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I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we'll be exploring the modern Uruguay Producer scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We close out the series today in the company of Francisco Carrau of Bodega Cerro Chapeu. Francisco is a legend of Uruguayan winemaking. Being the ninth generation of a family of viticulturist and winemakers. A dynasty that started in 1752 in Catalunya, Spain. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) High level overview of the family's origins (00:08:03) First critical successes of Uruguayan wine in the UK market (00:11:54) Development of their project in Uruguay and early challenges (00:19:10) The process of Tannat finding its home in Uruguay (00:25:11) Wines tasted: (00:26:00) 1752 Gran Tradición Petit Manseng-Viognier 2019 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/cerro-chapeu-1752-gran-tradicion-petit-manseng-viognier-2019-melilla-montevideo-uruguay/) (00:36:24) Castel Pujol, Folklore, Tinto, 2022 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/castel-pujol-folklore-tinto-2022-rivera-uruguay/) (00:44:40) Changes in sustainability (00:47:00) Travel and communication plans for 2023 and beyond   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/540 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

Ep 539: Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas, Uruguay Producer Series, 1/2   I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we'll be exploring the modern Uruguay scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Santiago Deicas of Bodega Familia Deicas (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:35) Santiago Deicas Origin Story (00:04:40) The roots of the family winery (00:08:35) Cognac's connections to Uruguay (00:11:10) Uruguay Climate (00:16:40) Climate's effects on the wine (00:19:54) Canelones and Maldonado vineyard and geology tour (00:24:00) Background to wines tasted: (00:27:05) Atlántico Sur Albariño 2022 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/fd-atlantico-sur-albarino-2022-(2).pdf) (00:33:40) Bizarra Extravaganza Dark Side Albariño 2021 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/bizarra-dark-side-albarino-2021.docx-(1).pdf) (00:40:10) Bizarra Movement and wine range (00:47:55) Travel and communication If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/539 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) Special Episode, commissioned by for your listening pleasure by Wines of Bourgogne. During this special episode recorded in June 2023 we'll be exploring the modern Bourgogne scene in the company of 2 producers from Bourgogne and Chablis, each holding key positions within the BIVB. Laurent Delaunay (co-President of the BIVB) and Anne Moreau (Co-President of the BIVB Communication Commission). We start the episode by looking at four key talking points for the region: Intergenerational Winemaking, Grower Diversity, Smaller Scale Winemaking and Broader Adaptations to climate change. We then transition into 1:1 discussions with first Laurent and then Anne. Taking a deep dive into their domaines through the lens of Interpreting Wine's Six Wine Stories. Looking at people, culture, geography, geology, viticulture and winemaking. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Bourgogne available anywhere in podcast format. Make sure you save this episode as I'm sure it will demand repeat listens to further your understanding of the Bourgogne region for months or even years to come. Enjoy!   Please help to amplify this episode by sharing the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/538  The episode kicks off with  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Talking Point 1: Intergenerational Winemaking Talking Point 2: Grower Diversity Talking Point 3: Smaller Scale Winemaking Talking Point 4: Ongoing Change (00:21:30) Maison Edouard Delaunay origin story The role of Bourgogne Hautes Côtes in combating climate change Cultural insight on the journey Speculation and Price Stability Future for Maison Edouard Delaunay Climate adaptations learned from Languedoc (01:12:30) Domaine Louis Moreau origin story Experience of relocating to the region Welcoming culture of Chablis Chablis Terroir Climate Adaptations The next generation If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/538 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

Special link: www.interpretingwine.com/d3help    I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode focusing on the WSET Diploma D3, D4 and D5 Theory Exams.  Today, Anne McHale MW covers the seven most commonly made exam mistakes based on her extensive analysis of the most recent examiners report.  Anne describes examples of mistakes taken from past papers, and gives tips on how to address each of these. As you may know, Anne runs a coaching programme to support students prepare for the D3, D4 and D5 theory exams called Diplomatherapy. I have partnered with Anne to offer four exclusive bonuses for Interpreting Wine listeners who sign up to Diplomatherapy in 2023. To learn more head to interpretingwine.com/d3help  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:14) Diploma Pass Rates from 2022 (00:04:30) Mistake #1: Not respecting the marking weightings give (00:7:24) Mistake #2: Candidate not including learnings from D1, D2 AND D3, D4, D5 (00:11:42) Mistake #3: Not structuring your answers logically (00:18:32) Mistake #4: Not including the right amount of detail in your answer (00:23:52) Mistake #5: Inadequate knowledge of lesser-known regions (00:27:55) Mistake #6: Not applying enough analysis in your answers (00:32:47) Mistake #7: Not answering the question properly (00:41:14) Diplomatherapy 2023 overview (00:45:00) Interpreting Wine Exclusive Bonuses   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/537 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the Cava series today in the company of Eva Plazas Torné of Vilarnau (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Eva Plazas Torné Origin Story Changes in the CAVA region over time Climate change Grape varieties in CAVA Rootstock Organic Viticulture Virtual tour of region Drought mitigation and winemaking Market perceptions of CAVA   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/536 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Cava Special Series.. Across these 2 episodes recorded in March and May 2023 we'll be exploring the modern Cava scene in the company of 2 producers. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Cava available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Mireia Pujol-Busquets of Alta Alella (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Mireia Pujol-Busquets Origin Story Alta Alella Winemaking Community Visual tour of property Geological influences Viticultural practices Planting locations If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/535 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the NZ Organic series today in the company of Rosie Finn of Neudorf Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:24) Rosie Finn Origin Story Neudorf people Reflections on harvest 2023 NZ and Nelson overview Climate deep dive Neudorf Organics philosophy and vineyard examples Communication and Marketing Winemaking philosophy Neudorf in the UK If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/534 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the NZ Organic Special Series. Across these two episodes recorded in May 2023 we'll be exploring the modern NZ Organic scene in the company of two producers. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of the region and philosophy available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Anna Flowerday of Te Whare Ra Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Anna Flowerday Origin Story Winegrowing Origins in McLaren Vale, Australia Marlborough's culture and meteoric rise 2023 marking 50 years since the first Marlborough plantings Virtual regional tour Deep dive into winemaking culture at Te Whare Ra after 20 vintages Wairau Valley geology and soil types Organic and biodynamic journey at Te Whare Ra NZ organic production and quality Te Whare Ra wines bringing up 20 export markets   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/533 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Adam Campbell of Elk Cove (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Adam Campbell Origin Story First generation Willamette Valley pioneers New and existing plantings at Elk Cove  Geology and AVA virtual tour Bonsai Viticulture International Perception of Oregon Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Enotourism If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/532 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Pam Walden of Willful Wine (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Pam Walden Origin Story Evolution of production facilities  Urban Winemaking  Portland Winemaker Community Grape Sourcing and Blending If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/531 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Doug Tunnell of Brick House Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Brick House Vineyards update Adapting to challenging 2020 vintage Virtual Learnings on-line Geology at Ribbon Ridge Plantings Deep Dive Brick House Yeast DNA Research 2022 Vintage Overview Growing Export markets 2023 Look ahead If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/530 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Brianne Day of Day Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Brianne Day Origin Story People and Winemaking Connection with Oregon sites Choosing grape varieties Export and Domestic markets Business flexibility and adaptations since 2020 Getting new people into wine Observations on current state of wine media  If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/529 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Scott Neal of Coeur De Terre Vineyard (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Scott Neal Origin Story CDT team virtual introductions Property Virtual Tour Van Duzer Corridor and Geology The Missoula floods and impact on Oregon UK Export Markets On-site experience If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/528 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 Special Series. Across these 6 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 we'll be exploring the modern Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 scene in the company of 6 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Guillaume Large of Resonance Wines. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:34) Guillaume Large Origin Story Burgundy Terroir Comparisons Willamette Valley Winemaking Community Vineyard virtual tour Wines of Burgundy and Willamette Valley compared Resonance Winemaking Deep Dive If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/527 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

