Shows
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#10 - 2023 Whispering Angel, Chateau d'Esclans with Paul ChevalierPaul Chevalier has overseen and driven the rise of Whispering Angel to its position as the first name in the Rosé wine scene. We discussed the strategy of how the brand built its position and their strategy for today. The role of marketing is perhaps poorly understood in wine but in this podcast we cover the key points that are important for Whispering Angel. Finally we discussed the role of the different wines in the portfolio and how the Rosé category is evolving for the future.2025-06-1130 min
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#9 - 2023 Chablis Le Finage, La Chablissienne with Olivier MasmondetLa Chablisienne is one of the most important wine cooperatives that exists today. They are responsible for a significant proportion of the overall production of Chablis but also for maintaining quality standards that set a benchmark for the region. Olivier Masmondet is the export director of La Chablisienne and as such, is one of the most important cogs in the business of wine. The role of the Co-Op in the modern world has faced increasing pressure to adapt and we explored how La Chablisienne works to meet today's demands. Aligned to this is their role in managing the supply...2025-05-1425 min
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#8 - 2017 Finca Piedra Infinita Paraje Altamira Supercal, Zuccardi with Sebastián ZuccardiSebastián Zuccardi is a winemaker whose influence extends beyond his own wines and his family's projects. He has adapted and revolutionised both ideas around Malbec and the Uco Valley.We discussed different areas and soils of the Uco Valley, how it is possible to make a 100 point wine without oak and explored how Finca Piedra Infinita Supercal represents both the changing face of and the future of Malbec.2025-04-1629 min
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#7 - 2019 The Trouble with Dreams, Sugrue South Downs with Dermot SugrueDermot Sugrue is the winemaker and owner of Sugrue South Downs based in West Sussex in the South of England. With over twenty years of experience making wine in England, Dermot has seen the growth and change in the industry, which gives him a deep perspective on this fascinating part of the wine world. We asked him about the details behind his preference to avoid malolactic conversion, the principles behind blending base wines for sparkling and the practical side of battling with nature in England. 'The Trouble with Dreams' is a flagship wine for his winery and an energetic...2025-03-1227 min
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#6 - 2023 Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria with David RoperDavid Roper, Senior Winemaker at Villa Maria, unpacks the winemaking behind this famous New Zealand brand's flagship wine. He explains how they maintain consistency across varying vintages and Marlborough's three key sub-regions. He also discusses common cellar problems and their solutions, as well as market fluctuations and the challenges and opportunities in grape supply.2025-02-1227 min
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#5 - 2022 Vino di Sante, Contrada Contro with Andrea PolidoroAndrea Polidoro, head winemaker at Cupano and owner of Contrada Contro, discusses restoring old vines attached to trees, his approach to planting new ones, and his vision for restoring an agroforestry system in his vineyards. 2025-01-1529 min
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#4 - 2020 Don Alvaro De Bazan, Granbazan with Diego RiosDiego Ríos, head winemaker at Granbazán, discusses managing high rainfall and mildew challenges, the use of oak with Albariño, and the insights he gained from working at Heymann-Löwenstein.2024-12-1224 min
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#3 - 2021 Hallgartener Hendelberg, Weingut Peter Jacob Kuhn with Peter Bernhard KuhnThe winery Peter Jacob Kuhn is famed for being one of the top producers in Rheingau and a pioneer of biodynamics. In this episode Peter Bernhard Kuhn gives a rare interview where he discusses the 'new' great sites like the Hendelberg, how compost became a serious business and the importance of texture in Riesling through skin contact. 2024-11-1329 min
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#2 - 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label, Wynns Coonawarra Estate with Sue HodderSue Hodder, chief winemaker at Wynns Coonawarra Estate, explains the real deal with Terra Rossa soil, gives her views on wine's eucalyptus character and reveals her insightful approach to tannin management.2024-10-1625 min
One Bottle Three Questions - A Wine Podcast#1 - 2023 Salt River, Savage with Duncan SavageDuncan Savage talks about how to source grapes, what he learned from Didier Dagueneau, and how understanding oxidation and reduction helps him make the Sauvignon he wants to drink.2024-09-0733 min