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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

In the latest episode of the Under the Influence podcast, we get to know one of our team members better, Penny Setti! A Somm, educator, wine bar entrepreneur and everything in-between, Penny has worked at renowned properties in the Chef's Warehouse group, and has travelled the whole African continent as our Group Somm. We explore some Somm secrets, and the Art of Storytelling in this deep dive podcast.

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

In the latest Under the Influence podcast we are under the influence of Chenin Blanc with Alex Dale

In this episode of the Under the Influence podcast, we are under the influence of vintage with Dirk Van Zyl, of Glenelly

We speak to the MD of Under the Influence Kenya, Diane Chimboza, as she unpacks her journey in wine. Diane talks about her passion for...

We are delighted to welcome a humble legend of the wine industry into the podcast studio, David Trafford. At Under the Influence, we have...