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Sustainability is a growing focus in the wine industry. For this episode, we had the pleasure to welcome true pioneers and leaders in sustainability in the wine industry: Chris & Julia Jackson, Proprietors at Jackson Family Wines.
In 2019, Jackson Family Wines in conjunction with Spain's Familia Torres co-founded the International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) to galvanise the global wine industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate impacts in vineyard and winery operations.
In Aug 2021, Jackson Family Wines also unveiled 'Rooted for Good: Roadmap to 2030' a 10-year sustainability and climate action plan. A bold, comprehensive set of goals and initiatives designed to lead climate solutions and create a positive social impact.
A conversation in which Chris & Julia shared their family's long-term vision for a sustainable future.
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Choosing the right wine glass will enhance your wine's aromas and get the best out of it. Shape matters. This is what we discussed with Mark Baulderstone, ANZ Managing Director of the leading wine glass manufacturer, Riedel.
Riedel was the first in history to recognise that the taste and aroma of a beverage is affected by the shape of the vessel from which it is consumed. Founded in Austria in 1756 (267 years ago!) and pioneering grape varietal-specific stemware since 1958, Riedel has become the most popular brand for wine connoisseurs and drink specialists, hospitality professionals and consumers globally.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
Sustainability is a growing focus in the wine industry and we've been hearing more and more about the concept of 'regenerative farming' for wine.
For this new episode, we sat down with Jason Haas, Partner and General Manager of Tablas Creek, a winery based in Paso Robles, California. Tablas Creek was indeed the first winery in the US to be 'Regenerative Organic Certified' in 2020. Who better than Jason, to discuss the concept of 'regenerative farming'?
What does it actually mean? In the vineyard? In the winery? Is 'regenerative farming' another buzzword? Questions that we covered with Jason Haas and Erica Landin-Löfving, wine sustainability expert in the latest episode of the Vintec Podcast.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
On May 3 2023, the Henschke family globally released the highly anticipated 2018 vintage of their single-vineyard wines. This prestigious collection includes Hill of Grace, Hill of Roses, Mount Edelstone and The Wheelwright.
The 2018 vintage marks 60 years since Cyril Henschke captured the first shimmering edition of Hill of Grace from the 1958 vintage. In 2018, Henschke also celebrated 150 years of Henschke family winemaking.
So many milestones we covered together with our very special guest, Stephen Henschke, 5th generation winemaker at Henschke Wines.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
In this new episode, we discuss the concept of carbon-neutral winery with General Manager of Ross Hill Wines (Orange, NSW). What does carbon-neutral winery mean? It is about reducing a company's carbon footprint and then offsetting any emissions that can't be reduced. Ross Hill Wines is Australia's first carbon-neutral certified winery. Solar panel, water usage, waste recycling program... what does it take concretely to produce carbon-neutral wines? This is what we discussed with James.
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Producers to taste... and cellar:
- Ross Hill Wines, Orange
- Cullen, Margaret River
- Keith Tulloch, Hunter Valley
- Hither & Yon, McLaren Vale
- Cargo Road Wines, Orange
- See Saw Wines, Orange
- Tamburlaine Wines, Hunter Valley & Orange
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lover’s guide to collecting, cellaring, and serving 🍷
In the latest episode of the Vintec podcast, we had the chance to interview one of the icons of the Australian wine industry, Andrew Caillard MW. Together, we revealed the key trends and the wines to taste and collect in 2023.
Andrew is Master of Wine and the author of several books including Penfolds: The Rewards of Patience. He's releasing a new edition of his periodical publication The Wine Journal co-authored with wine journalist Angus Hughson. The Wine Journal is an exciting, entertaining and authoritative yearbook charting the greatest wineries, regions and vintages. In this new wine lover’s annual, Andrew and Angus share key recent discoveries, experiences, and behind-the-scenes insights about the best Australian, and selected international wines.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lover’s guide to collecting, cellaring, and serving 🍷
This episode is part of the Collecting Series – where we speak with wine experts and collectors about the tips & tricks for starting, growing and most importantly – enjoying your wine collection! Join us for a deep dive into ensuring the basics of care and longevity of your wine collection with the expertise of our Vintec community.
