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- podcast· 42:31· S8E22
In the vineyard: Agroforestry and regeneration
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 “The sustainable vineyard and winery in 2030” conference from 3rd May 2023. In the vineyard: Agroforestry and regeneration Do vineyard operators understand what agroforestry means for vineyards? How can such practices tackle climate change and add to regeneration? In this session our speakers discuss the benefits and practices that make a difference. Speakers Nicolas Daspres, Programme Coordinator, Terra Vitis Loire Etelle Higonnet, Environmental and Human Rights Expert, Chevalier de L'ordre National du Mérite Mathieu Meyer, Estate Director, Château Galoupet, (LVMH) Moderator: Patrick Worms, Senior Science Policy Advisor, CIFOR-ICRAF
- podcast· 35:39· S8E21
In the vineyard: Water and irrigation
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 “The sustainable vineyard and winery in 2030” conference from 3rd May 2023. In the vineyard: Water and irrigation “We’ll run out of water before climate change gets us”. So said the owner of a leading Spanish producer at a London event recently. Nothing focuses the minds on climate change quite like extended drought. It’s clear we can’t really separate the two. So what are the emerging better practices on water and irrigation management? More importantly, how can groups such as SWR enable the sharing of practices and data, so the producer groups can learn, and share, what works in improving practices, and outcomes? Speakers Cecilia Acosta, Agricultural Manager, Grupo Avinea Dudley Brown, Owner and Viticulturist, Inkwell Wines Álvaro Martinho Lopes, Winemaker, Real Companhia Velha Sushma Shankar, Co-Founder & COO, Deep Planet Moderator: James Streeter, Chair, SWR
- podcast· 40:05· S8E20
In the vineyard: How does sustainability regenerate vineyards without organics?
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 “The sustainable vineyard and winery in 2030” conference from 3rd May 2023. In the vineyard: How does sustainability regenerate vineyards without organics? Those who work in sustainable viticulture know that organics are not the solution to sustainable vineyards at scale. So without spending our time knocking organics, we focus this session on answering the question: “What does sustainability in vineyards, at scale, look like?” SWR has a working group of leading large scale producers looking at this. We consider their views and have an interactive discussion. Speakers Stephen Cronk, Chairman of Trustees, Regenerative Viticulture Foundation Bruno Le Breton, Owner & Winemaker, BLB Vignobles Michele Manelli, Owner & Winemaker, Salcheto Winery Dr. Charles 'Merf' Merfield, Merfield Agronomy Ltd Moderator: David Harvey, Raeburn Fine Wines
- podcast· 41:48· S8E19
What are the regulatory, business case, and investor drivers for sustainability?
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 “The sustainable vineyard and winery in 2030” conference from 3rd May 2023. What are the regulatory, business case, and investor drivers for sustainability? Large wine retailers, as high profile companies exposed to climate risk, investor interest and millions of customers, understand the drivers for sustainability change. But smaller companies, outside some large producer groups in wine, face less scrutiny and pressure. Our panel discusses how the business case for sustainability is moving from larger to smaller companies in wine, and what can be done to turn ‘business drivers’ into commercial opportunity. Speakers Stephanie Duboudin, Interim CEO, Winevictoria Marcus Ihre, Sustainability Manager, Systembolaget Andrew Gale, Director of Technical & Sustainability, Enotria & Coe Gregoire Letort, Founder, Stealth Mode Moderator: Caroline Hermann MW
- podcast· 42:11· S8E18
Can sustainability make vineyards and wineries more profitable? Practical examples
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 “The sustainable vineyard and winery in 2030” conference from 3rd May 2023. Can sustainability make vineyards and wineries more profitable? Practical examples In this opening session, we avoid cliched leadership speeches and dive right into real life practical examples of HOW sustainability in practice has delivered for wine businesses, both in the fields and in production. Speakers: Dom de Ville, Director of Sustainability and Social Impact, The Wine Society Victoria González-Gordon López de Carrizosa, Chief Sustainability Officer, González Byass Marta Mendonca, Manager, Porto Protocol Moderator: Wendy Narby, Wine Educator and Founder, Insider Tastings
