Programme & Podcasts

Find out who'll be featured on the next edition of Classic Wine with Anchor Carrie Adams, as well as "Download and Listen" to previous programmes.

31 October 2014, Friday

Carrie spoke to Andy Watts, Master Distiller at The James Sedgwick Distillery in South Africa about the 2014 Wellingtonian of the Year Award. Mike Ratcliffe, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Vilafonte spoke to Carrie about Vilafonte celebrating its 10th vintage!

24 October 2014, Friday

Carrie spoke to Thys Louw, Chairman of the Sauvignon Blanc Interest Group of South Africa (SBIG) on 2014 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10. Hein Koegelenberg, CEO of La Motte Wine Estate spoke to Carrie about the 2014 Nedbank Green Wine Awards. Michael Fridjhon, Director of RMB WineX; Wine industry authority; Former head of Sotheby's Wine department in South Africa; Visiting Professor of Wine Business at the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town chatted to Carrie about 2014 RMB WineX.

17 October 2014, Friday

Carrie spoke to Etienne Cassuto, Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët Ambassador Pernot Ricard South Africa about the Champagne. Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright, Cape Wine Master, Editor-in-Chief and Wine Buyer for WineStyle chatted about the 2014 WineStyle People’s Choice Awards. Carrie also talked to Michelle Naude, Marketing & Corporate Communications Director at Volvo Car South Africa about the Volvo VAT Back Campaign.

10 October 2014, Friday

Carrie spoke to Bennie Howard, Vice Chairman of Veritas, Cape Wine Master, and Wine Consultant. Carrie also chatted to Benjamin Gibbs, MD of Vingooo SA about the product, Vingooo. Carrie also talked to Ling Dobson, Area Principal in Plett and Knysna Pam Golding Properties about a new “Bubbly Wine Region". Lastly, Carries spoke to Koos Jordaan, General Manager of Lourensford about Wine and Conservation.

3 October2014, Friday

Carrie spoke to Georg Riedel, 10th Generation Owner of Riedel about his visit to South Africa. Carrie also chatted to Pieter Walser, CEO, Founder, Winemaker & Driver BLANKbottle about winemaking on the edge. Carrie also talked to Jeremy Sampson, Contributor to Classic Wine Magazine; Executive Chairman of Interbrand SampsonDeVilliers; and Visiting Professor from University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business about his top 6 picks for this Summer.

26 September 2014, Friday

Carrie spoke to Thom Hughes, Exec Chef Proprietor about the The Steamworks Gastropub. Carrie also chatted to Chef Martin Kobald, Honorary President of the SA Chef’s Association about J.C. Le Roux Méthode Cap Classique pairings. Carrie also talked to Clifford Roberts, Journalist with a special interest in wine, food and travel about his Classic Wine Article "The Rooibos Phenomenon". Lastly, Carrie spoke to Michael Avery, Presenter and Classic Business; and Contributor to Classic Wine about his Classic Wine Article "Sunshine and Chardonnay to sell on a 30-year lease".

12 September 2014, Friday

Carrie spoke to Andries Blake, Owner and Winemaker of Blake Family Wines about their Award-winning Blake Family Wines Amethyst 2011. Carrie also chatted to Cathy Marston, Contributor to Classic Wine Magazine about her new book “Love you wine”. Carrie also chatted to Juliet Cullinan, Wine Connoisseur and Director of Juliet Cullinan Wines. Michael Crossley, Director of Reciprocal Wines & Riedel Glassware; Contributor to Classic Wine Magazine; Chair of the Panel: 2014 Classic Wine Top 6 Sauvignon Blanc Tasting spoke to Carrie about the 2014 Classic Wine Top 6 Tasting of Sauvignon Blancs.

Next Programme

Classic Wine is broadcast Friday evenings between 18h00 and 19h00. Anchor Carrie Adams will keep you informed of all the latest trends and new vintages including harvest reports, restaurant reviews, investment, and other interesting facts associated with the fascinating world of wine. You may look forward to hearing from the makers of the star performers featured in the Classic Wine magazine, and beautiful music to complement the content of this lifestyle programme.