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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:

1. Gros Manseng

2. Château de Crouseilles

3. Le Faite blanc

(01:21:35) Contact Details and Outro

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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

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GUEST CONTACT: Abby Rose, Regenerative Agriculture Entrepreneur

https://www.vidacycle.com

Date recorded: 6 Dec 2024

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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 Barbara Drew, Master of Wine

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(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

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GUEST CONTACT: Barbara Drew, Master of Wine

https://www.bbr.com/podcast

Date recorded: 13 November 2024

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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

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

https://www.hautescotes.com

Date recorded: 12 November 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 

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

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(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

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

https://www.bruendlmayer.at

Date recorded: 7 Nov 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

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

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(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

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GUEST CONTACT: Bree Stock, Master of Wine

https://www.breestockmw.com

https://www.oregonwinesymposium.com/ 

Date recorded: 1 November 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 

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

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GUEST CONTACT: Julian Gore-Booth, IMW Executive Director

https://www.mastersofwine.org

Date recorded: 30 October 2024

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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

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GUEST CONTACT: Jenny Hemmer, Executive Director at GuildSomm

https://www.guidsomm.com

Date recorded: 29 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 

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

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GUEST CONTACT: Amber Gardner, Wine Consultant and Writer

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

Date recorded: 29 October 2024

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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

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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 

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