Janine van Zyl, account manager at FirstPour, is passionate about all things wine, spirits and gastronomy. She has over 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She is a fully qualified chef, having studied at the Prue Leith Culinary Institute, as well as a food, wine and spirits judge.
She is currently studying for her Cape Wine Master qualification. In 2022, she was named one of the 30 Under 30 Movers and Shakers in the South African Wine Industry by Wineland Magazine. She was also part of the South African sommelier team that won the Ubuntu Sommeliers Trophy in 2022.