Episodes

  • It's Tim Atkin Season | Tim Atkin

    It's Tim Atkin Season | Tim Atkin
    Sep 8 2025
    Tim and I slow dance one more time to the tunes of his latest South Africa Report. He is the darling journalist of South Africa right now, tirelessly tasting and rating upwards of 2000 wines a year to help us along the way.
    Interviews with Tim are always fun, electric, informative and worth a listen.
    This year's is no exception... Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
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    35 mins
  • A Tower of Excellence in the Polkedraai | Albie Koch

    A Tower of Excellence in the Polkedraai | Albie Koch
    Aug 29 2025
    De Toren is one of South Africa's top Bordeaux style blend producers.
    I chat to Albie Koch - Managing Partner at this amazing property where he and his team continue to over deliver on quality and somehow seem to raise the bar with every vintage. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
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    46 mins
  • The list of the world's top alcohol brands unpacked | Jeremy Sampson

    The list of the world's top alcohol brands unpacked | Jeremy Sampson
    Aug 6 2025
    Jeremy Sampson, Chairman of Brand Finance, Africa, and my favourite Brand and Marketing guru, brings 50 years of experience to the party as we discover this year's top alcohol brands and postulate their jockeying for top dog status. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
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    58 mins
  • This wine is definitely not Sauer | Jessica Sauerwein

    This wine is definitely not Sauer | Jessica Sauerwein
    Jul 28 2025
    Jessica Sauerwein is the winemaker, viticulturist and co-owner of Sauerwein in Stanford.
    She makes gorgeous Riesling and Pinot Noir.

    We dive into her beginnings, her now and her hopes for the future Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
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    32 mins
  • Wine and whisky tasting in SA's very own Monte Carlo | Janye Barlow

    Wine and whisky tasting in SA's very own Monte Carlo | Janye Barlow
    Jul 22 2025
    Jayne Barlow Manages Walkers Beach Hotel in Plettenberg Bay.
    It's a new, luxury getaway that nestles quietly above Central Beach and boasts some of the best views available along our magnificent Garden Route coastline.
    We chat about what to expect and our upcoming whisky and wine tasting weekend! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
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    15 mins
  • Trophies Really Do Count | Michael Fridjhon

    Trophies Really Do Count | Michael Fridjhon
    Jun 17 2025
    Michael Fridjhon and I unpack the results of another very successful Trophy Wine & Spirits Show, sponsored by Investec. Zeevenwacht shining bright! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
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    32 mins
  • Never Enough Le Riche | Christo Le Riche

    Never Enough Le Riche | Christo Le Riche
    May 15 2025
    Le Riche releases its latest vintages and I catch up with Christo Le Riche to remind you of just how gorgeous these wines are! Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
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    36 mins
  • Local Really is Lekker | Anna Trapido

    Local Really is Lekker | Anna Trapido
    Apr 14 2025
    Anna and I chat South African flavours, aromatics, and ancestral secrets. Visit our online shop · Carrie's Connoisseurs on YouTube · Produced by Solid Gold Podcasts
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    50 mins