Carmen Stevens has been in the South African wine industry since 1995 and graduated as the first black South African to study the art of winemaking in the country. In 2011, she established the winery that bears her name, making her first vintage in 2014. In January 2019, she registered the first 100% black-owned winery in South Africa in picturesque Stellenbosch. Carmen Stevens Wines are certified with the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) seal that speaks to integrity and sustainability of winemaking practices. IPW is a testament to environmentally-friendly farming practices, resource conservation and social responsibility.