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Wine in Focus Ep 5 | Vinnovation: The future of sustainable wines

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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
Chapters
  • 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
15 Jul 2025 English South Africa Business · Investing

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