Read Between the Wines Podcast
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEverything has been said about wine, but not by me. The world of wine is amazing and so vast and is made of fascinating people. Read Between the Wines is a podcast about wine, but more about the people who made this world so unique. Winemakers, sommeliers, wine critics and more.
I want to share with you my passion for wine, about the people and their beloved terroir.
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E59 - BOTTEGA - Sandro Bottega
July 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBFor Episode 59, we have the distinct honor of featuring one of the biggest names in the winemaking industry. We are privileged to interview Sandro Bottega, a name synonymous with excellence and innovation in viticulture. As the visionary leader of the Bottega SPA empire, Sandro has not only elevated the art of winemaking but has also set a global standard with his Prosecco. His products, celebrated for their unparalleled quality, grace the shelves of virtually every airport worldwide, makin...
E58 - Foreign Affair Winery, René Van Ede
July 03, 2024 19:33 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBFor Episode 58 of Read Between the Wines, we are visiting one of the most iconic wineries in the Niagara region of Canada. This is our second episode featuring The Foreign Affair Winery, and this time, we are chatting with the new winemaker—well, kind of new—René Van Ede, who has been with Foreign Affair since 2020. Foreign Affair is own by Corby Spirit & Wine since 2017 – part of the Pernod Ricard Family of company. Foreign Affair is known for their Italian inspired style of wine - à la ...
E57 - Leaning Post Winery, Nadia and Ilya Senchuck
June 28, 2024 20:11 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBAn interview with Nadia and Ilya Senchuk, the co-founders of Leaning Post Winery in the Niagara region of Canada. They started as a virtual label in 2009 and acquired their current property two years later. Their location is uniquely situated between Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment. Nadia and Ilya are well-known in the region for their contagious energy and passion for their terroir. Ilya is the winemaker, and Nadia is the business brain behind the operation. They are a dynamic duo, ...
E56 - WINEing - CEO: Moshe Weizman
June 12, 2024 20:57 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBFor Episode 56, we explore the wine industry from a unique perspective, focusing on entrepreneurship rather than winemaking. We are honored to welcome Moshé Weizman, the co-founder and CEO of WineIng, a groundbreaking start-up based in Tel-Aviv. WineIng is a digital platform that utilizes smart flash group buying, acting as a Direct-to-Consumer (DtC) enabler, empowering merchants and buyers to sell and purchase wine more effectively, together. In this episode, we will not delve into t...
E55 - Bill Weir, CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent and author of Life As We Know It
June 05, 2024 16:59 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBFor Episode 55, we deviate from our usual path, and for the first time on Read Between the Wines podcast, wine won’t be the main topic. Our guest is a highly acclaimed media personality, particularly in the United States. He is the Chief Climate Correspondent for the news channel CNN: Bill Weir has covered numerous major events including the war in Afghanistan, was the first American to broadcast live from Tibet, and he reported from various disaster zones such as Hurricane Katrina and the...
E54 - Planeta Estate Winery, Sicily, Italy
May 31, 2024 15:43 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBFor episode 54 – we are heading to Sicily, Italy, to discover the 2024 Wine Family of the Year awarded by the Meininger Awards Excellence in March 2024 in Düsseldorf: PLANETA. And we are truly honoured to welcome Alessio Planeta himself. Over the years, this far-seeing family has dedicated itself primarily to viticulture, extending its activities over 400 hectares in six vineyards located in Sicily’s finest growing areas. Today, the Planetas constitute world-class excellence in Sicily’s ...
E53 - Hidden Bench Estate Winery, Ontario, Canada
May 23, 2024 18:04 - 1 hour - 48 MBFor episode 53 – we are heading to Canada’s Niagara region, specifically the heart of the Beamsville Bench, to visit Hidden Bench Estate Winery. Our guest is the founder and owner Harald Thiel. Hidden Bench is renowned to craft premium wines using organic fruit exclusively grown on their estate vineyards. They focus on cool climate varietals particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. I sat down with Harald at the winery to chat about his journey as a vintner after a successful career in the bu...
