We continue the Margaret River Winemaker series today in the company Glenn Goodall of Xanadu (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Glenn Goodall origin Story People at Xanadu Impacts From Temporary Vintage Staff Fruit Sourcing Deep Dive Margaret River Native Trees and Soil Viticulture in Margaret River Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Premiumisation of Australian Wine If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/502 If you really enjoyed ...
Feb 14, 2023•42 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Margaret River Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in February 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Margaret River Winemaker scene in the company of 4 respected producers. Giving you the most up-to-date exploration of the region available in podcast format. Make sure you’re subscribed to be alerted when new episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Julian Langworthy of Deep Woods Estate ...
Feb 13, 2023•40 min
We close out the Sonoma County Winemaker series today in the company of James Hall of Patz & Hall Winery Episode intro James Hall origin Story The Golden Age of California Chardonnay Wine pricing Keys to long-term success Future growth and exploration of new sites Patz & Hall Tasting Room If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/500 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! �...
Feb 10, 2023•45 min
We continue the Sonoma County Winemaker series today in the company of Justin Seidenfeld of Rodney Strong Vineyards Episode intro Justin Seidenfeld origin Story Rodney Strong deep dive Understanding their consumers Changes in packaging Geographical location in Sonoma County Sustainability deep dive Offsetting climate change Winemaking Vintage variation Rodney Strong Co-ordinates If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/499 If you re...
Feb 09, 2023•45 min
We continue the Sonoma County Winemaker series today in the company of Kim Stare Wallace of Dry Creek Vineyard Kim Stare Wallace Origin Story Sonoma County Wine Industry Pioneers and Regional Growth Visual tour of Dry Creek Valley Enotourism and Hospitality Attracting Younger Drinkers Sustainable Viticultural Practices Deep Dive Winemaking Philosophy Dry Creek Vineyard Co-ordinates If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/498 If you ...
Feb 08, 2023•46 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Sonoma County Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in January 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Sonoma County Winemaker scene in the company of 4 respected producers. Giving you the most up-to-date exploration of the region available in podcast format. Make sure you’re subscribed to be alerted when new episodes go live. We kick things off in the company of David Ramey of Ramey Wine Cellars (00:00:08) Epi...
Feb 07, 2023•42 min
We close out the Leithaberg Series series in the company Robert Krammer of Weingut Esterhazy Episode intro Robert Krammer origin Story Philosophy at Esterhazy Virtual Tour of vineyard sites Climate change effects Main grape varieties Sap pruning Winemaking Outside travels If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/496 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music...
Feb 06, 2023•26 min
We continue the Leithaberg Series series in the company Georg Prieler of Weingut Prieler Episode intro Georg Prieler origin Story Prieler winery transition Responses from the markets Leithaberg virtual tour Geological influences Range of wines they sell Viticulture and relationship with vineyard (00:00:00) Austrian Tasting London 2023 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/495 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iT...
Feb 05, 2023•36 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Leithaberg Special series. Across these 3 episodes recorded in February 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Leithaberg scene in the company of 3 respected producers. Giving you the most up-to-date exploration of the region available in podcast format. So make sure you’re subscribed to be alerted when new episodes go live. We kick things off in the company of Leo Sommer of Weingut Sommer Episode intro Leo Sommer origin Story Wei...
Feb 04, 2023•37 min
We close out the series today in the company Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson Wines 00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:20) Steve Matthiasson origin Story (00:08:30) People at Matthiasson (00:14:20) Vineyard philosophy and viticulture (00:21:22) Viticultural adaptations to climate change (00:30:05) Converting conventional vineyards to organic (00:35:30) Changing flavours of his wines during climate change (00:37:05) Winemaking at Matthiasson (00:39:55) Response overseas If you know someone who would ...
Feb 03, 2023•45 min
We continue the series today in the company Ray Signorello of Signorello Estate 00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Ray Signorello origin Story (00:07:15) People at the Estate (00:11:55) Estate Philosophy (00:15:27) Napa Valley culture (00:20:03) Signorello Estate virtual tour (00:26:03) Production facilities (00:29:00) Trim wine range deep dive (00:36:30) Labeling transparency (00:38:00) Premiere Napa auction (00:41:00) Chairing the event If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please s...
