Sustainable Wine
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSustainable Wine interviews actors from across the wine value chain, mostly winemakers and growers, on key sustainability issues in the wine industry. Head over to www.sustainablewine.co.uk for more news and analyses on sustainability in wine, winemaking and circular economy.
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The Future of Wine Forum: Proliferation or consolidation - what is the future of certification in wine?
December 15, 2020 06:48 - 1 hour - 90 MBThe Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 If certification is really about claims being made, assurance is vital to support them. The wine industry, which has a long history of guarding terms and appellations, now has a confusing array of claims all over the market. It should welcome a Gold Standard with rigorous auditing and certification. Our panelists discuss how certification should evolve to tackle consumer label confusion, what we want to encourage with certification, how it can b...
The Future of Wine Forum: Can we agree on a global definition of sustainability in wine?
December 15, 2020 06:40 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBThe Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020. A global process of defining sustainability in wine would have multiple benefits. It would help – not threaten – existing programs, and would be a godsend to vineyard managers, winemakers and wine marketers. Our panelists discuss how to define sustainability in wine, the need for a global standard, or series of them, in the industry, how this could happen, pros and cons, and more. Speakers: David Horlock, managing director, global food and re...
The Future of Wine Forum: How Covid-19 has changed the wine industry
December 15, 2020 06:34 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBThe Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020. The virtual conference was kicked off with a discussion on the impacts of Covid-19 in the wine industry, with panelists discussing the opportunities, challenges, long term impacts and more. Speakers: Jancis Robinson MW Sam Linter, managing director and chief winemaker, Bolney Estates Simon Doyle, general manager, Concha y Toro UK Joan Esteve Julià, director, Celler Raimat Moderator: Richard Bampfield MW
Hervé Berland, Château Montrose CEO, on why carbon capture and sustainability matters
December 01, 2020 12:31 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBHervé Berland talks with Toby Webb about the sustainability journey which Château Montrose has been on for some years, and why and how, capturing CO2 from fermentation is important.
What can the green revolution in marketing do for sustainable wine?
November 19, 2020 15:35 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBAuthor of ‘Greener Marketing’ John Grant speaks to Toby Webb about how green marketing and sustainable wine might, or might not, suit each other.
Dave Powell, Torbreck founder, on starting again, making great sustainable Shiraz
October 06, 2020 16:07 - 19 minutes - 25.1 MBOriginally published on March 27, 2018. Dave Powell, Torbreck founder, on starting again, and making great sustainable Shiraz with his new label, Powell & Son, in Barossa and Eden Valley in S Australia. This is a 20 minute podcast interview looking at the wines he makes, and his views on what is sustainable, natural, and biodynamic wine.
Morgane Fleury on how to make sustainable champagne, and where its headed
October 06, 2020 14:14 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBOriginally published on May 24, 2019. I recently met with the delightful and charming Morgane Fleury in London. We spent half an hour or so discussing sustainable champagne. How you define it, how you make it, and how you can sell it at 22-25 Euros a bottle and still make a living. She and her family are biodynamic and sustainable pioneers in Champagne and the 20 minute podcast is packed with insight (from her, not me) Enjoy.
Making wine at 57 degrees north: An interview with Martins Barkans
October 06, 2020 14:12 - 31 minutes - 44 MBOriginally published on December 4, 2018. Interview with Martins Barkans, owner of Abavas in Latvia. Martins makes fruit wines and Rhubarb sparkling, but also has five hectares of wine grapes, at one point with 40 varietals planted, to try and make wine at 57 degrees north (In UK terms that's Aberdeen). In this interview we talk about what he's trying to do, the varietals, the weather, burying vines, and how he's managed to make good white wine in Latvia, about as far North as you can get ...
Wilco Lam, winemaker at cult NZ producer Dry River, on sustainable wine making in New Zealand
October 06, 2020 14:12 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBOriginally published on June 13, 2019. In early June 2019 I sat down in the wine library at 67 Pall Mall in London with Wilco. We talked about how he ended up in New Zealand, the wines he makes at Dry River, reductiveness in wine making, low oxygenation and phenolic compounds, his views on what sustainability means in the vineyard and winery, and on New Zealand and sustainability in wine, in general. Enjoy.
