Under the Influence of Kenya
Ahhhh Kenya, the wild wild East of Africa. When I first met Allister in 2015, he was a man with a dream and a vision; to bring Under the...
From Bartender, to Chef to Wine Merchant | A year in the life
Five years ago, as an overambitious young man, newly armed with his degree in Business Law I returned to Zambia – though not the country...
Why wine buffs and the bush are a match made in heaven - via We Are Africa
Melissa Twigg interviewed our CEO Allister Kreft on the ultimate wine experience; sipping it on safari in Africa. Wilderness Safaris...
Under the Influence of Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Our mission as a company is to bring better beverages to Africa, and one of our very first partners in this journey was Hamilton Russell...
Under the Influence of Elgin
It is a fairly well known fact that farmers are hard working and decent folk. They battle the elements, and only then battle the markets,...
Dealing with the drought in the Cape Winelands
Currently the Cape Winelands around Cape Town are experiencing the worst drought on record, and this has been a massive challenge for the...
Under the Influence of the Douro
We were extremely fortunate to visit the Douro wine region in Portugal, where we were told that there are two seasons. Winter, and hot as...
Wine barrels, family and friends
Allister Kreft chatted to Brad Brown, of Do Great Things, exploring his early days in wine, hugely influenced by his father Mike Kreft,...
