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...
Bespoke Beverageintelligence training courses
At Under the Influence we have always believed that training should be personalised to the people and the property, and their values and...
Iconic Africa - Wine destinations
Iconic Africa had a chat with old friend and legendary wine guru, Allister Kreft, to get the inside scoop on the South African wine...