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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.

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00:59:35

▻ Burgundy with Jasper Morris MW

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/11/16

Jasper Morris MW talks about the second edition of his book, “Inside Burgundy,” and what has changed since the first edition 11 years ago. Listen to him discuss how producers are changing viticultural and cellar practices to combat climate change, plus which vintages to drink and which to keep, and where you can find value – unmissable for any Burgundy lover. More information at wine-conversation.com

00:52:49

▻ Randall Grahm

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/11/11

In our series “Great Wine Lives” Elin McCoy interviews the iconoclastic maverick Californian winemaker Randall Grahm. Tune in to hear him talk about his extraordinary life, how he started out wanting to make Pinot, the Bonny Doom years, the death of the cork dinner, his latest vineyard Popelouchum and why he has teamed up with Gallo to make “The Language of Yes”.More information at www.wine-conversation.com

00:35:25

▻ Climate Change with Jeremy Cukierman MW

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/11/05

As the world leaders gather for COP26, Jane Anson talks to Jeremy Cukierman MW about his new book “Quel Vin Pour Demain?” which looks at the short and long-term impact of climate change on the wine industry. A timely discussion on a topic that affects every producer today.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

00:40:02

▻ The Bordeaux Market in the US

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/11/03

Why are Bordeaux wines sales up 21% year-on-year in the US despite the tariffs? Elin McCoy investigates Americans’ renewed love affair with Bordeaux, and finds out from the top US retailers which châteaux are selling best and who is today’s Bordeaux poster boy or girl.

✒ Book Review – South of Somewhere

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/10/29

Brian St Pierre reviews South of Somewhere by Robert V. Camuto.

00:41:05

▻ Vitalie Taittinger

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/10/29

In our series “The Next Generation” Elin McCoy talks to Vitalie Taittinger about taking over from her father as President at Champagne Taittinger. She describes her childhood in Reims, her inspiration for joining the company and her vision for its future.Find out more at: wine-conversation.com

00:51:11

▻ The Irish Influence on Bordeaux with Professor...

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/10/26

Who knew that the Irish were responsible for modern Bordeaux? Listen in to hear Jane Anson’s fascinating interview with Professor Charles Ludington who talks about how the Irish played a crucial role in developing the commerce and the style of Bordeaux wine.More information at wine-conversation.com

✒ Siepi

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/10/20

Hugely impressed with the current vintages from Siepi. No wonder Italy is the current star of the fine wine market.

01:00:02

▻ Omnibus IX

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/10/19

Elin McCoy assesses the quality and quantity of the 2021 vintage in Europe and the US, John Stimpfig looks at the Liv-ex 2021 classification’s winners and losers, plus the lawsuit in St Emilion, sale of Jancisrobinson.com, Napa’s elaborate tasting rooms, and more, lively discussions in this month’s episode.

✒ The Bunch Tasting

The Wine Conversation ·

2021/10/11

The UK’s independent wine merchants are the source of the best value for money wines you can buy. The recent Bunch tasting demonstrated why. Find out some of the star wines they were showing.