UK Wine Show: Recent Episodes
Chris Scott
The UK Wine Show is all about wine and the UK wine scene. We interview winemakers, consumers, wine bar owners, scientists, you name it, if it is about wine in the UK we will cover it. Almost all good wine from around the world washes up on these shores so we'll find out more about the people behind the wines that are making a splash.
We focus in on the performance of fine wine market and en primeur over the last 20 years with Tom Burchfield, head of market intelligence at Liv-ex.
In this episode we talk to Liv-ex to find out what is happening to fine wine trading during the US trade tariff war and the impact on EU fine wine.
We're talking tariffs with Robbie Stevens of Liv-ex and how they affected fine wine trading in Trumps first administration.
Find out how fine wines are traded with Tom Burchfield, head of market intelligence at Liv-ex.
In this second episode with Sandy Booth we continue to explore how polytunnels are being used to grow grapes and the pros and cons.
Grapevines grown under poly tunnels is the topic of this first episode with Sandy Booth of New Forest Fruit.
Libby and Chris taste four wines from Lisboa and suggest food pairings for each, thinking about Portuguese cuisine and dishes to serve with them.
Lisboa is the largest wine region in Portugal, stretching 130km along the Atlantic coast. We explore the region with Libby Brodie, ambassador for Wines of Lisboa, sponsors of this episode.
Aus Trade supports Australian wine producers seeking to enter the UK and Ireland by matching them with importers and distributors. We speak to Will Downey to find out more about their activities.
The Crouch Valley in Essex with its unique microclimate is gaining a reputation for high quality still Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Chris Buckley tells us more about this up-and-coming wine region.
In our second interview with Stephen Waters we take a look at the different programmes that Watershed runs for hospitality professionals.
This week we take a look at hospitality management development courses offered by the Watershed Group with founder Stephen Waters.
Pests and disease are challenging for grape growers, and the UK's wet and humid climate especially so. Chris Buckley gives us a birds eye view of measures to protect the vines.
Ever thought how wine compares to beer, in terms of the beverage itself or the industry? We ask our beer educator Jamie Percival to bring us up to speed on the similarities and differences between the two.
This episode we're branching out to explore beer, find out about the WSET's new qualification that ThirtyFifty is teaching with beer expert and sommelier Jamie Percival
In this second episode, we delve into the changes that are happening in the UK viticulture scene with Chris Buckley of VineWorks.
The first in a series on contract growing and vineyard management in the UK with Chris Buckley on Vine Works.
RootWave�s electric weed control system is revolutionising vineyard management with a chemical-free, soil-friendly solution. The device uses high-frequency electricity to kill weeds from the inside out, both above and below ground.
Get the inside track on the Vintners Company with Ian Harris MBE. The livery company dates back 660 years and is very much thriving today in its support of the wine industry.
Another look behind the scenes, this time looking into training and packages that Sam typically provides his staff to develop their roles within the restaurants.
We go behind the scenes with Sam Harrison owner of Sams Riverside restaurants and cafes in West London to find out how they train and develop their staff.
A new food and beverage course for the hospitality industry will provide vital training for front of house house staff.
Renowned restaurateur Neville Abraham has 50 years experience in hospitality, he shares insights into the restaurant scene and training for careers in hospitality.
We've heard how vines are grafted onto root stocks and now its time to be planted in the ground. Sam Doncaster concludes our series on grafting vines.
We continue our dive into grafting vines, looking at how the plants are grown in nurseries with Sam Doncaster.
We dig deep into the process of grafting vines onto disease resistant root stocks with Sam Doncaster.
Wine platform provider Wine Owners enables merchants to keep virtual stocks of wine and trade with other businesses. CEO Nick Martin tells us how it all works.
If you are starting a wine business, Wine Owners provides software platforms to get start-ups up and running. In this episode we explore how their Wine Hub can help.
Technology meets wine in this episode with Wine Owners CEO Nick Martin. They provide software platforms for SMEs in the wine industry to drive business efficiencies and growth.
In this spotlight on Rioja we focus on the climate and key grape varieties that are highlighted in the WSET Level 3 specification.
Stub Vineyards are in the North West of Zealand in Denmark. We talk to the owner Carl Stub on the grapes he is growing and the styles of wines being made.
We look into the Danish wine scene with vineyard owner Carl Stub who gives an overview of Denmark and the growing interest in wine.
Reusing wine bottles is an initiative of the Porto Protocol in their mission to make wine more sustainable. We talk to Marta Mendonca on the arguments supporting reusability.
Making wine more sustainable is the mission of the Porto Protocol Foundation. Listen to Marta Mendonca on some of the initiatives that are already in place.
We go behind the scenes at Decanter magazine with James Button the regional editor for Italy and find out about current Italian wine trends in different regions.
We go behind the scenes at the Decanter World Wine Awards with marketing manager Olivia Mason on how the wines are organised for judging purposes and what happens to the leftover wine.
Find out how wines are judged and scored in the Decanter Wine Awards with Regional Chair for Tuscany Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW.
Sustainability in wine is a hot topic, affecting all parts of the value chain for wine. The Sustainable Wine Roundtable is taking action to bring about change with initiatives such as the lightweight bottle accord.
Sam Doncaster talks us through the process of creating new hybrid grape varieties from seed through to commercial release.
An introduction to hybrid grapevines and a historical perspective into breeding vines with PIWI wine expert Sam Doncaster.
Geek out on water management in the vineyard and find out how regenerative farming techniques can help with Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles.
Exploring the region of Paso Robles in California where Tablas Creek are planting traditional Rhone varieties. Find out why in this episode with Jason Haas.
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are the two main white grape varieties in Bordeaux and are blended to create different styles of wine. We find out where they are planted and their characteristics.
The red wine making process and principal black grape varieties used in Bordeaux blends which are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot.
Abbie and Chris look at the key sub-regions of Bordeaux and the wine styles they are best known for.
Abbie talks us through the classification system used in the Bordeaux region, from the PDOs at the bottom of the ladder (producing generic AC wines), Bordeaux Superieur and Cru Bourgeois up to the Grand Cru Class� wines.
An overview on the Bordeaux wine region with Abbie Bennington DipWSET looking at the climate, geography and key red grape varieties.
In Part 2 we drill down into some key aspects of regenerative viticulture practices: Use of fungicides, herbicides, ploughing, tree planting and PIWI wines.
Regenerative viticulture focuses on soil health and is a relatively new concept in the vineyard. Listen to Becky Sykes to find out what it means and how it can help the wider environment.
How can glass bottles be made more carbon friendly and what are the alternatives to gas to power glass furnaces?
In Part 3 of our interviews with Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan we delve deep into how to assess the quality of a wine at MW level.
In Part 2, we look in more detail at the wine making techniques for this style of wine.
Spotlight on High Volume Inexpensive Red Wines, we look at the producers wine making techniques and what makes a good place to make these wines.
Spotlight on High Volume Inexpensive Red Wines, we look at the producers wine making techniques and what makes a good place to make these wines.
Euan marks WSET Diploma homework essays for the WSET School. In this episode he gives us top tips for essay writing at L4 Diploma Level.
Euan marks WSET Diploma homework essays for the WSET School. In this episode he gives us top tips for essay writing at L4 Diploma Level.
We find out about the Vineyard Magazine launched in 2018 and dedicated to UK grape growers and winemakers.
We find out about the Vineyard Magazine launched in 2018 and dedicated to UK grape growers and winemakers.
With rising interest rates making cash less valuable, is it time to consider physical assets such as wine?
With rising interest rates making cash less valuable, is it time to consider physical assets such as wine?
Marcus Allen of wine investment firm Cult Wines sheds light on the world of fine wine asset management and how they build client portfolios.
Marcus Allen of wine investment firm Cult Wines sheds light on the world of fine wine asset management and how they build client portfolios.
In this second interview with Mike Best MW we discuss why is it that some styles of wine simply sell better than others.
In this second interview with Mike Best MW we discuss why is it that some styles of wine simply sell better than others.
The cellar door is not just about sales, its about offering the best possible customer experience. We interview Mike Best MW who chose the cellar door as the topic for his MW dissertation.
The cellar door is not just about sales, its about offering the best possible customer experience. We interview Mike Best MW who chose the cellar door as the topic for his MW dissertation.
In this second interview we delve into the business model for Coravin and Greg gives us the best tips for using the system.
We hear from the inventor of Coravin, Greg Lambrecht, on the benefits of his wine preservation system and a new device for sparkling wines.
Director Mark Dickens updates us on Spiral Cellars and other formats for temperature and humidity controlled wine storage at home.
A deep dive with Alex Taylor into the technicalities of re-packaging wine from bottles into pouches and the challenges that faced the Online Wine Tasting Company.
Ed Dallimore is author of new wine book The Vineyards of Britain. Hear how Ed visited 150 producers in England and Wales to produce this comprehensive guide and tell their stories, accompanied by superb photography.
For the first time, the Italian Wine Ambassador certification course will be held in London at the Institute of Masters of Wine, led by Sarah Heller MW. Cynthia Chaplin has the details.
There are a growing number of producers making wines in Wales such as Robb Merchant of White Castle Vineyard. Robb's focus is on red wines and his Pinot Noir Precoce is winning awards. Find out more in this episode, recorded at the London Wine Fair 2022.
We chat about The Online Wine Tasting Club tastings which are a blend of presenting and banter in the studio between Alex and Jamie, combined with video content of vineyards and wineries to bring the wines to life.
Listen to Rachel and Drew discuss the Old Vine Register developed by the McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association to record and keep track of vines between 35 and 100 year old.
In 2020 Alex and Jamie were forced to change tack to move their newly launched wine shop and winery into an online wine tasting club. They took the virtual wine tasting world by storm with their innovative packaging format.
Ever wondered what old vines bring to the party? Find out with Drew Noon MW and Rachel Williams from McLaren Vale South Australia.
Drew and Rachel are both based in McLaren Vale South Australia. In this first interview we get stuck into the topic of Phylloxera and how Australia manages its bio security inter-state to keep it at bay.
Aussie winemaker Geoff Merrill based in McLaren Vale talk to us about the ways and means of producing wines suitable for ageing.
Aussie winemaker Geoff Merrill based in McLaren Vale has been making wine for 50 years. He tells a fascinating story of the recent history of modern Australian wines from his perspective.
In this final part Emma Rice talks about how sparkling wines are analysed post-fermentation.
Chris talks to Emma Rice of Hattingley Valley Wines about their wine lab Custom Crush which offers wine analysis and lab tests for wineries.
Chris talks to Emma Rice of Hattingley Valley Wines about their wine lab Custom Crush which offers wine analysis and lab tests for wineries.
Chris chats to Emma Rice, head winemaker at Hattingley Valley to give an overview of her wine industry background.
Chris talks to Jermaine Stone of wine podcast Wine and Hip Hop to find out about the podcast that links hip hop culture with wine.
In this second interview with Rob Malin we talk about the carbon footprint of different formats of When in Rome wines.
In this first interview with Rob Malin CEO of When in Rome we talk about alt packaging formats for wine.
In this second interview with Phillip Watts of Barnsole Vineyard we find out about the grape variety Wrotham Pinot.
