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Carrie's Connoisseurs

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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234 Episodes
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Divine Timing | Adam Mason

Philosopher, artist, poet, businessman, winemaker and legend. Adam Mason and I recount his own personal, vinous pilgrimage.
29 May 48 min

Fietas, Fame and Freedom | Ghaleb Cachalia

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.
1 May 55 min

Good, Gooder, Gooding | Malcolm Gooding

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.
6 Mar 51 min

Delheim goes Wild | Roelof Lotriet

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.
21 Feb 43 min

Do you know what a qvevri is? | Charles Back

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…
29 Dec 2022 23 min

My Annual date with SA’s Brand Guru | Jeremy Sampson

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.
22 Dec 2022 40 min

Marble’s hottest property | David Higgs

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.
16 Dec 2022 13 min

Hidden gem in KZN scoops Eat Out’s Best Restaurant Award

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!
9 Dec 2022 22 min

Carrie is a guest on The SA People podcast

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!
24 Nov 2022 42 min

Martin Smith releases his brooding syrah from Paserene

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…
21 Jun 2022 27 min

Arensdig's Artisan Winemaker

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…
14 Jun 2022 30 min
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