Feb 02, 2023•45 min
We continue the series today in the company Nate Weis of Silver Oak Cellars 00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) People at Silver Oak Cellars (00:02:34) Nate Weis origin Story (00:06:00) Napa Valley culture (00:08:30) Mentors (00:14:15) Collaboration and competition (00:19:10) Abstinence (00:21:50) Property virtual tour (00:26:40) California Geology (00:32:20) Viticulture (00:36:50) Premiere Napa 2023 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpreting...
Feb 01, 2023•42 min
We continue the series today in the company Jon Ruel of Trefethen Family Vineyards 00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Jon Ruel origin Story (00:04:30) Regional history (00:11:30) Changes in the Valley (00:14:00) The rise of Trefethen (00:20:30) Regional community (00:22:05) Napa Valley virtual tour (00:26:10) Geology of the valley (00:32:50) Sustainability deep dive (00:42:20) Trefethen Wines in the world If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpre...
Jan 31, 2023•46 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Napa Valley Special series. Across these 5 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Jan 2023 we’ll be exploring the Napa Valley scene through the lens of 5 very different wineries. Giving an incredibly detailed and up to date snapshot of this fascinating region, its people, land and winemaking. Make sure you subscribe to Interpreting Wine wherever your listening so you don’t miss an episode. We kick things off in the company of Emma ...
Jan 30, 2023•39 min
Special link for bonuses: www.interpretingwine.com/d3help In this episode of Interpreting Wine, host Lawrence Francis and Anne McHale MW explore the eight most commonly made mistakes in the WSET Diploma D3 Theory Exam. The October 2021 D3 Theory Exam had a pass rate of between 50 and 60%, which is quite low. To help address this issue, Anne conducted an extensive analysis of the most recently available Examiner's reports. Anne describes examples of mistakes taken from past papers and gives tips ...
Jan 21, 2023•41 min
We close out the Australia Winemaker Special series in the company Kelly Pearson of Ladygarden Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Kelly Pearson origin Story (00:09:20) Lessons from larger scale winemaking (00:15:33) Natural Wine discussion (00:19:38) Ladygarden Wine philosophy (00:27:33) Production details (00:33:25) Current range (00:40:40) Changes in wine communication (00:42:43) Future projects (00:44:00) Export markets If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the ...
Jan 20, 2023•47 min
We continue the Australia Winemaker Special series in the company Joel Pizzini of Pizzini Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Pizzini family origin Story (00:09:53) The start of the Pizzini brand (00:11:18) King Valley regional tour (00:14:40) Establishing Italian alternative varietals (00:20:25) Fruit Sourcing in the King Valley (00:23:00) Soil mapping project with Pedro Parra (00:34:48) Pizzini Wines foray into the UK If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the dire...
Jan 19, 2023•39 min
We continue the Australia Winemaker Special series in the company Meg Brodtmann MW of Rob Dolan Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Meg Brodtmann MW origin Story (00:02:25) Inside Rob Dolan Wines (00:05:45) Sustainability in the Yarra Valley (00:08:00) Connection with markets (00:12:45) Rob Dolan Wines virtual tour (00:18:20) Yarra Valley Geology (00:22:00) Look inside grower sites and culture (00:25:20) Growing challenges (00:32:00) 2022 vintage and supply (00:33:30) Winemaking across the...
Jan 18, 2023•41 min
We kick things off in the company of Charles Simons of Mayfield Vineyard in Orange, New South Wales. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Origin Story and key people at Mayfield (00:08:08) Mentors and support (00:11:55) Technology in the vineyard (00:18:48) Orange wine-growing region (00:23:00) Mayfield Property History (00:26:30) Geology (00:29:20) Influence on wines (00:31:43) UK market visit (00:34:00) Australia Day tasting 2023 feat. 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 Riesling (00:37:00) Feedback (00...
