Best Janina Doyle Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 175: Regenerative Viticulture with Justin Howard-Sneyd MW (Part 1) 41:04

3h ago41:04

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE In todays’ episode, join me as I chat with Justin Howard-Sneyd, a distinguished Master of Wine, wine consultant, and owner of the Domaine of the Bee winery in Roussillon. More importantly, Justin is a trustee of the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, where he's been leading two-day courses in regenerative vit…

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Ep 174: The Wines of Alto Adige - Trentino with Beatrice Bessi, Head Sommelier of Chiltern Firehouse (Part 2) 43:11

3d ago43:11

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Welcome back to part two with Beatrice Bessi, our dedicated head sommelier. Beatrice's passion for wine shines through in every word, making her journey a delight to follow. In this episode, we delve into her experience with the Court of Master Sommelier exams, her recent Australian adventures, and her fascinat…

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Ep 173: The Wines of Sicily with Beatrice Bessi, Head Sommelier of Chiltern Firehouse (Part 1) 59:07

10d ago59:07

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE On today’s episode join us as we sit down with Beatrice Bessi, an accomplished CMS advanced sommelier and head sommelier at London's prestigious Chiltern Firehouse. With two decades of hospitality expertise and accolades including the International Wine and Spirits Competition's Emerging Talent in Wine Hospital…

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Ep 172: Discovering Lirac, a Cru of the Côtes du Rhône & one of the Southern Rhône's hidden gems with Rodolphe de Pins of Château de Montfaucon 40:11

17d ago40:11

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Welcome back! Today we journey into the Southern Rhône Valley to explore one specific cru that deserves your attention: Lirac. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems beyond the typical Côtes du Rhône, discovering the value and sustainability behind these well-priced wines. Our guest, Rodolphe de Pins, winemaker …

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Ep 171: Wine Flavours, grapes and styles with Rob Buckhaven, Drinks Columnist for The Metro (Part 2) 54:49

24d ago54:49

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE In part 2 of this episode, we're diving deep into the world of drinks writing, specifically exploring Rob's experiences as a drinks writer for the Metro. Ever wondered what it's like to have that coveted gig? Well, wonder no more as Rob spills the beans. But that's not all – alongside sharing some of his latest…

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Ep 170: Cava and Priorat Changes and Pre-Phylloxera varieties with Rob Buckhaven, Drinks Columnist for The Metro (Part 1) 45:51

1M ago45:51

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today, we are embarking on a journey to Catalonia, Spain, guided by none other than Rob Buckhaven. You might recognize Rob as the Drinks Columnist for The Metro and author of 'The Alcorithm.' But in this episode, we're delving into his past as a brand ambassador for the renowned winery Torres. Torres boasts a s…

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Ep 169: Everything you need to know about Super Tuscan wines 27:26

1M ago27:26

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE In today's episode, I have more than your average wine story. I will be talking all about Super Tuscans: An Italian wine category created from rebellion and innovation when a group of daring winemakers decided to break all the rules, planting French grapes in Italian soil. In the 1980s, these wines took the win…

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Ep 168: The Regions of the Southern Rhône with Stage 2 MW student Anna Spooner (Part 2) 42:50

2M ago42:50

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE In today's episode, we continue our adventure into the region of Southern Rhône with Stage two Master of Wine student, Anna Spooner, who has immersed herself in Southern Rhône living. This episode zeroes in on the intricacies of Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, and the Crus—unraveling the mysteries behi…

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Ep 167: The Grapes of the Southern Rhône with Stage 2 MW student Anna Spooner (Part 1) 55:12

2M ago55:12

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE On todays’ episode, we sit down with Stage 2 Master of Wine student, Anna Spooner, who has recently made the move to the Southern Rhône. In this episode, our focus shifts to the grape varieties that thrive in this region, with Châteauneuf-du-Pape boasting a remarkable 13 permitted varieties. While Grenache is a…

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Ep 166: The story of wine grape Barbera with Norbert Reinisch, Export Manager of Braida Winery (Part 2) 51:22

2M ago51:22

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today in Part 2 of our conversation with Norbert Reinisch from Braida Winery. We now journey into the fascinating world of Barbera, the grape variety that has seen a revolution due to Braida’s founder, Giacomo Bologna who believed in this grape when so many others had pigeon holed it as ‘just for cheap wine pro…

