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 to hear those. I have partnered with Anne to offer Interpreting Wine listeners purchasing one or both webinars via my affiliate link a unique set of bonuses.  Bonus 1 - access to the completely updated overview doc covering all WSET Diploma episodes on Interpreting Wine.  And bonus 2 - access to a Private podcast feed that collects all of Anne’s Interpreting Wine podcast appearances in one place. Bonuses that will not be available anywhere else in 2024. To learn more or to purchase the webinars and secure your Interpreting Wine bonuses.  Head to www.interpretingwine.com/D6webclass (link in shownotes) Enjoy!   (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:04) Anne McHale MW intro (00:05:40) Pitfall 1: Relying on a limited number of sources (00:10:14) Pitfall 2:Inadequate or ushed referencing (00:15:00) Pitfall 3: Becoming overwhelmed by the volume of information available (00:18:27) Pitfall 4: Being descriptive rather than analytical (00:22:30) Pitfall 5: Not respecting the weightings and exceeding the word count (00:27:23) Pitfall 6: Over-reliance on AI tools (00:39:20) Webclass Bonus Material If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/563 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Anne McHale MW, The Top 6 Pitfalls for D6 Students and How to Address Them www.interpretingwine.com/D6webinar Date recorded: 6 Nov 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/563 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/563 - Anne McHale MW, The Top 6 Pitfalls for D6 Students and How to Address Them  

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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: https://www.gnta.ge Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin 2024 Georgia Travel series direct links (3) https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 - Georgian Wine Fairs https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 - Tbilisi Spotlight https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 - Rest of Georgia Snapshot  

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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Tbilisi Spotlight https://gnta.ge Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin 2024 Georgia Travel series direct links (3) https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 - Georgian Wine Fairs https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 - Tbilisi Spotlight https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 - Rest of Georgia Snapshot

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: [email protected] CONTACT:  Georgia National Tourism Administration https://gnta.ge Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin 2024 Georgia Travel series direct links (3) https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 - Georgian Wine Fairs https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 - Tbilisi Spotlight https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 - Rest of Georgia Snapshot

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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Sierra de Gredos terroir discovery, DOP Cebreros https://www.dopcebreros.com Date recorded: 3 June 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/559 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin   DOP Cebreros series direct links (3) https://www.interpretingwine.com/551 - Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos https://www.interpretingwine.com/558 - Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage https://www.interpretingwine.com/559 - Gredos Terroir Deep Dive  

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin   DOP Cebreros series direct links (3) https://www.interpretingwine.com/551 - Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos https://www.interpretingwine.com/558 - Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage https://www.interpretingwine.com/559 - Gredos Terroir Deep Dive  

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin PEER 2 PEER series direct links (5) https://www.interpretingwine.com/556 - Jenni Davis, Grape Nights https://www.interpretingwine.com/557 - Alex Taylor, The Online Tasting Company

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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Jenni Davis, Grape Nights @thewinequeen_ @grapenights Date recorded: 29 April 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/556 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin PEER 2 PEER series direct links https://www.interpretingwine.com/556 - Jenni Davis, Grape Nights  

(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://www.londonwinefair.com/visit/pop-ups/   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/555 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Hannah Tovey, London Wine Fair 2024 https://www.londonwinefair.com Date recorded: Wed 15 May Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/555 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/555 - Hannah Tovey, London Wine Fair 2024  

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- enotourism (00:26:43) Geology, microclimate, frost protection - old vines story (00:32:17) Wines to taste at the LWF (00:42:58) Expectations ahead of the London Wine Fair (00:47:16) Visiting Vinarija Panjkovic in person If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/554 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Milos Panjkovic, Vinarija Panjkovic https://www.vinarijapanjkovic.com/en/ Date recorded: Wed 24 Apr 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/554 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/554 - Milos Panjkovic, Vinarija Panjkovic  