Chris talks to Phillip Watts of Barnsole Vineyard in Kent on how Brexit has affected their sales and business model.
In this second interview with Dr Mango Parker and Con Simos of the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) we discuss how wine producers can manage the problem of smoke taint in grapes.
In this first interview with Dr Mango Parker and Con Simos of the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) we discuss the growing problem of smoke taint and how it affects wine grapes.
Chris takes a deep dive into Tempranillo looking at the characteristics, styles of wines and regions in Spain and Portugal where it is mostly grown and wine-making.
A catch up with CEO and founder of the Vivino app, Heini Zachariassen. We talk about what's new on the app and their move into wine retailing.
Chris talks to Maureen Downey, expert on wine fraud and provider of authentication of wine through her Chai Consulting business.
Wine writer Robert Joseph talks to us about the rise of celebrity wines and the different approaches celebrities and brands are taking.
In this spotlight Chris reviews the UK changes in alcohol duty and how they will affect wines when they come into force in 2023.
In this second interview with Prof Monika Christmann we discuss the methods for removing alcohol from wine.
In this first interview with Prof Monika Christmann we discuss no alcohol wines and how the market is developing with demand for both low and no alcohol.
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Syrah/Shiraz grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and where it is grown around the world.
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Sauvignon Blanc grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Merlot grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
In this third interview with Ian Harris we find out about changes brewing at the WSET and upcoming initiatives.
In this second interview with Ian Harris we explore innovations fast-tracked due to Covid which have enabled WSET students to complete their L1 and L2 courses online and at home.
In this first interview with Ian Harris CEO of the WSET we discuss the global growth in the past 20 years and the current ban on operations in China.
Chris takes a deep dive into the winemaking technique Carbonic Maceration looking at the different methods and how they change the wines.
Chris takes a look at the Pinot Noir grape, its characteristics, wine-making techniques and regions.
In this second interview we talk about rose wines with winemaker Nathalie Estribeau from Vignoble Foncalieu in the South of France.
In this second interview with Julia Trustram-Eve of Wine GB we explore the latest developments in the UK and English wine industry.
Chris talks to Julia Trustram-Eve of Wine GB to find out what is going on during English Wine Week from 19-27 June 2021
Chris talks to head winemaker Nathalie Estribeau at Vignoble Foncalieu a co-op winery in the South of France.
Chris takes a look at the Chardonnay grape, its characteristics, wine-making techniques and regions.
Chris takes a deep dive into the Grenache grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
Chris takes a deep dive into the Riesling grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
Chris Scott DipWSET takes a deep dive into the Cabernet Sauvignon grape looking at the characteristics, winemaking and regions/countries its grown in.
Chris looks at the practicalities of food and wine matching in relation to cheese and a dive into sparkling wine and food.
Chris Scott DipWSET takes us through his understanding and take on the WSET Level 3 approach to food and wine matching.
We hear from podcaster Elizabeth Schneider of Wine for Normal People about the wine scene in the United States.
Chris chats with fellow podcaster Elizabeth Schneider who hosts the hugely popular show Wine for Normal People.
In this second interview with Lewis Chester we talk about the charity dinner he is organising to raise funds for the Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships for BAME and BIPOC students.
We talk to Lewis Chester of Liquid Icons on setting up the Gerard Basset Charitable Foundation and the Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships for BAME and BIPOC students.
We talk to Daniel Lambert on the effect of Brexit on the range and price of wines available.
We talk to WSET wine student and retired GP Lynn Hale on the effects of Covid-19 on her sense of smell and taste.
The short written questions are the trickiest and we take a look at the types of questions and how to answer them.
This podcast takes a deep dive into the WSET L3 wine theory exam, how to prepare what to expect and tips to focus your study.
We chat to Tim Short about The Wine Guild of the UK and its wine education and training schemes for the hospitality sector.
Nicolas Clerc MS talks to us about managing En Primeur campaigns for clients of Armit Wines.
We are talking about the beer maker process with Jenna Dunseath and Tim Peyton from Real Ale
In this episode we are talking beer and wine with Tim and Jenna of Real Ale in London. They are a specialist beer retailer as well as wholesaler and supplier to Marks and Spencer.
We talk to Diploma student Richard Lane on the Bergerac wine region in Southern France and the styles of wine being produced.
Chris chats with WSET Diploma student Richard Lane on his journey so far studying wine as a blind person.
Mark Harvey talks us through the Chapel Down and Kits Coty wine ranges in this second interview.
Mark Harvey at English wine producer Chapel Down gives an overview of the business which is split into 3 categories of wine, beers and spirits.
Part 1 of our Top tips on how to pass the WSET L3 tasting exam with your host Chris Scott a Certified educator for the WSET L3 course.
We talk to Laure Adam from Jean-Baptiste Adam about how the changing climate is affecting the wines, and why the late harvest wines of Alsace are becoming harder to produce.
We're talking with Laure Adam of Jean-Baptiste Adam in Alsace about the region, grapes and Grand Crus.
Find out about the Rias Baixas wine region in the North West of Spain with winemaker Simon Barcia from Noelia Bebelia.
In this second interview with Natalie Maclean we talk about food and wine pairing and her online courses.
We speak to Natalie Maclean award-winning Canadian wine writer about her website, podcast and online tastings.
Meininger's Wine Business International, the magazine for CEOs, senior management teams and Master of Wine students.
We with talk with Anne-Victoire Monrozier about her development as Miss VickyWine a social media sensation.
Genetics has opened the door to the mystery world of grapes, we discuss with leading researcher the new tools being used to prize open it's secrets.
Professor Giovanni Battista Tornielli from Verona University discusses Amarone and how the grapes continue to ripen after they are picked.
We are deep diving into what happens as grapes ripen from with Professor Giovanni Battista Tornielli
Editor Fabio Piccoli talks to us about their online magazine for the Italian wine trade.
If you ever thought of working for an Italian wine company Italy needs you, Italian wineries need representation in many markets around the world and we find out what the roles entail and the skills.
Vivino is a leading wine app with over a billion wine ratings. We talk about what Vivino has learned about ratings.
Vivino is one of the most ppular global wine apps. We talk with CEO and founder Heini Zachariassen about vivino.
Lenz Moser talks to us about Chateau Changyu Moser XV, a top winery in Ningxia, one of China's new rapidly growing regions.
Chris gives advice to an old friend Rachel Cosgrove, about sorting out her wine collection, deciding what can still be drunk and which wines are past their best.
We find out about Georgian grape varieties and home winemaking with Henry Mchedlishvili.
We chat to Henry Mchedlishvili about the traditional Georgian style of wine making that he is practising at Plumpton College.
In this second interview we talk to winemaker Duncan McTavich about the Man O War wine range and vineyard management.
In this first interview we talk to winemaker Duncan McTavich about the Man O War winery on Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
We talk to Jim Jerram, owner of Ostler winery in Waitaki in Otago, New Zealand about the cool climate wine region.
In this interview with Dr Greg Dunn of Plumpton College we discuss plant biology and get to grips with some of the technical processes.
In this second interview we find out about the wine regions of Sicily with Alberto Tasca d Almerita.
We talk about Sicily and its native grapes with Alberto Tasca d Almerita of the Tasca wine estate.
In this second interview with talk to Matteo Lunelli of Ferrari winery about their Bisol and Jeio Prosecco brands and Ferrari Trentodoc traditional method sparkling wines.
Chris meets Matteo Lunelli, president and CEO of Ferrari Winery, to find out more about the region of Trentino, Northern Italy.
Niklas Bergqvist is a sommelier at Vinkallaren Grappe, a wine collectors club in Stockholm. We find out about the club and the wines they cellar for their clients.
We talk to Greg Dunn who is head of curriculum at Plumpton College on his plant scientist background and viticulture.
In this second interview we continue to explore the US wine market and e-commerce with consultant Steve Raye, CEO of Bevology.
In this first interview with Steve Raye we discuss the US wine market and the three tier system. Steve is CEO of the Bevology consultancy.
We talk to podcast host Zach Geballe, who co-hosts the US Vinepair podcast with Adam Teeter.
In this second interview we talk to Marion Bracco about the concept of luxury at a top restaurant and how this is delivered through products and service.
We talk with Marino Bracco Head Sommelier and General Manager of the Michelin Guide three-star restaurant, 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana.
We discuss the Swedish wine market with Sara Norell from the Swedish Alcohol Monopoly, Systembolaget.
We talk to Sara Norell about The Swedish Alcohol Monopoly which is operated by the Swedish government to regulate the retail sale of alcohol.
Sarah Heller MW talks to us about Vermentino, a white grape variety widely planted in Sardinia.
Chris talks to Sarah Heller MW about Sardinia and the native grape variety Cannonau, otherwise known as Grenache.
In this second interview we talk to Andrea Sartori about the wine styles of Valpolicella.
In this first interview we talk to Andrea Sartori on the wines of Veneto which include Prosecco and Pinot Grigio.
In this second interview we talk about the initiatives Stevie Kim has launched in connection with Vinitaly.
We talk to Stephane Dupuch from Chateau Sainte Marie in the Entre-deux-Mers region in Bordeaux.
In this second interview with Scott McWilliam we explore the wine scene in Australia today.
In this final interview with Scott McWilliam we look at Chinese wine market from an Australian viewpoint.
We talk about the early history of Australian wines through the lens of McWilliams wines with Scott McWilliam.
We talk to wine directory David Allen MW of Wine-Searcher.com a website that lets you search for wines worldwide.
Chris talks us through the conclusions of tasting wine using the WSET Level 3 SAT approach.
Caroline Perromat tells us about the sweet wines of Le Chateau de Cerons in Cerons, Graves.
We chat with Pat Middleton of Domaine les Caizergues about how she became the owner of a working vineyard in the Languedoc.
Julia tells us about Rioja and the sub-regions of Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja.
In this second interview with Michael Evans of Vines of Mendoza we talk about Mendoza and the Uco Valley.
We talk to Michael Evans, owner of The Vines of Mendoza, a business selling lifestyle vineyards to individuals.
Author Julian Wiseman talks to us about Port. He is about to release a book he has written on the subject called Port Vintages.
Winemaker Ophelie Loubersac talks to us about the Mouton Cadet wine range from Bordeaux.
In this last interview with John Worontschak we cover Litmus wines, Ginking, Orange Wine, Russia and Mexico.
We continue our chat with John Worontschak of Litmus Wines, this time on wine additives.
We talk to Peter English about the Living Wine Labels app that Treasury Wine Estates have launched and are rolling out this summer.
Caroline Dessort tells us about two Spanish wine appellations, Yecla and Jumilla, located in the Murcia region in Southern Spain.
In this second interview we talk to Julia Trustram-Eve on the growing wine tourism in the UK and the opportunities for our industry.
We talk to Julia Trustram-Eve from Wine GB, on the recent changes and some key stats for the UK wine industry.
In this second interview John tells us how Litmus Wines came about and how they work with Denbies.
In this first interview with John Worontschak of Litmus Wines we talk about his early flying winemaker days.
In Part 2 Penny Richards talks to us about passing the MW and the support the Institute gives to students.