E52 - Château Edmus, Saint-Émilion
May 03, 2024 18:09 - 1 hour - 63 MBFor episode 52, we are heading to Bordeaux in France with a fantastic vintner from Saint-Émilion: Laurent David. Laurent is the co-owner and founder of Château Edmus. Coming from the tech world, Laurent is some sort of disruptor in the wine industry with innovative ideas and most importantly world-class wine. See by yourself how Laurent David makes wine cool again.
E52 - Château Edmus, Saint-Émilion, France
May 03, 2024 18:09 - 1 hour - 63 MBFor episode 52, we are heading to Bordeaux in France with a fantastic vintner from Saint-Émilion: Laurent David. Laurent is the co-owner and founder of Château Edmus. Coming from the tech world, Laurent is some sort of disruptor in the wine industry with innovative ideas and most importantly world-class wine. See by yourself how Laurent David makes wine cool again.
E51 - André Mack, Le Mouton Noir, New York City
April 29, 2024 19:40 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBAndré Mack is a renown sommelier, with credential such as The French Laundry in California and Per Se in New York City. He's now an entrepreneur and successful restaurateur in New York, a wine influencer and educator and also an author and a winemaker out of Oregon. This episode is a great interview of this new legend of the wine world from the Big Apple.
E50 - Domaine Lafage from Roussillon, France
April 17, 2024 18:10 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBDomaine Lafage, Perpignan, Roussillon, France
E50 - Domaine Lafage, Roussillon, France
April 17, 2024 18:10 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAn interview with vintner Jean-Marc Lafage from Roussillon in the south of France. Lafage is an iconic winery as their wines is sold in over 60 countries worldwide.
E49 - Wines of Portugal by author Simon Woolf
April 06, 2024 20:41 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBSimon J. Woolf, a renowned author known for his bestsellers "AMBER REVOLUTION" and "FOOT TRODDEN," delves into the captivating world of Portuguese winemaking tradition in his latest work. Rather than a comprehensive guide to Portugal or a mere buying manual, this book intricately weaves together the enchanting tales of individuals and families, unveiling their distinctive legacies in the realm of winemaking. An exclusive interview that all wine lovers can’t missed.
E49 - Wines of Portugal by Simon J. Woolf
April 06, 2024 20:41 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBSimon J. Woolf, a renowned author known for his bestsellers "AMBER REVOLUTION" and "FOOT TRODDEN," delves into the captivating world of Portuguese winemaking tradition in his latest work. Rather than a comprehensive guide to Portugal or a mere buying manual, this book intricately weaves together the enchanting tales of individuals and families, unveiling their distinctive legacies in the realm of winemaking. An exclusive interview that all wine lovers can’t missed.
E48 - Ziraldo Prosecco, Friuli Venetia Giulia region, Italy
February 09, 2024 21:43 - 59 minutes - 43.8 MBDonald Ziraldo is recognized as the most important figure in Canadian wine history. Some call him the godfather of Canadian wine. Recently, he launched a new project - making Prosecco in his family’s native village of Fagagna in the iconic Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. This episode tells the story of this amazing project.
E48 - Ziraldo Prosecco
February 09, 2024 21:43 - 59 minutes - 43.8 MBDonald Ziraldo is recognized as the most important figure in Canadian wine history. Some call him the godfather of Canadian wine. Recently, he launched a new project - making Prosecco in his family’s native village of Fagagna in the iconic Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. This episode tells the story of this amazing project.
E47 - Xavier Vignon, Côtes du Rhône, France
November 23, 2023 22:33 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBXavier Vignon is one of the most respected winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of the most prestigious appellations in Côte du Rhône. During this interview, Xavier opens up about the unique terroir of Rhone, about climate change and sustainability, a subject that he's extremely passionate about, and why he fell in love with this region and helped to revive it since then.
