Toast with Carrie Adams

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 to leave you craving for a glass.

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. Lourens and Carrie's infectious passion for wine is sure to keep your ears satisfied and engaged.

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 African women to network with fellow women around the world. In essence, enabling SA business women to become global business women. Furthermore, they elaborate on the inspiration of Madame Clicquot as a bold businesswoman during her lifetime.

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 the collection, the love for the vinification process and the joy that goes into making the wines. Enjoy this informative interview discussing Nederburg's premium wines and their rich 230 year history.

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 delivered to your door - at cellar door prices. You are able to order mixed cases that offer a favourable variety from a selection of 148 wines from 73 producers. Furthermore, you can book tastings in advance to include the wines you'd like to taste, and their team will set everything up. An enjoyable conversation on the perfect wine bar nestled in beautiful Stellenbosch.

In this episode of Carrie's Corner, Carrie Adams and Gerard Holden discuss all things Holden Manz wine estate, the joy of experimenting with blends, award-winning Big G which has been the fastest selling Holden Manz wine, the nature of pairing wine with food habits & behaviours around the world as well as welcoming tourists back to the beautiful wine estate.

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.

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 winning wines.

In this episode, host Carrie Adams and Gary Jordan of Jordan Wine Estate discuss the intricate details and latest updates of the 2022 harvest.

In this episode of Carrie's Corner, your host Carrie Adams discusses the 2022 harvest with Gary Jordan, touching in particular, on an exotic new grape in South Africa.