Episode 215 - Elaine Chukan Brown
May 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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Episode description
In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David talks to Elaine Chukan Brown, author of The Wines of California, telling the story of the state’s wine industry, from its establishment by indigenous peoples, through Prohibition, to the pioneers who created today’s wine map, while looking to the challenges Californian wine faces in the future.
Plus, David has news of the IWSC wine judging results for 2025, announced this week, featuring the three highest scoring wines:
The Trouble With Dreams Magnum Brut 2009 by Sugrue South Downs
Verdelho 2001 by D’Oliveiras
Old Premium Rare Muscat NV by Morris Wines
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