Behind the Bottle
Behind 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.
Episodes
16 episodes
Why Wine
In this episode Cape Classics’ employees share what they love most about wine and why they continue to choose it.Credits: Audio Production by Johnny DelToro
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Holiday Special 2022: Pairings & Traditions
Cape 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 TobiasThis episode us...
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Episode 14: 30 Years of Stories
To 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
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Episode 13: Boschendal's Danielle Coetsee: History, Winemaking & Her Journey
Danielle Coetsee, Boschendal White Wines Winemaker chats her winemaking strategies, terroir, and what makes their Cap Classique unique.Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias
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Learn More About National Braai Day (South Africa's Heritage Day)
Winemakers, 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
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Chenin Symposium with Bruwer Raats and Vincent & Tania Carême
Renowned 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
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Holiday Special 2021: Optimism for 2022
Cape 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 cre...
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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 reasons to look forward to the upcoming new year. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics...
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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 episode which was recorded at the winery. Excelsior crafts South Africa's biggest selling Caber...
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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, which is situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa, but whose story begins over 200 years ago in Fra...
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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, Tania. Leaders in organic farming, the Carêmes produce wine at Domaine Vincent Carême in Vouvray a...
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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 regions, the Rhône & Languedoc.
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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.
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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, he dives deep into B Vintners and why South Africa’s soils are unique. B Vintners was created w...
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