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I'm Carrie Adams, welcome to Carrie's Connoisseurs.
Here we talk to the movers and shakers, the drinkers, the dreamers, the people who make it happen in the liquor and luxury industries around the world.
So let's get sipping!
Tim and I slow dance one more time to the tunes of his latest South Africa Report. He is the darling journalist of South Africa right now, tirelessly tasting and rating upwards of 2000 wines a year to help us along the way.
Interviews with Tim are always fun, electric, informative and worth a listen.
This year's is no exception... Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
De Toren is one of South Africa's top Bordeaux style blend producers.
I chat to Albie Koch - Managing Partner at this amazing property where he and his team continue to over deliver on quality and somehow seem to raise the bar with every vintage. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Jeremy Sampson, Chairman of Brand Finance, Africa, and my favourite Brand and Marketing guru, brings 50 years of experience to the party as we discover this year's top alcohol brands and postulate their jockeying for top dog status. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Jessica Sauerwein is the winemaker, viticulturist and co-owner of Sauerwein in Stanford.
She makes gorgeous Riesling and Pinot Noir.
We dive into her beginnings, her now and her hopes for the future Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Jayne Barlow Manages Walkers Beach Hotel in Plettenberg Bay.
It's a new, luxury getaway that nestles quietly above Central Beach and boasts some of the best views available along our magnificent Garden Route coastline.
We chat about what to expect and our upcoming whisky and wine tasting weekend! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Michael Fridjhon and I unpack the results of another very successful Trophy Wine & Spirits Show, sponsored by Investec. Zeevenwacht shining bright! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Le Riche releases its latest vintages and I catch up with Christo Le Riche to remind you of just how gorgeous these wines are! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Anna and I chat South African flavours, aromatics, and ancestral secrets. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Join me for my annual chat with Jeremy Sampson as we look back on the year that was 2024. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Nico Walters is the viticulturist at Quoin Rock. I caught up with him to uncover the magic that currently surrounds the wines from this beautiful property. The wine and the Estate deserve your attention - impressive to say the least. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
At 332 pages and more than 110,000 words, Tim Atkin's 2024 South Africa Special Report is by far his most comprehensive overview of the world’s seventh-largest producer.
Join Carrie and Tim for a fun chat about it all! Get the Report here · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Blacksmithing originated during the Iron Age and the craft was considered an essential social support in every village and town across England. Some 2500 years later, Tremayne Smith's art and craft of winemaking provides the same social support to a Swartland-thirsty public. We had some fun catching up on these lovely wines! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Michael and I unpack the results of the Investec Throphy Spirits show. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
6 years ago Clive started his wine PR/sales/distribution business in Gauteng. We track the trajectory of both his business and the boutique wineries who have travelled the road together with him Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
No botox and no collagen fillers in sight, and the 2001 Le Riche Reserve Cabernet looking and drinking like the bright, beautiful, clear, pretty thing it is!
Christo and I chat about one of the country's premium wines - what a rock star! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Peeling the pith off to find a delightful Pithos beneath. Jeff Grier and I chat about the release of his beautiful 40th anniversary bubbly. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Emile and Carrie discuss their love for wine and their drinking habits. They also talk about managing wine cellars and the art and craft of alcohol. The conversation then shifts to the 2024 harvest and the effects of weather on the grapes. They discuss the lower yields and the impact on wine quality. The shortage of wine and the quality of the 2024 vintage are also explored. Finally, they discuss the importance of vineyards in wine quality and the role of cooperatives in the wine industry.
