Best Classics With Champagne Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 137: Ray Isle - Food & Wine Executive Wine Editor & Author 52:55

3d ago52:55

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In this episode of the Vint podcast, Billy and Brady chat with Ray Isle, the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine Magazine. Ray shares his fascinating journey from academia to the wine industry, highlighting the pivotal experiences that shaped his career. He delves into the transformation of grapes into wine and the profound impact of hands-on expe…

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South American Wines: History, Terroir, and Trends with Amanda Barnes 55:26

10d ago55:26

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk all things South American wines with Amanda Barnes (MW candidate). Amanda is a journalist/writer and educator with a deep passion and extensive knowledge of South American wines. Born in the United Kingdom, Amanda's fascination with wine led her to travel globally, eventually i…

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Danny James: 4 in the back of a Capri, Collecting new cars at midnight, My Dad's Land Rovers. S4E6 54:06

11d ago54:06

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The first time we have done a full in person podcast, and it wasn't without its troubles... However, Danny James was a great guest, very accommodating in his workshop at home, and across two takes we managed to get all the audio and most of the video. Yep! There's an actual video of this conversation.. Check it out here. https://youtu.be/zMJByStJ_O…

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J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines "50 Years, States & Ways of Giving" 27:39

16d ago27:39

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In this episode you’ll meet Jerry Lohr, the founder of J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines. They’re a major player. The brand is found in nearly every grocery and liquor store across the country. J. Lohr produces 1.7 million cases annually and is 20th on the list of the largest U.S. wine companies. The family-owned and operated winery is celebrating its 50…

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Ep. 135: Raising the Bar: Cos d'Estournel's Pursuit of Excellence with Dominique Arangoits 48:48

17d ago48:48

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Chapters: 00:40 Intro + Guest Highlight - Dominique Arangoits 01:07 Weekend Wine Tastings 06:05 Exploring Chateau Cos d'Estournel 09:22 Background & Intro w/ Dominique Arangoits 20:41 Exploring Chateau Promise's Historical Significance 21:36 Diverse Soils and Unique Blends 22:37 The Art of Winemaking at Chateau Promise 26:49 Innovations in the Cell…

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Wines to Celebrate With: From the Aspen Food and Wine Classic 55:59

23d ago55:59

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When it comes to celebrating, how do you know which wine to choose? Amanda gets thoughts from some of the best in the business—Niki Russ Federman of NYC’s iconic Russ & Daughters, Jasmine Hirsch, Nia Renee Hill, Anthony Giglio, and Master Sommelier June Rodil—at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic. From the value wines they love serving at weddings to …

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Ep. 134: The Evolution of Kings County Distillery: Bourbon, Rye, and Peat Innovation 46:19

24d ago46:19

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In this episode of the Vint podcast Brady serves up a solo-interview with the founder of Brooklyn's Kings County Distillery, Colin Spoelman. Kings County Distillery is New York City's oldest premier whiskey distillery. With a background rooted in both creative and technical expertise, Colin has played a pivotal role in the resurgence of craft disti…

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Matt Godfrey 'Drawn by Matt: Ford Escort that starts itself, A-Ha on cassette and we plan a classic car show! S4E5 46:36

26d ago46:36

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We're joined by Matt Godfrey, an artist who works under the 'Drawn by Matt' alias. We chat about old Fords, Metros, the embarrassment of his childhood friends seeing the cars his parents had, as he lived next to the school! We discuss the NEC Classic Car show, Goodwood Revival, and inadvertently start planning our own 'fancy dress' classic car even…

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Ep. 133: Cork Dorks and Art Aficionados - A Conversation with Author Bianca Bosker 1:02:47

1M ago1:02:47

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, hosts Brady and Billy Galenko interview Bianca Bosker. Bianca Bosker is the New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork and, most recently, Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See. A contributing writer at The Atlantic, she has also …

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“Aha moments” at the Napa Valley Barrel Auction Featuring Spottswoode, Shafer, Frogs Leap, Gallica, and Duckhorn 45:26

1M ago45:26

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In this very special episode, Amanda is joined by some of the top vintners and winemakers in the world—from Spottswoode, Shafer, Frogs Leap, Gallica, and Duckhorn—at the Napa Valley Barrel Auction. You’re not going to want to miss their never-before-told stories on their ‘aha moments’ of clarity where something just clicks for them—when wine starts…

