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Interpreting Wine Podcast

May 24, 2023

We close out the NZ Organic series today in the company of Rosie Finn of Neudorf Vineyards

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:24) Rosie Finn Origin Story

Neudorf people

Reflections on harvest 2023

NZ and Nelson overview

Climate deep dive

Neudorf Organics philosophy and vineyard examples

Communication and Marketing


May 18, 2023

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the NZ Organic Special Series. Across these two episodes recorded in May 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern NZ Organic scene in the company of two producers. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of the region and philosophy available anywhere...


May 13, 2023

We close out the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Adam Campbell of Elk Cove

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Adam Campbell Origin Story

First generation Willamette Valley pioneers

New and existing plantings at Elk Cove 

Geology and AVA virtual tour

Bonsai Viticulture

International Perception of...


May 12, 2023

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Pam Walden of Willful Wine

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Pam Walden Origin Story

Evolution of production facilities 

Urban Winemaking 

Portland Winemaker Community

Grape Sourcing and Blending

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May 11, 2023

We continue the Oregon Winemaker 2023 series today in the company of Doug Tunnell of Brick House Vineyards

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:30) Brick House Vineyards update

Adapting to challenging 2020 vintage

Virtual Learnings on-line

Geology at Ribbon Ridge

Plantings Deep Dive

Brick House Yeast DNA Research

2022...