

An intern in Kenya
Please enter the door to enjoy hospitable guidance through my internship time at Under The Influence in Kenya. Before I open the door,...


Conservation in wine | Paul Cluver Estate
We ask Dr Paul Cluver, of Paul Cluver Wines, his definition of conservation and sustainability in the world of wine. He talks through...


Under the Influence Podcast #9 | The Art of Red Wine Blending | Charles Williams | De Toren Wines
We are Under the Influence of blending red wines in the latest podcast! We are lucky to have one of the best in the business, Charles...


G and Tree - for every G+T we plant a tree
We were so excited and grateful to be back at the We Are Africa travel show this year as the sponsor of fine wine and craft spirit...


Under the Influence Podcast #8 | Praisy Dlamini | HER Wines
Praisy Dlamini has walked an incredible path, from her unlikely wine roots in the sugar cane filled hills of Kwazulu Natal. This podcast...


Harvest 2021 with Under the Influence
The seasons move in a wonderful rhythm, and this is especially evident in a vineyard, where cold and leafless winters, break into the...


Under the Influence Podcast #1 | Chardonnay with Joris
In the first Under the Influence Podcast, brought to you by the Together Store, we are joined by Joris van Almenkerk of Almenkerk Wines...


Ode to the winemakers
This post is an ode to all winemakers, but inspired by my father, Mike Kreft, who recently passed away. I am so incredibly lucky to have...





























