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The Wine Conversation


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    ▻ 20 years of Barons de Rothschild  Champagne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 44:39


    Twenty years ago, three branches of the Rothschild family decided to create a brand new Champagne House. Why did they do it, how did they do it? Listen in to hear Philippe Sereys de Rothschild talk to Sarah Kemp about the creation of Champagne Barons de Rothschild, the challenges they faced as outsiders from Bordeaux and what the difference is between running a First Growth Bordeaux and a Champagne House. Also joining Sarah is Guillaume Leté, the Cellar Master, who discusses the work in the vineyards and cellar, all in the pursuit of elegance, balance and quality.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Beaune with Jasper Morris MW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 10:51


    Listen in to hear Jasper Morris MW take a deep dive into the wines of Beaune in our latest 10-Minute Masterclass. In this episode, he explores the Premier Crus (there are no Grand Crus), discusses the taste of the reds and whites, reveals the Premier Crus to look out for. He describes Beaune as “the wine lovers' centre of the universe”, reveals his favourite restaurants and the best places to visit when you are there. Unmissable.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Omnibus XXXVII

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 58:06


    Listen in to Omnibus for this month's wine news and views and it is fast moving news this month as the roller-coaster tariffs cause chaos in the wine industry;John Stimpfig reports on their effect. The Bordeaux En Primeur campaign is under way and we look at the prices being offered, who is selling, and who isn't. Big company news from Constellation, Moet Hennessy, and Majestic plus the world's oldest surviving wine which was harvested at the time of Christ.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Mike Ratcliffe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 46:20


    Mike Ratcliffe, one of South Africa's most dynamic producers, talks to John Stimpfig for our series “Great Wine Lives” He discusses growing up at the family's Warwick Estate where his mother was known as “South Africa's First Lady of Wine” and how he co-founded Vilafonté with Zelma Long and Phil Freese when he was relatively young. “They took a chance on me” he tells John. Listen in to hear his remarkable story and his quest to make a great red blend, a South African Grand Cru, and why he thinks South Africa needs more premium producers.More information at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Bordeaux 2024 – The Verdict

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 6:46


    The verdict is in! Listen in to our final podcast on En Primeur Bordeaux 2024, where after three weeks of tasting Jane Anson delivers her views on the vintage. Discover how it compares to other vintages, and find out her all-important recommendations on whether to buy or not. Also, don't miss out on her 15% off offer to new subscribers (open until the end of May) where you can read her detailed tasting notes on over 750 wines. Special code EP152025.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Bordeaux 2024 Vintage Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 6:46


    “A challenging year” – total agreement from two of Bordeaux's most experienced directors, Frédéric Faye of Château Figeac and Alexander Van Beek of Château Giscours. Difficult flowering, rain in September, there was a lot to cope with. They talk to Sarah Kemp about how they approached the 2024 vintage, and why terroir and team work were the keys to success.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Bordeaux 2024 Wines – First Impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 6:46


    Listen in for Jane Anson and Sarah Kemp's first impressions of the Bordeaux 2024 vintage after tasting (Jane has already tasted 500 wines, and Sarah over 250). Both agree this is not a vintage to buy blind, and there is much to discuss, as it is a vintage where generalisations are out of the window. Though only 2/3rds of the way through the mammoth tasting, Jane picks out some good value successes and Sarah names a few of the vintage's stand-out wines. Jane's report will be released on the Thursday after Easter but for an early view, tune in now.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ The Bordeaux Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 6:46


    Justin Gibbs, co-founder of Liv-ex, talks to Sarah Kemp about the Bordeaux market and discusses the issues facing En Primeur, and why the pricing of the 2024 campaign is a crucial moment for the Bordelais. Listen in to hear his views and what he thinks needs to happen for Bordeaux En Primeur magic to return.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Who Buys Bordeaux En Primeur

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 6:46


    On the eve of the 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign, Sarah Kemp talks to David Thomas of Bordeaux Index, the man responsible for selling millions of pounds of Bordeaux En Primeur worldwide. He discusses who the Bordeaux buyer today is, how and why En Primeur sales have declined dramatically over the last fourteen years. Listen in to the man who really knows what Bordeaux lovers think, and what he believes the châteaux need to do to make the 2024 campaign a success.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ En Primeur Bordeaux 2024 – The Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 6:46


