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I have never considered these two wines to be similar. However, they have many similarities. Both are full-body, fruit-forward red wines with medium to medium-high acidity and similar alcohol levels. Both have plum and blueberry fruit flavors. Subtle differences do exist between the two. Malbec has vanilla, sweet tobacco, and cocoa flavors. Syrah has milk chocolate, tobacco, and green peppercorn. Syrah can also have gamy notes. Tonight, we are comparing:2018 Zuccardi Q Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. I purchased this from Costco for $14.60. It has a deep purple color with bluish reflections. Intense aromas of red and black fruit, raisins, dried figs and blueberry jam. The aging in French oak brings notes of snuff and chocolate. Soft and silky with sweet and firm tannins. Long finish. Robert Parker 92 Decanter Magazine 92. 2021 K Vine Syrah from Washington. I purchased this wine from Costco for $9.99. Aromas of dark berry fruit, black pepper, and a little smoked meat plus some mint and other assorted spices. The wine tastes rather meaty, smooth mouthfeel and similar flavors to its nose. Be sure to give it plenty of time to breathe.Next week we will report on our 10-year Norton tasting, as well as do a deep dive into the Norton wine grape.

On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast I'm joined by wine novelist Steven Laine. His latest book ‘Jupiter's Blood' is a fast-paced wine thriller that is part ‘Da Vinci Code' and part Decanter Magazine.  You don't need to be a wine expert to enjoy this hard to put down novel.

Welcome back, wine friends! We're kicking off Season 5 of the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat podcast with an exciting episode for all wine lovers and travelers. Join me as I sit down with Beth Willard, a true authority on Spanish wine and one of the co-chairs of the Decanter World Wine Awards. If you're a fan of Decanter Magazine, you'll recognize her work on Spanish wine regions. And today we focus on one of Spain's slightly lesser know region of Bierzo. Beth takes us through the fascinating world of Mencía grapes, the terroir of Bierzo, and the latest trends shaping this vibrant wine region. But that's not all—we'll also dive into the delicious wines from San Sebastián, one of the best regions for foodies, where we discuss the Txakoli wines (often poured from a height). And a special thanks to Coravin, our sponsor for this episode, for giving wine enthusiasts the chance to explore wines one glass at a time without uncorking the entire bottle. Tune in for an inspiring chat, and don't forget to pour yourself something special! Cheers!   If you want to skip ahead: 03.00: The defining moment for Beths‘ wine adventures and her backstory 06.00: Beth's first encounter with Spanish wine - San Sebastian 08.00: Must visit sherry bar in Madrid: La Venecia 10.30: Txakoli: What is it and how does it taste? 12.00: The three regions of Txakoli and the different styles 13.00: The annual coastline swim from Getaria to Zarautz 18.00: Hondarrabi Zuri - the grape variety of Txakoli 21.00  The Biezo wine region 25.30: Climatic Influences from Castilla y León V over the border in Galicia affecting the style of Mencia 26.30: The 2017 classification system in Bierzo, to highlight terroir 30.30: Producers to look out for: Alvaro Palacios, Raul Perez, Verónica Ortega, Gregory Perez, Banzao, Michelini i Mufatto 33.30: Mencia is not always 100% Mencia due to field blends/old vines 38.00: The Mencia Grape - profile, tasting notes 44.30: The agebility of Mencia and Godello 47.00: The white grapes of Bierzo 48.00: Beths' Bierzo wine report published on Tim Atkin's website Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

We go behind the scenes at Decanter magazine with James Button the regional editor for Italy and find out about current Italian wine trends in different regions.

Episode 28 October 26, 2023 From cycling accident to US Editor of Decanter Magazine, Clive Pursehouse joins us for a behind the scenes look at life as a wine critic. How does he go about researching a vintage? And how does that information translate into terminology and drinking windows? Why is it that a cold vintage in Bordeaux can have the total opposite effect as a cold vintage in Napa? And why can “bad vintages” actually produce incredible wines? Plus, with all that wine Clive tastes, he shares how he stays healthy as a wine critic. Wine Featured on This Episode:

Entering the world of wine as a career path can be as challenging as it is rewarding. It's a realm where passion meets precision, where tasting, talking, and writing about wine is not just a job but a lifelong journey.To shed light on this fascinating but demanding field, we recently had the privilege of hosting a guest who knows the wine industry inside out a prestigious wine magazine editor from Decanter Amy Wislocki.Her insights are invaluable for those seeking a path in the world of wine.The Complex Landscape of Wine Careers:The wine industry is not just about sipping exquisite vintages; it's a multifaceted world encompassing viticulture, winemaking, marketing, journalism, and more. Finding one's place in this vast terrain can be daunting. The competition is fierce, and building a successful career often requires dedication, perseverance, and a deep love for wineEnd don't forget to pick up a copy of the latest Decanter Magazine and to check out their digital website here: https://www.decanter.com/

In this special episode of CorkRules, Robert Tas interviews Bartholomew Broadbent, founder and CEO of Broadbent Wines Limited.  Bartholomew was named one of the “fifty most influential people in the wine world” by Decanter Magazine (1997) and ranked 48th in the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the U.S Wine Industry” in 2013 by IntoWine.com, and in this episode, he shares his journey and adventures in the wine industry, beginning with an early introduction to the industry with his father, before moving on to the fascinating history of Madeira, the rise and fall of sales in the States, and how he chooses wine in a restaurant.  Wines reviewed include: Rainwater Madeira 10 Year Sercial Madeira Broadbent Single Cask O 078 Verdelho Madeira For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Bartholomew Broadbent is the CEO of Broadbent Selections, Bartholomew has been widely recognized for his influence on the US wine market. Decanter Magazine named him one of the fifty most influential people in the wine world in 1997 and IntoWine.com ranked him 48th in the Top 100 Most Influential People in the US Wine Industry in 2013. He is a frequent speaker at major wine festivals, such as the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen where he was the Reserve Tasting Director for 25 years. Bartholomew's lectures have taken him around the globe with Viking, Cunard, Crystal, Silversea, and Regent Seven Seas. He was the Wine Guy for KFOG radio in San Francisco, and he currently hosts Wine Wednesdays on Viking TV. Bartholomew resides in Virginia with his wife and two children.   Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Bartholomew Broadbent is the Founder and CEO of Broadbent Selections In 1996, Bartholomew started his own company, Broadbent Selections The wine business has evolved culturally over the last 25-30 years Natural winemaking a comeback with lower alcohol and natural fermentation Canned wines are perfect for concerts, camping trips, and other outdoor activities His experiences with his role of judging wine Social media has changed the way wines are discovered and shared Consumers' opinion is now equally important as that of wine writers Madeira was the biggest-selling wine until prohibition when it was relaunched in 1989   In this episode with Bartholomew Broadbent In this episode with Bartholomew Broadbent, Bartholomew talks about his journey in the industry over the past 30 years, including corporate changes and shifts toward natural wines. How has the wine industry changed over the years? Bartholomew Broadbent is the Founder and CEO of Broadbent Selections. Bartholomew talks about his time as a judge for wine competitions around the world and how the criteria for judging have changed over time. In today's episode of the Legends Behind The Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks is joined by Bartholomew Broadbent, Bartholomew Broadbent is the Founder and CEO of Broadbent Selections. Bartholomew delves into Madeira, a Portuguese fortified wine that has been made for centuries, it's unique process includes heating barrels of wine, four types of Madeira from dry to sweet, labels often hand-painted with a retro feel that resonates with younger generations, and its high acidity which makes it refreshing and versatile.   Sponsor for this episode… This episode is brought to you by Barrels Ahead. Barrels Ahead is a wine and craft marketing agency that propels organic growth by using a powerful combination of content development, Search Engine Optimization, and paid search. At Barrels Ahead, we know that your business is unique. That's why we work with you to create a one-of-a-kind marketing strategy that highlights your authenticity, tells your story, and makes your business stand out from your competitors. Our team at Barrels Ahead helps you leverage your knowledge so you can enjoy the results and revenue your business deserves. So, what are you waiting for? Unlock your results today! To learn more, visit barrelsahead.com or email us at hello@barrelsahead.com to schedule a strategy call.

