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  • Ep 555: Hannah Tovey, London Wine Fair 2024
    May 16 2024

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:01:50) Hannah Tovey - Event Director

    (00:02:50) Reflections on London Wine Fair 2023

    (00:06:50) New and returning exhibitors at LWF 2024

    (00:12:30) Interpreting Wine reflections on exhibitors from New York, Serbia and Georgia

    (00:14:28) London Wine Fair Pop ups - including New Zealand, South Africa and Georgia

    (00:17:08) Industry Briefings: Diversity and Inclusion, Safe Spaces at Work, Women in Wine

    (00:19:50) Tasting Spotlights: IGP Méditerranée Way of Life, Porto Protocol tastings

    (00:22:33 ) Concierge Service

    (00:24:50) Judgement of London

    KEY LONDON WINE FAIR LINKS

    Register Now https://london-wine-fair-2024.reg.buWed 15 May/

    View Session Schedule https://www.londonwinefair.com/2024-session-schedule/

    Explore Exhibitor List https://digital.londonwinefair.com/exhibitors/

    Review 2023 Statistics https://www.londonwinefair.com/media/lwshgr3s/lwf-stats-2023.pdf

    Read Wine Writers Edit https://www.londonwinefair.com/the-wine-writers-edit-2024/

    Pop-ups https://www.londonwinefair.com/visit/pop-ups/

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    GUEST CONTACT: Hannah Tovey, London Wine Fair 2024

    https://www.londonwinefair.com

    Date recorded: Wed 15 May

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    27 mins
  • Ep 554: Milos Panjkovic, Vinarija Panjkovic
    May 13 2024

    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode featuring Milos Panjkovic of Serbian Winery Vinarija Panjkovic. This episode has been specially commissioned for your listening pleasure by Vinarija Panjkovic.

    An episode which weaves together Interpreting Wine’s six wine stories, people, culture, geography, geology, viticulture and winemaking.

    Vinarija Panjovic sits overlooking the Danube in the Smederevo region of Serbia. Situated around 45km or a 1 hour drive from Serbian capital, Belgrade.

    Milos will be representing Vinarija Panjkovic at the London Wine Fair. Located at the Serbian stand, location B50. You can get in contact with Milos and agree a time to visit at www.interpretingwine.com/panjkovic

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:03:08) Milos Panjkovic Origin Story

    (00:04:05) Regional overview

    (00:05:42) People introduction

    (00:09:02) Serbian wine traditions and heritage

    (00:19:07) Geographical Association - 36 wineries - overview of member stages- enotourism

    (00:26:43) Geology, microclimate, frost protection - old vines story

    (00:32:17) Wines to taste at the LWF

    (00:42:58) Expectations ahead of the London Wine Fair

    (00:47:16) Visiting Vinarija Panjkovic in person

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    GUEST CONTACT: Milos Panjkovic, Vinarija Panjkovic

    https://www.vinarijapanjkovic.com/en/

    Date recorded: Wed 24 Apr 2024

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    49 mins
  • Ep 553: A Question of Taste Panel Discussion, Real Wine Fair 2024, Alice Feiring and Doug Wregg– hosted by Christina Pickard
    May 9 2024

    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we feature the first talk at the recent Real Wine Fair 2024. The mighty topic A Question of Taste. Featuring author Alice Feiring and Doug Wregg of Les Caves de Pyrene – hosted by Christina Pickard of Wine Enthusiast.

    I love being able to share this talk with those of you who couldn’t make it to the Real Wine Fair this year. Or if you were tasting or pouring, I hope this episode means you can involve yourself in the topic of just what is taste. In a wide ranging discussion.

    (00:01:47) Christina Pickard intro

    (00:05:43) Doug Wregg on Good Taste and Tasting Notes

    (00:09:57) Alice Feiring on Good Taste and Tasting Notes

    (00:14:22) Alice Feiring on the Points System and Describes her 8 Point System

    (00:17:47) Doug Wregg on Assessing a Wine

    (00:21:10) Alice Feiring on losing her sense of taste

    (00:24:20) Doug Wregg reflections on 2020

    (00:27:22) Wines tasted:

    1. Wine 1 - Summer Wolff Ette Vino Bianco

    2. Wine 2 - La Stoppa Macchiona 2006

    (00:38:14) Doug Wregg on does all natural wine all taste the same?

    (00:39:23) Alice Feiring on wine education

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    GUEST CONTACT: A Question of Taste Panel Discussion, Real Wine Fair 2024, Alice Feiring and Doug Wregg– hosted by Christina Pickard

    https://www.therealwinefair.com

    Date recorded: 28 April 2024

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    42 mins
  • Ep 552: Nadja Miklusicak, Naboso Vino and Festival Naturalista 2024
    May 6 2024

    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to Festival Naturalista 2024 in the company of organiser Nadja Miklusicak. This year’s edition takes place on Saturday 1 June 2024.

