If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/413 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Continuing the journey around Slovenia. Today’s episode begins Day 2 of the tour. Following a night at the Mond Hotel. The only wine hotel in Slovenia, which has room’s sponsored by individual winemakers, which is located within Slovenia’s Styria region. We started with a visit to Vino Gaube, ...
Jun 22, 2020•23 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/412 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 We started our journey in the Posavje region in the far East of country almost on the Croatian border at Vino Graben. Father and daughter winemaking team Janez and Zala Šekoranja make a huge selection of wines on a little over seven hectares. Working on a human scale their philosophy is to let...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/411 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Covering a cognac producer in depth for the first time on the podcast, Frapin cellar master Patrice Piveteau gives an orientation to the 750 year history of Frapin and takes us through the process of cognac production in the region. We of course try two cognacs from their range and Patrice exp...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 411
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/410 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Steve Smith MW holds one of the most prestigious wine qualifications in the world. A discussion that charts his early career and place at the forefront of some of the most iconic New Zealand wine brands in the world, including Villa Maria and Craggy Range. Before we go in depth into his curren...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 410
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/409 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Laurent provides the most in depth coverage I’ve ever given to the Beaujolais region. Starting first with his own origins and reflections on different experiences in winemaking, before taking us on a virtual tour of the region via its cru and terroir. He covers the gamay grape that has made it...
May 25, 2020•59 min•Ep. 409
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/408 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Cristina Mariana-May tells us the history of the founding of Banfi Wines in New York, before taking us on a virtual tour of Montalcino and the Estate known as Castello Banfi. Here, the wines are only part of the story, with only a third of the property planted in vines and the single contiguou...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/407 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Will Oatley and Richard Nunn take us on a virtual tour of the company to kick off this 30th anniversary series. The series itself represents their commitment to shorten the distance between their customers and producers during this time. They unpick the foundations of this business and give in...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 407
Vivien concludes coverage of an amazing wine tasting at Lady of the Grapes organised jointly with Corney & Barrow Wine Merchants for a celebration of women in the wine industry. We hear her origin story and international experience before returning to Hungary and taking up the winemaker position at Barta Winery in the Tokaji region. Before leading a tasting of three of her furmints, all available in the UK with Corney and Barrow via the links below. Please consider leaving a rating and revie...
May 17, 2020•27 min•Ep. 406
Wendy Outhwaite continues coverage of an amazing wine tasting at Lady of the Grapes organised jointly with Corney & Barrow Wine Merchants for a celebration of women in the wine industry. She talks experimentation and we learn why she thinks English wine production is so exciting at the moment. Before leading a tasting of three of her wines. All available in the UK with Corney and Barrow via the links below. Please consider leaving a rating and review wherever you’re listening Episode outline...
May 15, 2020•17 min•Ep. 405
Rebecca Palmer kicks off coverage of an amazing wine tasting at Lady of the Grapes organised jointly with Corney & Barrow Wine Merchants for a celebration of women in the wine industry. She answers four questions covering her progression in the industry which delivers fascinating insight for anyone who is interested in what it’s like to work in wine. Please consider leaving a rating and review wherever you’re listening Episode outline: Q1. How did you start in the wine industry? Q2. What’s y...
May 14, 2020•19 min•Ep. 404
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link with a friend: www.interpretingwine.com/403 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌 👌 Episode outline: Lawrence Francis introduction Guest Introductions: Karl Sjöström (Fruktstereo), Côme Isambert, Niklas Peltzer (Meinklang), Cédric Le Bloas (Cidrerie du Leguer) What goes into the cider that you produce? Integrated Agriculture. Blurring the lines between fruits. ...
Apr 27, 2020•54 min•Ep. 403
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/402 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Wines Tasted: 2016 Sidewood Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Sidewood Mappinga Chardonnay 2016 Sidewood Pinot Noir 2015 Sidewood Mappinga Shiraz All Sidewood wines at Davy’s https://www.davywine.co.uk/buy-wine/?orderby=title_asc&s=sidewood https://www.instagram.com/sidewoodestate https://www.facebook....
Apr 24, 2020•54 min•Ep. 402
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/401 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: COVID 19 Update Creativity in Hospitality The Drinks Trust online Charity Auction (5-14 April 2020) Auction Website open now for pre-registration: https://whisky.auction/charity/covid19 Wellbeing Packs: https://specialitydrinks.com/wellbeing-pack/ https://www.instagram.com/spe...
Mar 30, 2020•25 min•Ep. 401
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/400 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro to Graft Supply Chain Update Revenue Update Looking ahead Website: https://redsquirrelwine.com/ www.graftwine.co.uk Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk Guest: Nik Darlington Date recorded: 21 March 2020 Contact: hello@interpretingwi...
Mar 21, 2020•25 min•Ep. 400
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/399 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Fruit origin and range overview Looking ahead Wines Tasted: 2018 Commuter Cuvée Pinot Noir 2017 Melon de Bourgogne Website: https://grochaucellars.com/ See the whole playlist: www.interpretingwine.com/wvwa In the UK: Seeking representation Willamette Valley Winery...
