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.
Cape Classics' employees express their enduring passion for wine and explain their reasons for consistently selecting it, offering insights into the beverage's appeal.
21 Dec 2022
Holiday Special 2022: Pairings & Traditions
Cape Classics CEO Robert Bradshaw and South African/French winemakers discuss their favorite holiday wine pairings and traditions in this special episode.
5 Dec 2022
Episode 14: 30 Years of Stories
Cape Classics employees recount memorable experiences and stories from their careers to celebrate the company's 30th anniversary.
12 Sept 2022
Episode 13: Boschendal's Danielle Coetsee: History, Winemaking & Her Journey
Danielle Coetsee, Boschendal White Wines Winemaker, discusses her winemaking strategies and the unique terroir that shapes Boschendal's Cap Classique in this interview.
1 Sept 2022
Learn More About National Braai Day (South Africa's Heritage Day)
Winemakers Bruwer Raats, Abrie Beeslaar, and Peter de Wet discuss South Africa's National Braai Day with Rob Bradshaw, exploring the cultural significance of the holiday in this interview.
16 Jun 2022
Chenin Symposium with Bruwer Raats and Vincent & Tania Carême
Bruwer Raats and Vincent & Tania Carême explore the Chenin Blanc varietal with Robert Bradshaw in an interview, offering insights into winemaking.
28 Dec 2021
Holiday Special 2021: Optimism for 2022
Cape Classics' winemakers and CEO Robert Bradshaw express optimism for 2022, sharing their hopes and expectations for the wine industry in the coming year; this is an interview.
15 Dec 2020
Holiday Special 2020: Why Great Wine Still Matters
Robert Bradshaw, CEO of Cape Classics, discusses the challenges and silver linings of 2020 with South African and French winemakers, offering insights into the wine industry during unprecedented times in this interview.
28 Apr 2020
From Family to Community: Peter de Wet on Excelsior's Journey
Peter de Wet of Excelsior Wine Estate discusses the winery's history, sustainable winemaking practices, and community impact in an interview, highlighting their dedication to future generations.
24 Mar 2020
Nicolas Bureau on Glenelly: 200 Years in the Making
Nicolas Bureau discusses Glenelly's two-century history, tracing its origins from France to its current location in Stellenbosch, South Africa, in this interview.
19 Dec 2019
Vincent & Tania Carême: From Vouvray to Swartland
Vincent Carême and Tania Carême discuss their journey from Vouvray to Swartland as leaders in organic farming and winemaking at Domaine Vincent Carême and Terre Brûlée in this interview.
8 Oct 2019
The Road to the Rhône & Languedoc with Robert Bradshaw
Robert Bradshaw, Cape Classics President & COO, details Cape Classics' expansion into the Rhône and Languedoc regions, explaining the strategic rationale behind this significant launch in an interview.
12 Sept 2019
Behind the Music at DeMorgenzon with Carl Van der Merwe
Winemaker Carl Van der Merwe discusses DeMorgenzon's history and winemaking philosophy, explaining the unique practice of playing music to the vines in this interview.
18 Jul 2019
Gavin Bruwer on History, Heritage & Vine Exploration with B Vintners
Winemaker Gavin Bruwer Slabbert discusses B Vintners' mission to honor South Africa's heritage and terroir through innovative winemaking practices in this interview.
10 Jun 2019
Bayten, Constantia & Beyond with Lars Maack
Lars Maack discusses Bayten winery and the Constantia wine region of South Africa, offering insights into its unique terroir in this interview.
15 May 2019
The Magic of the Loire Valley with Philippe Chainier
Philippe Chainier explores his upbringing in Touraine, France, and his work at Domaine Paul Buisse and Clos du Gaimont, in an interview about Loire Valley winemaking.
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Cape Classics' employees
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Danielle Coetsee
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6 ratings
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