Jan 17, 2023•43 min
We close out the series in the company Roman Roth of Wolffer Estate (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:00) Origin Story (00:04:00) Climate in Long Island and impact on winemaking (00:06:30) Wollfer Estate owners and culture (00:13:25) Creativity at Wolffer (00:17:20) Argentina project (00:20:20) Provence project (00:26:00) Business model and attracting younger drinkers (00:31:30) Project branding (00:37:10) What young drinkers want deep dive (00:41:35) Contact details If you know someone who would enjoy th...
Jan 16, 2023•45 min
We continue the series in the company Kareem Massoud of Paumanok and Palmer Vineyard (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:10) Origin Story and family involvement (00:04:10) Transition into role (00:08:10) Long Island regional intro (00:12:40) Exploration of style and influences (00:15:32) Grape varieties (00:19:50) Terroir virtual tour (00:26:30) Grape growing in Long Island (00:31:32) Winemaking in Long Island (00:37:30) Looking ahead to 2023 (00:40:06) Contact details If you know someone who would enjoy th...
Jan 15, 2023•42 min
We continue the series in the company Christopher Bates of Element Winery (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:20) Origin Story and Element Philosophy (00:05:46) Changes in the region (00:08:47) Introduction to Colloquial and In our element brands (00:17:34) Growing conditions in their vineyard on Seneca Lake (00:22:44) The impact of air flow (00:25:06) His vineyard plantings (00:29:49) Growing pinot noir in the Finger Lakes (00:37:16) Finger Lakes pinots in the glass (00:41:30) His wines in international ma...
Jan 14, 2023•46 min
We continue the series in the company Oskar Bynke & Fred Merwarth of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:00) Oskar and Fred origin Story (00:05:38) Early days and changes at the winery (00:16:20) Virtual tour of the winery (00:24:43) Plantings in the Finger Lakes (00:30:50) The nursery business and its influence (00:40:20) The UK market (00:42:14) Contact details If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/480 If you ...
Jan 13, 2023•44 min
We continue the New York series in the company Kelby James Russell of Red Newt Cellars (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:00) Origin Story (00:08:38) Coming home to the Finger Lakes (00:12:20) Mentors on the winemaking journey (00:19:45) Finger Lakes culture (00:26:40) The Finger Lakes compared with The Mosel (00:31:07) Kelby’s winemaking style with riesling (00:38:59) Red Newt sourcing policy (00:42:19) UK market If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpreti...
Jan 12, 2023•46 min
We continue the New York series in the company Bruce Murray of Boundary Breaks (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:00) Bruce Origin Story (00:06:09) Inside the early vintages (00:10:32) The wider winemaking community (00:21:03) Property virtual tour (00:25:00) Riesling (00:26:21) Red grape varieties (00:37:00) Exporting to Norway (00:41:03) Boundary Breaks Contact Details If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/478 If you really enjoyed it plea...
Jan 11, 2023•43 min
We continue the series in the company of Julia Hoyle of Hosmer Estate Winery. (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:07) Origin Story and influence of international travel (00:11:26) Changes at Hosmer over time (00:15:46) The collaborative winemaking community (00:26:45) Hosmer’s location and vineyards (00:36:10) Decisions in the cellar (00:39:33) Hosmer Wines in the UK If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/477 If you really enjoyed it please le...
Jan 10, 2023•43 min
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Winemaker Special series. Across these 8 episodes recorded in December 2022 we’ll be exploring the New York wine scene in the company of 8 different winemakers. Covering The Finger Lakes in the first 6 episodes and Long Island in the last 2. We kick things off in the company of Ben Riccardi of Osmote. Ben owns 30 acres on Seneca Lake he’s in the process of cover cropping on the path to planting vines. While making win...
Jan 09, 2023•38 min
To receive the latest edition of my Diploma Episode guide head to www.interpretingwine.com/examguide I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode recorded in June 2022, with Raphael Dayan, co-owner of Organski Podrum in Belgrade Serbia. Organski Podrum is a natural wine temple designed to show the diversity and quality of mainly Serbian and some international natural wines. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:21) Origin Story (00:10:03) Belgrade cultural introduction (...
Dec 02, 2022•54 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 close out the series in the...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 6 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 continue the series in the ...
Aug 01, 2022•59 min
