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Welcome, my name is Chris Scott and I am a DipWSET qualified wine educator based in London. As an experienced WSET L3 teacher and producer of the UK’s first wine podcast, The UK Wine Show, over the years I've recorded a number of interviews that will help students with their WSET Level 4 Award in Wines course. We have also introduced Spotlight episodes, featuring deep dives into grape varieties and winemaking techniques.
Some of the episodes are tailored to the course, while others relate to course topics but were not recorded specifically with the course in mind. So consider this set of podcasts as supplementary material to help you pass your Level 4 wine exams with flying colours.
Enjoy listening and good luck with your L4 studies!
Over 500 multi-choice & short written answer questions to help you pass the WSET L3 Award in Wines, available for £20.
Chris Welcomes you to the podcast and gives an overview of what and how to get the most out of the podcast. More >>
An overview of the WSET L4 Award in Wines, the students who embark on this Diploma level wine course and what it covers. More >>
Euan marks WSET Diploma homework essays for the WSET School. In this episode he gives us top tips for essay writing at L4 Diploma Level. More >>
Lauren Denyer, Level 4 tutor at the WSET School, shares her tips on how to tackle the WSET L4 Diploma theory exams for units D1, D2, D3 and D4/D5. More >>
WSET Diploma L4 students will find this a useful episode for understanding the differences in the SAT for Level 3 and Level 4 wine tasting. More >>
The WSET Level 4 SAT is very similar to the L3. We go through the L3 in detail, to help you pass the exam. More >>
How to Improve your Sense of Smell and Taste with Chris Scott More >>
This week we take a deep dive into the flavours of wine, led by your host Chris Scott. More >>
Chris chats with WSET Diploma student Richard Lane on his journey so far studying wine as a blind person. More >>
George Dodd is a perfumer and an expert on the sense of smell. George explains how it all works. More >>
George Dodd is a perfumer and an expert on the sense of smell. George explains how we all have different levels of sensitivity to smells. More >>
George Dodd is a perfumer and an expert on the sense of smell. In this interview we discuss how we perceive the aromas in wine. More >>
George Dodd is a perfumer and an expert on the sense of smell. In this interview we discuss ways to train your nose. More >>
James Leonard is a dentist in Blenheim, New Zealand and cares for the teeth of many in the local wine industry. We find out about teeth protection, prevention and cures relative to wine. More >>
Meininger's Wine Business International, the magazine for CEOs, senior management teams and Master of Wine students. More >>
In this interview with Dr Greg Dunn of Plumpton College we discuss plant biology and get to grips with some of the technical processes. More >>
Jamie Goode is a wine writer and leading wine blogger with a PhD in plant biology. In this second interview Jamie gives us an overview of grapes, vines and roots. More >>
Jamie Goode is a wine writer and leading wine blogger with a PhD in plant biology. In this final interview Jamie gives us an overview of grapevine respiration and photosynthesis. More >>
Jose Vouillamoz is a botanist and grape geneticist and is co-author of the book Wine Grapes. We talk to him about mapping grape varieties and their DNA profiling. More >>
Jose Vouillamoz is a botanist and grape geneticist and is co-author of the book Wine Grapes. We talk to him about the technicalities of DNA mapping of grape varieties. More >>
Chris Howe is professor of plant and microbial biochemistry at Cambridge University. We find out how he discovered the parentage of the Chardonnay grape. More >>
Professor Ernst Ruhl from the Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute explains how vines are bred in this second interview. More >>
Professor Ernst Ruhl from the Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute explains how root stocks are bred in this third interview. More >>
Bodega Catena Zapata has high elevation vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina producing world-class wines. We spoke to Mariela Molinari, assistant winemaker, to find out how altitude affects wine. More >>
Tim Finn established Neudorf Vineyards 30 years ago in 1978 in the village of Neudorf, Nelson in New Zealand's South Island. Tim has been experimenting with UV light to achieve the perfect balance between flavour and sugar. More >>
We talk with leading Viti climatologist Alistair Nesbitt about the different types of frosts and the best way to manage them. More >>
Greg Jones is a Professor of Climatology at the University of Oregon in the United States. We talk about the big picture for climate change and what it means for the wine industry. More >>
