With bubbly in hand, our news editor, Shante, got to interview these chosen individuals getting an in-depth look at what drives them, how they started out, and where they want to see SA grow. Meet, in brief, our heroes. Tanja Beutler Owner of Topaz wines, Hidden Gems and founder of the Garagiste Movement, she is a seriously fearless individual. Corina du Toit She's a woman of many faces having worked at wine estates, made wine herself, and now bringing together other women in the industry as the administrator of the Women-in-Wine Exchange. Marilyn Cooper CEO of the Cape Wine Academy and a force to be reckoned with. Sophia Warner A teacher, a leader and a general inspiration to many. Sophia is the founder of The Pebbles Project. Wendy Appelbaum Business woman, philanthropist and owner of De Morgenzon, Wendy sports a wicked sense of humour too. Mary-lou Nash Originally from the U.S.A., she fell in love with SA wines and is now the owner of Black Pearl wines in Paarl. Cobie van Oort Head of CVO Marketing, a wine estate consultant and tour guide. *image caption: Left to Right - Cobie, Tanja, Mary-Lou, Wendy, Sophia, Marilyn and Corina* Watch what happened at the brunch below. Click here for our August Spotlight page