Vannessa Koko Djaba on Ghana and the African Wine Scene
We explore wine consumption in Africa with importer Vannessa Koko Djaba who is based in Ghana.

We explore wine consumption in Africa with importer Vannessa Koko Djaba who is based in Ghana.
Listen for tips and tricks on how to tackle the WSET L4 Diploma D3 theory exam on Wines of the World with Lauren Denyer, Level 4 tutor at the WSET School.
Lauren Denyer, Level 4 tutor at the WSET School, shares her tips on how to tackle the WSET L4 Diploma theory exams for units D1, D2, D3 and D4/D5.
This episode focuses on how to taste and assess fortified wines for a WSET Level 4, Diploma tasting exam.
An inside look at how Liv-ex operates as a global marketplace for fine wine trading and systematically identifies each wine traded using LWIN codes.
A change of pace this week as we get up to speed with Ferrari Winery and their sponsorship of Formula 1 motorsport.
Part 2 of our deep dive into the science of wine aromas with Sietze Wijma. This episode explores secondary and tertiary aromas.
Geek out in this deep dive into the science of wine aromas with Sietze Wijma from The Art of Tasting, based in the Netherlands.
Find out about the WSET's SAT for Sparkling Wines in the Level 4 Diploma.
Excellent insight into the format of the WSET L4 D3 tasting exam which includes 12 still wines, presented in 4 flights.
WSET Diploma L4 students will find this a useful episode for understanding the differences in the SAT for Level 3 and Level 4 wine tasting.
An overview of the WSET L4 Award in Wines, the students who embark on this Diploma level wine course and what it covers.
In this second interview we explore Prosecco wine making techniques and Col Fondo Prosecco with Michele Longari, Italian Wine Ambassador.
In this first interview with Italian Wine Ambassador Michele Longari we explore the Prosecco sub-regions and how they link into the Prosecco DOCG quality pyramid.
In this episode we discuss the topic of equality and diversity in the wine trade.
In Part 2, we look in more detail at the wine making techniques for this style of wine.
Spotlight on high volume, inexpensive red wines, we explore the key factors for making this type of wine, such as location, viticulture and wine making.
Euan marks WSET Diploma homework essays for the WSET School. In this episode he gives us top tips for essay writing at L4 Diploma Level.
We find out about the Vineyard Magazine launched in 2018 and dedicated to UK grape growers and winemakers.
With rising interest rates making cash less valuable, is it time to consider physical assets such as wine?
Marcus Allen of wine investment firm Cult Wines sheds light on the world of fine wine asset management and how they build client portfolios.
In this second interview with Mike Best MW we discuss why is it that some styles of wine simply sell better than others.
The cellar door is not just about sales, its about offering the best possible customer experience. We interview Mike Best MW who chose the cellar door as the topic for his MW dissertation.
In this second interview we delve into the business model for Coravin and Greg gives us the best tips for using the system.
We hear from the inventor of Coravin, Greg Lambrecht, on the benefits of his wine preservation system and a new device for sparkling wines.
Director Mark Dickens updates us on Spiral Cellars and other formats for temperature and humidity controlled wine storage at home.
A deep dive with Alex Taylor into the technicalities of re-packaging wine from bottles into pouches and the challenges that faced the Online Wine Tasting Company.
Ed Dallimore is author of new wine book The Vineyards of Britain. Hear how Ed visited 150 producers in England and Wales to produce this comprehensive guide and tell their stories, accompanied by superb photography.
For the first time, the Italian Wine Ambassador certification course will be held in London at the Institute of Masters of Wine, led by Sarah Heller MW. Cynthia Chaplin has the details.
There are a growing number of producers making wines in Wales such as Robb Merchant of White Castle Vineyard. Robb's focus is on red wines and his Pinot Noir Precoce is winning awards. Find out more in this episode, recorded at the London Wine Fair 2022.