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videoSwitzerland and Wine
What makes Swiss wine so unique? 🍷 Grape DNA detective José Vouillamoz discusses the atypicality of Swiss wine with Suzanne Mustacich. Have you ever tried a wine from Switzerland? Follow for more wine insights. #SwissWine #WineEducation #WineDiscovery
videoMagdeleine Noire des Charentes
Who is the parent of Merlot? 🍇 Ampelographer José Vouillamoz talks about Magdeleine Noire des Charentes, the parent of Merlot. Did you know Merlot's parent grape was Magdeleine Noire des Charentes? Follow for more wine insights. #Merlot #WineGenetics #WineEducation
videoRare grape varieties
Why are rare grape varieties so important? 🍷 Suzanne Mustacich discusses the importance of rare grape varieties with ampelographer José Vouillamoz. What rare grape varieties do you know? Follow for more wine insights. #RareGrapes #WineEducation #WineDiscovery
videoThe travels of Savagnin Blanc
How did Savagnin Blanc travel across Europe ? 🍇 Grape DNA expert José Vouillamoz talks to Suzanne Mustacich about the travels of Savagnin Blanc. Have you ever heard of Savagnin Blanc? Follow for more wine insights. #wineeducation #SavagninBlanc #WineHistory #WineEducation
videoThe Wine Grape DNA Detective - Part 2 - Jane Anson The Wine Podcast E34
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?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=winevoices Suzanne Mustacich continues her conversation with Swiss grape geneticist José Vouillamoz, the real-life "grape DNA detective." Together they follow the Camino de Santiago to uncover how medieval monks may have spread grapevines across Europe, trace Savagnin Blanc's surprising family tree (parent of both Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc — and grandfather of Cabernet Sauvignon), and tell the incredible detective story of how eight forgotten vines in the French countryside turned out to be the missing parent of both Merlot and Malbec. José also makes the case for why obscure, unloved grape varieties might be wine's best defence against climate change, takes us inside Switzerland's wild 320-grape-variety wine scene ("Swiss wine does not exist" — you'll understand why by the end
videoThe Kolorko grape
What is the story behind the Kolorko grape? 🍷 Ampelographer José Vouillamoz delves deeper into the history of the Turkish Kolorko grape variety. Do you enjoy discovering rare grape varieties? Follow for more wine insights. #Kolorko #RareGrapes #WineEducation
videoThis Week Had Everything... Even Nuns and Tractors! The Week in Wine Podcast, Episode 47
Pinot Blanc seems to be increasing its profile of late, with Don tasting a nice example from Alsace this weekend and Olly getting asked about the grape on the fencing piste! Olly enjoyed a Hawke's Bay Albariño over the weekend. This week, the recent 250th Champagne Roederer birthday bash gets the most eyeballs, while both the best-value Chardonnay and best-value Irish whiskey stories whet the appetites. As does, it must be said, a couple of stories on Italian white varieties. All of which surprisingly outperformed our story on Neymar Jr's foray into the world of wine. We also look at the latest Succession-esque developments in the ongoing Castel drama; there's more wild weather in France (not only heatwaves but hail and wildfires); a Rioja bankruptcy that's "meticulously planned" and a nuns' appeal for a new tractor to tend their vines makes it into the headlines and hearts of the French public. #WinePodcast #WineNews #WineSearcher #TheWeekInWine #Champagne #Bordeaux #Burgundy #Neym
videoKolorko & Furmint
What are the genetic origins of Kolorko and Furmint? 🍇 Suzanne Mustacich and ampelographer José Vouillamoz discuss the genetic origins of the Kolorko and Furmint varieties. Have you ever tasted Furmint? Follow for more wine insights. #Furmint #WineGenetics #WineEducation
videoThe domestication of grapes in Türkiye
Why was domestication of grapes important in Türkiye ? 🍷 Suzanne Mustacich and grape expert José Vouillamoz talk about the domestication of grapes in Türkiye. Did you know Türkiye played such an important role in the history of grapes? Follow for more wine insights. #Türkiye #WineHistory #Viticulture #WineEducation
videoThe long history of Pinot Noir
How far back does the history of Pinot Noir go? 🍇 Grape DNA expert José Vouillamoz discusses the long history of Pinot Noir with Suzanne Mustacich. What is your favourite expression of Pinot Noir? Follow for more wine insights. #PinotNoir #WineHistory #WineEducation
videoTravelling with grapevines
How did grapevines spread across the world? 🌍 Ampelographer José Vouillamoz discusses how ancient people brought vines or seeds with them as they travelled. Did you know people carried grapevines as they travelled? Follow for more wine insights. #WineHistory #Ampelography #WineEducation
videoThe domestication of grapevines
How did the domestication of grapevines lead to the development of wine? 🍇 Suzanne Mustacich talks to grape DNA expert José Vouillamoz about how the domestication of grapevines led to the development of wine. What fascinates you most about the origins of wine? Follow for more wine insights. #WineHistory #Viticulture #wineeducation
videoThe Wine Grape DNA Detective - Part 1 - Jane Anson The Wine Podcast E33
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?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=winevoices Suzanne Mustacich speaks with Grape DNA detective José Vouillamoz, taking us on a journey through the ancient and surprising history of wine grapes — from wild vines and lost grapes to monks, migration and the Camino de Santiago. José Vouillamoz is a Swiss botanist, grape geneticist and wine grape DNA detective renowned for his surprising discoveries. From the Taurus Mountains of Türkiye to the Camino de Santiago, from rare Pinot Noir pips to recently discovered lineage of Merlot and Malbec, José traces how vines moved with people, trade, war, monks and migration. He explains the origins of grape domestication, the rediscovery of forgotten grape varieties, the importance of preserving genetic diversity, and how AI could one day help identify grapes in the vineyard. A mus