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 (00:38:14) Doug Wregg on does all natural wine all taste the same? (00:39:23) Alice Feiring on wine education   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/553 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: A Question of Taste Panel Discussion, Real Wine Fair 2024, Alice Feiring and Doug Wregg– hosted by Christina Pickard https://www.therealwinefair.com Date recorded: 28 April 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/553 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/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 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 enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/552 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Nadja Miklusicak, Naboso Vino and Festival Naturalista https://www.nabosovino.sk/ https://www.naturalista.sk Date recorded: 24 April 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/552 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/552 - Nadja Miklusicak, Naboso Vino and Festival Naturalista

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 [email protected] (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: www.interpretingwine.com/551 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos, DOP Cebreros ep 1/3 https://www.dopcebreros.com Date recorded: 29 April 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/551 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin Series direct links  https://www.interpretingwine.com/551 - Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos  

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.interpretingwine.com/550 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Hermione Ireland, Academie Du Vin Library https://www.academieduvinlibrary.com Date recorded: 27 Feb 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/550 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/550 - Hermione Ireland, Academie Du Vin Library  

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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Doug Wregg, Real Wine Fair 2024 https://www.therealwinefair.com Date recorded: 26 Feb 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/549 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/549 - Doug Wregg, Real Wine Fair 2024  

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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Christopher and Oliver Walkey, Glass of Bubbly https://www.glassofbubbly.com Date recorded: 24 Feb 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/548 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/548 - Christopher and Oliver Walkey, Glass of Bubbly

   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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Florian Tonello, Pura Sede https://www.purasedelisboa.com Date recorded: 22 Feb 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/547 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/547 - Florian Tonello, Pura Sede

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 please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/546 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Anikó Kada, TR Wines Tállya Tokaj www.trmuvek.hu/en/ https://www.the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/single-vineyard-furmint-february-5-0/ Date recorded: 7 Jul 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/546 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Tokaj series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/545 László Pelle, Pelle Pince www.interpretingwine.com/546 Anikó Kada, TR Wines Tállya Tokaj  

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 someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/545 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: László Pelle, Pelle Pince https://www.instagram.com/pellepince/ UK importer Winemakers Club - thewinemakersclub.co.uk  [email protected] 4420 7236 2936 Date recorded: 6 July 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/545 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] Tokaj series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/545 László Pelle, Pelle Pince www.interpretingwine.com/546 Anikó Kada, TR Wines Tállya Tokaj  

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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove https://www.elkcove.com">Elk Cove website   Date recorded: 17 January 2020 https://www.interpretingwine.com/544">Listen and subscribe  CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/">Instagram https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook">Facebook https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter/">Twitter X https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin/">Linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube/">Youtube (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was on 6 March, 2020) Oregon Winemaker series direct links (2) https://www.interpretingwine.com/543">Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery  https://www.interpretingwine.com/544">Adam Campbell, Elk Cove 

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] SOCIAL LINKS: https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/">Instagram https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook">Facebook https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter/">Twitter X https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin/">Linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube/">Youtube (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was on 4 March, 2020) Oregon Winemaker series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/543">Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery  www.interpretingwine.com/544">Adam Campbell, Elk Cove   