Anna Chilton on sustainability in wine, soil health and more
October 06, 2020 14:04 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBOriginally published on December 10, 2018. Here's a recent interview I did with Anna Chilton, who is studying to be a master of wine, and works for a company which owns a winery (Linton Park) in South Africa. In the podcast we discuss what sustainability means in wine today, soil health and better practices, and what other industries, particularly in agriculture, might learn from the studies and practices in the wine sector, particularly around sustainability.
Richard Bampfield MW, on why radical transparency might be risky in wine
October 06, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBOriginally published on January 5, 2019. Here's a recent interview I taped with Richard, where we discussed sustainability in wine. From attitudes and work of major retailers, to sustainability standards and definitions in wine, to why radical transparency might have unforeseen risks, it was a wide ranging and fascinating chat. Enjoy.
How can climate models and forecasting help winemakers beat climate change?
October 06, 2020 13:50 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBOriginally published on March 17, 2019. Albert Soret Miravet and Marta Terrado from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center recently discussed with me, how computer-based climate and weather modelling and predictions can help agriculture tackle volatile weather patterns and manage against climate change.
Thomas Duroux, CEO, Chateau Palmer, on making Bordeaux sustainable
October 06, 2020 13:37 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBOriginally published on October 30, 2018. Thomas Duroux, CEO, Chateau Palmer, on making Bordeaux sustainable.
Raymonds Thomsons on consumers and sustainable wine
October 06, 2020 13:36 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBOriginally published on July 31, 2018. Raymonds Thomsons, manager at Vincents, Riga's most famous restaurant, is also European Sommelier of the year 2017. In this interview we discuss his views on sustainable wine, consumer trends, demands and a few other issues. Listen and enjoy.
Making sustainable wine in Wales, with Ancre Hill's David Morris
October 06, 2020 13:36 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBOriginally published on May 13, 2018. David Morris, winemaker at the Ancre Hill, talks about sustainable winemaking in Wales, the wines they make, and how easy it is - or otherwise - to avoid using chemicals and pesticides in UK agricultural conditions.
Stella Di Campalto on biodynamic winemaking in Tuscany
October 06, 2020 13:06 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBOriginally published on February 8, 2018. Podcast interview with Stella Di Campalto, biodynamic winemaker based near Montalcino in Tuscany. In the interview, I ask Stella about the wines she makes, how she makes them and how biodynamic winemaking works in Tuscany.
Andrea Felluga on the wines of Friuli, changing weather and sustainability
October 06, 2020 13:05 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBOriginally published on January 20, 2018. Interview with Andrea Felluga, a leading winemaker in north east Italy, on his views on what sustainable wine actually means, the wines he makes, and his views on sustainability more generally.
Saša Radikon on natural wine and sustainability
October 06, 2020 13:05 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBOriginally published on January 18, 2018. Interview with Saša Radikon about his views on what sustainable wine actually is, the debate about "natural" wines and the wines he makes in northern Italy.
Interview with Chris Scott about sustainability trends in Wine
October 06, 2020 12:21 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBOriginally published on October 29, 2017. Podcast interview with Chris Scott from Thirty Fifty, the wine-tasting company and host of the UK Wine Show podcast. In the interview we discussed wine sustainability trends, climate change and New Zealand wines and the environment.
Beth Lopez, Vineyard Team and SIP Certified, on sustainable wine in California
October 06, 2020 12:14 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBOriginally published on October 10, 2017. Interview with Beth Lopez, Vineyard Team and SIP Certified, on sustainable wine in California
Forgotten grapes and sustainable winemaking at Gravner, Friuli
October 06, 2020 12:14 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBOriginally published on November 25, 2017. Forgotten grapes and sustainable winemaking at Gravner, Friuli
Sustainable winemaking at Claiborne & Churchill, Edna Valley, California
October 06, 2020 12:13 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBOriginally published on October 2, 2017. In this podcast with Clay Thompson and Fredericka Churchill Thompson of Claiborne & Churchill, we discuss their approach and focus on Alsace grapes, and their experience with SIP Certified / Vineyard Team, who have helped them become a more sustainable vineyard.
Domaine Tempier interview, on sustainability and a new vineyard
October 06, 2020 12:02 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBOriginally published on April 15, 2017. Interview with winemaker and general manager at Domaine Tempier in Bandol, Provence, on the latest thinking on sustainable practices and their new acquisition and what it means for the wines of Tempier.
