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    We kick things off today in the company of Olivier Bourdet-Pees, Plaimont Oenologist and MD

    (00:00:08) Plaimont Six Wine Stories intro

    (00:02:23) Plaimont Origin Story

    (00:12:22) Plaimont Territory and Cultural Terroir: Pioneers in Establishment of the Co-op,

    How growers become members, Challenges to keep young generation in the area, Loss of Biodiversity in vineyards contrasted with tradition of ampelography and vine conservatory in the region

    (00:38:10) Geography - Virtual tour and description of growing sites, Local Climate and microclimates

    (00:46:43) Geology - Diverse patchwork of soils in the region

    (00:50:48) Viticulture and Winemaking - Choice of range of wines to be made from this diversity

    (00:53:23) Wines tasting begins:

    Gros Manseng

    Château de Crouseilles

    Le Faite blanc

    (01:21:35) Contact Details and Outro

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Olivier Bourdet-Pees, Plaimont Oenologist and MD

    https://www.plaimont.com/en/

    Date recorded: 2 Dec 2024

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    https://www.interpretingwine.com/576 - Olivier Bourdet-Pees, Plaimont Oenologist and MD

  • We close out the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Abby Rose, Regenerative Agriculture Entrepreneur

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:40) Abby Rose Origin Story - Farming in Chile, Three Regenerative Agriculture Entrepreneurial Pillars, The Magic of Soil and Will Davenport

    (00:18:15) Culture - Soil Mentor and Sector Mentor, What does Regenerative mean?

    (00:26:00) Expertise - 10 Regenerative Indicators and examples, Nicole Masters and App Support

    (00:40:47) Service - Farmerama Podcast

    (00:49:30) Purpose - Virtual Tour of Chile Farm, Climate Adaptations

    (00:54:18) Contact Details and Outro

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/575

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Abby Rose, Regenerative Agriculture Entrepreneur

    https://www.vidacycle.com

    Date recorded: 6 Dec 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/575

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    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

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  • We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Barbara Drew, Master of Wine

    Explore how Interpreting Wine can help you tell your unique story and connect with new audiences: www.interpretingwine.com/2025prices

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:43) Barbara Drew Origin Story - The first wine course that started her journey, Joining Berry Brothers & Rudd, Working with Rebecca Lamont and Anne McHale

    (00:12:40) Culture - Education in the wine industry, Keeping a fresh perspective,

    (00:19:10) Expertise - The Master of Wine Programme

    (00:32:20) Challenge - The importance of developing self-awareness in wine qualifications

    (00:34:30) Service - Wine language and Away from motivation, Common misconceptions about collecting wine, Nuance of different communication channels, BBR podcast Drinking Well

    (00:55:59) Purpose - Making wine exploration more inclusive and welcoming

    (00:57:49) Contact Details and Outro

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/574

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Barbara Drew, Master of Wine

    https://www.bbr.com/podcast

    Date recorded: 13 November 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/574

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    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Milena Berman, Co-Founder of Hautes-Côtes

    Explore how Interpreting Wine can help you tell your unique story and connect with new audiences: www.interpretingwine.com/2025prices

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:57) Milena Berman Origin Story - From California to Burgundy, Settling in Beaune

    (00:09:37) Culture - Kassel art fair and influence on local community,

    (00:16:10) Expertise - Organising travel experiences for museum donors and trustees that drive change, Developing wine experience in Burgundy, Self-guided learning and exposure in general

    (00:35:50) Challenge - Cultural assimilation in Beaune, Learning the language, Bridging the world of Wine and Art

    (00:44:08) Service - Hautes-Côtes deep-dive, Educational trips for small, private groups, Vin et Hip-hop and Bespoke events like Terra, Authenticity

    (00:53:50) Purpose - Local mutual exchange in experiences as an antidote to Extractive Tourism

    (00:58:20) Contact Details and Outro

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Milena Berman, Co-Founder of Hautes-Côtes

    https://www.hautescotes.com

    Date recorded: 12 November 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/573

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    Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/