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 (00:12:24) Quality wine development (00:18:06) Regional collaboration (00:23:03) Changing consumer perceptions and price signals (00:30:42) Wines tasted: Weingut Taferner, Rubin Carnuntum 2021 (https://www.tafi.at/produktseite/rubin-carnuntum-2018) Weingut Glatzer, Zweigelt Ried Haidacker DAC Bio 2019 1ÖTW  (https://www.weingutglatzer.at/de/produkt/haidacker-zweigelt-2017-1oetw/) Weingut Artner, Ried Steinäcker Zweigelt 2020 (https://www.artner.co.at/wein/rotweine/ried-steinaecker-zweigelt.html) Philipp Grassl, Ried Schüttenberg 1ÖTW 2019 (https://www.grassl.wine/collections/shop/products/ried-schuttenberg-2018-1otw) Weingut Familie Pitnauer, Bienenfresser Göttlesbrunner Zweigelt Carnuntum DAC 2015 (https://www.pitnauer.com/shop/bienenfresser-2021-075/) If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/542 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT:  Philipp Grassl,  Karoline Taferner ÖTW - Österreichische Traditionsweingüter - www.traditionsweingueter.at/home/ Rubin Carnuntum - www.carnuntum.com 2015 & 2019 Carnuntum matured - Masterclass @ VieVinum - https://wine-partners.at/en/events/carnuntum-masterclass-vievinum-en Date recorded: 14 Jan 2024 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] Carnuntum Winemaker series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/541 Johanna Markowitsch, Christina Netzl www.interpretingwine.com/542 Philipp Grassl, Karoline Taferner  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Carnuntum Winemaker Special Series. Produced in collaboration with Wine & Partners.   The first regional series of the year is in many ways a return to the origins of Interpreting Wine. 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.  Here in episode 541 foreshadowing a tasting planned for Vievinum Wine Fair 2024, focusing on a tasting of Single vineyard wines from Carnuntum’s standout 2015 and 2019 vintages. Before in episode 542, focusing on Rubin Carnuntum and the work that continues to support the communication of zweigelt as a high quality red varietal. We kick things off today in the company of Johanna Markowitsch and Christina Netzl of Weinguts Markowitsch and Netzl   (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:30) Johanna Markowitsch and Christina Netzl Origin Story (00:05:37) Intergenerational Winemaking (00:13:22) Rubin Carnuntum and impacts on local wines (00:18:00) ÖTW - Österreichische Traditionsweingüter -    (00:20:27) Wines tasted:  Weingut Payr, Ried Buhl 2015 (weblink) Weingut Netzl Anna-Christina Ried Bärnreiser 2015 (weblink) Ried Kirchweingarten 2015 (https://www.markowitsch.at/wein/ried-kirchweingarten-2015/)  Ried Rosenberg 2019 1 ÖTW (https://www.markowitsch.at/wein/ried-rosenberg-2019-1-oetw/) (00:42:09) Planting sites and the future  If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/541 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT:  Johanna Markowitsch, www.markowitsch.at Christina Netzl, www.netzl.com ÖTW - Österreichische Traditionsweingüter - www.traditionsweingueter.at/home/ Rubin Carnuntum - www.carnuntum.com 2015 & 2019 Carnuntum matured - Masterclass @ VieVinum - https://wine-partners.at/en/events/carnuntum-masterclass-vievinum-en Date recorded: 13 Jan 2024 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Carnuntum Winemaker series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/541 Johanna Markowitsch, Christina Netzl www.interpretingwine.com/542 Philipp Grassl, Karoline Taferner  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay Producer scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We close out the series today in the company of Francisco Carrau of Bodega Cerro Chapeu. Francisco is a legend of Uruguayan winemaking. Being the ninth generation of a family of viticulturist and winemakers. A dynasty that started in 1752 in Catalunya, Spain. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) High level overview of the family’s origins (00:08:03) First critical successes of Uruguayan wine in the UK market (00:11:54) Development of their project in Uruguay and early challenges (00:19:10) The process of Tannat finding its home in Uruguay (00:25:11) Wines tasted: (00:26:00) 1752 Gran Tradición Petit Manseng-Viognier 2019 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/cerro-chapeu-1752-gran-tradicion-petit-manseng-viognier-2019-melilla-montevideo-uruguay/) (00:36:24) Castel Pujol, Folklore, Tinto, 2022 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/castel-pujol-folklore-tinto-2022-rivera-uruguay/) (00:44:40) Changes in sustainability (00:47:00) Travel and communication plans for 2023 and beyond   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/540 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu www.cerrochapeu.com Date recorded: 27 Feb 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/540 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Uruguay Producer series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/539 Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas www.interpretingwine.com/540 Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu  

