Running from 5-13 September 2025, it unites winemakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and global brands as a launchpad for venture development, cross-border collaboration, and lasting industry change.
“This isn’t just a wine event,” says Tuanni Price, co-founder of
Afro Wine Week. “It’s a chance to shift the landscape - redefining who has access, who gets funded, and who benefits from the global wine economy. We’re creating a space where opportunity meets ambition - and, most importantly, capital.”
With two full days of think tanks, panel discussions, and networking at The Capital 15 on Orange,
Afro Wine Week will host an international lineup of speakers, industry experts, and emerging leaders. Recognising the need for flexibility, the event is crafted to offer high-impact engagement for local attendees, while global participants will experience immersive programming that blends business with culture, from exclusive wine farm visits to deep dives into the intersection of heritage, commerce, and sustainability.
Afro Wine Week will spotlight Black-owned wine brands, both emerging and established, offering them a stage to showcase their craft and access new markets. Curated experiences, such as the Sips with Soul wine tour, will take guests through historic vineyards, intimate tastings, and behind-the-scenes conversations with pioneering winemakers.
For too long, tradition, exclusivity, and barriers to entry have shaped the global wine industry.
Afro Wine Week aims to break down these barriers, connecting the entire value chain - from winemakers and distributors to buyers, media, and consumers - through an engaging programme of tastings, workshops, and investment-driven networking opportunities.
“Afro Wine Week moves people from curiosity to action,” says Carol Burns, co-founder of
Afro Wine Week. “It offers a clear path into the wine industry, whether through land ownership, brand building, or distribution. It’s about opening doors and equipping people to walk through them with confidence.
Beyond being an annual event,
Afro Wine Week is a catalyst for sustained change. Through building a network of engaged stakeholders, it seeks to increase representation, create wealth within communities of colour, and generate new opportunities in a historically exclusive industry.
Afro Wine Week attendees will also have access to CapeWine, the continent’s flagship wine trade fair, which takes place every three years and features over 300 producers. “Ensuring integration into the larger industry landscape is key,” says Price. “Our focus is on people of colour, but inclusion in the broader economic conversation is paramount. CapeWine is central to this.”
A 360-degree approach to industry transformation is embedded in Afro Wine Week’s mission, with a strong giving-back component. The event will support two key beneficiary organisations:
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Pinotage Youth Development Academy (PYDA), which empowers South African youth through training and career pathways in the wine industry.
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The Roots Fund, which provides financial support, education, mentorship, and career development to underrepresented communities in the global wine and spirits sector.
As the industry evolves,
Afro Wine Week South Africa stands as a powerful reminder that access and inclusion fuel innovation, and that diversity strengthens the entire wine ecosystem.
For full programming details and to book one of the limited spots, visit
afrowineweek.com.