As a Black female winemaker — the first in South Africa — Ntsiki Biyela is an icon in the country’s wine world.

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The Wine Arc

Winery
and, Corner of Helshoogte Road, R44, Stellenbosch, 7499, South Africa
The Wine Arc

"The Wine Arc is the home of Black-owned wine brands. So that is my number one. Because it’s a historic place — there wasn’t anything like it and now all of a sudden you’ve got a place where people can go taste different wines made by black-owned business people and winemakers."

Ntsiki BIYELA

Delheim Wine Estate

Winery
Knorhoek Rd, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
Delheim Wine Estate

"Delheim is a history winery that’s been around for ages. It’s also my favourite because that’s where I used to be when I was a student. That’s where I learned about wine."

Ntsiki BIYELA

Pane E Vino

Italian restaurant
Bosman's Crossing, 7 Distillery Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Pane E Vino

"I love Pane E Vino! When I was working for a previous company, they were my neighbours. Pane E Vino is also run by Italians so when I went to Italy it was the closest experience to what I experienced there. What I like is that it's more like a good look into someone's house than a restaurant."

Ntsiki BIYELA

Stark-Condé Wines

Winery
Oude Nektar Farm Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Stark-Condé Wines

"Stark-Condé — I just love the space. Postcard Cafe at Stark-Condé is a beautiful restaurant. I love it — it’s in front of a dam and you sit there with views of the mountain while you have your platters, your lunch or your tasting."

Ntsiki BIYELA

Coetzenburg Mountain Bike Trails

Hiking area
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Coetzenburg Mountain Bike Trails

"Coetzenburg is walking distance from town. And there’s a trail that goes all the way up to the mountain, so on the weekend I’ll do the trail that goes all the way up. During the week, I’ll just do the beautiful trail that goes around it."

Ntsiki BIYELA

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