UK Wine Show
778 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe 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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Episodes
Bordeaux Sub Regions with Abbie Bennington Part 3
April 19, 2024 01:00 - 22.1 MBAbbie and Chris look at the key sub-regions of Bordeaux and the wine styles they are best known for.
Bordeaux Overview with Abbie Bennington
April 05, 2024 01:00 - 16.6 MBAn overview on the Bordeaux wine region with Abbie Bennington DipWSET looking at the climate, geography and key red grape varieties.
Regenerative Viticulture Part 3 with Becky Sykes
March 22, 2024 01:00 - 21.7 MBWe delve into water management as part of regenerative viticulture and certification.
Regenerative Viticulture Part 2 with Becky Sykes
March 15, 2024 01:00 - 22.5 MBIn Part 2 we drill down into some key aspects of regenerative viticulture practices: Use of fungicides, herbicides, ploughing, tree planting and PIWI wines.
Regenerative Viticulture Part 1 with Becky Sykes
March 08, 2024 01:00 - 21.3 MBRegenerative viticulture focuses on soil health and is a relatively new concept in the vineyard. Listen to Becky Sykes to find out what it means and how it can help the wider environment.
Spotlight on the Economics of Decarbonising Glass Wine Bottles
March 01, 2024 01:00 - 19.2 MBHow can glass bottles be made more carbon friendly and what are the alternatives to gas to power glass furnaces?
Assessing Quality in Wine with Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan MW
February 23, 2024 01:00 - 25.7 MBIn Part 3 of our interviews with Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan we delve deep into how to assess the quality of a wine at MW level.
Tasting Techniques for MW and Diploma Students with Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan MW
February 16, 2024 01:00 - 18.4 MBBudding MWs, listen to Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan MW on the different tasting techniques that will improve your blind tasting skills.
MW tasting Exam with Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan MW
February 09, 2024 01:00 - 11 MBWe delve into exam techniques for those taking the Master of Wine tasting exam
Bhutan a New Wine Country with Michael Juergens
February 02, 2024 01:00 - 12.8 MBThis week we explore experimental wine growing in Bhutan located in the Himalayas, at 28 degrees North, with Michael Juergens.
Riedel Glassware with Maximilian Riedel
December 15, 2023 01:00 - 14.5 MBCEO of Riedel, Maximilian Riedel, talks about the development of their glassware ranges to reflect modern wine styles and their new Veloce English Sparkling Wine Glass.
Riedel The Wine Glass Company with Maximilian Riedel
December 08, 2023 01:00 - 15.8 MBMeet the CEO of Riedel The Wine Glass Company, Maximilian Riedel, to find out the history of the company and their glass-making heritage.
Wine Book Publishing with Hermione Ireland of Academie du Vin Library
December 01, 2023 01:00 - 15.8 MBWe explore wine book publishing with Hermione Ireland of the Academie du Vin Library publishing house, whose books bring wine to life through story telling.
Spotlight on Climate for WSET L3 Students
November 24, 2023 01:00 - 21.9 MBChris takes a deep dive into how climate influences wine styles and grape growing from a perspective suited to WSET Level 3 students.
Spotlight on How to Prepare for the WSET Level 3 Wine Course
November 17, 2023 01:00 - 20.5 MBChris gives advice on how to prepare for a WSET L3 wine course before the start and how to use tools so that you are actively learning.
Spotlight on How to Choose a WSET Course Provider
November 10, 2023 01:00 - 19 MBThinking of embarking on a WSET wine course? Chris poses 10 questions to help students decide how and where to study for a WSET qualification.
Vegetarian Food and Wine Matching with Sally Evans and Wendy Narby
November 03, 2023 01:00 - 18.9 MBPick up tips for matching wine with plant-based and vegetarian foods from Sally Evans and Wendy Narby who have created the website www.wineand2veg.com
PET bottles with Craig Pope and Jack Denley of Petainer
October 27, 2023 01:00 - 25.9 MBIn this last interview we dig deep into PET wine bottles and the environmental benefits over glass with Craig and Jack from Petainer.
