We continue the 2024 Georgia Travel Series today in the company of four guests who will offer us a range of viewpoints on the Georgian capital Tbilisi. This episode will hopefully not only encourage you to book your flight to this incredible city. But also to guide towards less obvious ways to explore Tbilisi while you’re there. (00:00:08) Episode …

We kick things off today in the company of three guests to discuss the series of Wine Fairs that take place in and around Tbilisi each year in May. During my visit this included the two day Zero Compromise Fair, The Saamuri Wine Fair, Sherekilebi and the New Wine Fair. Absolutely making this the best time of the year to visit. For those who want to…

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to back the DOP Cebreros Series. Specially commissioned by for your listening pleasure by DOP Cebreros. Today we close out the series in what I think is the most logical of places, in the vineyads. This landmark episode serves as a virtual tour of three representative zones of the Sierr…

We continue the DOP Cebreros series today with coverage of Conectando Gredos 2024 (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:03:25) Daniel Ramos - Bodegas Daniel Ramos (00:12:17) Barbara Requejo - Las Pedreras (00:19:45) Ariana Rolich - AR Wine (00:31:11) Doreen Auerbach - Vino y se quedó (00:39:35) Agustín Trapero - Sommelier (00:45:27) León Benazerraf and Bego…

We continue the PEER 2 PEER series today in the company of Alex Taylor of The Online Tasting Company. In what is a fantastic deep dive into an entrepreneurial journey that began in early 2020. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Alex Taylor Origin Story (00:03:10) Discuss the problem they solve (00:06:05) Sulphites deep dive (00:13:30) The discover…

We kick things off this series today in the company of Jenni Davis of Grape Nights. In today’s conversation we focus on her journey of planting a small vineyard. And the challenges she and her husband have overcome to this point. (00:00:08) Episode intro Jenni Davis Origin Story Starting the Wine Journey Pre-prepping Prepping the land Planting Grap…

(00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Hannah Tovey - Event Director (00:02:50) Reflections on London Wine Fair 2023 (00:06:50) New and returning exhibitors at LWF 2024 (00:12:30) Interpreting Wine reflections on exhibitors from New York, Serbia and Georgia (00:14:28) London Wine Fair Pop ups - including New Zealand, South Africa and Georgia (00:17:08…

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode featuring Milos Panjkovic of Serbian Winery Vinarija Panjkovic. This episode has been specially commissioned for your listening pleasure by Vinarija Panjkovic. An episode which weaves together Interpreting Wine’s six wine stories, people, culture, geography, geology…

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we feature the first talk at the recent Real Wine Fair 2024. The mighty topic A Question of Taste. Featuring author Alice Feiring and Doug Wregg of Les Caves de Pyrene – hosted by Christina Pickard of Wine Enthusiast. I love being able to share this talk with those of you who couldn’t make it t…

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to Festival Naturalista 2024 in the company of organiser Nadja Miklusicak. This year’s edition takes place on Saturday 1 June 2024. *Tickets are now on sale at www.naturalista.sk Nadja and husband Andrej have made wine in Svaty Jur, Slovakia since 2018 under the brand Naboso. And …

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Sierra de Gredos Series. Produced in collaboration with DOP Cebreros. Today’s episode features two pioneers of garnacha production in the region, Daniel Ramos of bodega Daniel Ramos. And Dani Landi of Comando G. Conectando Gredos 2024 wine fair takes place in Avila, Spain on Sund…

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.academieduvi…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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 be…

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 behin…

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. Li…

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 roote…

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. Subsc…

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 expl…

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 p…

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 example…

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 …

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 C…

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 …

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…

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 Val…

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.in…

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Doug Tunnell of Brick House Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Brick House Vineyards update Adapting to challenging 2020 vintage Virtual Learnings on-line Geology at Ribbon Ridge Plantings Deep Dive Brick House Yeast DNA Research 2022 Vintage Overview Growing Export mar…

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Brianne Day of Day Wines (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Brianne Day Origin Story People and Winemaking Connection with Oregon sites Choosing grape varieties Export and Domestic markets Business flexibility and adaptations since 2020 Getting new people into wine Observations o…

