South Africa

Kumusha

After a formidable career as one of South Africa’s top Sommeliers, Tinashe Nyamudoka took up a new challenge of launching his own wine brand.  Kumusha, in the Zimbabwean Shona language, translates to 'your home', 'your origin', or 'your roots'. Tinashe believes that the best wines are representative of their varietal and region and carry a sense of place. Developed in partnership with winemaker Atti Louw of Opstal Estate, in Breedekloof Valley, using minimal intervention and natural fermentation, Kumusha wines represent a new style of South African wines. Tinashe is quick to point out that he is not pretending to be a winemaker. His blending process which respects the winegrower, the winemaker and the consumer aims to create wines that are food-friendly, not overly serious, and also reflect their roots.