I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to a specially commissioned episode featuring Gordon Russell, Winemaker at Esk Valley. A hugely talented and respected winemaker, Gordon shares stories of the people and terroir he knows so well that his wines so eloquently translate. Recorded shortly before the UK release of the 2018 Esk Valley’s iconic Heipipi The Terraces. Gordon shares: Intro Origin Story ...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to a specially commissioned episode with Peter Dillon, Chief Winemaker at Handpicked Wines. They make regionally expressive and site specific wines not only from vineyards in Australia but also from around the world. Today we really focus in on Australia, in what I’m sure is some of the most detailed content anywhere talking about the Yarra Valley and the Morn...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 31 min
In today’s second and final episode we look ahead to the 2022 edition of the fair. The most intelligent wine fair in the world The in-person fair from 7-9 June Which wine regions are displaying and where? Discovery Zone - future proofing wine Education Zone highlights - supporting younger wine professionals All-new No and Low Zone London Wine Fair x Interpreting Wine media partnership Return of the wine writers’ edit The digital edition on the 20th and 21st June If you know someone who would enj...
May 19, 2022•43 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the London Wine Fair 40th Anniversary Special series. Across these 2 episodes I’ll be exploring the state of affairs for the fair in the company of Event Director Hannah Tovey. This first episode covers the changes since I last interviewed Hannah in the lead up to 2019, where we discuss: Reflections on the successes of 2019 The events that saw the 2020 fair...
May 18, 2022•37 min
We kick off this second episode with a North Okanagan Valley Regional overview with Christine Colletta of Okanagan Crush Pad. She orientates us to the culture, geography and geology of this region, before focusing in on her international team and tasting a couple of their wines. Following which each winery representative introduces us to their estate and tastes one of their wines they brought to Canada House. You can find below details of all wineries, wines tasted and UK importer, or whether th...
May 14, 2022•57 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Wine Growers British Columbia series. A specially commissioned two part series recorded at Taste Canada 2022 annual tasting in London. Exploring the North and South Okanagan Valleys in the company of the people who live and make wine in the region. This marks another first for the podcast, creating the benchmark podcast content for the region. We kick o...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Following my conversation with Steve Warner, President of the Washington State Wine Commission in Episode 465, with coverage of the Washington Wine annual tasting 2022 held in May 2022. Told through the voices of winery representatives, trade attendees and masterclasses hosted by Jamie Goode, this episode provides an in-depth snapshot of the current state of Washington wine. You can find below details of all wines I tasted with producers on the day and those featured during Jamie’s masterclasses...
May 12, 2022•49 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Washington State Wine This is Now series. Across these 2 episodes I’ll be exploring Washington State first from a strategic perspective in before covering one of their major events the Washington State Grand Tasting which will take place in London, England on Monday 9th May. We kick the series off today with my conversation with Steve Warner, President ...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min
We continue the series in the company of Victoria Daskal. A wine writer, educator, and judge with over 14 years of experience, Victoria was most recently the Managing Editor of The World of Fine Wine magazine for six years, and is currently a stage two candidate for the prestigious Masters of Wine. In 2018, as a young mother herself, she founded Mummy Wine Club - a successful West London wine tastings company, which evolved into a UK wine subscription club in 2020. Which has since been shortlis...
Apr 27, 2022•45 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the MW Student Series series. Across these 4 episodes exploring the personal and professional experiences of four current MW students, with the aim to shine a light on the varied roles each has within the wine industry. In each episode we’ll also be tasting a selection of wines that have a special significance to each of them. We kick the series off in the ...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Wine Communication Series series. Across these 6 episodes I’ll be exploring Wine Communication Series in the company some of my favourite wine podcasters, traveling virtually from Australia and New Zealand to North America. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the opportunity that podcasting offers this is the series for you. We close out the series in t...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 15 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Wine Communication Series series. Across these 6 episodes I’ll be exploring Wine Communication Series in the company some of my favourite wine podcasters, traveling virtually from Australia and New Zealand to North America. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the opportunity that podcasting offers this is the series for you. We continue the series in th...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 22 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Wine Communication Series series. Across these 6 episodes I’ll be exploring Wine Communication Series in the company some of my favourite wine podcasters, traveling virtually from Australia and New Zealand to North America. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the opportunity that podcasting offers this is the series for you. We continue the series in th...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Wine Communication Series series. Across these 6 episodes I’ll be exploring Wine Communication Series in the company some of my favourite wine podcasters, traveling virtually from Australia and New Zealand to North America. If you’ve ever wanted to understand the opportunity that podcasting offers this is the series for you. We continue the series in th...
Feb 01, 2022•57 min•Ep. 459
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Wine Communication Series. Across these 6 episodes I’ll be exploring Modern Wine Communication and marketing in the company of some of the world’s leading wine podcasters, traveling virtually from Australia and New Zealand to North America via China. With the influence of podcasting and social audio forecast to grow yet again in 2022, get ahead of the ...
Jan 17, 2022•55 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the Wine Communication Series. Across these 6 episodes I’ll be exploring Modern Wine Communication and marketing in the company of some of the world’s leading wine podcasters, traveling virtually from Australia and New Zealand to North America via China. With the influence of podcasting and social audio forecast to grow yet again in 2022, get ahead of the ...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 10 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the London Somm Special series. exploring three very different London wine led venues, talking with wine buyers and sommeliers in each venue about their wine programmes and careers in the industry. We close out this series today in the company of Alice Ward, General Manager at the Tap and Bottle in London Bridge. In what is a return to a venue opening episo...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the London Somm Special series. Across these 3 episodes I’ll be exploring three very different London wine led venues, talking with wine buyers and sommeliers in each venue about their wine programmes and careers in the industry. If you are working in wine or would like to I’m sure there will be loads to relate to in these episodes. We continue our explorat...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to the London Somm Special series. Across these 3 episodes I’ll exploring three very different London wine led venues, talking with wine buyers and sommeliers in each venue about their wine programmes and careers in the industry. If you are working in wine or would like to I’m sure there will be loads to relate to in these episodes. We kick things off at Londo...
