In Conversation with María Belén Rodriguez of La Linda by Bodega Luigi Bosca Underpinned by the winemaking philosophy of our friends at Bodega Luigi Bosca in Mendoza, the La Linda wines reflect the unique terroir of Mendoza. Winemaking is overseen by a talented young winemaker, María Belén Rodriguez. The La Linda wines include the beloved Torrontés and […]

In Conversation with Corinne Seely of Exton Park Under the guidance of winemaker Corinne Seely, Exton Park Vineyard has developed a following for its stylish and pioneering approach.  Exton Park is a Hampshire sparkling wine producer with a 60-acre single vineyard planted on a south facing slope in the South Downs National Park. Their first […]

In Conversation with Benjamin Fourmon of Champagne Joseph Perrier Founded in 1825, Joseph Perrier has been owned and run by the same family since 1888, and current director Benjamin Fourmon represents the 6th generation. Benjamin recently shared with us some insights and stories from behind the scenes at this esteemed family-run Champagne house. Champagne Joseph […]

In Conversation with Nuria Peña Albillo of Viña Pedrosa In 1980, the three Pérez Pascuas brothers Benjamín, Manuel and Adolfo, decided to embark on an ambitious project. to make one of the best wines in Spain. Two years later they formed part of the small group of wineries that founded the D.O. Ribera del Duero. The […]

In Conversation with Will Camarda of Andrew Will Winery Andrew Will is one of the leading wineries in Washington State with excellent reputation for high quality and terroir-expressive wines. The winery was founded by Chris Camarda in 1989 and was named after his son Will and nephew Andrew. Chris is a self-taught winemaker, having developed a passion for […]

In Conversation with Marie Cavalier of Château de Lascaux The vineyards of Château de Lascaux in Languedoc-Roussillon have been in the same family for fifteen generations, but it is current owner Jean-Benoît Cavalier who officially established the Domaine when he took on the property in 1984. He consolidated and took over some new vineyards, taking the estate from 25 to 85 […]

In Conversation with Ben Glover of Glover Family Vineyards When it comes to professional wine people, Ben Glover is about as top-of-the-tree as it gets. Ben’s role call includes almost too many accolades: previously a Wine Marlborough committee member, chair of the Bragato Wine Show (New Zealand’s only single vineyard wine show) and was chair of Pinot […]

In Conversation with Aleks Simčič of Edi Simčič You may have seen this familiar name at our recent Portfolio Tasting; widely considered to be one of the best wineries in Slovenia, Edi Simčič’s wines are truly unique, stoically traditional and proudly Slovenian. Three generations are still at work here, passing knowledge and experience from father to son every day. […]

In Conversation with Hunter Smith of Frankland EstateHunter joins us at the start of the 2022 harvest to discuss his journey into wine, and the plans for the future of Frankland Estate Buried deep in the heart of Western Australia’s most isolated wine region, Frankland Estate is as much a part of its natural landscape as it is a […]

In Conversation with Michael Fragos of Chapel Hill WineryMichael Fragos joins us at the start of the 2022 harvest to discuss the history of the estate, his journey into wine, and the plans for the future of Chapel Hill. Under the guidance of winemakers Michael Fragos and Bryn Richards, Chapel Hill Winery strives to hand craft […]