Ep 539: Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas, Uruguay Producer Series, 1/2   I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Santiago Deicas of Bodega Familia Deicas (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:35) Santiago Deicas Origin Story (00:04:40) The roots of the family winery (00:08:35) Cognac’s connections to Uruguay (00:11:10) Uruguay Climate (00:16:40) Climate’s effects on the wine (00:19:54) Canelones and Maldonado vineyard and geology tour (00:24:00) Background to wines tasted: (00:27:05) Atlántico Sur Albariño 2022 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/fd-atlantico-sur-albarino-2022-(2).pdf) (00:33:40) Bizarra Extravaganza Dark Side Albariño 2021 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/bizarra-dark-side-albarino-2021.docx-(1).pdf) (00:40:10) Bizarra Movement and wine range (00:47:55) Travel and communication If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/539 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas www.familiadeicas.com Date recorded: Fri 16 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/539 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Uruguay Producer series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/539 Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas www.interpretingwine.com/540 Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) Special Episode, commissioned by for your listening pleasure by Wines of Bourgogne. During this special episode recorded in June 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Bourgogne scene in the company of 2 producers from Bourgogne and Chablis, each holding key positions within the BIVB. Laurent Delaunay (co-President of the BIVB) and Anne Moreau (Co-President of the BIVB Communication Commission). We start the episode by looking at four key talking points for the region: Intergenerational Winemaking, Grower Diversity, Smaller Scale Winemaking and Broader Adaptations to climate change. We then transition into 1:1 discussions with first Laurent and then Anne. Taking a deep dive into their domaines through the lens of Interpreting Wine’s Six Wine Stories. Looking at people, culture, geography, geology, viticulture and winemaking. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Bourgogne available anywhere in podcast format. Make sure you save this episode as I’m sure it will demand repeat listens to further your understanding of the Bourgogne region for months or even years to come. Enjoy!   Please help to amplify this episode by sharing the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/538  The episode kicks off with  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Talking Point 1: Intergenerational Winemaking Talking Point 2: Grower Diversity Talking Point 3: Smaller Scale Winemaking Talking Point 4: Ongoing Change (00:21:30) Maison Edouard Delaunay origin story The role of Bourgogne Hautes Côtes in combating climate change Cultural insight on the journey Speculation and Price Stability Future for Maison Edouard Delaunay Climate adaptations learned from Languedoc (01:12:30) Domaine Louis Moreau origin story Experience of relocating to the region Welcoming culture of Chablis Chablis Terroir Climate Adaptations The next generation If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/538 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) Special Episode www.bourgogne-wines.com  www.chablis-wines.com Date recorded: Wed 28 Jun Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/538 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]

Special link: www.interpretingwine.com/d3help    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode focusing on the WSET Diploma D3, D4 and D5 Theory Exams.  Today, Anne McHale MW covers the seven most commonly made exam mistakes based on her extensive analysis of the most recent examiners report.  Anne describes examples of mistakes taken from past papers, and gives tips on how to address each of these. As you may know, Anne runs a coaching programme to support students prepare for the D3, D4 and D5 theory exams called Diplomatherapy. I have partnered with Anne to offer four exclusive bonuses for Interpreting Wine listeners who sign up to Diplomatherapy in 2023. To learn more head to interpretingwine.com/d3help  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:14) Diploma Pass Rates from 2022 (00:04:30) Mistake #1: Not respecting the marking weightings give (00:7:24) Mistake #2: Candidate not including learnings from D1, D2 AND D3, D4, D5 (00:11:42) Mistake #3: Not structuring your answers logically (00:18:32) Mistake #4: Not including the right amount of detail in your answer (00:23:52) Mistake #5: Inadequate knowledge of lesser-known regions (00:27:55) Mistake #6: Not applying enough analysis in your answers (00:32:47) Mistake #7: Not answering the question properly (00:41:14) Diplomatherapy 2023 overview (00:45:00) Interpreting Wine Exclusive Bonuses   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/537 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Anne McHale MW www.interpretingwine.com/d3help Date recorded: 21 June 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/537 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]

We close out the Cava series today in the company of Eva Plazas Torné of Vilarnau (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Eva Plazas Torné Origin Story Changes in the CAVA region over time Climate change Grape varieties in CAVA Rootstock Organic Viticulture Virtual tour of region Drought mitigation and winemaking Market perceptions of CAVA   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/536 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau www.vilarnau.es/en Date recorded: 25 May 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/536 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Cava series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/535 Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella www.interpretingwine.com/536 Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Cava Special Series.. Across these 2 episodes recorded in March and May 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Cava scene in the company of 2 producers. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Cava available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Mireia Pujol-Busquets of Alta Alella (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Mireia Pujol-Busquets Origin Story Alta Alella Winemaking Community Visual tour of property Geological influences Viticultural practices Planting locations If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/535 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella https://altaalella.wine Date recorded: 8 Mar 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/535 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] Cava series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/535 Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella www.interpretingwine.com/536 Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau

We close out the NZ Organic series today in the company of Rosie Finn of Neudorf Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:24) Rosie Finn Origin Story Neudorf people Reflections on harvest 2023 NZ and Nelson overview Climate deep dive Neudorf Organics philosophy and vineyard examples Communication and Marketing Winemaking philosophy Neudorf in the UK If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/534 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards www.neudorf.co.nz Date recorded: 15 May 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/534 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected] NZ Organic series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/533 Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines www.interpretingwine.com/534 Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the NZ Organic Special Series. Across these two episodes recorded in May 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern NZ Organic scene in the company of two producers. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of the region and philosophy available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Anna Flowerday of Te Whare Ra Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Anna Flowerday Origin Story Winegrowing Origins in McLaren Vale, Australia Marlborough’s culture and meteoric rise 2023 marking 50 years since the first Marlborough plantings Virtual regional tour Deep dive into winemaking culture at Te Whare Ra after 20 vintages Wairau Valley geology and soil types Organic and biodynamic journey at Te Whare Ra NZ organic production and quality Te Whare Ra wines bringing up 20 export markets   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/533 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines www.twrwines.co.nz Date recorded: 11 May 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/533 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   NZ Organic series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/533 Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines www.interpretingwine.com/534 Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards

We close out the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Adam Campbell of Elk Cove (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Adam Campbell Origin Story First generation Willamette Valley pioneers New and existing plantings at Elk Cove  Geology and AVA virtual tour Bonsai Viticulture International Perception of Oregon Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Enotourism If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/532 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove www.elkcove.com Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/532 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove  

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Pam Walden of Willful Wine (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Pam Walden Origin Story Evolution of production facilities  Urban Winemaking  Portland Winemaker Community Grape Sourcing and Blending If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/531 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.willfulwine.com Date recorded: 21 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/531 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove  

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Doug Tunnell of Brick House Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Brick House Vineyards update Adapting to challenging 2020 vintage Virtual Learnings on-line Geology at Ribbon Ridge Plantings Deep Dive Brick House Yeast DNA Research 2022 Vintage Overview Growing Export markets 2023 Look ahead If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/530 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards www.brickhousewines.com Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/530 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove  

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Brianne Day of Day Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Brianne Day Origin Story People and Winemaking Connection with Oregon sites Choosing grape varieties Export and Domestic markets Business flexibility and adaptations since 2020 Getting new people into wine Observations on current state of wine media  If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/529 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Brianne Day, Day Wines www.daywines.com Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/529 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Scott Neal of Coeur De Terre Vineyard (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Scott Neal Origin Story CDT team virtual introductions Property Virtual Tour Van Duzer Corridor and Geology The Missoula floods and impact on Oregon UK Export Markets On-site experience If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/528 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard www.cdtvineyard.com Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/528 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 Special Series. Across these 6 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 we’ll be exploring the modern Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 scene in the company of 6 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Guillaume Large of Resonance Wines. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:34) Guillaume Large Origin Story Burgundy Terroir Comparisons Willamette Valley Winemaking Community Vineyard virtual tour Wines of Burgundy and Willamette Valley compared Resonance Winemaking Deep Dive If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/527 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Guillaume Large, Resonance www.resonancewines.com Date recorded: 19 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/527 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove  

The Wine Travel Awards Ceremony Registration: www.interpretingwine.com/wta23 I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you a special episode released in the run-up to London Wine Fair 2023. As returning Podcast media partner in 2023, this year London Wine Fair collaborated with Interpreting Wine to offer an exhibitor exclusive prize of an Interpreting Wine marketing package, which was won by The Wine Travel Awards. Today I welcome Oleksandra Hryhorieva, Project Lead at Wine Travel Awards. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:25) Oleksandra Hryhorieva Wine Origin Story Drinks + Pivoting into Wine Travel Awards Awards Lifecycle (Second Year) Overview of Categories and Logic Creating Community Around Awards Wine Travel Awards Judging Committee Looking ahead to London Wine Fair 2023 Other events in 2023 Big Goals Looking Forward If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/526 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Oleksandra Hryhorieva, Wine Travel Awards www.winetravelawards.com Date recorded: 12 Apr 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/526 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]  

