Pinot & Pixel - der Podcast für die neue Trinkkultur
Episodes
#254 Weekly Update: Krise oder Neuanfang? Die Weinwelt sortiert sich neu
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rekordtief beim globalen Weinkonsum, Bordeaux im Preis-Limbo und LVMH mit Absatzeinbruch. Klingt nach Krise – ist aber vielleicht der Weckruf, den d...
#253 Der ultimative Guide: Spargel & Wein – auch alkoholfrei ein Match!
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Die Spargelsaison ist da – und mit ihr die alljährliche Frage: Welcher Wein passt am besten? Silvaner? Sauvignon? Oder vielleicht… gar keiner?In ...
#252 Weekly Update - Krise? Chance? Wandel - Die Weinbranche sortiert sich neu!
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Von Vinitaly bis Vinifizierung, von Trump bis Trend-Piccolo – diese Woche ist alles dabei:🌍 Zölle, Zoff & Zukunftsmusik🍇 Bordeaux so klei...
#251 Ist das Wein oder kann das weg? 🍷 EU-Kontroverse um alkoholfreie & „leichte“ Weine
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alkoholfrei, 0.0 oder "alcohol light"?Die EU will neue Bezeichnungen für No- & Low-Alkohol-Weine einführen – und sorgt damit für mächtig Wir...
#250 Weekly Update - Das Ende für den Freihandel - Trumps weltweiter Zollwahnsinn
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ab Folge 250 ist der Podcast wieder auf Deutsch. Warum ich mich für diesen Schritt entschieden habe und was das für internationale Hörer:innen bede...
#249 Most Non-Alcoholic Wines Suck. Here’s Why - And How to Fix It
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most non-alcoholic wines suck. And if you've ever tried one and thought, "Why does this taste like sad grape juice?"—you're not al...
#248 Weekly Update - Drinking Habits Are Changing - Is the Wine Industry Ready? 🍷🤯
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big shifts in the world of wine!From UK wine tourism booming to Constellation Brands pulling back from wine altogether—what’s happening? Meanwhile...
#247 Vineyards on Sale?! Why Some Wine Regions Are in Trouble and Prices Plummet🍷💸
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winery sales are booming - but not necessarily in a good way. With wine consumption down, overproduction in key regions, and shifting investment tren...
#246 Weekly Update ProWein Shrinks, Trump Strikes Again & A Cider Boom? 🍎🔥
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ProWein 2025: Fewer exhibitors, fewer visitors… but does that mean fewer opportunities? Meanwhile, Trump’s tariff threats send consumers into ful...
#245 ProWein Recap - Is ProWein Fighting Back or Falling Flat? 🤔💥
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After last year's episode asking "Is Wine Paris kicking ProWein's ass?", it's time to see if Düsseldorf came back swinging or j...
#244 Weekly Update - Tariffs, Trade Wars & A LOT of Beer 🍻🔥
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s drinks industry update is a wild ride. Trump’s tariffs are shaking up the global market - Canada is banning U.S. booze, British Columb...
#243 Old Wine Collections: Treasure or Trash? 🏺🍷
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buying old wine collections isn’t just a hobby—it’s a crash course in wine history. 🤓 But let’s be real: for every hidden gem, there’s a ...
#242 Weekly Update: Trade Wars - How Trump’s Tariffs Are Shaking Up the Drinks Industry
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The drinks world just got hit with a trade war shake-up - again! Trump’s new 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are already causing a stir, wi...
#241 Bordeaux in the 70s 🔥🍷Wild Stories, Highs & Lows, & the Best (and Worst) Vintages
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back again - my big love Bordeaux! And what shall I say? Bordeaux in the 1970s was wild – a decade of booms, busts, and absolute madness. Legendary ...
#240 Weekly Update - The Taylor Swift Way - How to get young people excited about wine
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Z & Millennials have different expectations – and the wine industry is struggling to keep up. But there are some fascinating strategies out ...
#239 Gerhard Retter zu Alkoholfrei in der Gastronomie – Hype oder echter Wandel? 🍷❌
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gerhard Retter ist bekannt für seine klare Meinung, und heute sprechen wir über ein Thema, das die Branche spaltet: Alkoholfreie Alternativen. Sind ...
