In The Vineyard With Podcast
Episodes
Episode 65 - Cathy Van Zyl MW - South African Wines in 2026 - her own projects and life in wine
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An episode that was a long time in the making. Cathy is my wine mentor and a great friend. I am a big fan of the modern wines coming out of South Afri...
Episode - 64 - Wines of Crete with Iro Koliakoudakis
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I waited a long time for the opportunity to record this conversation. Iro is a good friend, but she's a very busy lady! Working in the Summer season a...
Episode - 63 - Michael Caines MBE
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was joined by Chef Michael Caines MBE, Chef Owner of Lympstone Manor, Country Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard alongside his longstan...
Episode - 62 South America, The rest of the continent with Amanda Barnes
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series of conversations, my guest, Amanda Barnes, is taking us on a grand tour of the South America vineyards. We will first soar over the And...
Episode - 61 The wines of Argentina with Amanda Barnes
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series of conversations, my guest, Amanda Barnes, is taking us on a grand tour of the South America vineyards. We will first soar over the And...
Episode - 60 - South America with Amanda Barnes Part I - Chile
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series of conversations, my guest, Amanda Barnes, is taking us on a grand tour of the South America vineyards. We will first soar over the And...
Episode - 59 - Christmas Drinks With Demetri Walters MW
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few days before Christmas, I got together with my friend, Demetri Walters MW to hear what floats his Christmas drinks boat in 2023. We talked about ...
Episode - 58 - In The Vineyard With Hermione Ireland - Academie Du Vin Library
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wine books. The wine world would be poorer without them. A good wine book is not just a vinous guide or a reference. It is often a companion, a walkin...
Episode 57 - In The Vineyards of Northern Portugal, with Tiago Alves De Sousa
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode wasn't planned. Sometimes, the best things happen without much planning. A spontaneous and inspired action can often lead to a much more ...
Episode 56 - In The Vineyards of Nemea with Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, Gaia Wines
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was driving in the car with Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, co Owner of Gaia Winery in Nemea, in the Peloponnese peninsula, Greece. Later,...
Episode 55 - Keermont Vineyards - Alex Starey
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode I was in the vineyard with Alex Starey, winemaker at Keermont Vineyards, in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Keermont is located in a long ...
Episode 54 - Oldenburg Vineyards - Nic Van Aarde
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chatted to Nic Van Aarde, winemaker at Oldenburg Vineyards in Banghoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa. You can hear all about the myst...
Episode 53 - Warwick Estate - Christiana Von Arnim and JD Pretorius
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was chatting to Christiana Von Arnim CEO of Warwick Estate in Stellenbosch and JD Pretorius, her winemaker. On a sunny, midwinter a...
Episode 52 - Bertus Van Zyl
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 52 we conclude a short visit to northern California, where I already spoke to Cathy Corison, Dave Gates from Ridge Vineyards and Rebekah W...
Episode 51 - Rebekah Wineburg - Quintessa
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can a bottle of wine change your life? If you are in a receptive mode, the stars are aligned for you and the right questions asked, Yes says Rebekah ...
Episode 50 - Ridge Vineyards - David Gates
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
50 Episodes! In this milestone episode, I was chatting with Dave Gates, Head of Vineyard Operations and VP at Ridge Vineyards in Northern California....
Episode 49 - Cathy Corison - Power and elegance
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chatted with a real Californian pioneer, Cathy Corison, of Cathy Corison Winery in Napa Valley. Cathy is a champion of Cabernet Sa...
Episode 48 - Rosé Journey with Liz Gabay MW
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
''If you include white grapes in a Rosé you can do longer maceration, you can get more texture, more concentration, more roundness, keeps the colour...
Episode 47 - Alessio Inama - Veneto, Italy
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Alessio Inama from The Inama Winery in the Veneto region in North Eastern Italy. Listen to Alessio talking about the Soave Classi...
Episode 46 - Jane Anson
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A long-awaited conversation with Jane Anson, the award winning author and commentator of all things Bordeaux. It was a pleasure to record this conver...
Episode 45 - Harashim Biodynamic Galillean Winery
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the first recording in a vineyard for nearly two and a half years (!) , I was talking to Yuval Erlich from the small biodynamic vine...
Episode 44 - Sarah Pidgeon - Wynns Coonawarra
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was talking with Sarah Pidgeon, assistant wine maker at Wynns, the historic Coonawarra Estate. We discussed her route into winemak...
