Read Between the Wines Podcast Pierre Ferland
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Everything has been said about wine, but not by me. The world of wine is amazing and so vast and is made of fascinating people. Read Between the Wines is a podcast about wine, but more about the people who made this world so unique. Winemakers, sommeliers, wine critics and more.
I want to share with you my passion for wine, about the people and their beloved terroir.
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E54 - Planeta Estate Winery, Sicily, Italy
For episode 54 – we are heading to Sicily, Italy, to discover the 2024 Wine Family of the Year awarded by the Meininger Awards Excellence in March 2024 in Düsseldorf: PLANETA. And we are truly honoured to welcome Alessio Planeta himself.
Over the years, this far-seeing family has dedicated itself primarily to viticulture, extending its activities over 400 hectares in six vineyards located in Sicily’s finest growing areas. Today, the Planetas constitute world-class excellence in Sicily’s not only wine industry, but also olive groves and hospitality. -
E53 - Hidden Bench Estate Winery, Ontario, Canada
For episode 53 – we are heading to Canada’s Niagara region, specifically the heart of the Beamsville Bench, to visit Hidden Bench Estate Winery. Our guest is the founder and owner Harald Thiel. Hidden Bench is renowned to craft premium wines using organic fruit exclusively grown on their estate vineyards. They focus on cool climate varietals particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. I sat down with Harald at the winery to chat about his journey as a vintner after a successful career in the business world...
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E52 - Château Edmus, Saint-Émilion
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 of Château Edmus. Coming from the tech world, Laurent is some sort of disruptor in the wine industry with innovative ideas and most importantly world-class wine. See by yourself how Laurent David makes wine cool again.
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E51 - André Mack, Le Mouton Noir, New York City
André Mack is a renown sommelier, with credential such as The French Laundry in California and Per Se in New York City. He's now an entrepreneur and successful restaurateur in New York, a wine influencer and educator and also an author and a winemaker out of Oregon. This episode is a great interview of this new legend of the wine world from the Big Apple.
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E50 - Domaine Lafage, Roussillon, France
An interview with vintner Jean-Marc Lafage from Roussillon in the south of France. Lafage is an iconic winery as their wines is sold in over 60 countries worldwide.
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E49 - Wines of Portugal by Simon J. Woolf
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.