About The Winelands
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -An Invitation to chat:
The team at Visit the Winelands are excited to introduce our new chat show, About the Winelands. We will be chatting to influencers and leaders in the wine industry, wine makers, restaurants and other businesses in the winelands.
If you are interested to chat to us on our new show, please email our team at [email protected].
We are looking forward to chatting with you.
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An Interview with with Belinda D'Alba and Steven Vos, Team AFRICAN WINES, Netherlands
March 03, 2021 08:16 - 43 minutes - 79.7 MBAfrican Wines is a specialist wine company offering a vast selection of premium, boutique and ethical wines from South Africa to the discerning wine enthusiast. African Wines work with entrepreneurs in the Netherlands and in South Africa, who have their hearts in the right place and want to give their guest or customer a special experience.
An Interview with Tanja Beutler, Co-Founder, CAPE TOWN WINE HUB, Western Cape, SA
February 22, 2021 12:39 - 27 minutes - 50.2 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Tanja Beutler, Co-Founder of the Cape Town Wine Hub, situated in Strand, Western Cape. Tap into a wealth of wine-related services, all in one spot, conveniently close to producers and routes to market. Cape Town Wine Hub offers bonded storage; national and international transport and delivery; reworks; administration; labelling and related wine industry services all under one roof while providing convenience and efficiency for the client. https://bitmedia24.co...
An interview with Gavin Meiring, Founder and Shareholder of TASTE OF TULBAGH
February 12, 2021 06:13 - 23 minutes - 44 MBTaste Of Tulbagh Brings Superb Award Winning Wines From Estates In Tulbagh Right To Your Door. Often described as the Valley of Abundance, Tulbagh has its own unique beauty and tranquility. Pieter Potter, surveyor general to the first governor of the Cape, Jan van Riebeeck must have felt this way back in 1658 when first setting eyes on the Tulbagh Valley. However he would not have known then that one day the valley was to produce a wide range of exquisite wines. Tulbagh is the fourth oldes...
An Interview with Emmeke van der Meulen, Founding Member, STUDIO ANTIQUES, Somerset West
February 04, 2021 11:43 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MBAbout the Winelands welcome the Founding member of Studio Antiques, Emmeke van der Meulen. The Studio Antiques team, are trained and dedicated in providing conservation and restoration of antique and fine furniture using only traditional, natural, authentic reversible products and techniques. Studio Antiques respect each and every piece of furniture to retain its value during restoration and/or conservation process. Since establishment in 1990, their continued dedicated passion today is to...
An Interview with Johan Malan, Owner and Winemaker at SIMONSIG, Stellenbosch
December 09, 2020 11:08 - 50 minutes - 94.1 MBSimonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives ...
An Interview with Chef Cornelle Minie, Head of Kitchen, THE LONGTABLE, Haskell Vineyards, South Africa
November 10, 2020 05:26 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBGOOD CHEFS COOK BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO, GREAT CHEFS COOK BECAUSE THEY WANT TO! "I studied at Silwood Kitchens in Rondebosch and did a 3 year Grande Diploma course. Started as a trainee at Terroir Restaurant under the supervision of Michael Broughton. Then I travelled abroad to Peebles in Scotland, where I got to work at a Boutique hotel and restaurant with their own fresh produce garden. That is where my love for fresh seasonal food started. After returning to South Africa I have worked my wa...
An Interview with Bronwyn Amm, Founder and Owner Hooked On Salmon, Cape Town
November 01, 2020 07:34 - 23 minutes - 42.6 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS #65 An Interview with Bronwyn Amm, Founder and Owner Hooked On Salmon, Cape Town "The Salmon frenzy has begun. A mother of two & wife to a wonderful man, living in Cape Town, I am so excited to have the opportunity to supply quality Salmon & Trout to friends and family direct to their door. My highly acclaimed supplier has 25 years experience in the Salmon business and is a preferred supplier to boutique hotels, B&Bs and retail outlets. Nutritionally dense & something o...