E47 - Xavier Vignon - Côtes du Rhône
November 23, 2023 22:33 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBXavier Vignon is one of the most respected winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of the most prestigious appellations in Côte du Rhône. During this interview, Xavier opens up about the unique terroir of Rhone, about climate change and sustainability, a subject that he's extremely passionate about, and why he fell in love with this region and helped to revive it since then.
E46 - Steve De Long - De Long Maps & Charts
November 04, 2023 18:00 - 53 minutes - 35.4 MBSteve De Long is the co-founder and president of De Long Maps & Charts. Steve De Long grew up in Oregon – a renowned wine region known for the Willamette Valley and their Pinot Noir. Working with his wife Deborah who trained as a textile designer, they combined their love of wine and design to create products that help people appreciate wine and learn about wine. They founded De Long Maps & Charts in 2004 after creating their first product: the grape variety table - the wine world's equival...
E45 - The Wine Bible by author Karen MacNeil, Napa Valley, USA
November 29, 2022 20:13 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWine
E44 - Versado Winery
November 16, 2022 17:13 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBAn interview with winemaker Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble, owner of Versado Winery. Versado is a small historic Malbec planting in the heart of Mendoza, Argentina. This interview will bring you to the Andes and will let you discover one of the gem of the region.
E44 - Versado Winery, Mendoza, Argentina
November 16, 2022 17:13 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBAn interview with winemaker Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble, owner of Versado Winery. Versado is a small historic Malbec planting in the heart of Mendoza, Argentina. This interview will bring you to the Andes and will let you discover one of the gem of the region.
E43 - Two Sisters Vineyards, Niagara, Canada
December 08, 2021 18:31 - 2 hours - 99.9 MBAn interview with Adam Pearce, winemaker at Two Sisters Vineyards located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Two Sisters Vineyards founded by sisters Melissa & Angela is a gorgeous Estate of beautifully textured, world-class wines with extended barrel aging capability.
E43 - Two Sisters Vineyards
December 08, 2021 18:31 - 2 hours - 99.9 MBAn interview with Adam Pearce, winemaker at Two Sisters Vineyards located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Two Sisters Vineyards founded by sisters Melissa & Angela is a gorgeous Estate of beautifully textured, world-class wines with extended barrel aging capability.
E42 - Windrush Estate Winery
November 17, 2021 19:40 - 2 hours - 73 MBInterview with winemaker at Windrush Estate Winery in the Hockley Valley region, Ontario, Jonathan Doyle. Windrush is a small winery that embraced cool climate wine varietals. Jonathan is considered one of the great Ontario winemakers; he won the Silver medal for a Riesling in the 2013 Ontario Wine Awards. A great interview that goes deep in the rabbit hole of winemaking.
E41 - Ken Forrester Vineyards, South Africa
May 14, 2021 17:36 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBAn interview with a living legend, the King of Chenin Blanc: Ken Forrester from Ken Forrester Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa where he shares stories of his beloved land, Nelson Mandela and more.
E40 - Vanessa Price - Big Macs and Burgundy
April 29, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBAn interview with New York City acclaimed and best-selling author Vanessa Price where she talks about her book Big Macs and Burgundy - the new reference about wine pairings with every day foods and snacks.
E39 - Creekside & Queenston Mile Special Update
April 19, 2021 22:11 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBA short episode update about some of our favourite wineries: Creekside released their special Pandemic Package and Queenston Mile Vineyard special Drink and Drag Virtual Wine Tasting Event.
E38 - Richard Dittmar from Trialto Wine Group
April 01, 2021 21:23An interview with Richard Dittmar, President & CEO of Trialto Wine Group. Trialto is one of Western Canada's leading premium wine import agencies with a 20 year history of building top brands. Trialto represents some of the most prestigious premium wineries from around the world including Chateau Margaux and Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
E38 - Richard Dittmar from Trialto Wine Group
April 01, 2021 21:23 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBAn interview with Richard Dittmar, President & CEO of Trialto Wine Group. Trialto is one of Western Canada's leading premium wine import agencies with a 20 year history of building top brands. Trialto represents some of the most prestigious premium wineries from around the world including Chateau Margaux and Francis Ford Coppola Winery.