The Buzz 1: Wine tourism —aka oenotourism, enotourism, vinitourism— lures wine lovers to vineyards, wineries, cellars, and museums dedicated to wine. The wine tourism global market size is expected to more than triple by 2030 to ~29.6B euros. (statista.com) The Buzz 2: According to a late-2020 www.statista.com survey, wine tourists are mainly casual wine tasters rather than wine geeks. The Buzz 3: People in Portugal consume more wine than any other country worldwide, with an annual per capita consumption of 52 liters in 2020. Next is Italy: 47 liters per capita. The Buzz 4: Decanter Magazine publishes wine travel guides to ?Italy, ?South Africa, ?Europe and the UK. Wwinepaths.com/ organizes luxury wine tours, intimate group trips and wine holidays around the world. Winemag.com reports on wine travel from touring the historic underground caves of Champagne to playing winemaker for a day in California's Napa Valley. We'll ask Bill Newman, Beth Kaczmarek, Christian Oggenfuss, and Brenda Boudreaux for their take on The Future of Wine Culture, Wine Tourism and Technology: L'Chaim!

The Buzz 1: Wine tourism —aka oenotourism, enotourism, vinitourism— lures wine lovers to vineyards, wineries, cellars, and museums dedicated to wine. The wine tourism global market size is expected to more than triple by 2030 to ~29.6B euros. (statista.com) The Buzz 2: According to a late-2020 www.statista.com survey, wine tourists are mainly casual wine tasters rather than wine geeks. The Buzz 3: People in Portugal consume more wine than any other country worldwide, with an annual per capita consumption of 52 liters in 2020. Next is Italy: 47 liters per capita. The Buzz 4: Decanter Magazine publishes wine travel guides to ?Italy, ?South Africa, ?Europe and the UK. Wwinepaths.com/ organizes luxury wine tours, intimate group trips and wine holidays around the world. Winemag.com reports on wine travel from touring the historic underground caves of Champagne to playing winemaker for a day in California's Napa Valley. We'll ask Bill Newman, Beth Kaczmarek, Christian Oggenfuss, and Brenda Boudreaux for their take on The Future of Wine Culture, Wine Tourism and Technology: L'Chaim!

The Buzz 1: Wine tourism —aka oenotourism, enotourism, vinitourism— lures wine lovers to vineyards, wineries, cellars, and museums dedicated to wine. The wine tourism global market size is expected to more than triple by 2030 to ~29.6B euros. (statista.com) The Buzz 2: According to a late-2020 www.statista.com survey, wine tourists are mainly casual wine tasters rather than wine geeks. The Buzz 3: People in Portugal consume more wine than any other country worldwide, with an annual per capita consumption of 52 liters in 2020. Next is Italy: 47 liters per capita. The Buzz 4: Decanter Magazine publishes wine travel guides to ?Italy, ?South Africa, ?Europe and the UK. Wwinepaths.com/ organizes luxury wine tours, intimate group trips and wine holidays around the world. Winemag.com reports on wine travel from touring the historic underground caves of Champagne to playing winemaker for a day in California's Napa Valley. We'll ask Bill Newman, Beth Kaczmarek, Christian Oggenfuss, and Brenda Boudreaux for their take on The Future of Wine Culture, Wine Tourism and Technology: L'Chaim!

Welcome to Episode 864, What do wine journalists want from producers? with Michela Morris IWE and Corrine Keddie IWE Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About today's session: The role of a wine writer is to communicate and comment on current and trending topics within the industry. Engaging with producers is fundamental to that task. Michaela Morris has been writing about wine for fifteen years. She will examine the various ways in which journalists and producers interact – from group media trips, solo visits and quick tasting room encounters to zoom, website and email correspondence. Her discussion will focus on how to maximize the time you have when journalists are in front of you as well as how best to communicate with them from afar. She will also share tips for keeping media happy during wine tours. While this session is geared to producers, consortiums and wine trip organizers, it is equally suitable for aspiring wine writers as it will give some insight into what the profession entails. About the Speaker Michela Morris IWE Michaela Morris is an international wine writer, educator and speaker based in Vancouver, Canada. She contributes regularly to Decanter Magazine and Meininger's Wine Business International as well as Canadian publications Quench and Taste. Michaela holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diploma and was one of the first Certified Italian Wine Experts through Vinitaly International Academy (VIA). She educates about Italian wine across Canada and judges wine competitions around the globe. Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellejane.13 Instagram: @vino_with_me Twitter: @Vino_with_me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-erland-mba-952bb444/ About the Moderator Corrine Kaddie IWE Corinne Keddie is a VIA Italian Wine Expert and educator, WSET Diploma holder, and Stage 2 Masters of Wine candidate. She has her own wine consulting company 365 days of wine, and regularly hosts wine tastings, seminars and educational sessions, leads wine tours, writes about food, travel, wine and design, and is just about to launch her own wine club. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corinnekeddie Instagram: @corinnekeddie Twitter: @corinnekeddie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinnekeddie/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, cin cin!

Vandaag gaan we in gesprek met Raúl Pérez, de wijnmaker van Bodegas Raúl Pérez. Een imposant en bijzonder figuur. Bescheiden en vooral ontzettend bevlogen in wat hij doet. We komen erachter dat hij meer dan 70+ wijnen maakt, hebben het idee dat hij soms zelf ook even de tel kwijt is. Aan het begin van de Podcast hebben we ook even uitgelegd wat een podcast nou daadwerkelijk is, want hij had hier nog nooit van gehoord. Dat is toch geweldig! En maakt hem nog authentieker. Decanter Magazine vroeg zich dan ook terecht af; ‘Is this the world's best winemaker?'. Wij zoeken het graag voor je uit, maar kunnen je alvast één ding vertellen, ze zouden zomaar eens gelijk kunnen hebben. Zelf proeven? Dat kan, wij proefden alle wijnen uit het Riedel Pinot Noir glas, waardoor je een nog betere ervaring hebt. Meer weten over Riedel glaswerk? Check dan ook onze Podcast met de CEO van Riedel. De volgende wijnen zijn verkrijgbaar bij zowel Wijnkoperij Platenburg in Rotterdam en Vindict in Amsterdam. -  Bodegas Raúl Pérez Bierzo La Vizcaína Mencia La Poulosa 2018 -  Bodegas Raúl Pérez Bierzo Ultreia Godello 2018 -  Bodegas Raúl Pérez Bierzo Godello La Vizcaína La del Vivo 2019 (beperkt verkrijgbaar, voor interesse mail ons op podcast@leclubdesvins.nl en geloof ons dit wil je!) -  Bodegas Raúl Pérez Bierzo Ultreia Saint Jacques Mencia 2019 Meer linkjes:

Fellow BSers,Welcome to Part 1 of my interview with Joe Fattorini. These next episodes combine two of my loves; wine and BS, and there's plenty of each in the other! Joe is a brilliant guest - warm, insightful and hugely knowledgeable. If you like wine, if you like BS, you'll love this show.If you think about it for a moment, we can all reflect on wine moments in our lives when deciding what to choose was riddled with anxiety; be it a romantic occasion, gifting to one's in-laws or lubricating clients at a business dinner.Am I sending the right signals? I don't want to appear cheap, but certainly not extravagant. I want to be original but not pick a stinker. This is a world full of symbolism and ritual.Now there may be more critical adjudications in life than sifting between your Grüner Veltliner and Gewurztraminer; but few are as much fun! See, I'm BSing already, referencing the lesser known sommelier's favourite, Grüner Veltliner. I couldn't help myself.Not your regular JoeKnown around the world as Obi Wine Kenobi, Joe Fattorini is co-host of the wildly successful The Wine Show which has 250m viewers across 107 countries.Joe actually started his career as an academic. Between researching his MPhil on Food & Religion and teaching Structuralist Food Theory and Hotel Valuation Models, Joe wrote the world's first textbook on selling and marketing wine in restaurants, Managing Wine and Wine Sales, a book still used in universities over 20 years later.Joe has written extensively and broadly on wine. He wrote for The Herald newspaper for 14 years, he's written for all the UK's wine magazines and a range of American lifestyle publications. Never shy of controversy, he once wrote the 'most complained about article' ever published in Decanter Magazine.Joe was the wine consultant to the US PGA golf tour and has won numerous accolades, including IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year Award and IWC Personality of the Year. In 2018 Joe was named 22nd in the 100 Most Influential People in Wine by Drinks Retailing News, the highest placed media figure on the list.In this episode, we discuss:How Joe got into wine (sparked by school expulsion!)Veblen's concept of conspicuous consumptionWine as GodCelebrity endorsement and what makes a successful wineSymbols and rituals andWhy cleaning ladies make great whiskey tastersSharing is caringIf you like my shows and Sunday writing, do share with friends. Your support makes it all worthwhile!Share A Load of BS: The Behavioural Science Podcast Listening on your favourite appYou can find all my podcasts on your favourite platform: do subscribe on Apple, Spotify and others. And let me know what you think of it all, here or on Twitter @danielsjross.Now enjoy the show!Daniel

Join the Wine Dream Team, Jaime Araujo, Akos Forczek, Tanisha Townsend, and the Honorary Member Ray Isle, and the Host, Antoine Abou-Samra for The Wine Hour #5. We have the pleasure to welcome Laura Catena, Managing Director Bodega Catena Zapata and Catena Institute of Wine Founder and Board. Dr. Laura Catena has been called "the face of Argentine wine" for her active role in studying and promoting the Mendoza wine region and Argentine Malbec. Laura's life obsession is to learn more about high altitude viticulture, the vineyard soil microbiome and wine ageability. In 2010 Laura Catena released her book Vino Argentino: An Insider's Guide to the Wines and Wine Country of Argentina (Chronicle Books.) Spanish and Portuguese translations followed in 2011. Laura and her book have been featured in Oprah Magazine, the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, La Nación, Town and Country, Decanter Magazine, Saveur Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, Wine Spectator, Vinous, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Wine & Spirits and many others. PROGRAM Uncorked [4:42] Jaime Araujo, Tanisha Townsend, Akos Forczek and Ray Isle talk about the new communities in Wine. Licensed To Taste [28:43] Tanisha Townsend talks about how to preserve wine after you open a bottle Have A Drink With Me [36:25] Antoine Abou-Samra interviews Laura Catena. In their discussion, they talk about the emergence of Argentina on the global wine scene, the importance of science in studying terroir, the impact of the wine industry in Argentina, and much more. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast. You can also follow us on our different platforms: Instagram: @atablefortwo.live Facebook: @atablefortwo.live LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atablefortwo/

Robert Vifian is the chef and co-owner of Tan Dinh Restaurant, located in Paris, France.Robert was born in Vietnam in 1948, and lived in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) as a child, experiencing the effects of the Tet Offensive firsthand. He and his family are French, and he moved to Paris, eventually joining his parents there. Robert's mother founded Tan Dinh Restaurant in 1968, and later Robert joined her in the kitchen there. Robert then took over as Chef of that restaurant in 1978. As the 1970s moved in the 1980s, the restaurant became popular with artists, actors, and other cultural types, and became both a chic spot to dine and a destination for wine aficionados.Robert became interested in both cuisine and wine, and was soon searching out rare bottles, organizing private tastings, teaching in a wine school, and visiting cellars in Burgundy and Bordeaux. He visited producers such as Domaine Coche-Dury each year for many years, and developed a lot of familiarity with the wines of Domaine Comtes Lafon, Domaine Georges Roumier, and Domaine Hubert Lignier, tasting every vintage of each for several decades. He shares his reflections and thoughts about this producers in the interview. He also discusses Henri Jayer and Anne-Claude Leflaive, and their wines.Robert also developed a lot of familiarity with Right Bank Bordeaux, specifically Pomerol. And Robert had close friendships with oenologists like Jean-Claude Berrouet and Michel Rolland, as well as wine critics like Robert Parker, Jr., and those friendships lended support to his experiences of Bordeaux. He recalls those relationships in the interview, and shares his views on each person. He also discusses aspects of what he learned about Pomerol over the years.Robert had a friendship and a working relationship with the late Steven Spurrier during the time that Spurrier lived in Paris. Robert recalls the friendship and his different experiences with Spurrier in this interview. He also discusses the California wines that he learned about as a result of his acquaintance with Spurrier, dating back to The Judgement of Paris tasting in 1976.This interview follows the Paris wine scene from the 1970s until the present, and encompasses thoughts on both benchmark wine regions of France and key producers from those places, across the same decades.This episode also features commentary from:Steven Spurrier, formerly a Consulting Editor for "Decanter" Magazine.Becky Wasserman-Hone, Becky Wasserman & Co.Christian Moueix, Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix

Used to celebrate the drafting of the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, Madeira wines are the ultimate in American wines, though not made in America.  Originating from shipping goods from Europe to America and being born from wines traveling that route, it became the most prominent wine in the US pre-prohibition.  History, culture, and the wines' versatility benefited their relaunch in the 1990s by Bartholomew Broadbent, Owner of Broadbent Selections, which imports an array of wines from emerging regions and has its own line of Madeiras, Ports, and other wines.  Learn more about the history and the journey of reintroducing a long-lost style of wine back to America in this episode of XChateau. This episode is sponsored by Repour, the simple, effective way to preserve your wine...without planning ahead.  Extensively used by top sommeliers, wineries, and wine students, Repour prevents wasted wine and saves money.  Please find out more at repour.com and listen to Episode 24, where CEO Tom Lutz gives us all the details on Repour.  Detailed Show Notes: Bartholomew’s background in wineSon of Michael Broadbent (led wine auctions for Christie’s, Decanter Magazine writer for decades, & leading wine author)Went to Australia at 18 to work harvest, Cognac as a tour guide, worked in wine at Harrod’s in London and at Harvey’s Fine WinesHe moved to Toronto and met the Symington Family, where he spent 10 years teaching about Port & Madeira, based out of San FranciscoHe married a Virginia girl and now lives in VirginiaBroadbent SelectionsFounded in 1996The goal was to create their own brand of Port & MadeiraStarted an import company as well, which focused on emerging wine regions, including: Portugal (now just the Broadbent brands)South Africa (e.g., Eben Sadie)New Zealand (e.g., Spy Valley)Chateau Musar from LebanonGusbourne from EnglandBroadbent wines include Madeira, Port, Vinho Verde (single biggest selling wine), Douro, and Gruner Veltliner from AustriaMadeiraIt was the biggest selling wine in the US until ProhibitionInvented through shipping to America from Europe, ships stopped in Madeira (600 miles off the coast of Africa / Morocco) to re-stock; when wines accidentally made it back to Madeira and went through two journeys by sea, the wines tasted better through the heatingNow the wine style is a cooked and fortified wineLots of history around Madeira - the wine used to celebrate the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, was on the table w/ Betsy Ross sewed the American flagBenefited from a tax loophole, when the King taxed all European goods going to America, it did not cover MadeiraDestruction of the Madeira marketPhylloxera - destroyed lots of vinesProhibition - Prior, 95% of the wine was sent to the US, 5% to the UK and RussiaUpon appeal of Prohibition, shipping had improved and no longer needed to stop in Madeira for suppliesRe-launch of Madeira in the US - Bartholomew relaunched in 1989 with the SymingtonsProduction8 producers of Madeira on the island, who buy grapes from ~1,000 growersVines mostly grown on trellises with other crops underneath (there aren’t a lot of vineyards to see and visit)Two types of heating methodsEstufa - artificial heating in tanks, 3 months at 115F, mostly for the 3-5-year-old styles of winesCanteiro / Traditional - left in attics of buildings to heat; Broadbent ages in 3 locations - attic, ground floor, and basement to blend and get more complexity8 producers make lots of different brands, Broadbent made by Justino’sIsland producers ~100,000 cases/year of drinking Madeira (vs. cooking Madeira), Justino’s ~55%, Henriques & Henriques ~20%Grape varieties3 red grapes (~80%) - Tinta Negra7 white grapes - incl Sercial (grown in hills, ripens less and more acidic), Verdelho, Boal, MalmseyBoth name of grapes and style of winesDrier Madeiras partly made by adding brandy later in fermentationRainwater - needs to be a lighter styleVintage  or Frasqueira Madeira - needs to be aged for 20 years before release, at least 19 years in cask and 1 year in bottle, but bottles  the word “Vintage”  does not appear on the  label as that is trademarked by PortColheita - min 5 years of ageSelling Madeira in the US~25k cases/year in the US, #2 or 3 market globallyEngland and Japan drink a lot of Madeira, Canada also a big marketThe slowdown of sales for Port in the late 1990’s - believes due to the rise of high alcohol wines and not leaving enough capacity for fortified wine at the end of dinnerMadeira appeals to the intellect, stories tied to US history, the beauty of island and tourism, and versatility of the wine due to acidity (pairs with anything)No specific demographics for MadeiraOlder, rarer wines sold mostly at restaurantsMannie Berk of Rare Wine Company also started a Madeira brand and has done a good job of educating consumersSherry market has improved due to mixology and cocktail culture, Spanish restaurants (e.g., tapas) have also helped support itPricing of rare Madeiras has increased a lot, especially in the auction markets, as sales have depleted the stock on the islandBroadbent vs. other MadeirasMore elegance, considered one of the top brands made by Justino’sNamed in Wine & Spirits Top 100 wineries of the worldGreat sales team, including 2 Master Sommeliers, who help to sell into restaurants and retail

What are top wine trends experts are seeing in 2021? How is Decanter judging natural wine in competition?  How does Decanter China differ from their other media strategy?Today, we’ll be diving into the world of wine with Alex Layton, Decanter’s Head of Marketing. Decanter is the world’s leading wine media brand with a total monthly organic reach in excess of 2.2 million, covering the whole media ecosystem through digital, print & social media in addition to a world-leading global events and awards programme.This includes:· Decanter Magazine, founded in 1975 and Europe’s best-selling wine magazine read in over 100 countries· Its websites Decanter.com – home of Decanter Premium, an online resource providing full access to exclusive scores and tasting notes on more than 1,000 wines every month. Alex provided our listeners with a 25% discount on your Decanter Premium by using the code BIC21 · DecanterChina.com - a bilingual website dedicated to the ever-growing audience of wine lovers in China· The Decanter World Wine Awards – the world’s largest wine competition· And the Decanter Fine Wine Encounters - Europe and China’s premier consumer wine events which now includes a recently-launched virtual events and masterclass programme.Serving UK and global audiences at scale, Decanter has a data-driven, digital-powered, and strong heritage print magazine that connects their audiences at all stages of their wine purchasing journey.Find out more: https://www.decanter.comBottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! 

