The Wine Conversation
The Wine Conversation
Created for wine-lovers, this magazine-style podsite explores the fascinating world of wine, full of amazing people and places. Listen in and be part of the wine conversation.
Episodes
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Jul 17, 2022 • 1h 11min
▻ Omnibus XV
All the latest wine news and independent views. John Stimpfig reveals why he thinks the Champagne region is shooting itself in the foot over herbicides, Elin McCoy reports on the sale of Joseph Phelps and the trend for other iconic Napa and Sonoma estates to sell out to big corporations, as well as why some wineries won’t be insurable in the future and much, much more.
Jul 4, 2022 • 1h 7min
▻ Tor Kenward
Elin McCoy talks to Tor Kenward of Tor in our "Great Wine Lives" series – a fascinating conversation from the man who has been at the heart of the Napa Valley since 1977, who brought the great chefs to California, including Julia Child and now makes award-winning Cabernet from Napa’s greatest vineyards.More information at wine-conversation.com
Jun 27, 2022 • 39min
▻ Being an Outsider in Bordeaux
Jane Anson talks to Namratha Prashanth, who left Bangalore after an abusive marriage to create a new life, a new business and a new brand in Bordeaux.
Jun 13, 2022 • 1h 12min
▻ Paul Hobbs
In our “Great Wine Lives” series, Elin McCoy talk to visionary winemaker Paul Hobbs, who is today making wine in four continents. From been chosen by Robert Mondavi as a young winemaker to work on Opus One, helping Nicolas Catena in Argentina, setting up his own wineries, in California, Cahors, Galicia, the Finger Lakes and Armenia, meet the man who really does have a global wine vision.More information at wine-conversation.com
Jun 6, 2022 • 37min
▻ The Queen Who Taught The English How to Drink – Eleanor of Aquitaine
As we celebrate our Great Queen of England’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back on another remarkable Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Jane Anson talks to leading French historian Stéphane Bern about this remarkable woman who taught the English how to drink wine.
May 27, 2022 • 24min
▻ Bordeaux 2021
Leading Bordeaux expert Jane Anson of www.janeanson.com talks about the 2021 Bordeaux vintage. Jane tasted over 800 wines during En Primeur – she relates her overall impression of the vintage, reveals her star wines, discusses which terroirs did well and which did not, and tells where you can find value for money.Find out more at wine-conversation.com
May 23, 2022 • 50min
▻ Hervé Berland
In our “Great Wine Lives” series, Sarah Kemp talks to Hervé Berland about his 30-plus years at Château Mouton Rothschild and then leading the green revolution at Château Montrose. Memories of working with Baron Philippe de Rothschild, his daughter Philippine, the move to Montrose and why, though he is retiring from Château Montrose, he is looking forward to his next wine adventure.More information at wine-conversation.com
May 16, 2022 • 1h 4min
▻ Omnibus XIV
Listen in to Omnibus 14 for news and unfiltered independent views – how the Ukraine war is affecting the wine world, the first US$1,000 wine-tasting tour in Napa Valley, Jane Anson’s first thoughts on Bordeaux 2021, the wine sale of the year, Prince Robert of Luxembourg’s private cellar to be auctioned for charity plus much more.Find out more at wine-conversation.com
Apr 28, 2022 • 11min
▻ Viva Argentina! – Part Six
Viva Argentina! – Thinking about visiting Argentina? Bernard Fontannaz of Finca La Anita talks to us about how visitors can enjoy an entire meal cooked over fire and which wines match each dish, while relaxing at the foot of the Andes mountains. Ready to fly?!Find out more at wine-conversation.com
Apr 28, 2022 • 15min
▻ Viva Argentina! – Part Five
Viva Argentina! – We discuss the age-ability of Malbec with Juan Marco of Finca Decero, definitely collector’s items for the future.Find out more at wine-conversation.com