Napa Valley occupies a small but unique area. Despite its small surface (only 48km long and 8km wide), the Napa Valley is home to a great variety of fine wines thanks to the diverse microclimates and soils. It is particularly revered for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
As one of the world’s premier wine regions boasting more than 400 wineries, many may find it difficult to pick real good bottles of wine from this region. For this reason, Michael Anderson, Head of Auctions at Langton's is here to help you navigate through the huge variety and choose the next wines to try and lay down in your Vintec cabinet.
Wineries recommended by Vintec:
- Stags' Leap
- Bryant Estate
- Colgin Cellars
- Aubert Wines
- Spottswoode Winery
- Ridge
- Inglenook
- Penfolds (Bin 600 & Bin 704)
- Mt. Brave
- Ramey
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
Sustainability is a growing focus in the wine industry. We are thrilled to introduce you to a new series of the Vintec Podcast: the Sustainability Series, where we are shining a spotlight on trendsetters of our industry who are making positive changes and how they are overcoming challenges now and for the future. Hear these inspiring stories and how you can preserve the integrity of these beautiful wines with Vintec.
In the first episode, we chat with Swedish-American wine writer and Sustainability Consultant, Erica Landin-Lofving, to discuss important topics influencing the global wine industry such as climate change, the differences between organic/biodynamic/natural wine and sustainable practices in the winery.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
In the Vintec Podcast, we speak with wine experts and collectors about the tips & tricks for starting, growing and most importantly – enjoying your wine collection! Join us for a deep dive on ensuring the basics of care and longevity of your wine collection with the expertise of our Vintec community.
Love is in the air in this episode! Discover our recommendations for the best Champagnes to serve on Valentine’s Day with Sara Underdown, Founder & Editor of **Vine & Bubble Magazine.
Sara Underdown's Recommendation:**
- Charles Heidsieck NV Rosé
- Champagne Geoffroy Blanc de Rosé Extra Brut
- Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé
- Champagne Chartogne-Taillet Le Rosé
- Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé
- Pol Roger Blanc de Blancs
- Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
This episode is part of the Collecting Series – where we speak with wine experts and collectors about the tips & tricks for starting, growing and most importantly – enjoying your wine collection! Join us for a deep dive on ensuring the basics of care and longevity of your wine collection with the expertise of our Vintec community.
Burgundy is the crème de la crème when it comes to wine collecting. But with skyrocketing prices, it is difficult to navigate this surprisingly small region (representing only 3% of the vines planted in France) and find good wines without breaking the bank. To help us, we had the pleasure of welcoming Alex Rougeot, Founder & Director of Clos Cachet, a French wine import company, and also 5th generation of the Rougeot family, based in Meursault. Alex visited the Vintec studio to share with you his top recommendations of Burgundy wines to collect and carefully cellar in your Vintec wine cabinet. Among his recommendations, he's shedding some light on a new generation of winemakers that are pushing boundaries and producing gems that are still off the radar for most collectors. Time to pack your Vintec cellar!
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lover’s guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
Planning festive season events can seem exhausting amongst the end-of-year chaos, especially when it comes to picking the wines to enjoy. In this episode, together with our guest Michael Anderson, Head of Auctions at Langton’s – Australia’s preeminent wine Auction House, we’re gathering our wine recommendations for a successful festive season. Find also our tips to enjoy them the right way: versatility, perfect serving temperature and food pairing suggestions among other surprises.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
The Collecting Series is your place to get tips to help you build your wine collection.
With 21 wine regions, Victoria is home to more regions, innovative wineries and distinct climates than any other state in Australia. In each Victorian wine region, you’ll find unique wines and tourism experiences – from dramatic mountains and picturesque coastline, to friendly country towns and delicious local produce.
Stuart Knox, Owner and Sommelier at Sydney-based wine bar, Fix, is back on the show to help us establish an overview of the region along with a list of the best producers to collect.
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Our Recommendations:
Yarra Valley
- Yarra Yering
- Luke Lambert
- Levantine Hill
- Mayer
- Gembrook Hill
- Oakridge
- Dominique Portet
Mornington Peninsula
- Ten Minutes By Tractor
- Yabby Lake
- Moorooduc Estate
Geelong
- Bannockburn
- By Farr
Beechworth
- Giaconda
- Sorrenberg
- Castagna Wines
- Schmolzer & Brown Wines
- Brokenwood - Indigo Vineyard
Macedon Ranges
- Bindi
Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
The Collecting Series is your place to get tips to help you build your wine collection.
