Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. Today’s episode “The Purpose of Education in a Changing World: In Conversation with Tamar Gendler” discusses education, and its future. Education is integral to the preservation and dissemination of fine wine. Host Pauline Vicard and Gendler explore the idea of education that transcends time and culture, defining education in a way that applies to ancient times, modern industrialized societies, and even pre-industrial, pre-technological societies. While...

Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. Today’s episode On Integrity, Excellence and Commitment: In Conversation With Carlton McCoy MS, explores the world of fine wine through the lens of a fine wine maker. Carlton is a powerhouse in the wine industry with a unique perspective on the definition of excellence and greatness when it comes to fine wine. Join host Pauline Vicard as she speaks with Carlton on topics such as authenticity, what makes a fine wine unique, and of course, what are the...

Welcome to the Areni Global in Conversation podcast. In today’s episode Understanding Japan's Latest Trends: In Conversation With Ned Goodwin MW Felicity Carter takes the reins. She talks to Ned Goodwin MW about Japan’s fine wine market, as there is sometimes no better way to understand a market than to ask an outsider, because they may have the ability to stand back and observe in a way that insiders can’t. An Australian wine expert and critic, Ned first encountered Japan when he went on a...

Welcome to episode 1 of our new show, The Responsibilities Series, where we explore the specific responsibilities of those who work with fine wine. We believe that fine wine can no longer be defined solely by its taste or its complexity, but also by its leadership, values and ethos. And if fine wine sits at the top of the pyramid, we need to reflect on the individual and collective responsibilities of sitting at the top. This very special series has been possible thanks to the support of...

Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. In today’s episode How to Connect Farming and Hospitality to Create a Complete Wine Business – In Conversation with Jean-Charles Boisset, Elaine Chukan Brown speaks to Jean-Charles Boisset, winemaker, owner of multiple wineries, author, proponent of organic and the biodynamic farming method and so much more. Together they delve into the meaning of hospitality and Jean-Charles’ devotion to showing people that wine can be a passion, a lifestyle. He...

Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. In today’s episode Is Sense of Place the New Terroir, In Conversation with Elaine Chukan Brown, Pauline Vicard of Areni Global spends some time having a more philosophical conversation about the idea of Sense of Place within the Fine Wine space. What is the definition of Terroir and is Sense of Place Terroir? And why does defining Terroir even matter? How do the notions of 'typicity' and 'authenticity' fit into Sense of Place? Join this in-depth...

Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. In today’s episode, “Understanding the Fine Wine Consumer: Market Insights - France, In Conversation with Pauline Vicard & Felicity Carter” we are changing things up. Normally Pauline Vicard of Areni Global acts as host, but today we have Felicity Carter taking the reins as she talks to Pauline all about Areni Globals upcoming market research data.  Market research is a huge part of Areni Global’s ethos. There are six “country profiles” Areni is...

Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. In today’s episode Inside the World of Luxury Wines, In Conversation with Liz Thach MW and Peter Yeung, Pauline Vicard of Areni Global explores the true definitions of Luxury wines through the lens of Peter and Liz’s book ‘Luxury Wine Marketing: The art and science of luxury wine branding’. She also looks for answers to questions such as, What is the difference between Cult, Icon, & Luxury wines? How do celebrity wines affect the fine wine sector? and...

Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. Today’s episode The future of digital communication, In Conversation with Polly Hammond explores the world of digital communications, marketing as well as sustainability within that space.   Join host Pauline Vicard of Areni Global as she looks for answers to questions such as, How have digital communication transformed the world of fine wine? How will they continue to shape our existence? Should we care about digital communication when building a...

Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. Today’s episode What the Future Holds for Fine Wine Secondary Market: In Conversation with James Miles and Justin Gibbs explores the world of fine wine through the lens of Liv-ex—the London International Vintners Exchange. ARENI Global hosts’ Pauline Vicard and Felicity Carter sit down in conversation with Miles and Gibbs, discussing the growth of Liv-ex, the logistics, hurdles, technology, the expected growth of the Exchange, and so much more. More...

"To cook well, you need people who eat well.” said the Roca brothers, owners of El Celler de Can Roca, a 3-Michelin star restaurant in Girona, Spain. To produce fine wine, do you need fine wine markets? The definition of terroir usually embraces soil, climate and people, the latter usually understood as the people who make the wine. But it’s also true that proximity to a major city or transport node has historically been critical in the development of fine wine. What would Champagne be...

Many people find wine as a second career and re-invent themselves in their newly bought vineyards. But few have been as successful as Nigel Greening in doing so. In less than 25y, his estate, Felton Road in New Zealand, has elevate itself amongst the best, leading the way to a new generation of fine wine producers in Central Otago, New Zealand and beyond. Felton Road is recognized today as one of the most identified and loved wine brands. In this very special episode, we wanted to...

