Sustainable Wine

Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb talks with Valentina Lira, Sustainability Manager at Concha y Toro about the company's recently gained B Corporation certification.

They discuss why Concha y Toro decided to go for B Corp certification, the challenges they faced, what they have learnt so far, and more.

In this podcast, Toby Webb speaks with Éloi Jacob, managing director at Château Fourcas Hosten; Marie-Laure Latorre, managing director at Château Jean Faure; and Lisa Saunière, managing director at Château de La Dauphine on how they are working together towards a shared vision of sustainable wine. 

They discuss their collaboration, their sustainability journeys, the challenges of going organic in Bordeaux, and how to talk about sustainability to consumers.

Jon Entine, who leads the Genetic Literacy Project, a science communication non-profit, joins Sustainable Wine’s Toby Webb to discuss chemicals and science in agriculture. Their robust discussion covers topics such as glyphosate, copper sulphate, gene editing, and the science and impacts of both synthetic and organic chemicals in food and wine.

Toby Webb has a long conversation with Emma Swain, CEO of St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery. They discuss what sustainable means to Emma and her colleagues, how they have put it into practice, the results so far, and the challenges that remain.

Dr Alistair Nesbitt speaks with Toby Webb about climate change, grape growing and how to adapt to a hotter future.

Toby Webb and Jo Griffiths from standards setter BSI discuss key messages from recent discussions on sustainable packaging for the wine industry.

Toby Webb and Dominique Tourneix discuss the evolution of closures, sustainability, corks and more.

Lauren Holman and Toby Webb discuss their journey, and also the future of canned wine.

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020

The closing plenary session of the conference focuses on the next generation of wine consumers. The concern in the wine industry is that younger generations are drinking less and less wine and switching to spirits and other drinks. So how can sustainability help make wine more relevant again, outside the tiny but growing niches of organic, biodynamic, natural or “clean”? Our panel debates.

Speakers:

• Richard Wright, behavioural science director, Unilever

Moderator:

• Hanna Halmari, editor, Sustainablewine.co.uk

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020

Packaging, distribution, and post consumer recycling (or lack of it) is the biggest part of wine’s carbon footprint. So what does the future look like for bottles, packaging and closures, in light of sustainability concerns, and opportunities? Our panelists discuss.

Speakers:

• Lauren Holman, export sales manager, Château Léoube

Moderator:

• Sally Evans, owner and winemaker, Château George 7