They discuss various topics related to the wine industry, including the role of wine judges, the success of big producers, the support for cooperatives, the need for affordable wines, the decline of wine journalism, and the importance of traditional wine media. Carrie and Emile also explore the role of digital influencers in wine communication, the perception of expensive wines, and the challenges faced by small producers. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the future of wine journalism and the potential for a road trip to visit cooperative winemakers. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Rob Brown is a serial entrepreneur, raconteur, wine collector, dad, partner businessman, and loyal client. Join me as we embark upon a fascinating journey into the heart of his beautiful cellar. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
John Hooper Jnr wears the same endearing Hooper humility that his forefathers did - it all went towards creating South Africa's largest independent liquor distribution company. We chat about that and the Mount Vernon Malbec that has just won the Best in Competition at Events by Celia recently. Take a listen Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Every year, Brand Guru Jeremy Sampson and I unpack some of the wines and restaurants that have delighted us and make recommendations for happy holiday eating and drinking. Here is the 2023 edition. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Natie Jankelowitz and Martin Smith collaborate to manifest a lifelong dream in the winelands - with a sprinkle of Italian charm. I caught up with them to talk about the latest wins in the Bacco stable. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Chef James Diack scoops another award and we pick his brains for Christmas Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Miles Mossop is infectious, intelligent, innovative, inspiring, impressive, and impossibly cute. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Michael Fridjhon is our local wine wizard - a quick insight into what he has conjured up for Winex 2023 - SA's biggest and best wine show Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Heidi Duminy is the Head Girl at the Cape Wine Academy and is putting her indelible stamp on this wonderful institution. We catch up with her plans and dreams - she's clever! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
He is a winemaker/geologist/viticulturist/husband/dad/eonophile/visionary/friend/powerhouse - but to me is the best weatherman I know. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Uva Mira Wine Estate is part of the Venter Ipsum Optimum phenomenon. The owner, the wine, the property, and the winemaker are all very cool and I think the farm tractor is a Porsche? Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Wade Roger-Lund is part of the revival of one of our oldest and loveliest properties in the Western Cape - and the wine is not too shabby either Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Atkins and Adams uncut - what could possibly go wrong? Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Assyrtiko flourishes in Stellenbosch under Jordan guidance and we visit the 'Mouse House' in Sussex. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Martin Smith is a favourite person, co-owner of Paserene, and a winemaker par excellence. I spent 42 happy minutes with him. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Paul Cluver IV and I talk grapes and apples and the huge contribution this family has made to the South African wine industry. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Sam Shilowa and I unpack 20 years of Epicurean production in the first of a two part series about this success story Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Mutle Mogase is an integral part of the success story of Epicurean Wines. Part 2 of this fascinating journey Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Anthony Hamilton-Russell and I romance the history and the future of this iconic wine business. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Pedigree abounds. Zinaschke Steyn and I discuss Baronne's 50-year reign as one of South Africa's best-loved reds. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Herve and I unpack a selection of delicious and affordable French wines for your pleasure. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Much loved wine journalist Emile Joubert and I salute the De Wet family - kings of chardonnay in South Africa. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Jos and I spend the best part of an hour happily exploring the woman, the wine, and the succes of both. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
James Ochse and I chatted about cult wine, Swartland berries, and the importance of education in the wine industry. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Baptiste Grangeon is third generation winemaker and owner at Domaine Cristia in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. We taste through a few of his wines to discover the plummy, spicy delights of the Rhone. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Tim Hutchinson is a doyenne of the SA wine industry. He is also the bossman of DGB. We chat about his life and times and those of DGB and celebrate their joint excellence Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Philosopher, artist, poet, businessman, winemaker and legend. Adam Mason and I recount his own personal, vinous pilgrimage. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