Today we travel to the historic heart of Australian wine, South Australia. It's a very important wine-producing state as it represents 50% of Australia's annual production. It is also home to some of the most famous regions in the country, think Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale or Coonawarra.
We had the pleasure to welcome Stuart Knox, Owner and Sommelier at Sydney-based wine bar, Fix, to establish an overview of the region along with a list of the best producers to collect.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
We conclude our Tour of Italy with a focus on its Southern part. The heat of Southern Italy means that it is best known for full-bodied red wines made from grape varieties such as Aglianico, Primitivo and Negroamaro. However, in common with the rest of Italy, there is a great deal of variety to be found here, from perfumed whites made from Fiano to the restrained and elegant reds made from grapes grown at altitude on the slopes of Mount Etna. Campania, Basilicata, Puglia, Sicily... are the regions we unveil with our guest Daniel Marcella, Sommelier & Founder at the Italian Wine Society.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
In this new episode of the Collecting Series, we travel to one of the most historical wine regions in France, Bordeaux. For many, fine wine begins and ends in Bordeaux. The region is hands down the most loved and lauded on earth, renowned for producing prestigious fine wines that can easily age for decades, even generations, before showing their very best in the glass. Together with our guest Michael Anderson, Langton's Head of Auctions, we share our recommendations to start building your Bordeaux collection.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
We keep discovering the treasures of Italy together with our guest Daniel Marcella, Italian Wine Society's Founder & Sommelier. Spotlight on Central Italy: area most widely associated with the grape Sangiovese and the most famous wine made from it, Chianti. However, Central Italy is so much more. Refreshing whites and premium full-bodied reds from both local and international grape varieties are made with great success throughout the region. Wine lovers keep an eye on regions like Umbria, Lazio, Marche and Abruzzo.
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Vintec Podcast: a wine lovers guide to collecting, cellaring and serving 🍷
In this episode, we had the pleasure to interview the Owner & Winemaker of Black Estate, Nicholas Brown. Nicholas has engaged his thoughtful and sensitive winemaking approach to best express his three vineyards (Home, Damsteep and Netherwood) he farms organically and biodynamically. Together with his wife Penelope, they are the proud custodians of a land where cool climate varieties (from classic Pinot Noir and Riesling to more surprising Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc) thrive. Not only does he care intensely about his work but he does so for the wines of his community as well, striving to put North Canterbury on wine lovers' radar. His work has been recently celebrated by Gourmet Traveller Wine which awarded him 2022 New Zealand Winemaker of the Year.
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Vintec Podcast: Unveiling the Art of Wine Collecting, Cellaring & Serving
Northern Italy is so much more than just Barolo and Barbaresco. This is what we discuss with our guest Daniel Marcella, Sommelier and founder of the Italian Wine Society. We have gathered our tips and recommendations for you to discover the exceptional diversity of Northern Italian wines.
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Vintec Club Podcast: your place to discover the best winemakers around the globe 🍷
Discover what makes Margaret River so unique in this series of 5 episodes where local winemakers share their vision about this iconic wine region.
Cath made the first Oates Ends wines in 2000, fresh out of Uni, in the shed on the family farm using grapes from the ends of the rows that the machine harvester missed, hence the name. It was a whole family affair and the single barrel was shared with friends of the family. Fast forward almost two decades and after a rewarding international winemaking career, Cath decided it was time to return home and focus on making wines from Wilagri that really captured the essence of this special vineyard.
Her winemaking style concentrates on capturing the incredible perfume and elegance that this vineyard gives.
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Vintec Club Podcast: your place to discover the best winemakers around the globe 🍷
Discover what makes Margaret River so unique in this series of 5 episodes where local winemakers share their vision about this iconic wine region.
Meet Bruce Dukes, Founder & Winemaker of Domaine Naturaliste. Bruce knows that truly great wine is created from the ground up. Crediting his time spent studying Agricultural Science at the University of Western Australia with shaping his values and practices, Bruce approaches winemaking with the passion of an Agronomist. Beginning with a deep understanding of soils and sustainable farming practices, it is Bruce’s belief that a holistic approach reaps the greatest rewards, both for the wine and the environment.
