Bibendum Radio

What actually is ‘Grower Champagne’? How can you give customers the confidence to buy a bottle of something they’ve never heard of? Can you really drink Champagne with anything? Tune in to hear from our panel of experts, as they delve into the delicious world of grower Champagne.

Today we speak to Françoise Frissant Le Calvez, from Minervois producer Chateau Coupe-Roses, about their family run business and organic approach to grape growing.

In this podcast we chat to Antoine Kreydenweiss, winemaker at Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss, about the patchwork of terroir he has to work with and his stripped back philosophy of winemaking.

While visiting from South Africa, renowned winemaker Rianie Strydom sat down with us to shed light on the Stellenbosch wine scene, her personal projects and the future of Strydom Vineyards.

This week we chatted to Rhône producer Louis Barruol from Saint Cosme about his thoughts on wine making practices, his winery's heritage and the direction of the wine industry's future.

Today we caught up with Ale Tessari of Suavia in Veneto during her trip to the UK.

Welcome to Bibendum Radio! In this new series of podcast debates, we invite industry experts to discuss a variety of hot topics. In episode three we gathered wine geeks from across the trade to talk about German wine, from the history of German Riesling and why cheap, sweet wines briefly dominated, to changing consumer perceptions, to what constitutes a 'classic' German Pinot. The experts: Johannes Kopp, winemaker at Weingut Kopp, Baden Jan Konetzki, director of wine at Ten Trinity Square David Motion, owner of The Winery wine shop, London Billy Wagner, owner, host and sommelier at Nobelhart & Schmutzig in Berlin Wieteke Tepema, Sommelier at Trinity Restaurant, London Christina Schneider, Bibendum ambassador The wines: Spatburgunder RoterPorphyr Baden, Weingut Kopp #wine

In this episode we grilled Darren Rathbone about the Rathbone Wine Group - Yering Station, Xanadu Wines and Mount Langi Ghiran - what it means to be a cool-climate winemaker in Australia, the challenges of running such a big operation, and the evolving styles of Australian wine.

In this podcast we chat to David, winemaker at Bodegas Bhilar in Rioja Alavesa, about his boutique family winery, the challenges of biodynamic farming, and changing perceptions of Rioja.

Welcome to Bibendum Radio! In this new series of podcast debates, we invite industry experts to discuss a variety of hot topics. In episode three we gathered wine geeks from across the trade to talk about the increased quality and changing styles of South African Sauvignon Blanc, where these wines sit on the world stage, and the current challenges faced in South Africa. The experts: Etienne Pansegrauw, owner of Hammer & Tongs in Farringdon Johann Fourie, Benguela Cove head winemaker Rollo Gabb, Journey’s End managing director Elona Hesseling, Bibendum brand marketing Gergely Barsi Szabo, Bibendum Fine Wine sales Tom Davey, Bibendum business development The wines: Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Journey's End The Weather Station Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Springfield Estate Life From Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Benguela Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017

In this podcast we chat to Tristram of English wine producer Coates & Seely, about the exciting category of English wine, the challenges of growing grapes in the UK, and what the future holds for English fizz... Wine tasted: Coates & Seely Brut NV

Welcome to Bibendum Radio! In this new series of podcast debates, we invite industry experts to discuss a variety of hot topics. In episode two we gathered wine geeks from across the trade to talk about perceptions of biodynamic wine, the troubles with definition and certification, who is wanting these wines, and whether it's really worth the extra spend for consumers. The experts: Sarah Mansourian, Bibendum supplier manager Gergely Barsi Szabo, Bibendum Fine Wine sales Christina Schneider, Bibendum ambassador Alois Clemens Lageder, Alois Lageder winemaker Charlotte Wilde, opening a new wine bar this spring Gus Pollard, The 10 Cases The wines: Lageder Forra Manzoni Bianco 2015 Kreydenweiss Krit Gewurz 2016

Welcome to Bibendum Radio! In this new series of podcast debates, we invite industry experts to discuss a variety of hot topics. In this first episode we gathered English wine geeks to talk about how the wine industry is developing in the UK, regionality and wine laws, the place of sparkling versus still in the On Trade, and what the future holds for this exciting category. The experts: Tom Surgey, Ridgeview Sales & Business Development Director Joseph Arthur, London Business Development Executive and Fine Wine Sales Jamie Avenell, Bibendum Buyer Gergely Barsi Szabo, Bibendum Business Development Executive and Fine Wine Sales Tamas Toth, Bibendum Business Development Manager

Today we caught up with Martin Morales, award-winning Peruvian chef best known as the founder of London restaurants Ceviche and Andina, about the influences behind his Peruvian-inspired restaurants, current food and drink trends, and the best things about being a chef.

Today we talk to Alois Clemens Lageder from Alois Lageder about biodynamic practices and philosophy, and the unique terroir of Italy's Alto Adige.

