Amandla Our Future Sauvignon Blanc (South Africa, from £9.75, 12.5%): This decent value South African Sauvignon Blanc has plenty of tropical fruit and citrus on palate and nose. Savoury undertones underpin a buttery finish.
Matt Nixson
A first for South Africa; this is from the only all-black, all-female run winery - it was founded by the Dynasty Trust. Head winemaker Praisy Dlamini makes this succulent fruit-driven Chenin Blanc
Rose Murray Brown MW
A zesty, citrussy sauvignon blanc made in the Western Cape by Praisy Dlamini and her team. Ideal with grilled prawns or other seafood or crunchy salads and asparagus, it will take you from winter into spring drinking.
Fiona Beckett
This is called Amandla 'Our Freedom Blush', it's South African. The most amazing thing about this wine is, it's Chenin Blanc with a dash of Pinotage which gives it it's colour. The company that make, the winemaker is Praisy Dlamini, a rising star in South Africa although she's been at it for a long time, the company is a 100% female owned and 100% black female owned with really is something, quite pioneering. So I want you all to raise a glass.
Helen McGinn
The wine brand Amandla, which appears in most supermarkets is a well-made range of wines produced by an all-black, all women company, led by general manager and winemaker Praisy Dlamini. She explained that the company name – HER Wine Collection – “is named after all the sisters, mothers and daughters who strive to make the world a better place. We are an all-women company making and selling wine.”The story of the group behind HER Collection, started eight generations ago when the Bosman family first farmed a large estate in Wellington.Recently, the family realised that most of their workers had been with them for generations too, so in a spirit of fairness and generosity they shared out the assets, and created a new, inclusive company which they named Bosman Adama after a one of their long-term workers.Now they have created another off-shoot company, run by women giving them autonomy within the wine world and these women are winning supermarket shelf space with their brand Amandla – not because it is made by women, but because the flavours are so good. The red, a Shiraz Zinfandel 2023 blend is a rich juicy wine full of plums, blackberries and a touch of spice while the Sauvignon 2024 is a crisp, lively, citrus-filled wine.
Christine Austin
With International Women's Day on 8 March, raise a toast to the amazing women in your life by choosing a delicious wine crafted by women, in an industry that has been traditionally male-dominated. We love the Amandla Sauvignon Blanc.
Alice Griffiths
Here’s a lively Sauvignon Blanc from a trailblazing South African wine brand – led by Praisy Dlamini, it is majority black-owned and 100 per cent female-run.
Charlotte Kristensen
A juicy departure from drier, Provençal rosés, this South African blush smacks with notes of strawberries and cream. Still, it’s not overly sweet, with hints of raspberry and peach creating a satisfying palate. Bonus points for being crafted by a majority black-owned and 100% black female-run wine business.
Lela London