With intuitive flair based on decades of experience, Bruce strikes a tender balance between taste, fragrance and texture. His passion for agriculture, respect for process and true artistry makes for an exceptional drinking experience, each and every time.
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Vintec Club Podcast: your place to discover the best winemakers around the globe 🍷
Discover what makes Margaret River so unique in this series of 5 episodes where local winemakers share their vision about this iconic wine region.
Making wine was not initially on the cards for Nic Bowen. Born in the Great Southern region into a winemaking family, he was for a time a professional triathlete, before completing a commerce degree and working in financial planning. However, this path wasn’t for him.
Working vintage in Bordeaux made Nic appreciate the cultural interaction of wine, people, food and place. Returning to Australia he went back to university to gain a degree in winemaking and pursue a career in the industry. He landed a coveted role at Hardys in South Australia, making wines for Tintara and working closely with sparkling wine master Ed Carr at House of Arras. He's now the Chief Winemaker for Howard Park that he joined for the 2021 vintage.
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Vintec Club Podcast: your place to discover the best winemakers around the globe 🍷
Discover what makes Margaret River so unique in this series of 5 episodes where local winemakers share their vision about this iconic wine region.
Introducing the series is Stuart Pym, Founder & Winemaker of Flowstone Wines.
Stuart's winemaking career commenced more than 30 years ago when he moved to Margaret River to help his parents produce with their new wine label Sussex Vale. His winemaking experience includes some of Margaret River's best loved names including Voyager Estate, Devil's Lair and Stella Bella.
He is today the winemaker of Flowstone Wines, a boutique winery located in the beautiful Forest Grove area, 6km south of Margaret River, that he founded in 2013. He has the ambition to produce Australia's 'most serious Sauvignon Blanc' and Flowstone is today regarded as one of the best wineries in Australia.
Wine Book recommended by Stuart Pym:
Viticulture and the Environment by Doctor John Gladstones
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Vintec Club Podcast: your place to discover the best winemakers around the globe 🍷
Discover what makes Margaret River so unique in this series of 5 episodes where local winemakers share their vision about this iconic wine region.
Virginia Willcock is the Chief Winemaker behind some of Australia’s most critically acclaimed wines, at Margaret River’s founding wine estate, Vasse Felix, that she joined in October 2006. She is one of the most awarded female winemakers in Australia, having been named ‘Gourmet Traveller WINE Australian Winemaker of the Year’ in 2012 among many other accolades. Virginia is a respected authority on Margaret River winemaking in addition to being a sought-after regional wine show judge.
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🍷 Vintec Club Podcast: your place to learn about wine and deep dive into wine personalities 🍷
If you've been following the Vintec Club Podcast, you know well Andrea Pritzker MW as she's been sharing her wine recommendations in the Collecting Series.
We caught up with Andrea to get to know more about her background and what it takes to become a Master of Wine. Andrea is also the founder of Wine Intuition, a wine education & corporate events business in Sydney. She's also wine consultant, certified WSET educator, write and public speaker. Her diverse career in the wine trade has spanned wholesale, retail, auction, digital marketing and buying including roles as Auction Manager and Head of Content for Langton's Fine Wines and wine buyer for Qantas Wine. A fantastic conversation with one of the most knowledgeable person in the industry.
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Wine Book recommended by Andrea Pritzker MW:
Wine From Another Galaxy by Noble Rot
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Vintec Club Podcast: collect the greatest wine producers from across the globe 🍷
Our first international winemaker in the Vintec Club Podcast. Originally from New Zealand, winemaker Paul Pujol has always been drawn to the Pinot Noirs and aromatic whites of France. He joined Prophet’s Rock, a Central Otago winery, after a six-year around the world odyssey (Alsace, Sancerre & Oregon among others) chasing these varietals, travels palpable in the wines he makes today.
His traditional aesthetic — respectful, patient, vineyard-focused — resonates in his wines, and frees them to express the unique tenor of the sites.
His winemaking is a sensitive, site-driven, and empathic approach which aims to express the beauty of the place rather than pronounced winemaking characters.
