Behind the Bottle

For our holiday episode, we invited our South African and French winemakers to reflect on the unprecedented circumstances of 2020, silver linings, and reasons to look forward to the upcoming new year. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics CEO,...

Peter de Wet, the 5th generation of Excelsior Wine Estate in Robertson, South Africa chats history, winemaking, sustainability and community in this episode which was recorded at the winery. Excelsior crafts South Africa's biggest selling Cabernet...

Nicolas Bureau, Glenelly's Export Director and Proprietor May-Eliane de Lencquesaing's grandson, shares the background on his family and the farm, which is situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa, but whose story begins over 200 years ago in France.

This episode features a rare chat with one of the most acclaimed winemakers in the Loire Valley, Vincent Carême, along with his wife and partner, Tania, who produces wine at Domaine Vincent Carême in Vouvray and at Terre Brûlée in Swartland South Africa.

Robert Bradshaw, Cape Classics President & COO, shares his journey and rationale behind the importer’s largest launch ever, which comprises two regions: The Rhône & Languedoc.

Winemaker Carl Van der Merwe tells DeMorgenzon’s story, sharing his winemaking philosophy and revealing why music is played to the vines.

Winemaker Gavin Bruwer Slabbert works with Bruwer Raats to craft Raats Family Wines, Mvemve Raats and B Vintners from South Africa.

Laars Maack chats Bayten and the region of Constantia, South Africa.

Philippe Chainier discusses growing up in Touraine, France, Domaine Paul Buisse and Clos du Gaimont.