Today we talk to Stephane and Jerome of Chateau D'Arche in Bordeaux, about terroir, developments in Bordeaux, and what makes Sauternes so special.

Today we talk to Anthony Truchard from Truchard Vineyards about what makes California's Los Carneros region so unique.

Today we talk to Yering Station winemaker Willy Lunn about his passion for cool climate grape growing and winemaking.

Today we talk to Laura Catena from Catena Zapata about planting Malbec at increasingly high altitude and the global reputation of Argentinian wine.

Today we talk to Dieter Hübler from Laurenz V wine estate in Austria’s Kamptal region about their focus on Gruner Veltliner and unique terroir.

Today we talk to Matt Swinney from Swinney Vineyards about Frankland River’s unique terroir and his pioneering approach to grape growing.

Today we talk to Jess Robertson from Mount Langi Ghiran in Western Victoria about cool-climate Syrah.

Today we talk to Christian Wylie from Bodegas Garzon about making cool-climate wines in Uruguay.

Today we talk to Brett Jackson, Chief Winemaker at chile’s Valdivieso about the huge range of terroir at his disposal and his passion for preserving Chile’s winemaking heritage

Today we talk to Joao Ribeiro from Quinta do Vallado in Portugal's Douro region about developing high quality dry wines while nurturing a long-standing reputation for outstanding port.

Today we talk to Glenn Goodal from Xanadu in Australia’s Margaret River about the winery’s idyllic surroundings and top-class terroir

Today we talk to Carolyn Martin, co-founder of Creation Wines in South Africa’s Hemel-en-Aarde about sustainable viticulture and the joy of food and wine matching.

Today we talk to Matt Stafford, Chief Winemaker at New Zealand’s Craggy Range about his passion for New Zealand terroir and multi-regional approach to winemaking.

Today we talk to Pieter 'Bubbles' Ferreira from South Africa's Graham Beck winery about Methode Cap Classique and his ongoing quest for the perfect bubble.

We talk to Lenz Moser from Chateau Changyu-Moser XV in China's Ningxia province about this exciting region and its developing sense of terroir.

Today we talk to Bailey Pryor from the Real McCoy Rum who tells us the fascinating story of the original ‘Real McCoy’ and how he re-developed the authentic recipe.

Today we talk to Felipe Tosso from Chile’s Ventisquero winery about winemaking, sustainability and the growing trend for Premium Chilean wine.

Today we talk to Tim Bell from Dry Creek winery in Sonoma County, California about vineyard and site selection, and growing Chenin Blanc in this part of the world.

Today we talk to Joe Shebl, director of winemaking at Renwood Winery in Amador County California. Few know Zinfandel as well as Renwood and we find out more about Joe’s fresh approach to making one of California’s iconic wines.

In this episode we welcome Norm Hardie from Norman Hardie winery in Ontario, Canada. With vineyards in Prince Edward County and Niagara – and producing our new favourite Chardonnay and Pinot Noir – we find out more about the challenges and rewards of ultra-cool climate winemaking.

With the Rio Olympics around the corner, we catch up with Julio Cesar Kunz from Miolo Winery in Brazil, to discuss the development of the Brazilian wine trade and its growing significance in the UK market.

When it comes to biodynamics, few are more passionate than husband and wife team, James and Annie Millton from Millton Vineyards and Winery in Gisbourne New Zealand. Today we talk about their dedication to the environment and how this contributes to the unique quality of their wines.

In this series we talk to Bibendum account managers about our ‘by the glass’ project, which highlights seasonal wines to add interest to your ‘by the glass’ offer. Today we talk to National Account Manager for Hotels Leo Harrison about unusual white varieties and why these will spice up your list.

In this series we talk to Bibendum account managers about our ‘by the glass’ project, which highlights seasonal wines to add interest to your ‘by the glass’ offer. Today we talk to London Account Manager Mauro Segatta about New World Chardonnay and how this category offers a wide variety of options for pouring by the glass.

In this series we talk to Bibendum account managers about our ‘by the glass’ project, which highlights seasonal wines to add interest to your ‘by the glass’ offer. Today we talk to London Business Development Manager Josh Butler about sparkling rosés and why these wines are great for serving by the glass, especially during the summer months.

Today we welcome JD Pretorius, winemaker at Steenberg in Constantia, South Africa. JD talks about Steenberg’s unique terroir, the art of winemaking and the challenges – and rewards – of producing a top South African Merlot. As one of only a handful of Nebbiolo producers in South Africa, we find out what makes this grape so special.

Today we talk to David Trafford of De Trafford winery in Stellenbosch South Africa, about his journey from architect to winemaker.

Consumers are increasingly interested in premium products with provenance. To celebrate our smaller, premium and artisanal producers, we launched The Artisan Project by Bibendum. In this episode, Bibendum director Willie Lebus talks about the growing trend for drinking less but better.