An Interview with Boela Gerber, Cape Wine Master and Winemaker at GROOT CONSTANTIA, Constantia, South Africa
October 16, 2020 07:37 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Cape Wine Master and Winemaker at Groot Constantia, Boela Gerber. Boela joined Groot Constantia as winemaker in 2001. Groot Constantia is South Africa's oldest wine farm (335 years old in 2020) is also one of the oldest brands in the world which has reached iconic status. It all began in 1679, when Simon van der Stel was appointed by the Dutch East India Company to govern the Cape of Good Hope. After years of loyal service, he requested land from the Company....
An Interview with Barbara Mackenzie, Operations Manager HASKELL VINEYARDS, Stellenbosch, South Africa
October 14, 2020 10:49 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBHaskell Vineyards is located in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Currently Haskell Vineyards estate of 23 hectares has 14 hectares planted under vine, with grape varietals including Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz, all under the watchful eye of Rudolph Steenkamp since 2018. Approximately up to 60 000 bottles a year, half of which is sold within South Africa, the remainder exported throughout Africa, Europe, Asia and America. About Barbara Mackenzie - Operations ...
An Interview with Barry Scholfield, Founder and Owner of the WINE GAMES South Africa
October 12, 2020 09:09 - 33 minutes - 60.9 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Barry Scholfield, Founder and Owner of the Wine Games and Somm.co.za Wine Games is a fun, informative, interactive, gamified wine tasting from the comfort of your own home. Spend a night-in traveling the world of wine from the comfort of your sofa while testing your palate against the rest of Mzansi. Or, gather a rabble and compete in real time from the palm of your hand while the Wine Games designated sommelier team guides you along the journey, on the big scree...
An Interview with Heidi Dietstein, Winemaker at SPIER, Stellenbosch, South Africa
August 31, 2020 17:40 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Heidi Dietstein, Winemaker at Spier located in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Heidi specializes in making Methode Cap Classique and Premium - Super premium red wines. Spier is one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms with a recorded history dating back to 1692. While rooted in this heritage, they have a vibrant and conscious energy, and are home to one of the largest collections of contemporary South African art. "Our wines are among the most awarded in the count...
An Interview with Sjaak Nelson, Winemaker JORDAN WINE ESTATE, Stellenbosch, South Africa
August 31, 2020 17:38 - 26 minutes - 49.7 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Pieter "Bubbles" Ferreira, GRAHAM BECK situated in Robertson, South Africa. The foundations for the success of the Graham Beck brand were laid in 1983 when the late Graham Beck purchased Madeba, a farm located outside the Western Cape town of Robertson. It was his ardent ambition to establish a world-class winery in this area that saw the erection of a state-of-the-art cellar and groundbreaking tasting facility, ensuring the growing reputation of Graham Beck MCC...
An Interview with Pieter "Bubbles" Ferreira, GRAHAM BECK, Robertson, South Africa
August 31, 2020 17:33 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Pieter "Bubbles" Ferreira, GRAHAM BECK situated in Robertson, South Africa. The foundations for the success of the Graham Beck brand were laid in 1983 when the late Graham Beck purchased Madeba, a farm located outside the Western Cape town of Robertson. It was his ardent ambition to establish a world-class winery in this area that saw the erection of a state-of-the-art cellar and groundbreaking tasting facility, ensuring the growing reputation of Graham Beck MCC...
An Interview with Matthew Day, Winemaker KLEIN CONSTANTIA, South Africa
August 31, 2020 17:21 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Matthew Day, Winemaker at Klein Constantia situated in Constantia, South Africa. Dating back to 1685 and described as one of the world’s most beautiful wine estates, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with views across False Bay. The perfect location for cool climate wines, Klein Constantia produces some of South Africa’s top wines, including one of the world’s best natural sweet wines, Vin de Constance. ...
