Kumusha is the project of Tinashe Nyamudoka, who was born and raised in Zimbabwe but began his career in hospitality and wine when he arrived in Cape Town in 2008. There's a fair number of articles available online about Tinashe and his metoric rise in the world of wine, and also the discrimination he faced during his journey to creating Kumusha. This one, in his own words, is perhaps the most informative. This one was also quite informative, too! The short version, essentially, is that Tinashe, despite starting with no formal training in wine, and despite frequently encountering racism directed towards him both covertly and overtly, still became one of the top sommeliers in South Africa, eventually launching his own brand. The Kumusha line is Tinashe's attempt to "respect the vine, the winemaker and the consumer. I try to build a brand of wines that represent and honor their roots." If you haven't tried any of the Kumusha wines that we stock, then this Chenin Blanc will be a more than adequate introduction. The grapes come from two different vineyards in the Breedekloof Valley with 20% aged in oak casks and the other 80% aged in a combo of stainless steel and concrete (7 months on the lees in total). This being a wine made by a sommelier, there are some enticing and accurate tasting notes on the back label, along with some pairing suggestions.