Sustainable Wine

Richard Bampfield MW, on why radical transparency might be risky in wine

Originally published on January 5, 2019.

Here's a recent interview I taped with Richard, where we discussed sustainability in wine. From attitudes and work of major retailers, to sustainability standards and definitions in wine, to why radical transparency might have unforeseen risks, it was a wide ranging and fascinating chat. Enjoy.

How can climate models and forecasting help winemakers beat climate change?

Originally published on March 17, 2019.

Albert Soret Miravet and Marta Terrado from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center recently discussed with me, how computer-based climate and weather modelling and predictions can help agriculture tackle volatile weather patterns and manage against climate change.

Thomas Duroux, CEO, Chateau Palmer, on making Bordeaux sustainable

Originally published on October 30, 2018.

Thomas Duroux, CEO, Chateau Palmer, on making Bordeaux sustainable.

Raymonds Thomsons on consumers and sustainable wine

Originally published on July 31, 2018.

Raymonds Thomsons, manager at Vincents, Riga's most famous restaurant, is also European Sommelier of the year 2017. In this interview we discuss his views on sustainable wine, consumer trends, demands and a few other issues. Listen and enjoy.

Making sustainable wine in Wales, with Ancre Hill's David Morris

Originally published on May 13, 2018.

David Morris, winemaker at the Ancre Hill, talks about sustainable winemaking in Wales, the wines they make, and how easy it is - or otherwise - to avoid using chemicals and pesticides in UK agricultural conditions.

Stella Di Campalto on biodynamic winemaking in Tuscany

Originally published on February 8, 2018.

Podcast interview with Stella Di Campalto, biodynamic winemaker based near Montalcino in Tuscany. In the interview, I ask Stella about the wines she makes, how she makes them and how biodynamic winemaking works in Tuscany.

Andrea Felluga on the wines of Friuli, changing weather and sustainability

Originally published on January 20, 2018.

Interview with Andrea Felluga, a leading winemaker in north east Italy, on his views on what sustainable wine actually means, the wines he makes, and his views on sustainability more generally.

Saša Radikon on natural wine and sustainability

Originally published on January 18, 2018.

Interview with Saša Radikon about his views on what sustainable wine actually is, the debate about "natural" wines and the wines he makes in northern Italy.

Interview with Chris Scott about sustainability trends in Wine

Originally published on October 29, 2017.

Podcast interview with Chris Scott from Thirty Fifty, the wine-tasting company and host of the UK Wine Show podcast. In the interview we discussed wine sustainability trends, climate change and New Zealand wines and the environment. 

Beth Lopez, Vineyard Team and SIP Certified, on sustainable wine in California

Originally published on October 10, 2017.

Interview with Beth Lopez, Vineyard Team and SIP Certified, on sustainable wine in California