I catch up with Riette Eggink, Brand Manager at beautiful Montpellier in Tulbach Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
I speak to Ghaleb Cachalia about growing up in a freedom-fighting home and discovering the chemistry and framework that constitutes this amazing academic, businessman, father, lover, and politician and the fascinating journey to his ultimate, personal freedom. Ghaleb Cachalia · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Herve Delabesse is French Wine Guy. He takes us to France for Mothers Day Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Luke O'Cuinneagain is a winemaker with a very classy pedigree. We talk about his move from Glenelly to Vergelegen and what the future holds for him - and the farm. Watch on Youtube · Visit Vergelegen's website · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
South Africa is the second largest cider consumer on the planet. I talk to Larry Whitfield of Loxtonia Cider in Ceres about apples, bubbles, and Four Cousins... Visit Loxtonia's website · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Malcolm Gooding was the voice of Springbok Radio for many years. I catch up with him about broadcasting, books, olive farming, guest housing, and life. Visit the Country House website · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Both girls came into the studio together and we did a double-fizzy-whammy. Peter Ferreira's fabulous private label and Jane's delicious Dainty Bess. Connect with Ann on LinkedIn · Shop Dainty Bess · Shop Pieter Ferreira · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
Delheim winemaker, Roelof Lotriet has made a delicious wild ferment chenin blanc from a Certified Old Vine Single block on the farm. I've tasted it and it's simply delicious. Roelof is so interesting and so clever - one bottle ran into another and we talked about them all. Delheim · Connect with Roelof
Fiona and I remember the legend who was Dave Hughes with lots of love. Follow Fiona on Twitter
Jeff Grier is one of the country's leading Method Cap Classique producers. We talk about the hugely successful brand that this amazing family have grown and nurtured over a period of 40 years. Stellenbosch royalty comes to Solid Gold Villiera Wines
Winnie Bowman is a Cape Wine Master, Food and Wine Consultant, and Occupational Health Consultant. Join us as we chat... Watch on YouTube · Visit our online shop
Elunda Booysen is one of the sparkliest gems in our SA Bubbly crown. I talk to her about the 2023 harvest, the rise of local fizz and extract a teensy insight into the life of the girl behind the beads. Watch on YouTube · Visit our online shop
Charles Back is one of the foundation stones of the SA Wine industry. I called him to chat about his Fairview Malbec 2021 which won the Events By Celia Malbec award in Cape Town last month.
Whilst we were at it – he took me inside a qvevri…. Visit Fairview's website · Watch on Youtube
Jeremy Sampson and I have an annual date to discuss the year that was in wine – it’s a 15-year-old tradition.
This year he’s talking Steenberg bubbles, KWV brandy, Thelema and more. I reaffirmed my love affair with Groote Post’s Sea Salter and encourage you to drink chardonnay with turkey. Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn · Visit the Brand Finance website · Watch on Youtube
I invited David Higgs into my Solid Gold lair to spill the beans on their foray into the Western Cape.
Take a listen to their plans for a brand new Marble at the Cape Town Waterfront. Opening end 2023. Marble Restaurant Website · Find some wine you'll love · Watch on YouTube
Johannes and Johanna Richter own and manage The Living Room restaurant at their guesthouse in KZN – Summerhill Guest Estate. The Living Room Website · Shop for wine · Summerhill Guest Estate · Watch on YouTube
I'm Carrie Adams, welcome to Carrie's Connoisseurs.
Here we talk to the movers and shakers, the drinkers, the dreamers, the people who make it happen in the liquor and luxury industries around the world.
So let's get sipping! Watch the conversation on YouTube
The name Paserene comes from the Latin word Passeriformes, the order of “travelling and free” birds containing swifts and swallows. Paserene Winery is situated in the quaint town of Franschhoek and is home to its award-winning wine range. Co-owner Martin Smith chats with Carrie about all things wine which is sure to leave you craving for a glass.
In this episode of Carrie's Corner, Arensdig's artisan winemaker Lourens van der Westhuizen pops by for a bubbly chat about all things wine with host Carrie Adams. From talks of his critically acclaimed vineyard to growing up as a 5th generation all the way to his philosophical approach to making wine. Lourens and Carrie's infectious passion for wine is sure to keep your ears satisfied and engaged.
In this episode of Carrie's Corner, host Carrie Adams is joined by Patrick Leslie - Champagne Portfolio Manager for RGBC. They talk about the launch of Veuve Clicquot's globally renowned Bold Women Awards in South Africa. The awards competition sponsored by Veuve Clicquot centres on women empowerment and offers the opportunity for South African women to network with fellow women around the world. In essence, enabling SA business women to become global business women. Furthermore, they elaborate on the inspiration of Madame Clicquot as a bold businesswoman during her lifetime.