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    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Andreas Wickhoff MW, General Manager for Weingut Bründlmayer

    Explore how Interpreting Wine can help you tell your unique story and connect with new audiences: www.interpretingwine.com/2025prices

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:40) Andreas Wickhoff MW Origin Story - Sommelier brother’s influence, Global experiences in Australia, North America and France, and his return to Austria with Weingut Bründlmayer

    (00:21:30) Culture - Bründlmayer’s role in recovery after the Austrian Wine Scandal

    (00:27:50) Expertise - Master of Wine programme and how it applies to Andreas’ current role

    (00:38:00) Challenge - Stubbornness about signature style, Is the wine world changing quickly enough?

    (00:49:10) Service - Bründlmayer’s place in Austria today, innovation in the winery

    (00:53:45) Purpose - The Search for Quality

    (00:56:50) Contact Details and Outro - Climate change, Time is the new currency

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/572

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Andreas Wickhoff MW, General Manager for Weingut Bründlmayer

    https://www.bruendlmayer.at

    Date recorded: 7 Nov 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/572

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    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Bree Stock, Master of Wine

    Explore how Interpreting Wine can help you tell your unique story and connect with new audiences: www.interpretingwine.com/2025prices

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:54) Bree Stock Origin Story - Her formative experiences in the Willamette Valley, Winemaking and viticulture experiences in Spain, Portugal and Germany. Including a fascinating cultural deep-dive into Austria.

    (00:36:00) Culture - the founding families of the Valley, Greater diversification in the wine industry, in the context of Local investment in Pinot Noir and The ongoing opportunity within the Willamette Valley

    (00:48:10) Expertise - Bree’s winemaking project - Limited Addition Wines,How diversity serves greater resilience in a rapidly evolving consumer audience

    (00:59:28) Special Announcement - Interpreting Wine delivering a session on Wine Storytelling at the Oregon Wine Symposium 2025

    (01:10:01) Purpose - How you can get involved with Bree’s mission

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/571

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Bree Stock, Master of Wine

    https://www.breestockmw.com

    https://www.oregonwinesymposium.com/

    Date recorded: 1 November 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/571

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    Instagram - https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram/

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    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Julian Gore-Booth, IMW Executive Director

    Explore how Interpreting Wine can help you tell your unique story and connect with new audiences: www.interpretingwine.com/2025prices

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:30) Julian Gore-Booth Origin Story - Entering the International Humanitarian World

    (00:07:05) Culture - Oddbins cultural influence, Culture of wine excellence among Masters of Wine

    (00:16:40) Expertise - Storytelling at the IMW with 2025 marking 70 Years of the IMW

    (00:24:30) Challenge - Self-selecting entering the MW programme, What if the MW programme isn’t for you?, Mentoring, Former students of the MW programme,

    (00:42:30) Service - Opening the MW programme out to new regions

    (00:45:00) Purpose - Strategy 2030 - Growth and Diversification, CPD for members, Symposium, Media communication

    (00:50:00) Contact Details and Outro

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/570

    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: [email protected]

    GUEST CONTACT: Julian Gore-Booth, IMW Executive Director

    https://www.mastersofwine.org

    Date recorded: 30 October 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/570

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    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Jenny Hemmer, Executive Director at GuildSomm

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:51) Jenny Hemmer Origin Story - From Marketing Studies to joining the Gallo Sales Training Programme

    (00:13:54) Culture - Self-directed learning deep dive, Mentors and Mentorship,

    (00:22:05) Expertise - Current Day-to-Day at GuildSomm, Importance of Face to Face time complementing Virtual Teams, Career and Leadership Development, Staying Curious

    (00:34:05) Challenge - Maintaining Personal Motivation, Time Management, Family Support Unit

    (00:44:08) Service - GuildSomm Membership Benefits, Orientation to the Platform, GuildSomm Podcasts and Future of Audio

    (00:54:22) Purpose - Expanding the Reach of GuildSomm

    (00:58:16) Free Trial Offer, Contact Details and Outro

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/569

    If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Jenny Hemmer, Executive Director at GuildSomm

    https://www.guidsomm.com

    Date recorded: 29 October 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/569

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    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Amber Gardner, Wine Consultant and Writer

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:51) Amber Gardner Origin Story - From her time at Enotria to getting “into the thick of it!”

