Sustainable Wine

SWR Member Interview: A common sense approach to sustainability in Fronsac

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Hanna Halmari talks with Sally Evans, owner and winemaker at Château George 7 in ...

Sustainable Wine Show: October 2022

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the October episode of the Sustainable Wine Show Hanna Halmari (editor, Sustainable Wine) and Tom Owtram (operations and partnerships manager, SWR)...

SWR Thought Leadership Series: How wine retailers can take responsibility, collaborate and engage the supply chain in sustainability

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Sustainable Wine’s Toby Webb talks with Ann Carlsson Meyer, CEO of Systembolaget, Sweden's alcohol retail monopoly. As one of the wo...

Sustainable Wine Show: September 2022

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode in our new ‘Sustainable Wine Show’ featuring Toby Webb (founder, SWR), Tom Owtram (operations and partnerships manager, ...

SWR Member Interview: What does a sustainable water strategy look like in the wine industry?

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) Member Interview podcast Sustainable Wine's Hanna Halmari talks with Erica Löfving, chief sustainability of...

SWR Thought Leadership Series: How can wine businesses enable the circular economy in wine distribution?

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb talks to Richard Lloyd of Accolade Wines. Richard is the general manager of European operations and suppl...

SWR Thought Leadership Series: Learnings from Argentina with Laura Catena

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb talks with Dr Laura Catena, a fourth-generation Argentine vintner. Laura is Managing Director at Bodega C...

Wine people: Ensuring the rights and well-being of workers, advancing equality and diversity, and nurturing good relations with neighbouring communities

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

Carbon accounting: Harmonising the metrics and methodologies. Is standardisation a realistic goal?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

Consumers say they want sustainable wine; how can retailers deliver?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

Wine standards and certification: Clarity, coordination and common cause. How do we make this happen?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

How is wine adapting to the climate chaos? And is it moving fast enough?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

Breaking out of the bubble: Learning from other industries - key lessons for wine. How standards can guide and incentivise sector-wide transformation.

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

Packaging: Mitigating glass impacts - is standard size & weight the key?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

Vineyard inputs: A new approach to an old debate. Protecting human health, the environment and productivity.

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

Sustainable tourism: How do we link sustainable tourism with sustainable wine?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

Strategy Panel: Why is sustainability now not a choice but a necessity? What does it mean for wine businesses?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

How will the Sustainable Wine Roundtable catalyse change in the global wine industry? And why does it matter?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On June 22-23 the Sustainable Wine Roundtable held its first annual conference. The two-day online event brought together 250+ experts from across an...

How can hospitality drive demand for sustainable wine?

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

May Monthly Discussion Topic: How can hospitality drive demand for sustainable wine? Speakers: Muriel Chatel, managing director, SustainableWineSoluti...

Does glyphosate have a role in sustainable viticulture?

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

April Monthly Discussion Topic: Does glyphosate have a role in sustainable viticulture? Speakers: Franco Bastias, agronomist and sustainability leader...

The shift to sustainable packaging and changing consumer perceptions with Joe Fattorini

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Sustainable Wine podcast, Toby Webb talks with Joe Fattorini, presenter of The Wine Show and  Managing Director Trade at Pix, a wine discover...

What will be the role of data in driving technology gains for both sustainability and efficiency in vineyards and wineries? (March 2022)

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

March Monthly Discussion Topic: What will be the role of data in driving technology gains for both sustainability and efficiency in vineyards and win...

Exploring sustainability in Bordeaux with Wendy Narby

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Sustainable Wine podcast Toby Webb talks to Bordeaux expert Wendy Narby of Insider Tasting. They discuss Bordeaux's history in sustainability,...

Adapting to climate change in Alentejo

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Sustainable Wine podcast Toby Webb talks with Iain Richardson, general manager at Mouchão Winery in Alentejo, Portugal. The Mouchão estate i...

Establishing an industry-wide sustainability framework: Learnings from the Sustainable Restaurant Association

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb speaks to Juliane Caillouette-Noble, managing director at the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). T...

What does circularity and climate change adaptation in the vineyard look like in practice?

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb speaks with João Barroso, Sustainability Coordinator for the Wines of Alentejo, and  Luís Patrão, vineyard manager at...

Does regenerative viticulture work in cool climates?

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb talks to Justin Howard-Sneyd MW, associate director of wine at the Dartington Trust. They discuss regener...

Sustainable wine’s year in review and a look ahead to 2022

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Sustainable Wine team recently sat down to discuss the year in review and take a look at the year ahead. In this podcast Sustainable Wine's founde...

