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...

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...

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 ...

   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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...