The Andy and Olly Show - Series 4 Episode 5: Vagabonds
Send us a textThis is a story with head winemaker Jose Quintana of a fantastic model in Vagabonds and how they have evolved from a small production urban winery establishment, taking grapes from across the UK to create fabulous wines, to building for the future.Majestic Wines have taken on Vagabonds to create a mega business and now they are building larger premises to make larger volumes and support more operations. A great insight into a winemaking machine that has taken off and today creates a fabulous wine offering to the general public across a number of sites, not just in London too!Enjoy this episode !As always, send us your questions, feedback and more!
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The Andy and Olly Show - Series 4 Episode 4: St Supery, Napa Valley
Send us a textLocated in the renowned Rutherford region of Napa Valley, St Supery Wine Estate, owned by Chanel has all the hallmarks of an incredible wine growing estate. The wines are hugely impressive as is their CEO, Emma Swain. Emma gives a wonderful insight into the inner workings of one of the very best vineyards in Napa Valley in California and gives us inside intel into the environment, viticulture and more from this region.What a show!
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The Andy and Olly Show - Series 4 Episode 3 - The Hague City Vineyards
Send us a textThis is a true example of what can be done no matter the surroundings! Built in the centre of the city of the Hague in the Netherlands is a co-operative vineyard. They create a range of wines and having developed different winemaking techniques, both from their individual experiences as well as collaborative expertise, have created an environment from which this green space is thriving. A true example to all cities around the world and how vines can bring people from all walks of life together. It is an incredible story which continues to go from strength to strength. Mark takes us on a journey, explaining how this began and how they work hard together to create the best wines they can through diversity and different skill sets. A real vote of confidence for not just winemaking but how the world really can be and how people can work together in harmony.Why don't we look to build more of these city vineyards around the world?
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The Andy and Olly Show - Series 4 Episode 2 - Black Chalk Wine
Send us a textThis time we head to the Hampshire chalk orientated coast. We find out what Black Chalk Wine have been cultivating and nurturing over the years since inception. We look into the result of having a chalk bed from which to grow the known Champagne varietals and why there is a differential to their wines. Zoe Driver, winemaker at Black Chalk, gives us a deeper level knowledge base and highlights what can be achieved over time with a top wine crew behind them! A super episode for all!
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The Andy and Olly Show - Series 4 Episode 1
Send us a textWOW!What an episode we have for you here! Series FOUR and we have started it with a cracker. The one and only Fergus Elias, Director of Wine and Head Winemaker at Balfour in the UK kicks us off as our guest for the show.A brilliant winemaker, he discusses everything from the change in duty in the UK to taxation more generally, what Balfour is up to these days and their focus, what he believes are the best grape varietals for the UK and so much more.A must for everyone who wants to know more about the UK wine scene!
We are here to demystify the wine industry! Initially we recorded LIVE on Instagram, so there is no getting away from technical glitches and now on a slightly more stable medium! We talk to other winemakers around grape varietals grown, techniques used, terroir in the area, mishaps along the way and of course everything else in between too! This is a fun filled podcast that captures the imagination of those interested to learn more about the wine industry in short sharp episodes.If you like the podcast or have any feedback, just let us know. Follow us on social media for more fun and wine related stories @thenorthernwineguy .Or head to the website: www.thenorthernwineguy.co.uk to see more blogs and wine related events taking place UK wide.
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