#238 Weekly Update 🍷 Bordeaux’s Worst Harvest in 30 Years, NA Beer Controversy & Megan Thee Stallion’s Tequila
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big moves in the drinks world! 🍷🍺 From Bordeaux’s harvest disaster to the rise of English Pet Nats and a Michelin-starred vegan restaurant, th...
#237 Wine Brain vs. Open Mind? 🍷🤯 What Austria’s NA Scene Teaches Us
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from Vienna, I’m diving into the latest trends in Austria’s alcohol-free scene. A whole trade show dedicated to NA drinks? That says a lot. ...
#236 Weekly Update with Fake Rioja, Super Bowl NA Boom & Savage Valentine’s Marketing ❤️🦞🍷
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scandals, upgrades, and pure chaos - this week’s wine world news is a wild ride. Super Bowl parties are going heavy on non-alcoholic drinks, but mea...
#235 The Wine Paris Wrap-Up - better than ProWein?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have wrapped up my recent experience at Wine Paris in this short episode. The main question is: is it be better than ProWein?Alexander Gottschalk (...
#234 Weekly Update 🥃Wine, Whisky &... IKEA? 💝Valentine's Day & a Free beer disaster🍺
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wine, Whisky &... IKEA? This Week’s Biggest Drinks Stories! Moët & Chandon is taking over Formula 1’s podiums, Glenmorangie is betting o...
#233 Pinot & Pixel Classic: The Ultimate Wine Fair Guide - 10 Essential Tips for Success 🍷🎯
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Throwback to one of the most useful episodes ever! Recorded in 2022, but still 100% relevant: My Top 10 Tips to crush any wine fair like a pro. Whethe...
#232 Weekly Update 💰 Taxes, Investments in Alcohol-Free & Bold Marketing Moves
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving into the shifting landscape of the drinks world. From tax hikes shaking up the UK and Dubai to major investments in alcohol-...
#231 Why 2025 Will Kill Your Drinking Habits 🥂🚫 Cheers to Change
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving into the bold, the controversial, and the downright fascinating: the trends that might need to die, the rise of alcohol-free...
#230 Weekly Update 🚨 Trumps Impact🥂 Champagne & Prosecco Sales🍷 Alcohol-Free Success Stories
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we dive into the latest updates shaking the wine, hospitality, and drinks industries. From Italy’s wine stockpile crisis a...
#229 How Hospitality Can Tackle the Wine Crisis in 2025 🍷
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wine industry is facing significant challenges in 2025, and hospitality businesses are feeling the pressure. In this episode, I break down practic...
#228 Weekly Update 🚨 Dry January Disruptions 🍷 AI in Wineries 🤖 17p Pints in Pubs
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the exciting transformations currently underway in the beverage industry. From the surge in popularity of alcohol-free ...
#227 How to Stay Relevant in Wine & Gastronomy 🍷
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wine and hospitality industries are evolving rapidly, but how can wineries and restaurants adapt to stay ahead? 🤔 From rising trends like alcoh...
#226 Weekly Update 🚨 Cancer Warnings on Alcohol, Wine in Decline, Digital Age Verification & Vine Dogs 🍷🐶
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big shifts in the drinks world this week! The US Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol labels - what could this mean for the industry? ...
#225 Dry January: The Annual Battle Between Teetotalers and Tipplers 🍷 vs. 🚫
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 225 is here, and we’re diving into the polarizing debate around Dry January. On one side, you’ve got the die-hard advocates who swear by t...
#224 Weekly Update 🚨 Tequila Crisis, Booze Detectors in Cars & World Cup Alcohol Ban
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the latest headlines shaking the world of drinks, culture, and business. From the oversupply crisis in Mexic...
#223 - 2024 Wrapped 🎙️ Top Beverage Industry Trends & My 2025 Predictions
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up 2024, let’s take a look back at the top stories that shaped the beverage industry this year: from skyrocketing interest in non-alcohol...
#222 Weekly Update 🍾Crémant Craze 🥷🏼Wine Sabotage 🤖Robot Chefs 🍹Biggest Dry January
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Aldi's decision to limit Crémant sales to the rise of alcohol-free sparkling wines, we’re diving into the trends shaping the drinks world. A...
#221 Five Simple Tips for a Mindful Christmas 🎄✨ How to Stay Stress-Free This Holiday Season!
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of the holiday chaos? 😵💫 This Christmas, let’s focus on what really matters: connection, calm, and joy! 🎁✨ In this video, I’m ...
