Interpreting Wine Podcast

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...

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) Wi...

 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 producer...

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 Tá...

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...

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 th...

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 ...

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 ...

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 al...

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 clo...

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 fo...

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) an...

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 pas...

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 winem...

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 n...

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

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 o...

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...

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

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