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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!
Weekly English South Africa Leisure · Food
260 Episodes
32 – 52

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 2023 51 min

Talking fizz | Ann Ferreira & Jane Eades

Both girls came into the studio together and we did a double-fizzy-whammy. Peter Ferreira's fabulous private label and Jane's delicious Dainty Bess.
1 Mar 2023 33 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 2023 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

Veuve Clicquot's Bold Women Awards

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…
3 Jun 2022 17 min

Nederburg's Latest Heritage Heroes

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…
24 May 2022 33 min

From Sanlam to Stellies

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…
19 May 2022 18 min

It's not so cold in Chile

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.
28 Mar 2022 28 min

Alvi's Drift Viognier Bags Some Silverware

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…
23 Mar 2022 12 min
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