isn’t really funny, it was more painful. When I was working at Stellekaya I walked