Sustainable Wine

Fictional case study: What a carbon positive wine would look like from vine to post-consumption

This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 “How to turn climate mitigation and adaptation into business opportunity”  conference from 1st February 2023.

Fictional case study: What a carbon positive wine would look like from vine to post-consumption

In this short session, we consider how grapes from harvest will be consumed sustainably by 2030, including the all important packaging and distribution aspect. We look at how a regenerative, circular wine supply will look end to end, and have the
most positive impact on society and the environment.

Speakers:

• Dom de Ville, Director of Sustainability and Social Impact, The Wine Society
• Tamlyn Currin, Sustainability Editor, JancisRobinson.com
• David A. Harvey, Raeburn Fine Wines

Moderator: James Streeter, Chair to SWR Leadership Committee, Sustainable Wine Roundtable

SWR Member Interview: How a leading wine company is implementing end-to-end sustainability

In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks to Michael Parks, director of sustainability at Treasury Wine Estates (TWE). TWE is an Australian winemaking and distribution business with global operations. Michael shares how sustainability is embedded throughout the business and the progress they have made on climate action. They also discuss how TWE is helping its growers transition to sustainable practices, the role of certification, and how to promote responsible alcohol consumption.

Carbon insetting and nature enhancement in wine

In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) webinar from 26th July, 2023 our expert speakers discuss the role of carbon insetting and nature enhancement in the wine industry and what part the SWR can play. 

Key discussion points include:

• What do we mean by insetting? 
• How are carbon and nature enhancement linked? 
• What is the landscape approach? How would that work? 
• What is wine's unique advantage in this space? 
• What might an SWR role be?
• Challenges and opportunities 
• Discussion of next steps 

Speakers

• Dom de Ville, director of sustainability and social impact, The Wine Society
• Marta Juega Rivera, sustainability manager and winemaker, Alliance Wine 
• Antonio Roade, ESG director, Adolfo Dominguez 
• Tobias Webb, executive director, Sustainable Wine Roundtable

SWR Member Interview: Why cork is making a comeback

In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks to Carlos de Jesus, director of marketing & communications at Amorim Cork, the world's largest producer and supplier of cork stoppers. Cork is often referred to as one of the most sustainable materials in the world. Carlos explains why, sharing how the harvesting of cork contributes to environmental, economic and social sustainability. They also discuss the role of certification, recycling, and why cork will remain a competitive closure in the future.

Supply chain data collection, how will unified approaches transform sustainability performance?

This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 "How to turn climate mitigation and adaptation into business opportunity"  conference from 1st February 2023.

Supply chain data collection, how will unified approaches transform sustainability performance?

Big players in wine, such as retailers, want to take a consistent approach to the sustainability data they ask for from importers, distributors, producers and other suppliers. This makes sense and can also have a positive impact on the value chain in terms of reducing costs and saving time. So what are the trends? We’ll include an update on the SWR retailer initiative in this area and look at how bottle weight approaches will spread to other areas.

Speakers:

• Erica Landin-Löfving, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vintage Wine Estates
• Ondrej Tarabus, Climate Programme Director, Preferred by Nature
• Andres Valero, Sustainable Leader, Grupo Avinea, Argentina

Moderator: Dr. Peter Stanbury, Research Director, Sustainable Wine Roundtable

SWR Member Interview: High quality wines and sustainability in Germany

In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks with Fabian Kerbeck, sustainability and quality control lead at the VDP in Germany. The VDP is a German wine group representing many of the country's top producers (around 200) with strict member requirements on quality and sustainability. Hanna and Fabian discuss the VDP's sustainability agenda, milestones, and more.

Dourakis Wines: Climate adaptation and indigenous grapes in Crete

Sustainable Wine’s Toby Webb recently visited Dourakis Winery in Chania, Crete where he spoke with oenologist Adonis Dourakis. In this podcast Adonis shares more about their wines and how climate change is impacting indigenous grapes in the region. They discuss the current state of grape growing in Greece, how growers are adapting to the changing climate, and the future of regenerative viticulture in Crete.

Wine’s original sin, debunking myths, and debating reality

In this podcast Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb is joined by Joe Fattorini, marketing consultant, and Dr Peter Stanbury, head of research, SWR, for an honest conversation on the realities of sustainability. In this first part of a mini-series on debunking myths in wine, they debate trends and facts, and discuss consumer research, myths, hypocrisy, and more.

What will a sustainable vineyard and winery look like in 2030?

This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023  “The sustainable vineyard and winery in 2030” conference from 3rd May 2023.

What will a sustainable vineyard and winery look like in 2030?

This session offers both a summing up of what we learned during the event, and a look forward into the future. Technology cannot save us, but we know it will help a lot. But cultural change around existing practices also matters. How will these factors combine, in that watershed year of 2030, to change how the sustainable vineyard and winery operate? How will such changes, affect how they relate to the rest of the wine value chain? 

Speakers

• Chris Boiling, Freelance Consultant and Wine Writer 
• Laura Catena, Owner, Catena Institute of Wine
• Julien Gervreau, Founding Board Member, International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA)
• Jason Haas, Partner & General Manager, Tablas Creek 
• Dr. Greg Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Abacela 

Moderator: Dr. Peter Stanbury, Research Director, SWR 

In the winery: Sustainable design, and building efficiency

This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023  “The sustainable vineyard and winery in 2030” conference from 3rd May 2023.

In the winery: Sustainable design, and building efficiency

It’s clear that applying modern design and thinking to wineries can make them look beautiful. It can also, and usually does, hugely improve energy efficiency. But most wineries don’t get the chance to rebuild from the ground up, given the cost.  So which are the changes which can deliver energy efficiency, whilst reducing climate impacts and saving money  This session features some leading experts to discuss.

Speakers:

• Oscar Bayley, CSR Manager, Famille Perrin
• Marie Fourure, CSR Project Manager, Famille Perrin
• Victoria González-Gordon López de Carrizosa, Chief Sustainability Officer, González Byass
• Carlos Manuel Silva, CEO, Amorim Insulation

Moderator: David Harvey, Raeburn Fine Wines