In this latest episode of Carrie's Corner, host Carrie Adams is joined by Pieter Badenhorst of Distell. They discuss Nederburg's latest Heritage Heroes collection, with the first launch of the collection taking place 10 years ago in 2012. They touch on the profile and unique composition of each wine in the collection, the love for the vinification process and the joy that goes into making the wines. Enjoy this informative interview discussing Nederburg's premium wines and their rich 230 year history.
In the latest episode of Carrie's Corner, Carrie is joined by Daniel Kriel, founder of Simon Wine Bar in Stellenbosch and former Sanlam Private Wealth CEO. Simon Wine uniquely offers the best of Stellenbosch wines under one roof. Experienced sommeliers help with wine orders during tastings, for wines that will delivered to your door - at cellar door prices. You are able to order mixed cases that offer a favourable variety from a selection of 148 wines from 73 producers. Furthermore, you can book tastings in advance to include the wines you'd like to taste, and their team will set everything up. An enjoyable conversation on the perfect wine bar nestled in beautiful Stellenbosch.
In this episode of Carrie's Corner, Carrie Adams and Gerard Holden discuss all things Holden Manz wine estate, the joy of experimenting with blends, award-winning Big G which has been the fastest selling Holden Manz wine, the nature of pairing wine with food habits & behaviours around the world as well as welcoming tourists back to the beautiful wine estate.
In this episode of Carrie's Corner, Host Carrie Adams speaks to David Nieuwoudt of Cederberg wines. During this upbeat conversation, they discuss delicious Chilean wines as well as all things Ceberberg.
In this episode of Carrie's Corner, host Carrie Adams and Junel van der Merwe of Alvi's Drift, discuss the wine estate's latest accomplishment - bagging silverware for their signature Viognier. Furthermore, Junel explains the unique process they go through to pick the very best grapes that produce their delicious award winning wines.
In this episode, host Carrie Adams and Gary Jordan of Jordan Wine Estate discuss the intricate details and latest updates of the 2022 harvest.
In this episode of Carrie's Corner, your host Carrie Adams discusses the 2022 harvest with Gary Jordan, touching in particular, on an exotic new grape in South Africa.
Jeremy Sampson is SA's brand guru! I catch up with him about his favourites from the SA wine industry 2021
Jenna Higgins - assistant winemaker at Durbanville Hills and i want to drink their fabulous new historic Cabernet collab release for Christmas.
PG Slabbert from Stellenbosch Hills talks to us about ‘a sense of place’ and other delicious wine stories
In this podcast Carrie Adams chats with Christine Rudman – Cape winemaster, Journalist, Judge, Legend!
Justin van Wyk is the 2021 Diners Club Winemaker of the year – we talk to him about this fabulous award and what he is currently up to at Constantia Glen.
Karl Lambour talks to me about the beautiful Tokara Wine Estate, their success in Platter Guide this year and why you shouldn’t miss a visit to the property.
Carrie Adams caught up with industry specialist, Michael Fridjhon to talk Platter Guide 5 stars and do a quick wrap up of SA wine for 2021.
WhiskyBrother is South Africa's first and only retail store dedicated solely to whisky. They have been recognised in the annual South African Small Business Awards as a Top 20 winner! Carrie Adams sips with Founder and Co-owner of WhiskyBrother - Marc Pendlebury to talk all things Whisky.
Be a Daisy wines are sourced from some of the most iconic regions in South Africa such as Stellenbosch, Worcester, Swartland, Hemel en Aarde, and Robertson. In supporting Bé a Daisy, you will enjoy some of the best wines our country has to offer. In this podcast Craig Bester joined Carrie Adams to chat about this beautiful brand and making wine in the heart of a global pandemic.
Vilafonté scoops international award – We talk to Mike Ratcliffe, Managing partner of this dynamic SA winery.
Bartinney’s delicious award winning Cabernet and other news in the engaging presence of Brian Cluver General Manager.
Cows to Cabernet: Milk to Merlot – I catch up with Nick Pentz of Groote Post to chat about this very successful farm and their journey into the world of wine.