Discover Prophet's Rock: https://www.prophetsrock.co.nz/
Wine Book recommended by Paul Pujol:
Adventures On The Wine Route by Kermit Lynch
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🍷 Vintec Club Podcast: your place to learn about wine and deep dive into wine personalities 🍷
If you've been following the Vintec Club Podcast, you would have heard about a wine book our guests have recommended again and again: Intoxicating: Ten Drinks That Shape Australia. We had the immense privilege to interview its author, the brilliant Max Allen. Max is an icon of the Australian wine industry. An award-winning author, he's been writing about wine and drinks for nearly 30 years.
We sat down with Max and discussed his latest book: Intoxicating. His book not only tells a lot about how the drinks industry has dramatically evolved but provides also a fantastic account of Australia's history. A rare interview of arguably one of the greatest wine authors.Purchase Intoxicating on the Vintec Club Shop: Shop HereWine Book recommended by Max Allen:
Adventures On The Wine Route by Kermit Lynch
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Graduated with a double degree in Law & Arts, making wine was initially not on the cards for Sam Connew. A part-time job at a wine bar in the Arts Centre of Christchurch, NZ changed her perspective and a few vintages later, she founded Stargazer, one of Tasmania's most sought after wineries by discerning wine collectors. Her uncompromising attention to detail and her love for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling produce wines of incredible purity.
Discover Stargazer Wine: https://www.stargazerwine.com.au/
Wine Books recommended by Sam Connew:
Through A Sparkling Glass by Andrea Frost
Intoxicating by Max Allen
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Build an exciting wine collection with the Collecting Series of the Vintec Club Podcast 🍷
In this new episode, we focus on Syrah & Grenache: two grape varieties that are closely linked to each other as they're often blended together in many wines around the world. Syrah (or Shiraz) is the celebrity of the appellations in Rhône Valley and the most planted grape in Australia; Grenache originates from Spain and is the third most widely planted variety in the world prized for its presence in wines like Châteauneuf du Pape or Priorat.
Together with our guest Andrea Pritzker MW, we share our recommendations of regions and producers to build an exciting Syrah/Grenache collection.
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Producers to follow... and taste!
Northern Rhône, Hermitage:
- E. Guigal (Hermitage);
- Chapoutier (Hermitage);
- Jean-Louis Chave (Hermitage);
- Domaine Paul Jaboulet (Hermitage);
- Yves Cuilleron (Saint-Joseph);
- Andre Perret (Saint Joseph);
- Combier (Crozes-Hermitage).
Southern Rhône:
- Domaine Pierre Usseglio (Châteauneuf du Pape);
- Domaine Charvin (Châteauneuf du Pape);
- Château Mont-Redon (Châteauneuf du Pape).
Spain, Priorat:
- Alvaro Palacios
- Blai Ferré
- Terroir Al Límit
Australia:
- Heirloom Vineyards (South Australia);
- The Lane Vineyard (Adelaide Hills);
- Penfolds, Grange (South Australia);
- Henschke, Hill of Grace (Eden Valley, SA);
- Head Wines (Barossa, SA)
- Thomas Wines (Hunter Valley, NSW);
- Coates Wines (McLaren Vale, SA);
- Mount Langi Ghiran Vineyard (Grampians, VIC);
- Glenlofty Estate Wines (Pyrenees, VIC).
New Zealand, Hawke's Bay:
- Trinity Hill (Hawke's Bay);
- Craggy Range (Hawke's Bay);
- Blank Canvas (Hawke's Bay);
- Te Mata (Hawke's Bay);
- Ata Rangi (Martinborough);
- Dry River Wines (Martinborough).
South Africa:
- Richard Kershaw Wines (Elgin Valley)
United States:
- Cayuse Vineyards (Walla Walla Valley, Washington state)
Vintec Club Podcast: a place to learn about wine and deep dive into wine personalities
In this new episode, meet Chief Winemaker of Yalumba & Pewsey Vale Vineyard: Louisa Rose. Since her first vintage at Yalumba in 1992, Louisa Rose has become one of the world’s most respected winemakers. Lou is passionate about creating great Australian wine. She has forged an identity for Australian Viognier, winning multiple awards in the process, and challenges perceptions of Barossa Shiraz, all while leading her viticultural and vinicultural teams to ever greater heights. She is an inspiring figure in Australia’s wine industry.
Discover Yalumba: https://www.yalumba.com/
Discover Pewsey Vale Vineyard: https://www.pewseyvale.com/
Wine Book recommended by Louisa Rose:
First Vintage: Wine in Colonial New South Wales by Julie McIntyre
Podcast recommended by Louisa Rose:
Wine Conversations by Andrew Caillard MW
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Build your wine collection with the Collecting Series.
