Behind the Bottle

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. Leaders in organic farming, the Carêmes produce 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 of 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. In this episode, he dives deep into B Vintners and why South Africa’s soils are unique. B Vintners was created with a mission of celebrating two things: heritage and terroir. Using the building blocks of site, vine pedigree and future, Gavin and Bruwer have combined youthful energy and sage experience to create an innovative approach to winemaking.

Lars 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.