We close out the Uruguay 2023 series today with coverage of the Uruguay Wine in London tasting held on Fri 24 March 2023 at London’s iconic 67 Pall Mall. The day kicked off with a tasting of Uruguay Wine led by Amanda Barnes, South America Expert and author of the South America Wine Guide. Followed by Masterclasses for an invited group of journalists.  Today, we first welcome Amanda to give her high-level reflections on Uruguay and the challenges of selecting wines for the trade tasting, before bringing you words from the winemakers themselves.  Next talking to the masterclass and its surprising mix of wines and styles. Closing with reflections from the invited journalists.  A fantastic resource if you weren’t able to attend the tasting or if you simply want to learn more about the current state of Uruguay Wine from those in the know . Enjoy!   (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Amanda Barnes - Uruguay Snapshot, Grape Varieties Fabiana Bracco & Santiago Degasperi Daniel Pisano Eduardo Boido & Gerardo Michelini Sarah Jane Evans Andrew Catchpole Margaret Rand   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/525 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Uruguay Wine in London Tasting www.uruguay.wine Date recorded: zz Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/525 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Uruguay 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/524 Flying Winemakers, Hans Vinding Diers, Duncan Killiner, Paul Hobbs www.interpretingwine.com/525 Uruguay Wine in London Tasting from 67 Pall Mall  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a very special Uruguay 2023 Series. specially commissioned by Uruguay Wine for your listening pleasure. Across these 2 episodes recorded in March 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay 2023 scene first in the company of 3 world renowned flying winemakers and in the second part offering coverage to the recent Uruguay Wine in London tasting held at 67 Pall Mall. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Uruguay 2023 available anywhere in podcast format. We kick things off today in the company of Flying Winemakers of Hans Vinding Diers, Duncan Killiner, Paul Hobbs.   (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Paul Hobbs on Geography and Geology Hans Vinding Diers on Climate and Climate Change Duncan Killiner on Culture and Modernisation Paul Hobbs on Winemaking in Uruguay Hans Vinding Diers on Winemaking in Uruguay Duncan Killiner on Winemaking in Uruguay   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/524 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Flying Winemakers, Hans Vinding Diers, Duncan Killiner, Paul Hobbs www.uruguay.wine Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/524 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   Uruguay 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/524 Flying Winemakers, Hans Vinding Diers, Duncan Killiner, Paul Hobbs www.interpretingwine.com/525 Uruguay Wine in London Tasting from 67 Pall Mall

We close out the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Bruce Murray of Boundary Breaks (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Vineyard Plantings Overview Establishing Young Riesling Vines Picking Decisions and Winemaking Mitigating Disease Pressure Red Grape Growing Deep Dive Future Business Strategies Sustainability Programme Finger Lakes terroir and market connection The next Boundary Breaks plantings If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/523 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Bruce Murray, Boundary Breaks https://boundarybreaks.com www.newyorkwines.org/industry/sustainability Date recorded: 6 Apr 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/523 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   New York Grower 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/517 Justin Jackson, Sustainability Program Manager, Sam Filler, Executive Director www.interpretingwine.com/518 Kelby Russell, Red Newt www.interpretingwine.com/519 Mike Colizzi, Kashong Glen Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/520 Jason Hazlitt, Sawmill Creek Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/521 Carre Doyle, Matthew Doyle, Doyle Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/522 Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren, Hermann J Wiemer www.interpretingwine.com/523 Bruce Murray, Boundary Breaks​

