Spotlight on How to Choose a WSET Course Provider
Thinking of embarking on a WSET wine course? Chris poses 10 questions to help students decide how and where to study for a WSET qualification.
Nov 10, 2023
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
Vegetarian Food and Wine Matching with Sally Evans and Wendy Narby
Pick up tips for matching wine with plant-based and vegetarian foods from Sally Evans and Wendy Narby who have created the website www.wineand2veg.com
Nov 03, 2023
PET bottles with Craig Pope and Jack Denley of Petainer
In this last interview we dig deep into PET wine bottles and the environmental benefits over glass with Craig and Jack from Petainer.
Oct 27, 2023
Re-Use and DRS with Craig Pope and Jack Denley of Petainer
We explore the re-use of plastic packaging and deposit return schemes and look at German and Nordic markets.
Oct 13, 2023
Plastic Wine Kegs with Craig Pope and Jack Denley of Petainer
We're exploring carbon friendly, alternative plastic packaging formats for wine in the form of kegs and bottles with PET specialist Petainer.
Oct 06, 2023
Canning Wine with Simon Rollings of the Canned Wine Co
Explore the technical issues associated with putting wine in cans with Simon Rollings, CEO of the Canned Wine Co.
Sep 29, 2023
Canned Wine Co with Simon Rollings
Listen to the CEO of Canned Wine Co on how they launched their canned wine range by offering unusual grape varieties with premium quality positioning.
Sep 22, 2023
Alcohol Free Wine with Dan Harwood from Eisberg
Discover the process of de-alcoholisation used by Eisberg to produce no and low alcohol alternatives to wine.
Sep 15, 2023
Fermented Tea and Kombucha with David Begg Part 2
In part 2 with David Begg at The Real Drinks Co we focus in on the sourcing of tea and how fermentation changes the flavour profile. We also talk about the origins of kombucha, another popular fermented soft drink.
Sep 08, 2023
The Real Drinks Co Fermented Teas with David Begg
David Begg at The Real Drinks Co makes naturally fermented sparkling teas, but how are they made, how do they taste and what are the similarities with wine and kombucha?
Sep 02, 2023
Recap: How To Make Low Alcohol Wine with Prof Monika Christmann
In this second interview with Prof Monika Christmann we discuss the methods for removing alcohol from wine.
Aug 25, 2023
Recap: Phil Laffer of Jacobs Creek on managing alcohol in winemaking
Phil Laffer, winemaker at Jacobs Creek, talks about how the company has set a goal to reduce the alcohol levels of their wines to below 14% abv.
Aug 18, 2023
Recap: Miguel Torres on low alcohol wines
In this second interview with Miguel Torres of Spain's Torres winemaking family we discuss the company's introduction of de-alcoholised wines.
Aug 11, 2023
Recap: Nicola Jenkins of WRAP on recycling - 2
We interview Nicola Jenkins from WRAP to find out about the recyclability of alternative materials to glass for our wine bottles.
Aug 04, 2023
Recap: Nicola Jenkins of WRAP on recycling - 1
WRAP helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change. We interview Helen Jenkins to find out how WRAP relates to the wine industry.
Jul 28, 2023
Recap: Recycling Wine Bottles with Paul McLavin of O-I
Owen-Illinois (O-I) is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in the world. We find out how recycled glass is used in the production of new glass with sales manager Paul McLavin.
Jul 21, 2023
Recap: Glass recycling with Gemma Scott of Richmond Council
Recap: Gemma Scott is the recycling manager for London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames council. We find out how glass is recycled in the borough.
Jul 14, 2023
The Effects of the Russian War on Ukraine Wines with Victoria Agromakova and Svitlana Tsybak
Find out how Ukraine wineries have been affected by the Russian invasion in this second interview with Victoria Agromakova and Svitlana Tsybak from the Wines of Ukraine trade body.
Jul 07, 2023
The Wines of Ukraine with Victoria Agromakova and Svitlana Tsybak
An overview of the wine regions in Ukraine and the grape varieties with Victoria Agromakova and Svitlana Tsybak of the Wines of Ukraine trade body.
Jun 30, 2023
Wine Grapes of Crete with Chrisa Giorgi
Chrisa Giorgi talks us through the indigenous grape varieties planted in Crete and where to travel on a wine holiday.
Jun 23, 2023
In the Wine Dark Sea A Documentary on Crete Wines with Chrisa Giorgi
Listen to Chrisa Giorgi talking about her film In the Wine Dark Sea on the wines of Crete.
Jun 16, 2023
Aglianico del Vulture Wine Making with Elena Fucci
First generation winemaker Elena Fucci talks about the winemaking process at her vineyard in the red wine region of Aglianico del Vulture in Basilicata, Southern Italy.
Jun 09, 2023
Aglianico del Vulture DOC with Elena Fucci
Listen to Italian winemaker Elena Fucci describe the red wine region of Aglianico del Vulture in Basilicata, Southern Italy where vineyards are planted on a dormant volcano.
Jun 04, 2023
Alberto Orengia on Wine Exports to China Part 2
We delve further into wine sales channels in China and how punitive tariffs have affected Australian wine imports.
May 26, 2023
Alberto Orengia on Exporting Wine to China
An insight into exporting Italian wine to China with Alberto Orengia who is based in Hong Kong and represents Frescobaldi.
May 19, 2023
Michelle Erland Career Path Profile
We follow Michelle Erland s career path, moving from the restaurant and hospitality trade into public relations for a top wine PR agency.
May 12, 2023
The Waitrose Wine Team with Jamie Matthewson
An insight into the Waitrose wine buying team with Jamie Matthewson on their roles and responsibilities as wine buyers.
May 05, 2023
Coronation Wines with Jamie Matthewson of Waitrose
A look back at the wines Waitrose were listing for the 1937 coronation of King George VI and the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and what wine to drink on the 2023 coronation of King Charles III.
Apr 28, 2023
NFTs and WineChain with Guillaume Jourdan
NFTs and blockchain technology are being used to sell fine wines, but how does it work? Find out in this interview with Guillaume Jourdan from WineChain.
Apr 22, 2023
Vannessa Koko Djaba on Wine Consumption in Ghana
Wine consumption is becoming more prevalent in Ghana and increasingly enjoyed with traditional Ghanaian dishes both at home and in restaurants.
Apr 14, 2023
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