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...

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 was won by The Wine Travel Awards. Today I welcome Oleksandra Hryhorieva, Project Lead at Wine...

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 high-level reflections on Uruguay and the challenges of selecting wines for the trade tasting,...

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 London tasting held at 67 Pall Mall. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region....

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 Breaks plantings If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the...

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 know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link:...

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 Sustainability Programme and Growing Practices If you know someone who would enjoy...

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 Decisions Market changes and rising costs Looking ahead for grapegrowing   If you know...

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 realities of grapegrowing in the region. Given the level of interest in my listeners and the wider wine...

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 Foundations’ Sustainable Vineyard Certification. Absolutely reflecting the most up-to-date...

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 Foundations’ Sustainable Vineyard Certification. Absolutely reflecting the most up-to-date...

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 exhibitors. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) London Wine Fair 2023 Ticketing Changes Digital and...

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 would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/515 If...

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 Vineyard Deep Dive Marketing Around Single Grape Variety Sustainable Farming Improving...

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 would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/513 ...

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. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of California Winemaker available anywhere in podcast...

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 and Winemaking Philosophy Australia Wine Research Institute Harvest 2023 If you know...

Ep 510: Luke Mallaby, Mitolo Wines, McLaren Vale Winemaker Series, 2/3 We continue the McLaren Vale Winemaker series today in the company of Luke Mallaby of Mitolo Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Luke Mallaby Origin Story Mitolo Deep Dive McLaren Vale Culture and Geography Grower Relationships with Lopresti Family Winemaking Decisions and Site Interpretation Sparkling Programme UK Export Market Activities If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the...

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the McLaren Vale Winemaker Special Series. Across these 3 episodes recorded in Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern McLaren Vale scene in the company of 3 producers: Battle of Bosworth Wines, Mitolo Wines and Oliver’s Tarranga. 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...

We close out the South Africa Winemaker series today in the company of Angelo Van Dyk of Yo El Rey Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Angelo Van Dyk Origin Story Yo El Rey Wines since 2018 Brand and Philosophy Grape Geography Virtual Tour and Growers Introduction London Market Overview Future Exporter Contacts If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/508 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes...

We continue the South Africa Winemaker series today in the company of Richard Kershaw MW of Richard Kershaw Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Richard Kershaw MW Origin Story South Africa winemaking overview  Elgin Geography Geology Deep Dive Apples in Elgin and Influence on Grape Production Keershaw Sourcing Policy Winemaking Philosophy and Cellar Decisions If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/507 If you...

We continue the South Africa Winemaker series today in the company of Alex Starey of Keermont Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Alex Starey Origin Story Keermont History Collaborative Culture in South African Winemaking Harvest Interns and Adaptation Keermont Virtual Tour Geological Deep Dive Viticultural Philosophy and Local Examples (and Challenges) Winemaking Approach UK Market Exports If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link:...

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the South Africa Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern South Africa 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. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of South Africa Winemaker available anywhere in podcast...

We close out the Margaret River Winemaker series today in the company Mark Warren of Happs (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Mark Warren origin Story Happs Story Regional culture Cellar Door Innovation Geological origins Vineyard sites in North and South Margaret River Future Development If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/504 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link....

We continue the Margaret River Winemaker series today in the company Ben Gould of Blind Corner (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Ben Gould origin Story Early Days at Blind Corner Natural Wine Producer Community Fruit Sourcing Property Virtual Tour Cellar Door Viticulture and Winemaking Export Market If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/503 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the...