Join world-expert Jasper Morris MW, author of the award-winning Inside Burgundy and the brilliant website www.insideburgundy.com, for his latest 10-minute Burgundy masterclass.

This month he is looking at the wines of Gevrey-Chambertin, famed for its nine grands crus. Discover its history, its terroir, the producers to look out for, and its one obscure fact. A deep dive into the famous appellation from the leading Burgundy expert.

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Baltazar Sánchez, the Chairman of the historic Chilean estate Vina Santa Rita, talks to Sarah Kemp about how Casa Real came to be one of Chile’s flagship wines. They discuss the decision to create Casa Real in 1989, whether it will remain 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, why they decided to join La Place de Bordeaux, and the company’s hopes for Casa Real’s future.

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In our latest series of “Great Wine Lives” John Stimpfig talks to Rajeev Samant of Sula Vineyards, the man who is the founder of India’s wine industry. Listen to his amazing story of how he discovered wine as an undergraduate in California, and on returning home to India for a family wedding persuaded his father not to sell a plot of land, as it reminded him of California. From roses and tomatoes to deciding to plant vitis vinifera, today Sula Vineyards is India’s premier and largest wine producer, selling over a million cases, 98% of which are domestically sold. From battles with bureaucrats, setbacks with Covid, Financial Crisis and terrorism hitting tourism, Rajeev has overcome all obstacles and introduced a nation to the joys of wine, a novelty as 99% of Indians have never tasted wine. Don’t miss a remarkable and uplifting story of the birth of a new wine region.

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Join us for a brand new series of 10-Minute Masterclasses. We are thrilled that David Gleave MW, renowned Italian expert, will be sharing his extraordinary knowledge and insights on Italian wine. First we head to Tuscany for a deep dive into Chianti Classico. Discover its history, terroir,  its best producers and David’s tips on which young producers to look out for. Bellissimo!

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Join world-expert Jasper Morris MW, author of the award-winning Inside Burgundy and the brilliant website www.insideburgundy.com,  for his latest 10-minute Burgundy masterclass.  

This month he is looking at the wines of the Mâconnais. Find out about its terroir, the different styles produced in the Mâconnais, the producers to look out for, and his great insider tip.

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Listen in to this month’s Omnibus for all the latest wine news and views from around the world. Who were the winners and losers in the Bordeaux 2023 campaign? Which major US vineyard has been sold and to whom? Which wine regions have suffered from floods, hail and drought and what does that mean for this year’s harvest? Plus Elin McCoy travels to Bordeaux and discusses the new projects including the planting of a vineyard of the future. Plus John Stimpfig on weather watch and much, much more.

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The Australian Ark is one of the most important wine books to have been published not just this year, but any year. Jane Anson talks to its author Andrew Caillard MW, who spent 18 years researching it. Listen in to hear about his incredible life and how he came to write this magnum opus. Unmissable.

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Sacha Lichine, the “godfather of rosé” talks to Jane Anson for our series “Great Wine Lives”. Son of Alexis Lichine, one of the most prominent 20th century wine figures, Sacha grew up at Château Prieuré-Lichine in Bordeaux, and drove tractors before he could drive. He talks about how he came to move to Provence, working with Patrick Leon, the previous Technical Director of Château Mouton Rothschild, and setting out to make a serious rosé. Today Whispering Angel is a phenomenal success, loved by celebrities, including Adele, who famously said it was the first thing she wanted to buy along with tomato ketchup after lockdown. Listen in to hear his fascinating story.

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Sebastián Labbé, Chief Winemaker for Santa Rita premium wines, talks about the 2024 harvest in Chile. Find out which regions he believed were outstanding, and why he is a fan of Carménère, which he is picking earlier and fine-tuning for more freshness. 21 minutes to get up-to-speed with 2024 Chile, courtesy of our Founder Sponsor, Santa Rita Estates.

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Join us for a 10-minute masterclass on understanding the Burgundy trade with leading Burgundy authority Jasper Morris MW, author of the award-winning book “Inside Burgundy”. Discover how the system works, the role of domaines, negociants and co-operatives, and importantly where Jasper believes you can still find value.

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