    (00:07:20) Culture - Harvest in South Australia, Impact of her time at Davies and Brook

    (00:20:18) Expertise - Stacking Skills to Form a Career, Substack and Podcast Creation

    (00:25:59) Challenge - Developing a voice and Choosing what to share

    (00:34:47) Service - Current roles at Vins Clair and Bobo Wines and Vin et Hip Hop 2024,

    (00:47:23) Purpose - Regions and Producers approaching the market, The Fire and Wine Club 1st edition

    (01:00:12) Contact Details and Outro

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/568

    If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Amber Gardner, Wine Consultant and Writer

    https://www.instagram.com/amber.wine

    Date recorded: 29 October 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/568

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    Email: [email protected]

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    Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin

    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • Explore how Interpreting Wine can help you tell your unique story and connect with new audiences: www.interpretingwine.com/2025prices

    We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Peter Arijs, Education and Global Projects Manager at Rioja Wine

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:34) Peter Arijs Origin Story - Journey from Engineering to Wine, Belgian Wine Market

    (00:09:15) Culture - Spanish Influences along the career path

    (00:16:30) Expertise - Blind Tasting, The Changing Face of Rioja

    (00:27:40) Challenge - Career Transition

    (00:33:40) Service - Leading Education at Rioja Wine, Content Development for their Self-service Digital Platform, Rioja Camp, Wine Tourism

    (00:48:20) Purpose - The Future of Rioja

    (00:52:44) Contact Details

    Intro and outro music
    The New Investors
    http://newinvestors.dk/
    Contact: [email protected]

    GUEST CONTACT: Peter Arijs, Education and Global Projects Manager at Rioja Wine

    https://www.riojawineacademy.com

    Date recorded: 25 October 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/567

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    Email: [email protected]

    SOCIAL LINKS:

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    Linkedin - https://www.interpretingwine.com/linkedin

    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Sarah Jane Evans, Master of Wine

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:30) Sarah Jane Evans MW Origin Story - Early writing career deep dive

    (00:21:08) Culture - First Experience in Spain

    (00:28:25) Expertise - MW experience and community, Psychological switch that came after passing

    (00:37:34) Challenge - Communicating wine quality with points

    (00:44:38) Service - New Book: The Wines of Central and Southern Spain

    (00:52:47) Contact Details and Outro

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/566

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Sarah Jane Evans, Master of Wine

    https://www.sarahjaneevans.co.uk

    Date recorded: 25 October 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/566

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    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Richard Hemming MW Head of Wine, Asia for 67 Pall Mall Singapore

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro

    (00:01:45) Richard Hemming MW Origin Story - UK and Australia wine retail and writing for Jancis Robinson

    (00:17:30) Culture - MW community in Singapore, Multilingual communication in Singapore

    (00:29:55) Expertise - Restrained communications, Integration with 67 Pall Mall business development

    (00:35:35) Challenge - Wine industry communication styles, Does the wine industry have a right to exist?

    (00:56:50) Service - 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards, Wine and The Food of Asia 67 Pall Mall Book

    (01:10:56) Contact Details and Outro

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    The New Investors
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    Contact: [email protected]

    GUEST CONTACT: Richard Hemming MW, Head of Wine, Asia for 67 Pall Mall Singapore

    https://www.richardhemmingmw.com

    Date recorded: 22 October 2024

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    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

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    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Mosaic of Wine Series 1. Giving my audience of wine lovers, students and professionals from across the world, access to some of the most interesting, successful and influential people working in and around the world of wine.

    Series episodes explore the guest’s backstory, covering their foundations, growth and legacy, using Interpreting Wine’s mosaic storytelling model.