Interview with Richard Sanford on Pinot Noir, sustainability and wine making in California
October 06, 2020 11:57 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBOriginally published on November 6, 2016. In this discussion we discussed how Richard got started making wine in the Santa Rita area in the early 1970s and how things have changed since then. Richard was the first to plant Pinot Noir west of Buellton in 1971. Since then he founded Alma Rosa vineyards and has been added to the winemaker Hall of Fame. We had a fascinating conversation about the history of wine in California since then, sustainability issues, climate change and organics. I lea...
Chateau de Pibarnon and sustainable wine experimentation in Bandol
October 06, 2020 11:57 - 17 minutes - 24 MBOriginally published on May 5, 2017. In this podcast I interview Eric de Saint-Victor from Château de Pibarnon, in Bandol.
Château Durfort-Vivens, great value deuxième Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux
October 06, 2020 11:56 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBOriginally published on September 14, 2017. Jérôme Héranval of Durfort-Vivens took some time to talk with Sustainable Wine about their wines, their history and their approach to sustainable wine making in Bordeaux.
Vignelaure, the hidden gem of Provence reds
October 06, 2020 11:49 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBOriginally published on May 14, 2017. Interview with Phillipe Bru at Chateau Vignelaure in Provence, where he is directeur oenologue and general manager. We discussed the history of Vignelaure, it's roots in Bordeaux, and how cabernet sauvignon works in Provence. We also discussed the work they do in the vineyard around sustainability. Enjoy.
Jean-François Ott at Domaines Ott, on Provence and Bandol winemaking
October 06, 2020 11:43 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBOriginally published on February 22, 2017. Interview with Jean-François Ott at Domaines Ott, on Provence and Bandol winemaking and sustainability.
Interview with Eric Boisseaux of Château Vannières, age worthy Bandol
October 05, 2020 11:22 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBOriginally published on April 11, 2017. During a recent visit to Château Vannières I asked owner Eric Boisseaux to tell me a little about the wines he makes, his organic winemaking practices and his views on ageing Bandol wines in Provence.
Sustainable wine in California - A conversation with Peter Work
October 05, 2020 11:08 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBOriginally published on December 14, 2016. Audio chat with Peter Work, wine maker and owner at Ampelos Cellars in Lompoc, California, about sustainable wine making in the region. We focused specifically on bio-dynamic wine making techniques.
Bob Lindquist of Qupe wines on California wine sustainability (1 of 3 in series)
October 01, 2020 08:53 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBOriginally published on October 10, 2016. Interview with one of California's leading winemakers, Bob Lindquist, about the wines he makes, the history of wine in the region and how he uses organic and biodynamic principles in his winemaking.
Domaine de Trévallon, legendary sustainable wine in Provence
September 30, 2020 16:21 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBOriginally published on August 13, 2016. Interview with Ostiense Icard at Domaine de Trévallon.
Pascale Parodi, of Domaine du Gros Noré on sustainable wine making in Bandol
September 30, 2020 16:14 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBOriginally published on June 18, 2016.
Cedric Gravier winemaker at Domaine La Suffrene, on sustainability in Bandol
September 30, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MBOriginally published on June 15, 2016. Podcast interview with Cedric Gravier, winemaker at Domaine La Suffrene, on sustainability in Bandol and the wines he makes in the area.
Sustainable wine making at Domaine Tempier, Bandol
September 29, 2020 15:31 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBOriginally published on May 15, 2016. In-depth podcast interview with Daniel Ravier, winemaker and director at Domaine Tempier in Bandol, France. In the interview we discussed the history of Bandol as a region, the grapes used, winemaking techniques, climate change, organics, biodynamics, rose, red and white wine making and much more.
Château de Bellet, a brief overview
September 29, 2020 15:29 - 5 minutes - 7.26 MBOriginally published on May 29, 2016. Brief podcast, overview and discussion of sustainable wine making at Château de Bellet in Nice's micro appellation of Bellet, where a superb white wine is made. Also a red wine and Rose wines.
Giacomo Conterno on making less but better and sustainable wine making approaches
September 29, 2020 15:17 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBOriginally published on November 20, 2015. Giacomo Conterno discusses his approach to sustainable wine making in Piedmont, Italy.
Luisa Rocca from Bruno Rocca vineyard on sustainable wine
September 28, 2020 12:18 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBOriginally published on December 13, 2015. Luisa Rocca from Bruno Rocca vineyard discusses her vineyard's approach to sustainable wine, certification and making better vines with fewer inputs that can become resilient and meet customer desires.