The Wine Travel Awards Ceremony Registration: www.interpretingwine.com/wta23 I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you a special episode released in the run-up to London Wine Fair 2023. As returning Podcast media partner in 2023, this year London Wine Fair collaborated with Interpreting Wine to offer an exhibitor exclusive prize of an Interpreting Wine marketing package, which was won by The Wine Travel Awards. Today I welcome Oleksandra Hryhorieva, Project Lead at Wine Travel Awards. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:25) Oleksandra Hryhorieva Wine Origin Story Drinks + Pivoting into Wine Travel Awards Awards Lifecycle (Second Year) Overview of Categories and Logic Creating Community Around Awards Wine Travel Awards Judging Committee Looking ahead to London Wine Fair 2023 Other events in 2023 Big Goals Looking Forward If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/526 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the Uruguay 2023 series today with coverage of the Uruguay Wine in London tasting held on Fri 24 March 2023 at London's iconic 67 Pall Mall. The day kicked off with a tasting of Uruguay Wine led by Amanda Barnes, South America Expert and author of the South America Wine Guide. Followed by Masterclasses for an invited group of journalists.  Today, we first welcome Amanda to give her high-level reflections on Uruguay and the challenges of selecting wines for the trade tasting, before bringing you words from the winemakers themselves.  Next talking to the masterclass and its surprising mix of wines and styles. Closing with reflections from the invited journalists.  A fantastic resource if you weren't able to attend the tasting or if you simply want to learn more about the current state of Uruguay Wine from those in the know . Enjoy!   (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Amanda Barnes - Uruguay Snapshot, Grape Varieties Fabiana Bracco & Santiago Degasperi Daniel Pisano Eduardo Boido & Gerardo Michelini Sarah Jane Evans Andrew Catchpole Margaret Rand   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/525 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a very special Uruguay 2023 Series. specially commissioned by Uruguay Wine for your listening pleasure. Across these 2 episodes recorded in March 2023 we'll be exploring the modern Uruguay 2023 scene first in the company of 3 world renowned flying winemakers and in the second part offering coverage to the recent Uruguay Wine in London tasting held at 67 Pall Mall. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Uruguay 2023 available anywhere in podcast format. We kick things off today in the company of Flying Winemakers of Hans Vinding Diers, Duncan Killiner, Paul Hobbs.   (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Paul Hobbs on Geography and Geology Hans Vinding Diers on Climate and Climate Change Duncan Killiner on Culture and Modernisation Paul Hobbs on Winemaking in Uruguay Hans Vinding Diers on Winemaking in Uruguay Duncan Killiner on Winemaking in Uruguay   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/524 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Bruce Murray of Boundary Breaks (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Vineyard Plantings Overview Establishing Young Riesling Vines Picking Decisions and Winemaking Mitigating Disease Pressure Red Grape Growing Deep Dive Future Business Strategies Sustainability Programme Finger Lakes terroir and market connection The next Boundary Breaks plantings If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/523 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren of Hermann J Wiemer (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Thijs Verschuuren Origin Story Biodynamics at Wiemer overview Demeter Certification Process and Day-to-day Practicalities Certifications and Sustainability  Biodynamics at Wiemer Deep Dive Future Market Opportunities for New York Wines   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/522 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Matthew Doyle of Doyle Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:54) Matthew Doyle Origin Story Introducing the Doyle Vineyards Team Grape Customers Finger Lakes Virtual Tour Soil Diversity and Lake Site Grape Types: Natives, Hybrids and Vinifera Natives and Hybrids Deep Dive - Growing Inputs and Market Insights Vinifera Programme Sustainability Programme and Growing Practices If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/521 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Jason Hazlitt of Sawmill Creek Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Jason Hazlitt Origin Story Wine grower winemaker communication Core team virtual intro Grapegrowing community Hybrid vs vinifera sites and considerations Geography of growing sites and microclimates Grape varieties and Growing Best Practices Planting Decisions Market changes and rising costs Looking ahead for grapegrowing   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/520 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Grower 2023 Special Series. Across these 7 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we'll be exploring the modern New York Grower 2023 scene in the company of 6 producers. Including a Deep Dive into the New York Wine and Grape Foundations' Sustainable Vineyard Certification. Absolutely reflecting the most up-to-date realities of grapegrowing in the region. Given the level of interest in my listeners and the wider wine trade in quality grapes as the basis for quality wines, a series I'm particularly excited to share and a real landmark for the channel.  Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We continue the New York Grower series 2023 today in the company of Mike Colizzi of Kashong Glen Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Mike Colizzi Origin Story Acreage vs tonnage contacts  Kashong Klen Vineyards Team Finger Lakes Farming Community Outside Influences Geography of Growing Sites Rootstock Deep Dive Gamay Planting Example Sustainable Grape-growing  Cab Franc Clones Looking Ahead to Future Expansion Kashong Glen Vineyards name If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/519 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Grower 2023 Special Series. specially commissioned by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation for your listening pleasure. Across these 7 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we'll be exploring the modern New York grape growing scene in the company of 6 producers. Including a Deep Dive into the New York Wine and Grape Foundations' Sustainable Vineyard Certification. Absolutely reflecting the most up-to-date realities of grapegrowing in the region. Given the level of listener and wider wine trade interest in quality grapes as the basis for quality wines, a series I'm particularly excited to share and a real landmark for the channel.  Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Kelby Russell of Red Newt Cellars (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:48) Red Newt Intro Maximising the Ripening Potential of Riesling and Impact on Final Wine Red Newt Sourcing Policy Deep Dive Tonnage vs Acreage Contracts Microclimate of Growing Sites Comparison of Two Riesling Growing Sites Riesling Cellar Treatment and Blending If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/518 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Grower 2023 Special Series. specially commissioned by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation for your listening pleasure. Across these 7 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we'll be exploring the modern New York grape growing scene in the company of 6 producers. Including a Deep Dive into the New York Wine and Grape Foundations' Sustainable Vineyard Certification. Absolutely reflecting the most up-to-date realities of grapegrowing in the region. Given the level of listener and wider wine trade interest in quality grapes as the basis for quality wines, a series I'm particularly excited to share and a real landmark for the channel.  Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Sam Filler and Justin Jackson of New York Wine and Grape Foundation. Firstly, Executive Director Sam Filler sets the scene, outlining the long-standing sustainability credentials that New York grape growers can proudly lay claim to. Music to my ears, given its focus on the growers and ultimately making their the local industry more equitable for them and therefore a more sustainable industry. Sam also sharing a personal example of the often unseen impacts of chemical interventions within the vineyard on biodiversity. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:40) Sam Filler, Executive Director of Wine & Grape Foundation (00:14:46) Justin Jackson, Sustainability Program Manager Sustainable Vineyard Certification Introduction The Three Pillars of Sustainability: Environmentally Sound, Socially Equitable, Economically Viable The Importance of The Sustainable Vineyard Certification Trustmark Update on Current Certification Cycle Nine Objectives of Vinebalance Workbook Interconnected Sustainability Best Practice  Sustainable Wine Roundtable Membership Looking Ahead For First Certifications in 2023 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/517 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

Participate in Exhibitor-only Special Promotion at: www.interpretingwine.com/lwf23   I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode looking ahead to the London Wine Fair 2023 with Event Director, Hannah Tovey. Interpreting Wine is once again the Fair's Podcast Media Partner and today we'll be announcing a special promotion exclusively for all registered exhibitors. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) London Wine Fair 2023 Ticketing Changes Digital and In-person Integration Digital Platform Exhibitor Best Practice London Wine Fair 2023 Pillars Sustainability Education Trading Wine Fair Changes This Year The Value of Trade Fairs in 2023 In-Person Exhibitor Best Practice London Wine Fair and Interpreting Wine Media Partnership 2023 Special Exhibitor Only Promotion If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/516 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the California Winemaker series today in the company of Joan Kautz, Steve Millier of Ironstone Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Joan Kautz, Steve Millier Origin Story Genesis of Grape Growing in Lodi Lodi Geography and Murphys Orientation Grape Sourcing Policy Enotourism at Ironstone Sustainability and Availability of Water Winemaking Philosophies If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/515 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the California Winemaker series today in the company of Tyler Thomas of Star Lane Vineyard, Dierberg Vineyard (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Tyler Thomas Origin Story Tyler's Transition from Botany to Viticulture and Enology Dierberg Family and Vineyard intro Key Staff and Estate Philosophy Santa Barbara County History Pioneers Dierberg Family Culture Santa Barbara Geography and Vineyard Deep Dive Marketing Around Single Grape Variety Sustainable Farming Improving Quality into the Future If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/514 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the California Winemaker series today in the company of Will Costello MS of Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estate (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Will Costello MS Origin Story Discoveries in Santa Barbara Miller Family Winery Santa Barbara Geography and Point Conception Soil Diversity and Bien Nacido Winemaking and Grape Sales Export Markets and Prowein Diary If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/513 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the California Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we'll be exploring the modern California Winemaker scene in the company of 4 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of California Winemaker available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Mari Jones of Emeritus Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Mari Jones Origin Story Emeritus History New Projects and Changes Over The Last 4 Years Local Winemaking Community Vineyard Orientation Soil, Geology and Dry Farming Viticulture Exploration Experimentation in the Vineyard Climate Adaptation Certification Project If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/512 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the McLaren Vale Winemaker series today in the company of Corrina Wright of Oliver's Taranga Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Corrina Wright Origin Story Family History  Vineyard Team Corporate Winemaking Experience Deep Dive Taking The Time For The Things That Matter Cellar Door Experience and Modern Marketing McLaren Vale Overview Grape Growing and Selling Viticulture and Winemaking Philosophy Australia Wine Research Institute Harvest 2023 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/511 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

Ep 510: Luke Mallaby, Mitolo Wines, McLaren Vale Winemaker Series, 2/3 We continue the McLaren Vale Winemaker series today in the company of Luke Mallaby of Mitolo Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Luke Mallaby Origin Story Mitolo Deep Dive McLaren Vale Culture and Geography Grower Relationships with Lopresti Family Winemaking Decisions and Site Interpretation Sparkling Programme UK Export Market Activities If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/510 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the McLaren Vale Winemaker Special Series. Across these 3 episodes recorded in Feb 2023 we'll be exploring the modern McLaren Vale scene in the company of 3 producers: Battle of Bosworth Wines, Mitolo Wines and Oliver's Tarranga. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of McLaren Vale available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Joch Bosworth of Battle of Bosworth Wines  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Joch Bosworth Origin Story McLaren Vale Culture Deep Dive and Wider Community Regional Visual Tour and Geology Grape Growing Range of Wines and Winemaking Style Export Markets If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/509 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the South Africa Winemaker series today in the company of Angelo Van Dyk of Yo El Rey Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Angelo Van Dyk Origin Story Yo El Rey Wines since 2018 Brand and Philosophy Grape Geography Virtual Tour and Growers Introduction London Market Overview Future Exporter Contacts If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/508 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the South Africa Winemaker series today in the company of Richard Kershaw MW of Richard Kershaw Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Richard Kershaw MW Origin Story South Africa winemaking overview  Elgin Geography Geology Deep Dive Apples in Elgin and Influence on Grape Production Keershaw Sourcing Policy Winemaking Philosophy and Cellar Decisions If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/507 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the South Africa Winemaker series today in the company of Alex Starey of Keermont Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Alex Starey Origin Story Keermont History Collaborative Culture in South African Winemaking Harvest Interns and Adaptation Keermont Virtual Tour Geological Deep Dive Viticultural Philosophy and Local Examples (and Challenges) Winemaking Approach UK Market Exports If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/506 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the South Africa Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in Feb 2023 we'll be exploring the modern South Africa Winemaker scene in the company of 4 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of South Africa Winemaker available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Tinashe Nyamudoka of Kumusha Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Tinashe Nyamudoka Origin Story Wine Training in South Africa Test Kitchen Deep Dive Kumusha Wines and Opstal Wines Intro Slanghoek Valley Visual Viticulture and Winemaking Harvest 2023 Creating a Brand Exporting and Feedback From the UK Blind Ambition  If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/505 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the Margaret River Winemaker series today in the company Mark Warren of Happs (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Mark Warren origin Story Happs Story Regional culture Cellar Door Innovation Geological origins Vineyard sites in North and South Margaret River Future Development If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/504 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the Margaret River Winemaker series today in the company Ben Gould of Blind Corner (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Ben Gould origin Story Early Days at Blind Corner Natural Wine Producer Community Fruit Sourcing Property Virtual Tour Cellar Door Viticulture and Winemaking Export Market If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/503 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the Margaret River Winemaker series today in the company Glenn Goodall of Xanadu (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Glenn Goodall origin Story People at Xanadu Impacts From Temporary Vintage Staff Fruit Sourcing Deep Dive Margaret River Native Trees and Soil Viticulture in Margaret River Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Premiumisation of Australian Wine If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/502 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Margaret River Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in February 2023 we'll be exploring the modern Margaret River Winemaker scene in the company of 4 respected producers. Giving you the most up-to-date exploration of the region available in podcast format. Make sure you're subscribed to be alerted when new episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Julian Langworthy of Deep Woods Estate (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Julian Langworthy Origin Story Deep Woods Deep Dive Margaret River culture Property Virtual Tour Soil Types  Site and Varietal Dependent Viticulture 2023 Travel Plans If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/501 