An interview with Emma Bruwer, Winemaker at LE LUDE ESTATE, Franschhoek, South Africa
August 31, 2020 17:18 - 23 minutes - 44.1 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Emma Bruwer, Winemaker at Le Lude Estate situated in Franschhoek, South Africa. Le Lude, a wine farm in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley of South Africa’s Western Cape, follows an ethos committed to its founding family and the crafting of naturally bottle-fermented sparkling wines, known as Cap Classique. Here the Barrow family have made their home, writing a new chapter in a premier wine region where French Huguenots, fleeing persecution for their religious...
An Interview with Lukas Wentzel, Winemaker, GROOTE POST, in Darling, South Africa
August 31, 2020 17:05 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Lukas Wentzel, Winemaker at Groote Post, situated in the Darling Hills of South Africa. Lukas has been winemaker at Groote Post since 2000 where Groote Post has grown from strength to strength with him at the helm. Groote Post is a historic 18th century farm on the Cape's West Coast where winemaking traditions have been revived by the Pentz family, third and fourth generation dairymen, namely Peter and Nick Pentz. READ MORE HERE https://bitmedia24.com/about-t...
An Interview with Callan Williams, Founder & Winemaker, THE GARAJEEST, South Africa
August 27, 2020 16:41 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Callan Williams, founder and winemaker, "The Garajeest", South Africa. The Garajeest is a premium, handcrafted wine brand. Focused on the unconventional and a creative spirit, Callan’s dream of making wine that has edge, authenticity, character and convincingly translates the honest and down to earth character of the cultivar, is now being realised. The Garajeest Cabernet Franc & The Garajeest Semillon - both produced in limited numbers - are inspired by icons t...
An interview with Martin Cahnbley, Founder of PLANET WINE, New Zealand
August 26, 2020 10:09 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Martin Cahnbley, Founder of Planet Wine, New Zealand. He was born in Germany and grew up in South Africa. "I was lucky enough to attend the University of Cape Town, close to some of the most beautiful and welcoming vineyards and wineries in the world. I started collecting red wines from the exceptional 1978 South African vintage and the cellar continues to grow. I have been involved in marketing roles in the wine industry in South Africa, Australia, New Zeala...
An Interview with Erica Taylor, Founder of UNCORKIFIED, PR and Marketing Professional
August 16, 2020 06:25 - 43 minutes - 79.7 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Erica Taylor, Founder of Uncorkified.com. Erica is an Independent PR & Marketing Professional since 2009 with over 16 years of international industry experience and Wine industry focused since 2017. Erica has lived in New York, Mumbai and currently resides Cape Town, South Africa. SUBSCRIBE HERE https://socialmedia101.gr8.com/ READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-53-meet-erica-taylor-founder-of-uncorkified-pr-and-marketing-professiona...
An Interview with Marinda Blake, Owner BLAKE FAMILY WINES, Swartland region of South Africa
August 14, 2020 09:26 - 26 minutes - 49.4 MBBLAKE FAMILY WINES - Owners Andries & Marinda Blake have a commitment to quality and are passionate about crafting exceptional wines. They nurture their wines and create gems. This philosophy has led to naming their two flagship blends after semi-precious stones – Tourmaline and Amethyst. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-52-an-interview-with-marinda-blake-owner-blake-family-wines-swartland-region-of-south-africa/ PROMOTION - Get 15% discount on Blake Family Win...
An Interview with Colyn Truter, Chairman and Founding Member of CAPE SITE SPECIFIC wines, South Africa
August 11, 2020 04:35 - 40 minutes - 75.3 MBCAPE SITE SPECIFIC - The members are made up of a collection of small independent producers together with single family generation winemakers producing wine from their respective estates. READ MORE HERE "We believe that through Cape Site Specific we can start to educate, inform and change perceptions of the national and international Trade, Media and consumers on the significance of our diversity within our respective appellations. Although all producers don’t necessarily believe in ...
An Interview with KEN FORRESTER, Owner of Ken Forrester Vineyards and Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa
July 31, 2020 01:10 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Ken Forrester of Ken Forrester Wines, which is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, in the heart of South Africa’s most famous wine region Stellenbosch. Over the years the Ken Forrester range of top quality wines have received massive national and international acclaim with literally hundreds of awards and accolades. READ MORE HERE - The history of the farm dates back to 1689 and was first named Scholtzenhof, one of the oldest farms in Stellenbos...
