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podcast· 1h 12mEp 565: Richard Hemming MW, Head of Wine, Asia for 67 Pall Mall Singapore, Mosaic of Wine Series, 2/12
We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Richard Hemming MW Head of Wine, Asia for 67 Pall Mall Singapore (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro (00:01:45) Richard Hemming MW Origin Story - UK and Australia wine retail and writing for Jancis Robinson (00:17:30) Culture - MW community in Singapore, Multilingual communication in Singapore (00:29:55) Expertise - Restrained communications, Integration with 67 Pall Mall business development (00:35:35) Challenge - Wine industry communication styles, Does the wine industry have a right to exist? (00:56:50) Service - 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards, Wine and The Food of Asia 67 Pall Mall Book (01:10:56) Contact Details and Outro If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/565 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velo
podcast· 57:28Ep 564: Malu Lambert, South African Critic and Writer, Mosaic of Wine Series, 1/12
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Mosaic of Wine Series 1. Giving my audience of wine lovers, students and professionals from across the world, access to some of the most interesting, successful and influential people working in and around the world of wine. Series episodes explore the guest's backstory, covering their foundations, growth and legacy, using Interpreting Wine's mosaic storytelling model. I'd love this episode and this series to be the start of a conversation. So please make sure you're subscribed to Interpreting Wine podcast to be alerted when each episode in the series goes live. We kick things off today in the company of Malu Lambert South African Critic and Writer (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine Series 1 intro (00:01:30) Malu Lambert Origin Story - Links between the UK and South Africa (00:11:25) Culture - Writing and Winemaking Communities, Single Vineyard Wines (00:34:13) Expertise - Changing international perception of South Africa
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Ep 563: Anne McHale MW, The Top 6 Pitfalls for D6 Students and How to Address Them
Special link: www.interpretingwine.com/D6webclass I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode focusing on WSET D6 dissertation technique, with Anne McHale MW. Today, Anne will cover the six pitfalls she's observed based on her extensive analysis of the examiners report and from discussing feedback received by prior D6 students. Also giving tips on how to address each pitfall. Essential listening for any student submitting their D6 assignment in 2025, who want to get the best marks possible. If you're looking for additional support with the current D6 assignment, you may like to know, Anne is currently offering paid access to recordings of her recent webclasses. The first featuring Caroline Hermann MW covering the Virginia wine industry through the lens of the D6 assignment. The second features Anne in-depth on D6 technique. There are many additional resources included with purchases, which I'll mention in the show outro, so do listen to the end t
podcast· 1h 01mEp 562: Rest of Georgia Snapshot, 2024 Georgia Travel Series, 3/3
We continue the 2024 Georgia Travel Series today in the company of three guests who will offer us a range of viewpoints on life outside of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. This episode will hopefully not only encourage you to book your flight to this incredible country. But also to guide towards less obvious places to explore outside of Tbilisi while you're there. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:50) Nika Jeiranashvil (00:25:20) Keto Ninidze (00:45:10) Nina Charchanidze If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/562 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: https://www.gnta.ge Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024 Listen and subscribe - https:// www.interpretingwine.com /562 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/
podcast· 55:47Ep 561: Tbilisi Spotlight, 2024 Georgia Travel Series, 2/3
We continue the 2024 Georgia Travel Series today in the company of four guests who will offer us a range of viewpoints on the Georgian capital Tbilisi. This episode will hopefully not only encourage you to book your flight to this incredible city. But also to guide towards less obvious ways to explore Tbilisi while you're there. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:50) Nathan Moss (00:17:20) Giorgi Andghuladze (00:25:00) Nina Akhaladze (00:36:34) Zaza Khutsishvili If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/561 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Tbilisi Spotlight https://gnta.ge Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024 Listen and subscribe - https:// www.interpretingwine.com /561 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwi
podcast· 39:21Ep 560: Georgian Wine Fairs, 2024 Georgia Travel Series, 1/3
We kick things off today in the company of three guests to discuss the series of Wine Fairs that take place in and around Tbilisi each year in May. During my visit this included the two day Zero Compromise Fair, The Saamuri Wine Fair, Sherekilebi and the New Wine Fair. Absolutely making this the best time of the year to visit. For those who want to taste local and international wines, poured by the winemakers and meet other wine lovers from around the world. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:00) Iago Bitarishvili (00:12:41) Maia Tchokhonelidze (00:20:43) Aidan Raftery If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/560 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk CONTACT: Georgia National Tourism Administration https://gnta.ge Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024 Listen and subscribe - https:// www
podcast· 1h 17mEp 559: Sierra de Gredos Terroir Deep Dive, DOP Cebreros Series ep 3/3
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to back the DOP Cebreros Series. Specially commissioned by for your listening pleasure by DOP Cebreros. Today we close out the series in what I think is the most logical of places, in the vineyads. This landmark episode serves as a virtual tour of three representative zones of the Sierra de Gredos: El Tiemblo, Tietár Valley and Villanueva de Ávila (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:06) Pete Irvine - Las Rocosas - El Tiemblo (00:14:16) Teresa Conde - Lanzahita - Tietár Valley (00:42:41) Barabara Requejo - Las Herguijuelas - Villanueva de Ávila (01:02:45) Barabara Requejo - Navarrevisca If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/559 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Sierra de Gredos terroir discovery,
podcast· 55:21Ep 558: Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage, DOP Cebreros Series, 2/3
We continue the DOP Cebreros series today with coverage of Conectando Gredos 2024 (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:03:25) Daniel Ramos - Bodegas Daniel Ramos (00:12:17) Barbara Requejo - Las Pedreras (00:19:45) Ariana Rolich - AR Wine (00:31:11) Doreen Auerbach - Vino y se quedó (00:39:35) Agustín Trapero - Sommelier (00:45:27) León Benazerraf and Begoña Diaz-Urgorri - Bruma Agrícola If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/558 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage https://www.dopcebreros.com Date recorded: 2 June 2024 Listen and subscribe - https:// www.interpretingwine.com /558 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpreti
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Ep 557: Alex Taylor, The Online Tasting Company, PEER 2 PEER Series, 2/5
We continue the PEER 2 PEER series today in the company of Alex Taylor of The Online Tasting Company. In what is a fantastic deep dive into an entrepreneurial journey that began in early 2020. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Alex Taylor Origin Story (00:03:10) Discuss the problem they solve (00:06:05) Sulphites deep dive (00:13:30) The discovery (00:23:20) Adaptations they made to the processes (00:29:30) Takeaways If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/557 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Alex Taylor, The Online Tasting Company https://www.onlinetasting.co Date recorded: 29 April 2024 Listen and subscribe - https:// www.interpretingwine.com /557 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com
podcast· 30:09Ep 556: Jenni Davis, Grape Nights, PEER 2 PEER Series, 1/5
We kick things off this series today in the company of Jenni Davis of Grape Nights. In today's conversation we focus on her journey of planting a small vineyard. And the challenges she and her husband have overcome to this point. (00:00:08) Episode intro Jenni Davis Origin Story Starting the Wine Journey Pre-prepping Prepping the land Planting Grape choice and Future sales Looking ahead If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/556 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Jenni Davis, Grape Nights @thewinequeen_ @grapenights Date recorded: 29 April 2024 Listen and subscribe - https:// www.interpretingwine.com /556 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingw
podcast· 26:59Ep 555: Hannah Tovey, London Wine Fair 2024