    I’d love this episode and this series to be the start of a conversation. So please make sure you’re subscribed to Interpreting Wine podcast to be alerted when each episode in the series goes live.

    We kick things off today in the company of Malu Lambert South African Critic and Writer

    (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine Series 1 intro

    (00:01:30) Malu Lambert Origin Story - Links between the UK and South Africa

    (00:11:25) Culture - Writing and Winemaking Communities, Single Vineyard Wines

    (00:34:13) Expertise - Changing international perception of South African wines in writing and podcasting format

    (00:45:44) Challenge - Staying Objective in wine writing

    (00:49:15) Service - Narrative Journalism

    (00:53:12) Purpose - Living and Capturing The Modern South African wine zeitgeist

    (00:55:20) Contact Details and outro

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/564

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Malu Lambert, South African Critic and Writer

    https://www.instagram.com/malulambert

    Date recorded: 22 October 2024

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    Mosaic of Wine series direct links (12)

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/564 Malu Lambert

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/565 Richard Hemming MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/566 Sarah Jane Evans MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/567 Peter Arijs

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/568 Amber Gardner

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/569 Jenny Hemmer

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/570 Julian Gore-Booth

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/571 Bree Stock MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/572 Andreas Wickhoff MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/573 Milena Berman

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/574 Barbara Drew MW

    http://www.interpretingwine.com/575 Abby Rose

  • Special link: www.interpretingwine.com/D6webclass

    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode focusing on WSET D6 dissertation technique, with Anne McHale MW.

    Today, Anne will cover the six pitfalls she’s observed based on her extensive analysis of the examiners report and from discussing feedback received by prior D6 students.

    Also giving tips on how to address each pitfall.

    Essential listening for any student submitting their D6 assignment in 2025, who want to get the best marks possible.

    If you’re looking for additional support with the current D6 assignment, you may like to know, Anne is currently offering paid access to recordings of her recent webclasses.

    The first featuring Caroline Hermann MW covering the Virginia wine industry through the lens of the D6 assignment.

    The second features Anne in-depth on D6 technique.

    There are many additional resources included with purchases, which I’ll mention in the show outro, so do listen to the end to hear those.

    I have partnered with Anne to offer Interpreting Wine listeners purchasing one or both webinars via my affiliate link a unique set of bonuses.

    Bonus 1 - access to the completely updated overview doc covering all WSET Diploma episodes on Interpreting Wine.

    And bonus 2 - access to a Private podcast feed that collects all of Anne’s Interpreting Wine podcast appearances in one place. Bonuses that will not be available anywhere else in 2024.

    To learn more or to purchase the webinars and secure your Interpreting Wine bonuses.

    Head to www.interpretingwine.com/D6webclass (link in shownotes)

    Enjoy!

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:04) Anne McHale MW intro

    (00:05:40) Pitfall 1: Relying on a limited number of sources

    (00:10:14) Pitfall 2:Inadequate or ushed referencing

    (00:15:00) Pitfall 3: Becoming overwhelmed by the volume of information available

    (00:18:27) Pitfall 4: Being descriptive rather than analytical

    (00:22:30) Pitfall 5: Not respecting the weightings and exceeding the word count

    (00:27:23) Pitfall 6: Over-reliance on AI tools

    (00:39:20) Webclass Bonus Material

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/563

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    The New Investors
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    GUEST CONTACT: Anne McHale MW, The Top 6 Pitfalls for D6 Students and How to Address Them

    www.interpretingwine.com/D6webinar

    Date recorded: 6 Nov 2024

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    https://www.interpretingwine.com/563 - Anne McHale MW, The Top 6 Pitfalls for D6 Students and How to Address Them

  • We continue the 2024 Georgia Travel Series today in the company of three guests who will offer us a range of viewpoints on life outside of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. This episode will hopefully not only encourage you to book your flight to this incredible country. But also to guide towards less obvious places to explore outside of Tbilisi while you’re there.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:50) Nika Jeiranashvil