Re-Use and DRS with Craig Pope and Jack Denley of Petainer
October 13, 2023 01:00 - 18.9 MBWe explore the re-use of plastic packaging and deposit return schemes and look at German and Nordic markets.
Plastic Wine Kegs with Craig Pope and Jack Denley of Petainer
October 06, 2023 01:00 - 13.9 MBWe're exploring carbon friendly, alternative plastic packaging formats for wine in the form of kegs and bottles with PET specialist Petainer.
Canning Wine with Simon Rollings of the Canned Wine Co
September 29, 2023 01:00 - 18.1 MBExplore the technical issues associated with putting wine in cans with Simon Rollings, CEO of the Canned Wine Co.
Canned Wine Co with Simon Rollings
September 22, 2023 01:00 - 17.6 MBListen to the CEO of Canned Wine Co on how they launched their canned wine range by offering unusual grape varieties with premium quality positioning.
Alcohol Free Wine with Dan Harwood from Eisberg
September 15, 2023 01:00 - 19.7 MBDiscover the process of de-alcoholisation used by Eisberg to produce no and low alcohol alternatives to wine.
UK Wine Show 751 Fermented Tea and Kombucha with David Begg Part 2
September 08, 2023 01:00 - 17.1 MBIn part 2 with David Begg at The Real Drinks Co we focus in on the sourcing of tea and how fermentation changes the flavour profile. We also talk about the origins of kombucha, another popular fermented soft drink.
Fermented Tea and Kombucha with David Begg Part 2
September 08, 2023 01:00 - 17.1 MBIn part 2 with David Begg at The Real Drinks Co we focus in on the sourcing of tea and how fermentation changes the flavour profile. We also talk about the origins of kombucha, another popular fermented soft drink.
The Real Drinks Co Fermented Teas with David Begg
September 02, 2023 01:00 - 20.2 MBDavid Begg at The Real Drinks Co makes naturally fermented sparkling teas, but how are they made, how do they taste and what are the similarities with wine and kombucha?
Recap: How To Make Low Alcohol Wine with Prof Monika Christmann
August 25, 2023 01:00 - 9.42 MBIn this second interview with Prof Monika Christmann we discuss the methods for removing alcohol from wine.
Recap: Phil Laffer of Jacobs Creek on managing alcohol in winemaking
August 18, 2023 01:00 - 9.52 MBPhil Laffer, winemaker at Jacobs Creek, talks about how the company has set a goal to reduce the alcohol levels of their wines to below 14% abv.
Recap: Miguel Torres on low alcohol wines
August 11, 2023 01:00 - 6.39 MBIn this second interview with Miguel Torres of Spain's Torres winemaking family we discuss the company's introduction of de-alcoholised wines.
Recap: Nicola Jenkins of WRAP on recycling - 2
August 04, 2023 01:00 - 10.2 MBWe interview Nicola Jenkins from WRAP to find out about the recyclability of alternative materials to glass for our wine bottles.
Recap: Nicola Jenkins of WRAP on recycling - 1
July 28, 2023 01:00 - 10.2 MBWRAP helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change. We interview Helen Jenkins to find out how WRAP relates to the wine industry.
Recap: Recycling Wine Bottles with Paul McLavin of O-I
July 21, 2023 01:00 - 8.52 MBOwen-Illinois (O-I) is the largest manufacturer of glass containers in the world. We find out how recycled glass is used in the production of new glass with sales manager Paul McLavin.
Recap: Glass recycling with Gemma Scott of Richmond Council
July 14, 2023 01:00 - 7.59 MBRecap: Gemma Scott is the recycling manager for London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames council. We find out how glass is recycled in the borough.
The Effects of the Russian War on Ukraine Wines with Victoria Agromakova and Svitlana Tsybak
July 07, 2023 01:00 - 16.4 MBFind out how Ukraine wineries have been affected by the Russian invasion in this second interview with Victoria Agromakova and Svitlana Tsybak from the Wines of Ukraine trade body.
