<p>As a black woman, whenever I step into a winery or a wine tasting or a tasting event, I scan the room to see who’s there. What’s the scene, what’s the demographic. I don’t know why, it’s just something I do when I’m in a space that I think or is known to be a predominately white space.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Back when I first started attending wine tastings is like 2006 or so in Washington DC, the makeup of the room was vastly different than it is now. And I have to say I smile a bit to myself because of this!! The American wine industry is a lot more colorful now if I may say so. Buuuuuut there is still more work to be done.&nbsp;</p><br><p>So, when I went to South Africa and toured around Stellenbosch, I was very intrigued to see what it would be like. I’m thinking it’s Africa so black, right? When I stepped off the plane and into the airport, yep I was right, there were black people as far as the eye could see. It was great! I was whisked away to the wine region of Stellenbosh and was greeted at the front gates, then saw people working in the vineyards, a black gentleman poured me a glass of wine in the tasting room. Okay Stellenbosch, this is great!!&nbsp;</p><br><p>As I started to meet the managers and the owners, the colors faded away.</p><br><p>CREDITS:</p><br><p>Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta.</p><p>Hosted by Tanisha Townsend.</p><p>Our executive producer is Lory Martinez.</p><p>Edited by our sound designer is Luis Lopez.</p><p>Our Producrion Manager is Catalina Hoyos.</p><p>Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso.</p><p>Music is by Makaih beats.</p><p>Our logo is by Tiffanie Delune.</p><br><p>Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass.</p><br><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout">http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Wine School Dropout

Studio Ochenta

WSD Semester Abroad: Race & the South African Wine Industry

DEC 9, 202228 MIN
Wine School Dropout

WSD Semester Abroad: Race & the South African Wine Industry

DEC 9, 202228 MIN

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<p>As a black woman, whenever I step into a winery or a wine tasting or a tasting event, I scan the room to see who’s there. What’s the scene, what’s the demographic. I don’t know why, it’s just something I do when I’m in a space that I think or is known to be a predominately white space.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Back when I first started attending wine tastings is like 2006 or so in Washington DC, the makeup of the room was vastly different than it is now. And I have to say I smile a bit to myself because of this!! The American wine industry is a lot more colorful now if I may say so. Buuuuuut there is still more work to be done.&nbsp;</p><br><p>So, when I went to South Africa and toured around Stellenbosch, I was very intrigued to see what it would be like. I’m thinking it’s Africa so black, right? When I stepped off the plane and into the airport, yep I was right, there were black people as far as the eye could see. It was great! I was whisked away to the wine region of Stellenbosh and was greeted at the front gates, then saw people working in the vineyards, a black gentleman poured me a glass of wine in the tasting room. Okay Stellenbosch, this is great!!&nbsp;</p><br><p>As I started to meet the managers and the owners, the colors faded away.</p><br><p>CREDITS:</p><br><p>Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta.</p><p>Hosted by Tanisha Townsend.</p><p>Our executive producer is Lory Martinez.</p><p>Edited by our sound designer is Luis Lopez.</p><p>Our Producrion Manager is Catalina Hoyos.</p><p>Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso.</p><p>Music is by Makaih beats.</p><p>Our logo is by Tiffanie Delune.</p><br><p>Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass.</p><br><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout">http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>