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Scott Neal of Coeur De Terre Vineyard (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Scott Neal Origin Story CDT team virtual introductions Property Virtual Tour Van Duzer Corridor and Geology The Missoula floods and impact on Oregon UK Export Markets On-site experience If you know someone w…

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 Special Series. Across these 6 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 we’ll be exploring the modern Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 scene in the company of 6 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to refl…

The Wine Travel Awards Ceremony Registration: www.interpretingwine.com/wta23 I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you a special episode released in the run-up to London Wine Fair 2023. As returning Podcast media partner in 2023, this year London Wine Fair collaborated with Interpreting Wine to offer an exhibitor exclusive priz…

We close out the Uruguay 2023 series today with coverage of the Uruguay Wine in London tasting held on Fri 24 March 2023 at London’s iconic 67 Pall Mall. The day kicked off with a tasting of Uruguay Wine led by Amanda Barnes, South America Expert and author of the South America Wine Guide. Followed by Masterclasses for an invited group of journalis…

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a very special Uruguay 2023 Series. specially commissioned by Uruguay Wine for your listening pleasure. Across these 2 episodes recorded in March 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay 2023 scene first in the company of 3 world renowned flying winemakers and in the second part of…

We close out the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Bruce Murray of Boundary Breaks (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Vineyard Plantings Overview Establishing Young Riesling Vines Picking Decisions and Winemaking Mitigating Disease Pressure Red Grape Growing Deep Dive Future Business Strategies Sustainability Programme Finger Lak…

We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Oskar Bynke, Thijs Verschuuren of Hermann J Wiemer (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Thijs Verschuuren Origin Story Biodynamics at Wiemer overview Demeter Certification Process and Day-to-day Practicalities Certifications and Sustainability Biodynamics at Wiemer Deep Dive Future …

We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Matthew Doyle of Doyle Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:54) Matthew Doyle Origin Story Introducing the Doyle Vineyards Team Grape Customers Finger Lakes Virtual Tour Soil Diversity and Lake Site Grape Types: Natives, Hybrids and Vinifera Natives and Hybrids Deep Dive - Gro…

We continue the New York Grower 2023 series today in the company of Jason Hazlitt of Sawmill Creek Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Jason Hazlitt Origin Story Wine grower winemaker communication Core team virtual intro Grapegrowing community Hybrid vs vinifera sites and considerations Geography of growing sites and microclimates Grape …

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Grower 2023 Special Series. Across these 7 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern New York Grower 2023 scene in the company of 6 producers. Including a Deep Dive into the New York Wine and Grape Foundations’ Sustainable Vineyard Certification…

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Grower 2023 Special Series. specially commissioned by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation for your listening pleasure. Across these 7 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern New York grape growing scene in the company of 6 producers. Includ…

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Grower 2023 Special Series. specially commissioned by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation for your listening pleasure. Across these 7 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern New York grape growing scene in the company of 6 producers. Includ…

Participate in Exhibitor-only Special Promotion at: www.interpretingwine.com/lwf23 I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode looking ahead to the London Wine Fair 2023 with Event Director, Hannah Tovey. Interpreting Wine is once again the Fair’s Podcast Media Partner and today we’ll be announcing a special …

We close out the California Winemaker series today in the company of Joan Kautz, Steve Millier of Ironstone Vineyards (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Joan Kautz, Steve Millier Origin Story Genesis of Grape Growing in Lodi Lodi Geography and Murphys Orientation Grape Sourcing Policy Enotourism at Ironstone Sustainability and Availability of Wate…

We continue the California Winemaker series today in the company of Tyler Thomas of Star Lane Vineyard, Dierberg Vineyard (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Tyler Thomas Origin Story Tyler’s Transition from Botany to Viticulture and Enology Dierberg Family and Vineyard intro Key Staff and Estate Philosophy Santa Barbara County History Pioneers Die…

We continue the California Winemaker series today in the company of Will Costello MS of Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estate (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Will Costello MS Origin Story Discoveries in Santa Barbara Miller Family Winery Santa Barbara Geography and Point Conception Soil Diversity and Bien Nacido Winemaking and Grape Sales Export M…

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the California Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in Feb and Mar 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern California Winemaker scene in the company of 4 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of l…