- podcast· 1h 17m· S8E16
Optimising labour and human capital in vineyards and wineries
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 “The sustainable vineyard and winery in 2030” conference from 3rd May 2023. In this pre-event workshop, we discuss how the wine sector can tackle important labour and human rights issues in wine. We look at the drivers, incentives and business case to do so, and focus on how SWR can work with members to deliver a practical programme that meets retailers needs whilst focusing on better outcomes for vineyard and winery operators, and their workforce. Speakers: Axel Kollberg, Sustainability Manager - Human Rights in Global Supply Chains, Systembolaget Anu Kultalahti, Researcher, Finnwatch Timothy Gore, Director, Sustainability Advisory (Climate, Circular Economy & Human Rights), KPMG Jimena Sanchez, Network Representative, Amfori Stefano Stefanucci, Director, Equalitas Moderator: Dr. Peter Stanbury, Research Director, SWR
- podcast· 19:36· S8E15
SWR Member Interview: Learnings from a regenerative organic trial in Paso Robles
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks with Caine Thompson, managing director at Robert Hall Winery and O'Neill Vintners & Distillers. Robert Hall is currently running an industry first comparative study of sustainable vs regenerative vineyard management. Caine and Hanna discuss what regenerative means to Robert Hall, the learnings of the study so far, as well as why O’Neill pursued B-Corp certification.
- podcast· 18:16· S8E14
SWR Member Interview: Transparency in tackling carbon emissions
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Toby Webb talks with Dom de Ville, director of sustainability and social impact at The Wine Society . The Wine Society recently published a carbon footprint report . In this podcast Dom gives a breakdown of the Society's carbon footprint calculations, their reduction targets, and how the Society is planning to achieve these. Toby and Dom discuss the importance of bottle weight reduction, the potential of insetting, the ambition of becoming nature-positive, and more.
- podcast· 50:50· S8E13
Alternative packaging formats and social acceptance
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 "How to turn climate mitigation and adaptation into business opportunity" conference from 1st February 2023. Alternative packaging formats and social acceptance Alternative packaging is a broad spectrum for consumers. Some of it is really appealing, whilst some looks straight out of the 1970s. Design will be key in driving consumer demand but so will ‘choice editing’ and preferential shelf space by retailers, along with other consumer marketing efforts. So what are the latest numbers on sales, and how do/will sales scale and impacts (recycling) be tackled? Speakers: Barry Dick, BWS Global Bulk Wine Sourcing Manager, Waitrose & Partners Anne Jones, Wines, Beers and Spirits Expert. Sustainability, Waitrose and Partners Oliver Lea, The BIB Wine Company Moderator: Joe Fattorini, Marketing Consultant
- podcast· 49:14· S8E12
Where are we headed with bottle weight reduction?
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 "How to turn climate mitigation and adaptation into business opportunity" conference from 1st February 2023. Bottle weight reduction Bottle weight reduction is happening, but not nearly fast enough. So how are groups such as SWR accelerating the process? What are some timescales and upcoming requirements from retailers? How can change be supported across the value chain? How will reduction plans be best aligned with alternative packaging approaches? Speakers: Nick Kirk, Technical Director, British Glass Simon Mason, Head of Wine Sustainability & Due Diligence, The Wine Society Linda Johansson, Sustainability Manager, Systembolaget Barry Dick, BWS Global Bulk Wine Sourcing Manager, Waitrose & Partners Josep Maria Ribas Portella, International Wineries for Climate Action Maarten Vreeswijk, Ahold Delhaize Wine Buying Center Moderator: Dr. Peter Stanbury, Research Director, Sustainable Wine Roundtable
- podcast· 50:57· S8E11
So you understand the need to tackle emissions: How do you get started?
