Toast with Carrie Adams: Recent Episodes
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Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Co-founder and Managing Partner of the joint US/South African venture Vilafonté since 2001. Mike has been nominated for the Wine Star Award for Global Innovator of the Year in 2015 and then again in 2017. Mike is founding Trustee of the Cape Wine Auction and has held numerous leadership positions. He graduated in the first wine marketing class at Adelaide University and is an international wine judge, public speaker, industry commentator, social media maven and marketing trendsetter.
Carrie speaks to Rudiger Gretschel, the chief winemaker at Krone Méthode Cap Classique house.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Carrie speaks to Andrea Mullineux from Mullineux Wines, whose Olerasay Straw Wine has just been awarded 100 points from International Wine Guru, Martin Neal
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Winemaker at the beautiful Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch about the release of their super duper ultra premium Banhoek Bordeaux Style Blend.
Chef extraordinaire and co-owner of the fabulous Marble and Saint restaurants in Gauteng. We talk about the new Seven Colour Sunday initiative at Marble
Famed in SA for being the first winemaker for Rupert & Rothschild where he worked and forged relationships for 25 years – which same relationships led him to an exciting new adventure on the beautiful little Cordoba farm and adjoining property from whence he is making a beautiful Provencal style Rose. First property in the country to brave only one Rose as their brand.
Pink Valley is innovative, fun, classy and delicious
Niels Verburg – Pioneer and vinous eco warrior. Owner of Luddite and winemaker par excellence talks to us about his newly released vintages and the effect of the drought on his farm
Winemaker and son of Achim who owns the famous Haute Cabriere Estate. We chat about his new single vineyard chardonnay that has his signature on it for the first time
The RumBro, Andy Kiloh, is making it his goal to get the Rum message, and more particulary South African Craft Rum into the frontline with the industry.
The RumBro brings you a gathering of the curious, excited & enlightened in the Rum Industry and Rum Spirits Category. The Craft Rum Industry now represents a new era in the Craft Spirits Market with exceptional growth over the last 4 years.
For more details contact him on 0724598366
Robert Appelbaum who is a co-owner of The Old Ducky French Café – recently opened in Pineslopes in the Fourways area. Frieda Appelbaum, his mother, is renowned as South Africa’s French cuisine pioneer and has come out of retirement after selling Le Canard, to once again, delight us all with her amazing French culinary skills.
Wine list and menu off the charts – not to be missed…
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Ethel Nyembe handed out the Diners Club Winemaker and Young Winemaker of the year awards at a glittering function in Franschhoek last weekend. We catch up with her to hear all about it,.
We are chatting to Andrew Human – new owner of Blind Tiger in Parkview, Johannesburg. If you are looking for a really cool, relaxed, slightly alternative venue to chill over the weekends look no further than Blind Tiger – an eclectic SA Speakeasy not to be missed
We speak to James Diack – chef and owner of Coobs Restaurant in Parkhurst that is celebrating its 7th birthday this month. Most of us are familiar with this fabulous little local restaurant in the High Street of Parkhurst from whence James churns out delicious, organic, top drawer fare. All the veggies, meat and chicken are organically grown on his family farm just outside Johannesburg. Spoil yourselves and stop in to Coobs for a glass of wine from their superb wine list – and don’t forget – he makes the best fish and chips in town!
We chat to Cai Langhans from Vergenoegd about their latest limited edition release of one white and one red Merlot. Beautifully packaged in Award winning bottles which are fully re-usable given their glass closure. Great idea for the perfect Christmas gift
So privileged to have Daniel and Florence Caithard in the studios with us. Owners and winemakers of the beautiful Bordeaux estate of Ch Smith Haut Lafitte. We talk about their purchase of this magnificent property in 1990 and learn about their journey to a place where their wine is now rated amongst some of the best in the world.
Callie Louw tends the vineyards and oversees the making of Porseleinberg wine in the stony hills, not far from Riebeel Kasteel, Swartland. Same owners as Boekenhoutskloof and the same cult-like quality, this delicious Syrah is now available in small quantities at selected retail outlets. Callie is unassuming and shy – just like this wine that has flown under the radar until spotted by a few and hailed as one of the Cape’s very best
Glenelly Estate was established by the inimitable Mdm May de Lenquesaing of Chateaux Pichon Lalande fame in Bordeaux. The property has just been awarded two Diners Club Platter stars after just 12 years of existence. We chat to Luke O’Cuinneagain – winemaker and fellow trailblazer for this fabulous property in Ida’s Valley.
We chat to Jean Smit – cellarmaster / winemaker for Moya and Damascene wines. Jean comes with an impressive pedigree from the Boekenhoutskloof stable to oversee and ensure a relatively new player in the upper Hemel en Aarde. Jean’s attention to detail and devotion to quality rings through these lovely wines – all sustainably farmed.
