Erika Obermeyer

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What happens when you lose your job, you’re also starting to lose your sight, and life seems lined up against you? If you’re Erika Obermeyer, you simply start a brand new wine project that becomes a massive success story, delighting wine fans and offering inspiration in equal measure.
29 May 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Leisure

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