Dec 19, 2021•56 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Founder of Interpreting Wine welcoming you to this special two part series produced in partnership with Oeno Group. Across two episodes we meet Head of Trade Olivier Gasselin focusing on their development into the on-trade and plans for future expansion. Before inviting Justin Knock MW to explore the company’s approach to wine investment and the unique relationship they enjoy with their collectors. Intro Oeno Origin Story Company goals 30,000 foot view of the company Financ...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Founder of Interpreting Wine welcoming you to this special two part series produced in partnership with Oeno Group. Across two episodes we meet Head of Trade Olivier Gasselin focusing on their development into the on-trade and plans for future expansion. Before inviting Justin Knock MW to explore the company’s approach to wine investment and the unique relationship they enjoy with their collectors. Origin Story and transition into Oeno Oeno Portfolio Tasting Impact of the p...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you back to the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat takeover series. Across these 2 episodes Janina and I explore first wine communication in episode 450 and today we bring you the Sherry Experience. We talk: Sherry food pairings Feria de Abril La Gitana Manzanilla tasting The Copa Jerez Sherry styles Wellington Palo Cortado tasting Albariza soils Sherry Wine week If you know s...
Oct 19, 2021•48 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to a special series that originally aired on Janina Doyle’s brilliant Eat Sleep Wine Repeat podcast. Across these 2 episodes Janina and I explore first wine communication and in the next episode our mutual love of sherry. Today we talk: Origin Inspirations for Interpreting Wine Influences from outside of the wine industry. Gary Vaynerchuk The advantages of Pod...
Oct 18, 2021•47 min
To receive the latest edition of my Diploma Episode guide head to www.interpretingwine.com/examguide Across these 2 episodes I’ll be exploring D4 and D5 in the company of Lauren Denyer of the WSET. Broadly covering Exam format, Past wines, Examiners comments, Theory questions with command verbs, examples of methods of production, style and quality. We also covered some specific questions sent in by followers on Instagram. If you only listen to one podcast series before your exams make it the D4 ...
Oct 12, 2021•47 min
To receive the latest edition of my Diploma Episode guide head to www.interpretingwine.com/examguide Across these 2 episodes I’ll be exploring D4 and D5 in the company of Lauren Denyer of the WSET. Broadly covering Exam format, Past wines, Examiners comments, Theory questions with command verbs, examples of methods of production, style and quality. We also covered some specific questions sent in by followers on Instagram. If you only listen to one podcast series before your exams make it the D4 ...
Oct 11, 2021•49 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing. Today we continue the exploration of the impacts of the pandemic on the Spanish enotourism sector. Maria de Simón Baranda is uniquely placed to speak on the topic holding the dual roles of President of Ruta del Vino de Rioja Alavesa and Head of Administration for a boutique regional winery Viñedos y Bodegas de la Marquesa Valserrano. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:17 Transition into ...
Aug 16, 2021•43 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine the place to learn from thought leaders in the world of wine and marketing, welcoming you to this special two part series looking at the current state of Spanish enotourism in the wake of the pandemic. My guest today is Vinka Danitza a wine tourism professional based in Spain. As project manager for Priorat Enoturisme, she is developing and coordinating various projects to enhance the visitor experience, maximize tourism and the direct sales potent...
Aug 09, 2021•50 min
See below for timestamps which allow you to navigate directly to any part of the episode. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:42 Origin Story 00:10:50 The Family Business 00:17:00 Overview of Walla Walla 00:21:08 Winemaking Philosophy 00:29:40 2017 In the Hills 00:38:36 2017 In the Rocks 00:46:55 2017 The Contender 00:53:06 2017 Vintage in context 00:57:00 Market reaction 01:03:01 Looking ahead for Walla Walla 01:05:30 Looking ahead for Washington State If you know someone who would find this episode useful pl...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min
See below for timestamps which allow you to navigate directly to any part of the episode. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:24 Origin Story 00:11:45 Yakima Valley grapes 00:18:13 DuBrul Vineyard virtual tour 00:22:33 Yakima geology (Soil and terroir) 00:25:53 The influence of own rooted vines 00:28:42 Winemaking influence 00:31:37 Wine #1 2019 DuBrul Vineyard Riesling 00:40:58 Digital wine communication 00:42:42 Wine #2 2013 Syrah 00:49:35 Ageworthy wines discussion 00:53:19 Wine #3 2012 Côte Bonneville Bord...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min
See below for timestamps which allow you to navigate directly to any part of the episode. Episode outline: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Origin Story 08:25 Deficit Irrigation 15:11 Washington State geology and Missoula floods 23:49 Virtual tour of modern day Columbia Valley 34:09 Culture of winemaking in Washington 47:14 Wine #1 2018 Ch St Michelle Chardonnay Columbia Valley 58:09 Wine #2 2017 The Pundit Syrah Columbia Valley 67:17 Wine #3 2016 Col Solare Cabernet Sauvignon 76:27 Wine #4 2019 Ch St Michelle...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 31 min
