Interpreting Wine Podcast

We close out the Cava series today in the company of Eva Plazas Torné of Vilarnau

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Eva Plazas Torné Origin Story

Changes in the CAVA region over time

Climate change

Grape varieties in CAVA

Rootstock

Organic Viticulture

Virtual tour of region

Drought mitigation and winemaking

Market perceptions of CAVA

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GUEST CONTACT: Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau

www.vilarnau.es/en

Date recorded: 25 May 2023

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www.interpretingwine.com/535 Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella

www.interpretingwine.com/536 Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Cava Special Series.. Across these 2 episodes recorded in March and May 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Cava scene in the company of 2 producers. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Cava available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live.

We kick things off today in the company of Mireia Pujol-Busquets of Alta Alella

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Mireia Pujol-Busquets Origin Story

Alta Alella Winemaking Community

Visual tour of property

Geological influences

Viticultural practices

Planting locations

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GUEST CONTACT: Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella

https://altaalella.wine

Date recorded: 8 Mar 2023

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Cava series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/535 Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella

www.interpretingwine.com/536 Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau

We close out the NZ Organic series today in the company of Rosie Finn of Neudorf Vineyards

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:24) Rosie Finn Origin Story

Neudorf people

Reflections on harvest 2023

NZ and Nelson overview

Climate deep dive

Neudorf Organics philosophy and vineyard examples

Communication and Marketing

Winemaking philosophy

Neudorf in the UK

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GUEST CONTACT: Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards

www.neudorf.co.nz

Date recorded: 15 May 2023

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www.interpretingwine.com/533 Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/534 Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the NZ Organic Special Series. Across these two episodes recorded in May 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern NZ Organic scene in the company of two producers. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of the region and philosophy available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live.

We kick things off today in the company of Anna Flowerday of Te Whare Ra Wines

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Anna Flowerday Origin Story

Winegrowing Origins in McLaren Vale, Australia

Marlborough’s culture and meteoric rise

2023 marking 50 years since the first Marlborough plantings

Virtual regional tour

Deep dive into winemaking culture at Te Whare Ra after 20 vintages

Wairau Valley geology and soil types

Organic and biodynamic journey at Te Whare Ra

NZ organic production and quality

Te Whare Ra wines bringing up 20 export markets

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GUEST CONTACT: Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines

www.twrwines.co.nz

Date recorded: 11 May 2023

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www.interpretingwine.com/533 Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/534 Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards

We close out the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Adam Campbell of Elk Cove

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Adam Campbell Origin Story

First generation Willamette Valley pioneers

New and existing plantings at Elk Cove

Geology and AVA virtual tour

Bonsai Viticulture

International Perception of Oregon Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley Enotourism

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GUEST CONTACT: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove

www.elkcove.com

Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022

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Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance

www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard

www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine

www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Pam Walden of Willful Wine

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Pam Walden Origin Story

Evolution of production facilities

Urban Winemaking

Portland Winemaker Community

Grape Sourcing and Blending

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GUEST CONTACT: Pam Walden, Willful Wine

www.willfulwine.com

Date recorded: 21 Dec 2022

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Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance

www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard

www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine

www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Doug Tunnell of Brick House Vineyards

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Brick House Vineyards update

Adapting to challenging 2020 vintage

Virtual Learnings on-line

Geology at Ribbon Ridge

Plantings Deep Dive

Brick House Yeast DNA Research

2022 Vintage Overview

Growing Export markets

2023 Look ahead

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The New Investors
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GUEST CONTACT: Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards

www.brickhousewines.com

Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022

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Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance

www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard

www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine

www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Brianne Day of Day Wines

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Brianne Day Origin Story

People and Winemaking

Connection with Oregon sites

Choosing grape varieties

Export and Domestic markets

Business flexibility and adaptations since 2020

Getting new people into wine

Observations on current state of wine media

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The New Investors
http://newinvestors.dk/
Contact: [email protected]

GUEST CONTACT: Brianne Day, Day Wines

www.daywines.com

Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022

Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/529

CONTACT ME:

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Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance

www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard

www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine

www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Scott Neal of Coeur De Terre Vineyard

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Scott Neal Origin Story

CDT team virtual introductions

Property Virtual Tour

Van Duzer Corridor and Geology

The Missoula floods and impact on Oregon

UK Export Markets

On-site experience

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The New Investors
http://newinvestors.dk/
Contact: [email protected]

GUEST CONTACT: Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard

www.cdtvineyard.com

Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022

Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/528

CONTACT ME:

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Oregon Winemaker 2023 series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance

www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard

www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine

www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 Special Series. Across these 6 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 we’ll be exploring the modern Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 scene in the company of 6 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live.

We kick things off today in the company of Guillaume Large of Resonance Wines.

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:34) Guillaume Large Origin Story

Burgundy Terroir Comparisons

Willamette Valley Winemaking Community

Vineyard virtual tour

Wines of Burgundy and Willamette Valley compared

Resonance Winemaking Deep Dive

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The New Investors
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Contact: [email protected]

GUEST CONTACT: Guillaume Large, Resonance

www.resonancewines.com

Date recorded: 19 Dec 2022

Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/527

CONTACT ME:

Email: [email protected]

Willamette Valley Winemaker 2023 series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/527 Guillaume Large, Resonance

www.interpretingwine.com/528 Scott Neal, Coeur De Terre Vineyard

www.interpretingwine.com/529 Brianne Day, Day Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/530 Doug Tunnell, Brick House Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/531 Pam Walden, Willful Wine

www.interpretingwine.com/532 Adam Campbell, Elk Cove