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Ep.132: Coravin Founder Greg Lambrecht On Revolutionizing The Way The World Drinks Wine 55:42

1M ago55:42

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko introduce our new Presenting Partner and chat with Coravin's Founder, Greg Lambrecht. Greg has revolutionized the wine world with his hugely poplar wine preservation devices. With a background in medical devices and technology, Greg brought his expertise in precision engineering an…

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Paul Harding: Choosing company cars with Dad, Trick or Treat Barn Finds, Vauxhall SRI, S4E4 57:27

1M ago57:27

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We're joined by Paul Harding from Super Duper Garage for this episode. Paul's a car collector / car hoarder and has appeared on Jonny Smith's Late Brake Show Car Cave - check out the episode here - Secret barn collection of Porsches, M3s and JDM cars - Car Caves - YouTube Our talk starts with a yellow Vauxhall Chevette, but takes a few side turns a…

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Ep. 131: Farming the Future: Norm Peters of Silver Oak on Viticulture & Sustainability 50:47

2M ago50:47

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk (and sing) with Norm Peters, the Vineyard Director at Silver Oak (and Twomey) Wine Estates. With over two decades of experience in viticulture and vineyard management, Norm brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the world of wine. From his early beginnings at Poppycock …

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Bonus Episode: When is a car spot not suitable for social media? Car Spotting Etiquette 14:51

2M ago14:51

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Join us for a quick chat about Car Spotting Etiquette. With the response to our Car Spotting Tennis is shows no signs of slowing up, so we'll continue for now - but there are some rules we have put in place. The cars need to be in a public place, either a car park or on the road. If the car is parked on a drive, or behind a block of flats, then it …

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The Savvy Wine Buyers Guide to Piedmont Featuring Jeff Porter 53:58

2M ago53:58

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If you’ve ordered a bottle of Barolo in the last 20 years, you can probably thank Jeff Porter for that. Despite now being a staple on wine lists and collections, Piedmont wines haven’t always received the same reverence as their French counterparts. Former wine and beverage director for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality—turned Wine Enthusiast writer …

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Ep. 130: Classic Meets Contemporary - Building a Modern Wine Program with Wine Director Sarah Plath 41:36

2M ago41:36

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko spend time with the Wine Director and Buyer for Los Angeles's La Pharmacie du Vin, Sarah Plath. Sarah is representative of an eclectic group of wine professionals who drive the industry forward by creating memorable expereinces at the local level - selling and serving wine in our n…

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Jay McToldridge: My Dad's Skodas, My Great Aunt's Fiesta Super Sport and Champagne Silver Golfs. S4E3 32:43

2M ago32:43

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We're joined by Jay from Players Classic, Players Shows, Flat 6 Show, Hoonigan and star of many PVW magazine features for this fantastic episode. Come with us, back in time to when Skoda's were seriously uncool - His Dad had many of them! Fortunately in Jay's words, he knew how to take care of himself, otherwise it would have been a very unpleasant…

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Ep. 129: The DNA of Wine - Renowned Grape Geneticist José Vouillamoz 54:52

2M ago54:52

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko sit down with famed wine grape geneticist and researcher, José Vouillamoz. José is a renowned Swiss botanist and geneticist, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to the field of viticulture. With a Ph.D. in plant genetics from the University of Lausanne, José has become one …

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Never Before, Never AgaIn Wines 27:27

2M ago27:27

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In this episode I celebrate this year’s Sonoma County Barrel Auction. The theme for the weekend is Never Before, Never Again wines. On May 2nd I was invited to the Tasting Preview event attended by trade, media guests, partners, and participating vintners. This year’s auction was the 10th anniversary of the Barrel Auction. Over $400,000 was raised …

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Wines of Australia featuring Mark Davidson 56:38

2M ago56:38

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“If you were stuck with only Australian wine to drink, you would never be bored,” claimed guest Mark Davidson—who has been championing Australia for the better part of 2 decades. His book “The Wines of Australia” focuses on this new world region—which has some of the oldest vines in the world, nearly every grape and style of wine on the planet, and…

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Ep. 128: Top 9 Wine Essentials & Billy's Balkan Travels 46:53