We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren of Hermann J Wiemer (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Thijs Verschuuren Origin Story Biodynamics at Wiemer overview Demeter Certification Process and Day-to-day Practicalities Certifications and Sustainability  Biodynamics at Wiemer Deep Dive Future Market Opportunities for New York Wines   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/522 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren, Hermann J Wiemer www.wiemer.com www.newyorkwines.org/industry/sustainability Date recorded: 16 Mar 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/522 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   New York Grower 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/517 Justin Jackson, Sustainability Program Manager, Sam Filler, Executive Director www.interpretingwine.com/518 Kelby Russell, Red Newt www.interpretingwine.com/519 Mike Colizzi, Kashong Glen Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/520 Jason Hazlitt, Sawmill Creek Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/521 Matthew Doyle, Doyle Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/522 Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren, Hermann J Wiemer www.interpretingwine.com/523 Bruce Murray, Boundary Breaks​

We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Matthew Doyle of Doyle Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:54) Matthew Doyle Origin Story Introducing the Doyle Vineyards Team Grape Customers Finger Lakes Virtual Tour Soil Diversity and Lake Site Grape Types: Natives, Hybrids and Vinifera Natives and Hybrids Deep Dive - Growing Inputs and Market Insights Vinifera Programme Sustainability Programme and Growing Practices If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/521 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Matthew Doyle, Doyle Vineyards https://doylevineyard.com/ www.newyorkwines.org/industry/sustainability Date recorded: 16 Mar 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/521 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   New York Grower 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/517 Justin Jackson, Sustainability Program Manager, Sam Filler, Executive Director www.interpretingwine.com/518 Kelby Russell, Red Newt www.interpretingwine.com/519 Mike Colizzi, Kashong Glen Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/520 Jason Hazlitt, Sawmill Creek Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/521 Matthew Doyle, Doyle Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/522 Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren, Hermann J Wiemer www.interpretingwine.com/523 Bruce Murray, Boundary Breaks​

We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Jason Hazlitt of Sawmill Creek Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Jason Hazlitt Origin Story Wine grower winemaker communication Core team virtual intro Grapegrowing community Hybrid vs vinifera sites and considerations Geography of growing sites and microclimates Grape varieties and Growing Best Practices Planting Decisions Market changes and rising costs Looking ahead for grapegrowing   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/520 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Jason Hazlitt, Sawmill Creek Vineyards https://hectorwinecompany.com/ www.newyorkwines.org/industry/sustainability Date recorded: Mon 6 Mar 23 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/520 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   New York Grower 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/517 Justin Jackson, Sustainability Program Manager, Sam Filler, Executive Director www.interpretingwine.com/518 Kelby Russell, Red Newt www.interpretingwine.com/519 Mike Colizzi, Kashong Glen Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/520 Jason Hazlitt, Sawmill Creek Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/521 Carre Doyle, Matthew Doyle, Doyle Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/522 Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren, Hermann J Wiemer www.interpretingwine.com/523 Bruce Murray, Boundary Breaks​

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Grower 2023 Special Series. Across these 7 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern New York Grower 2023 scene in the company of 6 producers. Including a Deep Dive into the New York Wine and Grape Foundations’ Sustainable Vineyard Certification. Absolutely reflecting the most up-to-date realities of grapegrowing in the region. Given the level of interest in my listeners and the wider wine trade in quality grapes as the basis for quality wines, a series I’m particularly excited to share and a real landmark for the channel.  Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We continue the New York Grower series 2023 today in the company of Mike Colizzi of Kashong Glen Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Mike Colizzi Origin Story Acreage vs tonnage contacts  Kashong Klen Vineyards Team Finger Lakes Farming Community Outside Influences Geography of Growing Sites Rootstock Deep Dive Gamay Planting Example Sustainable Grape-growing  Cab Franc Clones Looking Ahead to Future Expansion Kashong Glen Vineyards name If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/519 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Mike Colizzi, Kashong Glen Vineyards www.facebook.com/kashongglenvineyards Date recorded: 1 Mar 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/519 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   New York Grower 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/519  www.interpretingwine.com/518 www.interpretingwine.com/519 Mike Colizzi, Kashong Glen Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/520 www.interpretingwine.com/521 www.interpretingwine.com/522 www.interpretingwine.com/523  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Grower 2023 Special Series. specially commissioned by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation for your listening pleasure. Across these 7 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern New York grape growing scene in the company of 6 producers. Including a Deep Dive into the New York Wine and Grape Foundations’ Sustainable Vineyard Certification. Absolutely reflecting the most up-to-date realities of grapegrowing in the region. Given the level of listener and wider wine trade interest in quality grapes as the basis for quality wines, a series I’m particularly excited to share and a real landmark for the channel.  Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Kelby Russell of Red Newt Cellars (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:48) Red Newt Intro Maximising the Ripening Potential of Riesling and Impact on Final Wine Red Newt Sourcing Policy Deep Dive Tonnage vs Acreage Contracts Microclimate of Growing Sites Comparison of Two Riesling Growing Sites Riesling Cellar Treatment and Blending If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/518 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Kelby Russell, Red Newt Cellars www.rednewt.com www.newyorkwines.org/industry/sustainability Date recorded: zz Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/518 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   New York Grower 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/517 Justin Jackson, Sustainability Program Manager, Sam Filler, Executive Director www.interpretingwine.com/518 Kelby Russell, Red Newt www.interpretingwine.com/519 Mike Colizzi, Kashong Glen Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/520 Jason Hazlitt, Sawmill Creek Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/521 Carre Doyle, Matthew Doyle, Doyle Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/522 Matt Kelly, Hunt Country Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/523 Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren, Hermann J Wiemer