What’s the future of vineyard sustainability standards and certification?

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainability in the Vineyard  online conference that took place on 22nd June, 2021. There are many sustainability vine...

How to work with grape growers to make them more sustainable

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainability in the Vineyard  online conference that took place on 22nd June, 2021. Speakers: Bruno Le Breton, owner a...

Measuring and managing soil health, and working out how to have healthier, and more climate resilient soils

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainability in the Vineyard  online conference that took place on 22nd June, 2021. Speakers: Eloi Jacob, managing dir...

All the tools in the toolbox: Why we need to move beyond organic vs ‘conventional’

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainability in the Vineyard  online conference that took place on 22nd June, 2021. Science based approaches are not a...

Water usage: What can vineyards and wineries do to improve efficiency and reduce their water footprint?

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainability in the Vineyard  online conference that took place on 22nd June, 2021. Water use reduction is vital for m...

“Regenerative” in agriculture is all the rage. But should it be?

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainability in the Vineyard  online conference that took place on 22nd June, 2021. Regenerative is everywhere you tur...

How can viticulture lead on tackling the climate crisis?

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainability in the Vineyard  online conference that took place on 22nd June, 2021. Whilst vineyards can often be carb...

Sustainable packaging innovation: A look at the most exciting options, and how they stack up for design, utility and lower impact

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainable Wine Packaging online conference that took place on 23rd June, 2021. An opportunity to discuss the reality of...

Principles in practice: How can retailers and producers engage consumers in sustainable wine formats?

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainable Wine Packaging online conference that took place on 23rd June, 2021. Talking to consumers about sustainabilit...

How do we reduce the impact of wine distribution?

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainable Wine Packaging online conference that took place on 23rd June, 2021. This chart, tweeted by Jancis Robinson...

How can and will glass reduce its CO2 footprint?

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainable Wine Packaging online conference that took place on 23rd June, 2021. The glass industry has come under pressu...

The carbon footprint of packaging, and what should be done about it

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a recording from our Sustainable Wine Packaging online conference that took place on 23rd June, 2021. Research appears to show that packaging ...

Climate change leadership in wine: A conversation with Miguel Torres

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb speaks to Miguel Torres, fourth generation of the Torres family and president of Bodegas Torres in Penedès. They discuss...

The Sustainable Wine Roundtable: Global Media Briefing

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The recently launched Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) is the only global, independent, non-profit, multi stakeholder roundtable built to accelerate...

Argentina's new era of organic production: How Grupo Avinea is leading the way

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Sustainable Wine’s Toby Webb is joined by Andrés Valero, leader of sustainability and CSR at Grupo Avinea, and Juan Pablo Murgia, c...

Day 2 Session 2 - Misinformation in wine: How transparency and science can change the debate on ‘clean’

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Anna Brittain, executive director, Napa Green Sus...

BSI Pre-Conference Workshop Session 2 - How do you make the case for investment, and take the first steps?

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second session from the Pre-Conference Workshop: 'Sustainable Wine Packaging - How to lower your footprint and engage your customers', in partners...

BSI Pre-Conference Workshop Session 1 - What do we mean by sustainable packaging in wine? What is the business case?

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first session from the Pre-Conference Workshop: 'Sustainable Wine Packaging - How to lower your footprint and engage your customers', in partnersh...

IWCA Pre-Conference Workshop Session 3 - How do you get started working with IWCA?

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The third session from the Pre-Conference Workshop: 'How to measure GHG emissions and take effective and collective climate action', in partnership wi...

IWCA Pre-Conference Workshop Session 1 - Why wineries should tackle climate change – and how IWCA can help

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first session from the Pre-Conference Workshop: 'How to measure GHG emissions and take effective and collective climate action', in partnership wi...

Day 2 Session 5 - How do we accelerate effective collaboration around sustainability in the wine industry?

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fifth session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Laura Catena, managing director and founder and b...

Day 2 Session 4 - How can retailers turn sustainability into an opportunity for the wine industry in the Americas?

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Edward Field, owner and founding partner, Natura...

Day 2 Breakout Session 6 - Migrant labour: Best practices in monitoring conditions, and enhancing human dignity

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The sixth breakout session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Steve Matthiasson, owner and winemaker, ...

Day 2 Breakout Session 5 - A future where renewable farming energy is the power & organic the new conventional. What does the roadmap look like?

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fifth breakout session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Carlo Mondavi, co-founder & chief farmin...