What do we need to future proof the vineyards of tomorrow? What breeding techniques and technologies will viticulturists need in order to stay resilient in the face of climate change and its attendant problems, including disease pressure? To help unravel the issues, ARENI spoke with António Graça, Head of Research and Development at Sogrape in Portugal, and Secretary for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Group at the OIV.

With international demand for glass container showing record growth in the middle of an energy crisis, the European container glass industry is heading for trouble, as glass factories across Europe struggle to maintain their production and winemakers around the globe facing both bottle shortages and/or price increases. How can the European glass industry navigate such a difficult time? How can producers prepare for what’s coming? Today we welcome Adeline Farrelly, Secretary General of the...

Agriculture is the world’s second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, second only to the energy sector. It’s also a leading driver of biodiversity loss. But without agriculture, we die. How can these facts possibly be reconciled? Some argue that agriculture needs to be pursued more intensively on less land; for others, less intensive agroecology is the only sustainable approach. Unfortunately, given the urgency of the question, policymakers have failed to find a consensus. This is partly...

Why should soil health be a major concern for young generations? At the beginning of June 2022, Moët-Hennessy held a two-day soil conference in Arles in Provence, the World Living Soils Forum. Over the two days, experts came together to explore what is known and unknown about the world beneath our feet. The following podcast is a recording of a workshop session moderated by Jono le Feuvre, the founder and content producer for HanDrinksSolo.com, and brought together experts in farming and...

How does climate change affect soils and how can healthy soils be the answer? At the beginning of June 2022, Moët-Hennessy held a two-day soil conference in Arles in Provence, the World Living Soils Forum. Over the two days, experts came together to explore what is known and unknown about the world beneath our feet. The following podcast is a recording of a plenary session led by Pauline Vicard, CEO of ARENI, to discuss the issue of soils and climate change, at the recent Moët Hennessy...

How can agriculture and viticulture help depolluting the soils? At the beginning of June 2022, Moët-Hennessy held a two-day soil conference in Arles in Provence, the World Living Soils Forum. Over the two days, experts came together to explore what is known and unknown about the world beneath our feet. The following podcast episode is the recording of a panel session led by Felicity Carter, representing ARENI, on Soil Depollution. Joining her were Ludovic Vincent, the founder of BIOMEDE,...

For anyone in wine, talking about soil is an imperative. The more we understand what happens below ground and how it impacts everything above, the better. Not only that, but as wine is an industry that has staked its legitimacy on the idea of terroir for so long, it has a special responsibility to conserve, protect and research the soil. ARENI was therefore proud to participate in Moët Hennessy‘s World Living Soil Forum on 1 and 2 June 2022, which explored the nature of soil and its impact...

Although declining in numbers, cooperatives still represent around half of the wine production of France, Italy, and Spain, plus a third of Germany’s. Their contribution to their local communities can hardly be overstated. It is fair to say, however, that they have never really been associated with fine wine production, and that generations of both consumers and trade have grown up associating cooperatives wines with cheap mass production. Yet in the last couple of decades, leading wine...

The term “regenerative agriculture” has become a buzzword in the past two years, encompassing such fields as regenerative viticulture and agroforestry. But what does it all mean? And what will this new approach to agriculture mean for the production of fine wine? Will they improve, or even redefine, how we think about viticulture and terroir? In this episode, we talk to Mimi Casteel, who holds a Masters in forest sciences and biology, one of the leading voices of the regenerative...

Wine professionals are now fully aware that climate change is having an impact on wine. But what can we do about it? Wine experts Michelle Bouffard and Jeremy Cukierman MW are two of the three co-authors of a new book called Quel vin pour demain? Le vin face aux défis climatiques, or What Wine Tomorrow? Wine Facing Climate Challenges, which is about to be released in both Spanish and English. From vineyards all the way through to wine retail, they discuss how people around the world are...

According to Bloomberg, plant-based foods are expected to exceed $162 billion, or 7% of the global food market, within the next decade. In its latest report UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's estimated that 25% of its customers will be vegan by 2025. This growing interest in plant-based diets is already impacting the way that fine wine is being produced and distributed. What could a 100% plant-based food and beverage system look like? This podcast is a recording of a live Insight Series...

Is wine good for your health? And if it is or isn’t, what are the consequences? The wine trade has certainly always embraced the message that moderate drinking is part of a healthy diet. But wine is now under attack by the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Beating Cancer – which has stated that there is no alcohol consumption without health risks. This could lead to serious consequences, including cutting funds from alcohol production. In this episode, we speak to psychiatrist...

This week, we meet David Garrett and Behdad Shahsavari, two seasoned entrepreneurs who are highly involved in both the tech and fine wine worlds. They will shortly be launching Club Dvin, one of the first wine clubs based on NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. They have also attached NFTs to Robert Parker's private wine collection which is being sold for charity later this year. Together, we discuss not only how NFTs and smart contracts actually work, but also how they could impact the...