15 years ago Craig Wessels sold up everything that he and his wife, Anne had, and bought a beautiful little wine farm in the Hemel en Aarde valley. Today we chat to him about the sensational wines that are starting to emanate from the property, fueled by an arguably unequalled passion and pursuit for excellence. We chat to him about his journey to make the perfect wine.
Jan Boland Coetzee – legend in the SA Wine industry and ex Springbok Rugby player is handing over the Vriesenhof baton to Nicky Claasen. After a lifetime of winemaking, starting off at Kanonkop Estate and ending as owner and cellar master at Vriesenhof, this amazing national treasure in our industry has decided to take life a bit easier. Listen in as we chat to him about the life and times and evolution of an industry to which he as contributed largely.
Erika Obermeyer is the owner and winemaker of Erik Obermeyer wines. Her very own venture following a career spanning 15 odd years between Kleine Zalze and Graham Beck. We chat to her and partner in crime, Neil Germishuis who owns up to being “Chief Cook and Bottlewasher” in the business.
Carrie is joined in studio by Du Toit Hoffman, marketing and brand manager for Eagles Nest Winery in Constantia
Carrie chats to Constance Delaire, Oenologist and Brand Ambassador for Lallier Champagne in France
Chad Fourie is the Md of HOSCO, a Management Consultiong firm that services the South African Hospitality Sector. We talk to him about how his company is making a difference in the service levels of the hospitality industry
Saturday 12th October is National Pinotage Day. Pinotage is our very own, indigenous grape variety and the Cape is producing some fine examples of this unique wine. Jeremy Sampson, SA’s top brand strategy specialist talks to us about the importance of our national vinous treasure and we site some fine examples of the wine for you to enjoy over the weekend
Gerard Holden and Migo Manz purchased a little farm in the beautiful Franschhoek valley in 2010 and named it Holden Manz. 10 years on and Hard work, ingenuity, creativity, lots of money and a magician of a winemaker in the form of Thierry Haberer has found Holden Manz producing some of the country’s top wines. We talk to Gerard Holden about this fun and fascinating journey
Carrie chats to Tarryn Du Toit Organiser of the BUNS Wine Festival in order to raise funds for the baby box project (www.babyboxproject.co.za)
Carrie is joined by Marinda Kruger-Claassen Winemaker and Viticulturalist at Elgin Vineyards. Recently appointed at this beautiful little winery who have consistently produced incredible value for money wines in the Elgin Valley of the Western Cape
Carrie chats to Jacques Bruwer (Winemaker and Owner of Bon Courage Wines) to discuss their success at the 2019 Novare SA Terroir Awards.
Carrie is joined on the line by Ethel Nyembe (Acting MD for Diner's Club South Africa) to discuss the 2019 Diner's Club Winemaker of the Year Award.
Carrie is joined by Jeff Grier (Head of the the family-owned Villiera Wines) about the business, their highly-acclaimed wines and future plans.
Carrie chats to Julian Cohen, Food & Beverage Director at The Houghton Hotel, discussing the incredible hotel and their restaurants.
Carrie is joined on the line by Dr Bill Lumsdem (Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks at Glenmorangie to discuss his career, their latest releases and the distilling process.
Carrie is joined in studio by Jean-Philippe Lemoine who is the Executive Director of one of the most famous wineries in France – Chateau d’Yquem.
Carrie is joined on the line by Bonnievale Wines Production Manager Marthinus Rademeyer about their win at SA's prestigious Trophy Show.
Carrie is joined on the line by Jeremy Borge (winemaker and owner of Painted Wolf) about winning the best winery of the year award at the Old Mutual Trophy Show.
Carrie is joined by Kathy Jordan of Jordan Wines to discuss their estate, their restaurant & more.
Carrie is joined by Frank Meaker of Org De Rac to discuss their sustainable farming, organic wine & more.
Carrie is joined on the line by the Wine Wizard himself, Michael Fridjhon, to discuss the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show.
Carrie is joined on the line by Jurgen Gouws, Winemaker of his own Swartland label, Intellego. They discuss Jurgen's brand & newest releases.
Carrie brings you an exclusive interview with Noe Tesseron, Global Brand Ambassador of Château Pontet-Canet. She gets the lowdown on the world-class winery & their incredible wines.
Carrie chats to Juliet Cullinan, Founder of the Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank Wine Festival. She's gets a preview of the festival, which takes place on the 4th and 5th of June.
Carrie profiles Ziyanda Tutu (Founder & CEO of Sena Wines) and discusses her brand and Sena's De-alcoholised wines.
Carrie is joined on the line by Winemaker Kosie van der Merwe of Elgin Ridge to discuss their organic and bio-dynamic vineyards.
