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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. Subscrib...

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 episod...

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...

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 enjo...

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...

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...

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...

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 direc...

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 ph...

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...

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 hi...

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 Lond...

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...

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...

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...

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 Deci...

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 realit...

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 F...

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 F...

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 exhibit...

We close out the California Winemaker series today in the company of Joan Kautz, Steve Millier of Ironstone Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Joan Kautz, Steve Millier Origin Story Genesis of Grape Growing in Lodi Lodi Geography and Murphys Orientation Grape Sourcing Policy Enotourism at Ironstone Sustainability and Availability of Water Winemaking Philosophies If you know someone who...

We continue the California Winemaker series today in the company of Tyler Thomas of Star Lane Vineyard, Dierberg Vineyard (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Tyler Thomas Origin Story Tyler's Transition from Botany to Viticulture and Enology Dierberg Family and Vineyard intro Key Staff and Estate Philosophy Santa Barbara County History Pioneers Dierberg Family Culture Santa Barbara Geography and V...

We continue the California Winemaker series today in the company of Will Costello MS of Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estate (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Will Costello MS Origin Story Discoveries in Santa Barbara Miller Family Winery Santa Barbara Geography and Point Conception Soil Diversity and Bien Nacido Winemaking and Grape Sales Export Markets and Prowein Diary If you know someone who w...

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the California Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we'll be exploring the modern California Winemaker scene in the company of 4 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undo...

We continue the McLaren Vale Winemaker series today in the company of Corrina Wright of Oliver's Taranga Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Corrina Wright Origin Story Family History  Vineyard Team Corporate Winemaking Experience Deep Dive Taking The Time For The Things That Matter Cellar Door Experience and Modern Marketing McLaren Vale Overview Grape Growing and Selling Viticulture an...