    In our first En Primeur Bordeaux 2024 podcast Jane Anson talks to Sarah Kemp about the weather conditions that forged the 2024 vintage in Bordeaux. It was a challenging vintage for the producers and Jane discusses which soils she expects will cope best, why it is important to look at the weather conditions and yields before tasting and reveals why she thinks there may be a nice surprise for consumers.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ The Canadian Wine Industry Post Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 32:32


    “Elbows up” in Canada as the Canadian wine industry reacts to the US tariffs. Sarah Kemp talks to Don Ziraldo, leading Canadian vintner who co-founded Inniskillin, and helped establish the Vintners Quality Alliance. He reports on how the tariffs have propelled the creation of VQA Canada, and how it should be in effect by summer. Listen in to the man who says , “We're not normally this aggressive as Canadians, but this has really riled us up.”Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Omnibus XXXVI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 61:05


    Listen in to our latest Omnibus for all the news and views from the wine world. Elin McCoy reports on Trump's tariffs, and the negative effect they are having on the industry, while John Stimpfig discusses the exciting new developments on combating smoke taint in grapes. Plus John and Sarah Kemp argue over the launch of Grange La Chapelle. John sees it as a welcome spotlight on Syrah/Shiraz while Sarah questions the environmental impact of flying grapes to Australia, and that's before she gets to the price! Join us for an hour of strong views and today's wine news.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Côte Chalonnaise with Jasper Morris MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 10:51


    Discover the Côte Chalonnaise with Jasper Morris MW in our latest 10-Minute Masterclass. Find out the differences between the villages of Bouzeron, Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny. Listen in to learn about this varied region, which still offers value, and find out who are Jasper's recommended producers to seek out.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

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    ▻ Pruning with Jane Anson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 11:33


    Some producers say that the quality of their wine is down to their pruning methods. Jane Anson looks at the art of pruning in our latest 10-Minute Masterclass. Listen in and discover the different types of pruning, when to prune, the rules and regulations and why it makes a difference to the wine in your glass. Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

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    ▻ Omnibus XXXV

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 64:33


    Listen in to Omnibus for all the latest wine news and views. This month John Stimpfig reports on the 2023 Burgundy vintage, Elin McCoy names her top three value Bordeaux 2022, we look at the state of the US wine industry, Trump update on tariffs, modern slavery in the Langhe vineyards. Plus exciting results from an experiment using dogs to detect vine diseases, and Elin's Sauternes and sushi revelation. This Omnibus is brought to you by our Founder Sponsor, Santa Rita Wine Estates.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Morey-St-Denis with Jasper Morris MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 10:51


    Listen in to another great 10-Minute Masterclass with Burgundy expert Jasper Morris MW, author of Inside Burgundy and the brilliant website www.insideburgundy.com. This month he looks at Morey-St-Denis in the Côte d'Or. Find out about its terroir, the producers to know and who he recommends keeping an eye out for. 10 minutes of invaluable Burgundy wisdom.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Romané Basset of the Gerard Basset Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 37:14


    Helping military veterans overcome PTSD, giving young disadvantaged people a chance to enter the wine world, scholarships for individuals caught up in geopolitical conflicts, just some of the causes The Gerard Basset Foundation financially supports. Romané Basset talks to Sarah Kemp about the work being done by the Foundation in memory of his father, the late great Gerard Basset, an amazing legacy for an amazing man.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Sicily with David Gleave MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 11:33


    Italian guru David Gleave MW takes a look at Sicily in our latest 10-Minute Masterclass. He takes us through its varied landscape and five different wine regions, guides us through its different grape varieties and advises which producers to look out for. A great deep dive into one of Italy's most exciting regions.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Omnibus XXXIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 58:06


    Listen in to our special festive edition of Omnibus. John Stimpfig and Sarah Kemp both name their top five wines of the year and Elin McCoy names her top champagnes. Brian St Pierre lists The Wine Conversation's books of the year, and reveals it is a vintage year for great wine books. We look back at some of our most memorable podcasts and our greatest trips. Sarah has banned bad news, so there is no Weather Watch or Farewell to, just lots of great wine moments to enjoy. Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Marc Hochar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 46:20


