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OT: You first entered the world of wine in 2009 – how did you get started? LN: Funnily enough I was first introduced to the hospitality industry through a bar specialising in craft beer: Brewers & Union on Bree Street in Cape Town. I was working as a dishwasher and was able to work my way up to manage the entire bar from back of house to front of house. While working with so many talented colleagues, I became more curious about wine culture. We had wine sommeliers hosting tastings with winemakers at the bar, and through this, I became more interested to learn about wine – the differences between the wines and how to pair wine with food. From there on, I became very passionate about wine and the wine industry. OT: Was there anyone in particular that inspired you? LN: Yes, Ewan McKenzie - my mentor and one of the best sommeliers. Ewan has been very patient with me over the Despite the name of this section, it’s not just brewers we have questions for. When we heard about Lindile Ndzaba’s enterprise to bring fine wine to Cape Town’s townships, we wanted to know more… NOT BREWER 20 | Spring 2021 | ontapmag.co.za