Dr Hans Schultz is Professor at the Department of Viticulture in The Geisenheim Research Institute of Germany. He has researched the impact of climate change on Viticulture and talks about how increasing temperatures might affect grape-growing in Europe. More >>
Dr Richard Smart is a world-leading viticulturist and canopy management specialist. We ask how climate change will affect current wine regions. More >>
Viticultural climatologist Alistair Nesbitt explains that while the climate is warming the variability in the weather has not changed. More >>
Sioban Harnett is the viticulturist at Cloudy Bay, New Zealand's iconic winery. We talk about the different jobs of a viticulturist throughout the growing season. More >>
Sioban Harnett is viticulturist at Cloudy Bay, the iconic New Zealand winery. We find out how the vines are trained and managed to suit the growing conditions of the Marlborough region. More >>
We are deep diving into what happens as grapes ripen from with Professor Giovanni Battista Tornielli More >>
Dr Richard Smart is a world-leading viticulturalist and consultant on canopy management. In this second interview with Richard he explodes a few common myths on viticultural practices. More >>
Benjamin Sichel from Chateau Angludet in Margaux talks us through the yearly cycle of work in the vineyard, from winter through to harvest. More >>
Biodynamic winemaker Monty Waldin describes and debates the principles and practices of biodynamic farming. More >>
Winemaker Monty Waldin shares his views on biodynamic farming and viticulture. More >>
Doug Wregg from Les Caves de Pyrene talks to us about natural wines - Part 1. More >>
Doug Wregg from Les Caves de Pyrene talks to us about natural wines Part 2. More >>
We discuss viticulture issues that need to be considered when planting a vineyard such as about row spacing, orientations, seaweed fertiliser as well as whether Organics is viable for a large vineyard such as Rathfinny. More >>
A great interview for wine techies, exploring the layout of a vineyard and vine management with Felton Road viticulturist Gareth King. More >>
We get onto the subjects of trellising and pruning methods with viticulturist Gareth King from Felton Road, Central Otago. More >>
Drew and Rachel are both based in McLaren Vale South Australia. In this first interview we get stuck into the topic of Phylloxera and how Australia manages its bio security inter-state to keep it at bay. More >>
We ask Professor Ernst Ruhl from the Geisenheim Grape Breeding Institute to explain how phylloxera attacks grape vines. More >>
In this second interview with Dr Mango Parker and Con Simos of the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) we discuss how wine producers can manage the problem of smoke taint in grapes. More >>
Murray Barlow of Rustenberg Wines talks to us about Stellenbosch and Leaf Roll Virus More >>
Peter Finlayson of Bouchard Finlayson talks about their wines and physiological ripeness. More >>
eek out in this deep dive into the science of wine aromas with Sietze Wijma from The Art of Tasting, based in the Netherlands. More >>
Jonathan Medard is the winemaker at Rathfinny Estate. He talks about kitting out the winery and the equipment they will be using. More >>
Jonathan Medard is winemaker at Rathfinny Estate. He talks to us about some of the equipment being installed in the new winery. More >>
Chris talks to Emma Rice of Hattingley Valley Wines about their wine lab Custom Crush which offers wine analysis and lab tests for wineries. More >>
Chris talks to Emma Rice of Hattingley Valley Wines about their wine lab Custom Crush which offers wine analysis and lab tests for wineries. More >>
In this final part Emma Rice talks about how sparkling wines are analysed post-fermentation. More >>
We talk with Dr Claus Patz about Geisenheim and how wines are analysed to measure the different components. More >>
Pascal Verhaeghe on reducing sulphites in Cahors wines. More >>
We continue our chat with John Worontschak of Litmus Wines, this time on wine additives. More >>
Tatjna Bogdanova of Dialog talks to us about natural oak wood tannin that is used in the production of wine and spirits and for regenerating oak barrels. More >>
Benjamin Sichel of Chateau Angludet talks us through the wine-making process from start to finish. More >>
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. More >>
In this first interview with Prof Monika Christmann we discuss no alcohol wines and how the market is developing with demand for both low and no alcohol. More >>
In this second interview with Miguel Torres of Spain's Torres winemaking family we discuss the company's introduction of de-alcoholised wines. More >>
In this second interview with Prof Monika Christmann we discuss the methods for removing alcohol from wine. More >>
Aussie winemaker Geoff Merrill based in McLaren Vale talk to us about the ways and means of producing wines suitable for ageing. More >>
Spotlight on high volume, inexpensive red wines, we explore the key factors for making this type of wine, such as location, viticulture and wine making. More >>
Chris takes a deep dive into the winemaking technique Carbonic Maceration looking at the different methods and how they change the wines. More >>
We talk to Doug Wregg of Les Caves de Pyrene about not white, not red but...orange wines. More >>
We chat to Henry Mchedlishvili about the traditional Georgian style of wine making that he is practising at Plumpton College. More >>
Stephane Le May talks to us about the white wines at Chateau Turcaud and how they are produced. More >>
Professor Rainer Jung of Geisenheim talks about his research into cork taint. More >>
Sam Harrop MW is a winemaker and an expert on all things wrong with wine. We talk to Sam about his analysis of wine faults at the International Wine Challenge, focusing on reduction and sulphides. More >>
Pascal Chatonnet of Excell Labs explains what causes the problem of reduction in wine. More >>
In this third interview with Pascal Chatonnet of Excell Labs we continue to explore the problem of reduction in wine. More >>
Pascal Chatonnet of Excell Labs talks to us about the problem of cork taint and the science behind it. More >>
Sam Harrop MW is a winemaker and an expert on all things wrong with wine. We talk to Sam about his analysis of wine faults at the International Wine Challenge, this week focusing on winemaking faults and volatile acidity. More >>
Sam Harrop MW is a winemaker and an expert on all things wrong with wine. We talk to Sam about his analysis of wine faults at the International Wine Challenge, this week focusing on Brettanomyces. More >>
In this first interview with Rob Malin CEO of When in Rome we talk about alt packaging formats for wine. More >>
Prof Rainer Jung of Geisenheim talks about his research into oxidation in wine and PET bottles. More >>
Jamie Goode is the wine writer and blogger behind wineanorak.com. In this interview we discuss the technical issues with a range of closures including the screwcap, natural cork, diam, zork and the vino lock. More >>
A deep dive with Alex Taylor into the technicalities of re-packaging wine from bottles into pouches and the challenges that faced the Online Wine Tasting Company. More >>
Maison Louis Latour is one of the most highly-respected negociants in Burgundy. We speak to Louis Latour about the activities of a negociant and their role in producing and selling Burgundy's wine. More >>
Chris talks to head winemaker Nathalie Estribeau at Vignoble Foncalieu a co-op winery in the South of France. More >>
Lenz Moser is gives us his views on marketing fine wines and what it takes to do it. More >>
Michael Cox launched Oxford Landing amidst the onslaught of fruit-driven Australian wines arriving in the UK in the 80's and 90's. We talk with Michael about the challenges of marketing New World wines. More >>
In this first interview with Steve Raye we discuss the US wine market and the three tier system. Steve is CEO of the Bevology consultancy. More >>
In this second interview we continue to explore the US wine market and e-commerce with consultant Steve Raye, CEO of Bevology. More >>
We discuss the Swedish wine market with Sara Norell from the Swedish Alcohol Monopoly, Systembolaget. More >>
We talk to Sara Norell about The Swedish Alcohol Monopoly which is operated by the Swedish government to regulate the retail sale of alcohol. More >>
Bruce Walker is a vice president of Vincor Canada and chairman of the Vintners Association. We chat to him about how alcohol and wine are regulated in the provinces of Canada. More >>
A change of pace this week as we get up to speed with Ferrari Winery and their sponsorship of Formula 1 motorsport. More >>
Marcus Allen of wine investment firm Cult Wines sheds light on the world of fine wine asset management and how they build client portfolios. More >>
We take a deep dive into the WSET L4 D3 Wines of the World Tasting Exam. How to approach it and top tips to get the best marks. More >>
Listen for tips & tricks on how to tackle the WSET L4 Diploma D3 theory exam on Wines of the World with Lauren Denyer, Level 4 tutor at the WSET School. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Cabernet Sauvignon from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Grenache from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Merlot from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Syrah from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Tempranillo from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Cabernet Sauvignon from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Sauvignon Blanc from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Riesling from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Chardonnay from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
A cut across the key aspects of Pinot Gris from growing conditions, wine making, taste and where it grows. Brilliant Level 3 recap and preparation for the D3 Tasting Exam. More >>
Philippe Zinck heads up Paul Zinck vineyards in Alsace. He talks to us about the history and the wines of this famous French wine region. More >>
Jean Frederic Hugel talks about his family history in winemaking in Alsace which dates back 375 years. More >>
Jean Frederic Hugel tells us about Alsace, the French wine region which borders Germany. More >>
Jean Frederic Hugel takes us through the grape varieties of Alsace with the main four being Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat. More >>
We talk to Laure Adam from Jean-Baptiste Adam about how the changing climate is affecting the wines, and why the late harvest wines of Alsace are becoming harder to produce. More >>
We're talking with Laure Adam of Jean-Baptiste Adam in Alsace about the region, grapes and Grand Crus. More >>
Chris Myers chats to us about the history of Chateaux Palmer, the 1855 classification and En Primeur. More >>
Frederic Roger from Planet Bordeaux talks to us about the key Bordeaux appellations, the rules, the grapes and the wines. More >>
Antony Crameri and Helen de Schepper give an overview of Margaux, St Emilion and the Bordeaux Superieur classification. More >>
We talk to Stephane Dupuch from Chateau Sainte Marie in the Entre-deux-Mers region in Bordeaux. More >>
Caroline Perromat tells us about the sweet wines of Le Chateau de Cerons in Cerons, Graves. More >>
Winemaker Ophelie Loubersac talks to us about the Mouton Cadet wine range from Bordeaux. More >>
In this show this week we talk to Christophe about the 12 appellations of Beaujolais with a focus on the 10 Cru Beaujolais, the highest category of classification in the region. More >>
We talk with Christophe Coquard about Beaujolais Nouveau, the region, grape varieties and some of the unique methods in making Beaujolais Nouveau. More >>
Olivier Normand is a Burgundy courtier who acts as the export department for many small growers. Olivier gives us an overview of the region and the appellation system. More >>
Domaine Jean Tardy is located in Vosne-Romanee in the Cote-d'Or, Burgundy. We speak to son Guillaume on how the business is shared between the family. More >>
Domaine Lucien Boillot is a wine estate in Burgundy producing wine in Gevrey-Chambertin, Pommard and Volnay. We find out about the different styles of Pinot Noir. More >>
Nathalie and Gilles Fevre are the owners of Domaine Fevre in Chablis. We find out about the region and the wines of this famous French appellation. More >>
We meet Benoit Roumet to discuss the regions and grape varieties of the Loire Valley, France. More >>
In this second interview with Benoit Roumet we discuss the main grape varieties of the Loire Valley, France. More >>
Pierre Jean Sauvion is a fourth generation winemaker at Chateau du Cleray in Muscadet. He tells us about the region and the grapes. More >>
Pierre Jean Sauvion talks us through how Muscadet Sur Lie is made and we discuss problems in the vineyard such as mildew and botrytis. More >>
We hear about and taste the dessert wines of Coteaux de Layon with Pierre Jean Sauvion. More >>
This week we are talking to Kathleen Van den Berghe from Chateau de Miniere in Bourgueil, Loire Valley. More >>
Kathleen Van den Berghe from Chateau de Miniere talks about the different styles of Cabernet Franc they are producing. More >>
We hear about the region of Vouvray and its soils, climate and grapes with Alexandre Monmousseau from Chateau Gaudrelle. More >>
We talk with Alexandre Monmousseau of Chateau Gaudrelle in the Loire on how they manage their vines. More >>
In our second interview with Laetitia Terry we learn about the wine regions of the Northern Rhone, the climates, the soils and grapes. More >>
Christophe Jaume is a sixth generation wine grower in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. We learn about the history and the region in this first interview. More >>
In this second interview with Christophe Jaume we focus on the Southern Rhone wine regions including the Cotes du Rhone. More >>
Jean Claude gives us an overview of the geography of the region and how this relates to the Paul Mas range. More >>
We discuss the IGP and AOP classifications in Languedoc and the sub-regions where Paul Mas produce wines. More >>
We talk to Diploma student Richard Lane on the Bergerac wine region in Southern France and the styles of wine being produced. More >>
Pascal Verhaeghe of the UIVC gives an overview of Cahors region, famous for its Malbec wines. More >>
Juline Beranger talks about the hills of Cahors, where both the climate and the soils are different. More >>
Wink Lorch is a wine writer and educator as well as a specialist on the wine region of Jura in eastern France. A fascinating insight into the wines of the Jura and Vin Jaune, a style unique to the region. More >>
Michael Adelmann is a vice president of VDP, the Association of German Pradikat Wine Estates. We find out more about the VDP system for classifying Germany's finest wines. More >>
Ernst Loosen took over the Dr Loosen Estate from his father in 1988 and grows Riesling in the Mosel in Germany. We chat to Ernst about his world famous wine estate and Riesling. More >>
