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videoWhat’s the difference between Minervois and Languedoc? 🍇
Suzanne Mustacich and Robert Joseph explore how the choice of an appellation can influence a wine’s identity, perception, and positioning. A closer look at how origin shapes both style and expectations. Are you familiar with these regions? Follow for more wine insights & save this for later. #Languedoc #Minervois #FrenchWine #WineEducation #WineRegions #WineLovers
videoThe Importance of Distribution in the Wine World
How important is distribution in the wine world? 🍷 Suzanne Mustacich speaks with wine consultant and former critic Robert Joseph about the role distribution plays in shaping a wine’s success and visibility. What influences your choice when selecting a wine? Follow for more wine insights & save this for later. #WineDistribution #WineIndustry #WineEducation #FineWine #WineLovers #WineKnowledge
videoWhat’s behind the term K'avshiri? 🍷
Suzanne Mustacich speaks with Robert Joseph about the meaning behind his Georgian wine project, K'avshiri. Have you ever explored wines from Georgia? Follow for more wine insights & save this for later. #GeorgianWine #WineProjects #WineInnovation #WineEducation #WineLovers #Kavshiri
videoWhat’s behind the term K'avshiri? 🍷
Suzanne Mustacich speaks with Robert Joseph about the meaning behind his Georgian wine project, K'avshiri. Have you ever explored wines from Georgia? Follow for more wine insights & save this for later. #GeorgianWine #WineProjects #WineInnovation #WineEducation #WineLovers #Kavshiri
videoWhat’s the difference between Minervois and Languedoc? 🍇
Suzanne Mustacich and Robert Joseph explore how the choice of an appellation can influence a wine’s identity, perception, and positioning. A closer look at how origin shapes both style and expectations. Are you familiar with these regions? Follow for more wine insights & save this for later. #Languedoc #Minervois #FrenchWine #WineEducation #WineRegions #WineLovers
videoThe Importance of Distribution in the Wine World
How important is distribution in the wine world? 🍷 Suzanne Mustacich speaks with wine consultant and former critic Robert Joseph about the role distribution plays in shaping a wine’s success and visibility. What influences your choice when selecting a wine? Follow for more wine insights & save this for later. #WineDistribution #WineIndustry #WineEducation #FineWine #WineLovers #WineKnowledge
videoBuilding Wine Brands That Sell - Part 1 - Jane Anson The Wine Podcast E27
WINE-SEARCHER PRO 🍷 ✨ Get 10% off a 12-month Wine-Searcher PRO subscription with the code ‘JaneWS’ at checkout. 👇 https://www.wine-searcher.com/get-pro?pro_lead=janeprobanner In this episode of The Wine Podcast, Suzanne Mustacich sits down with Robert Joseph—wine thinker, international consultant, former critic, and creator behind brands like Le Grand Noir, Greener Planet, and K’avshiri—to unpack the real business of wine. From launching a “New World wine from France” to blending 11 Georgian grape varieties into a single experimental cuvée, Robert shares the strategy behind building wines that actually sell—and the hard truths most producers ignore. We dive into: 🔸Why most wines are “labels,” not brands 🔸The three things every successful wine needs: packaging, quality, distribution 🔸How to create a wine for a specific customer (not just a terroir) 🔸The difference between supermarket wines and “discovery wines” 🔸Why storytelling—and even confusion—can be part of the appeal 🔸
videoWe Don’t Have the Monopoly on Great Wine
Legacy is important, but today, excellent wine is produced all over the world. Bordeaux is no longer the only region at the top. 👉Subscribe for more wine industry insights. #WineShorts #WineTrends #GlobalWine #finewine
videoWas Robert Parker Bordeaux's Best Advertiser? The Week in Wine Episode 34
Don opens rosé as a crowd pleaser to some dogged palates while Olly opens a De Moor Chablis for a mate. The most-wanted Tequilas tops our news stats this week while California hogs the rest of the limelight. Don looks at the latest out of Napa Valley where vineyards are getting tricky to shift and Cabernet Sauvignon may be on the way out. Talking of which, we look at a story covering the rise of white wine and ask if white varieties might be a good substitute? Also, Randall Grahm's state-of-the-nation piece continues to get eyeballs. As for the latest news, it's over to Bordeaux where a major local wine merchant has suggests the region "got lazy" while US wine critic Robert Parker was dominating the headlines and did not do enough to promote its wines independently of the Maryland-based guru; a bureaucratic hiccup stops non-alcoholic wine production in Italy; Castel launches its own Champagne brand with an interesting choice of name given the very public spat between the company's fa
videoThe Secret to Great Bordeaux
Hubert de Boüard reflects on the 2016 vintage—a turning point in both his winemaking and personal journey. 🎧Watch the full episode to hear the full story behind this vintage. #bordeaux #WineStory #FineWine #WinePodcast #Winemaking
videoWhat is En Primeur?