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 "How to turn climate mitigation and adaptation into business opportunity" conference from 1st February 2023. So you understand the need to tackle emissions: How do you get started? Climate strategies must be part of a holistic sustainability strategy, which is more than a few web pages featuring babydoll sheep, alternative packaging pilots and diversity initiatives. Starting with climate change is a good way into broader sustainability strategies. So how can you learn from wine businesses trying to lead in the space. Specifically: What are the tools and off the shelf approaches that help you set a baseline? How do you put them into action, and what is a meaningful timeline to create a climate, then a holistic sustainability strategy? Examples of how it’s done – what are the transferable lessons for others? How can collaboration initiatives, such as SWR, improve collaboration and sharing of better practice
- podcast· 49:31· S8E10
Strategy in action: Real life examples of climate innovation creating business opportunity
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 "How to turn climate mitigation and adaptation into business opportunity" conference from 1st February 2023. Strategy in action: Real life examples of climate innovation creating business opportunity The science and impacts of climate change are clear, and do not need debating here. What we do need to urgently consider is how wine businesses can turn mitigation and adaptation into opportunity. In this session, we’ll discuss: Is there too much doom and gloom? Do we need to change the climate narrative in wine? What constitutes an effective climate strategy - and how that must be part of a credible broader sustainability strategy? Examples of game changing approaches in action: How do we inspire wine businesses to take action, and lead using their ability to engage consumers and the value chain? What’s the role of groups such as the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR), and others, in coordinating and catalysi
- podcast· 18:31· S8E9
SWR Thought Leadership Series: Crus Bourgeois raising sustainability standards in the Médoc
In this Sustainable Wine podcast Toby Webb sits down with Franck Bijon, president of the Alliance des Crus Bourgeois du Médoc. Located in the Médoc in Bordeaux, France, around 250 châteaux are part of the classification, with most of them family-owned. Looking ahead to the future of sustainable wine in the region, Franck shares the sustainability targets of the classification. They discuss labor issues, organic viticulture, QR codes on wine bottles, consumer engagement, and more.
- podcast· 16:15· S8E8
SWR Member Interview: Towards a sustainable, egalitarian, and inclusive wine industry in Argentina
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks with Magdalena Pesce, general manager at Wines of Argentina . They discuss the biggest sustainability challenges and opportunities in the country, and how Wines of Argentina is helping wineries navigate the changing landscape. They also highlight the important work of the Women of Argentina Platform. Magdalena shares how the organization is working to advance equal opportunities and strengthen the role of women in the sector.
- podcast· 9:52· S8E7
SWR Member Interview: Sustainability in the Southern Rhône
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks with Marie Fourure, CSR manager at Famille Perrin , a leading organic wine grower in the Southern Rhône Valley in France. They discuss the family's global sustainability strategy, how climate change is affecting the their vineyards and wine making processes, the renovation work taking place at Château de Beaucastel, and more.
- podcast· 22:31· S8E6
How is Ridge Vineyards adapting to California’s warming climate?
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable podcast Tom Owtram speaks with David Gates, Senior VP of Vineyard Operations at Ridge Vineyards in California. Ridge Vineyards is the largest grower of organically certified grapes in Sonoma County and in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. David shares an overview of the winery's farming philosophy and why they decided to transition to organic farming in 2008. They discuss the key challenges in the conversion, the impact of climate change in the vineyards, and how Ridge is adapting to a warming climate.
- podcast· 12:26· S8E5
Randall Grahm’s key sustainability principles in the vineyard: Integrity and differentiation
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable podcast Tom Owtram speaks with Randall Grahm, winemaker and founder of Bonny Doon Vineyard in California. Grahm has recently purchased a vineyard site in San Juan Bautista, which he calls Popelouchum, (the Mutsun word for “paradise"). Randall shares his journey in wine and how he began working with the Rhône varieties that he helped make so popular in California. They discuss Randall's philosophy in the vineyard, his definition of sustainability in the vineyard, and more.