Mar 19, 2020•37 min•Ep. 399
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/398 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Biodynamics Permaculture principles The Van Duzer Corridor Wines Tasted: 2017 Gruner Veltliner Estate 2016 Visdom Chardonnay 2018 Pét-Nat of Pinot Noir 2016 Pinot Noir "Estate" 2016 Blaufränkisch Website: https://www.johanvineyards.com/ See the whole playlist: www...
Mar 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 398
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/397 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Extended origin Story Vintages since 2013 Natural Wine The future Wines Tasted: 2019 City Pop 2017 Chenin 2018 Bring It 2015 Oregon Pinot Noir Website: https://www.swickwines.com/ See the whole playlist: www.interpretingwine.com/wvwa In the UK: Seeking representation Willamett...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 397
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/396 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Custom crush Brooks Winery virtual tour Phylloxera Looking ahead Wines Tasted: 2017 Ara Riesling 2016 Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2017 Dry Muscat Website: https://www.brookswine.com/ See the whole playlist: www.interpretingwine.com/wvwa In the UK: Imported by Este...
Mar 07, 2020•35 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/395 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Elk cove virtual tour 2GV project: https://elkcove.com/2gv-project/ Wines Tasted: 2018 Estate Riesling 2016 Goodrich Chardonnay 2018 La Bohème Main website: https://elkcove.com/ See the whole playlist: www.interpretingwine.com/wvwa In the UK: Seeking representatio...
Mar 06, 2020•34 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/394 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Ribbon Ridge deep dive Looking ahead Wines Tasted: Flight 1: 2017 RR Riesling 2018 Ridgecrest Grüner Veltliner 2018 Ridgecrest Gamay Noir Flight 2: 2017 RR Pinot Noir 2013 RR Pinot Noir 2007 RR Pinot Noir Websites: https://www.ridgecrestwines.com/ https://www.rrwi...
Mar 05, 2020•53 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link with a friend: www.interpretingwine.com/393 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌 👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Bree’s winemaking in Oregon Sales Website: https://www.breeboskovmw.com/ See the whole playlist: www.interpretingwine.com/wvwa Willamette Valley Winery Association: https://willamettewines.com/ https://www.facebook.com/willamettewines/ https://www.i...
Mar 04, 2020•35 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/392 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Cultural, historical context Wines Tasted: 2017 Evolution Pinot Noir 2016 Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2017 Bluebird Cuvée Sparkling Website: https://sokolblosser.com/ In the UK: Imported by Les Caves de Pyrene Willamette Valley Winery Association: https://willa...
Mar 04, 2020•48 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/391 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Willamette Valley Virtual tour Pinot Noir Enotourism Overview When to visit International Markets Looking ahead Willamette Valley Winery Association: https://willamettewines.com/ https://www.facebook.com/willamettewines/ https://www.instagram.com/wvwines/ https://...
Mar 03, 2020•45 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/390 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Division Winemaking Company deep dive Wines Tasted: 2018 Division Chardonnay "Un" 2017 Division Sauvignon Blanc "Environs" 2018 Division Gamay Noir "Cru" 2018 Division Gamay Noir "Renardiere" 2018 Division Pinot Noir "Deux" Website: https://www.divisionwineco.com/...
Mar 02, 2020•32 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/389 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Day Camp Fruit origin Looking ahead to 2020 Wines Tasted: 2016 Belle Pente Chardonnay 2018 Hock & Deuce Rosé 2016 Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 TNT Website: http://www.daywines.com/ In the UK: Seeking representation Willamette Valley Winery Association: htt...
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/388 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Virtual tour Typicity Oregon Integrity Wines Tasted: 2017 Aurata Chardonnay 2015 Antikythera Pinot Noir 2017 Ceras Pinot Noir 2017 Botanica Pinot Noir Website: https://www.anticaterra.com/ Willamette Valley Winery Association: https://willamettewines.com/ https://...
Feb 29, 2020•29 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/387 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Vineyard Tour and vineyard practices Wines Tasted: 2015 Heritage Reserve Estate Pinot Noir 2016 Tallulah's Run Reserve Pinot Noir 2016 Abby's Block Reserve Pinot Noir Website: https://www.cdtvineyard.com/ In the UK: Seeking representation Willamette Valley Winery ...
Feb 28, 2020•59 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/386 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Family Business Virtual Estate Tour Wines Tasted: 2018 Arsheen Pinot Gris 2014 Jamsheed Pinot Noir 2014 Cyrus Pinot Noir 2014 Asha Pinot Noir Website: https://maysara.com/ In the UK: Seeking representation Willamette Valley Winery Association: https://willamettewi...
Feb 27, 2020•56 min
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link with a friend: www.interpretingwine.com/385 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌 👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Big Table Farm deep dive Wines Tasted: 2017 Eola Amity Chardonnay 2018 Pinot Gris (skin contact) 2017 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2017 Sunnyside Vineyard Pinot Noir Website: https://www.bigtablefarm.com/ In the UK: Seeking representation Willamette...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 385
If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link with a friend: www.interpretingwine.com/384 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌 👌 Episode outline: Origin Story Transition Virtual property tour Wines Tasted: 2017 Cascadia Chardonnay 2018 Gamay Noir Biodynamic 2017 “Evelyn’s” Pinot Noir Website: https://brickhousewines.com/ In the UK: Imported by A & B Vintners Willamette Valley Winery Association: https...
Feb 26, 2020•49 min•Ep. 384
