Dutch Wine Apprentice, The Podcast

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 website, or follow us on Instagram @grapemasters.live

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 Instagram page. For this reason, there might be references of images shown in the show, which we obviously cannot display through this podcast. The full video recording of this show can be watched through the interview section on our website.

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 Principe, their flagship red wine.

This is an integral recording taken from our talk show Cellar Talks. This show (season 3, episode 4) was broadcasted on Friday the 23rd of April 2021, through Instagram Live on our Instagram page. For this reason, there might be references of images shown in the show, which we obviously cannot display through this podcast. The full video recording of this show can be watched through the interview section on our website. You can find a direct link to the recording here.

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 Instagram page. For this reason, there might be references of images shown in the show, which we obviously cannot display through this podcast. The full video recording of this show can be watched through the interview section on our website. You can find a direct link to the recording here.

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 countries, with the aim of making the precious territory of Apulia known worldwide through their daily effort, passion and commitment.

This is an integral recording taken from our talk show Cellar Talks. This show (season 3, episode 2) was broadcasted on Friday the 9th of April 2021, through Instagram Live on our Instagram page. For this reason, there might be references of images shown in the show, which we obviously cannot display through this podcast. The full video recording of this show can be watched through the interview section on our website. You can find a direct link to the recording of part 1 here. And of part 2 here.

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 Blanc, Grauburgunder, Traminer, Riesling and Zweigelt. Next to that they make sweet and sparkling wines.

This is an integral recording taken from our talk show Cellar Talks. This show (season 3, episode 1) was broadcasted on Friday the 2nd of April 2021, through Instagram Live on our Instagram page. For this reason, there might be references of images shown in the show, which we obviously cannot display through this podcast. The full video recording of this show can be watched through the interview section on our website. You can find a direct link to the recording here.

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 produce wine consumed all over the world. Some of the most popular varieties are: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Main wine regions in the US are California (Napa Valley and Sonoma), Washington (Columbia Valley), New York (Finger Lakes District), Oregon (Willamette Valley) and Virginia.

Kristy has spent nearly a year exploring European wine regions and has visited wineries in nearly 30 US states. She is a wine educator as well as a part-time assistant winemaker at Hickory Creek in SW Michigan. Kristy is WSET 3, began her WSET Diploma and is currently working on the Spanish Wine Scholar certification.

In this podcast we discuss the major US wine regions and some of their notable wineries and winemakers, as well as the present and future of the country.

This is an integral recording taken from our talk show Cellar Talks. This show (season 2, episode 6) was broadcasted on Friday the 12th of March, through Instagram Live on our Instagram page. For this reason, there might be references of images shown in the show, which we obviously cannot display through this podcast. The full video recording of this show can be watched through our Instagram page, in the IGTV section. You can find a direct link to the recording here.

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 named after their wine maker’s son Tinashe, and a Syrah that is a tribute to our winemaker’s father. Next to that they have their own gin that is named after the whole clan.

Joseph is the founder and owner of Mosi wines and spirits. Next to that he is a sommelier, wine maker and a wine and spirits judge. From working as a gardener in Riebeek-kasteel to becoming the seventh sasa certified sommelier in South Africa, Joseph has been lauded for his humility and for sharing his exceptional knowledge of wine with pure grace and professionalism. On an international level Joseph also captained team Zimbabwe 2017 & 2018, which competed at the world blind wine tasting championships in France.

In this Podcast we discuss his career and of course you will learn all about Mosi Wines. We also tasted one of his wines: the Mosi Tinashe 2018 Chenin Blanc.

This is an integral recording taken from our talk show Cellar Talks. This show (season 2, episode 5) was broadcasted on Friday the 26th of March, through Instagram Live on our Instagram page. For this reason, there might be references of images shown in the show, which we obviously cannot display through this podcast. The full video recording of this show can be watched through our Instagram page, in the IGTV section. You can find a direct link to the recording here.

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 to new investments in the South African wine market. Production is concentrated around Cape Town, with major vineyard and production centres at Constantia, Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester.

There are about 60 appellations within the Wine of Origin (WO) system, which was implemented in 1973 with a hierarchy of designated production regions, districts and wards. WO wines must only contain grapes from the specific area of origin. “Single vineyard” wines must come from a defined area of less than 5 hectares. An “Estate Wine” can come from adjacent farms if they are farmed together and wine is produced on site. A ward is an area with a distinctive soil type or climate and is roughly equivalent to a European appellation.

In the show we will discuss the major south African wine regions and some of their notable wineries and winemakers, as well as the presence and future of the country.

In this Podcast we discuss Pardon’s career and the characteristics, history, present and future of South Africa as a wine country. We also tasted a South African wine with Pardon of course: the 2019 Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay.

This is an integral recording taken from our talk show Cellar Talks. This show (season 2, episode 4) was broadcasted on Friday the 26th of February, through Instagram Live on our Instagram page. For this reason, there might be references of images shown in the show, which we obviously cannot display through this podcast. The full video recording of this show can be watched through our Instagram page, in the IGTV section. You can find a direct link to the recording here.