In this new episode, we unveil one of the most expressive white varietals: Sauvignon Blanc. It's very easy to drink and its refreshing aromas have made this varietal one of the most appreciated grape varieties around the world. Together with our guest Andrea Pritzker MW, we share our recommendations of regions and producers to build an exciting Sauvignon collection.
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Producers to follow... and taste!
Loire Valley:
- Vincent Pinard (Sancerre)
- Louis Benjamin Dagueneau (Pouilly-Fume)
- Alphonse Mellot (Sancerre)
- Gerard Boulay (Sancerre)
- Regis Minet (Pouilly-Fume)
Australia:
- Shaw & Smith (Adelaide Hills)
- Flowstone (Margaret River)
New Zealand:
- Nautilus (Marlborough)
- Blank Canvas (Marlborough)
- Ata Rangi (Martinborough)
- Villa Maria (Auckland & Marlborough)
- Greywacke (Marlborough)
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In this new episode, meet Founder & Winemaker of Bindi Wines: Michael Dhillon.
Bindi is a boutique winery based in the Macedon Ranges, 50km north west of Melbourne, that he established in 1988 with his father Bill Dhillon. His Pinot and Chardonnay set the standard and are celebrated by the most serious wine collectors. He's just been awarded Winemaker of the Year and his 2019 Block 5 Pinot Noir Award Winning Pinot Noir at the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards Ceremony.
Discover Bindi Wines: https://bindiwines.com.au/
Award Winning Varietal Pinot Noir - 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards: 2019 Bindi Block 5 Pinot Noir
Wine Books recommended by Michael Dhillon:
Making Sense of Burgundy, Matt Kramer
The World Atlas Of Wine, Hugh Johnson & Jancis Robinson
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In this new episode, meet Winemaker & General Manager of Yarra Yering: Sarah Crowe.
Founded by Dr Bailey Carrodus in 1969, the low-yielding, unirrigated vineyards have always produced wines of extraordinary depth and density. Sarah has faithfully pursued Dr Carrodus legacy, giving individual blocks and varieties the time and attention they deserve to continue making high-quality wine (think distinct Dry Red No. 1 / Red No. 2 among others). Her exceptional talent was recently recognised by Yarra Yering being named Winery of the Year and Dry Red Wine No. 1 being named Wine of the Year at 2022 Halliday Wine Companion Awards.
Discover Yarra Yering Wines: https://www.yarrayering.com/
Wine of the Year - 2022 Wine Companion: Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No. 1
Wine Book recommended by Sarah Crowe:
Intoxicating: Ten Drinks that Shaped Australia - by Max Allen
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The Collecting Series is a place to learn about wine collecting and cellaring.
Join us as we unveil one of the world's favourite grape varieties: Pinot Noir. Together with our guest Andrea Pritzker MW, we share our recommendations of regions and producers to build an exciting Pinot collection.
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Producers to follow... and taste!
Burgundy, Côte de Nuits:
- Domaine de la Romanée Conti
- Domaine Ponsot
- Domaine Armand Rousseau
- Domaine Dujac
- Domaine Lignier-Michelot
- Jane Eyre
Burgundy, Côte de Beaune:
- Domaine Lucien Muzard
Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise:
- Château de Chamilly
Germany:
- Bernhard Huber (Baden)
- Heymann-Lowenstein (Mosel)
- Markus Molitor (Mosel)
United States:
- J. Christopher (Willamette Valley, Oregon)
- Eyrie Vineyards (Oregon)
Australia, Victoria:
- By Farr (Geelong)
- Giant Steps (Yarra Valley, Victoria)
Australia, South Australia:
- Murdoch Hill (Adelaide Hills)
Australia, Tasmania:
- Spring Vale
- Tolpuddle
- Chatto
- Pooley
- Freycinet Vineyards
- Delamere Vineyards
New Zealand:
- Ata Rangi (Martinborough)
- Felton Road (Central Otago)
- Bell Hill (Canterbury)
- Blank Canvas (Marlborough)
Vintec Club Podcast: a place to learn about wine and deep dive into wine personalities 🍷
For this new episode, meet Sara Underdown, Founder & Editor of Australia's Only Champagne magazine, Vine & Bubble Magazine.