#220 Weekly Update 🚨 EU tackles Wine Crisis 🇮🇹Italy agrees on Dealcoholization 🍀Organic NA Wine approved
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wine world is full of twists and turns right now, with big shifts that will impact how we drink, produce, and trade wine for years to come. The ...
#219 Is Wine Losing Its Sparkle? 🍷 The Industry’s Fight for Survival in 2024
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The wine industry is facing a perfect storm: declining consumption, inflation, climate challenges, and changing consumer habits. Are we addressing t...
#218 Weekly Update🍷✨ Global Wine Decline, No-Lo Christmas & AI in the Wine Industry🤖
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The intro of this episode answers listener Alex' question which alcohol-free premium wines to choose for the holidays. Afterwards, we have a look at: ...
#217 🔥What Was Hot & What Was Not in 2024 – Drinks Edition 🍷✨
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the year winds down, we’re analysing the biggest hits and misses in the drinks industry. From the soaring popularity of premium sparkling wines 🥂...
#216 Weekly Update ⚽Messi's Wine 🥂Notre Dame's Natural Choice 🍷Aged Alcohol-Free Wine
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving into an incredible lineup of stories that showcase the ever-evolving world of drinks: 🍷 Notre Dame Cathedral has reopened...
#215 🎄My Top Picks With & Without Alcohol for the Festive Season🎁
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode, we’re serving up fresh ideas for festive drinks that go beyond the usual Champagne and mulled wine. ✨ From premiu...
#214 Weekly Update 🌍 Tariffs, Christmas Trends & Sparkling Revolutions
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're diving into the latest headlines shaping the beverage world: 🛑 Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on imports 🍸 Brits swa...
#213 🚀 Crafting Norway’s Alcohol-Free Revolution with Vanessa Krogh from VillBrygg
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with Vanessa Krogh, the brilliant co-founder of VillBrygg in Oslo. VillBrygg is redefining the way we thin...
#212 Weekly Update💥 Smashing Bottles 🎄Sober Holidays 🚂 Wine on the Tracks
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From French grape growers staging bottle-smashing protests outside Lidl to Singapore Airlines pouring Cristal in the skies, this week’s update is pa...
#211 🌪️ Turning a Sh*tstorm into Success: Mastering Customer Feedback
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody likes bad reviews—or a full-on sh*tstorm. But what if I told you these moments of crisis are also your biggest opportunities? 🎯 In this e...
#210 🌍Mother Nature’s Gamble 🎲Big Brands Betting Big 🥂Prosecco Power
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s wine world is buzzing: 🍇 Prosecco is set to steal Champagne’s spotlight in the US this holiday season, while Germany is swimming in...
#209 🍇 English Wine Tour Recap: Lessons in Dedication & Premium Tourism
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m sharing my key takeaways from my recent wine tour in England, where I explored both the technical and personal sides of the Eng...
#208 Weekly Update 🗳️Election Day Booze Rush 🎿Katy Perry’s Après-Ski Drink ☢️A Nuclear Wine Cellar
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s roundup, we’re covering some unexpected twists in the drinks industry. First, we honor Josep Ferrer, the legendary co-chairman of F...
#207 Champagne Who?! 🤯 You Should Be Sipping High Quality Cider Instead🍎
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of high-quality cider with Guillaume Lagger, a winemaker and cidermaker from England. We start by exploring th...
#206 Weekly Update 💰UK Tax Hikes 🇮🇹Italy’s ‘No’ to De-Alcoholization 🍻Guinness Expands 0.0
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s what’s making waves in the drinks world this week! UK wine prices are set to rise again in 2025, just as Italy reinforces its stand against...
#205 🏆 The Blueprint of Hospitality and Sustainability in England with Charlie Brown from Sandridge Barton
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 I’ve been looking forward to this episode! This week, I’m joined by Charlie Brown from Sandridge Barton, one of the most inspiring figures in...
#204 Weekly Update 🏆Premiumization 🚗Champagne Drive-Thru 🍾Bordeaux Goes Alcohol-Free 🍇Vineyard Lasers
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 204, we’re unpacking a mix of quirky and serious trends shaping the wine and drinks industry. From the world’s first Champagne "Drive-T...
#203 Booking Behaviour and Commitment ⏰A Wake-Up Call for the Wine Industry🍷
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last-minute bookings, high cancellation rates, and no-shows are on the rise, post-pandemic. From hotels to wine tastings, companies are feeling the pr...