We celebrate Chateau Libertas' 90th birthday with Jackie Olivier - marketing manager premium wines Distell.
SA firmly placed on the international Chenin Blanc platform according to Wine Cellar's James Pietersen who chaired the Standard bank Chenin Blanc top ten challenge.
In this clip Carrie Adams chats to Etienne Buys – Operations Boss at the beautiful Vrede en Lust farm in Simondium, on the Franschhoek Wine Route about their past their present and their future.
In this clip Carrie Adams chats to Duduzile Masuku, who is the quintessential generation-Y candidate and has all the liquor trends for young people. Masuku shares why she is a wine enthusiast and accepts as certain that the wine industry is in great hands if her generation has anything to do with it.
BizNews recently launched a wine shop, Carrie Adams caught up with the BizNews' general manager - Stuart Lowman - and commercial director - Clive Eksteen to go into detail of the birth of this new exciting venture. "Carrie looks after the selection and curation, so you are assured of the best quality. The collective buying power of the BizNews community together with a direct farm-to-you model translates into excellent pricing that includes free delivery to SA's major cities." - BizNews Founder - Alec Hogg
Carrie Adams chats to the brand godfather Jeremy Sampson discussing a change on the populations approach to drinking and especially going forward in South Africa. The pair unpack whether or not it would work in SA.
In this clip, wine guru Carrie Adams invites South African bubbly royalty – Elunda Basson to chat about the privilege of working at the beautiful Steenberg Estate, producing world class MCC and the wonderful world of Sauvignon Blanc that the Constantia valley has opened up for her.
In this episode Carrie Adams is joined by Maryke Botha talking to us about the second vintage of the beautiful Mon Desir Chardonnay that has just been released.
Jenny Crwys-Williams is the former host of the daily afternoon shows covering current affairs to food, lifestyles to in-depth interviews with prominent personalities, both international and local, to battles and books. Crwys-Williams is a long time friend and colleague to Carrie Adams celebrates women's month in style.
Catherine Marshall's history started at her being a resident winemaker at four wineries in Stellenbosch and Paarl before embarking on a solo career in 2007 establishing and running the wine business. Marshall joined Carrie Adams to celebrate women's month in style. August 18th was National Pinot Noir Day, so what better time to learn a little bit about one of the world's most versatile wines!
As one of South Africa’s iconic winemakers, Ntsiki Biyela has forged a path to become a highly respected and widely admired name in the world of wine. In 2016, she established Aslina Wines, inspired by the strength and determination of the biggest influence in her life, her grandmother. Biyela joined Carrie Adams to celebrate women's month in style.
Backsberg’s philosophy remains to provide pleasure and enjoyment to a broad range of wine lovers by producing wines with not only structure and finesse, but also with a high level of drinkability. Simon Back joins wine guru Carrie Adams to unpack the DGB deal and to pay tribute to Duimpie Bayly.
Danie Dewet is a pioneer of noble white wines in South Africa and has also introduced superior red cultivars to the Robertson Wine Valley. A graduate of the Geisenheim Institute in Germany, one of the world’s leading centres for the study of viticulture and cellar technology, De Wet’s wines express the uniqueness of the soils of De Wetshof and meticulous attention to detail, while state-of-the-art technology ensures that the work in the cellar complements the gifts of nature’s vineyards. In this clip, Danie Dewet pays tribute to his good friend and long time colleague Duimpie Bayly.
SA wine industry mourns the death of Duimpie Bayly, Dr Winifred E Bowman joins wine guru Carrie Adams for a chat to celebrate the life of one of South Africa’s greatest wine authorities Duimpie Bayly.
Waterford Estate is situated in one of the world’s most visually arresting pockets of paradise. Nestled in the picturesque Blaauwklippen Valley, in the world renowned Stellenbosch region, this 120 H property owned by Jeremy and Leigh Ord and managed by partner and Cellar master Kevin Arnold. The Estate boasts old citrus groves, rolling lawns, water features and fragrant lavender and rosemary beds. Damien Joubert-Wynn is the marketing manager at Waterford Estate and gives us insights on where the wine industry is today.