An Interview Gerhard van der Watt, CEO of PERDEBERG WINES, Paarl, South Africa
July 24, 2020 14:33 - 46 minutes - 85.3 MBAbout The Wineland welcomes Gerhard van der Watt, the Chief Executive Officer of Perdeberg Wines, situated in Paarl, South Africa. Perdeberg Cellar has one primary mission: “To create wines of excellence and difference.” Valuing long term relationships and seeking to establish value added relationships beyond the obvious. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-48-an-interview-with-gerhard-van-der-watt-ceo-of-perdeberg-wines-paarl-south-africa/
An Interview with De Bruyn Steenkamp, Owner and CWM, FRIESLAND Wines, Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA
July 15, 2020 02:34 - 25 minutes - 47 MBLocated in the Bottelary Hills, with elevated south-west facing slopes overlooking Table Bay, the Steenkamp farms Friesland and Groenland are ideally situated for producing the finest quality Stellenbosch varieties. Friesland is also a province in the northern part of The Netherlands, and hence honours the Dutch heritage of the first Steenkamps settling in the Cape during the late 1600’s. READ MORE HERE De Bruyn and Piet are the 4th generation Steenkamp's farming on the family land,...
ABOUT THE WINELANDS #46 - Meet Arco Laarman, Founder and Owner, LAARMAN WINES, South Africa
July 12, 2020 16:42 - 33 minutes - 62.4 MBAfter nearly a decade as cellarmaster of an elite Paarl based estate and creating award-winning wines, acclaimed South African winemaker Arco Laarman ventured out and created Laarman Wines to further his passion for the art of winemaking. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-46-meet-arco-laarman-founder-and-owner-laarman-wines-south-africa/
An interview with Vincent and Fiona Bührer of Family Owned SAXENBURG Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa
July 10, 2020 10:34 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Vincent and Fiona Bührer, brother and sister team and owners of Saxenburg Wine Estate, situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The Saxenburg mission is to share their wines with enthusiasts around the globe to create wonderful and lasting moments. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-45-meet-vincent-and-fiona-buhrer-of-family-owned-saxenburg-wine-estate/
An Interview with Deidre Taylor, Sales & Marketing Manager, KANONKOP Wine Estate, South Africa
July 08, 2020 10:55 - 29 minutes - 53.5 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Deidre Taylor, the Sales and Marketing Manager for Kanonkop Wine Estate which is situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Kanonkop is a 4th generation family-owned estate, which has been handed down from generation to generation and is now in the hands of brothers Paul and Johann Krige. The name Kanonkop is derived from a hillock (kop) on the Simonsberg mountain above the estate from where, during the 17th and 18th centuries, a cannon (kanon) was fired to announc...
An Interview with S.J. Kruger, Founder and Owner of LATE BLOOMER Boutique Winery
July 05, 2020 14:41 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBBased on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, Late Bloomer Boutique Winery handcrafts every bottle, making each bottle a unique experience with its own story. Every Vintage is carefully planned to be special and different from every other vintage. Late Bloomer's vision is to bring together family and friends drinking good wine, creating stories and lasting memories. Being a new wine producer, we aim for challenging the status quo; bringing something new and creating a memorable experience every ti...
ABOUT THE WINELANDS - Meet Zunia Boucher-Meyers, Co-Owner & Chef AVONTUUR Estate Restaurant
July 03, 2020 04:18 - 30 minutes - 57.2 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Zunia Boucher-Myers, Co-Owner and Chef at the Avontuur Estate Restaurant in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Owner chefs Melanie Paltoglou and Zunia share their passion for food alongside their passion for people, cooking from the heart on the magnificent Avontuur wine estate and stud farm. Eighteen years of 'good looking cooking'. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-42-an-interview-with-zunia-boucher-myers-co-owner-and-chef-the-avontuur-e...
