Behind the Bottle
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsBehind every farm, winemaker, bottle and grape lies an untold story. This is Behind the Bottle, a podcast by Cape Classics, a South African and French wine importer founded in 1992. We are committed to discovering and sharing these tales.
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Episodes
Holiday Special 2022: Pairings & Traditions
December 21, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBCape Classics' South African and French winemakers take a moment to share their favorite holiday pairings & traditions. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics CEO, Robert Bradshaw. Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias This episode uses three songs sourced from Exzel Music Publishing (www.freemusicpublicdomain.com) under a Standard Music License: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing", "O Holy Night", and "Silent Night" by Jon Sayles.
Episode 14: 30 Years of Stories
December 05, 2022 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MBTo commemorate our 30th Anniversary we created a special podcast episode in which our employees share their favorite memory from their time working at Cape Classics. Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias
Episode 13: Boschendal's Danielle Coetsee: History, Winemaking & Her Journey
September 12, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBDanielle Coetsee, Boschendal White Wines Winemaker chats her winemaking strategies, terroir, and what makes their Cap Classique unique. Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias
Learn More About National Braai Day (South Africa's Heritage Day)
September 01, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBWinemakers, Bruwer Raats (Raats Family Wines, Mvemve Raats), Abrie Beeslaar (Kanonkop) and Peter de Wet (Excelsior) join our CEO, Rob Bradshaw to chat all things braai in honor of National Braai Day. Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias
Chenin Symposium with Bruwer Raats and Vincent & Tania Carême
June 16, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBRenowned Chenin Blanc focused winemakers and proprietors, Bruwer Raats and Vincent & Tania Carême deep dive into the varietal. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics CEO, Robert Bradshaw. Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias
Holiday Special 2021: Optimism for 2022
December 28, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBCape Classics' South African and French winemakers take a moment to share what they are most looking forward to in the new year. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics CEO, Robert Bradshaw. Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias Music credit: This episode uses five songs by Poddington Bear ("Flutterbee", "Blossoming", "Warbled Reflection", "Window Shopping", "Steppin' In"), sourced from Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear) under a CC BY-NC 3.0 license.
Holiday Special 2020: Why Great Wine Still Matters
December 15, 2020 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBFor our holiday episode, we invited our South African and French winemakers to reflect on the unprecedented circumstances of 2020, silver linings, and reasons to look forward to the upcoming new year. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics CEO, Robert Bradshaw. Music credit: This episode uses three songs by Poddington Bear ("Steps Light", "Touch", "Window Shopping"), sourced from Free Music Archive (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear) under a CC BY-NC 3.0 license.
From Family to Community: Peter de Wet on Excelsior's Journey
April 28, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBPeter de Wet, the 5th generation of Excelsior Wine Estate in Robertson, South Africa chats history, winemaking, sustainability and community in this episode which was recorded at the winery. Excelsior crafts South Africa's biggest selling Cabernet Sauvignon meticulously as they work to improve the soil for future generations and make a difference in the lives of their workers.
Nicolas Bureau on Glenelly: 200 Years in the Making
March 24, 2020 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBNicolas Bureau, Glenelly's Export Director and Proprietor May-Eliane de Lencquesaing's grandson, shares the background on his family and the farm, which is situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa, but whose story begins over 200 years ago in France.
Vincent & Tania Carême: From Vouvray to Swartland
December 19, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThis 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.
The Road to the Rhône & Languedoc with Robert Bradshaw
October 08, 2019 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBRobert 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.
Behind the Music at DeMorgenzon with Carl Van der Merwe
September 12, 2019 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWinemaker Carl Van der Merwe tells DeMorgenzon’s story, sharing his winemaking philosophy and revealing why music is played to the vines.
Gavin Bruwer on History, Heritage & Vine Exploration with B Vintners
July 18, 2019 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBWinemaker 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.
Bayten, Constantia & Beyond with Lars Maack
June 10, 2019 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBLars Maack chats Bayten and the region of Constantia, South Africa.
The Magic of the Loire Valley with Philippe Chainier
May 15, 2019 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.55 MBPhilippe Chainier discusses growing up in Touraine, France, Domaine Paul Buisse and Clos du Gaimont.