We talk to Penny Richards from the Institute of Masters of Wine about the MW, the admissions process and the course structure.
In this second interview with Keith Isaac MW of Castelnau Wine Agencies we discuss how they supply British Airways Business Class wines in Club World.
We talk to Keith Isaac MW about Castelnau Wine Agencies, an importer of wine and agency house, owned by Castelnau Champagne.
In this third and final interview with Ben Witchell of Flint Vineyard we hear about the unusual grape varieties Ben is experimenting with.
We talk to Ben Witchell of Flint Vineyards on the results of his Bacchus research project.
We talk to Ben Witchell of Flint Vineyards on research into the Bacchus grape to examine its aroma profile. Part 1
In this second interview with Peter McCombie MW we explore selecting wine for airlines and how wines taste in the sky. Peter judges for the Cellars in the Sky competition for airline's wines.
We talk to Peter McCombie MW on his consultancy work with restaurants to put together wine lists.
Tom Otley of Business Traveller magazine tells us about the Cellars in the Sky wine awards.
Chris meets up with Ben Witchell to find out how things have progressed at Flint Vineyards in Norfolk.
Rhys Harry at Reasonably Good graphic design shares his perspective on design and communication for wine clients.
We talk to Edwin Doran of Doran Vineyards in Paarl and catch up on what's happening in South Africa.
In our second interview with James Hawkins we explore the award-winning English wines that Hawkins Bros have in stock.
We chat to James Hawkins of the Hawkins Bros in Milford Surrey about his specialist English wine shop.
In Part 2 we talk about the Rathfinny Estate buildings and their sparkling wines which are in production but not yet ready for release.
We talk to Mark Driver, owner of Rathfinny Estate in East Sussex. We first interviewed Mark in 2012 when he was establishing the vineyard.
Kathleen Van den Berghe from Chateau de Miniere talks about the different styles of Cabernet Franc they are producing.
This week we are talking to Kathleen Van den Berghe from Chateau de Miniere in Bourgueil, Loire Valley.
In this second interview with Andries Burger of Paul Cluver wines we find out about the grape varieties they are growing.
We talk with Andries Burger about the Paul Cluver winery and the wine region Elgin in South Africa.
In Part 2 of our interview with Saika Duskova we find out how Vinolok has developed since its launch.
In this first interview we revisit the Vinolok closure with Saika Duskova to find out how wines age and develop under the closure.
In this second interview we talk to Murray Barlow about the Stellenbosch region and the history behind the Rustenberg winery.
Peter Finlayson of Bouchard Finlayson talks about their wines and physiological ripeness.
We find out about the Walker Bay wine region with Peter Finlayson from Bouchard Finlayson
We speak to Helene Jouves of Domaine du Prince to find out about a collaboration between winemakers from Argentina and Cahors.
In Part 2 of our interview with Philippe Lejeune of Chateau Chambert we talk about the different equipment he uses in his winery and some of the wines that are produced.
We talk to Philippe Lejeune from Chateau Chambert to find out how he started out in Cahors and his approach to biodynamics.
We talk to Miles Beale, Chief Executive of the WSTA on the potential impact of Brexit on the wine industry.
We talk to Miles Beale, Chief Executive of the WSTA on the potential impact of Brexit on the wine industry.
Stephane Le May tells us about Chateau Turcaud and we taste two vintages of his top white wine Cuvee Majeure.
Stephane Le May talks to us about the white wines at Chateau Turcaud and how they are produced.
Andrew Bennett of 3D Wines, talks to us about the company that rents out rows of vines.
In this second interview with Mark Wrigglesworth of The Good Wine Shop we talk about the wines they stock.
We talk to Mark Wrigglesworth of The Good Wine Shop in West London in Kew and Chiswick.
In this second interview with Nick Wenman of Albury Vineyards we discuss Brexit, contract labour and English Grappa distilled by Silent Pool.
Nick Wenman of Albury Vineyards talks to us about his organic and bio-dynamic vineyards.
Stanislav Zingerenko is a Bordeaux producer from Russia, we talk about innovative techniques in the winery and the vineyard.
Juline Beranger talks about the hills of Cahors, where both the climate and the soils are different.
We talk with leading Viti climatologist Alistair Nesbitt about the different types of frosts and the best way to manage them.
Viticultural climatologist Alistair Nesbitt explains that while the climate is warming the variability in the weather has not changed.
Viti-climatologist Alistair Nesbitt talks to us about mapping the UK wine regions to identify commercially viable sites.
We talk to Christophe Jaubertie from Chateau Laur on his innovative white Malbec under the Paradoxe label.
Pascal Verhaeghe of the UIVC gives an overview of Cahors region, famous for its Malbec wines.
Florence Prudhomme from Chateau Saincrit talks to us about experimenting with different grape varieties in Bordeaux.
In part 2 of our interview with Joel and Sandrine Duffau of Vignobles Joel Duffau we talk about the trend for rose wines and Clairette and organic wines.
Chris meets Vignobles Joel Duffau in Moulon in the region of L'Entre-deux-Mers to the south east of Bordeaux.
We talk to Victoria Burt MW on changes to the WSET Level 3 Syllabus. A must listen for all those studying their Level 3.
Victoria Burt MW talks to us about the new WSET Level 3 syllabus which was introduced in August 2016.
Frederic Roger from Planet Bordeaux talks to us about the key Bordeaux appellations, the rules, the grapes and the wines.
We talk to Ruth Spivey founder of Wine Car Boot, an exciting venture for independent wine shops to offer tastings and sell wine.
We talk to Nick Martin about Wine Owners, a platform for wine lovers and collectors to manage and track their wine collections.
We discuss the concept and business of Bottlebooks from Jonathan Harclerode the Co-Founder and CEO.
We talk to science writer Tony Edwards about his book The Good News About Booze, putting the case forward that alcohol in moderation can be good for you.
Neil McGuigan of McGuigan Wines talks to us about aged Eden Valley Riesling and Barossa Valley Shiraz.
Eva Minguez is marketing manager for the Rias Baixas wine region in Spain. We talk about the region and its flagship grape, Albarino.
Yuka Ogasawara and Lynne Sherriff MW talk to us about the Koshu grape variety grown in Japan.
Yuka Ogasawara talks to us about wine grape varieties that are grown in Japan and the wine making regions.
Duncan Brown talks us through the Brown Brothers range and some of the unusual grape varieties they market.
Duncan Brown tells us the history of Brown Brothers and their vineyards in Victoria and Tasmania.
Marketing director Will Broadfoot talks to us about the London Wine Fair over the last 2 decades and how Olympia is starting to feel like home again.
We taste some of the London Cru range with winemaker Gavin Monery and discuss the process and equipment used to make the wines.
In Part 1 of our interview with London Cru we talk to winemaker Gavin Monery about the winery and how they source the grapes.
We meet with Gary Crabbe, the manager at Bald Hills Central Otago to revisit Bald Hills and discuss the wine business.
Joe Fattorini chats to us about the new ITV4 TV series The Wine Show which starts on Sunday 10th April at 7pm.
We talk to Ben Witchell of Flint Vineyards about his research into the Bacchus grape variety.
Ben Witchell of Flint Vineyards talks to us about his newly established vineyard in Norfolk.
Bartender Jeremy Adams talks about the different mixers and ingredients that are used to created gin drinks and cocktails.
We talk to Jeremy Adams bartender at the Dutch Courage gin bar in Brisbane about gin and the methods of production.
Assistant winemaker Mike Wolfenden tastes barrel samples of Pinot Noir with us in the second part of our interview.
Mike Wolfenden, assistant winemaker at Felton Road, discusses how the wine styles and wine making approach in Central Otago have evolved in the last few decades. We compare the 2003 Felton Road Chardonnay with the 2013.
We get onto the subjects of trellising and pruning methods with viticulturist Gareth King from Felton Road, Central Otago.
A great interview for wine techies, exploring the layout of a vineyard and vine management with Felton Road viticulturist Gareth King.
Richard Bampfield MW gives us his views on wine retailing in supermarkets and talks about his role at Lidl.
Richard Bampfield MW talks to us about the Association of Wine Educators and the Cool Climate Wine Symposium taking place in the UK this May 2016.
Richard Bampfield MW talks to us about his work as a wine consultant including his role as wine selector for Lidl.
Steven Parker is the inventor of the Kelvin Duo. He tells us about the latest gadget that helps you serve your wine at the perfect temperature.
We discuss the IGP and AOP classifications in Languedoc and the sub-regions where Paul Mas produce wines.
Jean Claude gives us an overview of the geography of the region and how this relates to the Paul Mas range.
We learn about the history and marketing of the Languedoc region with Jean-Claude Mas of Paul Mas Wines.
iFAVINE's iSommelier is a decanting device that speeds up the decanting process. They claim you can decant wine in 1-6 minutes rather than 1-6 hours.
Dan Lovell is managing director at WineEmotion, specialists in wine dispensing and preservation systems.
In this second interview with Christophe Jaume we focus on the Southern Rhone wine regions including the Cotes du Rhone.
Christophe Jaume is a sixth generation wine grower in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. We learn about the history and the region in this first interview.
Dale Smith and Marcia Waters MW of FlavorActiV tell us all about tasting and nosing techniques for detecting common wine flavours or faults.
We talk about the new FlavorActiV wine faults recognition kit with Marcia Waters MW and Dale Smith.
We talk to Dale Smith and Marcia Waters MW from FlavorActiV, the sensory training company, on their new basic wine faults recognition kit which launches this week.
In our second interview with Laetitia Terry we learn about the wine regions of the Northern Rhone, the climates, the soils and grapes.
Sommelier Laetitia Terry of Jaboulet gives us an overview of Hermitage in Northern Rhone.
Antony Crameri and Helen de Schepper give an overview of Margaux, St Emilion and the Bordeaux Superieur classification.
Technical director Jean Michel Garcion talks us through a tasting of the 2011 and 2005 vintages and how they compare to past vintages.
Helen De Schepper tells us the story behind De Mour vineyards which starts in 1938 in Belgium.
Tom Forrest is senior wine expert at Vinopolis, London. He talks to us about wine event spaces in other countries and future plans for the Vinopolis site which closes at the end of this year.
Tom Forrest is senior wine expert at Vinopolis, London's wine experience visitor attraction. In this first interview Tom gives us an overview of the key features.
Tim Wilson talks to us about trends in the UK wine market and the online sales channel.
Tim Wilson tells us about The Wilson Drinks Report which provides quarterly research into the drinks market and in-depth analysis of hot topics such as minimum pricing.
We finish the horizontal sherry tasting with Beltran with Oloroso sherries from young to old.
Part 1 of a horizontal tasting, starting with the base wine, with Beltran Domecq, president of the Sherry Institute.
A fascinating look back at the history of Jerez with Beltran Domecq. We also discuss the Solera system and the soils and climate.
An overview of the main styles of Sherry and the Sherry market with Beltran Domecq and Graham Hines
In this first interview with Beltran Domecq, president of the CRDO (Sherry Council) we talk about the Jerez DO.
Jerome Pernot at Chateau Leoube takes us into the vineyard to look at the vines and gives us an overview of their wines.
We focus in on the Provence region and the climate with Jerome Pernot and the vineyards of Chateau Leoube.