The Wines of Ukraine with Victoria Agromakova and Svitlana Tsybak
June 30, 2023 01:00 - 13.8 MBAn overview of the wine regions in Ukraine and the grape varieties with Victoria Agromakova and Svitlana Tsybak of the Wines of Ukraine trade body.
Wine Grapes of Crete with Chrisa Giorgi
June 23, 2023 01:00 - 15.2 MBChrisa Giorgi talks us through the indigenous grape varieties planted in Crete and where to travel on a wine holiday.
In the Wine Dark Sea A Documentary on Crete Wines with Chrisa Giorgi
June 16, 2023 01:00 - 12.1 MBListen to Chrisa Giorgi talking about her film In the Wine Dark Sea on the wines of Crete.
Aglianico del Vulture Wine Making with Elena Fucci
June 09, 2023 01:00 - 14.7 MBFirst generation winemaker Elena Fucci talks about the winemaking process at her vineyard in the red wine region of Aglianico del Vulture in Basilicata, Southern Italy.
Aglianico del Vulture DOC with Elena Fucci
June 04, 2023 01:00 - 12.4 MBListen to Italian winemaker Elena Fucci describe the red wine region of Aglianico del Vulture in Basilicata, Southern Italy where vineyards are planted on a dormant volcano.
Alberto Orengia on Wine Exports to China Part 2
May 26, 2023 01:00 - 17.8 MBWe delve further into wine sales channels in China and how punitive tariffs have affected Australian wine imports.
Alberto Orengia on Exporting Wine to China
May 19, 2023 01:00 - 16.6 MBAn insight into exporting Italian wine to China with Alberto Orengia who is based in Hong Kong and represents Frescobaldi.
Michelle Erland Career Path Profile
May 12, 2023 01:00 - 17.2 MBWe follow Michelle Erland s career path, moving from the restaurant and hospitality trade into public relations for a top wine PR agency.
The Waitrose Wine Team with Jamie Matthewson
May 05, 2023 01:00 - 19.8 MBAn insight into the Waitrose wine buying team with Jamie Matthewson on their roles and responsibilities as wine buyers.
Coronation Wines with Jamie Matthewson of Waitrose
April 28, 2023 01:00 - 20.4 MBA look back at the wines Waitrose were listing for the 1937 coronation of King George VI and the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and what wine to drink on the 2023 coronation of King Charles III.
NFTs and WineChain with Guillaume Jourdan
April 22, 2023 01:00 - 20.1 MBNFTs and blockchain technology are being used to sell fine wines, but how does it work? Find out in this interview with Guillaume Jourdan from WineChain.
Vannessa Koko Djaba on Wine Consumption in Ghana
April 14, 2023 01:00 - 14.4 MBWine consumption is becoming more prevalent in Ghana and increasingly enjoyed with traditional Ghanaian dishes both at home and in restaurants.
Vannessa Koko Djaba on Ghana and the African Wine Scene
March 31, 2023 01:00 - 16.4 MBWe explore wine consumption in Africa with importer Vannessa Koko Djaba who is based in Ghana.
WSET Level 4 D3 Theory Exam with Lauren Denyer
March 24, 2023 01:00 - 15.3 MBListen for tips and tricks on how to tackle the WSET L4 Diploma D3 theory exam on Wines of the World with Lauren Denyer, Level 4 tutor at the WSET School.
WSET Level 4 Theory Exams Overview with Lauren Denyer
March 17, 2023 01:00 - 16.7 MBLauren Denyer, Level 4 tutor at the WSET School, shares her tips on how to tackle the WSET L4 Diploma theory exams for units D1, D2, D3 and D4/D5.
Tasting Fortified Wines the WSET Level 4 way with Lauren Denyer
March 10, 2023 01:00 - 14.8 MBThis episode focuses on how to taste and assess fortified wines for a WSET Level 4, Diploma tasting exam.