I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay Producer scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We close out the series today in the company of Francisco Carrau of Bodega Cerro Chapeu. Francisco is a legend of Uruguayan winemaking. Being the ninth generation of a family of viticulturist and winemakers. A dynasty that started in 1752 in Catalunya, Spain. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) High level overview of the family’s origins (00:08:03) First critical successes of Uruguayan wine in the UK market (00:11:54) Development of their project in Uruguay and early challenges (00:19:10) The process of Tannat finding its home in Uruguay (00:25:11) Wines tasted: (00:26:00) 1752 Gran Tradición Petit Manseng-Viognier 2019 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/cerro-chapeu-1752-gran-tradicion-petit-manseng-viognier-2019-melilla-montevideo-uruguay/) (00:36:24) Castel Pujol, Folklore, Tinto, 2022 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/castel-pujol-folklore-tinto-2022-rivera-uruguay/) (00:44:40) Changes in sustainability (00:47:00) Travel and communication plans for 2023 and beyond   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/540 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu www.cerrochapeu.com Date recorded: 27 Feb 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/540 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Uruguay Producer series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/539 Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas www.interpretingwine.com/540 Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu  

Ep 539: Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas, Uruguay Producer Series, 1/2   I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live. We kick things off today in the company of Santiago Deicas of Bodega Familia Deicas (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:35) Santiago Deicas Origin Story (00:04:40) The roots of the family winery (00:08:35) Cognac’s connections to Uruguay (00:11:10) Uruguay Climate (00:16:40) Climate’s effects on the wine (00:19:54) Canelones and Maldonado vineyard and geology tour (00:24:00) Background to wines tasted: (00:27:05) Atlántico Sur Albariño 2022 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/fd-atlantico-sur-albarino-2022-(2).pdf) (00:33:40) Bizarra Extravaganza Dark Side Albariño 2021 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/bizarra-dark-side-albarino-2021.docx-(1).pdf) (00:40:10) Bizarra Movement and wine range (00:47:55) Travel and communication If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/539 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas www.familiadeicas.com Date recorded: Fri 16 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/539 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Uruguay Producer series direct links (2) www.interpretingwine.com/539 Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas www.interpretingwine.com/540 Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu  

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) Special Episode, commissioned by for your listening pleasure by Wines of Bourgogne. During this special episode recorded in June 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Bourgogne scene in the company of 2 producers from Bourgogne and Chablis, each holding key positions within the BIVB. Laurent Delaunay (co-President of the BIVB) and Anne Moreau (Co-President of the BIVB Communication Commission). We start the episode by looking at four key talking points for the region: Intergenerational Winemaking, Grower Diversity, Smaller Scale Winemaking and Broader Adaptations to climate change. We then transition into 1:1 discussions with first Laurent and then Anne. Taking a deep dive into their domaines through the lens of Interpreting Wine’s Six Wine Stories. Looking at people, culture, geography, geology, viticulture and winemaking. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Bourgogne available anywhere in podcast format. Make sure you save this episode as I’m sure it will demand repeat listens to further your understanding of the Bourgogne region for months or even years to come. Enjoy!   Please help to amplify this episode by sharing the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/538  The episode kicks off with  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Talking Point 1: Intergenerational Winemaking Talking Point 2: Grower Diversity Talking Point 3: Smaller Scale Winemaking Talking Point 4: Ongoing Change (00:21:30) Maison Edouard Delaunay origin story The role of Bourgogne Hautes Côtes in combating climate change Cultural insight on the journey Speculation and Price Stability Future for Maison Edouard Delaunay Climate adaptations learned from Languedoc (01:12:30) Domaine Louis Moreau origin story Experience of relocating to the region Welcoming culture of Chablis Chablis Terroir Climate Adaptations The next generation If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/538 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) Special Episode www.bourgogne-wines.com  www.chablis-wines.com Date recorded: Wed 28 Jun Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/538 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com

Special link: www.interpretingwine.com/d3help    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode focusing on the WSET Diploma D3, D4 and D5 Theory Exams.  Today, Anne McHale MW covers the seven most commonly made exam mistakes based on her extensive analysis of the most recent examiners report.  Anne describes examples of mistakes taken from past papers, and gives tips on how to address each of these. As you may know, Anne runs a coaching programme to support students prepare for the D3, D4 and D5 theory exams called Diplomatherapy. I have partnered with Anne to offer four exclusive bonuses for Interpreting Wine listeners who sign up to Diplomatherapy in 2023. To learn more head to interpretingwine.com/d3help  (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:14) Diploma Pass Rates from 2022 (00:04:30) Mistake #1: Not respecting the marking weightings give (00:7:24) Mistake #2: Candidate not including learnings from D1, D2 AND D3, D4, D5 (00:11:42) Mistake #3: Not structuring your answers logically (00:18:32) Mistake #4: Not including the right amount of detail in your answer (00:23:52) Mistake #5: Inadequate knowledge of lesser-known regions (00:27:55) Mistake #6: Not applying enough analysis in your answers (00:32:47) Mistake #7: Not answering the question properly (00:41:14) Diplomatherapy 2023 overview (00:45:00) Interpreting Wine Exclusive Bonuses   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/537 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Anne McHale MW www.interpretingwine.com/d3help Date recorded: 21 June 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/537 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com

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   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/536 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau www.vilarnau.es/en Date recorded: 25 May 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/536 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   Cava series direct links 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 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/535 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella https://altaalella.wine Date recorded: 8 Mar 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/535 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com 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 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/534 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Rosie Finn, Neudorf Vineyards www.neudorf.co.nz Date recorded: 15 May 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/534 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com NZ Organic series direct links 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   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/533 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Anna Flowerday, Te Whare Ra Wines www.twrwines.co.nz Date recorded: 11 May 2023 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/533 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   NZ Organic series direct links 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 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/532 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove www.elkcove.com Date recorded: 20 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/532 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   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 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/531 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌 Intro and outro music The New Investors http://newinvestors.dk/ Contact: glenn@velournet.dk GUEST CONTACT: Pam Walden, Willful Wine www.willfulwine.com Date recorded: 21 Dec 2022 Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/531 CONTACT ME: Email: hello@interpretingwine.com   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