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Ep 165: The perfect Valentines Day Wine Brachetto d'Acqui with Norbert Reinisch, Export Manager of Braida winery (Part 1) 46:10

2M ago46:10

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Join us in the exploration of the perfect elixir for love – Brachetto d'Acqui. In this episode, we uncork the secrets of this sparkling red gem hailing from the enchanting hills of Piedmont, Italy. Known as the quintessential love wine, Brachetto d'Acqui sets the stage for passion and romance. Our guide on this…

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Ep 164: The wines of Ribera del Duero with Master of Wine Tim Atkin (Part 2) 43:05

3M ago43:05

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Join us for Part 2 with Master of Wine Tim Atkin. Following our exploration of the Rioja region in the previous episode, we now turn our attention to the renowned Ribera del Duero. Tim recently unveiled his comprehensive report on this dynamic area, and he shares insights into what makes it so distinctive and p…

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Ep 163: The wines of Rioja with Master of Wine Tim Atkin (Part 1) 48:08

3M ago48:08

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE In today's episode, we're joined by the renowned Master of Wine, Tim Atkin, in a long-anticipated conversation that uncorks the world of wine. Tim, known for his wit, expertise, and global wine adventures, takes us on a journey through the vineyards of Rioja. With anecdotes from his experiences and a touch of h…

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Ep 162: Wine & Wellness - Healthy dishes with perfect wine pairings 36:46

3M ago36:46

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Happy New Year, and welcome back to the first episode of 2024. As the new year brings around a focus on a better version of ourselves, I decided to put together an episode with a little more of a health and wellness focus. So I’ll be recommending a non alcoholic sparkling wine alternative for anyone wanting to …

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Ep 161 Tokaji Aszú The sweet wines of Tokaj with Zoltán Kovács, Winery Director for Royal Tokaji (Part 2) 47:08

4M ago47:08

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Director Zoltán Kovács from Royal Tokaji Winery joins us for Part Two of our journey, unraveling the nuances between Late Harvest wines, the five and six Puttonyos varieties, and the extraordinary Essencia—an ultra-rare and intensely sweet wine. Discover why Essencia, with its concentration that takes years to …

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Ep 160 Furmint and the dry wines of Tokaji with Zoltán Kovács, Winery Director for Royal Tokaji (Part 1) 41:34

4M ago41:34

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Join us in this episode as we journey through the vineyards of Hungary with Zoltán Kovács, the Winery Director of Royal Tokaji. While renowned for their Botrytized sweet wines, today, we're shifting gears to delve into the world of still wines. Zoltán shines a spotlight on Hungary's main white grape, the iconic…

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Ep 159: The Ten Crus of Beaujolais with Dan Farrell-Wright, Founder of Wickhams Wine Merchants (Part 2) 44:19

5M ago44:19

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Join us for Part 2 of our wine adventure as we delve deeper into the enchanting world of Beaujolais. Guided by Dan, founder of Wickhams Wines and this seasons’ sponsor, who's earned the prestigious Decanter Retailer Award. In this episode, we unravel the intricacies of the 10 Crus of Beaujolais, experiencing French wine in all its glory. Pour a gla…

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Ep 158: Beaujolais Nouveau Day with Dan Farrell-Wright, Founder of Wickhams Wine Merchants (Part 1) 50:40

5M ago50:40

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE In this episode, we're joined by a special guest, Dan, the owner of Wickhams Wines—our esteemed sponsor for this season. We'll be delving into Beaujolais Nouveau Day, exploring the rich tradition and uncovering the history behind this vibrant wine celebrated every third Thursday of November. Discover the unique…

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Ep 157: The wines and grapes of the Veneto wine region, Italy, with Wine Communicator Luma Monteiro (Part 2) 36:47

5M ago36:47

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today we have Part 2 of our conversation with the wine communicator, Luma Monteiro. After our exciting exploration of Brazilian wines last week, today's focus is on the iconic Valpolicella, Amarone, and Soave wines from northeastern Italy. Dive into the differences between Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, an…

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Ep 156: Wines of Brazil with Wine Communicator Luma Monteiro (Part 1) 44:32

