The Drinks Business Podcast

Brought in to oversee the acquisition of great Napa Valley wine estate Joseph Phelps by global luxury group Moët Hennessy, former Opus One CEO David Pearson has taken on a permanent role at the producer. Why? He sees a bright an exciting future at the property based on regenerative viticulture – a farming philosophy Joseph Phelp's new owners want to back, and consumers want to hear about.

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What eight drinks, book and sole luxury would you take if cast away to a desert island? Master of Wine Patrick Schmitt speaks with Paul Schaafsma, founder and MD at Benchmark Drinks, the business behind several successful celebrity-backed brands such as Kylie Minogue Wines.

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While it’s widely held that binge drinking is detrimental to a fitness regime, record-breaking former American football quarterback Drew Bledsoe tells Patrick Schmitt MW that fine wine and professional sport form a perfect pairing.

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Patrick Schmitt MW interviews Austrian winemaker Lenz Maria Moser on the potential for white wine in China and why the wine industry needs 'an iPhone moment' to excite a new generation of drinkers.

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with Patrick Schmitt MW and Laura Willoughby

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with Patrick Schmitt MW, James Miles and Justin Gibbs

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Patrick Schmitt MW interviews Château Lascombes winemaker Axel Heinz on his move from Bolgheri to Bordeaux and why he's promoting Merlot in Margaux. 

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WineFi founder Callum Woodcock tells Patrick Schmitt MW how market data can trump the traditional human expert when it comes to investing in fine wine

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Db’s Bordeaux correspondent Colin Hay speaks to Arabella Mileham about the complexities of this autumn's ‘Hors Bordeaux’ campaign amid a difficult market, how La Place’s strategy reflects the evolution of demand, while giving his top picks from this year's releases.

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What eight drinks, book and sole luxury would you take if cast away to a desert island? Master of Wine Patrick Schmitt asks James Simpson MW, Managing Director of Pol Roger Portfolio.

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