Podcast Episodes

Ep 219: Mastering Pinot Noir: Ernst Loosen on Crafting Iconic Wines Around the World (Part 2)

Episode 235

Hello wine friends, and welcome back! This week we dive into Part Two of my conversation with Ernst Loosen of Dr.Loosen. If Part One was all about Riesling royalty, this one is for the Pinot aficiona…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep 218: The King of Riesling: Ernst Loosen on Mosel, Terroir & Global Riesling Projects (Part 1)

Episode 234

Hello wine friends, and welcome back! Today’s guest is none other than Ernst Loosen - widely regarded as Riesling royalty and the visionary behind Germany’s legendary Dr. Loosen estate in the Mosel V…

Published on 6 months ago

Ep 217: Exploring Cariñena, VIGNO, and Chile’s Maule Valley with Derek Mossman Knapp, Winemaker & Co-Founder of Garage Wine Co (Part 2)

Episode 233

Welcome back, wine friends! In Part 2 of our journey through Chile’s Maule Valley, we’re staying put in the rugged, dry-farmed interior to uncover even more of its rich viticultural story. Returning …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Ep 216: Exploring País and the Secano Interior of Maule Valley with Derek Mossmann Knapp, Winemaker and Co-Founder of Garage Wine Co (Part 1)

Episode 232

Hello wine friends, and welcome back to another episode! Today, we’re taking a journey to Chile — but not just any part of it — to the Maule Valley's Secano Interior, a region that feels like a livin…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 215: Wines of Lisbon with Wine Presenter & Creator Libby Brodie

Episode 231

Hello and Welcome back Wine friends! In this insightful episode, we dive into the vibrant wine scene of Lisbon with the brilliant Libby Brodie — wine consultant, journalist, and presenter based in Lo…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 214: Before the Bubbles - Vins Clairs with Perrier-Jouët & Mumm

Episode 229

Hello wine friends. In this Champagne episode we go behind the bubbles with a rare insider’s look at the still base wines of Champagne—vin clairs. From tasting sessions at iconic houses like Perrier-…

Published on 7 months ago

Ep 213: Five Wines to Try Before You Die with Head Sommelier Maxim Kassir (Part 2)

Season 6 Episode 228

Hello wine friends and welcome back! This is part two of our conversation with Maxim Kassir, Head Sommelier at The Aubrey in the world-renowned luxury Mandarin Oriental.

Max is no stranger to opening…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Ep 212: Rice, Yeast & Koji: The Art & Science of Sake Brewing with Head Sommelier Maxim Kassir (Part 1)

Episode 227

Hello, wine friends! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the fascinating world of sake—what it is, how it's made, and why we often drink it like wine. Get ready for a deep dive into fermentation sc…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 211: The Ultimate Chenin Blanc Quiz with Liam D'Arcy aka The Wine Wally - Will They Pass or Fail?

Episode 226

Welcome back Wine friends! In this episode, I’m joined by Liam D’Arcy, better known as The Wine Wally on Instagram, a wine enthusiast who has built a thriving online community of over 104,000 followe…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 210: Criolla Varieties & The Roots of South American Wine with Amanda Barnes MW (Part 2)

Episode 225

Welcome back wine friends! In this exciting episode we return with part two of our conversation with Amanda Barnes, a newly crowned Master of Wine and an authority on South American wine. Amanda shar…

Published on 8 months ago