Carrie's Connoisseurs

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 · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produce...

Fiona and I remember the legend who was Dave Hughes with lots of love. Follow Fiona on Twitter · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

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 · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

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 · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

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 · Steenberg Farm · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

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 · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Po...

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 · V...

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 · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podca...

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! The Living Room Website · Shop for wine · Summerhill Guest Estate · Watch on YouTube · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on You...

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 · Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

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. Visit our online shop · Car...

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 en...

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 wome...

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 wine...

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 o...

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. Visit our online shop · Carr...

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. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

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. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube...

In this episode, host Carrie Adams and Gary Jordan of Jordan Wine Estate discuss the intricate details and latest updates of the 2022 harvest. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

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. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Wayne Buckley-Koch and I go to Wildekrans and back Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Jeremy Sampson is SA's brand guru! I catch up with him about his favourites from the SA wine industry 2021 Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Jenna Higgins - assistant winemaker at Durbanville Hills and i want to drink their fabulous new historic Cabernet collab release for Christmas. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

PG Slabbert from Stellenbosch Hills talks to us about ‘a sense of place’ and other delicious wine stories Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

In this podcast Carrie Adams chats with Christine Rudman – Cape winemaster, Journalist, Judge, Legend! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts