Interpreting Wine Podcast

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Welcoming you to a special episode announcing Interpreting Wine as the new podcast media partner of Academie Du Vin Library. A partnership that sits uniquely at the intersection of great writing, audio, storytelling and wine. To stay up-to-date on exciting future plans please head to www.academieduvinlibrary.com and register for the newsletter. And if you’ve discovered Interpreting Wine from Academie Du Vin Library then welcome and please subscribe on your favourite podcast channel. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Hermione Ireland and Publishing Origin Story (00:05:38) Academie Du Vin Library founders (00:08:47) Team overview an the modern business (00:15:41) Storytelling in wine (00:26:16) Travel guide books series (00:34:30) Audio books and business opportunities (00:40:38) Practicalities of getting published (00:44:33) Personal brand building If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/550 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Hermione Ireland, Academie Du Vin Library https://www.academieduvinlibrary.com Date recorded: 27 Feb 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/550 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/550 - Hermione Ireland, Academie Du Vin Library  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to the Real Wine Fair 2024 in the company of Fair Organiser Doug Wregg. This year’s edition takes place at Tobacco Dock London on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th April. The Sunday session is open to the public and Wine Trade. Whereas Monday is Wine Trade Only. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:04) Doug Wregg Origin Story (00:04:18) Terroirs Bar and Real Wine Fair (00:14:04) Spectrum of Natural Wine (00:21:57) Terroir in wine  (00:28:38) The natural wine paradox (00:35:57) Real Wine Fair 2024 Preview If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/549 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Doug Wregg, Real Wine Fair 2024 https://www.therealwinefair.com Date recorded: 26 Feb 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/549 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/549 - Doug Wregg, Real Wine Fair 2024  

Today we look ahead to the 2024 Glass of Bubbly event in the company of Fair Organisers Christopher and Oliver Walkey. This year’s edition takes place at London’s Sheraton Hotel, Park Lane, on Tuesday 30 April 2024. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Glass of Bubbly Origin Story (00:05:29) Business overview and growth over time (00:11:50) Reaching younger drinkers (00:07:03) Grower Champagne (00:18:50) Wine Tastings in the regions (00:22:15) Changes in major sparkling regions (00:27:00) Preview of 2024 Glass of Bubbly (00:40:48) Exhibitor advice (00:45:29) Fair countdown If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/548 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Christopher and Oliver Walkey, Glass of Bubbly https://www.glassofbubbly.com Date recorded: 24 Feb 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/548 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/548 - Christopher and Oliver Walkey, Glass of Bubbly

   I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to the 2024 Pura Sede natural wine fair in the company of Fair Founder Florian Tonello. This year’s edition takes place in Lisbon on Sat 23 and Sun 24 March 2024 Tickets available at https://www.purasedelisboa.com  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Florian Origin Story (00:03:06) Touring and meeting Natural Wine producers in France (00:05:30) Opening wine shop in Hackney Road (00:13:50) Moving to Berlin and meeting producers (00:25:19) Moving to Lisbon (2019) and launching Ladidadi  (00:29:39) Pura Sede (2020) (00:35:33) Virtual tour of Florian’s Farm  (00:38:50) Current production (00:46:14) Pura Sede - Sat 23 and Sun 24 March 2024  If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/547 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Florian Tonello, Pura Sede https://www.purasedelisboa.com Date recorded: 22 Feb 2024 Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/547 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/ Facebook - https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Youtube - https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube Twitter X - https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/547 - Florian Tonello, Pura Sede

How the Tokaj Radicals continue to bring their unique energy to a shrinking Hungarian village: a seven-step producer deep-dive   (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:17) TR Wines Origin Story (00:04:56) Previous experience (00:08:44) Early days in Tokaj and Regional culture (00:11:34) TR Wines Culture (00:18:46) Virtual Tour of growing sites at Tállya and Szent Tamas (00:26:58) Geology in Tokaj and surrounding regions (00:31:10) Viticulture philosophy and organic production in Tokaj (00:39:50) Winemaking approach (00:42:56) Wine Tasting Intro (00:43:26) Wine 1: TR Organic Pét-Nat 2022 (00:47:30) Wine 2: TR Dry 2018 (http://www.trmuvek.hu/downloads/TR_betetlapok_dry_2018_eng.pdf) (00:51:30) Wine 3: TR Édes 2019 (http://www.trmuvek.hu/downloads/TR_betetlapok_edes_2017_eng.pdf) (00:56:58) Wine 4: TR Szamorodni 2017 (http://www.trmuvek.hu/downloads/TR_betetlapok_szamorodni_2017_eng.pdf) (01:01:16) Wine 5: TR Tokaji Aszú 2017  (01:06:40) UK Market   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/546 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Anikó Kada, TR Wines Tállya Tokaj www.trmuvek.hu/en/ https://www.the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/single-vineyard-furmint-february-5-0/ Date recorded: 7 Jul 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/546 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Tokaj series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/545 László Pelle, Pelle Pince www.interpretingwine.com/546 Anikó Kada, TR Wines Tállya Tokaj  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Tokaj Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in July 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Tokaj scene in the company of 2 producers. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Tokaj available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of László Pelle of Pelle Pince (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:01) Pelle Pince Origin Story (00:05:01) A Family Business (00:10:24) Recruiting the new winemaker (00:13:14) Moving to the region (00:16:16) Snapshot of modern Tokaj culture (00:21:31) Virtual tour of growing sites at Szent Tamas (00:31:39) Influence of local water sources (00:38:06) Sparkling Wines in Tokaj (00:35:13) Wines tasted: Pelle Tokaji Pezsgő Brut Nature 2019 Pelle Betsek Furmint- Hárslevelű 2019 Pelle Szent Tamás Furmint 2018 Borange (100% Hárslevelű) Zsófia Cuvée 2019 Pelle Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2018 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/545 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: László Pelle, Pelle Pince https://www.instagram.com/pellepince/ UK importer Winemakers Club - thewinemakersclub.co.uk  john@thewinemakersclub.co.uk 4420 7236 2936 Date recorded: 6 July 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/545 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com Tokaj series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/545 László Pelle, Pelle Pince www.interpretingwine.com/546 Anikó Kada, TR Wines Tállya Tokaj  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Oregon Winemaker Series. Produced in collaboration with Willamette Valley Winery Association.   Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region.   Giving wine students and wine lovers like yourself access to the minds behind the wines. Literally the next best thing to visiting the region yourself. Previously in episode 543 with Alex Sokol Blosser. Today in episode 544, welcoming Adam Campbell of Elk Cove (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:15) Adam Campbell Origin Story (00:07:42) Elk cove virtual tour 2GV project (00:10:46) Wines tasted: Estate Riesling Goodrich Chardonnay La Bohème If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/544 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove https://www.elkcove.com">Elk Cove website   Date recorded: 17 January 2020 https://www.interpretingwine.com/544">Listen and subscribe  CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/">Instagram https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook">Facebook https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter/">Twitter X https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin/">Linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube/">Youtube (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was on 6 March, 2020) Oregon Winemaker series direct links (2) https://www.interpretingwine.com/543">Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery  https://www.interpretingwine.com/544">Adam Campbell, Elk Cove 

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Oregon Winemaker Mini Series. Produced in collaboration with Willamette Valley Winery Association. Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region. Giving wine students and wine lovers alike access to the minds behind the wines. Literally the next best thing to visiting the region yourself. We kick things off today in the company of Alex Sokol Blosser of Sokol Blosser Winery (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:03) Alex Sokol Blosser Origin Story Cultural and historical context (00:25:03) Wines tasted: Evolution Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Estate Pinot Noir Bluebird Cuvée Sparkling Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery Sokol Blosser Winery website Date recorded: 17 January 2020 www.interpretingwine.com/543">Listen and subscribe  CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com SOCIAL LINKS: https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/">Instagram https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook">Facebook https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter/">Twitter X https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin/">Linkedin https://www.interpretingwine.com/youtube/">Youtube (This episode is a re-run. Original airdate was on 4 March, 2020) Oregon Winemaker series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/543">Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery  www.interpretingwine.com/544">Adam Campbell, Elk Cove   

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Carnuntum Winemaker Special Series. Produced in collaboration with Wine & Partners.   Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region. Giving wine students and wine lovers alike access to the minds behind the wines. Literally the next best thing to visiting the region yourself.  Previously in episode 541, focusing on a tasting of single vineyard wines from Carnuntum’s standout 2015 and 2019 vintages.  Today in episode 542, focusing on Rubin Carnuntum and the work that continues to support the evolution and communication of zweigelt as a high quality red varietal.  We close out the Carnuntum Winemaker series today in the company of Philipp Grassl, Karoline Taferner of Weinguts Philip Grassl and Taferner  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:06) Karoline Taferner, Philipp Grassl Origin Story (00:06:32) Regional geology (00:09:28) Rubin Carnuntum brand development (00:12:24) Quality wine development (00:18:06) Regional collaboration (00:23:03) Changing consumer perceptions and price signals (00:30:42) Wines tasted: Weingut Taferner, Rubin Carnuntum 2021 (https://www.tafi.at/produktseite/rubin-carnuntum-2018) Weingut Glatzer, Zweigelt Ried Haidacker DAC Bio 2019 1ÖTW  (https://www.weingutglatzer.at/de/produkt/haidacker-zweigelt-2017-1oetw/) Weingut Artner, Ried Steinäcker Zweigelt 2020 (https://www.artner.co.at/wein/rotweine/ried-steinaecker-zweigelt.html) Philipp Grassl, Ried Schüttenberg 1ÖTW 2019 (https://www.grassl.wine/collections/shop/products/ried-schuttenberg-2018-1otw) Weingut Familie Pitnauer, Bienenfresser Göttlesbrunner Zweigelt Carnuntum DAC 2015 (https://www.pitnauer.com/shop/bienenfresser-2021-075/) If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/542 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT:  Philipp Grassl,  Karoline Taferner ÖTW - Österreichische Traditionsweingüter - www.traditionsweingueter.at/home/ Rubin Carnuntum - www.carnuntum.com 2015 & 2019 Carnuntum matured - Masterclass @ VieVinum - https://wine-partners.at/en/events/carnuntum-masterclass-vievinum-en Date recorded: 14 Jan 2024 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com Carnuntum Winemaker series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/541 Johanna Markowitsch, Christina Netzl www.interpretingwine.com/542 Philipp Grassl, Karoline Taferner  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Carnuntum Winemaker Special Series. Produced in collaboration with Wine & Partners.   The first regional series of the year is in many ways a return to the origins of Interpreting Wine. Recorded in-person at the winery  with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region. Giving wine students and wine lovers alike access to the minds behind the wines. Literally the next best thing to visiting the region yourself.  Here in episode 541 foreshadowing a tasting planned for Vievinum Wine Fair 2024, focusing on a tasting of Single vineyard wines from Carnuntum’s standout 2015 and 2019 vintages. Before in episode 542, focusing on Rubin Carnuntum and the work that continues to support the communication of zweigelt as a high quality red varietal. We kick things off today in the company of Johanna Markowitsch and Christina Netzl of Weinguts Markowitsch and Netzl   (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:30) Johanna Markowitsch and Christina Netzl Origin Story (00:05:37) Intergenerational Winemaking (00:13:22) Rubin Carnuntum and impacts on local wines (00:18:00) ÖTW - Österreichische Traditionsweingüter -    (00:20:27) Wines tasted:  Weingut Payr, Ried Buhl 2015 (weblink) Weingut Netzl Anna-Christina Ried Bärnreiser 2015 (weblink) Ried Kirchweingarten 2015 (https://www.markowitsch.at/wein/ried-kirchweingarten-2015/)  Ried Rosenberg 2019 1 ÖTW (https://www.markowitsch.at/wein/ried-rosenberg-2019-1-oetw/) (00:42:09) Planting sites and the future  If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/541 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT:  Johanna Markowitsch, www.markowitsch.at Christina Netzl, www.netzl.com ÖTW - Österreichische Traditionsweingüter - www.traditionsweingueter.at/home/ Rubin Carnuntum - www.carnuntum.com 2015 & 2019 Carnuntum matured - Masterclass @ VieVinum - https://wine-partners.at/en/events/carnuntum-masterclass-vievinum-en Date recorded: 13 Jan 2024 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Carnuntum Winemaker series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/541 Johanna Markowitsch, Christina Netzl www.interpretingwine.com/542 Philipp Grassl, Karoline Taferner  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay Producer scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We close out the series today in the company of Francisco Carrau of Bodega Cerro Chapeu. Francisco is a legend of Uruguayan winemaking. Being the ninth generation of a family of viticulturist and winemakers. A dynasty that started in 1752 in Catalunya, Spain. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) High level overview of the family’s origins (00:08:03) First critical successes of Uruguayan wine in the UK market (00:11:54) Development of their project in Uruguay and early challenges (00:19:10) The process of Tannat finding its home in Uruguay (00:25:11) Wines tasted: (00:26:00) 1752 Gran Tradición Petit Manseng-Viognier 2019 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/cerro-chapeu-1752-gran-tradicion-petit-manseng-viognier-2019-melilla-montevideo-uruguay/) (00:36:24) Castel Pujol, Folklore, Tinto, 2022 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/castel-pujol-folklore-tinto-2022-rivera-uruguay/) (00:44:40) Changes in sustainability (00:47:00) Travel and communication plans for 2023 and beyond   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/540 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu www.cerrochapeu.com Date recorded: 27 Feb 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/540 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Uruguay Producer series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/539 Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas www.interpretingwine.com/540 Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu  

Ep 539: Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas, Uruguay Producer Series, 1/2   I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Santiago Deicas of Bodega Familia Deicas (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:35) Santiago Deicas Origin Story (00:04:40) The roots of the family winery (00:08:35) Cognac’s connections to Uruguay (00:11:10) Uruguay Climate (00:16:40) Climate’s effects on the wine (00:19:54) Canelones and Maldonado vineyard and geology tour (00:24:00) Background to wines tasted: (00:27:05) Atlántico Sur Albariño 2022 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/fd-atlantico-sur-albarino-2022-(2).pdf) (00:33:40) Bizarra Extravaganza Dark Side Albariño 2021 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/bizarra-dark-side-albarino-2021.docx-(1).pdf) (00:40:10) Bizarra Movement and wine range (00:47:55) Travel and communication If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/539 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas www.familiadeicas.com Date recorded: Fri 16 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/539 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Uruguay Producer series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/539 Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas www.interpretingwine.com/540 Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) Special Episode, commissioned by for your listening pleasure by Wines of Bourgogne. During this special episode recorded in June 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Bourgogne scene in the company of 2 producers from Bourgogne and Chablis, each holding key positions within the BIVB. Laurent Delaunay (co-President of the BIVB) and Anne Moreau (Co-President of the BIVB Communication Commission). We start the episode by looking at four key talking points for the region: Intergenerational Winemaking, Grower Diversity, Smaller Scale Winemaking and Broader Adaptations to climate change. We then transition into 1:1 discussions with first Laurent and then Anne. Taking a deep dive into their domaines through the lens of Interpreting Wine’s Six Wine Stories. Looking at people, culture, geography, geology, viticulture and winemaking. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Bourgogne available anywhere in podcast format. Make sure you save this episode as I’m sure it will demand repeat listens to further your understanding of the Bourgogne region for months or even years to come. Enjoy!   Please help to amplify this episode by sharing the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/538  The episode kicks off with  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Talking Point 1: Intergenerational Winemaking Talking Point 2: Grower Diversity Talking Point 3: Smaller Scale Winemaking Talking Point 4: Ongoing Change (00:21:30) Maison Edouard Delaunay origin story The role of Bourgogne Hautes Côtes in combating climate change Cultural insight on the journey Speculation and Price Stability Future for Maison Edouard Delaunay Climate adaptations learned from Languedoc (01:12:30) Domaine Louis Moreau origin story Experience of relocating to the region Welcoming culture of Chablis Chablis Terroir Climate Adaptations The next generation If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/538 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) Special Episode www.bourgogne-wines.com  www.chablis-wines.com Date recorded: Wed 28 Jun Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/538 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com

Special link: www.interpretingwine.com/d3help    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode focusing on the WSET Diploma D3, D4 and D5 Theory Exams.  Today, Anne McHale MW covers the seven most commonly made exam mistakes based on her extensive analysis of the most recent examiners report.  Anne describes examples of mistakes taken from past papers, and gives tips on how to address each of these. As you may know, Anne runs a coaching programme to support students prepare for the D3, D4 and D5 theory exams called Diplomatherapy. I have partnered with Anne to offer four exclusive bonuses for Interpreting Wine listeners who sign up to Diplomatherapy in 2023. To learn more head to interpretingwine.com/d3help  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:14) Diploma Pass Rates from 2022 (00:04:30) Mistake #1: Not respecting the marking weightings give (00:7:24) Mistake #2: Candidate not including learnings from D1, D2 AND D3, D4, D5 (00:11:42) Mistake #3: Not structuring your answers logically (00:18:32) Mistake #4: Not including the right amount of detail in your answer (00:23:52) Mistake #5: Inadequate knowledge of lesser-known regions (00:27:55) Mistake #6: Not applying enough analysis in your answers (00:32:47) Mistake #7: Not answering the question properly (00:41:14) Diplomatherapy 2023 overview (00:45:00) Interpreting Wine Exclusive Bonuses   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/537 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Anne McHale MW www.interpretingwine.com/d3help Date recorded: 21 June 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/537 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com

We close out the Cava series today in the company of Eva Plazas Torné of Vilarnau (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Eva Plazas Torné Origin Story Changes in the CAVA region over time Climate change Grape varieties in CAVA Rootstock Organic Viticulture Virtual tour of region Drought mitigation and winemaking Market perceptions of CAVA   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/536 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau www.vilarnau.es/en Date recorded: 25 May 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/536 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Cava series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/535 Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella www.interpretingwine.com/536 Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Cava Special Series.. Across these 2 episodes recorded in March and May 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Cava scene in the company of 2 producers. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Cava available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Mireia Pujol-Busquets of Alta Alella (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Mireia Pujol-Busquets Origin Story Alta Alella Winemaking Community Visual tour of property Geological influences Viticultural practices Planting locations If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/535 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella https://altaalella.wine Date recorded: 8 Mar 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/535 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com Cava series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/535 Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella www.interpretingwine.com/536 Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau

We close out the NZ Organic series today in the company of Rosie Finn of Neudorf Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:24) Rosie Finn Origin Story Neudorf people Reflections on harvest 2023 NZ and Nelson overview Climate deep dive Neudorf Organics philosophy and vineyard examples Communication and Marketing Winemaking philosophy Neudorf in the UK If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/534 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards www.neudorf.co.nz Date recorded: 15 May 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/534 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com NZ Organic series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/533 Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines www.interpretingwine.com/534 Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the NZ Organic Special Series. Across these two episodes recorded in May 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern NZ Organic scene in the company of two producers. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of the region and philosophy available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Anna Flowerday of Te Whare Ra Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Anna Flowerday Origin Story Winegrowing Origins in McLaren Vale, Australia Marlborough’s culture and meteoric rise 2023 marking 50 years since the first Marlborough plantings Virtual regional tour Deep dive into winemaking culture at Te Whare Ra after 20 vintages Wairau Valley geology and soil types Organic and biodynamic journey at Te Whare Ra NZ organic production and quality Te Whare Ra wines bringing up 20 export markets   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/533 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines www.twrwines.co.nz Date recorded: 11 May 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/533 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   NZ Organic series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/533 Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines www.interpretingwine.com/534 Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards

We close out the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Adam Campbell of Elk Cove (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Adam Campbell Origin Story First generation Willamette Valley pioneers New and existing plantings at Elk Cove  Geology and AVA virtual tour Bonsai Viticulture International Perception of Oregon Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Enotourism If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/532 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove www.elkcove.com Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/532 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove  

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Pam Walden of Willful Wine (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Pam Walden Origin Story Evolution of production facilities  Urban Winemaking  Portland Winemaker Community Grape Sourcing and Blending If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/531 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.willfulwine.com Date recorded: 21 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/531 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove