In this final episode of our podcast ‘Cellar Talks’ we venture to the world’s biggest wine show, ProWein. Recorded on the 11th of March, live on the exhibition floor in Düsseldorf, we share a glass with two wineries we covered before. Bibi Graetz (Bibi Graetz winery) and Tim Gray (Jackson Family Wines) take us on a tour around the world, from Tuscany to California, discussing their wineries and wines. This special edition episode marks the end of Cellar Talks, but we will be back with a new Podcast: Grape Masters, which will be launched end of April. To learn more about Grape Masters visit our ..read more

In this episode we welcome Romana Echensperger, MW. Besides obtaining the world’s most prestigious title in the wine industry (Master of Wine) she is a wine lover and educator with great knowledge of the German wine market.   In the show we talked about the past, present and future of Germany as a wine country. We discussed the wine regions, terroir and the principle wines that are being produced in the country.   This is an integral recording from our talk show Cellar Talks. This show (season 3, episode 6) was broadcasted on Friday the 7th of May 2021, through Instagram Live on our ..read more

In this episode we welcome Inna Udartzeva who works for Villa Maria wines, one of New Zealand’s biggest wine companies. Inna is responsible for market development in Europe, and an expert on New Zealand as a wine country. In the show we talked about the past, present and future of New Zealand as a wine country. We discussed the wine regions, terroir and the principle wines that are being produced in the country. We also tasted one of New Zealand’s iconic red wines, a 2014 ‘The Terraces’ by Esk Valley wines.   This is an integral recording from our talk show Cellar Talks. This show (season ..read more

In this episode we welcome Juan Principe from Bodega Cesar Principe in Cigales. In this Spanish region Juan and his father are running their family winery, with a focus on Tempranillo based wines. Cigales is historically known for its rose wines, but at Cesar Principe red wine is their most successful product. Working with old vines they have proven that Cigales has more to offer than rose, which is now recognized across the world by experts. This is a story of change and new routes to success, while staying close to your roots. In the show we also tasted one of their wines; the 2017 Cesar Pri ..read more

In this episode we welcome Carlos Reynolds from Reynolds winery in Alentejo. In this Portugese region Carlos and his family are running their successful family winery with 40 hectares of vineyards. The main varieties cultivated are the traditional varieties of the region: Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alfrocheiro, Arinto and Alicante Bouschet. In the show we also tasted one of their wines; the Julian Reserva.   This is an integral recording taken from our talk show Cellar Talks. This show (season 3, episode 3) was broadcasted on Friday the 16th of April 2021, through Instagram Live on our Instag ..read more

In this episode we welcome Dalila and Emanuela Gianfreda from Jorche winery in Puglia, Italy. Jorche winery is located near Salento, the lower part of Puglia, and owned and operated by the two sisters, Dalila and Emanuela. Jorche owns 35 hectares of old vineyards for a total of 41 hectares in property. The cultivated grapes varieties are all chosen among the Apulian indigenous ones (Primitivo and Negroamaro for the reds, Fiano Minutolo and Bianco d’Alessano for the whites). The Gianfreda sisters distribute their wines all over the world, with the 85% of their production that reaches 25 countri ..read more

In this episode we welcome Erich Polz Jr. from Weingut Polz in Austria’s Sud Steiermark region. Weingut Polz is located in the beautiful Southern Styria (Sud Steiermark) region in Austria, and established in 1912. Already in the 4th generation, this family owned winery works hard every day to bring their idea of excellence into the glass. In addition to classic Styrian wines of a fruity and clear type, the Polz family also cultivates unmistakable single-site (grand cru) wines full of character and personality in their vineyards. Some of the dry wines that the family produces are Sauvignon Blan ..read more

In this episode we welcome Kristy Wenz, an experienced wine and travel writer from the US. Kristy will join us to talk about her career in wine and the United States as a wine country. The US is considered a “New World” wine country but has a recorded history of viticulture dating back to the 16th century, when European settlers brought vines with them and planted them on the continent. American wine has been recognized and awarded in Europe since the 70’s of the last century and found their own place on the world stage these days. The country has a wide variety of grapes which are used to pro ..read more

In this episode we welcome Joseph Dhafana from Mosi Wines. Joseph will join us to talk about his career in wine, work as a winemaker and his company Mosi Wines from South Africa. Mosi Wines concentrates on sourcing the best fruits from only healthy vineyards to produce excellent quality wines. They also forage ingredients for their own gin from the bushes of chirumhanzu Zimbabwe, so that they can craft a premium gin and advocate this avenue to mindfully enjoying life. Their wines and spirits are named after family members as this is a family owned business. For now, they have Chenin Blanc name ..read more

In this episode we welcome Pardon Taguzu, a renowned sommelier and wine professional. Pardon will join us to talk about his career in wine and South Africa as a wine country. Thanks to its dry, mountainous climate, the area is home to more than 500 wineries and is one of the World’s largest wine producers. South African Winelands travel attracts oenophiles with vintages that range from Sauvignon blanc to its famed red Pinotage. South African wine has a history dating back to 1659, with the first bottle produced in Cape Town by its founder Jan van Riebeeck. Access to international markets led t ..read more