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the Sonoma County Winemaker series today in the company of James Hall of Patz & Hall Winery Episode intro James Hall origin Story The Golden Age of California Chardonnay Wine pricing Keys to long-term success Future growth and exploration of new sites Patz & Hall Tasting Room If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/500 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the Sonoma County Winemaker series today in the company of Justin Seidenfeld of Rodney Strong Vineyards​ Episode intro Justin Seidenfeld origin Story Rodney Strong deep dive Understanding their consumers Changes in packaging Geographical location in Sonoma County Sustainability deep dive Offsetting climate change  Winemaking Vintage variation Rodney Strong Co-ordinates If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/499 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the Sonoma County Winemaker series today in the company of Kim Stare Wallace of Dry Creek Vineyard Kim Stare Wallace Origin Story Sonoma County Wine Industry Pioneers and Regional Growth Visual tour of Dry Creek Valley Enotourism and Hospitality Attracting Younger Drinkers Sustainable Viticultural Practices Deep Dive Winemaking Philosophy Dry Creek Vineyard Co-ordinates If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/498 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Sonoma County Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in January 2023 we'll be exploring the modern Sonoma County Winemaker scene in the company of 4 respected producers. Giving you the most up-to-date exploration of the region available in podcast format. Make sure you're subscribed to be alerted when new episodes go live. We kick things off in the company of David Ramey of Ramey Wine Cellars (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:13) David Ramey origin Story (00:14:15) Terroir virtual tour (00:24:47) Viticulture (00:27:15) Woolsey Road vineyard planting (00:36:44) Changes in winemaking style in the last 30 years (00:39:15) Appeal to Interpreting Wine listeners If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/497 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the Leithaberg Series series in the company Robert Krammer of Weingut Esterhazy Episode intro Robert Krammer origin Story Philosophy at Esterhazy Virtual Tour of vineyard sites Climate change effects Main grape varieties Sap pruning Winemaking Outside travels If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/496 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the Leithaberg Series series in the company Georg Prieler of Weingut Prieler Episode intro Georg Prieler origin Story Prieler winery transition Responses from the markets Leithaberg virtual tour Geological influences Range of wines they sell Viticulture and relationship with vineyard (00:00:00) Austrian Tasting London 2023  If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/495 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Leithaberg Special series. Across these 3 episodes recorded in February 2023 we'll be exploring the modern Leithaberg scene in the company of 3 respected producers. Giving you the most up-to-date exploration of the region available in podcast format. So make sure you're subscribed to be alerted when new episodes go live. We kick things off in the company of Leo Sommer of Weingut Sommer Episode intro Leo Sommer origin Story Weingut Sommer History Region Introduction Sense of Place Viticultural Philosophy and Changes Over Time The Winery Range International Markets If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/494 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We close out the series today in the company Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson Wines 00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:20) Steve Matthiasson origin Story (00:08:30) People at Matthiasson (00:14:20) Vineyard philosophy and viticulture (00:21:22) Viticultural adaptations to climate change (00:30:05) Converting conventional vineyards to organic (00:35:30) Changing flavours of his wines during climate change (00:37:05) Winemaking at Matthiasson  (00:39:55) Response overseas  If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/493 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the series today in the company Ray Signorello  of Signorello Estate 00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Ray Signorello origin Story (00:07:15) People at the Estate (00:11:55) Estate Philosophy (00:15:27) Napa Valley culture (00:20:03) Signorello Estate virtual tour (00:26:03) Production facilities (00:29:00) Trim wine range deep dive (00:36:30) Labeling transparency (00:38:00) Premiere Napa auction (00:41:00) Chairing the event If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/492 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the series today in the company Nate Weis of Silver Oak Cellars ​ 00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) People at Silver Oak Cellars (00:02:34) Nate Weis origin Story (00:06:00) Napa Valley culture (00:08:30) Mentors (00:14:15) Collaboration and competition (00:19:10) Abstinence (00:21:50) Property virtual tour (00:26:40) California Geology (00:32:20) Viticulture (00:36:50) Premiere Napa 2023 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/491 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

We continue the series today in the company Jon Ruel of Trefethen Family Vineyards 00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) Jon Ruel origin Story (00:04:30) Regional history (00:11:30) Changes in the Valley (00:14:00) The rise of Trefethen (00:20:30) Regional community (00:22:05) Napa Valley virtual tour (00:26:10) Geology of the valley (00:32:50) Sustainability deep dive (00:42:20) Trefethen Wines in the world If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/490 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!