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Grower 2023 Special Series. specially commissioned by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation for your listening pleasure. Across these 7 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern New York grape growing scene in the company of 6 producers. Including a Deep Dive into the New York Wine and Grape Foundations’ Sustainable Vineyard Certification. Absolutely reflecting the most up-to-date realities of grapegrowing in the region. Given the level of listener and wider wine trade interest in quality grapes as the basis for quality wines, a series I’m particularly excited to share and a real landmark for the channel.  Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Sam Filler and Justin Jackson of New York Wine and Grape Foundation. Firstly, Executive Director Sam Filler sets the scene, outlining the long-standing sustainability credentials that New York grape growers can proudly lay claim to. Music to my ears, given its focus on the growers and ultimately making their the local industry more equitable for them and therefore a more sustainable industry. Sam also sharing a personal example of the often unseen impacts of chemical interventions within the vineyard on biodiversity. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:40) Sam Filler, Executive Director of Wine & Grape Foundation (00:14:46) Justin Jackson, Sustainability Program Manager Sustainable Vineyard Certification Introduction The Three Pillars of Sustainability: Environmentally Sound, Socially Equitable, Economically Viable The Importance of The Sustainable Vineyard Certification Trustmark Update on Current Certification Cycle Nine Objectives of Vinebalance Workbook Interconnected Sustainability Best Practice  Sustainable Wine Roundtable Membership Looking Ahead For First Certifications in 2023 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/517 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Sam Filler and Justin Jackson, New York Wine and Grape Foundation www.newyorkwines.org/industry/sustainability Date recorded: 17 Feb 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/517 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]   New York Grower 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/517 Justin Jackson, Sustainability Program Manager, Sam Filler, Executive Director www.interpretingwine.com/518 Kelby Russell, Red Newt www.interpretingwine.com/519 Mike Colizzi, Kashong Glen Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/520 Jason Hazlitt, Sawmill Creek Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/521 Carre Doyle, Matthew Doyle, Doyle Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/522 Matt Kelly, Hunt Country Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/523 Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren, Hermann J Wiemer  

Participate in Exhibitor-only Special Promotion at: www.interpretingwine.com/lwf23   I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode looking ahead to the London Wine Fair 2023 with Event Director, Hannah Tovey. Interpreting Wine is once again the Fair’s Podcast Media Partner and today we’ll be announcing a special promotion exclusively for all registered exhibitors. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) London Wine Fair 2023 Ticketing Changes Digital and In-person Integration Digital Platform Exhibitor Best Practice London Wine Fair 2023 Pillars Sustainability Education Trading Wine Fair Changes This Year The Value of Trade Fairs in 2023 In-Person Exhibitor Best Practice London Wine Fair and Interpreting Wine Media Partnership 2023 Special Exhibitor Only Promotion If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/516 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: [email protected] GUEST CONTACT: Hannah Tovey, Event Director, London Wine Fair 2023 www.londonwinefair.com Date recorded: 9 Feb 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/516 CONTACT ME: Email: [email protected]