Sustainable Wine

Forgotten grapes and sustainable winemaking at Gravner, Friuli

Originally published on November 25, 2017.

Forgotten grapes and sustainable winemaking at Gravner, Friuli

Sustainable winemaking at Claiborne & Churchill, Edna Valley, California

Originally published on October 2, 2017.

In this podcast with Clay Thompson and Fredericka Churchill Thompson of Claiborne & Churchill, we discuss their approach and focus on Alsace grapes, and their experience with SIP Certified / Vineyard Team, who have helped them become a more sustainable vineyard.

Domaine Tempier interview, on sustainability and a new vineyard

Originally published on April 15, 2017.

Interview with winemaker and general manager at Domaine Tempier in Bandol, Provence, on the latest thinking on sustainable practices and their new acquisition and what it means for the wines of Tempier.

Interview with Richard Sanford on Pinot Noir, sustainability and wine making in California

Originally published on November 6, 2016.

In this discussion we discussed how Richard got started making wine in the Santa Rita area in the early 1970s and how things have changed since then. Richard was the first to plant Pinot Noir west of Buellton in 1971. Since then he founded Alma Rosa vineyards and has been added to the winemaker Hall of Fame. We had a fascinating conversation about the history of wine in California since then, sustainability issues, climate change and organics. I learned a huge amount from this interview and I hope other listeners might too. Enjoy.

Chateau de Pibarnon and sustainable wine experimentation in Bandol

Originally published on May 5, 2017.

In this podcast I interview Eric de Saint-Victor from Château de Pibarnon, in Bandol.

Château Durfort-Vivens, great value deuxième Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux

Originally published on September 14, 2017.

 

Jérôme Héranval of Durfort-Vivens took some time to talk with Sustainable Wine about their wines, their history and their approach to sustainable wine making in Bordeaux.

Vignelaure, the hidden gem of Provence reds

Originally published on May 14, 2017.

Interview with Phillipe Bru at Chateau Vignelaure in Provence, where he is directeur oenologue and general manager. We discussed the history of Vignelaure, it's roots in Bordeaux, and how cabernet sauvignon works in Provence. We also discussed the work they do in the vineyard around sustainability. Enjoy.

Jean-François Ott at Domaines Ott, on Provence and Bandol winemaking

Originally published on February 22, 2017.

Interview with Jean-François Ott at Domaines Ott, on Provence and Bandol winemaking and sustainability.

Interview with Eric Boisseaux of Château Vannières, age worthy Bandol

Originally published on April 11, 2017.

During a recent visit to Château Vannières I asked owner Eric Boisseaux to tell me a little about the wines he makes, his organic winemaking practices and his views on ageing Bandol wines in Provence.

Sustainable wine in California - A conversation with Peter Work

Originally published on December 14, 2016.

Audio chat with Peter Work, wine maker and owner at Ampelos Cellars in Lompoc, California, about sustainable wine making in the region. We focused specifically on bio-dynamic wine making techniques.