Hamilton Russell Vineyards – one of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa and one of the closest to the sea – pioneered viticulture and winemaking in the beautiful, cool, maritime Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation, just behind the old fishing village of Hermanus. Anthony Hamilton Russell joins Carrie Adams for a heart warming catch, encouraging the youth to take over the liquor industry, it is time!
Wine connoisseur - Carrie Adams - speaks to Andrew Gunn on being the new BizNews club's guinea pig. Biznews launches its Wine Club and gives a small preview on what expect.
In this clip our regular wine guru - Carrie Adams - is joined by Chris Milne , chatting about working with the eclectic Adi Badenhorst - one of the Swartland Revolution pioneers.
An expert in fruit farming, founder and head cider maker of Loxtonia Cider, Larry Whitfield exports various fruits across the world as well as to the local South African market. He joins our wine expert Carrie Adams to unpack what goes into the making of ciders.
In this clip our resident wine expert - Carrie Adams - brings us up to date with what went down at the red blend challenge, which took place in Edgemead Cape Town in July 2021.
It’s not often that our resident wine expert Carrie Adams is in the company of someone as famous as her latest guest. In Carrie’s Corner is Samuel Viljoen, who has just taken over the reigns as the Nederburg cellarmaster.
Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. In this episode of Carrie’s Corner, wine connoisseur Carrie Adams speaks to Johan Malan - the recipient of The 40th Diners Club Winemaker of the Year Award for 2020. His father, Frans Malan, produced the first bottle of the much-loved Kaapse Vonkel - one his many pioneering approaches to the South African wine industry. Johan tells the story of his father’s legacy.
In 2014, Kobus Basson, owner of Kleine Zalze had announced that he had appointed Alastair Rimmer as the cellar master. Our resident wine expert Carrie Adams chats to Rimmer, an internationally acclaimed cellar master. Raised in Benoni and now a world class wine maker, Rimmer shares his story with our wine aficionado.
Carrie Adams chats to Mike Ratcliffe, a co-founder and Managing partner of Vilafonte Wines. However, in this podcast, our wine expert chats to him in his capacity as chairperson of the Stellenbosch Wine Route - which turns 50 this year.
BIZNEWS | BIZNEWS RADIO Joining Carrie Adams in her naughty corner for Festive Friday is Jonah Naidoo, one of the founders of Dry Dock Liquor. The boutique store, situated in Parkhurst, which Naidoo describes as a "community business." He and Carrie discuss surviving the Covid-19 pandemic as a liquor vendor and what makes his charming, little store so unique.
In this episode, the doyenne of the South African wine industry Carrie Adams speaks to Adrian Short, the CEO of By Word of Mouth. The catering company was started by Short's wife, Karen, in 1993 and continues to shine as one of the finest catering (and catering related) companies in South Africa. Adrian joined Carrie's Corner to talk about the company's humble beginnings and how Karen pushed the envelope, revolutionising home catering in South Africa.
In the late 90’s, Johannesburg businessman Andrew Gunn left the hubbub of Egoli in pursuit of his next career move – farming. Described as a “pig in a poke” by Gunn, his apple farm was soon transformed into a gorgeous vineyard. Nearly 25 years later, Andrew Gunn runs Iona, a winery that focuses on just four select wines. Andrew’s wife, Rozy, joined in on the fun too.
Joining Carrie Adams in her naughty corner this week is Wikus Human, a young sommelier who our wine queen describes as “very talented and making a huge name for himself through sheer hard work and a long love affair with wine”. Wikus joins Carrie to discuss all things wine.
Joining Carrie Adams in her naughty corner is Wendy Appelbaum, a prominent South African businesswoman and chair of DeMorgenzon wine estate. The generous philanthropist weighs in on the massive impact the various alcohol bans have had on the alcohol industry in SA.