Pinot & Pixel #202 Weekly Update🚨 Kamala’s Crypto Push 🤖Robots Serving Wine 🥷🏼Wine Fraud 🌱Climate Harvest Loss
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dive into Kamala Harris’ bold moves on marijuana legalization and digital assets, the rise of Tesla robots replacing sommeliers, and h...
#201 Big Brands Buying Startups 🪐The Future of Wine & Spirits in a Consolidating Market
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the growing trend of large wine and spirits corporations acquiring innovative startups, especially in the alcohol-free spa...
#200 Weekly Update 🎉 Cheers to 200 episodes 🎂Sideways Turns 20 🏎️LVMH’s F1 Move 🍻Oktoberfest Wins Big
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s my 200th episode! 🎉 A massive thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast over the years - you’re the best! In this special milest...
#199 My Favourite Alcohol-Free Beers 🍺 From IPA to Stout - The Best Zero-Alcohol Picks
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you think alcohol-free beer is just a boring trend, think again! In this episode, I’m sharing my personal favourite alcohol-free beers, covering ...
#198 Weekly Update 🚨LVMH Goes Alcohol-Free 🚗 Hamilton's Ferrari Rumour 🥷🏼Stolen Harvest in Jura
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the latest wine industry news as usual, including a small harvest across Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne. Emilia-Romagna g...
#197 P&P Classic 🥇10 pro tipps on how to master every wine fair successfully ✅
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Pinot & Pixel Classic: this episode was my first one in English and did not only change the language. It was the beginning of a whole new era. E...
#196 Weekly Update 🧀Mummified Cheese 🌊Harvest Drama 🍷 Vivino’s New Offline Store
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ancient cheese on mummies, floods in Bolgheri, and thieves hitting top Rhône producers - this episode has it all! We also dive into the latest from V...
#195 🍷The 2024 Chilean Vintage Unveiled with Eduardo Jordan of Miguel Torres 🇨🇱
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode, I’m joined by Eduardo Jordan, winemaker at the renowned Torres Winery in Chile. We dive deep into the exciting 2024 vintage, discuss...
#194 Weekly Update 🚨 Climate Crisis 🪐Space Wine 🚫 Wine Bans 💰Billionaire Vineyards
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m diving deep into some wild stories from the wine world. Floods in Romania and Austria, fires in Portugal—nature is seriously ...
#193 🍽️ AI in Gastronomy: Will Algorithms Become Your Next Chef? 🤖
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in the world of gastronomy and hospitality (HORECA). From the potential use ...
#192 Weekly Update 🍇 Pinot Noir in Bordeaux & The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Drinks ✨
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode, we dive into how Pinot Noir is making a surprising appearance in Bordeaux, as France anticipates one of its smallest vintages since WW...
#191 🎙️AI in the Wine Industry: Will the Algorithm Be Your Next Sommelier? 🤖🍷
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence and its increasing role in the wine industry. From understanding how AI...
#190 Weekly Update with Wine Industry Shifts: AI Trends, the Success of Celebrity Brands & Controversies You Can't Miss 🍇✨
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we dive into some of the biggest and most intriguing wine stories. The ProWein Business Report reveals a growing interest ...
#189 A Winemaker's Dream: New Zealand 2024 with Jeremy Tod from Giesen Wines 🍇✨
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jeremy Tod, Chief Winemaker at Giesen Wines, about the 2024 vintage in New Zealand. 🌏🍷 With 22 vi...
#188 🍇 Drone Wars, High-Flying Barrels, and The New Age of Wine: Your Weekly Sip of Wine & Spirits News 🍷
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Weekly Update #188, we dive into the latest happenings in the world of wine, spirits, and beyond. From the start of the grape harve...
#187 🍷California Wine Trip Wrap-Up 🍇Zinfandel Tales, Pinot Gems & Greenwashing 🌿🧼
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just wrapped up my California wine trip, and I'm sharing everything you need to know! From a standout Zinfandel and the best Pinot Noir finds to i...
#186 Weekly Update ☀️Alcohol-Free Trend 🥃Beyoncé goes Whisky with LVMH 🎁Sideways turns 20
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The week showed us that the future of the industry is focused on collabs and an healthier lifestyle. Alcohol-free drinks and vegan food are just some ...