Episode 43 - Charles Lachaux – Domaine Arnoux Lachaux
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the Episode, I was chatting with Charles Lachaux from Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, from Vosne-Romanee, about his untraditional viticulture and winemaki...
Episode 42 - Gordon Russell - Esk Valley wines, New Zealand
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was chatting to Gordon Russell, winemaker for the last 34 years at the Esk Valley winery, in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. We natural...
Episode 41 – Marta Galli - Le Ragose Estate-Veneto
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Marta Galli from La Regose wine estate, located in the Valpolicella hills, just north of the city of...
Episode 40 - Paul Cluver - Elgin, South Africa, how a wine region is born
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was talking to Father and son team of Paul Cluver Senior and Junior about their Elgin vineyards and wines. It is a fascinating acc...
Episode 39 - Gaia Wines - Yiannis Paraskevopoulous
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was chatting with Yiannis Paraskevopoulous from Gaia Wines on the island of Santorini and the Nemea region in Greece about his pers...
Episode 38 - Pinot Noir in South Africa's cool regions Elgin v Hemel-en-Aarde Zoom Meeting
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this live webinar, Cathy Van Zyl MW and I hosted Hannes Storm (Storm Wines) and Richard Kershaw MW (Richard Kershaw Wines) for a comprehensive dis...
Episode 37 - Kate McIntyre MW – Moorooduc Estate- Mornington Peninsula, Australia
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to my chat with Kate McIntyre MW from Moorooduc Estate, in the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. Kate was telling me about her parent...
Episode 36 - The New Wines of Mount Etna with Benjamin Spencer - Part 2
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (part2 of 2), Ben was able to address some question presented by some friends of the podcast and the Etna Wine School. Issues we cove...
Episode 35 - The New Wines of Mount Etna with Benjamin Spencer - Part 1
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was talking to Benjamin Spencer about the wines of Mount Etna, in Sicily, Italy. This is part 1 of 2, you can hear Ben telling us a...
Episode 34 - Anselme Selosse - In French
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My original conversation with Anselme and Guillaume Selosse. My questions in English, answers are in French.
Episode 33 - Anselme Selosse - Domaine Jacques Selosse
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An interview (in English) with one of the world's most original and visionary winemakers, Anselme Selosse and his son Guillaume Selosse. We discussed...
Episode 32 - Cedric Mousse from Champagne Mousse Fils
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation I was talking with Cedric Mousse, from the Champagne of Mousse Fils in the village of Cuisles in the Vallee de la Marne. Mousse ...
Episode 31 - Champagne JM Sélèque with Jean-Marc Sélèque
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the rising stars of Champagne, Jean-Marc Sélèque was talking to me about his vineyards and wines, his Polish origins, convincing his family ...
Episode 30 – Champagne Larmandier Bernier with Arthur Larmandier
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I was chatting to Arthur Larmandier about the family estate their beautifully crafted wines. You can read more about the visit and t...
Episode 29 - The East Mediterranean With Demetri Walters MW and Adam Montefiore
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I hosted two of the leading experts on the wines of the East Mediterranean. Demetri Walters MW and Adam Montefiore. We hear about the...
Episode 28 - Justine Tesseron Château Pontet-Canet
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Justine Tesseron, of Chateâu Pontet-Canet in Pauillac, Bordeaux, is telling the story of the family's arrival from Cognac back...
Episode 27 - Thibault Liger-Belair, Nuits-Saint-Georges
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I visited Thibault Liger-Belair in the beautiful ''Les Saint Georges'' Vineyard and in the cellar of his new winery on the edge of Nuits-St-Georges, ...
Episode 26 - Israeli Wines with Adam Montefiore Part 1
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Israrel's most eminent wine ambassador, Adam Montefiore spent an engaging hour in the lead up to the Jewish New Year talking to me about the evolving...
Episode 25 - Cap Classique - South Africa's Shining Star with Cathy Van Zyl MW
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the perfect weather for a chilled bottle of something fizzy. In my glass, a delicious Methode Cap Classique (MCC) Rose from Paul René in Robert...
Episode 24 - A Greek Wine Odyssey Part 2 Naoussa, The northern Highlands Virtual Event with Stelios Boutaris CEO of Kir-Yianni
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The second part of our Greek wine odyssey- Naoussa! Greece's most important red wine region. The land of Xinomavro . Green hills, sleepy villages, a ...
