BÂTONNAGE is a wine related podcast named after the french term for stirring lees in a barrel to create structure and texture. Hosted by food and wine writer Fiona Beckett and Master of Wine Liam Steevenson, it tackles intriguing topics from the world of wine on a fortnightly basis with the help of expert guests. Produced by David McWilliam BÂTONNAGE is an engaging 40 minutes of stimulating conversation, relaxed and approachable yet informatively educational. 'Stirring Discussions about Wine'.
In this episode, Liam & Fiona talk to Faouzi Issa of Domaine des Tourelles about winemaking in lockdown, the challenges of growing grapes in the Lebanon and his fascination with Cinsault and Carignan.
Published 06/30/20
Liam & Fiona talk to Duncan Forsyth of Mount Edward Winery in the Gibbston Valley of Central Otago, New Zealand about winemaking in lockdown; Pinot and other varieties, wines that make you smile, and the evolution of Mount Edward as a brand.
Published 05/22/20
In this episode, Liam & Fiona talk to Andrea Rochione (Rochionie) from Scarpa Wines in Piedmonte about the challenges of the last few months, the wines that they make, the region as a whole, Fiona admits cooking with one of the samples, and they share a few glasses too!
Published 04/22/20