Frederic Tomayan of Domaine de la Begude on sustainable wine making in Bandol
September 28, 2020 12:16 - 13 minutes - 18 MBOriginally published on April 28, 2016. Podcast interview with Frederic Tomayan, general manager of Domaine de la Begude on sustainable wine making in Bandol, France.
Alan Manley from Bartolo Mascarello on a sustainable ethos and climate change
September 28, 2020 11:43 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBOriginally published on October 27, 2015. Podcast series with small producers of Barolo, Dolchetto, Langhe Nebbiolo, Barbaresco and Barbera D'asti wines in Piedmont, Italy in October 2015. Interviews with managers about their wines and sustainability aspects, at vineyards Bartolo Mascarello, Aldo Conterno and Bruno Rocca wines.
What is a sustainable wine closure? Corks vs. the rest
September 24, 2020 17:49 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBOriginally published on September 17, 2020. As David Harvey of Raeburn Fine Wines points out in this podcast with Toby Webb, sustainability in closures is not as simple as you might think...
Sustainability from the ground up: The story of Château George 7, Fronsac
September 24, 2020 16:50 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBOriginally published on September 25, 2020. Sustainability specialist Anna Chilton sits down with Sally Evans, owner of Château George 7, to discuss the story behind the winery, Evans’ approach to sustainability, the dangers of greenwashing, and more.
Trends in sustainable wine: The limits of Natural, the potential of circular approaches
March 27, 2020 06:18 - 17 minutes - 24 MBOriginally published on March 27, 2020. David Harvey, long time observer of sustainable wine and London representative of Raeburn Fine Wines, talks to Sustainable Wine about his views on the evolution of natural wine, more holistic approaches, and bottle weight and wine packaging changes that are on the horizon.
What do consumers want from Champagne brands?
February 19, 2020 04:38 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBOriginally published on February 22, 2020. Simon Nyeck, luxury, arts & culture center of excellence director and teaching professor in the marketing department at ESSEC business school in Paris, discusses what consumers expect from luxury brands in wine, and how they must change their approach to engagement, in order to respond effectively.
Consumers demand total transparency in wine. What does this look like?
February 19, 2020 04:31 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBOriginally published on February 23, 2020. Madeline Puckette, co-founder of WineFolly.com, discusses what she believes consumers want to see from wine labels and wine producers. She argues radical transparency is needed. But what does this look like, and what are the ramifications for the wine industry?
Wine brands have a responsibility to lead on sustainability
February 19, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBOriginally published on February 21, 2020. In an in-depth interview with sustainablewine.co.uk, Adrian Bridge, CEO of Taylors Port (and the The Fladgate Partnership, whose Port brands include Taylor’s, Croft, Krohn and Fonseca) and the man behind the Porto Protocol, explains why sustainability is a major focus for him, what’s driving change, and how bigger wine firms can, and must respond to the climate crisis. More like this can be found at: www.sustainablewine.co.uk
Bertrand Michat on sustainability at Jaboulet
November 15, 2019 20:47 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBOriginally published on December 18, 2019. Bertrand Michat, export director, on sustainability at Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
Mattieu Barret, Domaine Du Coulet, on making sustainable Cornas
October 17, 2019 10:45 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBA recent interview with Cornas biodynamic pioneer winemaker Mattieu Barret of Domaine Du Coulet. Mathieu makes a variety of wines, all of which are excellent. In the interview we talked about why he's been thinking - and acting - on sustainability for two decades. We discuss what it looks like in Cornas, and the difference sustainability makes to wines, and vineyard health.
Matthieu Barret, Domaine Du Coulet, on making sustainable Cornas
October 17, 2019 10:45 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBOriginally published on October 17, 2019. A recent interview with Cornas biodynamic pioneer winemaker Matthieu Barret of Domaine Du Coulet. Matthieu makes a variety of wines, all of which are excellent. In the interview we talked about why he's been thinking - and acting - on sustainability for two decades. We discuss what it looks like in Cornas, and the difference sustainability makes to wines, and vineyard health.
The challenges of being organic in Condrieu
October 15, 2019 20:39 - 5 minutes - 8.02 MBOriginally published on October 15, 2019. A podcast interview with Paul Amsellem, a director of one of the finest Condrieu producers in the Rhone valley, Georges Vernay. In the interview we have a chat about the wines they make, the region, and how tough it is to be organic when working on such steep slopes, what holds others back, and the future of chemicals in wine. Lots more of this kind of thing at www.sustainablewine.co.uk