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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

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

We catch up with friend, Sommelier, and brand builder, Joseph Dhafana, and discuss the art of story telling in hospitality.

We are delighted to welcome Ken Forrester to the cellar studio, as we explore the beautiful and versatile Chenin Blanc grape (and wines).

We welcome Sommelier, Le Roi van de Vyver, to our podcast studio, to talk all things Somm. Recent Head Sommelier of ëlgr Restaurant.

We are joined by Regional Director of Food & Beverage Africa & Indian Ocean at Hilton Hotels, and we explore the current trends in...

In the latest Under the Influence podcast we are under the influence of Cabernet Sauvignon with Jose Conde, founder of Stark-Conde and...

In our latest podcast we are under the influence of terroir, and the incredible vineyards and people behind them