Why Wine

In this episode Cape Classics’ employees share what they love most about wine and why they continue to choose it.Credits: Audio Production by Johnny DelToro

Cape Classics' South African and French winemakers take a moment to share their favorite holiday pairings & traditions. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics CEO, Robert Bradshaw.Editing Credit: Hannah TobiasThis episode uses three songs sourced from Exzel Music Publishing (www.freemusicpublicdomain.com) under a Standard Music License: "Hark the Herald Angels Sing", "O Holy Night", and "Silent Night" by Jon Sayles.

To commemorate our 30th Anniversary we created a special podcast episode in which our employees share their favorite memory from their time working at Cape Classics.Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias

Danielle Coetsee, Boschendal White Wines Winemaker chats her winemaking strategies, terroir, and what makes their Cap Classique unique.Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias 

Winemakers, Bruwer Raats (Raats Family Wines, Mvemve Raats), Abrie Beeslaar (Kanonkop) and Peter de Wet (Excelsior) join our CEO, Rob Bradshaw to chat all things braai in honor of National Braai Day.Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias

Renowned Chenin Blanc focused winemakers and proprietors, Bruwer Raats and Vincent & Tania Carême deep dive into the varietal. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics CEO, Robert Bradshaw.Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias

Cape Classics' South African and French winemakers take a moment to share what they are most looking forward to in the new year. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics CEO, Robert Bradshaw.Editing Credit: Hannah Tobias Music credit: This episode uses five songs by Poddington Bear ("Flutterbee", "Blossoming", "Warbled Reflection", "Window Shopping", "Steppin' In"), sourced from Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear) under a CC BY-NC 3.0 license.

For our holiday episode, we invited our South African and French winemakers to reflect on the unprecedented circumstances of 2020, silver linings, and reasons to look forward to the upcoming new year. Joining us in conversation is Cape Classics CEO, Robert Bradshaw. Music credit: This episode uses three songs by Poddington Bear ("Steps Light", "Touch", "Window Shopping"), sourced from Free Music Archive (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear) under a CC BY-NC 3.0 license.

Peter de Wet, the 5th generation of Excelsior Wine Estate in Robertson, South Africa chats history, winemaking, sustainability and community in this episode which was recorded at the winery. Excelsior crafts South Africa's biggest selling Cabernet Sauvignon meticulously as they work to improve the soil for future generations and make a difference in the lives of their workers.

Nicolas Bureau, Glenelly's Export Director and Proprietor May-Eliane de Lencquesaing's grandson, shares the background on his family and the farm, which is situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa, but whose story begins over 200 years ago in France.