Matthew Clark Interviews

Matthew Clark Interviews

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Matthew Clark Interviews episodes

  • Episode 15. Alix Walker, Thomas Dakin Gin

    Hello and welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. Today we’re talking to Alix Walker, the Global Ambassador for Thomas Dakin gin and all-round expert on everything gin!

    Thomas Dakin Gin is a modern gin with an old-fashioned twist, created to reflect the long and storied history of Manchester gin grandee Thomas Dakin. Deeply rooted in Manchester, we talk to Alix about the connection with the city and the history of this small batch gin of unmistakable  character.

    30 min
  • Episode 14. Alejandro Van Lieshout, Casa Rojo
    Hello and welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. Today we’re talking to Alejandro Van Lieshout, ‎Export Manager at ‎Casa Rojo.
    Casa Rojo is a team of people with varied backgrounds and specialties that have come together to create nine wines in nine denominations of origin of Spain, each produced in their own style.
    19 min
  • Episode 13. Davide Champion, Sella & Mosca
    Hello and welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. Today we’re talking to Davide Champion, Sales Manager at Sella & Mosca winery, based in Sardinia the team at Sella and Mosca produce wines with an unmistakable personality and have done for over a century.
    Sella & Mosca is known as Sardinia's leading wine producer. It is renowned for premium wines made exclusively from estate-grown grapes of native varieties such as Vermentino, Torbato and Cannonau. Alongside protecting these indigenous varieties the winery has successfully pioneered the introduction of international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon.
    25 min
  • Episode 12. James Downes, Shannon Vineyards
    Welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. Today we’re talking to James Downes, owner and vineyard manager at Shannon Vineyards, situated in the beautiful Elgin Valley.
    Shannon Vineyards is situated in the Elgin Valley within the Kogelberg Biosphere with mountains on our western boundary and the Peninsula Dam forming the eastern boundary. The Elgin Valley which has long been regarded as the apple and pear centre of South Africa, now has some of the country's most highly regarded winemakers establishing vineyards in the area, testament to its obvious winemaking potential.
    20 min
  • Episode 11. Gerhard Swart, Flagstone
    Welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. Today we’re talking to Gerhard Swart at South Africa's Flagstone winery.
    The Flagstone philosophy is that ‘Wine should do a small, simple thing: it should add joy to life'. Formerly headed by influential winemaker Bruce Jack, today Gerhard brings his own deep love of wine and quest for simplicity to craft quality and a distinctive character in Flagstone Wines.
    28 min
  • Episode 10. Alan Mahon, Brewgooder
    We've swapped wine for beer on this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, to put some focus on the upcoming World Water Day. We’re chatting to Alan Mahon, founder of Scottish craft beer label Brewgooder which is on a mission to give 1,000,000 people access to clean drinking water.
    Launched in early 2016, Brewgooder donates 100% of its profits to clean water projects around the world. Founded by Alan and Josh Littlejohn MBE both of which were and are involved in Social Bite a movement to end homelessness in Scotland, the business runs on a simple message of drink beer, give water.
    33 min
  • Episode 9. Martin Moore, Durbanville Hills
    Hello and welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. Today we’re talking to Martin Moore, Cellarmaster at the Durbanville Hills winery situated 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre, with spectacular views of Table Mountain and Table Bay.
    Founded in the late 1990’s, Durbanville Hills Wines has wasted no time in establishing one of South Africa's leading wineries. The Durbanville Hills region is the second oldest wine region in South Africa. We talk to Martin about his career, his approach to winemaking and the wonderful wines he crafts.
    28 min
  • Episode 8. Andrea Freeborough, Nederburg
    Hello and welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. Today we’re talking to Andrea Freeborough, Cellarmaster here at Nederburg, a historic South African winery. Founded in 1791, Nederburg is South Africa’s most decorated name in wine. In 2016, Nederburg won the International Wine & Spirit Competition South African Wine Producer of the Year trophy, the second time in four years.
    We talk to Andrea about life on the Western Cape and how she got involved in winemaking. We discuss the ranges of Nederburg wines that includes the Heritage Heroes range of wines, individually named for key figures in the wineries past. We also enquired about the future of the winery and Andrea herself.
    23 min
  • Episode 7. Joe Fattorini, The Wine Show
    Welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. In this episode, we’re talking to Joe Fattorini, IWC Personality of the Year and IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year. Wine expert, writer and one of the stars of TV’s The Wine Show, Joe actually has a previous life working for Matthew Clark.
    Joe gives us the latest on series 2 of The Wine Show, lets us in on his favourite moments from filming and tells us how he got involved with the show. We also investigate the keys to good wine communication as Joe shares with us his tips on not only how to talk about wine, but his secrets to making yourself sound like a wine expert!
    37 min
  • Episode 6. Alastair Rimmer, Kleine Zalze
    Welcome to this Matthew Clark Interviews podcast, where we sit down with the industries key figures. In this episode, it's Alastair Rimmer, the winemaker at South Africa's Kleine Zalze.
    Kleine Zalze’s are known for their award-winning wines filled with a distinctly South African character, boasting lively, full-bodied flavours that reflect the local climate and terroir.
    Based in the iconic Stellenbosch region, the wines of Kleine Zalze are produced by a dedicated team including today's guest, Alastair. Alastair has had a long career in wine and has worked in many of the worlds key regions.
    We chat to Alastair about Stellenboach and his affinity with the region, what he learnt travelling the world making wine and about brand South Africa and it's future.
    21 min

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