Would you pay for a wine… before it has even been bottled?🍷 Konstantin Baum MW explains how Bordeaux En Primeur works and why it is such a big deal in the wine world. A unique system where wines are purchased years before bottling, offering early access to some of Bordeaux’s most sought-after releases. Follow for more wine insights & save this for later. #EnPrimeur #BordeauxWine #WineInvesting #FineWine #WineEducation #WineLovers #KonstantinBaum
videoBordeaux Isn’t the Best Wine Region in the World
From Bordeaux to small regions, quality is rising everywhere—and changing the game. #WineShorts #WineTrends #GlobalWine #FineWine Subscribe for more wine industry insights
videoSouth Africa Is NOT a New World Wine Country
From Vin de Constance to centuries-old vineyards, here’s why South Africa’s wine story runs deep. #WineExplained #WineHistory #SouthAfricanWine #FineWine
videoThe Classification That Changed Saint Émilion
A system designed to elevate the region—but not without challenges. Hubert de Boüard explains why. Watch more stories from Bordeaux’s top voices 🍷 #WineHistory #BordeauxLegend #WineCulture #FineWine
videoDo All Napa Cabs Taste the Same? The Week in Wine Podcast - Episode 33
Don drinks a delicious Gamay while Olly has a Sauvignon Blanc from Italy and a fantastic Saumur rouge which leads to a confession about Cabernet Franc. We kick off quite a long list of bad news with Napa Cabernet and a recent article claiming that the number of Napa wineries will need to shrink. We also wonder if Napa Cabernet has changed in style? Are they all the same/are they still the same? And just how hard it is to find out. Don also talks about a recent piece penned by the great Randall Grahm – also looking at the California wine industry. There's also a nice aside on furry friends in the vineyards. Olly looks at Familia Torres its debt restructure (as well as recent attempts by Bodegas Faustino and Cordoníu to change ownership); more on the frost in Champagne; Rémy Cointreau's proposed rejig; domestic consumption is still on the slide in Argentina; and more on the H&A barrel company in financial straits. Olly and Don daydream about an invite to the Saumur wine and book festi
videoWhy Chateau Angelus left the St Emilion classification | Jane Anson The Wine Podcast E26
WINE-SEARCHER PRO 🍷 ✨ Get 10% off a 12-month Wine-Searcher PRO subscription with the code ‘JaneWS’ at checkout. 👇 https://www.wine-searcher.com/get-pro?pro_lead=janeprobanner Hubert de Boüard, owner of Chateau Angelus, speaks frankly about the estate's decision to leave the Saint Emilion classification, the importance of legacy, how to work in an increasingly globalised wine industry, and personal passions. Discover his journey through Bordeaux, South Africa, and the evolution of Angélus. 🍷Check Chateau Angelus on Wine-Searcher https://www.wine-searcher.com/merchant/17008-chateau-angelus ✔️Get the latest updates at https://janeanson.com/ 🍷 Subscribe to the channel ✨ Like this video to support fine wine storytelling 🌍 Explore more episodes featuring global wine leaders Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Decision to Leave Classification 02:17 Uber de Beauvoir's Background and Family History 03:09 Travel and Promotion of Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion 04:39 The Importance of H
videoWine Is Not a Picture… It’s a Movie
Wine changes, evolves, and tells a story. In part 1 of the latest Wine Voices podcast, Hubert de Boüard chats to Jane Anson about Bond, family relationships, building a brand, his friendship with Michel Rolland, and much more. #Angelus #WineJourney #JamesBond #SaintEmilion #WineLovers
videoThe Moment Cabernet Franc Changed Everything
A single tasting unlocked a lifelong obsession with Cabernet Franc—and shaped the future of a legendary wine estate. #CabernetFranc #WineStory #WineDiscovery #BordeauxWine #WinePodcast #FineWine