Day 2 Breakout Session 4 - Climate adaptation and polyculture in the vineyard, benefits and practices

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth breakout session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Caleb Mosley, vineyard manager, Matthia...

Day 2 Breakout Session 3 - Community engagement and license to operate: How to listen and respond, effectively

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The third breakout session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Brighid O’Keane, outreach director, LI...

Day 2 Breakout Session 2 - Lower carbon distribution: Is LOOP et. al. the answer?

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second breakout session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Susan Cholette, VP of consulting service...

Day 2 Breakout Session 1 - The black box of soil: What does the latest research say about how to improve soil health

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first breakout session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Gabriel Bloise winemaker, Chakana Winery ...

Day 2 Session 3 - Social fairness: How can wine tackle equality well, and meaningfully?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The third session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Yannick Benjamin, co-founder, Wine on Wheels - A...

Day 2 Session 1 - Lessons from other industries: What can wine learn from other consumer goods about sustainability, transparency and consumer engagement

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first session from the second day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Ignacio Gavilan, director, The Consumer Goods For...

Day 1 Session 5 - Debate: Organic is big: But is it worse for climate change than lower intervention wine making?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fifth session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Laura Diaz, winemaker and general manager, Ehlers ...

Day 1 Session 4 - Packaging innovation: Should wine below $20 even be in a bottle, trends to 2025 and beyond

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference Speakers: - Ron Gonen, CEO, Closed Loop Partners - Joanna Griff...

Day 1 Breakout Session 6 - How can glass reduce its footprint today – and tomorrow

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The sixth breakout session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Andy Rose, head of strategy, The Good Goo...

Day 1 Breakout Session 5 - Stories of wine business strategy development on sustainability. Learn from those who already spent the money doing it

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fifth breakout session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speaker: Andrés Valero, leader of sustainability and ...

Day 1 Breakout Session 4 - How realistic is a chemical free vineyard, does it matter?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth breakout session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Felix Egerer, vineyard manager, Tantalus ...

Day 1 Breakout Session 3 - What is a circular winery? Is it worth your time and cash?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The third breakout session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Paul Foulkes-Arellano, founder, Circuthon...

Day 1 Breakout Session 2 - How does the US wine industry need to adapt to a changing environment, and what role will sustainability play?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second breakout session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference   Speakers: - Carlos de Jesus, director marketing and ...

Day 1 Breakout Session 1 - Risks in the pipeline: What are the emerging pest and disease threats we face, and how can sustainable approaches tackle them?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first breakout session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference Speakers: - David Gates, senior VP of Vineyard Operations...

Day 1 Session 3 - Do we need a global standard on sustainability in wine?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The third session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference Speakers: - Richard Bampfield MW, chair of the Sustainable Wine Ro...

Day 1 Session 2 -Targets and implementation: What a credible climate strategy looks like

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference Speakers: - Jessica Baum, director of regenerative development &...

Day 1 Session 1 - Leadership Panel: How can wine businesses turn sustainability into opportunity?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first session from the first day of our Future of Wine Americas 2021 conference. Speakers: - David Amadia, president, Ridge Vineyards - Eduardo ...

Should your wine business become a BCorp? Concha y Toro says yes

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable Wine's Toby Webb talks with Valentina Lira, Sustainability Manager at Concha y Toro about the company's recently gained B Corporation cert...

Different appellations, shared philosophy: How three châteaux in Bordeaux are collaborating on sustainability

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Toby Webb speaks with Éloi Jacob, managing director at Château Fourcas Hosten; Marie-Laure Latorre, managing director at Chât...

Chemical complexity: Why we need to move beyond organic versus synthetic

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Entine, who leads the Genetic Literacy Project, a science communication non-profit, joins Sustainable Wine’s Toby Webb to discuss chemicals and ...

How to make a Napa wine producer (more) sustainable

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Toby Webb has a long conversation with Emma Swain, CEO of St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery. They discuss what sustainable means to Emma and her...

Climate change and wine: What does the science say?

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Alistair Nesbitt speaks with Toby Webb about climate change, grape growing and how to adapt to a hotter future.

Key trends in sustainable packaging: BSI’s Jo Griffiths on what they mean for wine

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Toby Webb and Jo Griffiths from standards setter BSI discuss key messages from recent discussions on sustainable packaging for the wine industry.

Sustainable closures and corks: A conversation with DIAM’s CEO Dominique Tourneix

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Toby Webb and Dominique Tourneix discuss the evolution of closures, sustainability, corks and more.