    As war in the Lebanon yet again fills our news channels Sarah Kemp talks to Marc Hochar of Chateau Musar for our series “Great Wine Lives”. Listen in to hear his earliest memories of Chateau Musar, the conversations he had with his father Serge and Musar's philosophy of non-intervention. Discover what it is like to farm in the Beka'a Valley, and the responsibility he feels every time he sends workers out.More information at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Omnibus XXXIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 61:03


    Listen in to Omnibus 33 to hear all the latest news and views from the world of wine. This month we start by looking at three great wine-friendly restaurants definitely worth a visit. Astonishing news comes in the report of the theft of an entire vineyard crop in the Jura just before harvest (spoiler alert- it happened in the Jura last year too). Over in the US Elin McCoy discusses what Donald Trump could mean for the wine world and reports on major news from Virginia. It has been a busy month at The Wine Conversation with everyone on planes and trains. John heads to Italy for the Old Vine Conference, Sarah flies to Dublin to celebrate Terroir's 30th anniversary and Elin is in Italy for a 2-day extravaganza celebrating cashmere king Bruno Cucinelli's new wines. All this plus Chinese wine influencer Lady Penguin's latest news, Weather Watch, People News and much more.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ The Asian Wine Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 32:32


    Which country in Asia is going to be the next hot spot for fine wine? Listen in to hear Timothy Goh of Vinum Fine Wines talk to Sarah Kemp about the dynamic fine wine market in South-East Asia. Discover his tip for the region he believes has the best future and find out which South-East Asian country has as many women collectors as men – plus his view on the future of Hong Kong and Singapore as key wine hubs.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Chablis Premiers Crus with Jasper Morris MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 10:51


    Listen in to another brilliant 10-Minute Masterclass from Jasper Morris MW. In this episode, he looks at Chablis premiers crus and discusses its history, the different styles depending on which bank of the river you are on. Find out who he recommends, where to find value and the best up-and-coming producers.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Philippe Guigal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 43:02


    Philippe Guigal is the third generation of the illustrious Guigal wine family from the Rhône. He talks to Sarah Kemp for our series “Great Wine Lives” about growing up in Ampuis with his grandfather Etienne who started the company in 1946 and his father Marcel who took over at 17 years old when his father became blind. Philippe discusses the “La Las”, of which there is about to be a fourth, why he believes in the future of the Rhône despite climate change and his excitement about Château de Nalys in Châteauneuf-du-Pape which the family bought in 2017. He tastes every lunchtime with his father and he is delighted that his twin sons both are interested in wine, one wants to be an oenologist, the other wants to run a company. A fascinating interview with one of France's most dynamic producers, whose family is at the heart of everything.More information at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Omnibus XXXII

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 64:33


    John Stimpfig reports on how vintners are coping in the Bekaa Valley, Elin McCoy discusses the sale of Duckhorn Portfolio for 1.95 billion dollars, plus Weather Watch and North Hemisphere Harvest reports. We also report on the launch of Taittinger's English Sparkling wine, Berry Brothers entering the auction world and the chance for all of us to buy a little bit of Burgundian history when the BIVB road signs go up for auction this November. This Omnibus is brought to you by our Founder Sponsor, Santa Rita Wine Estates.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Montalcino with David Gleave MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 11:01


    Join us for a 10-Minute Masterclass on Montalcino, home to the famous Brunello di Montalcino. Italian expert David Gleave MW guides us through the region's diverse terroir and explains the different wine styles from north to south, where picking can differ by up-to 10 days. He recommends the top producers as well as his hot tips for producers to watch out for and where to find value. Unmissable listening for any wine lover.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Lenz Moser

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 59:30


    In our latest “Great Wine Lives” series Elin McCoy talks to Lenz Moser about how his curiosity took him from his family estate in Austria to China, California, Hungary and back to Austria to launch a new company based on Gruner Veltliner. Listen in to hear his views on Chinese wine and why he thinks the wine industry is losing consumers. More information at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Grape Varieties in Chile

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 32:32


    Take a deep dive into Chile with our Founding Sponsor Santa Rita Estate's viticulture manager, Gerardo Leal. Find out which regions he thinks suit which grape variety best, discover Santa Rita's Estate' new project in the south of Chile and why Maipo is still the most important region for Cabernet Sauvignon.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Volnay with Jasper Morris MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 10:51


    Discover what makes Volnay so special with Jasper Morris MW in our latest 10-Minute Masterclass. Discover its history, its terroir, the vineyards to know, and Jasper's tip for producers who are excellent value and still under the radar. Plus probably our best obscure fact to date. A must-listen for any Burgundy lover.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ How to Build a Wine Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 29:25


    How do you build a new wine empire? Michael Saunders, the man who co-founded Bibendum and spent 40-years building it into one of Britain's most dynamic companies, talks to Sarah Kemp about Coterie Holdings, which he joined in January this year as its CEO. Coterie own Lay and Wheeler, Hallgarten and Novum Wines, Coterie Vaults, Europe's largest bespoke wine warehouse, and Jera, a specialist lending platform which offers short-term loans secured against wine collections. What's next for Coterie and what does it take to succeed in building a fine wine business? Listen in to find out.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Omnibus XXXI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 72:28


    Listen in to Omnibus for all the latest wine news and views. This month we cover the fake wine scandal in Taiwan, the latest harvest reports, wine bankruptcies and latest winery sales, the launch of a non-profit foundation for promoting the enjoyment of aged wines, plus Elin heads to the Hamptons with “Sex and City” author Candace Bushnell to taste the latest Dom Pérignon.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Sangiovese with David Gleave MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 11:13


    Davie Gleave MW takes a deep-dive into Italy's most planted grape, Sangiovese. Discover where it grows best, where the grape originated from (spoiler alert, not Tuscany}, whether it can age, and why David believes it has a bright future.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Lorenzo Pasquini about Château d'Yquem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 37:51


    What is it like to run one of the world's most prestigious wine estates? Listen in to hear Lorenzo Pasquini talk to Elin McCoy about his life as Estate Manager at Château d'Yquem. Lorenzo was born in Italy and dreamed of being a professional fencer, but wine beckoned after watching his father plant an estate. Lorenzo talks about his mentor Denis Dubourdieu, becoming the winemaker at Cheval des Andes at 26 years old, and how he could not turn down the ultimate golden wine job.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Gevrey-Chambertin with Jasper Morris MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 10:53


    Join world-expert Jasper Morris MW, author of the award-winning Inside Burgundy and the brilliant website www.insideburgundy.com, for his latest 10-minute Burgundy masterclass. This month he is looking at the wines of Gevrey-Chambertin, famed for its nine grands crus. Discover its history, its terroir, the producers to look out for, and its one obscure fact. A deep dive into the famous appellation from the leading Burgundy expert.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Rajeev Samant of Sula Vineyards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 59:38


    In our latest series of “Great Wine Lives” John Stimpfig talks to Rajeev Sament of Sula Vineyards, the man who is the founder of India's wine industry. Listen to his amazing story of how he discovered wine as an undergraduate in California, and on returning home to India for a family wedding persuaded his father not to sell a plot of land, as it reminded him of California. From roses and tomatoes to deciding to plant vitis vinifera, today Sula Vineyards is India's premier and largest wine producer, selling over a million cases, 98% of which are domestically sold. From battles with bureaucrats, setbacks with Covid, Financial Crisis and terrorism hitting tourism, Rajeev has overcome all obstacles and introduced a nation to the joys of wine, a novelty as 99% of Indians have never tasted wine. Don't miss a remarkable and uplifting story of the birth of a new wine region.More information at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Chianti Classico with David Gleave MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 11:13


    Join us for a brand new series of 10-Minute Masterclasses. We are thrilled that David Gleave MW, renowned Italian expert, will be sharing his extraordinary knowledge and insights on Italian wine. First we head to Tuscany for a deep dive into Chianti Classico. Discover its history, terroir, its best producers and David's tips on which young producers to look out for. Bellissimo!Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ The Mâconnais with Jasper Morris MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 10:53


    Join world-expert Jasper Morris MW, author of the award-winning Inside Burgundy and the brilliant website www.insideburgundy.com, for his latest 10-minute Burgundy masterclass. This month he is looking at the wines of the Mâconnais. Find out about its terroir, the different styles produced in the Mâconnais, the producers to look out for, and his great insider tip.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Omnibus XXX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 61:03