In this final interview with Chateau Palmer we talk about some of the trials in the winery carried out by Lorenzo and the team.
In this third interview with Chateau Palmer we're discussing second wines and ageability with Chris Myers and Lorenzo Pasquini.
In our second interview we taste two wines with Lorenzo Pasquini - the Alter Ego 2013 and Chateau Palmer 2013.
Chris Myers chats to us about the history of Chateaux Palmer, the 1855 classification and En Primeur.
We join Benjamin and Chris for a vertical tasting of Chateau Anguludet's Margaux from 2011 to 2007.
Benjamin Sichel of Chateau Angludet talks us through the wine-making process from start to finish.
Benjamin Sichel from Chateau Angludet in Margaux talks us through the yearly cycle of work in the vineyard, from winter through to harvest.
Benjamin Sichel from Chateau Angludet in Margaux tells us about the family estate and the region of Margaux in Bordeaux.
Nicholas King is the development manager for WSET, we talk to him about the new WSET Level 2 course in wines and spirits.
This week we give an overview of 'This is That' a Canadian podcast and a recent interview on Ice Wine from CBC Radio.
Patrice Pinet is the master blender at Courvoisier. He explains the process of distilling and ageing Cognac.
Patrice Pinet is the master blender at Courvoisier. He talks to us about the history of Courvoisier brandy and the region of Cognac.
We hear about and taste the dessert wines of Coteaux de Layon with Pierre Jean Sauvion.
Pierre Jean Sauvion talks us through how Muscadet Sur Lie is made and we discuss problems in the vineyard such as mildew and botrytis.
Pierre Jean Sauvion is a fourth generation winemaker at Chateau du Cleray in Muscadet. He tells us about the region and the grapes.
Alexandre Monmousseau of Chateau Gaudrelle talks us through a tasting of still white wines from the Loire.
We taste 3 very different styles of sparkling wines from the Loire Valley with Alexandre Monmousseau.
We talk with Alexandre Monmousseau of Chateau Gaudrelle in the Loire on how they manage their vines.
We hear about the region of Vouvray and its soils, climate and grapes with Alexandre Monmousseau from Chateau Gaudrelle.
Jean Frederic Hugel takes us through the grape varieties of Alsace with the main four being Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat.
Jean Frederic Hugel tells us about Alsace, the French wine region which borders Germany.
Jean Frederic Hugel talks about his family history in winemaking in Alsace which dates back 375 years.
Paul Symington talks to us about the region, climate and vineyards of the Douro, Portugal.
Paul Symington of Symington Family Estates gives us an overview of the port house, its heritage and brands.
Biodynamic winemaker Monty Waldin describes and debates the principles and practices of biodynamic farming.
Konstantinos Lazarakis MW talks to us about the different grape varieties of Greece and Retsina.
Andy Smith is UK finance director for Accolade Wines Europe. In this second interview we discuss how consumer trends influence future planning.
Andy Smith is UK finance director for Accolade Wines Europe. In this first interview he explains how the company manages the forecasting of wine.
Winemaker Monty Waldin tells us how he got into wine and learned how to make wine through hands-on practical experience.
Cameron Roucher is vineyard manager and viticulturist at Rathfinny Estate. He tells us about the site and how they are preparing for their very first crop.
Jonathan Medard is winemaker at Rathfinny Estate. He talks to us about some of the equipment being installed in the new winery.
Jonathan Medard is the winemaker at Rathfinny Estate. He talks about kitting out the winery and the equipment they will be using.
We chat to Mark Driver of Rathfinny Estate to find out how the vineyards and winery has progressed over the last year.
Chris tells us about the launch of a fantastic new wine App, Find A Vino and how it can help you to find great value wines in the UK.
Ewan Murray gives us an insight into The Wine Society and how the cooperative wine merchant operates.
Susan Fleischer of NOFAS talks about Foetal Alcohol Syndrome and how drinking alcohol during pregnancy can affect a baby's development.
Godfrey Spence talks us through WSET Level 3 descriptors for how a wine tastes on the palate.
Godfrey Spence talks us through the descriptions at Level 3 and how they differ from Level 2 plus useful exam tips.
We chat about the Chewton Glen wine list and how its managed, with Oscar Malek their beverages manager.
Oscar Malek is beverage manager at Chewton Glen, a luxury hotel in Dorset, England. He tells us how he came to be a sommelier and his role as beverage manager.
In this final interview with Professor Charles Spence of Oxford University we discuss how music can affect our perception of wine.
Professor Charles Spence from Oxford University tells us about research on how sounds can change our perceptions of wine.
We talk to Professor Charles Spence about the psychology of wine pricing and the concept of end-anchoring.
We find out from Professor Charles Spence how factors such as music and lighting can influence our wine purchases.
Chris Powell of the Local Wine School franchise talks to us about how he has expanded network of wine schools across the UK.
Godfrey Spence tells us about the descriptors for tannins and length using the Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine at Level 2.
In this interview we focus on descriptors for sweetness and acidity used in the Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine at Level 2.
This week we focus on how to describe the aroma and flavour characteristics of wine using the Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine at Level 2.
Godfrey Spence is a WSET course tutor and in this first interview we concentrate on the Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine at Level 2 to analyse the appearance of a wine.
Kevin Sutherland talks to us about Bluebell Vineyards in Sussex and their sparkling wine production.
This week we discuss the aromas of wine and how these are described using the WSET Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting.
Bruno Paumard on the Chinese wine regions and the increasing popularity of wine in China.
Bruno Paumard is a French winemaker making wine in the Gobi Desert. We find out about the wine region, the grapes and the wines he produces.
David Mawer tells us about the inner workings of JF Hillebrand, the global market leader in transporting alcoholic beverages around the world.
We explore a new concept of food and wine pairing with Federica Zanghirella of the UK Sommelier Association.
Fedirica Zanghirella is general manager of the UK Sommelier Association. She tells us about the organisation and how they are helping to educate budding sommeliers.
In our second interview with Sanjay Gahlot he give us an overview into the main wine regions of India.
Sanjay Gahlot tells us about wine and wine consumption in India and the history behind it.
This week we talk with Hambledon Vineyard co-owner Ian Kellett. Ian tells us about the history behind the vineyard and the investment that has been made to build the Hambledon brand.
Tatjna Bogdanova of Dialog talks to us about natural oak wood tannin that is used in the production of wine and spirits and for regenerating oak barrels.
We talk to Doug Wregg of Les Caves de Pyrene about not white, not red but...orange wines.
Jose Vouillamoz is a botanist and grape geneticist and is co-author of the book Wine Grapes. We talk to him about the technicalities of DNA mapping of grape varieties.
Jose Vouillamoz is a botanist and grape geneticist and is co-author of the book Wine Grapes. We talk to him about mapping grape varieties and their DNA profiling.
Jose Vouillamoz is a botanist and grape geneticist and is co-author of the book Wine Grapes along with Jancis Robinson MW and Julia Harding MW. We talk to him about the book and its success.
We discuss The Drinks Business, with editor Patrick Schmitt, a magazine and website which focuses on the international wine and spirits industry.
Barlow Doherty Creative is a design and marketing agency dedicated to the wine industry. Founder Abigail Barlow chats to us about designing and producing wine labels and current design trends.
Richard and Joy Morris of Ancre Hill Vineyard talk to us about the different producers in Wales and the wine region.
Richard and Joy Morris talk to us about their success with Ancre Hill Vineyard in Wales, how they became established and what they are doing now.
In this last interview we talk to Richard about how he researches and sources old wines.
Richard Brazier of Ancient and Modern Wines tells more about his business specialising in selling old wines in this second interview.
Richard Brazier of Ancient and Modern Wines tells us about his business specialising in sourcing and selling old wines.
In this final interview we talk about how Champagne can be matched with a range of different foods.
Francoise Peretti of the Champagne Info Bureau talks to us about the different regions within the Champagne region.
Francoise Peretti tells us some of the history of the Champagne region and the production method.
We speak to Vincent OBrien about Octavian Vaults, a fine wine storage facility in Wiltshire, about bonded warehouses.
We speak to Vincent OBrien about Octavian Vaults, a fine wine storage facility in Wiltshire.
In this third interview with Pascal Chatonnet of Excell Labs we continue to explore the problem of reduction in wine.
Pascal Chatonnet of Excell Labs talks to us about the problem of cork taint and the science behind it.
Elizabeth Rice of Delicato Family Vineyards talks about the winery and their different brands and wines.
Elizabeth Rice of Delicato Family Vineyards talks about the Central Valley in California and the Zinfandel grape.
We chat to Elizabeth Rice of Delicato Family Vineyards about the Central Coast region of California.
Mark de Vere works for Mondavi wines and we find out about the history of one of the great American producers.
We get a feel for the Napa wine region, geology, climate and the changing styles of the wines.
We discuss viticulture issues that need to be considered when planting a vineyard such as about row spacing, orientations, seaweed fertiliser as well as whether Organics is viable for a large vineyard such as Rathfinny.
We talk with Hugo Rose MW about the new industry body the Wine Investment Association. This week we talk about the Audit process and give Hugo and chance to respond to question about the board raised by Jim Budd
We talk with Hugo Rose MW about the new industry body the Wine Investment Association. Their goal is to help clients get there wine in the case of bankruptcy.
Ian Steel is owner of For the Love of Wine and imports Swiss wines. He tells us about the main wines and regions of Switzerland.
Keith Moore of The Royal Society tells us more about Christopher Merret whose paper detailed how to make wine 'brisk and sparkling' by adding molasses.
Keith Moore of The Royal Society talks to us about Christopher Merret whose paper on sparkling wine is the earliest evidence of how sparkling wine could be created.
Matt Knight of Riedel discusses the benefits of using a decanter for all wines, not just older reds and ports.
In this show this week we talk to Christophe about the 12 appellations of Beaujolais with a focus on the 10 Cru Beaujolais, the highest category of classification in the region.
We talk with Christophe Coquard about Beaujolais Nouveau, the region, grape varieties and some of the unique methods in making Beaujolais Nouveau.
Mark de Vere MW of Robert Mondavi winery talks to us about California and Sonoma County, the climates, soils and grapes.
Jim Budd, wine blogger and writer, talks about the need for regulation of wine investments to protect individuals.
Jim Budd the wine blogger and writer talks to us about fraudulent wine investment companies and how to avoid them.
Bob Lindo owns Camel Valley Vineyards in Cornwall. He talks to us about his vineyards and award-winning still and sparkling wines.
Andrew Weeber owns Gusbourne Estate in Kent. He talks to us about his wines and the vineyards.
Leonid Popovich is President of the Russian Union of Wine Growers and Winemakers. He tells us about the recent history of winemaking in Russia, the main wine regions and the wines.
Jim Budd is a journalist and blogger who has just won the IWC Personality of the Year 2012. We talk about his blogs and how he helped uncover the Pancho Campo story.
We talk to Tom Cannavan of The Wine Gang about minerality in wine and the debate over the word as a common descriptor.
We talk to Tom Cannavan of The Wine Gang about the service he and his fellow wine critics provide.
We talk with Tim Philips about his tiny walled garden in the New Forest near the South Coast of England.
