I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the McLaren Vale Winemaker Special Series. Across these 3 episodes recorded in Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern McLaren Vale scene in the company of 3 producers: Battle of Bosworth Wines, Mitolo Wines and Oliver’s Tarranga. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of McLaren Vale available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live.

We kick things off today in the company of Joch Bosworth of Battle of Bosworth Wines 

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:10) Joch Bosworth Origin Story

McLaren Vale Culture Deep Dive and Wider Community

Regional Visual Tour and Geology

Grape Growing

Range of Wines and Winemaking Style

Export Markets

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GUEST CONTACT: Joch Bosworth, Battle of Bosworth Wines 

www.battleofbosworth.com.au

Date recorded: 16 Feb 2023

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McLaren Vale Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/509 Joch Bosworth, Battle of Bosworth Wines 

www.interpretingwine.com/510 Luke Mallaby, Mitolo Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/511 Corrina Wright, Oliver's Taranga Vineyards

We close out the South Africa Winemaker series today in the company of Angelo Van Dyk of Yo El Rey Wines

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:10) Angelo Van Dyk Origin Story

Yo El Rey Wines since 2018

Brand and Philosophy

Grape Geography Virtual Tour and Growers Introduction

London Market Overview

Future Exporter Contacts

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GUEST CONTACT: Angelo Van Dyk, Yo El Rey Wines

www.yoelreywines.com

Date recorded: 10 Feb 2023

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South Africa Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/505 Tinashe Nyamudoka, Kumusha Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/506 Alex Starey, Keermont Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/507 Richard Kershaw MW, Richard Kershaw Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/508 Angelo Van Dyk, Yo El Rey Wines

We continue the South Africa Winemaker series today in the company of Richard Kershaw MW of Richard Kershaw Wines

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:10) Richard Kershaw MW Origin Story

South Africa winemaking overview 

Elgin Geography

Geology Deep Dive

Apples in Elgin and Influence on Grape Production

Keershaw Sourcing Policy

Winemaking Philosophy and Cellar Decisions

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GUEST CONTACT: Richard Kershaw MW, Richard Kershaw Wines

www.kershawwines.com

Date recorded: 10 Feb 2023

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South Africa Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/505 Tinashe Nyamudoka, Kumusha Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/506 Alex Starey, Keermont Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/507 Richard Kershaw MW, Richard Kershaw Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/508 Angelo Van Dyk, Yo El Rey Wines

We continue the South Africa Winemaker series today in the company of Alex Starey of Keermont Vineyards

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:10) Alex Starey Origin Story

Keermont History

Collaborative Culture in South African Winemaking

Harvest Interns and Adaptation

Keermont Virtual Tour

Geological Deep Dive

Viticultural Philosophy and Local Examples (and Challenges)

Winemaking Approach

UK Market Exports

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GUEST CONTACT: Alex Starey, Keermont Vineyards

www.keermont.co.za

Date recorded: 9 Feb 2023

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South Africa Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/505 Tinashe Nyamudoka, Kumusha Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/506 Alex Starey, Keermont Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/507 Richard Kershaw MW, Richard Kershaw Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/508 Angelo Van Dyk, Yo El Rey Wines

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the South Africa Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern South Africa Winemaker scene in the company of 4 producers. Reflecting the up-to-date realities of winemaking in the region. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of South Africa Winemaker available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live.

We kick things off today in the company of Tinashe Nyamudoka of Kumusha Wines

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:10) Tinashe Nyamudoka Origin Story

Wine Training in South Africa

Test Kitchen Deep Dive

Kumusha Wines and Opstal Wines Intro

Slanghoek Valley Visual

Viticulture and Winemaking

Harvest 2023

Creating a Brand

Exporting and Feedback From the UK

Blind Ambition 

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GUEST CONTACT: Tinashe Nyamudoka, Kumusha Wines

www.kumushabrands.com

Date recorded: 9 Feb 2023

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South Africa Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/505 Tinashe Nyamudoka, Kumusha Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/506 Alex Starey, Keermont Vineyards

www.interpretingwine.com/507 Richard Kershaw MW, Richard Kershaw Wines

www.interpretingwine.com/508 Angelo Van Dyk, Yo El Rey Wines

We close out the Margaret River Winemaker series today in the company Mark Warren of Happs

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Mark Warren origin Story

Happs Story

Regional culture

Cellar Door Innovation

Geological origins

Vineyard sites in North and South Margaret River

Future Development

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GUEST CONTACT: Mark Warren, Happs

www.happs.com.au

Date recorded: 9 Feb 2023

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Margaret River Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/501 Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods Estate

www.interpretingwine.com/502 Glenn Goodall, Xanadu

www.interpretingwine.com/503 Ben Gould, Blind Corner

www.interpretingwine.com/504 Mark Warren, Happs

We continue the Margaret River Winemaker series today in the company Ben Gould of Blind Corner

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Ben Gould origin Story

Early Days at Blind Corner

Natural Wine Producer Community

Fruit Sourcing

Property Virtual Tour

Cellar Door

Viticulture and Winemaking

Export Market

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GUEST CONTACT: Ben Gould, Blind Corner

www.blindcorner.com.au

Date recorded: 9 Feb 2023

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Margaret River Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/501 Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods Estate

www.interpretingwine.com/502 Glenn Goodall, Xanadu

www.interpretingwine.com/503 Ben Gould, Blind Corner

www.interpretingwine.com/504 Mark Warren, Happs

We continue the Margaret River Winemaker series today in the company Glenn Goodall of Xanadu

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Glenn Goodall origin Story

People at Xanadu

Impacts From Temporary Vintage Staff

Fruit Sourcing Deep Dive

Margaret River Native Trees and Soil

Viticulture in Margaret River

Sustainable Winegrowing Australia

Premiumisation of Australian Wine

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GUEST CONTACT: Glenn Goodall, Xanadu

www.xanaduwines.com

Date recorded: 7 Feb 2023

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Margaret River Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/501 Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods Estate

www.interpretingwine.com/502 Glenn Goodall, Xanadu

www.interpretingwine.com/503 Ben Gould, Blind Corner

www.interpretingwine.com/504 Mark Warren, Happs

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Margaret River Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in February 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Margaret River Winemaker scene in the company of 4 respected producers. Giving you the most up-to-date exploration of the region available in podcast format. Make sure you’re subscribed to be alerted when new episodes go live.

We kick things off today in the company of Julian Langworthy of Deep Woods Estate

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Julian Langworthy Origin Story

Deep Woods Deep Dive

Margaret River culture

Property Virtual Tour

Soil Types 

Site and Varietal Dependent Viticulture

2023 Travel Plans

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GUEST CONTACT: Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods Estate

www.deepwoods.wine

Date recorded: 7 Feb 2023

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Margaret River Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/501 Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods Estate

www.interpretingwine.com/502 Glenn Goodall, Xanadu

www.interpretingwine.com/503 Ben Gould, Blind Corner

www.interpretingwine.com/504 Mark Warren, Happs

We close out the Sonoma County Winemaker series today in the company of James Hall of Patz & Hall Winery

Episode intro

James Hall origin Story

The Golden Age of California Chardonnay

Wine pricing

Keys to long-term success

Future growth and exploration of new sites

Patz & Hall Tasting Room

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GUEST CONTACT: James Hall, Patz & Hall Winery

www.patzhall.com

Date recorded: 26 Jan 2023

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Sonoma County Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/497 David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars

www.interpretingwine.com/498 Kim Stare Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard

www.interpretingwine.com/499 Justin Seidenfeld, Rodney Strong Vineyards​

www.interpretingwine.com/500 James Hall, Patz & Hall Winery