videoBehind the Scenes of Bordeaux En Primeur with Konstantin Baum MW
Join Master of Wine, Konstantin Baum, as he takes us behind the scenes of this year's Bordeaux En Primeur campaign with tastings and experiences of the 2025 vintage. Will you by buying wines en primeur? Share you thoughts in the comments. Chapters: 0:00:32 Registering for the event 0:02:35 Commencement of the En Primeur Week 0:04:00 Tastings and how wines are judged 0:06:48 A quick note on dress code 0:07:25 Tasting schedule 0:07:44 Chateau Margaux 0:09:35 Chateau D'Issan 0:11:02 Chateau Lynch Bages 0:11:02 Chateau Lynch Bages 0:11:30 Chateau Rauzan-Segla 0:13:40 Chateau Leoville Barton 0:14:15 Chateau Latour 0:16:42 Chateau Cantemerle 0:17:15 Overall experience #wineeducation #winelovers #enprimeur #masterofwine #bordeaux #konstantinbaum #winefutures #bordeauxwine
videoNeymar's Next Move? It's Wine. 🍷⚽ | The Week in Wine Podcast, Episode 46
Don drinks an Alsace blend from New Zealand producer Yealands while our end-of-month roundup is dominated by spirits headlines, with value Tequila and high-end Bourbon grabbing much of the attention in June. Bordeaux prices, the news that the worst is still to come for the French wine industry and a surprise show from Chile also add to the month's big stories. There's speculation that the wine world might be getting tired of tariff talk and a brief look at a story on the evolution of style and soil in Sancerre in the light of climate change. We also touch in the ongoing crisis in Cognac and a tidbit from the tiny Pécharmant appellation of South West France which has landed itself in hot water after choosing an events company tied to Christian nationalists and with reports of far-right slogans and outright racism at previous iterations. This week's stories are dominated by news that Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr. is launching a range of wines in his home country; a couple in a €7 mi
videoFeelings and winemaking
Can emotions influence winemaking? 🍇 Jane Anson talks to Pichon Comtesse estate director Nicolas Glumineau about feelings and how they impact winemaking. How important is intuition in creating something great? Follow for more wine insights. #Winemaking #WineCulture #WineEducation
videoThe art of blending
What role does emotion play when blending wine? 🍷 Pichon Comtesse estate director Nicolas Glumineau tells Jane Anson about the emotional aspects of blending wine. Do you think winemaking is both an art and a science? Follow for more wine insights. #WineBlending #Winemaking #WineEducation
videoThe magic of wine
What makes wine so captivating? ✨🍷 Nicolas Glumineau reflects on what he considers the magic of wine. What first sparked your interest in wine? Follow for more wine insights. #WineCulture #WineLovers #WineEducation
videoRipeness in Bordeaux
How has the ripeness of Bordeaux wines evolved over time? 🍇 Jane Anson talks to Pichon Comtesse estate director Nicolas Glumineau about ripeness in Bordeaux wine. How long do you wait before opening a bottle of Bordeaux? Follow for more wine insights. #BordeauxWine #Winemaking #WineEducation
videoBordeaux Left Bank terroirs
What defines the terroirs of Bordeaux’s Left Bank? 🌱 Pichon Comtesse estate director Nicolas Glumineau discusses the characteristics of this renowned wine region. What is your favourite Left Bank appellation? Follow for more wine insights. #BordeauxWine #Terroir #WineEducation
videoHave We Found Wine's Bermuda Triangle? The Week in Wine Podcast, Episode 45
Don has a Guinness with the rugby and Olly has a light red wine blend from a small producer in New Zealand (Halite). Don asks if winemaking nations correlate to soccer success - it is the World Cup, after all - and we look at some of the great, best-value Tequilas on the market at the moment. The news this week revolves around more trade tariffs although some of our stories span: investment interest in Napa; why UK wines never really seem to take off; and a fascinating look at the "Bermuda Triangle of wine" in southeastern Europe. Other news includes Languedoc winemaker Gérard Bertrand's it-will-only-get-worse outlook for the French wine industry (although there are positives); the first sparkling wine release for Marques de Riscal; climate change threats to viticulture in Chile; Miguel Torres releases his memoirs; and more on what is clearly going to be an early harvest for French winemakers. #WinePodcast #WineNews #WineIndustry #NapaWine #Fifa #WorldCup #WineSearcher
videoBuilding a successful team
What makes a team truly work well together? 🍷 Nicolas Glumineau shares his thoughts on teamwork and leadership. What qualities do you value most in a team? Follow for more wine insights. #Leadership #Teamwork #WineIndustry
videoThe French Mountain Corps
How can military experience shape a winemaker? 🏔️ Jane Anson talks to Pichon Comtesse estate director Nicolas Glumineau about his military time in the French Mountain Corps. What life experiences have shaped the way you work? Follow for more wine insights. #Leadership #WineIndustry #WineEducation
videoWinemaking and music
What do winemaking and music have in common? 🎵🍷 Pichon Comtesse's Nicolas Glumineau makes a parallel between winemaking and music. Have you ever compared wine to another art form? Follow for more wine insights. #Winemaking #WineCulture #WineEducation