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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay Producer scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live.
We close out the series today in the company of Francisco Carrau of Bodega Cerro Chapeu. Francisco is a legend of Uruguayan winemaking. Being the ninth generation of a family of viticulturist and winemakers. A dynasty that started in 1752 in Catalunya, Spain.
(00:00:08) Episode intro
(00:01:30) High level overview of the family’s origins
(00:08:03) First critical successes of Uruguayan wine in the UK market
(00:11:54) Development of their project in Uruguay and early challenges
(00:19:10) The process of Tannat finding its home in Uruguay
(00:25:11) Wines tasted:
(00:26:00) 1752 Gran Tradición Petit Manseng-Viognier 2019 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/cerro-chapeu-1752-gran-tradicion-petit-manseng-viognier-2019-melilla-montevideo-uruguay/)
(00:36:24) Castel Pujol, Folklore, Tinto, 2022 (https://www.milestonewines.co.uk/shop/castel-pujol-folklore-tinto-2022-rivera-uruguay/)
(00:44:40) Changes in sustainability
(00:47:00) Travel and communication plans for 2023 and beyond
 
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GUEST CONTACT: Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu
www.cerrochapeu.com
Date recorded: 27 Feb 2023
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Uruguay Producer series direct links (2)
www.interpretingwine.com/539 Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas
www.interpretingwine.com/540 Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu
 

Ep 539: Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas, Uruguay Producer Series, 1/2
 
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live.
We kick things off today in the company of Santiago Deicas of Bodega Familia Deicas
(00:00:08) Episode intro
(00:01:35) Santiago Deicas Origin Story
(00:04:40) The roots of the family winery
(00:08:35) Cognac’s connections to Uruguay
(00:11:10) Uruguay Climate
(00:16:40) Climate’s effects on the wine
(00:19:54) Canelones and Maldonado vineyard and geology tour
(00:24:00) Background to wines tasted:
(00:27:05) Atlántico Sur Albariño 2022 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/fd-atlantico-sur-albarino-2022-(2).pdf)
(00:33:40) Bizarra Extravaganza Dark Side Albariño 2021 (https://www.vinoslatinos.co.uk/files/bizarra-dark-side-albarino-2021.docx-(1).pdf)
(00:40:10) Bizarra Movement and wine range
(00:47:55) Travel and communication
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GUEST CONTACT: Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas
www.familiadeicas.com
Date recorded: Fri 16 Dec 2022
Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/539
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Uruguay Producer series direct links (2)
www.interpretingwine.com/539 Santiago Deicas, Bodega Familia Deicas
www.interpretingwine.com/540 Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu
 

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) Special Episode, commissioned by for your listening pleasure by Wines of Bourgogne. During this special episode recorded in June 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Bourgogne scene in the company of 2 producers from Bourgogne and Chablis, each holding key positions within the BIVB. Laurent Delaunay (co-President of the BIVB) and Anne Moreau (Co-President of the BIVB Communication Commission). We start the episode by looking at four key talking points for the region: Intergenerational Winemaking, Grower Diversity, Smaller Scale Winemaking and Broader Adaptations to climate change.
We then transition into 1:1 discussions with first Laurent and then Anne. Taking a deep dive into their domaines through the lens of Interpreting Wine’s Six Wine Stories. Looking at people, culture, geography, geology, viticulture and winemaking.
Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Bourgogne available anywhere in podcast format. Make sure you save this episode as I’m sure it will demand repeat listens to further your understanding of the Bourgogne region for months or even years to come. Enjoy!
 
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The episode kicks off with 
(00:00:08) Episode intro
(00:01:50) Talking Point 1: Intergenerational Winemaking
Talking Point 2: Grower Diversity
Talking Point 3: Smaller Scale Winemaking
Talking Point 4: Ongoing Change
(00:21:30) Maison Edouard Delaunay origin story
The role of Bourgogne Hautes Côtes in combating climate change
Cultural insight on the journey
Speculation and Price Stability
Future for Maison Edouard Delaunay
Climate adaptations learned from Languedoc
(01:12:30) Domaine Louis Moreau origin story
Experience of relocating to the region
Welcoming culture of Chablis
Chablis Terroir
Climate Adaptations
The next generation
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Contact: glenn@velournet.dk
GUEST CONTACT: Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) Special Episode
www.bourgogne-wines.com 
www.chablis-wines.com
Date recorded: Wed 28 Jun
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Special link: www.interpretingwine.com/d3help 
 
I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode focusing on the WSET Diploma D3, D4 and D5 Theory Exams. 
Today, Anne McHale MW covers the seven most commonly made exam mistakes based on her extensive analysis of the most recent examiners report. 
Anne describes examples of mistakes taken from past papers, and gives tips on how to address each of these.
As you may know, Anne runs a coaching programme to support students prepare for the D3, D4 and D5 theory exams called Diplomatherapy.
I have partnered with Anne to offer four exclusive bonuses for Interpreting Wine listeners who sign up to Diplomatherapy in 2023.
To learn more head to interpretingwine.com/d3help 
(00:00:08) Episode intro
(00:01:14) Diploma Pass Rates from 2022
(00:04:30) Mistake #1: Not respecting the marking weightings give
(00:7:24) Mistake #2: Candidate not including learnings from D1, D2 AND D3, D4, D5
(00:11:42) Mistake #3: Not structuring your answers logically
(00:18:32) Mistake #4: Not including the right amount of detail in your answer
(00:23:52) Mistake #5: Inadequate knowledge of lesser-known regions
(00:27:55) Mistake #6: Not applying enough analysis in your answers
(00:32:47) Mistake #7: Not answering the question properly
(00:41:14) Diplomatherapy 2023 overview
(00:45:00) Interpreting Wine Exclusive Bonuses
 
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Contact: glenn@velournet.dk
GUEST CONTACT: Anne McHale MW
www.interpretingwine.com/d3help
Date recorded: 21 June 2023
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We close out the Cava series today in the company of Eva Plazas Torné of Vilarnau
(00:00:08) Episode intro
(00:01:30) Eva Plazas Torné Origin Story
Changes in the CAVA region over time
Climate change
Grape varieties in CAVA
Rootstock
Organic Viticulture
Virtual tour of region
Drought mitigation and winemaking
Market perceptions of CAVA
 
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GUEST CONTACT: Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau
www.vilarnau.es/en
Date recorded: 25 May 2023
Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/536
CONTACT ME:
Email: hello@interpretingwine.com
 
Cava series direct links
www.interpretingwine.com/535 Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella
www.interpretingwine.com/536 Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Cava Special Series.. Across these 2 episodes recorded in March and May 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Cava scene in the company of 2 producers. Guests chosen to reflect a range of locations, production scales and philosophies. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Cava available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes go live.
We kick things off today in the company of Mireia Pujol-Busquets of Alta Alella
(00:00:08) Episode intro
(00:01:30) Mireia Pujol-Busquets Origin Story
Alta Alella Winemaking Community
Visual tour of property
Geological influences
Viticultural practices
Planting locations
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The New Investors
http://newinvestors.dk/
Contact: glenn@velournet.dk
GUEST CONTACT: Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella
https://altaalella.wine
Date recorded: 8 Mar 2023
Listen and subscribe: www.interpretingwine.com/535
CONTACT ME:
Email: hello@interpretingwine.com
Cava series direct links
www.interpretingwine.com/535 Mireia Pujol-Busquets, Alta Alella
www.interpretingwine.com/536 Eva Plazas Torné, Vilarnau