Episodes

  • 20 Years of Change in the UK Wine Trade with James Ellis

    20 Years of Change in the UK Wine Trade with James Ellis
    Jun 5 2026
    James Ellis of Ellis Wines first appeared on the UK Wine Show in 2006. He's back in 2026 and we asked him the same fundamental questions. His answers reveal just how much the UK wine trade has shifted in two decades.
    Show More Show Less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Wilco Lam on Martinborough, Wairarapa Wine and Why Wind Matters

    Wilco Lam on Martinborough, Wairarapa Wine and Why Wind Matters
    May 29 2026
    Wilco Lam, chair of the Wairarapa Winegrowers Association and winemaker at Oraterra, joins Chris Scott to explore Martinborough's terroir, wind-driven viticulture, wine tourism growth and the varieties shaping this corner of New Zealand.
    Show More Show Less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Chardonnay Clones Explained with Ian Quinn of Two Terraces Hawke's Bay

    Chardonnay Clones Explained with Ian Quinn of Two Terraces Hawke's Bay
    May 22 2026
    Five clones. One vineyard. Endless complexity. Ian Quinn of Two Terraces in Hawkes Bay explains why he grows five different Chardonnay clones and what each one contributes to the final wine.
    Show More Show Less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Contract Growing, Rare Varieties and Hawkes Bay with Ian Quinn from Two Terraces

    Contract Growing, Rare Varieties and Hawkes Bay with Ian Quinn from Two Terraces
    May 15 2026
    You plant Gamay. A grape expert visits. Turns out it is Pinot Noir. Only in wine. Ian Quinn of Two Terraces joins us to talk Hawkes Bay, Chenin Blanc, Gamay and building a vineyard from the ground up.
    Show More Show Less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Is New Zealand Albarino Any Good

    Is New Zealand Albarino Any Good
    May 8 2026
    Ian Quinn of Two Terraces in Hawkes Bay grows Albarino for several winemakers across the region. We explore how and why they came to plant the variety, the different styles being produced, and why New Zealand Albarino is proving to be very good indeed.
    Show More Show Less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Big Vine Theory Research with Dr Paul Epee

    Big Vine Theory Research with Dr Paul Epee
    May 1 2026
    Viticulturists will love geeking out on this episode as we explore the latest in training methods and big vine theory with Dr Paul Epee, research scientist at the Bragato Institute in Marlborough.
    Show More Show Less
    Less than 1 minute
  • Innesto and Innovation from Toscana IGT with Sofia Ricasoli

    Innesto and Innovation from Toscana IGT with Sofia Ricasoli
    Apr 24 2026
    Chris meets Sofia Ricasoli in Soho to launch her new wines, including Innesto No.1, a multi-vintage Toscana IGT blend. She explains how the project brings a fresh, modern vision to her family's centuries-old winemaking tradition.
    Show More Show Less
    Less than 1 minute
  • New Zealand Wine Insights with Brent Linn

    New Zealand Wine Insights with Brent Linn
    Apr 17 2026
    How does Hawkes Bay sit within the overall New Zealand wine scene. Brent Linn from the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association joins the podcast to share insights into the region's role, strengths and future within the industry.
    Show More Show Less
    Less than 1 minute