The Big Vin Theory Podcast
1) Ronald Wortel
Ronald and I chat about what we think we put as answers in this year's practical exam (bear in mind we can only tell you what we remember), and then go through the exam discussing our answers and appr...Show More
2) Greg Lambrecht - Coravin
We speak with the legendary Greg Lambrecht, inventor of Coravin. We ask about Coravin market stats, then about his invention process, whether the wine trade needs more innovation, whether science can ...Show More
3) Amanda Barnes
We chat to Amanda Barnes about all things South America. The first 40 minutes or so are just the major regions and funnels that you should be aware of, so this is crucial for any practical students. T...Show More
4) Larry Lockshin - Emeritus Professor
We chat to Larry Lockshin about his research on wine marketing. What are the most effective ways to market wines? Are regional bodies effective? What about competitions and awards? How should we pro...Show More
5) Diana Snowden Seysses - Domaine Dujac/Snowden Vineyards
We talk to Diana Snowden Seysses - winemaker at two illustrious houses from other sides of the pond. We ask what her approach to viticulture is, how she is mitigating the effects of climate chan...Show More
6) Alex Maltman - Emeritus Professor Aberystwyth University
We talk to Alex Maltman, Emeritus Professor Aberystwyth University, about geology and wine. We ask how the geology of the vineyard impacts the winemaking practices and final flavour of the wine?...Show More
7) Christopher Chen PhD - UCCE North Coast Viticulture
We talk to Dr Christopher Chen, the UCCE Integrated Vineyard Systems Advisor for the North Coast region of California. Chris's research focuses on Climate- Adaptive viticulture practices, s...Show More
8) Prof Sakkie Pretorius - Macquarie University
We talk to Prof Sakkie Pretorius, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Macquarie University. We ask what the major flavour compounds produced by yeasts are and how they do them? How are different com...Show More
9) Brad Greatrix - Nyetimber
We chat with Brad Greatrix, of Nyetimber fame, on all things sparkling winemaking. What are the best grape varieties to use? How do you manage pH in a marginal climate? What factors ...Show More
10) Laura Willoughby MBE - Club Soda
We talk to Laura Willoughby MBE - co-founder of Club Soda, the Mindful Drinking Movement. We ask what the big trends in no/low are, what the wine trade should learn from and contribute to this, ...Show More