Karl Lambour is no stranger to the winelands. After studying viticulture – among other things – at Stellenbosch University, Lambour worked in a number of wine institutions before ending up at Tokara. He is the General Manager of what Carrie Adams describes as a “much-loved national treasure of the wine industry”.
In the early nineties, Ken Forrester and his family settled into a rundown farm in the Stellenbosch area. He and his wife, Teresa, renovated the Chenin farm, transforming it into what it is today. When asked why Chenin, Forrester replies ‘It was well-established. I’d been to France and I’d seen Chenin in the Loire Valley and I couldn’t believe it was a missing part of a puzzle that nobody had played with in South Africa’.
At the inaugural BizNews Investment Conference, wine expert Carrie Adams was on-hand to entertain and educate delegates about wine and all that goes with it. One of the wines that was showcased was Andrea Mullineux’s Kloof Street Chenin Blanc. Award-winning Andrea joined the BizNews Power Hour, chatting to Adams about their gorgeous selection of wines produced in the Swartland.
After serving as CEO of Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons, Schalk-Willem Joubert took over the reigns at Pink Valley. The farm is unique, in that it’s the only farm in the Cape that just makes rosé. Joubert sits down with resident wine expert Carrie Adams to talk about what’s happening in the wine industry.
Renowned winemaker Catherine Marshall joined Carrie Adams for the BizNews festive Friday. After graduating, Marshall landed apprenticeships at a number of local cellars and obtained winemaking experience overseas, spending time in France and the US. She has received many awards – both locally and internationally – and has served as a cellar master at numerous wineries. Despite the lengthy list of accolades, Adams describes Catherine Marshall as ‘modesty personified’.
Described as ‘a complete and utter asset to South Africa’, Dan Nicholl joined our host and wine expert, Carrie Adams, to talk and celebrate all things wine. Born in Belfast and brought up in Zimbabwe, Nicholl worked as a sports commentator in South Africa, where his passion for wine grew
Wine Expert Carrie Adams chats with Nora Thiel, daughter of the legendary Michael Hans ‘Spatz’ Sperling, about her pioneering father and his amazing story in the SA wine industry. Nora is the director of Delheim Wines.
George Dalla Cia of Dalla Cia Wines joins expert Carrie Adams to talk all things Italian. The family-owned winery has released a sparking pinot grigio, which the pair discuss in great detail – from the vine to the bottle.
Wayne Buckley, the national sales and marketing manager for Wildekrans Wine Estate, joins Carrie Adams to discuss the government’s discrimination against the alcohol industry. Buckley details what Wildekrans has done to lessen the severe effects of Covid-19 on winemakers in South Africa.
Carrie Adams talks to Gareth Robertson of Anthonij Rupert Wines. The marketing manager of the Franschhoek-based winery discusses challenges the alcohol industry has faced over the past year, as well as planning for the upcoming harvest.
Carrie Adams sits down with Michael Fridjhon – a wine critic and specialist – to discuss government’s handling of the liquor industry during the Covid-19 lockdown. Adams describes the award-winning journalist and wine expert as ‘an overall asset to the South African wine industry’.
In this episode, wine expert Carrie Adams sits down with Winnie Bowman, a renowned Cape wine master. The pair discuss the history of brandy in South Africa – and the importance the often overlooked liquor has to the local wine industry.
Anybody who knows about the SA wine industry knows Mike Ratcliffe. The son of Norma Ratcliffe – a pioneer of winemaking women in South Africa and founder of Warwick Wine Estate – Michael launched his own brand, Vilafonte, over twenty years ago. Fine wine critic Carrie Adams sits down with Ratcliffe, to discuss establishing a brand in a short period of time, ‘in a world where there are millions of labels and just a handful of brands’.
Internationally esteemed fine wine critic, Carrie Adams, chats to Mutle Mogase of VinPro. The national wine industry body announced this week that it is taking the SA government to court, in an effort to retract the ban on alcohol sales. Among VinPro’s demands, is for the prohibition in the Western Cape to be immediately lifted to recognise the steep dip in the province’s Covid-19 infections.