Read Between the Wines Podcast Pierre Ferland

Domaine Lafage, Perpignan, Roussillon, France

Simon J. Woolf, a renowned author known for his bestsellers "AMBER REVOLUTION" and "FOOT TRODDEN," delves into the captivating world of Portuguese winemaking tradition in his latest work. Rather than a comprehensive guide to Portugal or a mere buying manual, this book intricately weaves together the enchanting tales of individuals and families, unveiling their distinctive legacies in the realm of winemaking. An exclusive interview that all wine lovers can’t missed.

Donald Ziraldo is recognized as the most important figure in Canadian wine history. Some call him the godfather of Canadian wine. Recently, he launched a new project - making Prosecco in his family’s native village of Fagagna in the iconic Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. This episode tells the story of this amazing project.

Xavier Vignon is one of the most respected winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of the most prestigious appellations in Côte du Rhône. During this interview, Xavier opens up about the unique terroir of Rhone, about climate change and sustainability, a subject that he's extremely passionate about, and why he fell in love with this region and helped to revive it since then. 

Steve De Long is the co-founder and president of De Long Maps & Charts. Steve De Long grew up in Oregon – a renowned wine region known for the Willamette Valley and their Pinot Noir. Working with his wife Deborah who trained as a textile designer, they combined their love of wine and design to create products that help people appreciate wine and learn about wine. They founded De Long Maps & Charts in 2004 after creating their first product: the grape variety table - the wine world's equivalent of the Periodic Table of the Elements. During this episode the fascinating world of cartography is explored and explained in detail by our guest where he explains that wine maps are actually an essential tool for wine lovers because wine is always about a place.

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