5M ago44:32

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today's episode I am taking you on a journey through the sun-kissed landscapes and burgeoning vineyards of Brazil. My guest, wine communicator Luma Monteiro, is a Brazilian native, so we are in safe hands as she tells us her stories and takes us through the wine regions and styles. Luma was the winner of The IW…

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Ep 155: The birthplace of Prosecco: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG 37:19

6M ago37:19

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today's episode is about the birthplace of Prosecco: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG. I recently visited a month ago and I have been dying to tell you all about this most enchanting wine region. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a place of heroic viticulture, and SO much more than just fun and fruity fizz. I…

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Ep 154: Where to start with the Languedoc region, France with WSET wine educator Sam Povey (Part 2) 33:38

6M ago33:38

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today we have our Part two with wined educator Sam Povey, who begins to uncover the jewels of the Languedoc region in the south of France. Sam shares his experiences and recommendations for the best places to visit and wines to try in this diverse and exciting region. With a rich history in wine production, Lan…

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Ep 153: Trading Yellow Tail Shiraz to one of the world’s most expensive wines in the world Domaine de la Romanée-Conti with WSET wine educator Sam Povey (Part 1) 48:24

6M ago48:24

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE On Today’s episode we have a fascinating conversation with Sam Povey, a celebrated WSET wine educator hailing from London's Bermondsey School. Named one of Harper's 30 under 30, Sam is renowned for his captivating Instagram stories @Sampovey.wine. We dive into the historical intrigue of Burgundy, where a 14th-c…

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Ep 152: The English Wine Movement with Henry Jeffreys, author of Vines in a cold climate (Part 2) 45:47

6M ago45:47

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today we have part 2 with Henry Jeffreys, where we dig deeper into his book, ‘Vines in a Cold Climate” We also delve into the story of Peter Hall, the mastermind behind Breaky Bottom winery nestled in the picturesque South Downs of Sussex. Established in 1974, this winery has a rich history rooted in a time whe…

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Ep 151: The English Wine Movement with Henry Jeffreys, author of Vines in a cold climate (Part 1) 42:55

7M ago42:55

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE On today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Henry Jeffreys, a renowned writer and speaker. With an extensive background in the world of wine, Henry has graced the airwaves of BBC Radio Four and Five, served as the wine critic for The Lady, and been featured in reputable publications l…

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Ep 150: Wine Experiences with Amelia Singer, wine educator and communicator (Part 2) 36:03

7M ago36:03

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today we have part 2 of our chat with Amelia Singer. In this episode we're digging deeper into Amelia's extensive wine journey, her valuable insights, and her intriguing collaboration with Concha y Toro, the Chilean wine powerhouse. Amelia shares her experiences, opinions on the wine world, and offers some inva…

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Ep 149: Wines of Austria with Amelia Singer, wine educator and communicator (Part 1) 46:04

7M ago46:04

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today is part 1 with Amelia Singer, an international award-winning wine educator and communicator. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the enchanting realm of Austrian wines. Together, we'll explore the three red grape varieties: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and Sankt Laurent, as well as the revered white …

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Ep 148: Your three day itinerary around Rias Baixas: The land of Albariño 54:28

7M ago54:28

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE WE ARE BACK WITH SEASON 4. And I am going to take you on a three-day trip around Rias Baixas. We will be looking at the food, the regions, the grapes, the vine training methods and the beaches you can visit. I hope this episode will motivate you to go and visit this lusciously green area, and have you reaching …

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Ep 147: The wine grapes of England and WineGB stats with Head Winemaker Fergus Elias of Balfour Winery 56:35

9M ago56:35

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Todays episode is the last episode of Season 3. I’ll be back again in September. I am speaking with my head winemaker of Balfour Winery, Fergus Elias, who is back for the second time. If you missed the first episode go back to Episode 106. We will be talking about one of our very special white wines, part of th…

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Ep 146: Cheese and Wine pairings with Jess Summer, Founder of Mouse and Grape (Part 2) 44:16

10M ago44:16

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today is part 2 with Jess Summer, founder of Mouse and Grape, a luxury cheese and wine hamper company in the UK. We'll be looking at pairings to go with aged cheese, more challenging cheeses. What happens if you start adding the accompaniments like honey or nuts or fruit? We'll be looking at what cheeses go bes…

