TRINKTalks
The TRINK Talks Podcast is part of TRINK Magazine (launched in 2020), an independent quarterly digital publication exploring the “German-speaking wines” of Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Founders Paula Redes Sidore, based in Germany, and Valerie Kathawala, in New York, were brought together by their shared love for these wines and the conviction that a deep understanding of the cultural contexts in which they are embedded is essential to appreciating them fully. #Wine #Food #Education #Entertainment #PersonalStories
Episodes
Welcome to Episode 12 of TRINKTalks! In this episode, we discuss Camilla Gierda’s book Natural Trailblazers. This publication explores the intersection of natural wine, climate change, and sustainability, highlighting how organic farming, biodiversity, and alternative packaging can reduce the wine industry’s environmental impact. The journey to identify trailblazing producers committed to sustainable practices is both complex and r...
Welcome to Episode 12 of TRINKTalks! In this conversation, Jule and Kai Schätzel discuss their journey into winemaking, emphasizing the importance of sustainable farming practices and the role of community in the winemaking process. They share insights on the philosophy of balance in winemaking, the transition to natural wines, and the challenges faced along the way. The discussion highlights the significance of innovation in tradi...
Welcome to Episode 11 of TRINKTalks! In this episode we sit down with Marco Simonit, renowned Italian agronomist and co-founder of Simonit & Sirch, the world’s leading vine pruning consultancy. Marco shares the story of what first drew him to the art of vine pruning, how he developed his pioneering gentle pruning technique, and why it’s transforming vineyards across the world.
We delve into the unique challenges facing German an...
Welcome to Episode 10 of TRINKTalks! In this episode, we dive into Austria’s organic wine movement with two highly respected winemakers — Fred Loimer and Gerhard Wohlmuth. From biodynamic practices to the unique terroirs of Kamptal and Südsteiermark, discover how these pioneers are redefining quality and sustainability in Austrian wine.
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Welcome to Episode 9 of TRINKTalks! Today TrinkTalks gives the floor to contributing writer Christoph Raffelt, a fellow podcaster and German wine pioneer. Tune in as Christoff interviews Mosel region wine producers Tobias Feiden, Gernot Kohlmann, & Jonas Dostert on their approaches and challenges when it comes to producing great pinot noir wines.
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Welcome to Episode 8 of TRINKTalks! Join Paula and Valerie as they sit down with Sophie Christmann of Weingut A. Christmann, in the Pfalz region, Germany's second largest wine growing region. Sophie talks to us about her background and transition into the Christmann winery, working with her father and focusing on Pinot and Riesling. We also get to hear about her thoughts on the selección masal from Burgundy, and her implementat...
Welcome to Episode 7 of TRINKTalks! Join Paula and Valerie as they sit down with Hoss Hauksson of Hauksson Weine, in Klingnau Switzerland. In this episode Hoss discusses his passion for biodynamics and his research into Shamanism and plant communication. He also elaborates on his experimentation when it comes to the plantings within his vineyard plots. This is truly an interesting topic you are not going to want to miss!
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Welcome to Episode 6 of TRINKTalks! Join Paula and Valerie as they sit down with Nik Weis of Weingut Nik Weis - St. Urbans-Hof. In this episode, Nik shares his passion for Riesling and introduces us to his exceptional wines. He delves into his fascinating vineyard experiments, driven by his curiosity about what makes certain vines produce superior wines. Nik reveals how he uncovered a surprising truth: it’s not the age of the vines...
Welcome to Episode 5 of TRINKTalks. In today’s episode Paula and Valerie talk to three guests, Mason Washington, Founder of LELIYG, along with Carolin and Erik Riffel of Weingut Riffel located in Bingen am Rhein, in the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Today’s conversation introduces the Riffel winery and its wines as well as the heartwarming story of Mason’s collaboration with the Riffels', in their journey ...
Welcome toEpisode 4 of TRINKTalks. Listen in as Paula and Valerie talk with Dorli Muhr ofWeingut Dorli Muhr about her wine making journey and her ongoing love affair with the Blaufrankisch grape variety of the Spitzberg in the Carinthian region of upper Austria. The vineyards are cultivated organically, and obtaining the characteristic freshness and finesse in the wine is not always easy, but Dorli’s commitment and passion to her...
Welcome to Episode 3 of TRINKTalks. Today’s conversation is with Jancis Robinson, an absolute power house within the wine world. Listen in as she discusses Riesling (one of her favorite wines!), as well as the German market and what it might do to help exports to countries like England where there is a need for more German wines and German wine education.
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Welcome to Episode 2 of TRINKTalks. Today’s conversation is with Daniel Pfitscher of Weingut Pfitscher in Bolzano, located in South Tyrol, Northern Italy. Daniel talks to us about the evolution of winemaking at Pfitscher and their role in the development of quality wines in Alto Adige, especially Pinot Noir (aka Blauburgunder). Daniel also proudly discusses their most recent award winning wine Pinot Nero Riserva Vigna das Langefeld...
Welcome to Episode 1 of TRINKTalks. Today’s conversation is with Moritz Haidle of Weingut Karl Haidle. Moritz discusses the Remstal wine region, and gives his assessment of climate change as well as his opinions on organic winemaking. Moritz also shares his reasoning and passion for producing Riesling and Lemberger wines!
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SAVE THE DATE! Episode 1 of TRINKTalks airs January 7th!
Join us in welcoming TRINKTalks to the air waves! In the coming weeks TRINK Talks will begin releasing episodes.
Hosts Paula Redes Sidore and Valerie Kathawala, co-founders of TRINK Magazine introduce TRINKTalks, a podcast that will be available on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!
The upcoming episodes will showcase their passion for German-speaking w...
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