We speak to Jeremy Rockett, marketing director of Gonzalez Byass, about some of the different styles of Sherry and how they are made.
We speak to Jeremy Rockett marketing director of Gonzalez Byass, about Gonzalez Byass and fino Sherry.
We chat with The Apprentice 2012 runner up Tom Gearing about his experience during the show and his business pitch.
We chat with The Apprentice 2012 runner up Tom Gearing about Cult Wines, his fine wine investment company.
In this final interview with Benoit Roumet we taste 3 Sauvignon Blancs from 3 older vintages.
In this third interview with Benoit Roumet we taste 3 Sauvignon Blancs from the 2011 vintage.
In this second interview with Benoit Roumet we discuss the main grape varieties of the Loire Valley, France.
We meet Benoit Roumet to discuss the regions and grape varieties of the Loire Valley, France.
We catch up with Richard Bigg of Bar Pepito and the Camino group to find out about Spanish wines and sherry.
Frank Martell of Heritage Auctions talks to us about wine fraud and how old and rare wines can be faked.
In this second interview with Mark Driver of Rathfinny Vineyards we hear more on how Mark has been establishing his vineyard in Alfriston, East Sussex
In this first interview with Mark Driver of Rathfinny Vineyards we hear how Mark has been establishing his vineyard in Alfriston, East Sussex.
James Murray and Will Broadfoot of Brintex talk about the London International Wine Fair held at Excel every May.
Mike Herrick of Mount Difficulty Central Otago talks to us about the different Pinot Noirs of New Zealand.
Mike Herrick of Mount Difficulty Central Otago brings us up to speed on the New Zealand wine industry, focusing on Central Otago.
Chris Skyrme of Sopexa talks to us about the classification of wine in France and explains the three main classifications.
Tony Laithwaite on his vineyards in the UK and France and his pioneering Flying Winemakers project from the 1980s.
In this last interview with Dr Claus Patz of the Geisenheim Institute on wine labelling.
We talk with Dr Claus Patz about Geisenheim and how wines are analysed to measure the different components.
We talk with Dr Claus Patz about Geisenheim and the recent evolution from wet chemistry to spectroscopy in analysing wines.
Richard Evans-Thomas talks to us about his involvement in setting up the Rathfinny Estate in East Sussex, England.
Ralf Anselmann of Weingut Anselmann in Pfalz talks to us about his work with unusual grape varieties as well as more traditional classic grapes.
Ralf Anselmann of Weingut Anselmann in Pfalz describes the wine region and the 2010 vintage in this first of two interviews.
Nick Monk of labelling company Multilabels talks us through the different wine labels and printing technologies available to wine producers.
Professor Rainer Jung of Geisenheim talks about plastic corks and the advantages over natural cork.
Prof Rainer Jung of Geisenheim talks about his research into oxidation in wine and PET bottles.
Thibaut Montgillard is a master cooper at Tonnellerie Meyrieux. In this second interview we hear how the oak barrels are made.
Thibaut Montgillard is a master cooper at Tonnellerie Meyrieux. In this first interview we hear about the sourcing of the oak.
We talk with Felix Graf Adelmann of Weingut Adelmann about the region of Wurttemberg and the key grape varieties Trollinger Blaufrankisch and Riesling
We talk about innovation and blending wines with Felix Graf Adelmann of Weingut Adelmann in Wurttemberg, Germany.
James Scott of Bibendum Wines tells us about a system developed with Tim Hanni which has been trialled in Waitrose stores.
James Scott of Bibendum Wines tells us about a system developed with Tim Hanni which categorises wine drinkers into four tasting groups.
Michael Saunders is the managing director of Bibendum Wine, a wine merchant supplying the restaurant trade as well as the major retailers. In this first interview Michael gives us an insight into the company.
Arne Bercher describes the different styles of wine from the Baden region in Germany in this second interview.
Pinot expert Arne Bercher tells us about the wine region of Baden and the different grape varieties grown there.
Professor Ernst Ruhl from the Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute explains how root stocks are bred in this third interview.
Professor Ernst Ruhl from the Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute explains how vines are bred in this second interview.
We ask Professor Ernst Ruhl from the Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute to explain how phylloxera attacks grape vines.
Domaine Jean Tardy is located in Vosne-Romanee in the Cote-d'Or, Burgundy. In this third and final interview we speak to son Guillaume on his experience of Australian winemaking.
Domaine Jean Tardy is located in Vosne-Romanee in the Cote-d'Or, Burgundy. In part two of our interview with Guillaume Tardy we hear about the 2011 vintage.
Domaine Jean Tardy is located in Vosne-Romanee in the Cote-d'Or, Burgundy. We speak to son Guillaume on how the business is shared between the family.
In this second interview with wine writer Sasa Spiranec we find out about the indigenous grape varieties of Croatia from the different wine regions.
We interview wine writer Sasa Spiranec on the wine regions of Croatia and the history and winemaking culture of the country.
Rowan Gormley is the founder of Naked Wines. In this second interview we hear how about the small producer strategy that is central to the Naked Wines proposition.
Rowan Gormley is the founder of Naked Wines. In this first interview we hear how he started out at a private equity firm where he eventually met Richard Branson and launched Virgin Money and Virgin Wines.
Willi Klinger represents the Austrian Wine Marketing board. In this second interview we find out about the 4 wine regions of Austria and the different grapes and wines.
Willi Klinger represents the Austrian Wine Marketing board. In this first interview we find out about the history of winemaking in Austria and talk about the most planted grape variety Gruner Veltliner.
Colin Jeffress of Jeffco tells us about BevScan, a device for analysing wine using near infrared to classify and authenticate bottles without needing to open them and without causing damage.
Chris Parker of New Horizon Wines exports Virginian wines to the UK. He tells us about the history of the region, the geography, climate and wines.
We interview Geoffrey Cole and Luis Oliveira from Pereira D'Oliveira Vinhos on fortified Madeira wine and its history and present day winemaking.
Dermot Sugrue is winemaker at Wiston Estate Winery in West Sussex. We find out how sparkling wines develop through the process of autolysis.
Dermot Sugrue is winemaker at Wiston Estate Winery in West Sussex. We find out how contract winemaking works and what it takes to set up a winery.
Stuart Smith of Ryedale Vineyards in Yorkshire, North England talks to us about his vines and wines and how different root stocks are selected for vineyards.
Mike Paul is a marketing consultant to English wine producers through the WineSkills programme. We discuss the marketing of English wines and what the future might hold.
Philippe Zinck heads up Paul Zinck vineyards in Alsace. He talks to us about the history and the wines of this famous French wine region.
Cheng Loo is chief executive of the Wine and Spirits Trades Benevolent Society, better known as The Benevolent. We hear about the charity and how it helps people who have worked in the industry but now need help or financial support.
Federico Boxaca of Familia Schroeder talks to us about the relatively new wine region of Patagonia in Southern Argentina.
We talk to Simon Back of Backsberg Estate Cellars, South Africa about the environment, PET (plastic bottles) and black empowerment.
We find out about the history of Prosecco and about the DOCG region of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene.
Tony Laithwaite owns Direct Wines, a global business selling wine direct to consumers through mail order and the internet. In this second interview we talk about the past, present and future plans.
Tony Laithwaite owns Direct Wines, a global business selling wine direct to consumers through mail order and the internet. In this first interview we find out how it all started.
We talk to Nicolas Jarpa from La Playa winery in Colchagua Valley, Chile about botrysised wine and a new wine region, Limari.
We talk to Nicolas Jarpa from La Playa winery in Colchagua Valley, Chile about the region's climate, soils and grapes.
In this second interview with archaeologist Ian Meadows we find out about the excavation of the first proven Roman vineyard in the Nene Valley, Northampton.
We interview archaeologist Ian Meadows who excavated the first proven Roman vineyard in the Nene Valley, Northampton, to find out how the English were first introduced to wine.
We talk to Vince Gower, the winemaker at Stanlake Park Wine Estate in Berkshire, England to find out about the vineyard and the wines they produce.
In our final interview with Miguel Torres we hear about the company's winemaking operations in Chile.
In this second interview with Miguel Torres of Spain's Torres winemaking family we discuss the company's introduction of de-alcoholised wines.
We interview Miguel Torres of Spain's Torres winemaking empire to find out the history behind the company and how Miguel has worked his way up to his current role as president of Miguel Torres Chile.
George Dodd is a perfumer and an expert on the sense of smell. In this interview we discuss ways to train your nose.
In this third interview with Ian Bailey of Zwiesel Kristallglas we discuss Champagne flutes and other types of glasses.
In this second interview with Ian Bailey of Zwiesel Kristallglas we hear about different glass shapes.
In this first interview with Ian Bailey of Zwiesel Kristallglas we hear how the company came to develop the world's most durable crystal wine glass.
We interview Tim Smith and Matthew McCulloch of Chateau Tanunda, Barossa Valley to bring us up to speed with what's happening in the Barossa and Australia.
We interview Tim Smith and Matthew McCulloch of Chateau Tanunda, Barossa Valley who have just picked up best Australian producer at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2010.
Paul Mason is winemaker at Martinborough Vineyards, New Zealand, one of the first wineries to put Martinborough on the map as a wine region. We talk about Pinot Noir, the grape the region is best known for.
Hermann Seifried of Seifried Winery in Nelson, New Zealand talks to us about volatile acidity and dessert wines.
Paul Millen is project manager for the New Zealand Dryland Forests Initiative. Paul talks about the research and development of sustainable Eucalyptus forests in New Zealand.
Nancy Wendrock and Roger Goose of EPT (Environmental Packaging Technologies) talk to us about the new Wine-Pac they have developed for shipping wine in bulk.
Ann Smith of Landcare Research talks to us about the carboNZero programme and what it means for wine.
Caroline Gilby is a Master of Wine and has a PhD in plant sciences. In this second interview we find out more about the wine regions of Eastern Europe.
Caroline Gilby is a Master of Wine and has a PhD in plant sciences. Caroline brings us up to speed on the wine regions of Eastern Europe.
George Dodd is a perfumer and an expert on the sense of smell. In this interview we discuss how we perceive the aromas in wine.
George Dodd is a perfumer and an expert on the sense of smell. George explains how we all have different levels of sensitivity to smells.
George Dodd is a perfumer and an expert on the sense of smell. George explains how it all works.
Taner is a director of Wines of Turkey, the generic body representing Turkish wineries. We hear about the wine industry in Turkey, a Muslim country which freely permits the consumption of alcohol.
Peter Yealands of Yealands Estate talks to us about his winery and vineyards located in Marlborough, New Zealand.
We talk with Jo Nowark about the diverse range of business run under the Wickham vineyards group and find out how this small English producer has has integrated vertical and horizontally.
We talk with Stu Powell climatologist and frost forecaster about how vines and grapes react to frost.
This month we talk with Stu Powell about the causes of Frost and how the topographical features effect the likelihood of frost.
Simon Tam is a Hong Kong based wine educator. We talk to Simon about Asian food and wine matching.
Simon Tam is a Hong Kong based wine educator. We talk to Simon about the Chinese wine industry and Chinese wines.