#185 🍇Pinot Noir Paradise 🏄California's Diverse Styles Uncorked 🌫️From Fog to Fruit
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is for all Pinot Noir lovers.. just like me. This episode gives you an overview over the different styles of California Pinot Noir and recommenda...
#184 Weekly Update 🤖AI Image recognition 🛒 innovative supermarkets 🇷🇺Russia & alcohol 📉Hawesko sales 💰Ancre Hill up for sale
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings from Hollywood! This episode is full of drama, comedy, action and happy ends. There was a lot going on in the wine industry this week, a mix...
#183 🍷The Sideways Effect: How One Movie Shook the Wine World! 🎥🍇
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the incredible impact of the 2004 film Sideways on the wine industry. How did a single movie cause Pinot Noir to become ...
#182 Weekly Update ⏱️🥵Early Harvest all over Europe 🚫📺Bans on Alcohol Advertising ⚽️🍺Major Alcohol-free sponsorship deal in Premier League
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week was dominated by early harvest news and some countries changing their view on alcohol advertising. In addition, some big brand news coming u...
#181 A Perspective🍷🆓🔭 on the Alcohol-Free Market 🫖🍵 A New Way of Making Sparkling Tea - Marketing Sips #001 ‚Alcohol-Free’
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first edition of our new format Marketing Sips where we want to give insights into marketing strategies of successful brands in the drinks...
#180 Weekly Update 💎Luxury Games 🍷How Wine Brands are Shaping the Sports Industry 🏅& the Success of Alcohol-Free Beer🍺
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympics are not only this week's focus due to the lack of alcohol being served. In addition, many brands have highlighted their partnerships ...
#179 How To Position Your Alcohol-Free Brand 📈🍷 Marketing Sips #001 ‚Alcohol-Free’ 🚫🍾
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first edition of our new format Marketing Sips where we want to give insights into marketing strategies of successful brands in the drinks...
#178 Weekly Update 🔥 Wine World Whirlwind👺Fraud Scandals 🍾Champagne Secrets & Alcohol-Free Beer Success🍺
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Counterfeit wine, the end of teenage drinking in Germany and the first scandal of the Olympics. This week had everything. In addition, we talk about g...
#177 Pointless Points?🏅🍷 Why Wine Ratings Might Be Broken 💯💔
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the world of wine critics & rating systems (100pt Parker & Suckling, 20pt Gabriel & Robinson, 5pt Vivino). We expl...
#176 Weekly Update 🥃Pernod Ricard’s Premium Focus on Spirits 🚫🍻First alcohol-free beer garden 🍺Beer market to grow significantly ☀️⚽️Summer of sports drives beer sales🎾🚴🏻
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a week again. Beer, Wine, and Spirits. Pernod Ricard sells eleven of its wine brands and focuses on spirits and premium drinks in the future. Ger...
#175 Weathering the Storm ⛈️ A Deep Dive 🔍 into the 2024 Southern Hemisphere Vintage 🍇🌏
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vintage 2024 is ready, at least in the Southern Hemisphere. Dominated by severe weather conditions, most countries experienced lower yields but high g...
#174 Weekly Update 🇬🇧UK Pub Success 🏎️Tignanello Maserati 🌓Climate Change is here 🆓Alcohol-free brands are growing📈
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Euro 2024 is coming to an end and the last day will be a blast for wine and beer industry. This episode is dominated by big brands, and their succ...
#173 🍷How healthy wine consumption really is 👩🏽⚕️French Paradox and 📈J-Curve demystified 🔮
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a recurring pattern in the wine industry: whenever wine consumption drops, we dig up old studies and try to sugarcoat our wine consumption. B...
#172 Weekly Update 🍺Oktoberfest beer prices 🍇 🦕 Wine vs. Dinosaurs 🇬🇧UK market growth
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing coups at its best in this episode: wine turned into a barbecue sauce and hats against flying pints. We also try to clarify what the end of t...
#171 🥇The best sources for 📈trends and 🚨latest news in 🍷wine and🍹gastronomy
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will give you my top sources for wine news every single week. And it’s not only newsletter. There is even some printed sources mentione...
#170 Weekly Update 🍺 Beer ⚽️Euro 2024 ⚖️Pound History 🛂US and China tariffs 📉Napa’s DTC drop
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The European Championships 2024 are dominated by beer news. Record braking sales numbers on trains and the final availability of full strength beer du...