    *Tickets are now on sale at www.naturalista.sk

    Nadja and husband Andrej have made wine in Svaty Jur, Slovakia since 2018 under the brand Naboso. And since 2019 have been organising one of my favourite wine festivals, Festival Naturalista. This takes place in the garden behind Naboso winery. Perfectly balancing the visitor experience with a rotating selection of local and international winemakers, great food and relaxed atmosphere.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:00) NABOSO Origin Story

    (00:06:55) Svaty Jur, Slovakia intro

    (00:11:50) Naboso Vino distribution

    (00:14:00) Local winemaking community

    (00:17:30) Vineyards close to Svaty Jur

    (00:22:50) Festival Naturalista 2019 - First edition memories

    (00:30:28) Looking ahead to 2024

    (00:39:53) How to buy tickets

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    GUEST CONTACT: Nadja Miklusicak, Naboso Vino and Festival Naturalista

    https://www.nabosovino.sk/

    https://www.naturalista.sk

    Date recorded: 24 April 2024

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    42 mins
  • Ep 551: Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos, DOP Cebreros ep 1/3
    May 2 2024

    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Sierra de Gredos Series. Produced in collaboration with DOP Cebreros.

    Today’s episode features two pioneers of garnacha production in the region, Daniel Ramos of bodega Daniel Ramos. And Dani Landi of Comando G.

    Conectando Gredos 2024 wine fair takes place in Avila, Spain on Sunday 2 June. An annual wine fair held for wine professionals, which celebrates the rebirth of wine growing in the region and showcases local producers. For more information contact dopcebreros@gmail.com

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:05) Meet Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos

    (00:06:37) The growth of DOP Cebreros and its difficult past

    (00:12:57) Paying homage to previous generations of local winemakers

    (00:15:05) Geographical influences in the region

    (00:18:39) Los Chorrancos, Llano Toledo and Cebreros Gala single vineyard sites

    (00:24:35) The modern day Sierra de Gredos

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    GUEST CONTACT: Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos, DOP Cebreros ep 1/3

    https://www.dopcebreros.com

    Date recorded: 29 April 2024

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    30 mins
  • Ep 550: Hermione Ireland, Academie Du Vin Library
    Mar 14 2024

    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Welcoming you to a special episode announcing Interpreting Wine as the new podcast media partner of Academie Du Vin Library. A partnership that sits uniquely at the intersection of great writing, audio, storytelling and wine. To stay up-to-date on exciting future plans please head to www.academieduvinlibrary.com and register for the newsletter. And if you’ve discovered Interpreting Wine from Academie Du Vin Library then welcome and please subscribe on your favourite podcast channel.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:01:30) Hermione Ireland and Publishing Origin Story

    (00:05:38) Academie Du Vin Library founders

    (00:08:47) Team overview an the modern business

    (00:15:41) Storytelling in wine

    (00:26:16) Travel guide books series

    (00:34:30) Audio books and business opportunities

    (00:40:38) Practicalities of getting published

    (00:44:33) Personal brand building

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/550

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    GUEST CONTACT: Hermione Ireland, Academie Du Vin Library

    https://www.academieduvinlibrary.com

    Date recorded: 27 Feb 2024

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    48 mins
  • Ep 549: Doug Wregg, Real Wine Fair 2024
    Mar 11 2024

    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to the Real Wine Fair 2024 in the company of Fair Organiser Doug Wregg. This year’s edition takes place at Tobacco Dock London on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th April. The Sunday session is open to the public and Wine Trade. Whereas Monday is Wine Trade Only.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro
    (00:01:04) Doug Wregg Origin Story
    (00:04:18) Terroirs Bar and Real Wine Fair
    (00:14:04) Spectrum of Natural Wine
    (00:21:57) Terroir in wine
    (00:28:38) The natural wine paradox
    (00:35:57) Real Wine Fair 2024 Preview

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    GUEST CONTACT: Doug Wregg, Real Wine Fair 2024

    https://www.therealwinefair.com

    Date recorded: 26 Feb 2024

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    43 mins
  • Ep 548: Christopher and Oliver Walkey, Glass of Bubbly
    Mar 7 2024

    Today we look ahead to the 2024 Glass of Bubbly event in the company of Fair Organisers Christopher and Oliver Walkey. This year’s edition takes place at London’s Sheraton Hotel, Park Lane, on Tuesday 30 April 2024.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro
    (00:01:10) Glass of Bubbly Origin Story
    (00:05:29) Business overview and growth over time
    (00:11:50) Reaching younger drinkers
    (00:07:03) Grower Champagne
    (00:18:50) Wine Tastings in the regions
    (00:22:15) Changes in major sparkling regions
    (00:27:00) Preview of 2024 Glass of Bubbly
    (00:40:48) Exhibitor advice
    (00:45:29) Fair countdown

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    GUEST CONTACT: Christopher and Oliver Walkey, Glass of Bubbly

    https://www.glassofbubbly.com

    Date recorded: 24 Feb 2024

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    48 mins