- podcast· 20:12· S8E4
Land stewardship in Napa Valley: In conversation with Spottswoode Winery
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable podcast Tom Owtram speaks with Beth Novak Milliken, president and CEO, and Aron Weinkauf, vineyard manager and winemaker, of Spottswoode Winery in Napa Valley, California. As one of the first vineyards to have adopted organic farming in Napa Valley, Spottswoode has also incorporated biodynamic practices and will soon be Regenerative Organic Certified ( ROC ). They discuss the direction of sustainability within the wine industry, climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, the benefits of regenerative practices, communicating sustainability, and more.
- podcast· 18:29· S8E3
SWR Member Interview: The importance of promoting a sustainable culture of wine
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks with Sandro Sartor, President of Wine in Moderation and CEO of Ruffino , an Italian wine producer based in Tuscany. Wine in Moderation is a social responsibility program with the aim to promote a sustainable culture of wine. Sandro shares how the program helps the sector implement social responsibility initiatives, the progress they have seen over the years, how wine companies can get involved, and more.
- podcast· 29:37· S8E2
SWR Member Interview: Insights on how (and why) to become a B Corp
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks with Kim Wilson, managing director and founder, and Rebecca Murphy, technical and buying assistant, at North South Wines. North South Wines is a UK wine distributor with an ambition to achieve sustainable development across the business. The company submitted its B Corp application in July 2022. In the podcast Rebecca and Kim share what sustainability means to North South Wines , why they opted to apply for B Corp certification, key learnings from the application process, how they work with suppliers to drive sustainability throughout the supply chain, and more.
- podcast· 14:58· S8E1
The future of Chablis: How is the region responding to climate risks?
In this Sustainable Wine podcast Hanna Halmari speaks with Paul Espitalié, President of the Chablis Commission of the Bourgogne Wine Board. Chablis is the northernmost wine district of the Burgundy region in France and is known for producing a distinctive light and dry Chardonnay. They discuss the impacts of climate change in the region, the climate adaptation strategies and practices in place, emissions reduction efforts, and more.
- podcast· 15:30· S7E36
SWR Member Interview: A 360° view to sustainability in Mendoza
In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks with Franco Bastias, head of agriculture at Domaine Bousquet in Mendoza, Argentina. Domaine Bousquet is one of Argentina’s leading organic producers and the winery recently took step further and obtained the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) . Hanna and Franco discuss the main differences between organic and regenerative, the social dimension of the ROC, communicating regenerative, consumer trends, and more. This episode is part of our ‘SWR Member Interview’ podcast series. Each episode will feature a different guest speaker from the SWR in which we’ll highlight the latest news, innovations and developments of this member’s sustainability journey and their involvement in the SWR. We welcome all members interested in taking part to contact Hanna Halmari – hanna@sustainablewine.co.uk
- podcast· 38:50· S7E35
Why join the Sustainable Wine Roundtable? Features and benefits
This is the first panel from the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Quarterly Live Panel Discussions series, which brings together SWR members and non-members to share experiences and discuss the most pressing issues in wine. Alongside presenting the latest progress of the SWR and the opportunities and benefits of SWR membership, we hear from some of our members on what their motivations were for joining and how the SWR is supporting their organisations to achieve their sustainability objectives. Our panel of SWR members include: Dom de Ville , Director of Sustainability and Social Impact, The Wine Society (The International Exhibition Co-operative Wine Society Limited) Anne Jones , Sustainability Expert – Wines, Beers and Spirits, Waitrose & Partners Marta Juega, PhD , Winemaker and Sustainability Manager, Alliance Wine Chris Millson , Head of Sustainability, Direct Wines Andres Valero , Sustainability and CSR Leader, Grupo Avinea Moderator: Tobias Webb , Executive Director, Sustainabl
- podcast· 25:38· S7E34
How wine producers can communicate complexity with Joe Fattorini
In this podcast Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb sits down with Joe Fattorini, presenter of The Wine Show to talk about how to communicate and engage consumers in the complex world of sustainable wine. They discuss the importance of transparency and storytelling, the role of terminology, certification, need states and more. This conversation is part of their quarterly podcast series on communicating sustainability. You can listen to the first podcast here .