E37 - Rosewood Estate Winery
March 12, 2021 15:51 - 1 hour - 83 MBInterview with winemaker at Rosewood Estate Winery in Beamsville, Ontario, Ryan Corrigan. Rosewood Estate craft honest low-intervention wine, that reflect their individuality as artifacts of the Niagara Region. By capturing the expression of each vintage, they allow the wine to tell its own story.
E36 - 2027 Cellars
March 07, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBInterview with founder & winemaker of 2027 Cellars, Kevin Panagapka. 2027 Cellars is located in Jordan in the Niagara Peninsula in Ontario. 2027 Cellars are making wine without compromise with a sense of place where the terroir is front & centre.
E35 - Noble Estates Wine & Spirits
January 19, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 118 MBAn interview with Craig De Blois, President & Owner of Noble Estates Wine & Spirits, the leading mid-size agency in Ontario, Canada. Noble is recognized as having a dynamic sales force, and is proud to represent many of the top wine & spirits producers from around the world, offering full service sales and marketing.
E35 - Noble Estates Wine & Spirits, Toronto, Canada
January 19, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 118 MBAn interview with Craig De Blois, President & Owner of Noble Estates Wine & Spirits, the leading mid-size agency in Ontario, Canada. Noble is recognized as having a dynamic sales force, and is proud to represent many of the top wine & spirits producers from around the world, offering full service sales and marketing.
E34 - Queenston Mile Vineyard
December 16, 2020 19:15 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBAn interview with winemaker Rob Power and assistant-winemaker Yvonne Irvine from Queenston Mile Vineyard on the iconic St. David's Bench in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Great conversation about the unique terroir, their Pinot Noir & Chardonnay and so much more.
E33 - Fabian Reis - Ferox
March 18, 2020 15:42 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBAn interview with Niagara-on-the-Lake FEROX winery owner & winemaker Fabian Reis - born into a traditional vintner family in Stuttgart, Germany. He is the 6th generation winemaker and his family winemaking background dates back to 1893.
E33 - Fabian Reis - Ferox
March 18, 2020 15:42 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBAn interview with Niagara-on-the-Lake FEROX winery owner & winemaker Fabian Reis - born into a traditional vintner family in Stuttgart, Germany. He is the 6th generation winemaker and his family winemaking background dates back to 1893.
E32 - Remy Drabkin from Remy Wines, Oregon
March 07, 2020 19:32 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBRemy Drabkin is the owner and winemaker at Remy Wines in McMinnville, Oregon. Her eponymous Remy Wines and Three Wives Wines are well known in a region dominated by Pinot Noir. For this interview she shared her journey and passion for Italian-style wines.
E31 - Donald Ziraldo - Inniskillin
February 27, 2020 21:18 - 2 hours - 100 MBDonald Ziraldo is considered the most important figure in the Canadian viticulture history. With the late Karl Kaiser, he founded Inniskillin - the first Canadian modern winery in the early 1970's.
E30 - Adam Knoerzer from Burghundy, Pittsburgh
February 14, 2020 18:51 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBAdam Knoerzer is a wine educator and consultant based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. His company 'Burghundy ultimate goal is to make wine more fun and accessible locally and beyond. Adam is also a writer, a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and he’s also a top expert in South Africa wines: he’s the United States champion in the 2019 Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup. A great & fun interview with one of the top wine experts in Pittsburgh, PA. and beyond.
E29 - Adam Lowy from Cloudsley Cellars
January 22, 2020 19:52 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBCloudsley Cellar is a small lot, premium winery focus exclusively on fine cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals. The wine expressed the Twenty Mile Bench terroir so elegantly – so well balanced. An intimate interview with owner / founder and winemaker Adam Lowy.