Johann Haart and Manfred Breit are vineyard owners in Goldtroepfchen in the Mosel. We find out about the area and why it is so unique. More >>
We speak with 2 producers, Gerhard Hahn from Kurt Hahn, Peter Lehnert from Lehnert-Veit and Ansgar Schmitz from Mosel wine production to find out more about the wines from the Goldtroepfchen region of Germany More >>
Ralf Anselmann of Weingut Anselmann in Pfalz describes the wine region and the 2010 vintage in this first of two interviews. More >>
We talk with Felix Graf Adelmann of Weingut Adelmann about the region of Wurttemberg and the key grape varieties Trollinger Blaufrankisch and Riesling More >>
Pinot expert Arne Bercher tells us about the wine region of Baden and the different grape varieties grown there. More >>
Willi Klinger represents the Austrian Wine Marketing board. In this first interview we find out about the history of winemaking in Austria and talk about the most planted grape variety Gruner Veltliner. More >>
Willi Klinger represents the Austrian Wine Marketing board. In this second interview we find out about the 4 wine regions of Austria and the different grapes and wines. More >>
Konstantinos Lazarakis MW talks to us about the different grape varieties of Greece and Retsina. More >>
Konstantinos Lazarakis MW talks to us about the 4 key wine regions of Greece. More >>
The Rivetto family began producing wine in 1902 in the province of Piedmont in North West Italy. In this third and final interview with Enrico Rivetto we find out more about the Piedmont region. More >>
The Rivetto family began producing wine in 1902 in the province of Piedmont in North West Italy. In this second interview with Enrico Rivetto we find out more about his Barolo wines. More >>
In this first interview we talk to Andrea Sartori on the wines of Veneto which include Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. More >>
In this second interview we talk to Andrea Sartori about the wine styles of Valpolicella. More >>
Professor Giovanni Battista Tornielli from Verona University discusses Amarone and how the grapes continue to ripen after they are picked. More >>
In this final interview with discuss the Soave wine region with Andrea Sartori. More >>
Monty Waldin talks to us about the regions of central Italy and Tuscan wines. More >>
Winemaker Monty Waldin describes some of the white wine styles of central Italy. More >>
We talk about Sicily and its native grapes with Alberto Tasca d Almerita of the Tasca wine estate. More >>
Chris talks to Sarah Heller MW about Sardinia and the native grape variety Cannonau, otherwise known as Grenache. More >>
Eva Minguez is marketing manager for the Rias Baixas wine region in Spain. We talk about the region and its flagship grape, Albarino. More >>
Find out about the Rias Baixas wine region in the North West of Spain with winemaker Simon Barcia from Noelia Bebelia. More >>
We meet with David Adelsheim of Adelsheim Vineyard and Mike Coveney of Hilltop Wines to find out about the wines of Oregon in the United States. More >>
Eduardo Beltran is the marketing director at Bodegas Faustino in Rioja, Spain. We find out about Faustino and the wines of Rioja. More >>
Eduardo Beltran is the marketing director at Bodegas Faustino in Rioja, Spain. In this second interview we find out more about the wines of Rioja. More >>
Julia tells us about Rioja and the sub-regions of Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Baja. More >>
Caroline Dessort tells us about two Spanish wine appellations, Yecla and Jumilla, located in the Murcia region in Southern Spain. More >>
We talk to Caroline Dessort about Monastrell grape variety, grown in Yecla in Spain. More >>
Everybody knows about Port, but still wines from Portugal have a growing reputation for quality. We talk with Sonia Fernandes from ViniPortugal about the quiet revolution. More >>
Mark de Vere MW of Robert Mondavi winery talks to us about California and Sonoma County, the climates, soils and grapes. More >>
We get a feel for the Napa wine region, geology, climate and the changing styles of the wines. More >>
Mark de Vere works for Mondavi wines and we find out about the history of one of the great American producers. More >>
Elizabeth Rice of Delicato Family Vineyards talks about the Central Valley in California and the Zinfandel grape. More >>
We chat to Elizabeth Rice of Delicato Family Vineyards about the Central Coast region of California. More >>
Joel Peterson is founder of Ravenswood, the largest producer of Zinfandel in the world. In this second interview with Joel we discuss the latest genetic research into the origins of the Zinfandel grape. More >>
Glen Yaffa is from Chateau Ste. Michelle in Washington State. Mike Coveney of Hilltop wines represents Washington wines in the UK. We hear about the region of Washington and the wines. More >>
Jim Tresize is president of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. We find out about the New York wine region which spans the breadth of New York State. More >>