    (00:25:20) Keto Ninidze

    (00:45:10) Nina Charchanidze

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/562

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

    GUEST CONTACT:

    https://www.gnta.ge

    Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024

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    2024 Georgia Travel series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 - Georgian Wine Fairs

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 - Tbilisi Spotlight

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 - Rest of Georgia Snapshot

  • We continue the 2024 Georgia Travel Series today in the company of four guests who will offer us a range of viewpoints on the Georgian capital Tbilisi. This episode will hopefully not only encourage you to book your flight to this incredible city. But also to guide towards less obvious ways to explore Tbilisi while you’re there.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:50) Nathan Moss

    (00:17:20) Giorgi Andghuladze

    (00:25:00) Nina Akhaladze

    (00:36:34) Zaza Khutsishvili

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/561

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Tbilisi Spotlight

    https://gnta.ge

    Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024

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    2024 Georgia Travel series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 - Georgian Wine Fairs

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 - Tbilisi Spotlight

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 - Rest of Georgia Snapshot

  • We kick things off today in the company of three guests to discuss the series of Wine Fairs that take place in and around Tbilisi each year in May. During my visit this included the two day Zero Compromise Fair, The Saamuri Wine Fair, Sherekilebi and the New Wine Fair. Absolutely making this the best time of the year to visit. For those who want to taste local and international wines, poured by the winemakers and meet other wine lovers from around the world.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:00) Iago Bitarishvili

    (00:12:41) Maia Tchokhonelidze

    (00:20:43) Aidan Raftery

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/560

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

    CONTACT:

    Georgia National Tourism Administration

    https://gnta.ge

    Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024

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    2024 Georgia Travel series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 - Georgian Wine Fairs

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 - Tbilisi Spotlight

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 - Rest of Georgia Snapshot

  • I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to back the DOP Cebreros Series. Specially commissioned by for your listening pleasure by DOP Cebreros.

    Today we close out the series in what I think is the most logical of places, in the vineyads. This landmark episode serves as a virtual tour of three representative zones of the Sierra de Gredos: El Tiemblo, Tietár Valley and Villanueva de Ávila

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:06) Pete Irvine - Las Rocosas - El Tiemblo

    (00:14:16) Teresa Conde - Lanzahita - Tietár Valley

    (00:42:41) Barabara Requejo - Las Herguijuelas - Villanueva de Ávila

    (01:02:45) Barabara Requejo - Navarrevisca

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/559

    If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Sierra de Gredos terroir discovery, DOP Cebreros

    https://www.dopcebreros.com

    Date recorded: 3 June 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/559

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    DOP Cebreros series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/551 - Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/558 - Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/559 - Gredos Terroir Deep Dive

  • We continue the DOP Cebreros series today with coverage of Conectando Gredos 2024

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:03:25) Daniel Ramos - Bodegas Daniel Ramos

    (00:12:17) Barbara Requejo - Las Pedreras

    (00:19:45) Ariana Rolich - AR Wine

    (00:31:11) Doreen Auerbach - Vino y se quedó

    (00:39:35) Agustín Trapero - Sommelier

    (00:45:27) León Benazerraf and Begoña Diaz-Urgorri - Bruma Agrícola

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/558

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage

    https://www.dopcebreros.com

    Date recorded: 2 June 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/558

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    DOP Cebreros series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/551 - Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/558 - Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/559 - Gredos Terroir Deep Dive

  • We continue the PEER 2 PEER series today in the company of Alex Taylor of The Online Tasting Company. In what is a fantastic deep dive into an entrepreneurial journey that began in early 2020.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:01:30) Alex Taylor Origin Story

    (00:03:10) Discuss the problem they solve

    (00:06:05) Sulphites deep dive

    (00:13:30) The discovery

    (00:23:20) Adaptations they made to the processes

    (00:29:30) Takeaways

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/557

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

    GUEST CONTACT: Alex Taylor, The Online Tasting Company

    https://www.onlinetasting.co

    Date recorded: 29 April 2024

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    PEER 2 PEER series direct links (5)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/556 - Jenni Davis, Grape Nights

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/557 - Alex Taylor, The Online Tasting Company