This will be a Bible Study Podcast where we look at the Bible through a Kingdom Lens.
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The 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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Sam Doncaster talks us through the process of creating new hybrid grape varieties from seed through to commercial release.
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An introduction to hybrid grapevines and a historical perspective into breeding vines with PIWI wine expert Sam Doncaster.
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Geek out on water management in the vineyard and find out how regenerative farming techniques can help with Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles.
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Exploring the region of Paso Robles in California where Tablas Creek are planting traditional Rhone varieties. Find out why in this episode with Jason Haas.
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Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are the two main white grape varieties in Bordeaux and are blended to create different styles of wine. We find out where they are planted and their characteristics.
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The red wine making process and principal black grape varieties used in Bordeaux blends which are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot.
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Abbie and Chris look at the key sub-regions of Bordeaux and the wine styles they are best known for.
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Abbie talks us through the classification system used in the Bordeaux region, from the PDOs at the bottom of the ladder (producing generic AC wines), Bordeaux Superieur and Cru Bourgeois up to the Grand Cru Classe wines.
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An overview on the Bordeaux wine region with Abbie Bennington DipWSET looking at the climate, geography and key red grape varieties.
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We delve into water management as part of regenerative viticulture and certification.
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In Part 2 we drill down into some key aspects of regenerative viticulture practices: Use of fungicides, herbicides, ploughing, tree planting and PIWI wines.
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Regenerative 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.
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How can glass bottles be made more carbon friendly and what are the alternatives to gas to power glass furnaces?
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In 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.
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Budding MWs, listen to Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan MW on the different tasting techniques that will improve your blind tasting skills.
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We delve into exam techniques for those taking the Master of Wine tasting exam
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This week we explore experimental wine growing in Bhutan located in the Himalayas, at 28 degrees North, with Michael Juergens.
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CEO 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.
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Meet the CEO of Riedel The Wine Glass Company, Maximilian Riedel, to find out the history of the company and their glass-making heritage.
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We explore wine book publishing with Hermione Ireland of the Academie du Vin Library publishing house, whose books bring wine to life through story telling.
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Chris takes a deep dive into how climate influences wine styles and grape growing from a perspective suited to WSET Level 3 students.
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Chris 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.
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Thinking of embarking on a WSET wine course? Chris poses 10 questions to help students decide how and where to study for a WSET qualification.
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Pick 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
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In this last interview we dig deep into PET wine bottles and the environmental benefits over glass with Craig and Jack from Petainer.
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We explore the re-use of plastic packaging and deposit return schemes and look at German and Nordic markets.
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We're exploring carbon friendly, alternative plastic packaging formats for wine in the form of kegs and bottles with PET specialist Petainer.
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Explore the technical issues associated with putting wine in cans with Simon Rollings, CEO of the Canned Wine Co.
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Listen to the CEO of Canned Wine Co on how they launched their canned wine range by offering unusual grape varieties with premium quality positioning.
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Discover the process of de-alcoholisation used by Eisberg to produce no and low alcohol alternatives to wine.
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In 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.
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David 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?
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In this second interview with Prof Monika Christmann we discuss the methods for removing alcohol from wine.
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Phil 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.
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In this second interview with Miguel Torres of Spain's Torres winemaking family we discuss the company's introduction of de-alcoholised wines.
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We interview Nicola Jenkins from WRAP to find out about the recyclability of alternative materials to glass for our wine bottles.
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WRAP 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.
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Owen-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.
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Recap: Gemma Scott is the recycling manager for London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames council. We find out how glass is recycled in the borough.
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Find 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.
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An overview of the wine regions in Ukraine and the grape varieties with Victoria Agromakova and Svitlana Tsybak of the Wines of Ukraine trade body.
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Chrisa Giorgi talks us through the indigenous grape varieties planted in Crete and where to travel on a wine holiday.
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Listen to Chrisa Giorgi talking about her film In the Wine Dark Sea on the wines of Crete.
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First 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.
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Listen 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.
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We delve further into wine sales channels in China and how punitive tariffs have affected Australian wine imports.
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An insight into exporting Italian wine to China with Alberto Orengia who is based in Hong Kong and represents Frescobaldi.
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We follow Michelle Erland s career path, moving from the restaurant and hospitality trade into public relations for a top wine PR agency.
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An insight into the Waitrose wine buying team with Jamie Matthewson on their roles and responsibilities as wine buyers.
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A 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.
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