No botox and no collagen fillers in sight, and the 2001 Le Riche Reserve Cabernet looking and drinking like the... more

Peeling the pith off to find a delightful Pithos beneath. Jeff Grier and I chat about the release of his... more

Emile and Carrie discuss their love for wine and their drinking habits. They also talk about managing wine cellars and... more

Rob Brown is a serial entrepreneur, raconteur, wine collector, dad, partner businessman, and loyal client. Join me as we embark... more

John Hooper Jnr wears the same endearing Hooper humility that his forefathers did - it all went towards creating South... more

Every year, Brand Guru Jeremy Sampson and I unpack some of the wines and restaurants that have delighted us and... more

Natie Jankelowitz and Martin Smith collaborate to manifest a lifelong dream in the winelands - with a sprinkle of Italian... more

Chef James Diack scoops another award and we pick his brains for Christmas

Miles Mossop is infectious, intelligent, innovative, inspiring, impressive, and impossibly cute.

Michael Fridjhon is our local wine wizard - a quick insight into what he has conjured up for Winex 2023... more

Heidi Duminy is the Head Girl at the Cape Wine Academy and is putting her indelible stamp on this wonderful... more

He is a winemaker/geologist/viticulturist/husband/dad/eonophile/visionary/friend/powerhouse - but to me is the best weatherman I know.

Uva Mira Wine Estate is part of the Venter Ipsum Optimum phenomenon. The owner, the wine, the property, and the... more

Wade Roger-Lund is part of the revival of one of our oldest and loveliest properties in the Western Cape -... more

Atkins and Adams uncut - what could possibly go wrong?

Assyrtiko flourishes in Stellenbosch under Jordan guidance and we visit the 'Mouse House' in Sussex.

Martin Smith is a favourite person, co-owner of Paserene, and a winemaker par excellence. I spent 42 happy minutes with... more

Paul Cluver IV and I talk grapes and apples and the huge contribution this family has made to the South... more

Sam Shilowa and I unpack 20 years of Epicurean production in the first of a two part series about this... more

Mutle Mogase is an integral part of the success story of Epicurean Wines. Part 2 of this fascinating journey

Anthony Hamilton-Russell and I romance the history and the future of this iconic wine business.

Pedigree abounds. Zinaschke Steyn and I discuss Baronne's 50-year reign as one of South Africa's best-loved reds.

Herve and I unpack a selection of delicious and affordable French wines for your pleasure.

Much loved wine journalist Emile Joubert and I salute the De Wet family - kings of chardonnay in South Africa.

Jos and I spend the best part of an hour happily exploring the woman, the wine, and the succes of... more

James Ochse and I chatted about cult wine, Swartland berries, and the importance of education in the wine industry.

Baptiste Grangeon is third generation winemaker and owner at Domaine Cristia in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. We taste through a few of his... more

Tim Hutchinson is a doyenne of the SA wine industry. He is also the bossman of DGB. We chat about... more

Philosopher, artist, poet, businessman, winemaker and legend. Adam Mason and I recount his own personal, vinous pilgrimage.

I catch up with Riette Eggink, Brand Manager at beautiful Montpellier in Tulbach

I speak to Ghaleb Cachalia about growing up in a freedom-fighting home and discovering the chemistry and framework that constitutes... more

Herve Delabesse is French Wine Guy. He takes us to France for Mothers Day

Luke O'Cuinneagain is a winemaker with a very classy pedigree. We talk about his move from Glenelly to Vergelegen and... more

South Africa is the second largest cider consumer on the planet. I talk to Larry Whitfield of Loxtonia Cider in... more

Malcolm Gooding was the voice of Springbok Radio for many years. I catch up with him about broadcasting, books, olive... more

Both girls came into the studio together and we did a double-fizzy-whammy. Peter Ferreira's fabulous private label and Jane's delicious... more

Delheim winemaker, Roelof Lotriet has made a delicious wild ferment chenin blanc from a Certified Old Vine Single block on... more

Fiona and I remember the legend who was Dave Hughes with lots of love.

Jeff Grier is one of the country's leading Method Cap Classique producers. We talk about the hugely successful brand that... more

Winnie Bowman is a Cape Wine Master, Food and Wine Consultant, and Occupational Health Consultant. Join us as we chat...