UK Wine Show
Chris Scott
The UK Wine Show is all about wine and the UK wine scene. We interview winemakers, consumers, wine bar owners, scientists, you name it, if it is about wine in the UK we will cover it. Almost all good wine from around the world washes up on these shores so we'll find out more about the people behind the wines that are making a splash.
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Mar 23, 2007 • 0sec
Richard Selley Geology and Wine Part 1
Richard Selley is a Professor of Geology and a Senior Research Fellow at Imperial College, London. He explains how the different soil and rock types affect the vines that are grown on them.
Mar 16, 2007 • 0sec
Matt Skinner
Australian-born Matt Skinner is sommelier at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant and a well-known personality in the UK wine world. Matt tells us how he got to where he is today, starting 13 years ago in an Aussie bottle shop.
Mar 9, 2007 • 0sec
Joel Peterson on the Zinfandel grape
Joel Peterson is founder of Ravenswood, the largest producer of Zinfandel in the world. In this second interview with Joel we discuss the latest genetic research into the origins of the Zinfandel grape.
Mar 2, 2007 • 0sec
Joel Peterson of Ravenswood Winery
Joel Peterson is founder of Ravenswood in Sonoma, California. Ravenswood is the largest producer of Zinfandel in the world and is now owned by Constellation Brands. Find out why Joel is so passionate about Zinfandel and how he became the 'King of Zin'.
Feb 23, 2007 • 0sec
Nicholas Ingham Fairtrade Wine
As Fairtrade Fortnight approaches we talk to Nicholas Ingham of Fairtrade wine importers Grape-2-Wine and find out how the Fairtrade foundation can help producers in developing countries to get a better deal for their wines.
Feb 16, 2007 • 0sec
Jamie Goode on Wine Science
This week we talk to Jamie Goode about his book, Wine Science, and wine blog and website, wineanorak.com.
Feb 9, 2007 • 0sec
Parri Estate and Fleurieu Peninsula
This week we talk to Michael House from Parri Estate in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Australia. We discover the differences between the Fleurieu Peninsula and neighbouring McLaren Vale region.
Feb 2, 2007 • 0sec
Jamie Goode on wine faults
Jamie Goode, expert in the science of winemaking, explores common wine faults such as Brettanomyces and volatile acidity. Topics covered include the impact of a shipwreck on the South African wine industry, the controversy surrounding screw caps, and the connection between terroir and wine faults.
Jan 26, 2007 • 0sec
Richard Selley Global Warming and Wine in Britain
Richard Selley is a Professor of Geology and a Senior Research Fellow at Imperial College, London. He is author of The Winelands of Britain and shares with us his knowledge on climate change in Britain relating to wine.
Jan 19, 2007 • 0sec
Isabelle Legeron on the Master of Wine programme
Isabelle Legeron from Wine Labs is studying for her Master of Wine. Find out how Isabelle has found the course, what her motivations are and the rewards she hopes an 'MW' may bring.