    Listen in to this month's Omnibus for all the latest wine news and views from around the world. Who were the winners and losers in the Bordeaux 2023 campaign? Which major US vineyard has been sold and to whom? Which wine regions have suffered from floods, hail and drought and what does that mean for this year's harvest? Plus Elin McCoy travels to Bordeaux and discusses the new projects including the planting of a vineyard of the future. Plus John Stimpfig on weather watch and much, much more.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Andrew Caillard MW about The Australian Ark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 37:51


    The Australian Ark is one of the most important wine books to have been published not just this year, but any year. Jane Anson talks to its author Andrew Caillard MW, who spent 18 years researching it. Listen in to hear about his incredible life and how he came to write this magnum opus. Unmissable.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Sacha Lichine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 43:02


    Sacha Lichine, the “godfather of rosé” talks to Jane Anson for our series “Great Wine Lives”. Son of Alexis Lichine, one of the most prominent 20th century wine figures, Sacha grew up at Château Prieuré-Lichine in Bordeaux, and drove tractors before he could drive. He talks about how he came to move to Provence, working with Patrick Leon, the previous Technical Director of Château Mouton Rothschild, and setting out to make a serious rosé. Today Whispering Angel is a phenomenal success, loved by celebrities, including Adele, who famously said it was the first thing she wanted to buy along with tomato ketchup after lockdown. Listen in to hear his fascinating story.More information at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Sebastián Labbé – The 2024 Chilean Vintage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 21:19


    Sebastián Labbé, Chief Winemaker for Santa Rita premium wines, talks about the 2024 harvest in Chile. Find out which regions he believed were outstanding, and why he is a fan of Carménère, which he is picking earlier and fine-tuning for more freshness. 21 minutes to get up-to-speed with 2024 Chile, courtesy of our Founder Sponsor, Santa Rita Estates.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Understanding the Burgundy Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 10:59


    Join us for a 10-minute masterclass on understanding the Burgundy trade with leading Burgundy authority Jasper Morris MW, author of the award-winning book “Inside Burgundy”. Discover how the system works, the role of domaines, negociants and co-operatives, and importantly where Jasper believes you can still find value.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Wine Maps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 21:48


    The German Air Force's 1943 map of the Medoc was used to create the base material for the Bordeaux Wine Atlas map. One of the fascinating facts in a special podcast on how wine maps are created with wine map guru Chris Foulkes. Chris has arguably more experience in creating wine maps than anyone. He oversaw the 3rd edition of the World Atlas of Wine, published the Bordeaux Atlas and recently Inside Burgundy by Jasper Morris MW and Inside Bordeaux by Jane Anson. Listen in to hear his stories about the challenges he faced in creating the maps, how before Google Earth he employed a young man with a bicycle to travel around the Medoc to check estate boundaries, the deliberate errors inserted to avoid copyright theft, and much more. His latest venture is publishing a special edition print of Jane Anson's map which for the first time shows the terroir and the position of the chateau, recently launched on her site www.janeanson.com. You will never look at a wine map in the same way again!Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Bordeaux 2023 – Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 18:19


    As Jane Anson finishes her report on the 2023 Bordeaux vintage she talks to Sarah Kemp about her impressions after tasting over 800 wines. She advises which appellations did well, how it compares to previous vintages, and names the châteaux she believes will offer value for money. Find out which wine she would buy, money no object, and why. Sarah was delighted. Jane's report is released on May 2nd and she is offering a 10% discount during En Primeur. Listen in to get up-to-speed with a vintage Bordeaux lovers will love.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Omnibus XXIX

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 74:15


    News and views aplenty in this month's Omnibus, good, bad and damn frightening. Elin McCoy finds there is great wine, food and art at Château La Coste in Provence (currently showing 85 of Damien Hirst's works), reviews the new releases from Champagne Bollinger, and discusses the new Mouton Cadet range designed for Gen Z with Philippe Sereys de Rothschild. Over in Macau Jane Anson judges the new Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards and reveals the winner. It's April so inevitably John Stimpfig and Sarah Kemp are talking about the Bordeaux En Primeur campaign, with the perennial question, what price will the châteaux release at. The good news is that the tariffs have been lifted on Australian wine into China and the Old Vine Conference has announced their Hero awards. The frightening news is that a report has come out predicting 29% of vineyards will not be able to produce premium wine by the end of the century. Great news for charity though, John Stimpfig is back on his bike to raise money for the Hospitality Industry, a 200km bike ride across Burgundy, but before then there is a Gala Dinner in London. Listen in to hear all about it. This Omnibus is brought to you by our Founder Sponsor, Santa Rita Wine Estates.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Bordeaux 2023 – Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 18:19