An update with Patrick James Robertson, Founder and CEO THE FISHWIVES CLUB, South Africa
July 01, 2020 05:46 - 24 minutes - 46.1 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS is pleased to welcome Patrick James Robertson of The Fishwives Club. Patrick has some exciting news to share with us. LINKS HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-41-an-update-with-patrick-james-robertson-founder-and-ceo-the-fishwives-club/ THE FISHWIVES CLUB CAN GIVEAWAY - https://fishwivesclub.gr8.com/ READ THE FULL STORY HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-6-an-interview-with-patrick-james-robertson-ceo-of-the-fishwives-club-brand-at-the-f...
An Interview with Carmen Crous, Owner of ETEN HEALTH BAR, Stellenbosch
June 28, 2020 14:12 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Carmen Crous, Founder and Owner of Eten Health, located in De Wet Square, Stellenbosch CBD, South Africa. The food offerings to complement the challenging, fast-paced, but healthy lifestyle which is prevalent of today’s environment. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-40-an-interview-with-carmen-crous-founder-and-owner-of-eten-health-bar-stellenbosch/
An Interview with Cathy Brewer, VILLIERA WINE ESTATE, Stellenbosch
June 26, 2020 02:04 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Cathy Brewer, who heads up the Sales and Marketing of Villiera Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. Cathy is also a member of the Grier family who own the Wine Estate. Villiera is a family run winery in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, a pioneering quality wine company committed to preserving the environment and have been rewarded with membership to the Biodiversity of Wine Initiative. Villiera specialise in Cap Classique and have a strong reputation for Sauvig...
An Interview with Nora Sperling-Thiel, Director of DELHEIM, Stellenbosch
June 24, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Nora Sperling-Thiel, who is the eldest daughter of Patriarch and South African wine industry legend, the late Michael Hans “Spatz” Sperling. Delheim is a family owned wine estate, WWF-SA Conservation Champion, acknowledged as an industry leader committed to conservation, responsible production practices and integrated environmental management systems. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-38-an-interview-with-nora-sperling-thiel-director...
An Interview with Paul de Villiers, Owner of LANDSKROON WINE ESTATE, Paarl, South Africa
June 21, 2020 02:50 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Paul de Villiers, owner of Landskroon Wine Estate, Paarl in South Africa. Landskroon is situated along the southwestern slopes of Paarl Mountain, just 40 minutes from Cape Town and right in the heart of the Cape Winelands. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-37-an-interview-with-paul-de-villiers-owner-of-landskroon-wine-estate-paarl-south-africa/ The winemaking tradition at Landskroon dates back to the 17th century when the French...
An Interview with Philip Myburgh, Owner or DE MEYE WINE ESTATE, Stellenbosch, South Africa
June 19, 2020 03:41 - 23 minutes - 43.3 MBThe De Meye Estate is a family-owned boutique winery, situated in the lush Mulservlei area on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, South Africa's most prestigious wine making region. This special little spot of earth has been home- and farming ground to the Myburgh family for five generations, with the estate being named after the De Meye river in Holland, the birthplace of the first Myburgh, who came to farm in South Africa in 1665. We are proud that despite current industry trends, we have remaine...
An Interview with Dr Edo Heyns, Strategic Development & Marketing Manager, L'AVENIR ESTATE
June 17, 2020 06:11 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBL’Avenir’s rich history dates back to the late 1600s, when the estate was one of the very first sites identified for grape growing by the Cape’s earliest European settlers. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-35-an-interview-with-dr-edo-heyns-strategic-development-and-marketing-manager-of-lavenir-estate-stellenbosch/ The estate was renamed L’Avenir in 1992 by Mark Wiehe, a Mauritian businessman, who left a career of trading sugar in London to purchase the farm. ...
An Interview with Rijk Melck, owner of MURATIE WINE ESTATE, Stellenbosch, South Africa
June 14, 2020 13:03 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Rijk Melck from Muratie Wine Estate, tucked into the exquisite Knorhoek Valley north of Stellenbosch. Muratie has a desire to protect a century’s old wine experience that is a magnet for wine lovers around the world. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-34-an-interview-with-rijk-melck-owner-of-muratie-wine-estate-stellenbosch-south-africa/ Muratie's rich history is captured in every nook and cranny. Wherever you are on the estate y...
