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Listen in to our special festive edition of Omnibus. John Stimpfig and Sarah Kemp both name their top five wines of the year and Elin McCoy names her top champagnes. Brian St Pierre lists The Wine Conversationâs books of the year, and reveals it is a vintage year for great wine books. We look back at some of our most memorable podcasts and our greatest trips. Sarah has banned bad news, so there is no Weather Watch or Farewell to, just lots of great wine moments to enjoy. Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.
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As war in the Lebanon yet again fills our news channels Sarah Kemp talks to Marc Hochar of Chateau Musar for our series âGreat Wine Livesâ. Listen in to hear his earliest memories of Chateau Musar, the conversations he had with his father Serge and Musarâs philosophy of non-intervention. Discover what it is like to farm in the Bekaâa Valley, and the responsibility he feels every time he sends workers out.
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Listen in to Omnibus 33 to hear all the latest news and views from the world of wine. This month we start by looking at three great wine-friendly restaurants definitely worth a visit. Astonishing news comes in the report of the theft of an entire vineyard crop in the Jura just before harvest (spoiler alert- it happened in the Jura last year too). Over in the US Elin McCoy discusses what Donald Trump could mean for the wine world and reports on major news from Virginia. It has been a busy month at The Wine Conversation with everyone on planes and trains. John heads to Italy for the Old Vine Conference, Sarah flies to Dublin to celebrate Terroirâs 30th anniversary and Elin is in Italy for a 2-day extravaganza celebrating cashmere king Bruno Cucinelliâs new wines. All this plus Chinese wine influencer Lady Penguinâs latest news, Weather Watch, People News and much more.
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Which country in Asia is going to be the next hot spot for fine wine? Listen in to hear Timothy Goh of Vinum Fine Wines talk to Sarah Kemp about the dynamic fine wine market in South-East Asia. Discover his tip for the region he believes has the best future and find out which South-East Asian country has as many women collectors as men â plus his view on the future of Hong Kong and Singapore as key wine hubs.
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Listen in to another brilliant 10-Minute Masterclass from Jasper Morris MW. In this episode, he looks at Chablis premiers crus and discusses its history, the different styles depending on which bank of the river you are on. Find out who he recommends, where to find value and the best up-and-coming producers.
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Philippe Guigal is the third generation of the illustrious Guigal wine family from the RhĂŽne. He talks to Sarah Kemp for our series âGreat Wine Livesâ about growing up in Ampuis with his grandfather Etienne who started the company in 1946 and his father Marcel who took over at 17 years old when his father became blind. Philippe discusses the âLa Lasâ, of which there is about to be a fourth, why he believes in the future of the RhĂŽne despite climate change and his excitement about ChĂąteau de Nalys in ChĂąteauneuf-du-Pape which the family bought in 2017. He tastes every lunchtime with his father and he is delighted that his twin sons both are interested in wine, one wants to be an oenologist, the other wants to run a company. A fascinating interview with one of Franceâs most dynamic producers, whose family is at the heart of everything.
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John Stimpfig reports on how vintners are coping in the Bekaa Valley, Elin McCoy discusses the sale of Duckhorn Portfolio for 1.95 billion dollars, plus Weather Watch and North Hemisphere Harvest reports. We also report on the launch of Taittingerâs English Sparkling wine, Berry Brothers entering the auction world and the chance for all of us to buy a little bit of Burgundian history when the BIVB road signs go up for auction this November. This Omnibus is brought to you by our Founder Sponsor, Santa Rita Wine Estates.
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Join us for a 10-Minute Masterclass on Montalcino, home to the famous Brunello di Montalcino. Italian expert David Gleave MW guides us through the regionâs diverse terroir and explains the different wine styles from north to south, where picking can differ by up-to 10 days. He recommends the top producers as well as his hot tips for producers to watch out for and where to find value. Unmissable listening for any wine lover.
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In our latest âGreat Wine Livesâ series Elin McCoy talks to Lenz Moser about how his curiosity took him from his family estate in Austria to China, California, Hungary and back to Austria to launch a new company based on Gruner Veltliner. Listen in to hear his views on Chinese wine and why he thinks the wine industry is losing consumers.