videoHow is to taste Bordeaux En Primeur
How do you taste a wine that isn't even finished yet? Join world-renowned critic Jane Anson as she breaks down the skill behind tasting Bordeaux En Primeur. #Bordeaux2025 #EnPrimeur #WineTasting #JaneAnson #FineWine #WineInvestment #WineEducation #WineExpert #SommelierLife #BordeauxWine #shorts
videoThe DNA of Château Angélus 🍷
A grandfather’s love story led to planting more Cabernet Franc—shaping a legendary wine forever. In part 1 of the latest Wine Voices podcast, Hubert de Boüard chats to Jane Anson about Bond, family relationships, building a brand, his friendship with Michel Rolland, and much more. #LoveStory #WineLegacy #CabernetFranc #VineyardLife #WineStory
videoEn Primeur 101: A Complete Guide for First-Timers | Konstantin Baum MW
Bordeaux's En Primeur campaign is the big story in the wine world this month, but what exactly is it and how does it work? Join Konstantin Baum MW here on Wine-Searcher as he runs through a step-by-step guide to En Primeur. Konstantin discusses the nature of the way the wines are tasted, sold and traded and explains why it should matter to you. Watch Konstantin's first video and start your En Primeur journey with us at Wine-Searcher. Get 10% off on a 12-month Wine-Searcher PRO subscription with code 'KonstantinWS' PLUS a free Cellar Class worth $99. https://www.wine-searcher.com/get-pro?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=enprimeur #enprimeur #bordeaux #bordeauxenprimeur #winefutures #bordeauxwine #finewine #winecollectors #wineinvestment #winelovers #winecommunity #winediscovery #winesearcher #konstantinbaum #masterofwine
videoA Son's Tough Choice
Sometimes leadership means making impossible choices—even within your own family. In part 1 of the latest Wine Voices podcast, Hubert de Boüard chats to Jane Anson about Bond, family relationships, building a brand, his friendship with Michel Rolland, and much more. #WineLegacy #FineWine #Bordeaux #ChateauAngelus #winehistory
videoHow Angelus Got Involved with James Bond
Ever wondered how a winery ended up in a James Bond film? 🍷 Here's the incredible journey of Angélus. In part 1 of the latest Wine Voices podcast, Hubert de Boüard chats to Jane Anson about Bond, family relationships, building a brand, his friendship with Michel Rolland, and much more. Tag a friend who loves wine! #WinePodcast #FineWine #BordeauxWine #ChateauAngelus #HubertDeBouard #JaneAnson #WineSearcher #WineLovers #WineEducation #CabernetFranc #SaintEmilion #FrenchWine #Winemaking #LuxuryWine #WineStory #WineHistory #JamesBondWine #VineyardLife #Sommelier #WineTasting #WineIndustry #WineCulture #GrandCru #WineInterview #WineChannel #jamesbond
videoBordeaux Legend and James Bond's Favorite Winemaker - Part 1 - Jane Anson The Wine Podcast E25
WINE-SEARCHER PRO 🍷 ✨ Get 10% off a 12-month Wine-Searcher PRO subscription with the code ‘JaneWS’ at checkout. 👇 https://www.wine-searcher.com/get-pro?pro_lead=janeprobanner Join Jane Anson for part one of a fascinating conversation with Hubert de Boüard, owner of Chateau Angélus, as he shares Angélus' journey from a small estate in St Emilion to a globally renowned name that has had a cameo in three James Bond films. They also cover a decisive break with Hubert's father when in his 20s, his long-term friendship with Michel Rolland, and why Cabernet Franc is such an important grape for the estate. 🍷Check Chateau Angelus on Wine-Searcher https://www.wine-searcher.com/merchant/17008-chateau-angelus ✔️Get the latest updates at https://janeanson.com/ 🍷 Subscribe to the channel ✨ Like this video to support fine wine storytelling 🌍 Explore more episodes featuring global wine leaders Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Hubert's connection to James Bond 01:47 The story of Chateau Angelu