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Ep 145: Cheese and Wine pairings with Jess Summer, Founder of Mouse and Grape (Part 1) 49:28

10M ago49:28

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today is part 1 with Jess Summer, founder of Mouse and Grape, a luxury cheese and wine hamper company in the UK, and we will be going through her summer hamper which includes canned wines from the Canned Wine Co. We will be looking at the pairings and what process she goes through when deciding what wines she s…

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Ep 144: Old Vines – Why are they so special? 21:10

10M ago21:10

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today I am talking about Old vines. We will touch on what actually are old vines, where in the world regions are actually classifying specific vines and how old they actually have to be. What is the significance of old vines culturally and genetically? How they can help us in the future, the stories that they h…

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Ep 143: Criolla grape varieties: The heritage grapes of South America 32:20

10M ago32:20

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Last week I hosted a Masterclass in Paladar, THE latin American restaurant in London and so I was inspired to bring this to life here, and talk to you all about the Criolla varieties of South and Latin America. It was the Spanish conquistadors, that brought across the first Vitis Vinifera Vines to the Americas …

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Ep 142: Deep Dive into Sparkling Wines of the World: France, Spain, Italy and Germany for WSET Diploma Students (Part 3) 45:39

11M ago45:39

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is part 3 of the deep dive series into Sparkling wines: On all the sparkling wines of the word (except Champage). These episodes are specifically designed to help out my WSET diploma friends. This is a flashcard-style podcast, which is a useful way for those trying to memorize the information, however, for…

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Ep 141: Mini Series – South African Wine: Pinotage with Sales & Marketing Manager Deidre Taylor of Kanonkop (Part 5) 53:48

11M ago53:48

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is the fifth and last part of my mini series on wineries in South Africa. Today's episode is with Sales and Marketing Manager Deidre Taylor of Kanonkop based in Simonsberg-Stellenbosch. They are definitely considered one of the prestigious wineries of South Africa, and they were one of the pioneers of Pino…

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Ep 140: Mini Series – South African Wine: Pinot Noir and the Elgin wine region with Winemaker Andries Burger of Paul Cluver Winery (Part 4) 54:15

11M ago54:15

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is the forth part of my mini series on wineries in South Africa. Today's episode is with Winemaker Andries Burger of Paul Cluver Winery based in Elgin. This region is known for it’s Pinot Noir and Chardonany and as Paul Cluver is the pioneer of this wine region, who better than to discuss with them. So we …

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Ep 139: Mini Series – South African Wine: Minimal Intervention & Bot River with Winemaker Alice Verburg of Luddite Winery (Part 3) 46:30

11M ago46:30

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is the third part of my mini series on wineries in South Africa. Today's episode is with Winemaker Alice Verburg from Luddite Winery, based in Bot River. They are very much about hands off and minimal intervention, and the most interesting and fun family, who do not take themselves too seriously. The focus…

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Ep 138: Mini Series – South African Wine: Chardonnay in Stellenbosch with Winemaker Mike Dawson of Journeys End (Part 2) 53:21

12M ago53:21

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is the second part of my mini series on wineries in South Africa. Today's episode is with Winemaker Mike Dawson from Journey’s End. This is a winery with some of the closest vineyards to False Bay. They have won The Drinks Business Green Wine awards in 2020 and 2021 and provided over 1 million meals to the…

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Ep 137: Mini Series – South African Wine: Chenin Blanc and old vines in Stellenbosch with Cellarmaster RJ Botha (Part 1) 52:27

12M ago52:27

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is the first part of my mini series on wineries in South Africa. Today's episode is with Cellarmaster RJ Botha from Kleine Zalze. This is the place you want to visit for a romantic getaway, and golf and wine weekend, or when you are looking for the best wine and food pairing. Their food is another level, a…

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Ep 136: Deep Dive into Sparkling Wines of the World: Champagne for WSET Diploma Students (Part 2) 29:23

12M ago29:23

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is part 2 of the deep dive series into Sparkling wines: All on Champagne. These episodes are specifically designed to help out my WSET diploma friends. This is a flashcard-style podcast, which is a useful way for those trying to memorize the information, however, for all of you who just love wine and want …