Paul Fenner is founder of The Waiters Friend Company. We hear how the company has established itself as market leader in the UK wine accessories market through innovation and quality products.
Pegasus Bay is a top winery in Canterbury, New Zealand run by the Donaldson family. In this interview with Ivan Donaldson we find out how the region has developed over the last 20 years.
Andraia Gimtilinimilan represents Wines from Brazil. In this interview Andraia gives an overview of Brazil's wine regions and the country's wine making history.
Chris Howe is professor of plant and microbial biochemistry at Cambridge University. We find out about grapevine DNA and genetics.
Chris Howe is professor of plant and microbial biochemistry at Cambridge University. We find out how he discovered the parentage of the Chardonnay grape.
Mike Roberts of Ridgeview Estate talks to us about his ambitions to create an accreditation for top quality English sparkling wine.
Ryan Opaz of Catavino is a prolific wine blogger. In this second interview with Ryan we explore social media technology with a focus on sharing tasting notes online.
Ryan Opaz of Catavino is a prolific wine blogger. We find out how Ryan uses his blog to promote the wines and foods of Iberia and how his blogging has become a business.
Allan Johnson is the winemaker at Palliser Estate in Martinborough, New Zealand. In this interview Allan gives us an overview of the region, the vineyards and winemaking at Palliser.
Luke Fitzpatrick is the chief winemaker at Clovely Estate in South Burnett, Queensland Australia. Luke talks about the region, the vineyard and making wine.
James Leonard is a dentist in Blenheim, New Zealand and cares for the teeth of many in the local wine industry. We find out about teeth protection, prevention and cures relative to wine.
Tim Heath and Siobhan Harnett of Cloudy Bay talk to us about reduction in winemaking and viticulture.
Claudio Salgado is responsible for the food and beverages at the Hyatt in Hong Kong and China. We find out about the part he plays in selecting wines for the hotel chain.
Wendy Cheung, the principal assistant secretary for Commerce and Economic Development in Hong Kong, talks to us about the strategy for promoting wine consumption.
Brendan OToole of Summergate Fine Wines talks to us about the expanding wine market in mainland and greater China.
Crown Wine Cellars provides high quality wine storage in Hong Kong, we talk to Greg Deeb about the fine wine market in Hong Kong.
Crown wine cellars provides high quality wine storage in Hong Kong, we talk to Greg Deeb about wine storage conditions and how the booming Hong Kong fine wine market copes with sub tropical temperatures.
Nanocork is a type of plastic coating applied to the end of corks to act as an oxygen barrier. We talk with David Taylor managing director of Bacchus Wine Closures the developer of Nanocork.
Tim Hanni is a MW and chef, we talk to Tim about how we perceive wine and how he has created a radically new way of judging wines for competitions.
Tim Hanni MW has a unique perspective on the world of food and wine matching that challenges traditional concepts. In this second interview we find out about the fifth taste, Umami.
Tim Hanni MW has a unique perspective on the world of food and wine matching that challenges traditional concepts. In this first interview we find out how different types of tasters perceive wine.
Everybody knows about Port, but still wines from Portugal have a growing reputation for quality. We talk with Sonia Fernandes from ViniPortugal about the quiet revolution.
Jamie Hutchinson owns the award winning wine shop The Sampler in Islington, London. We find out about his concept for sampling and selling wine and his plans for expansion.
Lisa McGovern is regional director of Wine Australia for the UK, Europe and Ireland. We find out about the strategy and plans for the promotion of Australian wine.
Sensible Wine Services provide behind the scenes logistics support for wine trade events and competitions in the UK and abroad. We talk to owner Peter Franz about his thriving business.
David Swaddle of Tasting Sessions offers an interactive WSET course online. We find out more about how studying wine online works.
Isabelle Legeron MW is the first woman in France to become a Master of Wine. Shortly after passing first time around we asked her how her studies went.
The Green Fad or Future, an IWSC debate on how much is green wash and how much is substance.
Chapel Down is one of the biggest players in English wine. We met up with Guy Tresnan to find out how they are positioning the brand in the UK market.
Donatella Cinelli Colombini has vineyards in Montalcino and DOC Orcia in Italy. We find out about how they were first established and the wines being produced.
Crociani is a leading producer in Montepulciano, Tuscany. We catch up with owner Susanna Crociani to hear about the wines of the region.
Jamie Goode is a wine writer and leading wine blogger with a PhD in plant biology. In this final interview Jamie gives us an overview of grapevine respiration and photosynthesis.
Jamie Goode is a wine writer and leading wine blogger with a PhD in plant biology. In this second interview Jamie gives us an overview of grapes, vines and roots.
Jamie Goode is a wine writer and leading wine blogger with a PhD in plant biology. In this interview Jamie gives us an overview of grape vine biology.
Alistair Maling MW is group winemaker for New Zealand winery Villa Maria. Alistair explains his role and discusses how the Villa Maria range is segmented.
Villa Maria is the largest privately owned wine company in New Zealand but was set up as a one-man band business in 1961 by George Fistonich. George tells us the story of Villa Maria and the highs and lows.
Siegried Landskrone of Closure Systems International talks to us about Vinolok, an innovative glass closure for wine.
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. In this interview with Executive Director Allen Gibbons we hear about the competition and judging process.
The Rivetto family began producing wine in 1902 in the province of Piedmont in North West Italy. In this third and final interview with Enrico Rivetto we find out more about the Piedmont region.
The Rivetto family began producing wine in 1902 in the province of Piedmont in North West Italy. In this second interview with Enrico Rivetto we find out more about his Barolo wines.
The Rivetto family began producing wine in 1902 in the province of Piedmont in North West Italy. In this first interview with Enrico Rivetto we find out about the wines and the region.
Dave Pahl is CEO of Zork, the wine closures company that has recently launched their latest innovation for closing bottles of sparkling wine.
Champagne house Duval-Leroy is experimenting with a new type of closure to replace the traditional champagne cork. We catch up with Roger Begault to find out more.
Domaine Olivier Gard is a family run estate based in Nuits Saint-Georges in Burgundy. We speak with Olivier about his vineyards and innovative winemaking techniques.
Domaine Lucien Boillot is a wine estate in Burgundy producing wine in Gevrey-Chambertin, Pommard and Volnay. We find out about the different styles of Pinot Noir.
Olivier Normand is a Burgundy courtier who acts as the export department for many small growers. Olivier gives us an overview of the region and the appellation system.
Nathalie and Gilles Fevre are the owners of Domaine Fevre in Chablis. We find out about the region and the wines of this famous French appellation.
Ian Edwards of the United Kingdom Vintners Association talks to us about the EU wine reforms and how the changes will affect UK vineyards.
Sothebys are a leading auction house who in addition to books and art sell very fine wine. In part two we look at the path of a bottle of wine going to auction once it has arrived at Sothebys.
Stephen Mould is senior director at Sotheby's responsible for London wine sales. In this interview we discuss the stages involved in auctioning wine.
Stephen Mould is senior director at Sothebys responsible for London wine sales. We talk to him about the history of the auction house and its wine department.
Glen Yaffa is from Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington State. Mike Coveney of Hilltop wines represents Washington wines in the UK. We hear about the region of Washington and the wines.
We meet with David Adelsheim of Adelsheim Vineyard and Mike Coveney of Hilltop Wines to find out about the wines of Oregon in the United States.
We interview Nicola Jenkins from WRAP to find out about the recyclability of alternative materials to glass for our wine bottles.
WRAP helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change. We interview Helen Jenkins to find out how WRAP relates to the wine industry.
Jim Tresize is president of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. We find out about the New York wine region which spans the breadth of New York State.
Owen-Illinois (O-I) is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in the world. We find out how recycled glass is used in the production of new glass with sales manager Paul McLavin.
Gemma Scott is the recycling manager for London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames council. We find out how glass is recycled in the borough.
Nyetimber is one of the UK's leading sparkling wine producers. We meet with owner and CEO Eric Heerema and winemaker Cherie Spriggs.
Richard Balfour-Lynn owns Hush Heath Estate in Kent and produces an award-winning sparkling rose. His main business interest lie in hotels and catering but we find out about his passion for wine.
Owen-Illinois (O-I)is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in the world. We find out how wine bottles are manufactured with sales manager Paul McLavin.
Chateau La Conseillante is one of the top producers in Pomerol, Bordeaux. We speak to general manager Jean-Michel Laporte about the Pomerol appellation and the wines of La Conseillante.
Chateau La Conseillante is one of the top producers in Pomerol, Bordeaux. Director Jean-Michel Laporte tells us about the 2008 vintage.
The Portman Group regulates the UK drinks industry to encourage and challenge producers to promote their products responsibly. We talk with Michael Thompson, head of communications and external affairs.
Gavin Partington is spokesperson for The Wine and Spirit Trade Association that represents the whole of the wine and spirit supply chain in the UK. In this second interview with Gavin we find out about the WSTA and the issues they are tackling.
James Miles is a founder and director of Liv-ex, the leading Fine Wine Exchange. In this final interview we talk about the Liv-ex 100 index.
James Miles is a founder and director of Liv-ex, the leading Fine Wine Exchange. In this second interview we follow the highs and lows of the last decade of en primeur campaigns in Bordeaux.
Liv-ex is the leading Fine Wine Exchange through which fine wines are traded between merchants as commodities. James Miles, founder and director, explains how the exchange works in the first of three interviews.
The Portman Group work with drinks producers to encourage and challenge them to promote alcohol responsibly. We discuss the issues around minimum pricing for alcohol.
Gavin Partington is spokesperson for the Wine and Spirit Trade Association. In this interview we discuss the Scottish governments proposal to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.
Dr John Forrest of Forrest Estates has planted vineyards in the Waitaki Valley, a sub-region of Central Otago, New Zealand. John tells us about the region and the wines.
Elie Maamari of Chateau Ksara in Lebanon talks to us about the history of Lebanese wine production and the Bekka Valley region.
Wink Lorch is a wine writer and educator as well as a specialist on the wine region of Jura in eastern France. A fascinating insight into the wines of the Jura and Vin Jaune, a style unique to the region.
Matthew Dickinson is commercial director at Thierrys Wine Services. Thierrys is the biggest UK importer of wine from France so we get a feel for their business and the French wine trade.
Neil Philips of Pernod Ricard is a brand ambassador for Montana Wines. We ask him about the Montana Terroir Series and how the different sub-regions of Marlborough produce different styles of Sauvignon Blanc.
Dr Richard Smart is a famous viticulturist who has been consulting on the Chinese wine industry. We find out more about China and its future as a wine-producing nation.
Will Davenport is the owner of Davenport Vineyards and has been growing organic grapes commercially since 2003. We catch up with him to find out why he went organic.
Jancis Robinson MW is a world-leading wine writer with a weekly column in the FT. We ask her about her wine education and her advice for those wanting to further their own knowledge.
Xavier Rousset is an award-winning sommelier and owner of Texture restaurant in London. We catch up with Xavier to get his top tips on food and wine matching.
Josep Baujan is technical director of Freixenet, the world-leading Cava and sparkling wine producer. In the second part of our interview we talk to Josep about yeast selection in Cava.
