Carrie's Connoisseurs

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. Finall

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.