E28 - FR - Les Notes sur les vins - (French)
December 09, 2019 17:58 - 30 minutes - 18.9 MBQuel est votre processus quand viens le temps d’acheter une bouteille de vin? Est-ce que vous prenez votre décision en voyant l'étiquette? Une recommendation d'un ami? Faites-vous confiance au conseiller où vous achètez votre vin? Qu'en est-il de cette recommandation d’un journaliste dans le journal du Samedi? Plusieurs consommateurs vont acheter un vin au lieu d’un autre parce qu’un critique de vin de New York à donner une note de 92 à un vin... Ce phénomène me fascine et c'est le sujet de ...
E27 - Amber Revolution's Simon J. Woolf
December 03, 2019 00:02 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBSimon J. Woolf is the author of AMBER REVOLUTION - the world’s first book to tell the full, forgotten story of orange wines – white wines made like a red, fermented with their skins. During this interview, we chat about the backstory – the many millennia of history in Georgia, the traditions in Friuli and Slovenia and much more.
E26 - Martin Malivoire Wine
November 27, 2019 18:20 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBMalivoire Wine is the magnum opus of Martin Malivoire. As a director of motion picture special effects, Martin’s career encompassed everything from television to Hollywood’s blockbusters. Founder & owner of Malivoire Wine in Beamsville, Ontario, he’s now known for its Moira Vineyard, Lady Bug Rosé and more. An exclusive interview with Martin that will let you find out about his retirement plan and more.
E26 - Martin Malivoire Wine
November 27, 2019 18:20 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBMalivoire Wine is the magnum opus of Martin Malivoire. As a director of motion picture special effects, Martin’s career encompassed everything from television to Hollywood’s blockbusters. Founder & owner of Malivoire Wine in Beamsville, Ontario, he’s now known for its Moira Vineyard, Lady Bug Rosé and more. An exclusive interview with Martin that will let you find out about his retirement plan and more.
E25 - Ann Sperling from Southbrook Vineyards
November 12, 2019 16:50 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBA leading force in the Canadian movement towards organic and biodynamic fine winemaking, Ann Sperling is our guest for Episode 25. We talk about her two decades of experience in winegrowing from the Okanagan Valley to Niagara to Mendoza, Argentina.
E24 - Jean-Laurent Groux (JL) from Stratus Vineyards
October 23, 2019 17:23 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBJ-L (Jean-Laurent) Groux is the winemaker at Stratus Vineyards. Known as the King of Assemblage, JL crafts his wines to have powerful aromatics, a round mouthfeel, complexity, significant length and the capability of aging at least 7 to 10 years. This allows wine lovers to taste the benefits of patience and time. In this exclusive interview, we talked about assemblage of course, but also Stratus pump-free facility where they rely on gravity – we also chat about tradition vs. new approach inc...
E24 - Stratus Vineyards, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
October 23, 2019 17:23 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBJ-L (Jean-Laurent) Groux is the winemaker at Stratus Vineyards. Known as the King of Assemblage, JL crafts his wines to have powerful aromatics, a round mouthfeel, complexity, significant length and the capability of aging at least 7 to 10 years. This allows wine lovers to taste the benefits of patience and time. In this exclusive interview, we talked about assemblage of course, but also Stratus pump-free facility where they rely on gravity – we also chat about tradition vs. new approach inc...
E23 - FR - Episode intro Francais - (French)
October 20, 2019 15:29 - 27 minutes - 16.3 MBDepuis 22 épisodes, j’anime en anglais un podcast sur les vins appelé "Read Between the Wines". Ce projet a pris une envergure inattendue. Étant donné que j’ai plusieurs invités à venir qui préfèrent parler en français, je décide de me présenter dans ma langue maternelle. Mon podcast n’est pas seulement sur les vins, mais les gens du vin, leur histoire, leur périple. C’est le temps de Lire Entre les Vignes. Salut!