Welcome back! This week our house wines are from the Southern Rhone. The Southern Rhone is an incredibly varied and diverse region with a lot going on.  And we cover a lot of it in this episode. If you haven't checked out the episode last week about Chateauneuf du Pape, please give that a listen before this episode because we reference it quite a bit and it will provide a lot of context for the Cotes du Rhone, Gigondas and Vacqueras, and some of their less famous friend appellations. We also go full in and talk about rosé and the sweet wines of Rasteau and Muscat Beaumes de Venice. So if you have ever found yourself wondering what GSM is or how dry IS a dry  rosé, then I can't wait to share this episode with you. I used my favorite book, the Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition by Jancis Robinson. i also looked at maps in the World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition, by Jancis Robinson. I also used the website https://www.chateauneuf.dk/ and Decanter Magazine.   If you are interested in any of the wines I talk about in this show: Stephane Ogier: http://www.stephaneogier.fr/Chateau Trinquevedel: https://www.chateau-trinquevedel.fr/en/Chateau D'Esclans: https://esclans.com/Kirkland Brand Gigondas: https://costcowineblog.com/2018-kirkland-signature-gigondas/OK that last one has no website of it's own but there is a whole blog that just reviews Costco Wines. This is an independent podcast, written, narrated and produced by me, Rachael so if you are going to do the Gigondas Pepsi challenge then make sure to review and rate and I will see you next week. If you spotted a correction or would like to request and episode you can reach out at housewinepodcast@gmail.com or on instagram @housewinepodcast. Music Credit: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-coolLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A year that felt like a century...tariffs, the Covid-19 pandemic, massive wildfires, social upheavals for both gender and race...2020 is one for the record books.  Carlton McCoy, CEO of Heitz Cellars, and Jane Anson, writer for Decanter Magazine and author of Inside Bordeaux, join Robert and special guest host Charlie Fu (Wine Berserkers moderator) to recap all the twists and turns of 2020. Detailed Show Notes: Wine tariffsAnson - had an immediate impact when they went into place in Nov 2019 on the French wine industry, pre-Covid (~April 2020), French wine was down 30% with Bordeaux down ~12%, the French had to battle with the US, China, and Brexit -> may lead to a bumpy start to 2021McCoy - mostly entry-level SKUs hit in Europe, made it challenging to offer the same wines by the glass in the US; impacted in the late spring / early summer as importers brought in containers ahead of the tariffsCovid-19McCoy Was able to shift sales more seamlessly from on-premise (restaurants) to off-premise (retailers) because the Heitz group started Domaine Estate, a domestic and international negociantFocused on how to support restaurants and bought a lot of high-end wine at retail from restaurantsHeitz invested in outdoor furniture and golf carts to host guests outside in the vineyardIncreased digital marketing (social, email) and phone campaigns (which worked very well) -> increased direct sales 3x over 2019Heitz was able to double down on tasting room construction during CovidAnsonHas seen a direct marketing ramp, wineries want a more personal relationship with people Bordeaux chateaux - a little suspicious at first, now getting on boardUnion de Grand Cru (“UGC”) wanted En Premier to be the normal way but canceled one week before and instead sent samples of wine all over the world67 Pall Mall, a private wine club in London - started Zoom tastings with sample bottles very quickly, after 6-7 months of events is evolving to more of a YouTube-like channel with higher production qualityEuropean restaurant sceneFrance - better at supporting restaurants, also had clearer communication of the lockdown rulesUK - rules changed every week, very difficult to follow, some reports say ~30,000 restaurants closingIn France - a case of one restaurant winning an insurance claim for the closures, which is a big case to watch for precedent-setting for the industry; currently being challenged as most policies exclude major catastrophesMcCoy - in the US, zero government response from restaurant associations seeking relief, >100,000 restaurants closed, many likely permanentlyAnson - launching Inside Bordeaux (Berry Bros, $80) during Covid has been challenging - issues with printing to furloughs at the publisher has made it a challengeSocial Justice / Black Lives Matter (“BLM”) / Female Rights MovementsMcCoy - 2020 was a continuation of movements that have been happening for >100 years, not unique to black people, but they are just the most outspoken; the support is more diverse now than it ever has been beforeAnson - Europe and the rest of the world embraced the movement, realizing that this impacts everybody and not just the US; heavily focused on identifying opportunities for people to get into the wine industryRoederer pivoted from wine writing awards to diversity scholarshipsFu - raised $60,000 for the NAACP in 2 days on Instagram and Facebook through a wine auction, was surprised how political it was perceivedMcCoy - the Court of Master Sommelier sexual misconduct scandal - “no one was surprised,” the restaurant culture is promiscuous in general -> the CMS is being forced to restructure like an actual companyAnson - gender issues still a major issue in Europe with control and power still entrenched in a few white males, the En Magnum in France published a sexist cartoon, and when female journalists spoke up, they were hushedWildfiresMcCoy - fires have always happened in the West (of the US)Heitz left 80% of the fruit on the vine in 2020Believes that no one understands the science of smoke taintBelieves that reports that the whole vintage was lost in Napa were due to irresponsible journalismMultiple samples of the same wine from labs showed different results for smoke taint - believes lab results are inaccurateAnson - Australia also hard hit by wildfires, especially the Yarra Valley and Kangaroo IslandBest Wine Book read this yearFu - Inside Burgundy by Jasper Morris MWMcCoy - The Great Winemakers of California by Robert BensonAnson - Wine for Normal People by Elizabeth SchneiderBest Wines Tasted in 2020Fu - 2017 Liger Belair La Romanee, 1974 Heitz Cellars Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 1991 Chave Cuvee Kathleen HermitageAnson - 1998 & 1999 tasting of Petrus, Lefleur, and Le PinMcCoy - 2002 Rene Engel Clos Vougeot, 2018 Jaimee Motley Peter Martin Ray Cabernet SauvignonVernick - 1964 Gaja Barbaresco, 1991 & 1994 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet

Steven Spurrier born 5th October 1941, was educated at Rugby School and the London School of Economics. In 1964 he joined the wine trade as a trainee with Christopher and Co (established 1665). In 1970 he moved to Paris and purchased Les Caves de la Madeleine, a small shop in the centre of the city, and in 1973 opened L'Academie du Vin, the first independent wine school in France. As a partner, he became involved in divers ventures allied to wine: Le Bistrot a Vin, a winebar/restaurant in the business quarter of La Defense; Le Chemin des Vignes, a warehouse and bottling plant on the outskirts of Paris; Le Moulin du Village and Le Blue Fox, a restaurant and winebar near the Caves de la Madeleine. Spurrier is perhaps best known for having created the tasting between top Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California and France in May 1976, subsequently referred to as The Judgement of Paris. A recreation of this event was held 30 years to the day on May 24th 2006, simultaneously in London and Napa In 1988, he sold his wine business interests in Paris and returned to the UK to become an independent wine consultant. His clients have included Harrods in London and Hediard in Paris, Singapore Airlines and Christie's for whom he created the Christie's Wine Course in 1982. He is also Consultant Editor for Decanter Magazine and Chairman of the Decanter World Wine Awards, now the world's biggest wine competition, since its inception in 2004 and Chairman of Decanter Asia Wine Awards, Asia's largest wine competition, since 2012. He is the author of eight books on wine of which two: L’Academie du Vin Wine Course and L'Academie du Vin Guide to French Wines have been translated into several languages. Some of the prizes and awards that Steven Spurrier has won include "The Bunch Award" for articles in Decanter in 1996, "Le Prix de Champagne Lanson” in 1997, "Ritz Carlton Millienia Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1999 and "Le Prix Louis Marinier” for writing on Bordeaux in 2000. In 2001 he was awarded "Le Grand Prix de l'Academie Internationale du Vin" (only the third time this award has been given since 1982) and also "The Andre Tchelistcheff Maestro Award” from California. He is married, with two grown-up children, and lives, when not travelling, in London and Dorset. After much reflection and research, he decided with his wife Bella to plant a vineyard on their farm in south Dorset. There are now 25 acres planted to 55% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier to make English Sparkling Wine under the name Bride Valley Vineyards, the first vintage being harvested in October 2011, the month of his 70th birthday. In 2017 he was made Decanter Man of the Year and also Honorary President of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. In 2018 his memoirs were published under the title “Wine a Way of Life.” In 2019 he created with partners the Academie du Vin Library, which will publish new books and re-publish old classics for world wide distribution.

What does it take to win Ontario’s Best Sommelier competition? What’s it like performing in front of a set of very stern-eyed wine judges and a live audience? What is the smartest question you can ask your sommelier in a restaurant? What is the deductive tasting technique and how can it help you drink better wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Emily Pearce-Bibona, Certified Sommelier and founder of Femmes du Vins. Highlights How did Emily go from government employee to sommelier? What’s aspects of wine are involved in the Ontario’s Best Sommelier competition? What does it take for you to be named Best Taster? How do you cope with intense pressure during competition? How do you train for sommelier competitions? When should you use a deductive tasting technique? How can you describe the tasting experience with Flat Rock Cellars Riddled Sparkling wine? What's the most important rule you should remember when pairing wine and food? Which questions should you ask your sommelier to get the best wine suggestions for you? How can you subtly indicate your wine budget to a sommelier? Why is taking a wine course an important part of expanding your palate and becoming a better taster? How can a trip to the grocery store improve your wine tasting skills? Why should you approach learning about wine tasting like you would playing an instrument? Why does Emily love Burgundy Pinot Noir? How can you approach improving your tasting vocabulary? How does Emily train for sommelier competitions? Why should you try grower's Champagne? How does Emily handle it when guests send back their wine in her restaurant? What should you do as a guest if you don't like the wine? Why does Emily love Ca’ Del Bosco Cuvée Anna Maria Clementi Franciacorta? What are the top wine tips Emily wants you to remember? About Emily Pearce-Bibona Emily is the sommelier at Barberian’s Steak House in Toronto and part of the group Femmes du Vins.  After a day-long series of competitive challenges in front of a panel of expert judges, peers and the public, Emily triumphed to win the competition at the Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts at George Brown College on March 5, 2017. Emily began her wine journey in Toronto and is now a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers. She has worked in top hospitality positions throughout the city. Her passion for learning continues as she pursues the Master of Wine program, offered in the UK. As a contributing writer for Decanter Magazine, Emily writes about the Canadian wine scene.   To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the https://www.nataliemaclean.com/81.

“…drinkable purple of astonishing delightfulness,” Cassiodorus, a Roman statesman, said of the Recioto wines of Valpolicella in the 6th century. This episode explores the Valpolicella appellations, region, grapes, styles and history. Which wines were discovered by mistake - and are still "astonishing delightfulness" to this day, and what does Ernest Hemingway have to do with any of it? Resources from this episode: Books: Grapes and Wines: A comprehensive guide to varieties and flavours, Clarke, O. and Rand, M. (2010) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Vino Italiano: The regional wines of Italy, Bastianich, J. and Lynch, D. (2005) World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition, Johnson, H. and Robinson, J. (2013) Websites: Do Bianchi (16 Jan 2012): Hemingway’s Valpolicella and the Quintarelli Legacy https://dobianchi.com/2012/01/16/hemingways-valpolicella-and-the-quintarelli-legacy/ Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella http://cms.consorziovalpolicella.it/en/valpolicella-doc Decanter Magazine (10 April 2017): The Alpha and Omega Wine, Jefford, A. https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/taste-valpolicella-ripasso-recioto-366038/ Italian Wine Central https://italianwinecentral.com/denomination/valpolicella-doc/ Somm Journal (April/May 2020): Unraveling Valpolicella, Leicht L. https://online.fliphtml5.com/rjut/fofc/ Podcast: Glass in Session®: (2020) S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: Addict Sound (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Award-winning author and Decanter Magazine columnist Jane Anson draws us deeper into the Bordeaux conversation and reveals what she discovered while working on her massive new book project, Inside Bordeaux, and what to expect when the book is launched in Spring 2020. Speaking of launching, Jane was fresh from the unveiling of the new Crus Bourgeois ranking system and explains how the new system works and the qualification process for the chateaux. We talk about other things in the works for the region, experimental grapes, and how tariffs and global warming play into Bordeaux’s future. Finally, Jane had the juicy details on the harvest immersion trip to Bordeaux that she is leading in October.

