For episode 54 – we are heading to Sicily, Italy, to discover the 2024 Wine Family of the Year awarded by the Meininger Awards Excellence in March 2024 in Düsseldorf: PLANETA. And we are truly honoured to welcome Alessio Planeta himself. Over the years, this far-seeing family has dedicated itself primarily to viticulture, extending its activities over 400 hectares in six vineyards located in Sicily’s finest growing areas. Today, the Planetas constitute world-class excellence in Sicily’s not only wine industry, but also olive groves and hospitality ..read more

For episode 53 – we are heading to Canada’s Niagara region, specifically the heart of the Beamsville Bench, to visit Hidden Bench Estate Winery. Our guest is the founder and owner Harold Theil. Hidden Bench is renowned to craft premium wines using organic fruit exclusively grown on their estate vineyards. They focus on cool climate varietals particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. I sat down with Harald at the winery to chat about his journey as a vintner after a successful career in the business world ..read more

For episode 52, we are heading to Bordeaux in France with a fantastic vintner from Saint-Émilion: Laurent David. Laurent is the co-owner and founder of Château Edmus. Coming from the tech world, Laurent is some sort of disruptor in the wine industry with innovative ideas and most importantly world-class wine. See by yourself how Laurent David makes wine cool again.   ..read more

André Mack is a renown sommelier, with credential such as The French Laundry in California and Per Se in New York City. He's now an entrepreneur and successful restaurateur in New York, a wine influencer and educator and also an author and a winemaker out of Oregon. This episode is a great interview of this new legend of the wine world from the Big Apple ..read more

Simon J. Woolf, a renowned author known for his bestsellers "AMBER REVOLUTION" and "FOOT TRODDEN," delves into the captivating world of Portuguese winemaking tradition in his latest work. Rather than a comprehensive guide to Portugal or a mere buying manual, this book intricately weaves together the enchanting tales of individuals and families, unveiling their distinctive legacies in the realm of winemaking. An exclusive interview that all wine lovers can’t missed ..read more

Donald Ziraldo is recognized as the most important figure in Canadian wine history. Some call him the godfather of Canadian wine. Recently, he launched a new project - making Prosecco in his family’s native village of Fagagna in the iconic Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. This episode tells the story of this amazing project ..read more

Xavier Vignon is one of the most respected winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape one of the most prestigious appellations in Côte du Rhône. During this interview, Xavier opens up about the unique terroir of Rhone, about climate change and sustainability, a subject that he's extremely passionate about and why he feel in love with this region and help revived since then.  ..read more

Steve De Long is the co-founder and president of De Long Maps & Charts. Steve De Long grew up in Oregon – a renowned wine region known for the Willamette Valley and their Pinot Noir. Working with his wife Deborah who trained as a textile designer, they combined their love of wine and design to create products that help people appreciate wine and learn about wine. They founded De Long Maps & Charts in 2004 after creating their first product: the grape variety table - the wine world's equivalent of the Periodic Table of the Elements. During this episode the fascinating world of cartograp ..read more

A short episode update about some of our favourite wineries:  Creekside released their special Pandemic Package and Queenston Mile Vineyard special Drink and Drag Virtual Wine Tasting Event ..read more

Interview with winemaker at Rosewood Estate Winery in Beamsville, Ontario, Ryan Corrigan. Rosewood Estate craft honest low-intervention wine, that reflect their individuality as artifacts of the Niagara Region. By capturing the expression of each vintage, they allow the wine to tell its own story.    ..read more