UI Podcast #25 | Sebastian Beaumont | Beaumont Family Wines
Under the Influence Africa interviews winemaker and farmer, Sebastian Beaumont, in this exploration of family, wine, Africa and investing in a heritage cellar in Bot River. We are a great admirer of Sebastian and his family's approach to wine and life. We dig in more in this podcast together. About Under the Influence Under the Influence is on a mission to bring better beverages to Africa. Sourcing wine and spirits directly from top independent winemakers and distillers in So
Every glass has a story | The personality of place
One of the pillars of our Art of Storytelling course, is that of place. A place often has a personality of its own, shaped by its history, geography and community. These intertwining stories often have a major impact on what you find inside your wine glass. In this snippet from the Art of Storytelling course, we explore the personality of place, and dive into one of the most characterful places in the South African winelands, the Swartland. Please click here if you want to re
UI Podcast #24 | Anthony Hamilton Russell | Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Pinot Noir. Chardonnay. And one valley that changed the South African wine landscape for these two noble varietals. In this podcast, Under the Influence is joined by Anthony Hamilton Russell of Hamilton Russell Vineyards — a pioneer of the Hemel-en-Aarde and one of the most articulate voices in wine anywhere. We dig into terroir, legacy, and what it takes to build a world-class brand from cool-climate ground up. Better beverages for Africa start with conversations like this o
UI Podcast #21 | Ken Forrester | Exploring Chenin Blanc
We are delighted to welcome Ken Forrester to the cellar studio, as we explore the beautiful and versatile Chenin Blanc grape (and wines).
Art of suggestion | Paul Cluver Estate Pinot Noir
Diane takes us through the beautiful subject of Pinot Noir, and a fantastic example from Paul Cluver. Here are some top tips and talking...
How we choose our drinks brands at Under the Influence
At the launch of the Hilton Wild Spirit Wine list at Klein Constantia, Allister Kreft the CEO of Under the Influence takes us through how...
From berry to bottle and back to berry
This is a personal story, from our CEO, Allister Kreft, just outlining the biography of a few vintages at Belfield Farm. Farming is a...
Wild About Wine Tour - Zambia
The first ever Wild About Wine Tour, Zambia kicked off with 4 epic events, in 4 days, across 2 cities! We collaborated with our Partners,...
