Glass recycling with Gemma Scott of Richmond council
Gemma Scott is the recycling manager for London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames council. We find out how glass is recycled in the borough.
May 29, 2009
UK Wine Show
The UK Wine Show is all about wine and the UK wine scene. We interview winemakers, consumers, wine bar owners, scientists, you name it, if it is about wine in the UK we will cover it. Almost all good wine from around the world washes up on these shores so we'll find out more about the people behind the wines that are making a splash.
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Episodes
Nyetimber with Eric Heerema and Cherie Spriggs
Nyetimber is one of the UK's leading sparkling wine producers. We meet with owner and CEO Eric Heerema and winemaker Cherie Spriggs.
May 20, 2009
Richard Balfour-Lynn on Balfour Rose
Richard Balfour-Lynn owns Hush Heath Estate in Kent and produces an award-winning sparkling rose. His main business interest lie in hotels and catering but we find out about his passion for wine.
May 15, 2009
Wine bottles with Paul McLavin from O-I
Owen-Illinois (O-I)is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in the world. We find out how wine bottles are manufactured with sales manager Paul McLavin.
May 08, 2009
Jean-Michel Laporte of La Conseillante on Pomerol
Chateau La Conseillante is one of the top producers in Pomerol, Bordeaux. We speak to general manager Jean-Michel Laporte about the Pomerol appellation and the wines of La Conseillante.
May 01, 2009
Bordeaux 2008 with Jean-Michel Laporte of La Conseillante
Chateau La Conseillante is one of the top producers in Pomerol, Bordeaux. Director Jean-Michel Laporte tells us about the 2008 vintage.
Apr 24, 2009
Michael Thompson on the Portman Group
The Portman Group regulates the UK drinks industry to encourage and challenge producers to promote their products responsibly. We talk with Michael Thompson, head of communications and external affairs.
Apr 17, 2009
WSTA Gavin Partington
Gavin Partington is spokesperson for The Wine and Spirit Trade Association that represents the whole of the wine and spirit supply chain in the UK. In this second interview with Gavin we find out about the WSTA and the issues they are tackling.
Apr 10, 2009
Liv-ex 100 index and trading with James Miles
James Miles is a founder and director of Liv-ex, the leading Fine Wine Exchange. In this final interview we talk about the Liv-ex 100 index.
Apr 03, 2009
Liv-ex Bordeaux En Primeur campaign
James Miles is a founder and director of Liv-ex, the leading Fine Wine Exchange. In this second interview we follow the highs and lows of the last decade of en primeur campaigns in Bordeaux.
Mar 27, 2009
Liv-ex with James Miles
Liv-ex is the leading Fine Wine Exchange through which fine wines are traded between merchants as commodities. James Miles, founder and director, explains how the exchange works in the first of three interviews.
Mar 20, 2009
The Portman Group on minimum pricing with Michael Thompson
The Portman Group work with drinks producers to encourage and challenge them to promote alcohol responsibly. We discuss the issues around minimum pricing for alcohol.
Mar 13, 2009
Gavin Partington of the WSTA on minimum pricing
Gavin Partington is spokesperson for the Wine and Spirit Trade Association. In this interview we discuss the Scottish governments proposal to introduce a minimum price for alcohol.
Mar 05, 2009
Dr John Forrest on Waitaki Valley, New Zealand
Dr John Forrest of Forrest Estates has planted vineyards in the Waitaki Valley, a sub-region of Central Otago, New Zealand. John tells us about the region and the wines.
Feb 27, 2009
Elie Maamari of Chateau Ksara in Lebanon on the wines of Chateau Ksara
Elie Maamari of Chateau Ksara in Lebanon talks to us about the wines of Chateau Ksara.
Feb 20, 2009
Elie Maamari of Chateau Ksara on Lebanon
Elie Maamari of Chateau Ksara in Lebanon talks to us about the history of Lebanese wine production and the Bekka Valley region.
Feb 13, 2009
Wink Lorch on the Jura
Wink Lorch is a wine writer and educator as well as a specialist on the wine region of Jura in eastern France. A fascinating insight into the wines of the Jura and Vin Jaune, a style unique to the region.
Feb 06, 2009
Matthew Dickinson on Thierrys and France
Matthew Dickinson is commercial director at Thierrys Wine Services. Thierrys is the biggest UK importer of wine from France so we get a feel for their business and the French wine trade.
Jan 30, 2009
Neil Philips of Montana Wines
Neil Philips of Pernod Ricard is a brand ambassador for Montana Wines. We ask him about the Montana Terroir Series and how the different sub-regions of Marlborough produce different styles of Sauvignon Blanc.
Jan 23, 2009
China with Dr Richard Smart
Dr Richard Smart is a famous viticulturist who has been consulting on the Chinese wine industry. We find out more about China and its future as a wine-producing nation.
Jan 16, 2009
Will Davenport on Organic Wine
Will Davenport is the owner of Davenport Vineyards and has been growing organic grapes commercially since 2003. We catch up with him to find out why he went organic.
Jan 09, 2009
Jancis Robinson MW on Wine Education
Jancis Robinson MW is a world-leading wine writer with a weekly column in the FT. We ask her about her wine education and her advice for those wanting to further their own knowledge.
Jan 02, 2009
Xavier Rousset on food and wine matching
Xavier Rousset is an award-winning sommelier and owner of Texture restaurant in London. We catch up with Xavier to get his top tips on food and wine matching.
Dec 19, 2008
Josep Baujan on Cava and Yeast
Josep Baujan is technical director of Freixenet, the world-leading Cava and sparkling wine producer. In the second part of our interview we talk to Josep about yeast selection in Cava.
Dec 12, 2008
Josep Baujan of Freixenet on Cava
Josep Baujan is technical director of Freixenet, the world-leading Cava and sparkling wine producer. We talk to Josep about the history of Cava and the different styles.
Dec 05, 2008
Anna Lopez Lidon of Gramona on Cava
Anna Lopez Lidon is the export manager at Gramona, a Cava producer in Penedes, Spain. We discuss how Cava is produced, the dosage and the debate over international vs local grape varieties.
Nov 28, 2008
David Paxton on McLaren Vale
David Paxton is owner of Paxton Vineyards in McLaren Vale and one of Australia's best known viticulturists. David gives us a brief insight into the region and the grape varieties grown there.
Nov 21, 2008
Chris Unger of Yalumba on the Environment
Chris Unger is a sales manager for Negociants UK, the Australian owned importer of Yalumba. We talk with Chris about how Yalumba manage the environmental aspects of wine production.
Nov 14, 2008
Jancis Robinson on wine writing
Jancis Robinson is a world-leading writer and author of books including The World Atlas of Wine and the Oxford Companion. In this second interview we focus on her writing and what it involves.
Nov 07, 2008
Karen Wilson of Kingsland on bulk wine importing
Kingsland Wines and Spirits is the largest independent UK bottler of wines and spirits. Karen Wilson and Fiona Loveland explain how the process works and discuss the companys green initiatives.
Oct 31, 2008
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