Episode 23 - A greek wine odyssey part 1 - With Chloi Chatzivariti and Laurens Hartman about the regions of Goumenissa and Amyndeo
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first leg of our Greek Wine Odyssey! On Wednesday 1st of July, our journey began in the northern Greek regions of Goumenissa and Amyndeo, in Mace...
Episode 22 - Cathy Van Zyl MW Growing Cabernet in South Africa's wine region of Stellenbosch
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, I hosted Cathy Van Zyl MW, Christo Le Riche, Cellar Master at Le Riche Wines and Chairman of the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective ...
Episode 21 - Caroline Gilby MW - The Wines of Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Gilby MW is the world's highest authority on Eastern European wines. In this interactive discussion, Caroline took us through the region's t...
Episode 20 - Viruses and other villains in the vineyards
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Leafroll virus is a global issue and a hot topic amongst winemakers and Viticulturalists all over the world. In this discussion, my Co-Host, Cath...
Episode 19 - Ken Forrester and Andrea Mullineux Chenin Blanc tour of South Africa
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Cathy Van Zyl MW and Me in conversation with two of South Africa's most respected winemakers. The charismatic "King of Chenin" Ken Forreste...
Episode 18 - Rosé – The Natural Approach – Elizabeth Gabay MW
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Gabay MW a leading expert on Rosé wines and myself, were talking via zoom to a fascinating group of Natural winemakers from 4 different re...
Episode 17 - JM Cazes Château Lynch-Bages
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This Saturday, I had the pleasure of talking to a true giant in the world of wine and one of the greatest ambassadors of Bordeaux. Jean-Michel Cazes ...
Episode 16 - Priorat Continued! Sara Perez and Rene Barbier Zoom Interview
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following our immensely successful first session, featuring Priorat with Miquel Hudin, it's certainly left a taste for more! Listen to the interactiv...
Episode 15 - Priorat - A must listen! with Miquel Hudin
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An interactive zoom meeting with an eclectic audience, including prominent winemakers from the region and further afield, Masters of Wine, sommeliers...
Episode 14 Heidi Schröck
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Take a break from the news and join me on a visit to Austria. To the vineyards on the shore of Lake Neusidl and the town of Rust. Let Heidi and Georg...
Episode 13 Champagne Jacquesson
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Herve Chiquet from Champagne Jacquesson, talking to me about breaking out with tradition and creating the 700 Cuvee series and his remarkable si...
Episode 12 Peter Liem
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning wine author and Champagne specialist, Peter Liem was talking to me in Epernay, in December 2019. we discussed the region's changes in t...
Episode 11 Champagne Geoffroy
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of Champagne's most amiable characters, Jean Baptiste Geoffroy, owner and winemaker at Champagne Geoffroy in Ay. We discussed his range of wines,...
Episode 10 Nutbourne Vineyards
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Heading a gastronomic family with restaurants in London and a winery in West Sussex, Bridget Gladwin sat with me for a chat about the motivation to m...
Episode 9 Southlands Valley Vineyards
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following her dream of owning her own vineyard, Sarah Lavery is in charge of Southlands valley vineyards, a 2 hectare plot of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir ...
Episode 8 - Jenkyn Place Vineyards
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From hops to vines! Listen to my chat with Simon Bladon, the owner of Jenkyn Place Vineyards in Hampshire, telling his story of buying a hop farm and...
Episode 7- Dermot Sugrue
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to my Chat with Dermot, telling me what inspired him to explore wine aged 15. His wine journey that led him from Ireland to East Anglia, throu...
Episode 6 Parris Sigalas
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to one of Greece's most influential winemakers, talking about his childhood, his inspirations and the achievements and career highlights he is...
Episode 5 Chloi Chatzivariti - Part 1
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with one of Greece's wine-making rising stars, Chloi Chatzivariti of Chatzivariti winery, in Goumenissa, Northern Greece.
Episode 4 Oia Vinyart
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In depth conversation at the Oia Vinyart.
Episode 3 Hatzidakis Winery
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In depth conversation with Konstantina Chryssou from the Hatzidakis winery Santorini, Greece.
Episode 2 Venetsanos Winery
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In depth conversation with Petros Vamvakousis from the Venetsanos winery Santorini, Greece.
Episode 1 Introduction
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In depth conversations with leading figures in the world of wine. On location in their wineries, bars, vineyards and tasting rooms.