Bruce Walker chairs the Canadian Vintners Association and is a VP of Vincor for government and industrial relations. We find out about the main Canadian wine regions and their world-famous Ice Wines. More >>
In this second interview with Michael Evans of Vines of Mendoza we talk about Mendoza and the Uco Valley. More >>
Federico Boxaca of Familia Schroeder talks to us about the relatively new wine region of Patagonia in Southern Argentina. More >>
We talk to Ophelie Loubersac about Baron Philippe de Rothschild's Chilean wines. More >>
In this second interview we talk to Murray Barlow about the Stellenbosch region and the history behind the Rustenberg winery. More >>
We talk to Edwin Doran of Doran Vineyards in Paarl and catch up on what's happening in South Africa. More >>
We talk with Andries Burger about the Paul Cluver winery and the wine region Elgin in South Africa. More >>
In this second interview with Andries Burger of Paul Cluver wines we find out about the grape varieties they are growing. More >>
Aussie winemaker Geoff Merrill based in McLaren Vale has been making wine for 50 years. He tells a fascinating story of the recent history of modern Australian wines from his perspective. More >>
Australia's best known viticulturists. David gives us a brief insight into the region and the grape varieties grown there. More >>
Neil McGuigan of McGuigan Wines talks to us about aged Eden Valley Riesling and Barossa Valley Shiraz. More >>
Phil Ryan is Chief Winemaker at Mount Pleasant in Hunter Valley and has been with parent company McWilliams for 41 years. Phil takes us through a vertical tasting of Semillons and explains how the wine's character changes as it ages. More >>
Philip Shaw has been making wine in Australia for more than 4 decades and has his own vineyard in Orange, just west of Sydney. Philip tells us about the region and the wines he is producing. More >>
Dr John Forrest is winemaker and owner of Forrest Estate in New Zealand and a big fan of Riesling. We find out why the versatile Riesling grape holds so much appeal. More >>
We talk to Jim Jerram, owner of Ostler winery in Waitaki in Otago, New Zealand about the cool climate wine region. More >>
Bruno Paumard on the Chinese wine regions and the increasing popularity of wine in China. More >>
Bruno Paumard is a French winemaker making wine in the Gobi Desert. We find out about the wine region, the grapes and the wines he produces. More >>
Find out about the WSET's SAT for Sparkling Wines in the Level 4 Diploma. More >>
In this first interview with Italian Wine Ambassador Michele Longari we explore the Prosecco sub-regions and how they link into the Prosecco DOCG quality pyramid. More >>
In this second interview we explore Prosecco wine making techniques and Col Fondo Prosecco with Michele Longari, Italian Wine Ambassador. More >>
In this second interview with talk to Matteo Lunelli of Ferrari winery about their Bisol and Jeio Prosecco brands and Ferrari Trentodoc traditional method sparkling wines. More >>
Francoise Peretti of the Champagne Info Bureau talks to us about the different regions within the Champagne region. More >>
Jacob Leadley from Black Chalk on English Sparkling Wine and Pinot Meunier More >>
In this first interview with Beltran Domecq, president of the CRDO (Sherry Council) we talk about the Jerez DO. More >>
An overview of the main styles of Sherry and the Sherry market with Beltran Domecq and Graham Hines More >>
A fascinating look back at the history of Jerez with Beltran Domecq. We also discuss the Solera system and the soils and climate. More >>
Part 1 of a horizontal tasting, starting with the base wine, with Beltran Domecq, president of the Sherry Institute. More >>
We finish the horizontal sherry tasting with Beltran with Oloroso sherries from young to old. More >>
We speak to Jeremy Rockett, marketing director of Gonzalez Byass, about some of the different styles of Sherry and how they are made. More >>
We speak to Jeremy Rockett marketing director of Gonzalez Byass, about Gonzalez Byass and fino Sherry. More >>
Author Julian Wiseman talks to us about Port. He is about to release a book he has written on the subject called Port Vintages. More >>
Paul Symington of Symington Family Estates gives us an overview of the port house, its heritage and brands. More >>
Paul Symington talks to us about the region, climate and vineyards of the Douro, Portugal. More >>
Paul Symington tells us about the main grape varieties used to make Port. More >>
We interview Geoffrey Cole and Luis Oliveira from Pereira D'Oliveira Vinhos on fortified Madeira wine and its history and present day winemaking. More >>
Chris Parker of New Horizon Wines exports Virginian wines to the UK. Back in 2011 he told us about the history of the Virginian wines region, the geography, climate and wines. More >>
An introduction to hybrid grapevines and a historical perspective into breeding vines with PIWI wine expert Sam Doncaster. More >>
Sam Doncaster talks us through the process of creating new hybrid grape varieties from seed through to commercial release. More >>