Sara has been contributing to the Champagne industry in Australia for the past decade: working for the love of Champagne.com and Delicious Magazine. She's an acclaimed writer as well: Finalist in the prestigious 2016 & 2018 Vin de Champagne Awards and Louis Roederer Wine Writers’ Awards Finalist in 2019.
Her passion and knowledge for Champagne are limitless. The Champagne Growers movement; Champagne and global warming; the rise of new competitors: we discussed all things Champagne with Sara. Discover her vision of the world's most prestigious sparkling wine.
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The Collecting Series is your place to build your wine collection and learn how to cellar your wines the right way.
In this 3rd episode, we deep dive into a white aromatic variety much loved around the world: Riesling. Together with our guest Master of Wine Andrea Pritzker, we unveil regions and producers to build an exciting Riesling Collection as long as cellaring potential and service temperature to enjoy Riesling as its best.
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Vintec Club Podcast: a place to learn about wine and deep dive into wine personalities
For this new episode, we went to Canberra District to visit one of Australias' most respected winemakers: Tim Kirk of Clonakilla.
Renowned for its famous Shiraz-Viognier that has become a benchmark for the style to Australian wine and a world-class red, Tim Kirk has demonstrated through a track record of exemplary wines that are worthy to be considered among Australia's Best (from medium-bodied elegant style of Shiraz to vibrant and aromatic Viognier). He won the Gourmet Traveller Wine's Winemaker of the Year in 2013 and his Shiraz Viognier part of the Langton's Classification "Exceptional" and is internationally acclaimed.
Today, Tim Kirk is regarded as an icon of the Australian wine industry.
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The Collecting Series is a place to learn how to build your wine collection and how to cellar your wine the right way. Get to know regions and appellations to follow, discover producers to have in your collection, understand how long should you cellar your wines for: get tips to build an exciting wine collection with the Collecting Series of the Vintec Club Podcast!
For this second episode, we focus on Cabernet Sauvignon with Langton's Head of Auctions, Michael Anderson. Internationally renowned and foundation of the most sought-after blends, Cabernet Sauvignon wines are made to last: ideal for your (Vintec) cellar! Get to know better this monarch variety and wines to collect: from its birthplace Bordeaux to Margaret River passing by New World destinations like Chile, Cabernet Sauvignon has a lot to offer.
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Vintec Club Podcast: a place to learn about wine and deep dive into wine personalities
In this second episode, we met Bridget Raffal, Head Sommelier at up-and-coming Sydney's wine bar Where's Nick. Bridget is one of the greatest sommelier in Sydney - from her 3-year gig at critically acclaimed Sixpenny where she won the Sommelier's Choice Award in 2019 to her new position at Where's Nick, we discussed all things wine with Bridget and try to understand what makes a good Sommelier and a good wine list.
Discover Where's Nick: https://www.wheresnick.com.au/
236 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
Wine Books recommended by Bridget Raffal:
Wine Author: Jancis Robinson
The Champagne Guide by Tyson Stelzer
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The Collecting Series is a place to learn how to build your wine collection and how to cellar your wine the right way.
Get to know regions and appellations to follow, discover producers to have in your collection, understand how long should you cellar your wines for: the Collecting Series aim at giving you tips and tricks to build an exciting wine collection.
For this 1st episode, we focus on world's most famous white grape variety: Chardonnay. From the legendary Burgundy to Margaret River in Australia, which gems should you look after to fill your cellar?
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Vintec Club Podcast: a place to learn about wine and deep dive into wine personalities
In this first episode, we met Thomas Wines founder and winemaker: Andrew Thomas. Andrew has been making wine in the Hunter Valley for 35 years and he's today one of the most renowned winemaker in the region. Together, we discussed his passion for iconic Hunter varietals Semillon and Shiraz, his "keeping it simple" winemaking philosophy and how a winemaker destined to follow his father's step in the McLaren Vale today manages to set standards of modern Hunter Valley wine.
Discover Thomas Wines: https://www.thomaswines.com.au/
Wine Books recommended by Andrew Thomas:
Hunter Wine, A History - by Julie McIntyre
Intoxicating: Ten Drinks that Shaped Australia - by Max Allen
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