Carrie is joined on the line by Eugene Van Zyl of Leopard's Leap to dicuss their new non-alcoholc wine.
Carrie is joined on the line by Julien Short (Owner & Mixologist at Sin & Tax) to discuss his new cocktail menu.
Carrie is joined in studio by Mark le Roux (Winemaker at Waterford Estate) to do an extended profile on their wine farm.
Carrie is joined on the line by winemaker Thys Smit from Grande Provence, to get the lowdown on their current wine list and the history of the estate.
arrie is joined on the line by David Nel from Publik to discuss their small wine bar, their online store and featured wines.
Carrie is joined on the line by Corlien Morris (Owner of Wine Menu SA) to discuss her upcoming Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Festival.
Carrie Adams is joined on the line by David Nieuwoudt (owner and winemaker at Cederberg Winery) to talk about the recent vintage in some of the country’s highest vineyards, his new beer called “Boggom & Voertsek” and his Chilean venture with Longavi and Glup wines.
Carrie Adams is joined on the line by Darielle Roberts, organiser for the upcoming Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival at the Inanda Country Club.
Carrie Adams sits down with Beatrix Thornhill (Head Chef at EB Social Kitchen & Bar at Hyde Park Corner) to discuss their recent menu changes and events.
Carrie is joined on the line by Jane Eades. They discuss Ex Animo's latest vintage releases.
Carrie is joined on the line by Deon Appelcryn of Untamed Brewery Company to discuss the business of micro-brewing & Untamed's fantastic beers.
Carrie is joined on the line by Chris De Klerk (Wine Ambassador at @distellgroup). They discuss the latest Allesverloren wines.
Carrie is on the line with Laurie Smorthwaite of Abingdon Estate, profiling their wine and family business.
Carrie is joined by Robert Badela from Just Badela Restaurant in Soweto to discuss the business of fine dining in the township.
Carrie is joined by Brian Cluver, Sales Manager at Warwick Wine Estate, to discuss their latest releases and harvests.
Carrie is joined by Saul Mervis, Co-Owner of The Grillhouse, to discuss the BYOW (Bring Your Own Wine) Movement.
Carrie chats to Lucinda Heyns, Owner of Illimis Wine. She's also a Viticultural Technology Transfer Coordinator at Winetech.
Carrie chats to Wendy Appelbaum, Cape Wine Auction Trustee (and former chairperson) about the Cape Wine Auction event and how much money it managed to raise.
Carrie chats to Winnie Bowman, who is a Cape Wine Master and is part of the Wine-of-the-Month panel of judges who taste and score the wine.
Carrie chats to Ludgero Da Cruz of Covert Distributions about the newly acquired Richland Rum, which they've brought down to SA.
Carrie is joined by Christo Le Riche (Director & Winemaker at Le Riche Wines) about the winery, which was founded by Etienne le Riche in 1996 and is now run by the family, and is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain.
Carrie chats to Olaf Morgenroth, Head Brewer at The Franschoek Beer Company. Their handcrafted beers are made with the purest Franschhoek mountain spring water and the best quality imported hops and malt.
Carrie chats to Bruce Jack, owner of The Drift Farm. He is one of the most engaging characters in the global wine trade. His farm produces a complex and delicious Pinot Noir made from a single vineyard in a pocket of the Overberg.
Carrie chats to Kath Gerakaris, founder of Gerakaris Family Wines. The business has developed into a holistic wine enterprise encompassing the venue, wine education to the professional and private markets, wine consulting and garagiste winemaking!
Carrie chats to Beatrix Thornhill (Head Chef at Social Kitchen & Bar) about the restaurant's story, it's incredible menu and their Valentine's Day specials.
Carrie chats to Sydney Barlow who is spearheading a brand new development in Sandhurst that is going to house some of the most sophisticated homes with bespoke wine and whisky cellars – a first in SA.
Carrie chats to Cyril Delarue from Champagne Bollinger in France. They've been producing quality champagne since 1829, and we'll get the lowdown on their story!
Carrie chats to Filippo Dal Bianco of the Dal Bianco family who own Masottina Prosecco in Italy.
Carrie chats to Marthinus Ferreira about dw-eleven 13. He's the owner & head chef of the incredible restaurant which boasts a fantastic Pairing Menu.
Carrie is joined by Derek Kilpin of Great Domaines. They focus on giving wine-lovers in SA the opportunity to buy fine wine from some of the most revered domaines in Europe.
Carrie is joined by Harriet Perlman to discuss her book "The Colour of Wine". It tells the story of SA's transition from Apartheid to Democracy through the journeys of black winemakers.
Carrie is joined by James Diack (Owner of Coobs Restaurant) to speak about what he is serving for Christmas (food and winewise).
Carrie is joined by Michael Crossley of Reciprocal Wines to chat about his wines of the year and what we should be drinking with our Christmas turkeys.
Carrie is joined by Wayne Buckley (Marketing Manager and Director of Holden Manz) to talk about the arrival in SA of three new labels from three top Italian families (the Bulgari’s, The Ferragamo’s and the Fendi’s).
Carrie is joined by Martin Krajewski (Owner of Aristea Wines) to discuss the new winery in Cape producing some very out of the ordinary wines with a great story behind them.
Carrie is joined by Mike Froud from SA Wine Guide to discuss the 2018 under R100 wines of the year.
Carrie is joined in studio by special guest Thibault Pontallier of Chateau Margaux to discuss his career & a new movie which he's helped to produce.
Carrie is joined in studio by special guest Thibault Pontallier of Chateau Margaux to discuss his career & a new movie which he's helped to produce.
Carrie is joined by Adam Mason of Mulderbosch to discuss his farm and the art of winemaking.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Carrie chats to The chairman of the Nedbank Cape Winemakers guild development trust about the Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Charity Auction taking place on the 29th of September. They discuss what it takes to be part of the Guild and how the auction raises funds towards transformation of young wine makers.
Carrie chats to Nick Penz, owner of Groote Post Cellars in Darling. Nick tells Carrie all about his new wine Salt of the Earth Shiraz/Cinsault blend
Carrie chats to Antoen Pispeki who is hosting a Portuguese food and wine festival at the wanderers club in Jhb. They also chat about his new and delicious Portuguese wine called Silk & Spice
The Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild private tutored tasting happened in Johannesburg on the 22nd of August ahead of the prestigious auction in September. Listen to Carrie and Boela Gerber (Chairperson of the guild) give a little more insight on the event.
Oldenburg Vineyards have a new winemaker and Carrie gets Adrian Vanderspuy on the line to talk all about it.
Carrie has a chat with Hendrik , who is the winemaker from Carol Boyes Wines about their new Rose for spring
Carrie speaks with Samari Smith who was on the tasting panel at the ABSA top ten pinotage 2018. They discuss the results released.
Carrie Adams touches base with Catherine Marshall about her new heavenly Finite Elements Pinot Noir.
Carrie Adams speaks to Debi Van Flyman from DvF Wines with Chlara Bossman from Sijnn Wines about a fabulous Women In Wines event.
Founder of I am Enough campaign, Business women – celebrating August and Women’s month in a wine world.
Representative of Ex-Animo wineries – a whole bunch of quirky, boutique wineries that are trending in Jhb at the Mo
New cocktail menue at Sin & Tax and update on the world cocktail barman of the year competition.
Owner of Winex, Michael Fridjhon, Pretoria show coming up in August. State of the international wine market in SA and a fabulous offer on some international wines for listeners
Andy Kiloh from Rumbro, Premium Rums and other fine Spirits. Talking about the about to burst Rum market in South Africa.
One of the owners of Marble restaurant. They are opening a new restaurant in Sandton called SAINT .
Carrie speaks to Lance LittleField from Rosto Restaurant about the opening of their new family restaurant
Carrie speaks to Jeff Glazer about a Gin festival being hosted by Normangoodfello in Kayalami.
Heidie Dumini – speaking about the extraordinary new Telos – Tokara release in SA of their top cru wine
Ashley Koonin – Director of Rocker Distributors for Fentimens – a new range of tonics and mixers for gins
Miles Mossop – coming into the studio to talk about his own label and wines that he is doing after being winemaker at Tokara for the last 15 odd years
Julian Short - Proprietor of Sin & Tax Bar – one of the judges this year for the World Class Bartender of the Year competition coming up shortly.
Boela Gerber, Winemaker at Groot Constantia to talk about his current vintages and releases
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Young entrepreneur from the Cape who is in Jhb organising for his own very stylish looking champagne / art / fashion fair at Nirox.
Nic van Aarde - Warwick Wines – Old Mutual Trophy show results released at the Mount Nelson yesterday – Warwick named Winery of the year
Guilianna Abrahamse Vignazia from Bottega about their new bottle from Italy- red, white and Rose’
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Advice from the inside track. Hear the stories of young entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals as they discuss business, sustainability, responsible leadership and work life balance, with the queen of wine and spirits, Carrie Adams.
Johan Malan, owner and winemaker at Simonsig joins Carrie Adams to talk about their 50th anniversary of making wine on the Simonsig Farm
Neils Verburg, owner of Luddite Wines, joins Carrie Adams to talk about his new Vintages.
Gabrielskloof and owner at Crystallum Wines – talking about new Landscape series of wines due to launch in the next week or two.
Brand Ambassador for Hope on Hopkins gin. Talking new craft gins recently been launched.