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Carrie's Connoisseurs

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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!

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More than just a weatherman | Gary Jordan 15.10.2023 7:43

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 "The Wonderful Grape" | Christiaan Coetzee 14.10.2023 30:02

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

Meerendal Revived | Wade Roger-Lund 13.10.2023 1:04:48

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

2023 SA Wine Report unpacked | Tim Atkin 14.09.2023 59:37

Atkins and Adams uncut - what could possibly go wrong? Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

The Jordans go all Greek | Gary Jordan 11.09.2023 52:02

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

Swallows of Amazonian proportion | Martin Smith 05.09.2023 41:51

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

Elgin Rising | Paul Cluver 28.08.2023 56:37

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

Epicurean - Quintessential Hedonism | Sam Shilowa 18.08.2023 32:22

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

Epicurean - Building Bridges | Mutle Mogase 18.08.2023 44:42

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

Russelling Feathers | Anthony Hamilton-Russell 16.08.2023 52:06

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

Nederberg Baronne Turns 50 | Zinaschke Steyn 17.07.2023 32:18

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

Sipping in French along the Tour de France route | Herve Delabesse 11.07.2023 45:05

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

Smuggling 'stokkies' and building legacies | Emile Joubert 11.07.2023 46:29

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

The Jos Hogan Experience | Jocelyn Hogan Wilson 26.06.2023 51:26

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

Drink that Wine | James Ochse 26.06.2023 38:42

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

French fun from Chateauneuf-du-Pape | Baptiste Grangeon 03.06.2023 44:56

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

DGB, Boschendal and Beyond | Tim Hutchinson 03.06.2023 32:58

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

Divine Timing | Adam Mason 29.05.2023 48:06

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

Wine, women and Song at Montpellier | Riette Eggink 23.05.2023 46:59

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

Fietas, Fame and Freedom | Ghaleb Cachalia 01.05.2023 55:32

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

Lady Carrie goes to France | Herve Delabesse 19.04.2023 38:20

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

From Glenelly to Vergelegen | Luke O'Cuinneagain 28.03.2023 33:49

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

Larry's Cider House Rules | Larry Whitfield 22.03.2023 21:48

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

Good, Gooder, Gooding | Malcolm Gooding 06.03.2023 51:06

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 · Watch on YouTube · Visit our online shop · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Talking fizz | Ann Ferreira & Jane Eades 01.03.2023 33:37

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