This episode features a conversation with Andrew Jefford, of Decanter Magazine, and Wine Scholar Guild’s Academic Advisor, and Olivier Humbrecht, of Domaine Zind Humbrecht (Zind HUMbrescht) and Master of Wine. Done in two parts, this first half of the interview will first cover Olivier’s accomplished journey as France’s first Master of Wine, and the history and vineyards of the domaine. The second part will explore more thoroughly Olivier’s philosophy of noninterventionism and biodynamic principles and practices.

As online wine sales continue to increase in the U.S., the wine purchasing experience inevitably changes. How do you convey the texture, length, intensity, aromas, and balance of a wine through the internet? How do you sell a visceral product like wine with words and pictures? If the consumer cannot taste the wine themselves before purchase, they need to trust that a team of experts has. Wine Access, one of the original online retailers in wine, began as a web hosting service for wine shops and other wine businesses in 1997. Over time, the company has evolved into the robust direct to consumer wine retailer that it is today, with a carefully vetted selection of both ephemeral daily offers and a more permanent inventory of wines from the industry’s top regions and producers. They sell their wines by telling the stories around each of the producers and wineries they work with. They are a leader in direct to consumer wine sales; an area of tremendous growth in the wine industry. Wine Access has an unprecedented level of wine expertise, and each bottle sold must first pass through a rigorous tasting panel to get in the portfolio; indeed, only 1% of the wines in the panel tastes end up making it to the online store. Vanessa was head of sales and marketing for several of Napa’s most prestigious estates including Arietta Wines, Dana Estates, and Realm Cellars. Previously, she was a retail buyer and wine bar wine director in New York. She’s President of the Board for the Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch, holds the WSET Diploma, and was the recipient of the Niki Singer Memorial Scholarship from the International Wine Center. Vanessa has passed the Theory and Practical portions of the Master of Wine exam and is writing a research paper as the final stage. Eduardo served as Corporate Beverage Director for the Global Morimoto Group and has worked at some of Napa Valley’s most iconic restaurants including Tra Vigne and Bistro Don Giovanni. He is a professional Wine, Sake and Spirits Judge for many competitions in the US and Japan and writes for both the Napa Valley Register and Decanter Magazine. He is an Advanced Sommelier Candidate and is also a Certified Sake Professional. For $100 off your first Wine Access purchase of $250 or more, please visit wineaccess.com/crupodcast and discount will be applied at checkout. FOLLOW WINE ACCESS ON... INSTAGRAMFACEBOOK WEBSITE     For wine industry leaders and entrepreneurs alike the Sonoma Executive MBA programs in wine business is a game-changer. The first of their kind in the United States and developed in response to the needs of the wine industry, Sonoma State University's AACSB accredited Executive MBA programs combine globally-recognized excellence in business education with wine industry expertise. Their alumni are leaders at elite wine brands around the world. Students have access to an unparalleled network of wine industry scholars, practitioners, and classmates. The programs offer experiential learning through an immersive 4-day leadership sailing weekend in San Diego Bay and in-country consulting projects during a 12-day international business trip. Market-responsive courses are held in the Wine Spectator Learning Center, an innovative learning space gilded with advanced technology and flexible learning classrooms. Applications for the 2020 Sonoma Executive MBA in Wine Business cohort are accepted through February 28th. Visit http://sbe.sonoma.edu/podcast for more information, to speak with an admissions counselor, or to RSVP for an information session. Follow us on social media @sonomasbe.

Award-winning author and columnist for Decanter Magazine and World of Fine Wine Andrew Jefford has joined the Wine Scholar Guild team as Academic Advisor in addition to his existing roles as seminar and immersion trip leader. How do all these diverse roles compliment each other? In this episode of the Wine Scholar Guild podcast we are treated Andrew’s very personal perspectives on wine learning, wine writing, and why we must continually adjust the lens through which we view wine as we progress in our studies. This is a philosophical deep-dive into a variety of aspects of the business of wine and the human and technological influences. In addition to getting to know Andrew better, and what he has in common with Wine Scholar Guild students, this somewhat “decanted" episode previews the new Loire Master-Level program on deck for later this year. We sincerely hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Decanter Wine Magazine is one of the leading wine publications focused on lifestyle, industry insights, regional profiles and authoritative wine reviews. Founded in 1975, Decanter is the oldest wine publication in circulation in the UK. Today, Decanter grows its footprint around the world with its widely anticipated yearly consumer tasting and masterclasses during the Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter. In this podcast we're joined with award winning wine writer and Content Director at Decanter Magazine, John Stimpfig. We sit down with John to discuss everything from their Shanghai events, Chinese wines in the UK, global warming and even some tips on where to start if you want to become a wine writer. Do you love wine? Make sure to visit their website at https://www.decanter.com/ Find more about this years Fine Wine Encounter in China here: http://www.decantershanghai.com/en/ If you're based in China, you can get up to date wine information and quizzes here: https://www.decanterchina.com/zh/ Special thank you to Sylvia Wu, Web Editor for helpingorganizing this podcast, and of course, thank you for listening!! About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is passionate about food, wine, spirits and beer. So much, that she holds certificates from Cordon Bleu, CMS, WSET and UCD. Based in Shanghai, China for the last seven-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education for Asia & MEIA at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting Bottled in China podcast, Emilie is a certified wine educator and the Official Wine Consultant for China Eastern Airlines. Read the stories and listen to the podcast: https://www.bottledinchina.com/ Special thank you to Sylvia Wu, Head of Content for China for organizing this podcast, and of course, thank you for listening!!

Mastering Bordeaux, a primer with Jane Anson and Andrew Jefford of Decanter Magazine. In this episode Jane, also a resident of Bordeaux, goes deep into the gravel and guides us through appellations, terroirs, and the En Primeur world. She also has some tips on discovering some gems beyond the Medoc. Finally, we're treated to a preview of the Bordeaux Master-Level program launching April 26th. All of this in about half an hour! Produced by Valerie Caruso, DWS, CWE, FWS

Master of Wine Jane Hunt is interviewed by Decanter Magazine’s Andrew Jefford about Tuscany and its wines. Jane has a long, distinguished career in various aspects of the wine trade, and will be leading a Wine Scholar Guild immersion tour through some of the legendary Tuscan wine estates. “Wine is a liquid food,” she tells us, and it is an essential part of daily Italian life. Jane would know, as she spends half her year living in Italy, and she speaks fluent Italian. She also runs WSET courses in Italy as Director and Lecturer for the Wine Academy Italia. In this 35-minutes Italian wine learner’s go-to episode on Tuscany, Jane shares with Andrew her invaluable knowledge of – and passion for – great Italian wines as well as insights on the growers, grapes, and wine styles. Jae also offers an informative primer for the upcoming Tuscany Study Tour (May 27 - June 1, 2018). (Produced by Valerie Caruso, DWS, CWE, FWS)

