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    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.
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    Episodes (15)

    Holiday Special 2022: Pairings & Traditions

    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 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.

    Holiday Special 2021: Optimism for 2022

    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 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

    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 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

    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 Cabernet Sauvignon meticulously as they work to improve the soil for future generations and make a difference in the lives of their workers.

    Gavin Bruwer on History, Heritage & Vine Exploration with B Vintners

    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 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.