We continue the series today in the company Nate Weis of Silver Oak Cellars ​

00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) People at Silver Oak Cellars

(00:02:34) Nate Weis origin Story

(00:06:00) Napa Valley culture

(00:08:30) Mentors

(00:14:15) Collaboration and competition

(00:19:10) Abstinence

(00:21:50) Property virtual tour

(00:26:40) California Geology

(00:32:20) Viticulture

(00:36:50) Premiere Napa 2023

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GUEST CONTACT: Nate Weis, Silver Oak Cellars ​

https://silveroak.com/

Date recorded: 24 Jan 2023

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We continue the series today in the company Jon Ruel of Trefethen Family Vineyards

00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Jon Ruel origin Story

(00:04:30) Regional history

(00:11:30) Changes in the Valley

(00:14:00) The rise of Trefethen

(00:20:30) Regional community

(00:22:05) Napa Valley virtual tour

(00:26:10) Geology of the valley

(00:32:50) Sustainability deep dive

(00:42:20) Trefethen Wines in the world

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GUEST CONTACT: Jon Ruel, Trefethen Family Vineyards

https://www.trefethen.com/

Date recorded: 23 Jan 2023

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Napa Valley series direct links

Emma Swain, St. Supery Estate  www.interpretingwine.com/489

Jon Ruel, Trefethen Family Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/490

Nate Weis, Silver Oak Cellars www.interpretingwine.com/491

Ray Signorello, Signorello Estate www.interpretingwine.com/492

Steve Matthiasson, Matthiasson www.interpretingwine.com/493

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Napa Valley Special series. Across these 5 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Jan 2023 we’ll be exploring the Napa Valley scene through the lens of 5 very different wineries. Giving an incredibly detailed and up to date snapshot of this fascinating region, its people, land and winemaking. Make sure you subscribe to Interpreting Wine wherever your listening so you don’t miss an episode.

We kick things off in the company of Emma Swain of St. Supery Estate 

00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Emma Swain origin Story

(00:05:40) St Supery team

(00:07:30) Technology in the cellar

(00:11:00) Export markets

(00:15:55) Dollarhide Ranch virtual tour

(00:22:08) Geological influences

(00:27:20) Napa Valley Agricultural Preserve

(00:30:35) Enotourism offering

(00:35:20) Premiere Napa Valley tasting 

(00:37:30) Contact details

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GUEST CONTACT: Emma Swain, St. Supery Estate 

https://www.stsupery.com/

Date recorded: 21 Dec 2022

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Napa Valley series direct links

Emma Swain, St. Supery Estate  www.interpretingwine.com/489

Jon Ruel, Trefethen Family Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/490

Nate Weis, Silver Oak Cellars www.interpretingwine.com/491

Ray Signorello, Signorello Estate www.interpretingwine.com/492

Steve Matthiasson, Matthiasson www.interpretingwine.com/493

Special link for bonuses: www.interpretingwine.com/d3help

In this episode of Interpreting Wine, host Lawrence Francis and Anne McHale MW explore the eight most commonly made mistakes in the WSET Diploma D3 Theory Exam.

The October 2021 D3 Theory Exam had a pass rate of between 50 and 60%, which is quite low.

To help address this issue, Anne conducted an extensive analysis of the most recently available Examiner's reports.

Anne describes examples of mistakes taken from past papers and gives tips on how to address each of these.

Anne runs a coaching program called Diplomatherapy to support students in their preparation for the exam.

Lawrence is offering three special bonuses in partnership with Anne for those who sign up to Diploma Therapy in 2023. Visit www.interpretingwine.com/d3help to learn more.

Enjoy!