(00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Hannah Tovey - Event Director (00:02:50) Reflections on London Wine Fair 2023 (00:06:50) New and returning exhibitors at LWF 2024 (00:12:30) Interpreting Wine reflections on exhibitors from New York, Serbia and Georgia (00:14:28) London Wine Fair Pop ups - including New Zealand, South Africa and Georgia (00:17:08) Industry Briefings: Diversity and Inclusion, Safe Spaces at Work, Women in Wine (00:19:50) Tasting Spotlights: IGP Méditerranée Way of Life, Porto Protocol tastings (00:22:33 ) Concierge Service (00:24:50) Judgement of London KEY LONDON WINE FAIR LINKS Register Now https://london-wine-fair-2024.reg.buWed 15 May/ View Session Schedule https://www.londonwinefair.com/2024-session-schedule/ Explore Exhibitor List https://digital.londonwinefair.com/exhibitors/ Review 2023 Statistics https://www.londonwinefair.com/media/lwshgr3s/lwf-stats-2023.pdf Read Wine Writers Edit https://www.londonwinefair.com/the-wine-writers-edit-2024/ Pop-ups https://ww
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Ep 554: Milos Panjkovic, Vinarija Panjkovic
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode featuring Milos Panjkovic of Serbian Winery Vinarija Panjkovic. This episode has been specially commissioned for your listening pleasure by Vinarija Panjkovic. An episode which weaves together Interpreting Wine's six wine stories, people, culture, geography, geology, viticulture and winemaking. Vinarija Panjovic sits overlooking the Danube in the Smederevo region of Serbia. Situated around 45km or a 1 hour drive from Serbian capital, Belgrade. Milos will be representing Vinarija Panjkovic at the London Wine Fair. Located at the Serbian stand, location B50. You can get in contact with Milos and agree a time to visit at www.interpretingwine.com/panjkovic (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:03:08) Milos Panjkovic Origin Story (00:04:05) Regional overview (00:05:42) People introduction (00:09:02) Serbian wine traditions and heritage (00:19:07) Geographical Association - 36 wineries - overview of member stages- eno
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Ep 553: A Question of Taste Panel Discussion, Real Wine Fair 2024, Alice Feiring and Doug Wregg– hosted by Christina Pickard
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we feature the first talk at the recent Real Wine Fair 2024. The mighty topic A Question of Taste. Featuring author Alice Feiring and Doug Wregg of Les Caves de Pyrene – hosted by Christina Pickard of Wine Enthusiast. I love being able to share this talk with those of you who couldn't make it to the Real Wine Fair this year. Or if you were tasting or pouring, I hope this episode means you can involve yourself in the topic of just what is taste. In a wide ranging discussion. (00:01:47) Christina Pickard intro (00:05:43) Doug Wregg on Good Taste and Tasting Notes (00:09:57) Alice Feiring on Good Taste and Tasting Notes (00:14:22) Alice Feiring on the Points System and Describes her 8 Point System (00:17:47) Doug Wregg on Assessing a Wine (00:21:10) Alice Feiring on losing her sense of taste (00:24:20) Doug Wregg reflections on 2020 (00:27:22) Wines tasted: Wine 1 - Summer Wolff Ette Vino Bianco Wine 2 - La Stoppa Macchiona 2006 (00:3
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Ep 552: Nadja Miklusicak, Naboso Vino and Festival Naturalista 2024
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to Festival Naturalista 2024 in the company of organiser Nadja Miklusicak. This year's edition takes place on Saturday 1 June 2024. *Tickets are now on sale at www.naturalista.sk Nadja and husband Andrej have made wine in Svaty Jur, Slovakia since 2018 under the brand Naboso. And since 2019 have been organising one of my favourite wine festivals, Festival Naturalista. This takes place in the garden behind Naboso winery. Perfectly balancing the visitor experience with a rotating selection of local and international winemakers, great food and relaxed atmosphere. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:00) NABOSO Origin Story (00:06:55) Svaty Jur, Slovakia intro (00:11:50) Naboso Vino distribution (00:14:00) Local winemaking community (00:17:30) Vineyards close to Svaty Jur (00:22:50) Festival Naturalista 2019 - First edition memories (00:30:28) Looking ahead to 2024 (00:39:53) How to buy tickets If you know someone who would en
podcast· 30:08Ep 551: Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos, DOP Cebreros ep 1/3
