Q&A with Candice Nassen: new assistant winemaker at Tokara
Candice Nassen joined the team at Tokara in November 2021 as Assistant Winemaker to Stuart Botha. She’s a double graduate with degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Cape Town, and Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Stellenbosch. Candice has gained extensive winemaking experience at acclaimed local and international cellars, completing vintages at Cederberg, Boekenhoutskloof and most recently at Boschkloof.
How did you get into winemaking?
After completing my first degree I wanted to continue my studies. I saw Agricultural studies as an option and thought it could be interesting, since I felt I had the personality for it and would enjoy it. I was accepted and started my journey at Elsenburg.