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:18) D3 Theory background

(00:04:08) Mistake #1: Not respecting the marking weightings give

(00:10:30) Mistake #2: Candidate not including learnings from D1, D2 AND D3

(00:16:05) Mistake #3: Not structuring your answers logically

(00:18:55) Mistake #4: Not including the right amount of detail in your answer

(00:22:12) Mistake #5: Inadequate knowledge of lesser-known regions

(00:25:10) Mistake #6: Not applying enough analysis in your answers

(00:30:14) Mistake #7: Not answering the question properly

(00:34:20) Mistake #8: Misspelling of key wine terms

(00:36:20) Anne McHale’s Diplomatherapy Programme

(00:40:50) Interpreting Wine Diplomatherapy Offer

If you know someone who would is taking the D3 theory exam please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/488

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GUEST CONTACT: Anne McHale, Diploma D3 theory special episode

More info on Diplomatherapy: www.interpretingwine.com/d3help

Date recorded: 11 Jan 2023

We close out the Australia Winemaker Special series in the company Kelly Pearson of Ladygarden Wines

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Kelly Pearson origin Story

(00:09:20) Lessons from larger scale winemaking

(00:15:33) Natural Wine discussion

(00:19:38) Ladygarden Wine philosophy

(00:27:33) Production details

(00:33:25) Current range

(00:40:40) Changes in wine communication

(00:42:43) Future projects

(00:44:00) Export markets

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GUEST CONTACT: Kelly Pearson, Ladygarden Wines

https://ladygardenwines.com.au/

Date recorded: 10 Jan 2023

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Australia Winemaker Special series direct links

Charles Simons, Mayfield Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/484

Meg Brodtmann MW, Rob Dolan Wines www.interpretingwine.com/485

Joel Pizzini, Pizzini Wines www.interpretingwine.com/486

Kelly Pearson, Ladygarden Wines www.interpretingwine.com/487

We continue the Australia Winemaker Special series in the company Joel Pizzini of Pizzini Wines

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Pizzini family origin Story

(00:09:53) The start of the Pizzini brand

(00:11:18) King Valley regional tour

(00:14:40) Establishing Italian alternative varietals

(00:20:25) Fruit Sourcing in the King Valley

(00:23:00) Soil mapping project with Pedro Parra

(00:34:48) Pizzini Wines foray into the UK

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GUEST CONTACT: Joel Pizzini, Pizzini Wines

www.pizzini.com.au

Date recorded: 10 Jan 2023

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

Clubhouse: https://www.interpretingwine.com/clubhouse

Youtube: www.interpretingwine.com/youtube

Australia Winemaker Special series direct links

Charles Simons, Mayfield Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/484

Meg Brodtmann MW, Rob Dolan Wines www.interpretingwine.com/485

Joel Pizzini, Pizzini Wines www.interpretingwine.com/486

Kelly Pearson, Ladygarden Wines www.interpretingwine.com/487

We continue the Australia Winemaker Special series in the company Meg Brodtmann MW of Rob Dolan Wines

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Meg Brodtmann MW origin Story

(00:02:25) Inside Rob Dolan Wines

(00:05:45) Sustainability in the Yarra Valley

(00:08:00) Connection with markets

(00:12:45) Rob Dolan Wines virtual tour

(00:18:20) Yarra Valley Geology 

(00:22:00) Look inside grower sites and culture

(00:25:20) Growing challenges

(00:32:00) 2022 vintage and supply

(00:33:30) Winemaking across the Rob Dolan range

(00:37:40) 2023 vintage

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GUEST CONTACT: Meg Brodtmann MW, Rob Dolan Wines

www.robdolanwines.com.au

Date recorded: 10 Jan 2023

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

Clubhouse: https://www.interpretingwine.com/clubhouse

Youtube: www.interpretingwine.com/youtube

Australia Winemaker Special series direct links

Charles Simons, Mayfield Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/484

Meg Brodtmann MW, Rob Dolan Wines www.interpretingwine.com/485

Joel Pizzini, Pizzini Wines www.interpretingwine.com/486

Kelly Pearson, Ladygarden Wines www.interpretingwine.com/487

We kick things off in the company of Charles Simons of Mayfield Vineyard in Orange, New South Wales.