The story of sustainability and biodiversity at Chateau Léoube in Provence

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Holman and Toby Webb discuss their journey, and also the future of canned wine.

The Future of Wine Forum: How do we use sustainability to attract the next generation of wine consumers?

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 The closing plenary session of the conference focuses on the next generation of wine consumers. The conc...

The Future of Wine Forum: Sustainable packaging, how wine will be sold by 2025 and beyond

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 Packaging, distribution, and post consumer recycling (or lack of it) is the biggest part of wine’s car...

The Future of Wine Forum: Misinformation in wine - how transparency and science can change the debate on ‘clean’ and ‘natural wine’

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 Well, where do we start with this? Aveline and other ‘clean’ and ‘natural’ wines serve to raise ...

The Future of Wine Forum: Biodiversity in the vineyard - how to work with nature, not against it

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 This session takes a look at how three different wine producers are tackling protecting and enhancing bi...

The Future of Wine Forum: In the winery - how circular approaches in the winery can save money and emissions

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 So what should a circular economy approach in a sustainable winery look like? How do you define circular...

The Future of Wine Forum: What the wine industry can learn about sustainability from other industries

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 Bubbles and silos exist everywhere in business. Ask a palm oil expert about cotton, and they most likely...

The Future of Wine Forum: What should wine industry leadership on climate change look like?

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 In this plenary session our panelists discuss what big wine producers can do to have a material impact o...

The Future of Wine Forum: In the vineyard - what regenerative approaches mean for soil health improvements

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 Regenerative agriculture is all the rage across a wide variety of different crops, but what actually is ...

The Future of Wine Forum: Lessons from Spain - how wine industry can tackle sustainability and climate change

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 Sustainablewine.co.uk has interviewed more than a hundred winemakers in the last five years. All of them...

The Future of Wine Forum: Social issues in wine - how to improve community empowerment in a wine business

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 In this breakout session Elena Carretero Gomez, corporate affairs and sustainability director at Vina Sa...

The Future of Wine Forum: Logistics and distribution - how will delivery of wine change by 2025?

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 Low carbon innovation can help wine businesses reach and keep loyal, a whole new group of customers. Sim...

The Future of Wine Forum: Social issues in wine - how to define, and tackle real and potential labour abuses

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 Are social issues in the vineyard an “Elephant in the room” for the wine industry? Well not so much ...

The Future of Wine Forum: In the vineyard - small producers on key lessons learned, opportunities and pitfalls

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 In this breakout session our panelists, three very different vineyard managers, discuss different perspe...

The Future of Wine Forum: Proliferation or consolidation - what is the future of certification in wine?

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020 If certification is really about claims being made, assurance is vital to support them. The wine industr...

The Future of Wine Forum: Can we agree on a global definition of sustainability in wine?

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020. A global process of defining sustainability in wine would have multiple benefits. It would help – not...

The Future of Wine Forum: How Covid-19 has changed the wine industry

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Future of Wine Forum, 26-27 November 2020. The virtual conference was kicked off with a discussion on the impacts of Covid-19 in the wine industry...

Hervé Berland, Château Montrose CEO, on why carbon capture and sustainability matters

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hervé Berland talks with Toby Webb about the sustainability journey which Château Montrose has been on for some years, and why and how, capturing CO...

What can the green revolution in marketing do for sustainable wine?

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author of ‘Greener Marketing’ John Grant speaks to Toby Webb about how green marketing and sustainable wine might, or might not, suit each other. ...

Dave Powell, Torbreck founder, on starting again, making great sustainable Shiraz

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published on March 27, 2018. Dave Powell, Torbreck founder, on starting again, and making great sustainable Shiraz with his new label, Powe...

Morgane Fleury on how to make sustainable champagne, and where its headed

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published on May 24, 2019. I recently met with the delightful and charming Morgane Fleury in London. We spent half an hour or so discussing...

Making wine at 57 degrees north: An interview with Martins Barkans

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published on December 4, 2018. Interview with  Martins Barkans, owner of Abavas in Latvia. Martins makes fruit wines and Rhubarb sparkling...

Wilco Lam, winemaker at cult NZ producer Dry River, on sustainable wine making in New Zealand

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published on June 13, 2019. In early June 2019 I sat down in the wine library at 67 Pall Mall in London with Wilco. We talked about how he ...

Anna Chilton on sustainability in wine, soil health and more

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published on December 10, 2018. Here's a recent interview I did with Anna Chilton, who is studying to be a master of wine, and works for a ...