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Sierra de Gredos Series. Produced in collaboration with DOP Cebreros. Today's episode features two pioneers of garnacha production in the region, Daniel Ramos of bodega Daniel Ramos. And Dani Landi of Comando G. Conectando Gredos 2024 wine fair takes place in Avila, Spain on Sunday 2 June. An annual wine fair held for wine professionals, which celebrates the rebirth of wine growing in the region and showcases local producers. For more information contact dopcebreros@gmail.com (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:05) Meet Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos (00:06:37) The growth of DOP Cebreros and its difficult past (00:12:57) Paying homage to previous generations of local winemakers (00:15:05) Geographical influences in the region (00:18:39) Los Chorrancos, Llano Toledo and Cebreros Gala single vineyard sites (00:24:35) The modern day Sierra de Gredos If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link:
podcast· 48:07Ep 550: Hermione Ireland, Academie Du Vin Library
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Welcoming you to a special episode announcing Interpreting Wine as the new podcast media partner of Academie Du Vin Library. A partnership that sits uniquely at the intersection of great writing, audio, storytelling and wine. To stay up-to-date on exciting future plans please head to www.academieduvinlibrary.com and register for the newsletter. And if you've discovered Interpreting Wine from Academie Du Vin Library then welcome and please subscribe on your favourite podcast channel. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Hermione Ireland and Publishing Origin Story (00:05:38) Academie Du Vin Library founders (00:08:47) Team overview an the modern business (00:15:41) Storytelling in wine (00:26:16) Travel guide books series (00:34:30) Audio books and business opportunities (00:40:38) Practicalities of getting published (00:44:33) Personal brand building If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interp
podcast· 43:28Ep 549: Doug Wregg, Real Wine Fair 2024
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to the Real Wine Fair 2024 in the company of Fair Organiser Doug Wregg. This year's edition takes place at Tobacco Dock London on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th April. The Sunday session is open to the public and Wine Trade. Whereas Monday is Wine Trade Only. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:04) Doug Wregg Origin Story (00:04:18) Terroirs Bar and Real Wine Fair (00:14:04) Spectrum of Natural Wine (00:21:57) Terroir in wine (00:28:38) The natural wine paradox (00:35:57) Real Wine Fair 2024 Preview If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/549 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Doug Wregg, Real Wine Fair 2024 https://www.therealwinefair.com Date recorded: 26 Feb 2024 Listen and subscribe - https:
podcast· 47:56Ep 548: Christopher and Oliver Walkey, Glass of Bubbly
Today we look ahead to the 2024 Glass of Bubbly event in the company of Fair Organisers Christopher and Oliver Walkey. This year's edition takes place at London's Sheraton Hotel, Park Lane, on Tuesday 30 April 2024. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Glass of Bubbly Origin Story (00:05:29) Business overview and growth over time (00:11:50) Reaching younger drinkers (00:07:03) Grower Champagne (00:18:50) Wine Tastings in the regions (00:22:15) Changes in major sparkling regions (00:27:00) Preview of 2024 Glass of Bubbly (00:40:48) Exhibitor advice (00:45:29) Fair countdown If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/548 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Christopher and Oliver Walkey, Glass of Bubbly https://www.glassofbubbly.com Date recorded: 24 Feb 2024 List
podcast· 50:05Ep 547: Florian Tonello, Pura Sede 2024
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to the 2024 Pura Sede natural wine fair in the company of Fair Founder Florian Tonello. This year's edition takes place in Lisbon on Sat 23 and Sun 24 March 2024 Tickets available at https://www.purasedelisboa.com (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Florian Origin Story (00:03:06) Touring and meeting Natural Wine producers in France (00:05:30) Opening wine shop in Hackney Road (00:13:50) Moving to Berlin and meeting producers (00:25:19) Moving to Lisbon (2019) and launching Ladidadi (00:29:39) Pura Sede (2020) (00:35:33) Virtual tour of Florian's Farm (00:38:50) Current production (00:46:14) Pura Sede - Sat 23 and Sun 24 March 2024 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/547 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velour
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Ep 546: Anikó Kada, TR Wines Tállya Tokaj, Tokaj Series, 2/2
