Wine Pod
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -The wine world can feel daunting - join Doris Miculan-Bradley and Adrian Caravello as they demystify the bottle, and highlight thought-leadership in the Wine & Beverage industry. Seasoned wine professionals and newcomers alike can expect to learn something new and enjoy a few laughs.
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Tobias Fiebrandt
August 25, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 12.9 MBIn 2015 Tobias moved to Canada, to follow his heart - met his wife and became assistant winemaker with Vineland Estates in Niagara. Having been trained in the northern region of Rheine, Germany Tobias was accustomed to working with cold climate wines. We talk about non-aloholic wine options, Chardonnay vs Riesling, and which foods pair best with fruity vs dry rieslings. Listen now!
Valentina Argiolas
August 18, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThis episode we are chatting with Valentina Argiolas of Agriolas Wines. Having been born right on her families winery in Sardinia, Valentina has been surrounded by wine her entire life. Learn about wine varietals that are unique to Sardinia, and how the Argiolas family are using new technologies, including geo-positioning to produce traditional wines.
Alessio Planeta
August 11, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode our guest is Alessio Planeta, owner of Planeta winery in Sicily and 6 boutique wineries throughout the island. What is frapatto, and how do we get chardonnay drinkers to try frapatto? If you're travelling to Sicily, what is a must-try wine? And how does a volcano impact the wine industry? Find out the answers to these, and much more - Listen in!
Pepe Raventos
August 04, 2022 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, we chat with Pepe Raventos, one of the leading wine makers around the globe, joining us straight from his vineyard. The Raventos family has been making sparkling wine sing the Xarel·lo grape variety on the same property for 21 generations now. Hear how Pepe's great great grandfather was inspired by French winemaking traditions and brought them back to spain in 1872, and what makes Pepe known as an innovator in wine.
J.L. Groux
July 28, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode we welcome guest J.L. Groux. Originally from the Loire valley region in France, for the last 30 years he's called Ontario home. As the winemaker at Stratus winery, in this episode we learn about how he blends different grape varieties to create new flavours, how different varieties create consistent wines year after year. J. L. Groux gives us a peek into his experience of creating ice wines, his collab with Guelph Sanctuary, and his latest sparkling project. Tune in to hear a...
Tempering Tempranillo with Pedro Ballesteros
May 01, 2021 20:27 - 19 minutes - 19 MBBased in Belgium, Pedro Ballesteros Torres, MW, holds a degree in Agronomical Engineering and a Masters in Viticulture and Oenology among his qualifications. Having studied around the world, he is a columnist at several papers and magazines in Belgium and Spain and consistently works to elevate Mediterranean grapes and wines on the world stage. He sits on many boards and councils including the Council for the Institute of Masters of Wine, and the Basque Culinary Centre's Wine Committee.
Women in Wine with Almudena Alberca
April 30, 2021 02:03 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBAlmudena Alberca is the first woman in Spain to achieve the title of Master of Wine. After graduating in agricultural engineering, she continued her studies gaining a degree in oenology and a masters in viticulture. With more than 20 years of experience in the world of wine, Almudena has crafted premium wines from some of the finest terroirs in northwestern Spain. At Viñas de Cenit, she went from assistant winemaker to managing the entire winery. She also has much experience sourcing Spanish...
Cava with Álvaro Ribalta
April 29, 2021 21:20 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThis is Spain Uncorked, a Special Miniseries from Wine Pod. Originally from Barcelona, Álvaro Ribalta moved to London in 2006 after completing his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering. But like many in the wine business, his passion developed over the several years he spent working in restaurants and wine bars in London. To quench his thirst for learning, Álvaro began completing the WSET qualifications where he graduated at the Diploma level in 2014. Álvaro then decided his futur...
Sherry with César Saldaña
April 22, 2021 23:02 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBThis is Spain Uncorked, a Special Miniseries from Wine Pod. César Saldaña is a native to the region. In his professional career, he has focused almost exclusively on international wine trade and commerce. For over fifteen years, he held various top management positions at González Byass and Sandeman wineries, overseeing both the Sherry Wine and Port Wine divisions. He is also an active member Spain's Food & Wine advisory group.
