Interpreting Wine Podcast

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Today's conversation features Theresa Breuer, Weingut Georg Breuer in Rheingau, Germany.

I visited the winery in July 2024 at the invitation of Wines of Germany. Theresa shows that applying the model to a multi-generational family busines...

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Today's conversation features Joe Wiens of Lost Ranch Winery.

He provides the ultimate test of the Winery Fingerprint. 

Having recently appeared discussing Wiens Cellars. 

Across his two projects he's in the Same...

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Today's conversation features Joe Wiens, Wiens Cellars.

Joe features twice in this series for two different projects, both in Temecula, Southern California, where I visited in June 2025 at the invitation of Temecula Wines. Joe shows that ...

Today's conversation features Steven Thompson of Analemma Wines in Mosier on the Oregon side of the Columbia Gorge.

Hearing his origin story we get a sense of both his deeper motivations and twists and turns on the way. But as you will hear, I believe to break through the noise more effectively they need something much sharper. 

And listening back to this episode I really love what we discover...

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Brick House should be a familiar name, not just because of their stellar wines, but because Brick House founder Doug Tunnell is a two-time Interpreting Wine guest. 

With Savannah having now taken the reins of the operation there is natura...

We close out the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Maryam Ahmed, Maryam + Company

The Mosaic of Wine intro

Maryam Ahmed Origin Story - Hospitality focus, Creating a wine brand

Culture - Storytelling development and allowing consumers to participate in the story

Expertise x Challenge - Seeking challenge and having values challenged over time

Se...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Raimonds Tomsons

The Mosaic of Wine intro

Raimonds Tomsons Origin Story - Soviet Union

Culture - Baltics success in sommelier competitions

Expertise - WSET Diploma studies, Training sessions

Challenge - Input needed to acquire wine knowledge

Service - Giving back to sommelier commu...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Amelia Jukes

Amelia Jukes Origin Story - Discovering wine and a love for Australia, Hallowed Ground

Culture - Events to successfully bridge the gap to Australia

Expertise - Standing out in the crowded London event scene, 

Challenge - Changing misconceptions about Australia, Undervalued Australian Fine Wines...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Giles Cooke MW, Thistledown Wines

The Mosaic of Wine intro

Giles Cooke MW Origin Story - High-level overview, WSET Diploma scholarships, Influence of Spain and Australia

Culture - Past marketing messages from Australia, Dwindling routes to market, Consumer mindset

Challenge - Australia losing ground and usi...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Matt Deller, CEO, Wirra Wirra and Ashton Hills

Matt Deller Origin Story and Culture - Early mentors, Commercialisation focus in New Zealand, US and Australia 

Expertise - Wirra Wirra deep dive, Customer segmentation and End need states, Translating the McLaren Vale story

Challenge - Connection and Communication with new...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Rachel Clawson, Barrel Room Media

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:01:30) Rachel Clawson Origin Story - Transition from Finance to Wine Industry, Barrel Room Media, 

(00:01:30) Culture and Expertise- Athletics and Fitness influence, Wine Learning Opportunities, Washington and Oregon winemaking communities, Collab...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Jasper Morris, Master of Wine

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:01:30) Jasper Morris Origin Story - Reading Modern History, Starting in business with Tony Verdin, Becky Wasserman 

(00:07:40) Culture - Generational and cultural changes in Burgundy, Importer appreciation for Burgundy, Lagging consumer demand

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Mikk Parre, Bombay Club

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:01:25) Mikk Parre Origin Story - First ASI bootcamp, First mentor - Jana Zaštšerinski, Best Sommelier of Europe, Middle East, Africa

(00:010:30) Culture - Estonian cultural, Baltic sommelier culture, Scandinavian influence

(00:22:55) Expertise ...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:02:45) Christina Pickard Origin Story, From Acting to Day-job at Vinopolis, Terroirs and Natural wine as a path into wine, Conscious drinking vs Marketing, Moving to Perth Australia and Hudson Valley New York

(00:25:55) Culture - Changes in New Y...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Anne McHale, Master of Wine

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:01:30) Anne McHale Origin Story - Early experiences in wine, 

(00:08:30) Culture - Influences from first roles, Berry Brothers and Rudd

(00:24:00) Expertise - Master of Wine Programme Overview, 

(00:30:30) Challenge - Different...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Liz Mercer, Partner, WISE

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:01:30) Liz Mercer Origin Story and Challenge - Leaving Napa Valley

(00:20:04) Culture - Napa Valley wine culture, Enotourism Changes over time, The Platinum Rule

(00:28:30) Expertise - Going full-time in the wine industry, Taught vs learned h...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Kelsey Glasser, Owner @ Arden, Portland, a Wine Enthusiast top 50 rated wine restaurant. 

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:01:30) Kelsey Glasser Origin Story - Los Angeles to Portland, Showmanship and Storytelling in wine service

(00:26:17) Culture - Oregon producers taking risks with grape choices, The American ...

We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Justin Howard-Sneyd, Master of Wine

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:01:50) Justin Howard-Sneyd Origin Story - International Wine Challenge, Fulham Road Wine Centre, Flying Winemaker, Chapel Down, Supermarket Buying, Regenerative Agriculture 

(00:17:25) Culture - Regen community, Longer term goals

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We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Dirceu Vianna Junior, Master of Wine

(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

(00:01:16) Dirceu Vianna Junior Origin Story - From Brazil to the UK, First exposure to wine, Master of Wine Journey and Continuing Professional Development

(00:35:57) Expertise - Consumer Study and Education

(00:41:49) Challenge and S...