Carrie's Connoisseurs

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...

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.

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.

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

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!

Michael Fridjhon and I unpack the results of another very successful Trophy Wine & Spirits Show, sponsored by Investec. Zeevenwacht shining bright!

Le Riche releases its latest vintages and I catch up with Christo Le Riche to remind you of just how gorgeous these wines are!

Anna and I chat South African flavours, aromatics, and ancestral secrets.

Join me for my annual chat with Jeremy Sampson as we look back on the year that was 2024.

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.

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!

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!

Michael and I unpack the results of the Investec Throphy Spirits show.

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

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!

Peeling the pith off to find a delightful Pithos beneath. Jeff Grier and I chat about the release of his beautiful 40th anniversary bubbly.

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…

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.

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

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.

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.

Chef James Diack scoops another award and we pick his brains for Christmas

Miles Mossop is infectious, intelligent, innovative, inspiring, impressive, and impossibly cute.

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

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!

He is a winemaker/geologist/viticulturist/husband/dad/eonophile/visionary/friend/powerhouse - but to me is the best weatherman I know.

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?

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

Atkins and Adams uncut - what could possibly go wrong?

Assyrtiko flourishes in Stellenbosch under Jordan guidance and we visit the 'Mouse House' in Sussex.

Martin Smith is a favourite person, co-owner of Paserene, and a winemaker par excellence. I spent 42 happy minutes with him.

Paul Cluver IV and I talk grapes and apples and the huge contribution this family has made to the South African wine industry.

Sam Shilowa and I unpack 20 years of Epicurean production in the first of a two part series about this success story

Mutle Mogase is an integral part of the success story of Epicurean Wines. Part 2 of this fascinating journey

Anthony Hamilton-Russell and I romance the history and the future of this iconic wine business.

Pedigree abounds. Zinaschke Steyn and I discuss Baronne's 50-year reign as one of South Africa's best-loved reds.

Herve and I unpack a selection of delicious and affordable French wines for your pleasure.

Much loved wine journalist Emile Joubert and I salute the De Wet family - kings of chardonnay in South Africa.

Jos and I spend the best part of an hour happily exploring the woman, the wine, and the succes of both.

James Ochse and I chatted about cult wine, Swartland berries, and the importance of education in the wine industry.

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.

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

Philosopher, artist, poet, businessman, winemaker and legend. Adam Mason and I recount his own personal, vinous pilgrimage.

I catch up with Riette Eggink, Brand Manager at beautiful Montpellier in Tulbach

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.

Herve Delabesse is French Wine Guy. He takes us to France for Mothers Day

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Fiona and I remember the legend who was Dave Hughes with lots of love.

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.

Winnie Bowman is a Cape Wine Master, Food and Wine Consultant, and Occupational Health Consultant. Join us as we chat...

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.

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….

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.

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.

Johannes and Johanna Richter own and manage The Living Room restaurant at their guesthouse in KZN – Summerhill Guest Estate.
I caught up with them to find out what’s on the menu and more importantly – what’s on the wine list!

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!

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…

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.

Wayne Buckley-Koch and I go to Wildekrans and back

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.

In this podcast Carrie Adams celebrates world champagne day with Jeff Grier.

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.

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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.

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 Dennis Human, the co founder of https://tonic.joburg.

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…

GM Hazendal Winery in Bottlery Hills

Gerakaris family wines in craighall park

Aurum Restaurant in the Leonardo

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 by Ken Forrester to discuss the 25th anniversary of his wine brand.

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 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 Johan "Stompie" Meyer to get the lowdown on Orange Wine.

Carrie is on the line with Laurie Smorthwaite of Abingdon Estate, profiling their wine and family business.

Carrie is on the line with Brian Cluver of Morgenster to discuss some new releases.

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.

Toast With Carrie - Dan Nichol

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

Carrie speaks to the first man ever to make wine in a Garage, Clive.

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 chats with Jasper Wickens about Swerve Wines.

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 .

Toast With Carrie - Llewelyn (LOHOCLA)

Toast With Carrie - Henry

Toast With Carrie - Gerhard

Carrie speaks to Lance LittleField from Rosto Restaurant about the opening of their new family restaurant

Carrie speaks to Ann Ferreira

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

Ryan and Hayley - Owners of Love me So Ramen noodle bar in Melville

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.

Winemaker of Thelema Sutherland Reserve range just released.

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’

Juliet Cullinan from Monte Carlo about the JC Wine Show 1st week of June

Damien Joubert-Wynn Managing Director from Waterford Estate.

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.

Gerard Holden from Holden Manz have just won a big award for their 2013 Sauvignion

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.