Holiday Special 2020: Why Great Wine Still Matters
For our holiday episode, we invited our South African and French winemakers to reflect on the unprecedented circumstances of 2020, silver linings, and...
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Behind every farm, winemaker, bottle and grape lies an untold story. This is Behind the Bottle, a monthly podcast by Cape Classics, a South African and French wine importer founded in 1992. We are committed to discovering and sharing these tales.
From Family to Community: Peter de Wet on Excelsior's Journey
Peter de Wet, the 5th generation of Excelsior Wine Estate in Robertson, South Africa chats history, winemaking, sustainability and community in this e...
Nicolas Bureau on Glenelly: 200 Years in the Making
Nicolas Bureau, Glenelly's Export Director and Proprietor May-Eliane de Lencquesaing's grandson, shares the background on his family and the farm, whi...
Vincent & Tania Carême: From Vouvray to Swartland
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, Tani...
The Road to the Rhône & Languedoc with Robert Bradshaw
Robert Bradshaw, Cape Classics President & COO, shares his journey and rationale behind the importer’s largest launch ever, which comprises two of reg...
Behind the Music at DeMorgenzon with Carl Van der Merwe
Winemaker 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
Winemaker Gavin Bruwer Slabbert works with Bruwer Raats to craft Raats Family Wines, Mvemve Raats and B Vintners from South Africa. In this episode, h...
Bayten, Constantia & Beyond with Lars Maack
Lars Maack chats Bayten and the region of Constantia, South Africa.
The Magic of the Loire Valley with Philippe Chainier
Philippe Chainier discusses growing up in Touraine, France, Domaine Paul Buisse and Clos du Gaimont.