How the Tokaj Radicals continue to bring their unique energy to a shrinking Hungarian village: a seven-step producer deep-dive (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:17) TR Wines Origin Story (00:04:56) Previous experience (00:08:44) Early days in Tokaj and Regional culture (00:11:34) TR Wines Culture (00:18:46) Virtual Tour of growing sites at Tállya and Szent Tamas (00:26:58) Geology in Tokaj and surrounding regions (00:31:10) Viticulture philosophy and organic production in Tokaj (00:39:50) Winemaking approach (00:42:56) Wine Tasting Intro (00:43:26) Wine 1: TR Organic Pét-Nat 2022 (00:47:30) Wine 2: TR Dry 2018 (http://www.trmuvek.hu/downloads/TR_betetlapok_dry_2018_eng.pdf) (00:51:30) Wine 3: TR Édes 2019 (http://www.trmuvek.hu/downloads/TR_betetlapok_edes_2017_eng.pdf) (00:56:58) Wine 4: TR Szamorodni 2017 (http://www.trmuvek.hu/downloads/TR_betetlapok_szamorodni_2017_eng.pdf) (01:01:16) Wine 5: TR Tokaji Aszú 2017 (01:06:40) UK Market If you know someone who would enjoy this episode pl
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Ep 545: László Pelle, Pelle Pince, Tokaj Series, 1/2
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Tokaj Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in July 2023 we'll be exploring the modern Tokaj scene in the company of 2 producers. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Tokaj available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of László Pelle of Pelle Pince (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:01) Pelle Pince Origin Story (00:05:01) A Family Business (00:10:24) Recruiting the new winemaker (00:13:14) Moving to the region (00:16:16) Snapshot of modern Tokaj culture (00:21:31) Virtual tour of growing sites at Szent Tamas (00:31:39) Influence of local water sources (00:38:06) Sparkling Wines in Tokaj (00:35:13) Wines tasted: Pelle Tokaji Pezsgő Brut Nature 2019 Pelle Betsek Furmint- Hárslevelű 2019 Pelle Szent Tamás Furmint 2018 Borange (100% Hárslevelű) Zsófia Cuvée 2019 Pelle Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2018 If you know someo
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Ep 544: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove, Oregon Winemaker Mini Series, 2/2
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Oregon Winemaker Series. Produced in collaboration with Willamette Valley Winery Association. Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region. Giving wine students and wine lovers like yourself access to the minds behind the wines. Literally the next best thing to visiting the region yourself. Previously in episode 543 with Alex Sokol Blosser. Today in episode 544, welcoming Adam Campbell of Elk Cove (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:15) Adam Campbell Origin Story (00:07:42) Elk cove virtual tour 2GV project (00:10:46) Wines tasted: Estate Riesling Goodrich Chardonnay La Bohème If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/544 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glen
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Ep 543: Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery, Oregon Winemaker Mini Series, 1/2
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Oregon Winemaker Mini Series. Produced in collaboration with Willamette Valley Winery Association. Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region. Giving wine students and wine lovers alike access to the minds behind the wines. Literally the next best thing to visiting the region yourself. We kick things off today in the company of Alex Sokol Blosser of Sokol Blosser Winery (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:03) Alex Sokol Blosser Origin Story Cultural and historical context (00:25:03) Wines tasted: Evolution Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir Bluebird Cuvée Sparkling Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery Sokol Blosser Winery website Date recorded: 17 January 2020 www.interpretingwine.com /543">Listen and subscribe CONTACT ME: Email: hello@i
podcast· 55:54Ep 542: Philipp Grassl, Karoline Taferner, Weingut Philip Grassl, Weingut Taferner, Carnuntum Winemaker Series, 2/2
I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Carnuntum Winemaker Special Series. Produced in collaboration with Wine & Partners. Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region. Giving wine students and wine lovers alike access to the minds behind the wines. Literally the next best thing to visiting the region yourself. Previously in episode 541, focusing on a tasting of single vineyard wines from Carnuntum's standout 2015 and 2019 vintages. Today in episode 542, focusing on Rubin Carnuntum and the work that continues to support the evolution and communication of zweigelt as a high quality red varietal. We close out the Carnuntum Winemaker series today in the company of Philipp Grassl, Karoline Taferner of Weinguts Philip Grassl and Taferner (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:06) Karoline Taferner, Philipp Grassl Origin Story (00:06:32) Regional geology (00:09:28) Rubin Carnuntum brand development (00