An interview with Rob & Chris Boustred, REMHOOGTE WINE ESTATE, Stellenbosch, South Africa
June 12, 2020 05:27 - 35 minutes - 65.2 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Rob and Chris Boustred from Remhoogte Wine Estate on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains in Stellenbosch, South Africa. A family owned and run estate, Chris Boustred says “We would like people who drink our wines to experience the estate, our soils, our slopes, our vines and our terroir. Wine should be experienced and not merely drunk and we endeavour to make every bottle of our wine a memorable experience. SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON MAGNUMS HERE - https://b...
An Interview with Gizelle Coetzee, Sales and Marketing Manager MELLASAT VINEYARDS Paarl
June 10, 2020 03:35 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBMellasat Vineyards was created by the Richardson family in 1996 from the original farm Dekkersvlei which was established in 1693. Located near Paarl, in the heart of South Africa’s famous winelands just 45 mins from Cape Town. The vineyard enjoys a spectacular position under the dramatic Klein Drakenstein mountains together with panoramic views of the Paarl and its famous granite domes. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-32-an-interview-with-gizelle-coetzee-sale...
An Interview with Willem du Plessis, Marketing Liaison for RUSTENBERG WINE ESTATE, Stellenbosch, South Africa
June 07, 2020 12:26 - 33 minutes - 63.2 MBThe Rustenberg Estate has a rich history dating back to 1682 and by 1781, around 3000 cases of wine were produced on the farm. The Estate is nestled in the valley of the Simonsberg Mountain which is located in South Africa’s premium wine region, Stellenbosch. A magnificent setting with regular Cape Leopard sightings via Game camera's installed across the estate. In 1941 Peter and Pamela Barlow bought Rustenberg, later acquiring Schoongezicht and reuniting the properties. Their son Simon ...
An Interview with Justin Gous of JUSTIN UNCORKED, Wine, Spirits & Lifestyle Blogger based in Cape Town, South Africa
June 05, 2020 11:17 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Justin Gous, of Justin Uncorked, The Wine, Spirits & Lifestyle Blogger 'As much as I love taking (minimal) risks with fashion trends, popping prints and colorful jackets, exploring different restaurants and taking occasional (and very rare) hikes on Lion's Head, nothing comes close to the joy of uncorking a bottle a fine red wine or mixing a daring gin & tonic. This is me, Justin Uncorked, uncorking my life by sharing my journey with Wine & Spirits lovers across...
An Interview with Abigail Bisogno, Founder and Co Owner of THE SPICE ROUTE DESTINATION, Suider Paarl, South Africa
June 02, 2020 23:00 - 24 minutes - 45.5 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Abigail Bisogno, Founder and Co Owner of The Spice Route Destination, Suider Paarl in South Africa. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-29-an-interview-with-abigail-bisogno-founder-and-co-owner-of-the-spice-route-destination-suider-paarl-south-africa/ https://visitthewinelands.bitmedia24.com/ Centuries ago, anyone with a desire to explore exotic flavours and experiences would have needed to wait for the seasonal return of the tra...
An Interview with Siwela Sweetness Masoga, Founder and Owner of SIWELA WINES, Western Cape, South Africa
May 31, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 40.6 MBSiwela Wines Pty Ltd is a Proudly South African Black owned wine producer established in the Western Cape. Our exclusive range of premium quality wines are produced to encourage our wine enthusiasts to embrace our beautifully rooted African culture, Heritage and originality through each sip of Siwela wine of choice. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-#28---meet-siwela-sweetness-masoga,-founder-of-siwela-wines,-western-cape,-south-africa/ Siwela is an indigenous...