Josep Baujan is technical director of Freixenet, the world-leading Cava and sparkling wine producer. We talk to Josep about the history of Cava and the different styles.
Anna Lopez Lidon is the export manager at Gramona, a Cava producer in Penedes, Spain. We discuss how Cava is produced, the dosage and the debate over international vs local grape varieties.
David Paxton is owner of Paxton Vineyards in McLaren Vale and one of Australia's best known viticulturists. David gives us a brief insight into the region and the grape varieties grown there.
Chris Unger is a sales manager for Negociants UK, the Australian owned importer of Yalumba. We talk with Chris about how Yalumba manage the environmental aspects of wine production.
Jancis Robinson is a world-leading writer and author of books including The World Atlas of Wine and the Oxford Companion. In this second interview we focus on her writing and what it involves.
Kingsland Wines and Spirits is the largest independent UK bottler of wines and spirits. Karen Wilson and Fiona Loveland explain how the process works and discuss the companys green initiatives.
Eduardo Beltran is the marketing director at Bodegas Faustino in Rioja, Spain. In this second interview we find out more about the wines of Rioja.
Eduardo Beltran is the marketing director at Bodegas Faustino in Rioja, Spain. We find out about Faustino and the wines of Rioja.
Bruce Walker is a vice president of Vincor Canada and chairman of the Vintners Association. We chat to him about how alcohol and wine are regulated in the provinces of Canada.
Jancis Robinson MW is a world-leading wine writer with a weekly column in the FT. We caught up with her and in the first of 3 interviews find out about a typical day in her life.
Peter Bohn of Weingut Schloss-Proschwitz talks to us about wine production before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
We speak with 2 producers, Gerhard Hahn from Kurt Hahn, Peter Lehnert from Lehnert-Veit and Ansgar Schmitz from Mosel wine production to find out more about the wines from the Goldtroepfchen region of Germany
Johann Haart and Manfred Breit are vineyard owners in Goldtroepfchen in the Mosel. We find out about the area and why it is so unique.
Michael Adelmann is a vice president of VDP, the Association of German Pradikat Wine Estates. We find out more about the VDP system for classifying Germany's finest wines.
INRA is the French National Institute for Agricultural Research. We speak with Bernard Segway on the potential effects of climate change on grape growing.
Tony Sharley of Banrock Station tells us about the benefits of using tetra paks for wine.
Stephen Skelton MW is an expert on English wine and author of the UK Vineyards Guide 2008. We find out about the book and what's changed on the UK wine scene since the last edition was published in 2001.
Tim Finn established Neudorf Vineyards 30 years ago in 1978 in the village of Neudorf, Nelson in New Zealand's South Island. Tim has been experimenting with UV light to achieve the perfect balance between flavour and sugar.
Bodega Catena Zapata has high elevation vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina producing world-class wines. We spoke to Mariela Molinari, assistant winemaker, to find out how altitude affects wine.
Dr Richard Smart is a world-leading viticulturalist and consultant on canopy management. In this second interview with Richard he explodes a few common myths on viticultural practices.
Sam Lindo is winemaker at the award-winning Camel Valley Vineyard in Cornwall. We find out about the family vineyard and the wines they're producing.
David Paxton is one of Australia's best known viticulturists and consultants. He founded Paxton Vineyards in McLaren Vale, South Australia in 1979. We ask him about the Australian drought and how water is being managed in McLaren Vale.
Carlos de Jesus from Amorim, one of the largest cork producers in Portugal, talks to us about cork. We discuss corks past, present and future, and is protecting the environment and jobs the best reason for using cork?
Ian DAgata is an expert on regional Italian food and wine and managing director of the International Wine Academy of Rome. Ian gives an overview of the regions and key grape varieties to help get our heads around Italian wine.
Xavier Rousset is an award-winning sommelier and co-owner of Texture, the restaurant he opened in 2007. We talk with him about restaurant wine lists and his tips for getting the best from your sommelier.
Sam Harrop MW is a winemaker and an expert on all things wrong with wine. We talk to Sam about his analysis of wine faults at the International Wine Challenge, this week focusing on winemaking faults and volatile acidity.
Sam Harrop MW is a winemaker and an expert on all things wrong with wine. We talk to Sam about his analysis of wine faults at the International Wine Challenge, focusing on reduction and sulphides.
Sam Harrop MW is a winemaker and an expert on all things wrong with wine. We talk to Sam about his analysis of wine faults at the International Wine Challenge, this week focusing on Brettanomyces.
Martin Fowkes is winemaker and director at Three Choirs, the leading single-estate vineyard in the UK. Martin looks back at the 2007 vintage when floods hit the region.
This week we are joined by Charles Metcalfe and Mike Florence of the International Wine Challenge to explain how the competition is run.
Joe Fattorini is wine writer for The Herald in Glasgow. We talk with Joe about the wine scene in Scotland and why a respected journalist would risk it all to become a Master of Wine.
Bruce Walker chairs the Canadian Vintners Association and is a VP of Vincor for government and industrial relations. We find out about the main Canadian wine regions and their world-famous Ice Wines.
Philip Shaw has been making wine in Australia for more than 4 decades and has his own vineyard in Orange, just west of Sydney. Philip tells us about the region and the wines he is producing.
Hugo Sharp set up the first Australian wine podcast, The OZ Wine Show, in 2005. We caught up with him in Sydney to find out about the podcast and chat about Australian wine.
Ernst Loosen took over the Dr Loosen Estate from his father in 1988 and grows Riesling in the Mosel in Germany. We chat to Ernst about his world famous wine estate and Riesling.
Dr John Forrest is winemaker and owner of Forrest Estate in New Zealand and a big fan of Riesling. We find out why the versatile Riesling grape holds so much appeal.
Susy Atkins is an award-winning wine writer and broadcaster. She writes a weekly column for the Sunday Telegraph and is wine editor for Delicious magazine.
Tim Atkin MW is wine critic and writer for The Observer. A passionate Francophile, Tim shares his views on the French wine industry and presents the highlights and opportunities.
Dr Richard Smart is a world-leading viticulturist and canopy management specialist. We ask how climate change will affect current wine regions.
Dr Hans Schultz is Professor at the Department of Viticulture in The Geisenheim Research Institute of Germany. He has researched the impact of climate change on Viticulture and talks about how increasing temperatures might affect grape-growing in Europe.
Greg Jones is a Professor of Climatology at the University of Oregon in the United States. We talk about the big picture for climate change and what it means for the wine industry.
Pancho Campo of the Wine Academy of Spain is the organiser of the International Conference on Climate Change and Wine. We caught up with Pancho on the eve of the conference to discuss the key messages.
The Dr Loosen estate has been in the Loosen family for 200 years. Ernst Loosen took over in 1988 and has been creating world-class wines ever since. We find out why Ernst believes German wine is hot right now.
Phil Laffer, winemaker at Jacobs Creek, talks about how the company has set a goal to reduce the alcohol levels of their wines to below 14% abv.
Greg Hay of Peregrine Wines set up Chard Farm in Central Otago in 1986. We find out how the Otago wine region divides up and how Greg has been played his part in its success.
Olly Smith has been presenting wine on British television since 2005 when he won Hardys Wine Idol competition. He appears on BBC Saturday Kitchen and the Richard and Judy Wine Club. We chat to him about what he gets up to and why he loves it so much.
The first Harpers' podcast, sponsored by New Zealand Winegrowers and produced by the UK Wine Show, gives behind-the-scene insight in a round-table discussion with Philip Gregan and producers from Trinity Hill, Neudorf and Felton Road take part.
Tim How is CEO of Majestic Wines. Each year they recruit around 150 people onto their Retail Management Programme. We ask Tim about the programme and the opportunities for career progression at Majestic.
Nikki Garrett runs wine modules as part of the Wine MBA at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. We find out what's involved in this course that equips graduates for careers in the wine industry.
Greg Hay of Peregrine Wines has been involved in the Central Otago wine industry for 21 years. We talk to him about the Peregrine winery and the New Zealand sustainable wine programme.
Blair and Estelle Hunt of Bald Hills,Central Otago have recently won an international award for sustainable viticulture. We ask what it means to be sustainable in the clean, green land we call New Zealand.
Blair and Estelle Hunt own Bald Hills in Central Otago, New Zealand. Their 2005 Pinot Noir scooped Champion Red at the International Wine Challenge in 2007 attracting huge interest. We visited the vineyard to find out more.
Richard Siddle is editor at Harpers Wine and Spirit magazine and was brought on board for the relaunch in 2007. We find out about the new magazine and the changes that have been made.
Tasting Buddy is a tool to enable the flow of information about a bottle of wine from the producer to the end user. Founder Paul Fitzpatrick explains how it is starting to be utilised by the trade at tastings and shows.
Tim Atkin MW is a leading wine writer in the UK and has been writing for The Observer since 1993. He won the 2007 IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year award in recognition of his contribution to wine education. We catch up with Tim to find out more.
Antonio Saraiva is winemaker and general manager for Port house Rozes. We find out about the vineyards and terroir of the Douro region.
Sarah Hicks, Sarah is the UK Manager for Vranken Pommery Monopole. They are the people behind Port house Rozes and Sao Pedro das Aguias. We talk to her about Rozes and which is more important - history or innovation.
aBecketts Vineyard in Wiltshire was established by Paul Langham and wife Lynn in 2001. With 6 acres under vine of 5 grape varieties they're producing some interesting styles of English wine. Paul tells us about growing grapes on the Salisbury Plain.
McHenry Hohnen Vintners is a family owned wine producer sourcing grapes from four vineyards in Margaret River. We catch up with Murray McHenry to hear how their natural approach to growing grapes is reaping rewards.
Robert Joseph is a renowned wine expert and writer and the man responsible for launching the International Wine Challenge awards back in 1984. We talk to him about his latest book, his new wines and the emergence of new latitude wines.
South Africa is known for Pinotage but there are other grapes coming through including Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. We talk to Mike Ratcliffe about the trends in new plantings.
Neal Martin is a wine writer for Robert Parker and uses the The Wine Advocate Rating System to evaluate quality. We get to grips with the worlds most famous and powerful wine rating system and the pros and cons of wine ratings.
The Wine Show is a consumer exhibition held at the Business Design Centre in Islington. We catch up with the organisers to find out whats on at this year's show.
Neal Martin writes for Robert Parker, the renowned American wine commentator to give a British perspective to the erobertparker.com website. We hear how Neal first created his own successful wine site and how his distinctive writing style sets him apart.
Tim How is CEO at Majestic Wine Warehouses winner of the 2007 Decanter award for Best High Street Retailer. Tim describes Majestic's positioning in the UK and how they compete so successfully.
Mike Rogers is co-owner of award-winning independent wine merchant Philglas and Swiggot. Established in 1991 there are now 3 stores in London. Mike gives an insight into retailing wine at the quality end of the spectrum.
Justin Howard-Sneyd is head of wine buying at Waitrose and is one of 5 MWs in the team. Justin explains how Waitrose position their in-store wine departments to appeal to a broad range of customers.
Mike Ratcliffe is Deputy Chairman of South African Wine Industry Trust. We talk about black economic empowerment and how the trust is helping disadvantaged people to get into the wine industry.