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Origin Story and key people at Mayfield

(00:08:08) Mentors and support

(00:11:55) Technology in the vineyard

(00:18:48) Orange wine-growing region

(00:23:00) Mayfield Property History

(00:26:30) Geology

(00:29:20) Influence on wines

(00:31:43) UK market visit

(00:34:00) Australia Day tasting 2023 feat. 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, 2022 Riesling

(00:37:00) Feedback

(00:38:44) Contact details

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GUEST CONTACT: Charles Simons, Mayfield Vineyard

www.mayfieldvineyard.com

Date recorded: 21 Dec 2022

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Clubhouse: https://www.interpretingwine.com/clubhouse

Youtube: www.interpretingwine.com/youtube

Australia Winemaker Special series direct links

Charles Simons, Mayfield Vineyard www.interpretingwine.com/484

Meg Brodtmann MW, Rob Dolan Wines www.interpretingwine.com/485

Joel Pizzini, Pizzini Wines www.interpretingwine.com/486

Kelly Pearson, Ladygarden Wines www.interpretingwine.com/487

We close out the series in the company Roman Roth of Wolffer Estate

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:00) Origin Story

(00:04:00) Climate in Long Island and impact on winemaking

(00:06:30) Wollfer Estate owners and culture

(00:13:25) Creativity at Wolffer

(00:17:20) Argentina project

(00:20:20) Provence project

(00:26:00) Business model and attracting younger drinkers

(00:31:30) Project branding

(00:37:10) What young drinkers want deep dive

(00:41:35) Contact details

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GUEST CONTACT: Roman Roth, Wolffer Estate

www.wolffer.com

Date recorded: 15 Dec 2022

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

Clubhouse: https://www.interpretingwine.com/clubhouse

Youtube: www.interpretingwine.com/youtube

New York Winemaker Special series direct links

Ben Riccardi, Osmote www.interpretingwine.com/476

Julia Hoyle, Hosmer Estate Winery www.interpretingwine.com/477

Bruce Murray, Boundary Breaks​ www.interpretingwine.com/478

Kelby James Russell, Red Newt​ www.interpretingwine.com/479

Oskar Bynke & Fred Merwarth, Hermann J. Wiemer ​www.interpretingwine.com/480

Christopher Bates, Element Winery ​www.interpretingwine.com/481

Kareem Massoud, Paumanok/Palmer ​www.interpretingwine.com/482

Roman Roth, Wölffer Estate ​www.interpretingwine.com/483

We continue the series in the company Kareem Massoud of Paumanok and Palmer Vineyard

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:10) Origin Story and family involvement

(00:04:10) Transition into role

(00:08:10) Long Island regional intro

(00:12:40) Exploration of style and influences

(00:15:32) Grape varieties

(00:19:50) Terroir virtual tour

(00:26:30) Grape growing in Long Island

(00:31:32) Winemaking in Long Island

(00:37:30) Looking ahead to 2023

(00:40:06) Contact details

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GUEST CONTACT: Kareem Massoud, Paumanok/Palmer

www.paumanok.com | www.palmervineyards.com

Date recorded: 15 Dec 2022

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

Clubhouse: https://www.interpretingwine.com/clubhouse

Youtube: www.interpretingwine.com/youtube

New York Winemaker Special series direct links

Ben Riccardi, Osmote www.interpretingwine.com/476

Julia Hoyle, Hosmer Estate Winery www.interpretingwine.com/477

Bruce Murray, Boundary Breaks​ www.interpretingwine.com/478

Kelby James Russell, Red Newt​ www.interpretingwine.com/479

Oskar Bynke & Fred Merwarth, Hermann J. Wiemer ​www.interpretingwine.com/480

Christopher Bates, Element Winery ​www.interpretingwine.com/481

Kareem Massoud, Paumanok/Palmer ​www.interpretingwine.com/482

Roman Roth, Wölffer Estate ​www.interpretingwine.com/483