An Interview with Kelly Zetler, owner of THE THIRSTY SCARECROW located on the Mooiberge Farm, Stellenbosch, South Africa
May 29, 2020 06:58 - 18 minutes - 35.2 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Kelly Zetler from The Thirsty Scarecrow, a craft beer pub and eatery on the Mooiberge Farm in Stellenbosch. After being greeted by the friendliest of scarecrows, you can sit back and enjoy the great food, drinks and incredible view of the Strawberry fields and the Mooiberge Mountains. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-#27---an-interview-with-kelly-zetler,-business-owner-at-the-thirsty-scarecrow,-mooiberge-farm,-stellenbosch/
An Interview with Lisa Fontannaz, Founder of LISALOVESWINES, Cape Town, South Africa
May 27, 2020 02:49 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MBAbout The Winelands welcomes Lisa Fontannaz from LISALOVESWINES, a company offering tours in the magnificent Cape Winelands, and also is a showcase for beautiful wines! READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-#26---an-interview-with-lisa-fontannaz,-founder-and-owner-of-lisaloveswines/ Lisa Fontannaz offers customised tours to the Cape Winelands for the International tourist as well as local visitors to the Cape. The tours can be conducted in English, French, Italian...
An Interview with Johannes Richter, Journalist at WINELAND MEDIA, a division of VinPrO, the representative organisation for South African wine cellars and wine grape producers.
May 24, 2020 02:58 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBAbout The Winelands chats to Johannes Richter, Journalist at Wineland Media, a division of VinPro which is the representative organisation for South African wine cellars and wine grape producers. WineLand Media is a division of VinPro which is an organisation representivity of South African wine cellars and grape producers. They have a wide subscriber base which includes 2 150 producers and wineries, 750 winemakers, 210 viticulturists, educational institutions, media, key directors and m...
An interview with Markus Schwemberger, General Manager, DEVON VALLEY HOTEL, Stellenbosch, South Africa
May 21, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 42.5 MBThe Devon Valley Hotel is tucked away in a tranquil corner of the Winelands, boasting some of the most breathtaking views of hotels in Stellenbosch. Most of the fifty stylishly furnished rooms offer simply spectacular views across vineyards and olive groves towards the Helderberg in the distance. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-#24---an-interview-with-markus-schwemberger,-general-manager-devon-valley-hotel,-stellenbosch/ SIGN UP HERE - https://aboutthewinela...
An Interview with CHARLES BACK, owner & winemaker of Fairview Wine & Cheese, PAARL, South Africa
May 20, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MBMeet Charles Back, Owner and Winemaker Fairview Wine and Cheese, located in Paarl, South Africa Charles Back, from lineage of great entrepreneurs, innovators and winemakers, took full responsibility for the farm in 1995 after it being in the family since 1902. Wanting to do things differently, he introduced Mediterranean grapes such as Viognier, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Petite Sirah to the Cape. He also began to make artisanal cheese – a business that has gone on to become every bit ...
An Interview with FRED HART, Wine Influencer and Founder of UNCORK SA
May 16, 2020 23:00 - 46 minutes - 86.3 MBABOUT THE WINELANDS welcomes Fred Hart, Wine Influencer and Founder of Uncork SA. Uncork was birthed in 2017 by Fred Hart. What started as a personal memory bank quickly snowballed and became a passion-project. Craftsmanship is the central element around which all content is created for Uncork SA. Highlighting and promoting the amazing wine and spirits industry, and some of the characters behind the "liquid art". Over time this evolved to include Luxury accommodation, fine glassware and ci...
An interview with THORNTON PILLAY, Winemaker at Highgate Wine Estate, KZN, South Africa
May 14, 2020 23:00 - 16 minutes - 31.4 MBAbout the Winelands welcomes Thornton Pillay, the Winemaker at Highgate Wine Estate in the Midlands, KZN, South Africa. READ MORE HERE - https://bitmedia24.com/about-the-winelands-#21---an-interview-with-thornton-pillay,-winemaker-at-highgate-wine-estate,-kzn/ In 1996 the Kassier family came to purchase Highgate farm, what was then, a small 1ha hydroponic vegetable farm in the misty hills of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands. Between 2010 and 2015, the family produced wine as an interest r...