    The first report on the 2023 Bordeaux vintage from Jane Anson and Sarah Kemp. Sarah joined Jane for her second week of tasting, and found much to love “I felt a lot of these wines, not all, were what made me fall in love with Bordeaux. It's the vintage I will buy my son to remind him why I loved Bordeaux and was away so often”. They discuss the factors which shaped the wines, with mildew and the question of whether to strip the leaves and risk burning the grapes a major decision. Yields, economic conditions, appellation success – a full discussion after a week of long days travelling round Bordeaux putting together the jigsaw puzzle of understanding the latest vintage. Jane will produce her full report for subscribers on May 2nd. For listeners who are not subscribers, there is a Flash sale, to be taken up by April 25! Please use the following discount code on a yearly subscription to start your 7-day free trial, at www.janeanson.com/subscribe: TRYJAIB24 Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ St-Aubin with Jasper Morris MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 10:30


    Jasper Morris MW, today's leading Burgundy expert and author of the award-winning book “Inside Burgundy”, conducts a 10-Minute Masterclass on St-Aubin, the fourth great white Burgundy village. Jasper discusses its terroir, the best vintages to look out for, its renowned names and the one producer that is up and coming. For wine lovers, there is the added bonus that it still offers value for money. Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Bordeaux 2023 – A Preview With Jane Anson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 6:46


    7 minutes on the weather conditions that have formed the 2023 vintage from Bordeaux expert Jane Anson. As the En Primeur tastings get into full swing Jane looks at the difference in yields, the problem mildew caused for some producers “Just 5 % of mildew in a tank can make the difference to the taste”. Listen in to the first of our En Primeur podcasts and get up-to-date with Bordeaux's 2023 vintage.Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Sauternes with Jane Anson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 11:22


    Drunk by hedonists, made by masochists, Sauternes is one of the world's greatest fine wines. Join Jane Anson and Sarah Kemp for a 10-minute masterclass as they discuss this renowned appellation. Find out the difference between Sauternes and Barsac, why it is in decline after being one of the most-sought after wines in the world. Discover the new dry styles being produced, the new upcoming producers and why there is a new demand for Sauternes barrels from spirit producers.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Omnibus XXVIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 65:22


    Listen in to Omnibus XXVIII for all the latest wine news and views. John Stimpfig looks at a mysterious sabotage at the Pepa 21 winery in Ribera del Duero, and recounts that winery sabotage is not unknown. The latest court case in Bordeaux is causing shock waves, Ginestet and Cordier have been ordered to pay a Medoc grower under the relatively new Egalim Law for offering abusively low prices, as a result there is complete paralysis on the Bordeaux bulk market. Weather watch makes grim listening with hail in Argentina, wild fires in Chile and a deep frost in British Columbia, which has wiped out the harvest. Happier news from Elin who reports on the DRC 2021 tasting in New York, and discusses the new Millesima wine store, a destination for wine lovers. More good news for wine lovers as the Premiere Napa Valley auction lots, which were bought by the trade, are now listed on their site, allowing collectors to track down rare parcels. George and Amal Clooney are about to release their first wines, watch this space….Find out more at wine-conversation.com

    ▻ Nuits-St-Georges with Jasper Morris MW

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 10:58


    Listen in to our brand new series of 10-Minute Masterclasses on Burgundy with Jasper Morris MW, the world-leading Burgundy authority and author of the award-winning book Inside Burgundy. First in the series is a look at Nuits-St-Georges. Find out about its terroir, where to find value for money and much more. Jasper, whose subscription website www.insideburgundy.com is essential reading for any serious Burgundy lover, believes the appellation deserves more attention, tune in and discover why. 10-minutes of brilliant and entertaining wisdom.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

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