No Sediment Wine Podcast

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Christopher Burr MW to explore the appeal of mature wines, why some bottles only reveal their true character with age, and how wine lovers should think about provenance, storage and buying older vintages. We also talk about the joys of being a wine lover, and whether wine education helps people appreciate great bottles - or sometimes...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Jane Evans MW to explore Spanish sparkling wine Cava, its ongoing image problem, and whether the wine world has been too quick to dismiss it as just cheap bubbles. We talk about how Sarah Jane fell in love with Spanish wine, the rediscovery of native grape varieties like Xarel·lo and Macabeo, what really sets Cava apart from Ch...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Tim Wildman MW to explore pét-nat, fun wine vs fine wine, and whether the wine world sometimes mistakes seriousness for quality. We talk about how Tim came to make low-intervention sparkling wine in Australia (and then in UK), what pét-nat really is, whether it can express terroir and other exciting topics. You can also listen to the...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Mārtiņš Pīlēns, architect, winemaker, and industrial designer, to explore how winery architecture shapes both the making of wine and the way we experience it. We discuss the historical logic behind winery design, which functional principles still matter today, and how modern wineries balance production, hospitality, and visual identi...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Jean-Pierre Durand, the chief winemaker of AdVini, to discuss Bordeaux’s crisis - what’s driving it, what needs to change, and what’s misunderstood about the region today. We also talk whether La Place and En Primeur still matter, how fine and bulk wine coexist, and the trends reshaping Bordeaux, including a revival of historic grape...

I sat down with Enrico Rivetto (biodynamic winemaker in Barolo) and Stefano Lorenzi (arborist and manager at Castello di Grumello winery) to explore a growing movement in vineyard farming: vitiforestry (agroforestry in the vines). We break down why growers are bringing trees back into vineyards, what problems they’re trying to solve, and what a “more diverse” vineyard actually looks like in practi...

I sat down with Andrew Jefford (wine writer & columnist) and Aigards Nords (organizer of @RigaWineChampagne ) to discuss one of wine’s great rivalries: Bordeaux vs. Burgundy. We talk why these regions are so often compared, what really separates them in the glass, and how ideas like terroir vs. estate shape the way we talk about them. We also look at the bigger forces behind the bottles - pric...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Sietze Wijma, a wine educator specializing in flavor chemistry, to discuss wine faults - how common they are, how to spot them, and the fine line between a true fault and a harmless flaw. We discuss why professionals notice different things than consumers, what causes wines to go “off” in the vineyard versus the winery, and why fault...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Pauline Vicard, CEO and Co-Founder of ARENI Global, to explore the future of wine education and the skills the industry truly needs. We talk about what inspired Pauline to write a white paper on wine education, the balance between knowledge and practical skills, and why some areas of the wine world struggle to adapt. Pauline also sha...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Stefano Gava, the Director of Val d'Oca, to talk about Prosecco’s remarkable rise and what makes this region one of the most dynamic in the wine world. We cover the role of the Glera grape and why the grape’s name was changed to protect Prosecco’s identity. We also dive into the Charmat (Martinotti) method, the differences be...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Roman Horvath MW to talk about the success of Domäne Wachau and what makes the Wachau one of the world’s most unique wine regions. We cover his journey, how 200 growers work together on steep terraces, the rules guiding them, and the region’s challenges from climate change to DAC status. You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Po...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Mathias Hirtzberger, the next-generation winemaker from Wachau, Austria, to discuss his path from corporate world back to Wachau and why he started Weinhofmeisterei Hirtzberger apart from his famous family estate. We talk working with Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in a warming climate, Wachau’s varied soils, and his near-organic farm...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sat down with Jonathan Pabiot to talk about his journey as a winemaker in Pouilly-Fumé, how he broke from family tradition, and the evolving nature of Sauvignon Blanc. We explore the challenges on working with Sauvignon blanc and complexities of different soil types. Jonathan shares insights on blind tasting Pouilly-Fumé vs Sancerre, his winemakin...

I sat down with Champagne winemaker Benoît Tarlant (of Champagne Tarlant) and ASI Best Sommelier of the World Raimonds Tomsons to discuss the future of Champagne - terroir, vin clair, single vineyards, zero dosage, and what truly defines great Champagne today. You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast and Talk Under the Vine episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcas...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sat down with Sybille Kuntz, head winemaker and owner of Sybille Kuntz winery in Mosel, Germany. Among many exciting topics, we explore the challenges of working steep Mosel vineyards, the demands and rewards of biodynamic farming and the evolving reputation of Riesling. We also dive into the unique style of Sybille's wines and her take on the con...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Henry Jeffreys, award-winning wine writer, journalist, co-host of the podcast Intoxicating History, and author of the book "Vines in a Cold Climate". Among many exciting topics, we explore Britain’s sparkling wine scene, discuss whether British wines justify their price compared to Champagne, examine the financial realities facing Br...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Frédéric Panaïotis, the Chef de Cave (head winemaker) of the legendary Champagne house Ruinart. Among many exciting topics, we discuss Ruinart’s signature style, the biggest challenges in maintaining it in a changing climate, and how decisions are made on which vintages will be declared. You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Po...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with the Barbaresco legend Aldo Vacca, the Managing Director of Produttori del Barbaresco. We discuss on Produttori del Barbaresco's success as a wine cooperative, the rich history of Barbaresco region and how single vineyards (MGAs) of Barbaresco and Barolo were mapped. You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast episodes on...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with Austrian winemaker Georg Prieler of Weingut Prieler. We discuss why he works with Pinot Blanc grape variety, the versatility of Blaufränkisch, the impact of climate change on viticulture and many other exciting topics. You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with winemaker Aurélien Laherte of Champagne Laherte Frères. We explore his passion for working with all the permitted grape varieties of Champagne, crafting single-vineyard Champagnes, and other fascinating topics surrounding the world’s greatest sparkling wine—Champagne. You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast episodes on Sp...

I sat down with Andrew Jefford (wine writer & columnist) and Aigards Nords (organizer of Riga Wine & Champagne) to discuss what is a "fine wine" and how this concept has changed over the years. Of course, no wine discussion is complete without a wine tasting and we tasted in blind four amazing wines along the way. This is the newest episode of "Talk Under the VVine", a segment I started re...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sat down with fellow wine educator and YouTuber, Konstantin Baum, Master of Wine ( ‪@KonstantinBaumMasterofWine‬ ). We discussed his journey to achieving the Master of Wine title, starting his YouTube channel, and the role of social media in wine education. You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Ama...

In the new segment of No Sediment channel "Talk Under the VVine", I sat down with Raimonds Tomsons (ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2023) and Ronalds Pētersons (2-time Baltic Sommelier Champion) to discuss whether we really need wine experts and can we trust them, and we end the discussion with a nice blind tasting to see if all three wine experts can come to a common conclusion. You can...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sat down with Thomas Heymans, wine advisor for private wine collectors. We discussed many topics around wine investment, for example, the best wine regions to invest, what returns can you expect from wine investment and are the best days for wine investment gone? You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcas...

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sat down with Daniel Niepoort, the head winemaker of Niepoort. We discussed about the current state of Port wine, novelties in the Port wine production and the Douro region in general, as well as many other exciting topics. You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Cas...