2M ago46:53

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko fly solo to discuss Billy's recent travels to Croatia/Montenegro, and then give their thoughts on some of their favorite wine drinking accessories. If you're interested in some of what you hear on today's episode, head out to your local wine retailer (avoid the big boxes for more n…

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Dave Carey: Brock Director, Personal plates, Robbing a service station to pay for racing and more! S4E2 40:27

2M ago40:27

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This week we're joined by Dave Carey from Adelaide in Australia! Yep! The good work we have been doing has trickled down under, and we're gathering some momentum, which attracted motoring journalist and petrol head Dave to get in touch with us. Dave's father passed away when he was just over 5 years old, but he still has some strong memories of his…

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Vranken-Pommery Champagne and Rosé-Replay 40:48

2M ago40:48

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For today's episode, I'm reaching back to August of 2020. Clément Pierlot is the chef de cave (winemaker) of historic Champagne Pommery in France. I found it interesting that the Champagne house known for creating the Brut style of bubbly is now making a sparkling wine from California grapes. It turns out, Louis Pommery California Sparkling is harv…

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Ep. 127: From the Archive - Bobby Stuckey on Friuli, Making Service a Sustainable Career, and Collecting 58:28

2M ago58:28

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In this archived episode (previously episode 81) of the Vint Podcast, Brady and Billy sat down with Bobby Stuckey, partner and Master Sommelier at Frasca Hospitality Group. The group’s flagship restaurant, Frasca Food and Wine, has won two James Beard awards for excellence in Outstanding Wine Service (2013) and Outstanding Service (2019). 2023 saw …

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ABC: Anything But Champagne featuring Matthew Kaner 52:35

3M ago52:35

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Champagne might be the king of bubbly, but that doesn’t mean it’s the surefire option for every situation. Sommelier Matthew Kaner—former SommTV host and current wine correspondent for Men’s Journal—joins us to discuss the unique characteristics of the world’s best sparkling wines and how they can play a starring role … starting with Italy. While E…

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Ep. 126: Hyper Limited American Whiskey - Rare Character Whiskey with Peter Nevenglosky 48:38

3M ago48:38

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk with Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder at Drifter Spirits, and co-founder of Rare Character Whiskey, Peter Nevenglosky. Rare Character is an independent bottler of American whiskies, mainly focused on Bourbon and Rye, with a portfolio predominantly consisting of single barr…

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Steve Waddingham: Working at Dad's garage, Grandad was a chauffeur in a Morris Minor, Aston Martin, Allegro and more. S4E1 39:31

3M ago39:31

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The first episode of Season 4 really sets the bar high (but panic not, we've got some great guests waiting in the wings too), Steve Waddingham is the official company historian for none other than Aston Martin Lagonda, but when he's not researching old colour names, and digging out race cars from dusty barns, he's behind the wheel of his own Austin…

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Ep. 125: Wine Importer Sebastian Lowa on Championing German & Austrian Wines and Lesser Known Varieties 58:06

3M ago58:06

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, host Billy Galanko dives into one of his favorite topics, diving deep into the less-explored grape varieties of German and Austrian wine beyond the familiar Riesling and Grüner Veltliner before interviewing Wine Importer Sebastian Lowa, co-founder of Baire Wines Imports. Sebastian shares his journey into the imp…

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Why Do People Think They Hate Chardonnay? Featuring @cokiesworldofwine 50:55

3M ago50:55

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It’s the 5th most planted grape in the world and the most planted white wine grape in California—but sometimes it feels like everyone hates Chardonnay. In this episode we’re diving into this very misunderstood grape variety, how its reputation as an over-oaked sugar cookie is falling by the wayside, and why it’s Amanda’s “desert island grape.” Wine…

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Ep. 124: From NBA Triumphs to Vineyard Dreams - Tony Parker and Channing Frye on Their Journeys into Wine 1:32:36

3M ago1:32:36

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In this special episode of The Vint Podcast, we're excited to bring you a unique two-interview episode with the first featuring Tony Parker and Channing Frye, two former NBA champions who have ventured into the wine industry. Tony Parker shares his intriguing journey from the basketball court to the vineyard, detailing his involvement with Chateau …

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Patrick Davis, SIP - Songwriters in Paradise 2024 19:51