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Take a deep dive into Chile with our Founding Sponsor Santa Rita Estateâs viticulture manager, Gerardo Leal. Find out which regions he thinks suit which grape variety best, discover Santa Ritaâs Estateâ new project in the south of Chile and why Maipo is still the most important region for Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Discover what makes Volnay so special with Jasper Morris MW in our latest 10-Minute Masterclass. Discover its history, its terroir, the vineyards to know, and Jasperâs tip for producers who are excellent value and still under the radar. Plus probably our best obscure fact to date. A must-listen for any Burgundy lover.
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How do you build a new wine empire? Michael Saunders, the man who co-founded Bibendum and spent 40-years building it into one of Britainâs most dynamic companies, talks to Sarah Kemp about Coterie Holdings, which he joined in January this year as its CEO. Coterie own Lay and Wheeler, Hallgarten and Novum Wines, Coterie Vaults, Europeâs largest bespoke wine warehouse, and Jera, a specialist lending platform which offers short-term loans secured against wine collections. Whatâs next for Coterie and what does it take to succeed in building a fine wine business? Listen in to find out.
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Listen in to Omnibus for all the latest wine news and views. This month we cover the fake wine scandal in Taiwan, the latest harvest reports, wine bankruptcies and latest winery sales, the launch of a non-profit foundation for promoting the enjoyment of aged wines, plus Elin heads to the Hamptons with âSex and Cityâ author Candace Bushnell to taste the latest Dom PĂ©rignon.
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Davie Gleave MW takes a deep-dive into Italyâs most planted grape, Sangiovese. Discover where it grows best, where the grape originated from (spoiler alert, not Tuscany}, whether it can age, and why David believes it has a bright future.
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What is it like to run one of the worldâs most prestigious wine estates? Listen in to hear Lorenzo Pasquini talk to Elin McCoy about his life as Estate Manager at ChĂąteau dâYquem. Lorenzo was born in Italy and dreamed of being a professional fencer, but wine beckoned after watching his father plant an estate. Lorenzo talks about his mentor Denis Dubourdieu, becoming the winemaker at Cheval des Andes at 26 years old, and how he could not turn down the ultimate golden wine job.
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Join world-expert Jasper Morris MW, author of the award-winning Inside Burgundy and the brilliant website www.insideburgundy.com, for his latest 10-minute Burgundy masterclass.
This month he is looking at the wines of Gevrey-Chambertin, famed for its nine grands crus. Discover its history, its terroir, the producers to look out for, and its one obscure fact. A deep dive into the famous appellation from the leading Burgundy expert.
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Baltazar SĂĄnchez, the Chairman of the historic Chilean estate Vina Santa Rita, talks to Sarah Kemp about how Casa Real came to be one of Chileâs flagship wines. They discuss the decision to create Casa Real in 1989, whether it will remain 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, why they decided to join La Place de Bordeaux, and the companyâs hopes for Casa Realâs future.
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In our latest series of âGreat Wine Livesâ John Stimpfig talks to Rajeev Samant of Sula Vineyards, the man who is the founder of Indiaâs wine industry. Listen to his amazing story of how he discovered wine as an undergraduate in California, and on returning home to India for a family wedding persuaded his father not to sell a plot of land, as it reminded him of California. From roses and tomatoes to deciding to plant vitis vinifera, today Sula Vineyards is Indiaâs premier and largest wine producer, selling over a million cases, 98% of which are domestically sold. From battles with bureaucrats, setbacks with Covid, Financial Crisis and terrorism hitting tourism, Rajeev has overcome all obstacles and introduced a nation to the joys of wine, a novelty as 99% of Indians have never tasted wine. Donât miss a remarkable and uplifting story of the birth of a new wine region.
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Join us for a brand new series of 10-Minute Masterclasses. We are thrilled that David Gleave MW, renowned Italian expert, will be sharing his extraordinary knowledge and insights on Italian wine. First we head to Tuscany for a deep dive into Chianti Classico. Discover its history, terroir, its best producers and Davidâs tips on which young producers to look out for. Bellissimo!
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Join world-expert Jasper Morris MW, author of the award-winning Inside Burgundy and the brilliant website www.insideburgundy.com, for his latest 10-minute Burgundy masterclass.
This month he is looking at the wines of the MĂąconnais. Find out about its terroir, the different styles produced in the MĂąconnais, the producers to look out for, and his great insider tip.
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