The Enchanting Wine Regions of Spain with Elisa Errea
April 22, 2021 01:20 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBThis is Spain Uncorked, a Special Miniseries from Wine Pod. Elisa Errea started her career in wine over twenty years ago, working for the Codorníu group (Export and Winemaking) for 10 years. In 2012 she founded The Wine Studio, an internationally awarded Spanish wine school offering WSET qualifications as well as custom training. She's also a strategic consultant for wineries and institutions as well as a lecturer at different master-level programmes and sommelier degrees. She has designed...
Spain Uncorked: Indigenous Varieties with Ferran Centelles
April 20, 2021 14:24 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBSpain is home to hundreds of native wine grapes! The country was a safe haven for vitis vinifera during the last Ice Age causing a boom of developing grape species that are part of the tapestry of this wine making country. As we explore some of Spain’s interesting range of indigenous varieties we are joined by Ferran Centelles, Spanish Wine Specialist for jancisrobinson.com. This is Spain Uncorked, a Special Miniseries from Wine Pod. Ferran is a WSET Diploma level graduate and Sommelier w...
Spain Uncorked: Tempering Tempranillo with Pedro Ballesteros MW
April 19, 2021 08:27 - 19 minutes - 19 MBTinto Fino, Tinto Del País, Tinta De Toro, Tinto de Rioja and Cencibel — so many different names for just one grape! Tempranillo is intrinsically linked to the winemaking culture of Spain. Grown all over the country in varying names, you might not even know you are drinking a Tempranillo! To help us unravel the mystery of many names, today we are joined by Pedro Ballesteros, MW. This is Spain Uncorked, a Special Miniseries from Wine Pod. Based in Belgium, Pedro Ballesteros Torres, MW, hol...
Spain Uncorked: Women in Wine with Almudena Alberca MW
April 18, 2021 14:03 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBWine regions around the world have seen a major shift in the last couple of decades, a shift that’s seen more women at the helm from making wine to running wineries (and more!). Any professional would agree that the judgement of their work should be on what they are able to accomplish around the world rather than their gender or any other characteristics. Wine regions around the world have seen this shift in culture, Spain being one at the forefront. There are so many amazing women influenci...
Spain Uncorked: Cava with Álvaro Ribalta MW
April 17, 2021 09:20 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIt’s champagne and cremant in France, sekt in Germany, sparkling wine in the new world, and in Spain, it’s Cava! Today we explore that wonderful range of sparkling wines from Spain, catch up on new developments, and learn about some maverick producers breaking the rules. Ever wondered what makes Cava unique, where or how it’s produced, why it’s so affordable, or the best food to pair with this wine? If so, this is a must-listen. In this episode, we are joined by Master of Wine Álvaro Ribalta...
Spain Uncorked: Sherry with César Saldaña
April 16, 2021 11:02 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MBFrom Andalucía in Spain's southwest, sherry is one of the most well-known fortified wines. Within the region, we find Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and Puerto de Santa Maria — together they form “The Sherry Triangle.” The wine region has a very unique terroir where land, environment, winemaking style come together to craft the many styles of sherry we get to explore in the glass! This is Spain Uncorked, a Special Miniseries from Wine Pod. César Saldaña is a native to the re...
Spain Uncorked: The Enchanting Wine Regions of Spain with Elisa Errea
April 15, 2021 13:20 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBSpain is considered an “old world wine region” — a blend of tradition and innovation where superb quality goes hand in hand with unparalleled value. Working with indigenous grape varieties, winemakers craft robust reds, crisp whites, lively sparklers and world-renowned fortified wines. Spanish wines have a classification system based on the "Denominación de Origen" (also known as a "D.O." or designation of origin) that indicates where the wine was produced. In this episode, we're joined by E...
