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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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Toast With Carrie - Andrew Human 04.12.2019 10:37

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

Toast With Carrie - James Diack 27.11.2019 6:21

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. Spoi...

Toast With Carrie - VERGENOEGD – ADAM & EVE MERLOT DUO 20.11.2019 9:44

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

Toast With Carrie - CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 20.11.2019 30:25

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

Toast With Carrie - Callie Louw 13.11.2019 8:14

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...

Toast With Carrie - Luke O’Cuinneagain 13.11.2019 26:43

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

Toast With Carrie - Jean Smit 06.11.2019 33:55

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. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connois...

Toast With Carrie - Craig Wessels 30.10.2019 17:22

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. Visit our online shop &midd...

Toast With Carrie - Jan Boland Coetzee 30.10.2019 26:05

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 a...

Toast With Carrie - Erika Obermeyer 23.10.2019 33:50

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

Toast With Carrie - Du Toit Hoffman 16.10.2019 19:57

Carrie is joined in studio by Du Toit Hoffman, marketing and brand manager for Eagles Nest Winery in Constantia Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Toast With Carrie - Constance Delaire 16.10.2019 18:28

Carrie chats to Constance Delaire, Oenologist and Brand Ambassador for Lallier Champagne in France Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Toast With Carrie - Chad Fourie 10.10.2019 14:51

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

Toast With Carrie - Jeremy Sampson 10.10.2019 22:58

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 Visit our online shop · Carri...

Toast With Carrie - Gerard Holden 10.10.2019 18:30

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 Visit our online s...

Toast With Carrie - Tarryn Du Toit 25.09.2019 10:45

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

Toast With Carrie - Marinda Kruger-Claassen 25.09.2019 18:20

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

Toast With Carrie - Jacques Bruwer 14.08.2019 11:22

Carrie chats to Jacques Bruwer (Winemaker and Owner of Bon Courage Wines) to discuss their success at the 2019 Novare SA Terroir Awards. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Toast With Carrie - Ethel Nyembe 14.08.2019 12:21

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

Toast With Carrie - Jeff Grier 07.08.2019 25:32

Carrie is joined by Jeff Grier (Head of the the family-owned Villiera Wines) about the business, their highly-acclaimed wines and future plans. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Toast With Carrie - Julian Cohen 31.07.2019 11:39

Carrie chats to Julian Cohen, Food & Beverage Director at The Houghton Hotel, discussing the incredible hotel and their restaurants. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Toast With Carrie - Ken Forrester 31.07.2019 11:57

Carrie is joined by Ken Forrester to discuss the 25th anniversary of his wine brand. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts

Toast With Carrie - Dr Bill Lumsdem 17.07.2019 20:50

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

Toast With Carrie - Jean-Philippe Lemoine 19.06.2019 31:03

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

Toast With Carrie - Marthinus Rademeyer 19.06.2019 7:37

Carrie is joined on the line by Bonnievale Wines Production Manager Marthinus Rademeyer about their win at SA's prestigious Trophy Show. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts