Read Between the Wines Podcast
Episodes
E88 - Poderi Cellario · Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when wine stops trying to impress… and starts trying to live? In this episode, we head to the western edge of the Langhe in Piemonte to...
E87 - Felicity Carter · In Defense of Wine
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read Between the Wines, we explore a question that rarely gets asked: why has the conversation around wine and alcohol changed so d...
E86 - Castello di Gabbiano · Chianti Classico, Italy
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sangiovese does not just reveal terroir. It reveals the winemaker. In Episode 86 of Read Between the Wines, Pierre Ferland sits down with Federico Cer...
E85 - VIK Wine, Chile
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 85, Pierre Ferland sits down with Cristián Vallejo, the winemaker who helped build Viña VIK in Chile under the leadership of owner Alexan...
E85 - VIK Wine, Chile
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 85, Pierre Ferland sits down with Cristián Vallejo, the winemaker who helped build Viña VIK in Chile under the leadership of owner Alexan...
E84 - San Leonardo Winery, Italy
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 84 takes us to San Leonardo Family Estate, one of Trentino's most iconic names, set in the shadow of the Dolomites and guided by the Guerrieri...
E83 - Dr. Laura Catena · In Defense of Wine
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is wine really as dangerous as headlines claim? In Episode 83 of Read Between the Wines, our host Pierre Ferland sits down with Dr Laura Catena, physi...
E82 - Drea's Wine · Andrea Kaiser, Canada
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read Between the Wines, Pierre sits down with Andrea Kaiser, winemaker and daughter of the late Karl J. Kaiser, co-founder of Innis...
E81 - Stone Eagle Winery, Canada
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niagara on the Lake is raising the bar again. In this episode of Read Between the Wines, Pierre catches up with Adam Pearce, winemaker at Stone Eagle ...
E80 - The Blue Zones · Dan Buettner
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read Between the Wines, we welcome Dan Buettner—National Geographic explorer, Emmy Award-winning producer, and New York Times bes...
E79 - Domaine Faiveley · Burgundy, France
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Few names in Burgundy command as much admiration as Domaine Faiveley. Founded in 1825 and now led by seventh-generation Erwan Faiveley, the estate has...
E78 - Quails' Gate Winery · Okanagan Valley, Canada
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 78 of Read Between the Wines, we head to the Okanagan Valley to visit Quails’ Gate, one of Canada’s most iconic wineries. Host Pierre ...
E77 - Wine GB · Nicola Bates, England
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 77 of Read Between the Wines, we sit down with Nicola Bates, CEO of Wine GB, to explore the exciting momentum behind English and Welsh win...
E76 - Les Vins Bonhomme · Spain
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 76 of Read Between the Wines, we head to Spain with the dynamic Nathalie Bonhomme, the French-Canadian force behind Les Vins Bonhomme. Fro...
E75 - Château Tour des Termes · Bordeaux, France
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 75 of Read Between the Wines, we head to the northern reaches of the Médoc to explore an iconic place in Saint-Estèphe—Château Tour d...
E74 - San Felice · Toscana, Italy
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read Between the Wines, we return to the heart of Tuscany to meet Leonardo Bellaccini, the legendary oenologist of San Felice. With...
E73 - Langmeil Winery · Barossa Valley, Australia
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 73, we head down under—and no, we’re not playing “Land Down Under” on repeat, but we are bringing you a story as catchy as that cl...
E72 - VitaeVino - CEEV · In Defence of Wine
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 72, host Pierre Ferland sits down with Dr. Ignacio Sánchez Recarte, Secretary General of the Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEE...
E71 - Cameron Douglas, MS · New Zealand
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we swap vineyards for velvety service as we sit down with New Zealand’s only Master Sommelier, Cameron Douglas. From decoding resta...
E70 - Jordan Wine Estate · Stellenbosch, South Africa
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 70, we return to South Africa for the first time in almost four years, and we do so in grand fashion—by visiting Jordan Wines Estate in ...
E69 - Water & Wines · Sanna Yamit Viitaoja-Malmberg · Sweden
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 69, we’re, of course, staying in the world of wine, but we’re casting a wider net. What happens when a wine-loving sommelier finds her...
E68 - Ambriel Sparkling Wines UK
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 68, we pop the cork on a sparkling conversation with Wendy Outhwaite, co-founder of Ambriel, an English sparkling wine producer with a ser...
E67 - Col d'Orcia, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 67, get ready to uncork a truly special episode of Read Between the Wines! Host Pierre Ferland sits down with the charming and insightful ...
E66 - Dog Point Vineyard, New Zealand
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 66, Read Between the Wines ventures to New Zealand, uncovering the story of Dog Point Vineyard in Marlborough with General Manager Matt Su...
E65 - Flat Rock Cellars, Canada
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 65 of Read Between the Wines, we dive into the heart of Ontario’s Niagara Escarpment to explore Flat Rock Cellars, a winery celebrated f...
E64 - Wine Enthusiast · Marshall Tilden, USA
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 64, we turn our attention to the critical but often overlooked topic of wine storage. Host Pierre Ferland is joined by Marshall Tilden III...
E63 - Kenwood Vineyards, Sonoma, California, USA
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 63 of Read Between the Wines, we journey to the heart of Sonoma County, California, to meet Mark Beaman, head winemaker at Kenwood Vineyar...
E62 - Wiston Estate, Sussex, England
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 62, we’re heading to England to explore the country’s booming wine industry. Our guests are Kirsty Goring, co-owner and Brand Director...
E61 - La Cave Garibaldi · Estelle Burgan, France
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 61, we bring you a special conversation with Estelle Burgan from La Cave Garibaldi. Estelle and her husband Eric run a unique boutique in ...
E60 - Domaine Gassier · Michel Gassier, France
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To launch Season 7 of Read Between the Wines, Episode 60 features an exceptional conversation with the distinguished Michel Gassier – owner, win...
E59 - Bottega S.p.A. · Sandro Bottega, Italy
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 59, we have the distinct honor of featuring one of the biggest names in the winemaking industry. We are privileged to interview Sandro Bo...
E58 - Foreign Affair Winery · René Van Ede, Canada
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 58, we explore one of Niagara's most iconic wineries, The Foreign Affair Winery, with their accomplished winemaker, René Van Ede. Since j...
E57 - Leaning Post Wines, Canada
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 57, we offer an interview with Nadia and Ilya Senchuk, the visionary founders of Leaning Post Winery in Canada’s Niagara region. Establi...
E56 - WINEing · Moshé Weizman
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 56, we explore the wine industry from a unique perspective, focusing on entrepreneurship rather than winemaking. We are honored to w...
E55 - Bill Weir · CNN
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 55, we deviate from our usual path, and for the first time on Read Between the Wines podcast, wine won’t be the main topic. Our guest is...
E54 - Planeta Winery, Sicily, Italy
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 54, we take you on an immersive journey to Sicily, Italy, to explore the excellence of the 2024 Wine Family of the Year, Planeta. Recently...
E53 - Hidden Bench Estate Winery, Canada
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 53, we explore the picturesque Beamsville Bench in Canada’s Niagara region with Harald Thiel, founder and owner of Hidden Bench Estate W...
E52 - Chateau Edmus, Bordeaux, France
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 52, we are heading to Bordeaux in France with a fantastic vintner from Saint-Émilion: Laurent David. Laurent is the co-owner and founder ...
E51 - André Mack, Sommelier · New York
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 51, we are joined by André Mack, a renowned sommelier with an impressive background, having worked at prestigious establishments such as T...
E50 - Domaine Lafage, Roussillon, France
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 51, we journey to the sun-soaked south of France, specifically to the Roussillon region, nestled in the southwest corner of the country bet...
E49 - Foot Trodden (Wines of Portugal) · Simon Woolf
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 49, we welcome back Simon J. Woolf, the acclaimed author behind the bestsellers Amber Revolution for which we discussed during Episode 27....
E48 - Ziraldo Prosecco, Italy
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 48 of Read Between the Wines, we are delighted to welcome back Canadian wine legend Donald Ziraldo, a figure often referred to as the "god...
E47 - Xavier Vignon, Rhône Valley, France
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 47, we have the privilege of sitting down with Xavier Vignon, one of the most esteemed winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a crown jewel o...
E46 - De Long Maps & Charts · Steve De Long
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 46, we welcome Steve De Long, co-founder and president of De Long Maps & Charts. Raised in Oregon's famed Willamette Valley, a region know...
E45 - The Wine Bible · Karen MacNeil, USA
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 45, we explore the best-selling wine book in the USA, The Wine Bible, and welcome its author, the legendary Karen MacNeil, as we delve into...
E44 - Versado Winery, Mendoza, Argentina
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 44 of Read Between the Wines, we had the pleasure of welcoming two of the most influential wine figures, Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble. Th...
E43 - Two Sisters Vineyards, Canada
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 43, we sit down with Adam Pearce, the talented winemaker at Two Sisters Vineyards, nestled in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. F...
E42 - Windrush Estate Winery, Canada
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 51, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Jonathan Doyle, the winemaker at Windrush Estate Winery, nestled in Ontario’s scenic Hoc...
E41 - Ken Forrester Vineyards, South Africa
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 41, we welcomes an iconic figure in the wine world, Ken Forrester, for an unforgettable conversation. As the founder and winemaker at Ken ...
E40 - Big Macs and Burgundy · Vanessa Price, USA
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 40 of Read Between the Wines, we sits down with Vanessa Price, the author behind the wildly successful book Big Macs and Burgundy. Vanessa,...
E38 - Trialto Wine Group · Richard Dittmar, Canada
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 38 of Read Between the Wines Podcast, our host Pierre is joined by Richard Dittmar, President and CEO of Trialto Wine Group, one of Wester...
E37 - Rosewood Winery, Canada
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 37, Read Between the Wines delves into a captivating conversation with Ryan Corrigan, the winemaker at Rosewood Estate Winery, nestled in...
E36 - 2027 Cellars, Canada
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 36 of Read Between the Wines, we delve into the art of winemaking with Kevin Panagapka, the founder and winemaker of 2027 Cellars. Situated...
E35 - Noble Estates Wine & Spirits · Craig De Blois, Canada
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 35, we have the pleasure of interviewing Craig De Blois, the President and Owner of Noble Estates Wine & Spirits, a leading premium wine a...
E34 - Queenston Mile Vineyard, Canada
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 34 of Read Between the Wines Podcast, host Pierre Ferland sits down with Rob Power, winemaker, and Yvonne Irvine, assistant winemaker at Q...
E33 - Ferox Wines, Canada
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 33 of "Read Between the Wines," we delve into the remarkable journey of Fabian Reis, the visionary owner and winemaker of Ferox Winery in N...
E32 - Remy Wines, Oregon, USA
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 32, we dive into the fascinating world of Remy Drabkin, owner and winemaker at Remy Wines, located in the heart of McMinnville, Oregon. Re...
E31 - Donald Ziraldo · The History of Canadian Wine
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 31 of the Read Between the Wines Podcast, we are honoured to host Donald Ziraldo, a pivotal figure in the history of Canadian winemaking a...
E30 - Burghundy · Adam Knoerzer, Pittsburgh, USA
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 30, we sit down with Adam Knoerzer, a wine educator and consultant based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. As the founder of 'Burghundy, Adam's miss...
E29 - Cloudsley Cellars, Canada
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 29, we have the pleasure of delving into the world of Cloudsley Cellars, a boutique winery located in Niagara’s Twenty Mile Bench, dedic...
E28 - FR - Les Notes sur les vins - (French)
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Quel est votre processus quand viens le temps d’acheter une bouteille de vin? Est-ce que vous prenez votre décision en voyant l'étiquette? Une rec...
E27 - Amber Revolution (Orange Wines) · Simon Woolf
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 27 of Read Between the Wines Podcast, host Pierre Ferland sits down with Simon J. Woolf, acclaimed wine writer and author of Amber Revolut...
E26 - Malivoire Wine, Canada
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 26, we delve into the fascinating journey of Martin Malivoire, the visionary behind Malivoire Wine. Once a renowned director of motion pic...
E25 - Southbrook Vineyards, Canada
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 25 of the Read Between the Wines podcast, we welcomed the renowned Canadian winemaker, Ann Sperling. Ann, with her extensive experience in...
E24 - Stratus Wines, Canada
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jean-Laurent (JL) Groux, renowned as the King of Assemblage, is the master winemaker at Stratus Vineyards. With a reputation for creating wines with b...
E23 - FR - Episode intro Francais - (French)
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Depuis 22 épisodes, j’anime en anglais un podcast sur les vins appelé "Read Between the Wines". Ce projet a pris une envergure inattendue. Étant ...
E22 - Natalie MacLean · Wine critic, Canada
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Natalie MacLean, wine writer, educator, and podcast host based in Ottawa. Known for her books and online courses, Natalie...
E21 - Château des Charmes, Canada
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Amélie Boury, Vice President of Winemaking and Operations at Château des Charmes in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Ori...
E20 - Familia Torres Wine · Caroline Leblanc, Canada
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Caroline Leblanc, Brand Ambassador and Export Area Manager for Familia Torres in Canada. A graduate in marketing manageme...
E19 - Henry of Pelham Family Estate, Canada
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Paul and Daniel Speck of Henry of Pelham Estate Winery, one of the pioneering family-run wineries that helped shape moder...
E18 - Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery, Canada
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Sue-Ann Staff, one of Canada’s most acclaimed winemakers, recognised with more than 450 national and international awar...
E17 - Pier-Alexis Soulière, Master Sommelier · Canada
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Pier-Alexis Soulière MS, one of fewer than 300 Master Sommeliers worldwide and winner of the 2018 Best Sommelier of the ...
E16 - Lundy Manor Wine Cellars, Canada
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Adam Kern and Chris Robinson of Lundy Manor Wine Cellars. Adam, a trained winemaker and sommelier, and Chris, a passionat...
E15 - Foreign Affair Winery · Barclay Robinson, Canada
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Barclay Robinson, winemaker at Foreign Affair Winery in Niagara. Barclay’s path began as a sommelier in Calgary before ...
E14 - Featherstone Estate Winery, Canada
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Louise Engel of Featherstone Estate Winery in Niagara’s Twenty Mile Bench. Together with her husband David Johnson, Lou...
E13 - Rockway Vineyards, Canada
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome David Stasiuk, head winemaker at Rockway Vineyards in Niagara’s Twenty Mile Bench. David’s journey began in hospitali...
E12 – Adamo Estate Winery, Canada
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Shauna White, winemaker at Adamo Estate Winery in Ontario’s Hockley Valley. With experience spanning British Columbia, ...
E11 – Creekside Estate Winery, Canada
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Rob Power, long-time winemaker at Creekside Estate Winery in Jordan, Ontario. Known for its motto “Serious wines from ...
E10 – Trail Estate Winery, Canada
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome winemaker Mackenzie Brisbois of Trail Estate Winery in Prince Edward County. Mackenzie brings global harvest experience a...
E9 - Red, White and Black · The Documentary, USA
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Jerry Bell Jr, director of the documentary Red, White & Black, which explores the lives of minority winemakers in Oregon ...
E6 - Pearl Morissette Winery (part 2), Niagara region, Canada
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the interview with winemaker François Morissette from Pearl-Morissette Winery located in Jordan in the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario.
E6 - Pearl Morissette Winery (part 1), Niagara region, Canada
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with winemaker François Morissette from Pearl-Morissette Winery located in Jordan in the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario.
E5 - Cave Spring Vineyard, Canada
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Angelo Pavan, founding winemaker at Cave Spring Vineyard in Niagara’s Beamsville Bench. With decades of experience, Ang...
E4 - Between the Lines Winery, Canada
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we welcome Greg Wertsch, co-founder of Between the Lines Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, for the very first interview of the podcast....
E3 - Wine Mythbusters - Part II
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The myth-busting continues. This episode wraps our special two-part series on the “Dirty Dozen” of wine myths. We take on the next six: do expensi...
E2 - Wine Mythbusters - Part I
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know wine? Think again. This episode kicks off a special two-part series where we tackle the “Dirty Dozen” of wine myths. In Part one, w...
E1 - Introduction to Read Between the Wines
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wine is the mythical beverage. In this first episode, host Pierre Ferland sets the table for Read Between the Wines—a show about people, place, and ...