Alpana Singh
December 16, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBGrowing up in hospitality, Alpana's parents wanted her to go to college, and move away from the restaurant industry - but Alpana had other plans. Becoming the youngest female, and first South Asian Master Sommelier in the world and blazing a trail of success with everything she touched. In addition to being a world-renowned Sommelier, Alpana is a restaurateur, author, and the host of the Emmy Award-winning restaurant review show, Check, Please! As the youngest female to gain the Master Somm...
Holiday Favourites
December 02, 2020 21:10 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBHoliday Bonus Episode: Wine Pod hosts, Doris Miculan-Bradley and Adrian Caravello share their favourite splurge and save bottles of wine to indulge in, or gift, around the holiday season. They share what makes them work with their favourite holiday treats, and why you should consider adding them to your holiday line-up. For anyone who's familiar with Adrian, you might be able to guess what his go-to splurge champagne is.
Élyse Lambert on becoming a Master Somm
November 25, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBBorn in Montréal, Québec, Élyse Lambert graduated with a degree in hotel management from the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) in 1998 and as Sommelier from L’École Hôtelière des Laurentides in 1999. Now, one of five Master Sommeliers in Canada - Élyse is currently working as a Sommelier Consultant and continues sharing her passion at Radio-Canada’s morning show, Medium Large and has a wine column in Journal de Montreal. Élyse lives in Montreal and consults for private an...
Christopher Sealy of Alo
November 18, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBChristopher Sealy is the Wine Director for the Alo Food Group and recipient of Best Sommelier by Canada's 100 Best Restaurants in 2019. Having grown up in Guelph, ON and graduating with a degree in French Language and Literature at the University of Toronto, Sealy became interested in the wine industry while living in Paris, working as a photographer and a DJ. http://www.christophersealy.ca/about
Johnny Schuler on Pisco
November 04, 2020 19:55 - 12 minutes - 11 MBJohnny Schuler is an author, chef and restaurateur, distiller, and television personality from Lima, Peru. Regarded as one of Pisco's greatest advocates, Johnny's experience and enthusiasm for pisco are evident on his popular television show, Por Las Rutas del Pisco. As the master distiller for Pisco Porton, and a Peruvian Congress Medal of Honour recipient, Johnny has played an integral role in rallying government ministries and the private sector to regulate the pisco industry in Peru. ht...
Shiraz Mottiar of Malivoire Wine Company
October 28, 2020 19:24 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBWith a name like Shiraz, it's no surprise that this week's Wine Pod guest won Winemaker of the year at the 2017 Ontario Wine Awards. As the Winemaker at Malivoire for over fifteen years, Shiraz Mottiar's goal is to make fresh, drinkable wines that can be enjoyed at the dinner table on any given day. If you've ever travelled to the Niagara wine region, you've likely made a stop at Malivoire winery, and perhaps sampled the Ladybug Rosé. https://malivoire.com/
Gaia Gaja of Gaja Wines
October 21, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBGaia Gaja is the fifth generation of her family to work at the GAJA Winery. While Gaia Gaja takes great pride in her family's rich winemaking heritage she is not one to rest on the laurels of preceding generations. The new generation of Gajas, led by Gaia Gaja, is determined to make all preceding generations proud. https://www.terlatowines.com/brands/italy/gaja
Vivian Kleynhans of Seven Sisters Winery
October 14, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBVivian Kleynhans, owner of one of South Africas most successful wineries - Seven Sisters, grew up in a fishing town. Having never tasted wine before deciding to go into the business, Vivian saw an opportunity in the market and, with the goal of creating generational wealth for her family, Seven Sisters Winery was born. http://www.sevensisters.co.za
Katie Jackson of Jackson Family Wines
October 07, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBDoris and Adrian introduce Wine Pod with their first guest, Katie Jackson of Jackson Family Wines - most known for their renowned Vintners Reserve Chardonnay. Katie has been a champion in the California wine industry for environmental impact and social sustainability. We're joined this epsideo by friend of the podcast, and wine expert, Michael Fagan. https://www.jacksonfamilywines.com/family/katie-jackson