Mike Ratcliffe is a director of Wines of South Africa and managing director of Warwick Estate. Mike talks to us about future plans for South African wines.
Steve Smith is a Master of Wine, viticulturist and managing director of Craggy Range, New Zealand. We find out what he thinks about terroir and why variety, climate and soil matter.
Louis Latour of Burgundy negociant Maison Louis Latour gives us his thoughts on the concept of terroir and the impact of global warming in his part of France.
Michael Cox launched Oxford Landing amidst the onslaught of fruit-driven Australian wines arriving in the UK in the 80's and 90's. We talk with Michael about the challenges of marketing New World wines.
Wine for Spice was created to extinguish that burning question of the ideal wine to drink with curry. We catch up with Wine for Spice founder Warren Edwardes for a lesson in spicy food and wine matching.
Maison Louis Latour is one of the most highly-respected negociants in Burgundy. We speak to Louis Latour about the activities of a negociant and their role in producing and selling Burgundy's wine.
Sioban Harnett is viticulturist at Cloudy Bay, the iconic New Zealand winery. We find out how the vines are trained and managed to suit the growing conditions of the Marlborough region.
Tim How is CEO of Majestic Wines, the UK's biggest chain of wine warehouses. Tim looks back at Majestic's history and forward to ambitious plans for future growth.
Sioban Harnett is the viticulturist at Cloudy Bay, New Zealand's iconic winery. We talk about the different jobs of a viticulturist throughout the growing season.
Simon Waghorn is winemaker for Whitehaven and Astrolabe, two top award-winning New Zealand wine brands. We get his views on wine awards and how winnning can help sell wine.
Wines of Chile is a promotional body that represents 90 Chilean wineries with offices in Santiago and London. Michael Cox heads up the UK office which was set up in 2003. We asked him for his perspective on Chilean wine.
Mark Hallett is owner of Grape Escapes a wine tour operator specialising in wine holidays to the vineyard regions of France. We find out what their tours to Champagne have to offer.
This week we feature Tony Jordon the CEO of Green Point Australia on the recent release of their entire sparkling range under crown seal.
This week is English Wine Week so we met up with Julia Trustram Eve, Marketing Manager for English Wine Producers, the Marketing Association for the English Wine Industry. We discuss issues including new Brussels legislation and global warming.
Denbies is England's largest vineyard and attracts 300,000 visitors a year. General Manager and son of the owner, Chris White, lets us in on the secret of Denbies' success.
James Booth is co-founder of Virtual Wine, the wine media company that runs wine tastings over the Internet. We find out how a virtual wine tasting works and why the idea is catching on.
Jamie Goode is the wine writer and blogger behind wineanorak.com. In this interview we discuss the technical issues with a range of closures including the screwcap, natural cork, diam, zork and the vino lock.
Leventhorpe Winery is a commercial vineyard and winery based in Leeds in the North of England. Owner George Bowden tells how he grows vines at the extreme edge of viticulture and why badgers, birds and hedgehogs are as much a hazard as frost and fungi.
Two competing manufacturers of wine cabinets are Dometic Wine Cellars and Liebherr. Each use very different technology to store wine so we find out how they work and explore the pros and cons.
Lucy Hargreaves is co-owner of Spiral Cellars, a company who specialise in home wine storage. We find out how the Spiral Cellar system works and how it rivals the traditional cellar.
Two Hands Wines was established in 1999 with the objective of making the best possible Shiraz based wines from prized Shiraz regions in Australia. In part 2 we taste 3 wines from 3 regions in a horizontal tasting.
Two Hands Wines was established in 1999 with the objective of making the best possible Shiraz based wines from prized Shiraz regions in Australia. In part 1 we compare 3 wines from 3 regions in a horizontal tasting.
Richard Selley is a Professor of Geology and a Senior Research Fellow at Imperial College, London. In Part 2 we explore the different soil types in vineyards across the UK.
Richard Selley is a Professor of Geology and a Senior Research Fellow at Imperial College, London. He explains how the different soil and rock types affect the vines that are grown on them.
Australian-born Matt Skinner is sommelier at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant and a well-known personality in the UK wine world. Matt tells us how he got to where he is today, starting 13 years ago in an Aussie bottle shop.
Joel Peterson is founder of Ravenswood, the largest producer of Zinfandel in the world. In this second interview with Joel we discuss the latest genetic research into the origins of the Zinfandel grape.
Joel Peterson is founder of Ravenswood in Sonoma, California. Ravenswood is the largest producer of Zinfandel in the world and is now owned by Constellation Brands. Find out why Joel is so passionate about Zinfandel and how he became the 'King of Zin'.
As Fairtrade Fortnight approaches we talk to Nicholas Ingham of Fairtrade wine importers Grape-2-Wine and find out how the Fairtrade foundation can help producers in developing countries to get a better deal for their wines.
This week we talk to Jamie Goode about his book, Wine Science, and wine blog and website, wineanorak.com.
This week we talk to Michael House from Parri Estate in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia. We discover the differences between the Fleurieu Peninsula and neighbouring McLaren Vale region.
Jamie Goode is an expert in the science of winemaking. His book Wine Science provides an indepth reference for wine producers across a range of issues. In this interview we explore common wine faults such as Brettanomyces and volatile acidity.
Richard Selley is a Professor of Geology and a Senior Research Fellow at Imperial College, London. He is author of The Winelands of Britain and shares with us his knowledge on climate change in Britain relating to wine.
Isabelle Legeron from Wine Labs is studying for her Master of Wine. Find out how Isabelle has found the course, what her motivations are and the rewards she hopes an 'MW' may bring.
Chris Foss is Head of Wine Studies at Plumpton College in Sussex. He is half-French and Bordeaux-trained. Chris brings us up to speed on the wine courses on offer at Plumpton.
Ian Harris is Chief Executive of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET). He has been in the wine trade for 30 years and joined WSET in 2002. We find out what's on offer and how Ian has instigated change.
Roger Corder is the author of a new book, The Wine Diet. He sets out to explain the health benefits of red wine and how drinking in moderation, with food, may help lower the risk of heart-related disease. Roger asks are all red wines equal?
Phil Ryan is Chief Winemaker at Mount Pleasant in Hunter Valley and has been with parent company McWilliams for 41 years. Phil takes us through a vertical tasting of Semillons and explains how the wine's character changes as it ages.
Rod Smith MW explains the different port styles made by top producer Taylor's and how to store and serve it. We taste Taylor's 1985 Vintage Port to discover how it has aged over the past 21 years.
Wine expert Matthew Jukes writes the Daily Mail wine column and his Top 250 is the UKs no.1 wine guide. We talk about life as a wine writer and get Matthew's recommendations for Christmas 2006 drinking.
Mt Difficulty is a top producer of Pinot Noir in Central Otago, New Zealand. Michael Herrick talks to us about the wines being produced at Mt Difficulty and techniques employed in the vineyard.
Simon Waghorn has 20 years experience as a winemaker. In 1995 he began making wine for Whitehaven in Marlborough and now has his own label, Astrolabe. We discover the differences in style between the two brands and the winemakers influence.
Oz Clarke is one of wine world's best known personalities and is Wine Communicator of the Year for 2006. He is back on TV on 22 November with a six-part BBC series 'Oz and James's Big Wine Adventure'.
Mike Roberts is the owner of Ridgeview Estate, a top English sparkling wine producer. His wines consistently win international awards so what makes them so successful and able to compete with Champagne?
Zork is a revolutionary wine closure that seals like a screwcap and pops like a cork. It has been developed to help solve the problem of cork taint and random oxidation associated with natural corks. John Brooks, co-founder of Zork, explains the benefits.
Sopexa work with the French generic bodies to promote French wines as a whole. Chris Skyrme brings us up to speed with how they are promoting their wines to the UK consumer.
This week we preview The Wine Show with wine expert Isabelle Legeron and head of PR for the French Wines Experience, Chris Skyrme. The Wine Show is on from 26-29 October 2006 at the Islington Business Design Centre in London.
The Granite Belt in Queensland, Australia is at 28 degrees latitude - outside the normal range for growing grapes. Chris met up with Leanne Gangemi of Ballandean winery to find out how they are able to successfully make good wine.
Steve Caracatsanoudis runs Robinvale Organic Wines with his brother Bill. Their biodynamic vineyards were established in 1980 in Victoria, Australia. We find out how bio-dynamic farming puts life into the soil, the grapes and ultimately, the wine.
Lance Pigott is a founder of Vintage Roots, the UK's leading organic wine company. We catch up with him to find out about a thriving organic wine industry that includes biodynamic, vegan and sulphur-free wines.
Richard Halstead of Wine Intelligence provides an insight into how UK consumers approach wine, revealing our attitudes and behaviour when it comes to buying and drinking the stuff.
We get the lowdown from Richard Halstead of Wine Intelligence on market research into wine and the wine industry. In the first of two interviews with Richard catch up on the latest trends on the UK high street.
In our second interview with Decanter we talk to Clare Seel about the Decanter World Wine Awards. The 2006 results are just out providing wine drinking recommendations for consumers across the globe.
This week we interview Guy Woodward and Adam Lechmere at Decanter, the UK's top wine consumer magazine. We find out who is reading it and what to expect inside the covers.
The Wine Show was launched in 2005 at the Business Design Centre in Islington. 12,000 consumers attended, making it one of the largest wine focused shows in the UK. We talk to the people behind the show and see what they have in store for us this year.
Pieter Ferreira, winemaker at Graham Beck, tastes three wines with us and explains how they are made. Find out why he makes sparkling wines in barrels and how he prefers his barrels burnt on the inside to a medium toast!
In a two part series we talk with Pieter Ferreira winemaker at Graham Beck, one of South Africa's top sparkling wine producers. Peter talks about South African wine industry social responsibility and Nasa satellites.
In the last of our three part series we speak to Huw Gott of gastro pub, The Marquess Tavern, to find out about their wine list and the wines people are drinking this summer.
This week is the second in a three part series looking behind the scenes at restaurant wines. Matthew Cooper, wine buyer at Ellis of Richmond, reveals some of the differences between restaurant and supermarket wines.
We talk to James Ellis of Ellis of Richmond, supplier of wine to the independent restaurant trade, and pick up tips on what to look out for on wine lists.
New Zealand wines have the highest average price in the UK market. Ant Mackenzie, chief winemaker at Spy Valley talks about New Zealand's largest and most famous wine region, Marlborough, and gives us his perspective on sustainable viticulture.
Riedel's glass making history dates back to 1678. We find out how the shape, size and quality changes your wine drinking experience.
As the nation is gripped by World Cup fever we explore how German wines are faring in the UK with Lisa Grimley from Wines of Germany.
Natural cork, plastic or screwcap? They all seal the bottle but which wine closure is best? This week we hear from Pieter Ferreira of Graham Beck with the latest on this hot debate.
Owen Elias from Chapel Down talks to us about winemaking in the UK and how the industry has changed over the last decade from amateur hobbyist to professional business.
We interview Nyetimber's winemaker, Dermot Sugrue. Dermot is an effervescent character from Ireland producing England's top sparkling wines.
This first show gave me great satisfaction to finally get completed. It gives an overview of the show's format and a taste of things to come.