About A Taste of Opera
A Taste of Opera is a boutique wine and opera experience that unites the flavour of South African wine with live opera. Founded by South African mezzo-soprano, Summer Carne, she artfully blends two expressive worlds—taste and sound—into an innovative, immersive sensory journey. Through private tasting events, and live performances, A Taste of Opera invites audiences to experience wine not only with the palate, but with the ear and the imagination.
The online boutique extends this philosophy by delivering South African wines directly to doorsteps across Germany.
About Summer Carne
South African mezzo-soprano, Summer Carne, is the founder of A Taste of Opera. She is known for her powerful voice and innovative philsophy of sound and taste, Summer has developed a novel concept pairing the wine with live opera arias. This fascinating philosophy is captivating audiences in Berlin and is continues to grow in South Africa during her frequent visits.
Summer is a graduate of Stellenbosch University (Bachelor of Music, 2020) and Trinity College Dublin (Master’s in Philosophy, 2023). She furthermore holds a WSET II certification in wine (2024), combining her love of music with a deep understanding of wine.
With a creative career as both a performer and director, Summer has starred in multiple operas and directed many original shows. Now based in Berlin, she continues to refine her craft under the hand of Ekaterina Bazhonova.
She has graced the stages of Artscape Opera House, Cape Town City Hall, The Endler Concert Hall, and Stardust Theatrical Dining as well as prestigious engagements for the South African Embassy and the Federal Foreign Ministry in Berlin. Whether performing in grand concert halls or intimate settings, her voice leaves a lasting impression.
For event bookings, private opera and wine pairings, or to discover her wine selections, explore A Taste of Opera or send an email to tasteofopera@gmail.com
