Ep. 1095 Pardon Taguzu | Voices With Cynthia Chaplin

Welcome to Episode 1095 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Pardon Taguzu, in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest: Pardon Taguzu to the show, he is one of the 4 sommeliers from Zimbabwe who were featured in the film Blind Ambition, that documented their journeys from terrible personal hardship all the way through to representing their country at the World Blind Tasting Championship. Pardon is now the co-founder and owner of African Wines in the Netherlands, SoloVino with the DʼAlba family, and Taguzu Fine Wines Imports and Exports. He has also moved into the world of winemaking with his own label, Dzimbahwe brands To learn more visit: linkedin.com/in/pardon-taguzu-1a7653b0 swirlandsipfinewines.com/ www.dzimbahwebrands.com About today’s Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. To learn more visit: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!