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!
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The Andy and Olly Show - Series 3 Episode 14 - The Xmas Special
Send us a textHosted LIVE on Instagram, this is the upload of The Xmas Special, where we recap how much fun we have had during Series 3 and look ahead to what 2025 brings with SERIES 4!Stay tuned as we have a lot of amazing guests coming to your ears very soon.
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The Andy and Olly Show - Series 3 Ep 13 - Villa Bogdano 1880, Veneto
Send us a textIt seems incredible that we have done now the best part of THREE Series and hadn't before, actually spoken to the largest producing nation in winemaking terms in the world! Italy!!So here we are, picking up on that vibe and speak to the vineyard owner, Domenico Veronese of Villa Bogdano 1880. This Italian winery is a story that starts from a very early age and the desire to one day come back and own a vineyard in the area where he grew up. Fast forward and we are all transported into North-Eastern Veneto to a fabulous area where the wines are truly inspirational. Old vines alongside new vines - a combination of age and beauty with minimal intervention winemaking. Take a listen!
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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