EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 30 MIN
Wine in Focus Ep 5 | Vinnovation: The future of sustainable wines
from Investec Focus Radio SA · host Investec
In this final episode, we turn our focus to sustainability and innovation. We go back to where it all begins...the land, the soil, the foundation that supports every vine, every bottle, and every story. Host Lerato Motshologane is joined by Rosa Kruger one of SA's most respected viticulturists and the founder of the Old Vine Project. And Johnathan Grieve, the pioneering force behind Avondale Wines. One of South Africa's most forward-thinking biodynamic wine estates. 00:00: Introduction – Old Vines, innovation and alternatives 02:05: Wild and free – Rosa’s path to purpose 04:41: Art and agriculture – Johnathan’s alternative evolution 06:20: Beyond a buzzword – What does organic really mean? 07:52: More than the soil – A people first approach to sustainability 11:49: The Old Vine Project – Unearthing legacy, celebrating soul 15:58: Listen and learn - Let nature lead the way 22:10: Farming for the future – Longevity and resilience 24:40: Old world, new wisdom – Where does South Africa sit? 27:42: The sustainability dream – Exploring value and vision 29:54: A toast – Growing and glowing together Wine in Focus series page · Investec Focus Radio SA
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In this final episode, we turn our focus to sustainability and innovation. We go back to where it all begins...the land, the soil, the foundation that supports every vine, every bottle, and every story. Host Lerato Motshologane is joined by Rosa Kruger one of SA's most respected viticulturists and the founder of the Old Vine Project. And Johnathan Grieve, the pioneering force behind Avondale Wines. One of South Africa's most forward-thinking biodynamic wine estates. 00:00: Introduction – Old Vines, innovation and alternatives 02:05: Wild and free – Rosa’s path to purpose 04:41: Art and agriculture – Johnathan’s alternative evolution 06:20: Beyond a buzzword – What does organic really mean? 07:52: More than the soil – A people first approach to sustainability 11:49: The Old Vine Project – Unearthing legacy, celebrating soul 15:58: Listen and learn - Let nature lead the way 22:10: Farming for the future – Longevity and resilience 24:40: Old world, new wisdom – Where does South Africa sit? 27:42: The sustainability dream – Exploring value and vision 29:54: A toast – Growing and glowing together
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Wine in Focus Ep 5 | Vinnovation: The future of sustainable wines
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