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Ep 135: Visiting Chianti, Wine Recommendations and Whiskey matured in Bordeaux Barrels with drinks writer and broadcaster Helena Nicklin (Part 2) 49:55

1y ago49:55

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today episode is part 2 with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning drinks writer, a broadcaster, a judge, and author. who you can watch on TV Series, Three Drinkers (Currently showing on Amazon Prime). Today we are talking about her very own whiskey matured in Bordeaux cask barrels. You will receive some personal wi…

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Ep 134: The Three Drinkers and Cognac with drinks writer and broadcaster Helena Nicklin (Part 1) 40:31

1y ago40:31

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today we are joined by Helena Nicklin, an award-winning drinks writer, a broadcaster, a judge, and author. who you can watch on TV Series, Three Drinkers (Currently showing on Amazon Prime). She is the winner of best contribution to Wine and Spirits Tourism 2022. She was recognised in the top 100 most influenti…

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Ep 133: Planting your own vineyard with wine writer Christina Rasmussen (Part 2) 33:36

1y ago33:36

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is Part 2 with wine writer and speaker Christina Rasmussen and we are discussing planting your own vineyard and the decisions that you can make. Christina has planted her very own vineyard in England. So, we will talk about the soils, choosing massal selection over clonal selection, diseases and viruses an…

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Ep 132: Grape Variety Palomino with wine writer Christina Rasmussen (Part 1) 48:22

1y ago48:22

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today’s episode is about the grape variety Palomino. Often thought of as a neutral grape variety yet there are certain people in the wine industry that are true believers like my guest today, Christina Rasmussen. She is a wine writer, speaker and has even made her very own still Palomino wine. So, I'm fascinate…

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Ep 131: Wines of South West France with The Author of the Knackered Mothers Wine Club, Helen McGinn (Part 2) 38:09

1y ago38:09

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode is part 2 with wine expert Helen McGinn, who you can watch on BBC’s Saturday Morning Kitchen and ITV’s This Morning. She's the author of the Book and Blog: Knacked Mother's Wine Club. During her 10 years as a wine buyer, one of the most rewarding regions to visit and which offered great value was t…

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Ep 130: Supermarket wines and wine stories with The Author of The Knackered Mothers Wine Club, Helen McGinn (Part 1) 46:18

1y ago46:18

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE My guest today is Helen McGinn, wine expert on the BBC’s Saturday Morning Kitchen and ITV’s This Morning. She's the author of the Book and Blog: Knacked Mother's Wine Club. She has worked for over a decade as a wine buyer Tesco’s supermarket, and so this episode we are settling down to talk about her career and…

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Ep 129: Deep Dive into Sparkling Wines of the World: Production and methods for WSET Diploma Students (Part 1) 26:45

1y ago26:45

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is part 1 of the deep dive series into Sparkling wines: All on production and different sparkling wine methods. These episodes are specifically designed to help out my WSET diploma friends. This is a flashcard-style podcast, which is a useful way for those trying to memorize the information, however, for a…

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Ep 128: Wines of Georgia, Qvevri and Lesser Known Varieties with Wine Writer Chris Boiling (Part 2) 44:41

1y ago44:41

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is part two of my chat with wine writer and now part time winemaker Chris Boiling. Check out his articles on Canopy, on the International Wine Challenge website. This episode is all about crazy wine making projects, discussing lesser known varieties, and that includes those of Georgia. We we talk about the…

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Ep 127: Wines of Slovenia with Wine Writer Chris Boiling (Part 1) 45:22

1y ago45:22

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is part one of my chat with wine writer and now part time winemaker Chris Boiling. You can find his work in Decanter or other online wine magazines. And more recently, a wine newsletter called Canopy, which you can find on the International Wine Challenge website. We will be talking about the wines of Slov…

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Ep 126: Wines of Burgundy: The wine regions from top to bottom, and where to find the value with Burgundy Expert Jasper Morris MW (Part 2) 33:02

1y ago33:02

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To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is part two with the expert of Burgundy and Master of Wine, Jasper Morris. As we spoke about in the episode before, he has published two editions of his book “Inside Burgundy”, which both times has won the Andre Simon Prize. So this episode we are going through the regions of Burgundy from the Côte de Nuit…

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