#169 🎙️Podcasting Insights 🚙My Journey and 💁♂️Tips for Starting Your Own 🎤Podcast
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What has been on my mind for a couple of weeks finally became reality. I want to share my personal story of this podcast, my WHY, my key learnings, fa...
#168 Weekly Update 🏴Deep Dive WineGB Manifesto 🤖AI Tech News 🏺World's Oldest Wine 🧑🏽🚒US Wildfires
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Great news this week from England: we take a deep dive into the manifesto of Growth of WineGB and how Jackson Family Wines can influence the future of...
#167 🏴English Wine Weeks 🪨Chalk Talk 🍇Soils 🍾Favourite Wines 🍏Cider ☔️English Climate
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The last part of the English wine weeks is dedicated to my favourite products. Wines, sparkling wines and cider. I take you on a journey to the best p...
#166 Weekly Update 🍷Bordeaux banger 40% discount🦘Australia fights back🍺 UK beer & pubs
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A weekly update dominated by beer. And one banger after another! Bordeaux, Italy, Australia and the UK delivered crazy news this week. To wrap it up: ...
#165 The next prehistoric era of the wine industry 🦖Sarah Massey🍷head winemaker and 🍯mead ambassador at Lyme Bay Winery
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk dinos… and wine. Sarah is not only a great winemaker, she is also very into dinosaurs - so am I. It was great talking to her about her ...
#164 Weekly Update 🆓Alcohol-free movement 🚫Booze ban 🕺Gen Z rave parties 🥽VR pruning 🍾foil or not foil
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week is all about severe weather, companies and regions focusing on alcohol-free, how the industry is trying to attract younger customers and the...
#163 English Wine Weeks 🏴English Wine Market 🍾Sparkling competition 🌎Wine Tourism 🆓Alcohol-Free World
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our next episode of the English Wine Weeks takes us to the English Wine World and our wrap-up of London Wine Fair. It was a showcase of what was going...
#162 Weekly Update 🚕Taxi to Champagne🍾 Bordeaux can lose 20k ha 🏆visitor record VieVinum 🌵Agave price dilemma 🥃no future for fortified
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly Update with an Austrian-French focus this week. And we talk about the tough future of fortified and the story of agave prices. Oh and a taxi br...
#161 🥯The scones riddle finally solved 🏴English Wine & Food 🍾with Tommy Grimshaw from Langham Wine Estate
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next chapter in the English Wine Weeks. And for the interview with Head Winemaker Tommy Grimshaw we chose the best place to record a wine podcast: the...
#160 Weekly Update 👑Royal Wine 🎟️London Wine Fair 🦣Mammoths in wine cellar 😷Wine soon unsafe to drink?
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly Update with a straight UK focus this week. Feedback on London Wine Fair that will be wrapped up in a separate episode, Royal warrant, Judgement...
#159 🧪The art of blending with Mary Bridges 🍇Head Winemaker at Gusbourne and how the love to 🍷Northern Rhone influences her winemaking
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Next round of the English Wine Weeks. Today I am joined by the lovely Mary Bridges, Head Winemaker of Gusbourne. A very special episode for me because...
#158 Weekly Update 🚫Alcohol Ban on Balearics and TikTok 🤕Hangover Gel 🤖Robotic Kitchen Chefs 🍺Kloppo Beer
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s all about booze and dealing with it this week. The Balearics are banning alcohol sale and public consumption at night, a new gel should help re...
#157 The Piwi Pope 🇨🇭Swiss Guillaume Lagger on ✈️Wine Tourism 🧀English Cheese and 🍷great still wines made of Piwis
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
English Wine Week Pt. 2: Guillaume Lagger, the Kiwi Pope of England. Originally from Switzerland, Guillaume started making wine in 2020 with bought gr...
#156 Weekly Update Marijuhana vs. Wine Ice Cream Summer Wine Fraud China Pint sized Bottle
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Gottschalk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-gottschalk-641838223/) Shownotes: (00:00:00) Special Occasion Intro (00:03:08) Agreement ...
#155 🏴English Wine Weeks and why it's the greatest 💥emerging wine region right now
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our English Wine Weeks are coming! This episode is only the beginning. What to expect, what to try and why Seyval Blanc is better than you think…. a...