Christophe Tassan is interviewed by Decanter Magazine’s Andrew Jefford about the Rhône Valley and its wines. “I was born in the dining room, in hospitality,” Christophe tells us, which seems appropriate, as this interview took place in a San Francisco restaurant around the corner from The Battery, where he is currently the wine director. Born in Avignon, and having come of age alongside Rhône’s wine’s growing popularity over the last several decades, Christophe has literally mastered his craft. In 2004 he earned the distinction of Meilleur Ouvrier de France – Sommelier (MOF), France’s highest honor for sommeliers. This is a 43-minute conversation covering historical and cultural aspects of the Northern and Southern Rhône regions, and the styles. Christophe says, “It’s better to understand the wine when you see where it comes from” as he teases the upcoming Rhône Study Tour (June 17-22, 2018). Produced by Valerie Caruso, DWS, CWE, FWS

Decanter Magazine’s Andrew Jefford describes the diversity of the Languedoc-Roussillon region’s appellations, geography, and wine styles. Andrew is a Montpellier local, a webinar presenter for the guild, and an immersion trip leader. His enthusiasm for the region and its wines is as contagious as his expertise is vast. “You have to be a bit crazy” to make great wines in the Languedoc, Andrew tells us. However, brilliant wine making is certainly being done on a level that puts some of these wines in competition with premium priced offerings from more well-known regions. He also provides sage advice on sorting through the vast array of styles and producers for those must-find jewels. In less than 25 minutes, this interview provides a delightfully informative primer for the Languedoc-Roussillon wine study tour (October 14-19, 2018), where Andrew will be your trusty guide.

Stephen Brook is a prolific author of anthologies, travel books, and a wide range of wine books published over the last thirty years, including "The Complete Bordeaux," "The Wines of Germany," "The Wines of California," "Wine People," "The Wines of Austria," and "Bordeaux: People, Power, and Politics."  Stephen has also been a Contributing Editor to Decanter Magazine since 1996. Stephen revisits his wine writing career in this interview, recounting his adventures and undertakings in several different wine producing countries, and recognizing how those places and the people he has met have changed over time. He also takes a look at the generation he has been a part of within British wine writing, and considers what happens next in his own career and for wine writing generally.

Steven Spurrier is a Consulting Editor for Decanter Magazine. Steven is famed for conducting the "Paris Tasting" of 1976, wherein wines from California bested the French in a blind tasting. He discusses that day in May '76 in this episode, providing a front row seat to what happened. He also shares surprising details from his life before and after.

Jane Anson, brilliant contributing editor and Bordeaux correspondent for Decanter Magazine (and nominee for Louis Roederer's 2016 Feature's writer and online communicator of the year) returns! She and I take on geopolitics and wine!  If you're confused about why Brexit is such a big deal for Europe and the UK,  listen to this podcast. We explain the politics of this unprecedented move and how it could affect the global landscape for wine. A must listen if you want to get up to speed on this important issue!  Here are the notes. We discuss... 1. What exactly IS Brexit?   2. What do we know so far about how it is affecting the market for wine?    3. Why this matters for European wine now and in the future in UK, in the US and in other New World places   4. What are likely outcomes for the UK and the global wine market?   5. Jane's personal perspective and what she thinks is going to happen     The link to her piece from Decanter that prompted this podcast: http://www.decanter.com/wine-news/anson-brexit-bordeaux-wine-307599/

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates makes another investment in Northern California, while Jackson Family Wines adds to its portfolio of Oregon wine properties. It looks like the Robert Rue label has been retired as Venge Vineyards has purchased the property  in Russian River Valley.We're number one or are we? Check out this graphic by Decanter Magazine highlighting the top 10 wine consuming countries.Want to brush up on your Chianti Classico knowledge and get a heads up of what's available in the marketplace? Don'tmiss Richard Jennings' awesome post.Is that the world's most interesting man. No, it's Vijay Mallya, India's most wanted man.  It's easy to steal rare wine but much harder to fence it, or so it seems for two Northern California men who have been charged with trafficking in stolen goods.Bill and I discuss these stories and a few other on this week's podcast. Thanks for listening and tell a friend. Cheers!

Ian D'Agata is the Scientific Director of the Vinitaly International Academy, the author of the book "Native Wine Grapes of Italy," and a contributor to both Vinous Media and Decanter Magazine.

In this episode I have a fangirl moment with Jane Anson, one of the top wine writers in the world. She's the contributing editor and Bordeaux correspondent for Decanter Magazine,Decanter.com, and DecanterChina.com, among other publications, and author of the book "Bordeaux Legends," the story of the Premier Cru of Bordeaux. In the show we talk about: 1. Jane's background, how she traveled the world and how she wound up as a journalist for one of the foremost wine magazines in the world. 2. The future of wine media 3. Jane's book "Bordeaux Legends" and her other books  4. Bordeaux -- her impressions of the region, its classification systems and the state of affairs on the left and right banks. 5. We wrap with a discussion of Jane's favorite places in Bordeaux (from a wine and non-wine standpoint).   A fantastic conversation and hopefully the first of many (I begged her to come on again and she said yes!) You can find Jane @newbordeaux on Twitter and on her site www.newbordeaux.com.

This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale is joined by Doug Polaner of Polaner Selections. Doug got the wine bug in 1985 while studying abroad in Paris. Though, after graduating from college the following year and moving to NY City, wine remained a background hobby while he slugged it out on Madison Avenue working for several Ad Agencies. Eventually, the wine bug won out, and he started selling wine in 1991 for Excelsior Wine & Spirits, and later, in 1993, for Michael Skurnik Wines. It wasn’t until 1999 that Doug, along with his soon-to-be wife and business partner, Tina Fischer, started Polaner Selections. “It was our first child, literally and figuratively”, says Fischer. Though starting in an already crowded marketplace, the company knew it had to stand out to be relevant, and the couple worked hard to create a progressive and cutting-edge portfolio. Fortunately, success came early, and the company was recognized in Decanter Magazine as one of NY’s up-and-comers, and soon thereafter, as “Importer of the Year” in Food & Wine Magazine in 2003. Today, Polaner Selections employs 35 people, selling wine throughout New York and New Jersey. The portfolio includes such luminaries as Giacomo Conterno, Fattoria di Fèlsina, Jerome Prevost, Domaine Huet, Littorai and Arnot-Roberts, among others.​ This program was brought to you by Michter’s. “It’s less about blending now and more about single vintage, single vineyard wines.. they differ year to year but that’s what makes wine great!” [20:00] “I think champagne is a super exciting region right now.” [20:00] –Doug Polaner on In the Drink