3M ago19:51

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Patrick Davis is returning to Northern California for SIP - Songwriters in Paradise 2024. You may have caught him on my podcast last year, and it’s a real pleasure to catch up with him again to chat about Songwriters in Paradise 2024 in Napa, very soon April 18th-21st, then Healdsburg, Sonoma County July 23rd – 28 at special wineries in each region…

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Ep. 123: Terroir & Technology - Elevating Chateau Montelena's Craft with Matthew Crafton 1:07:44

3M ago1:07:44

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, your window into the world of wine and spirits. In this California-centric episode, Billy Galanko sits down with Matthew Crafton, head winemaker at the renowned Chateau Montelena. Situated in the picturesque north of Napa Valley, Chateau Montelena is not only a beacon of viticultural history but also a testament…

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Bonus Episode: Many guests! Plenty of your earliest car memories and reflection from the NEC Practical Classics Restoration Show 39:21

3M ago39:21

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Jon and Andy went wild in the halls of the NEC with the newly acquired podcasting machine (thanks coffee buyers..) gathering together a wonderful and eclectic collection of earliest car memories from many different show goers. The quality is ok considering we recorded these stood up surrounded by hundreds of other people talking! So go easy on the …

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March Madness: Wine Edition 56:41

4M ago56:41

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When it comes to wine regions, does one region rule them all? We’re putting the greats up against each other and breaking down the intricacies of selecting wine out in the wild. When should you choose Washington or Tuscany over Bordeaux? Does Champagne always make the best sparkling or are there situations where Cava or Prosecco make more sense? Pl…

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National Women in Wine Day - Marimar Torres of Marimar Estates 32:44

4M ago32:44

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This month we celebrated Women’s History, International Women’s Day was March 8th, and this past Monday, the 25th, it was National Women in Wine Day in the U.S. So, appropriately, my guest for this episode is an accomplished woman in wine, who also happens to be an international woman. Marimar Torres is a member of Familia Torres, a historic winema…

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Ep. 122: The Australian Ark - The Untold Story of Australian Wine with Andrew Caillard, MW 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast, we were honored to host Andrew Caillard, a Master of Wine, who has recently completed "The Australian Ark." This three-volume history explores the evolution of Australian wine from 1788 to the present day, offering an unparalleled journey through the vineyards and stories that have defined Australian wine. "The …

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Russell Quirk: Dad had a new car every few months... His Porsche 911 didn't last a week! E-Type, Aston Martin, Escort RS2000, Rolls Royce S3E10 49:24

4M ago49:24

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Jon and Andy are joined by Russell Quirk who recalls countless tales of his Dad's cars. He reckons his Dad swapped cars every 6 months, and we're not just talking old Ford Escorts (although he had an RS2000) we're talking E-Types, Aston Martin's, Rolls Royces, TVR, Porsche and more. Russell's Dad was an Estate Agent in Essex, and liked to show off …

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Ep. 121: Tasting the Future - Jane Anson on Bordeaux's Evolution, Mentorship, and China's Wine Ascent 57:24

4M ago57:24

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In this Episode of the Vint Podcast, Host Billy Galanko discusses Bordeaux soils and interviews Bordeaux author and expert Jane Anson. In her interview, Jane Anson discusses the Chinese wine industry, the Marselan grape, Chinese wine and food pairing, new varieties and sustainability efforts in Bordeaux, challenges in Bordeaux, and the future of Bo…

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How to be a savvy wine buyer featuring Karen MacNeil, author of "The Wine Bible" 56:31

4M ago56:31

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Episode 1 March 14, 2024 Season 3 of the Unfiltered podcast is all about sharpening your wine-buying savvy, and our Episode 1 guest is one of the most finely honed minds in wine: Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, America’s best-selling wine book. Karen is more than the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English lan…

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Ep. 120: The Sparkling Revolution - Gusbourne's Leadership in the English Wine Renaissance 54:46

4M ago54:46

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In this episode of the Vint podcast, hosts Billy Galanko and Brady Weller interview Laura Rhys MS, Head of Wine, and Mary Bridges, Head Winemaker at Gusbourne Wines, a leading producer of English sparkling wine. The conversation dives into the history, challenges, and innovations of winemaking in England, emphasizing Gusbourne's commitment to quali…

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