Wine Makers Show: the wine podcast

Wine Makers Show
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Join us on Wine Makers Show, the podcast that uncorks the world of wine! Hosted by Antoine, a passionate entrepreneur and wine enthusiast, this show dives deep into the stories, expertise, and journeys of the people who make wine extraordinary: winemakers, sommeliers, vintners, and industry trailblazers. What to Expect In-Depth Interviews: Hear from top figures in the wine world, from renowned vintners to unsung heroes, as they share their experiences, challenges, and secrets to success. Club Episodes: Explore specific wine topics, from production techniques to tasting tips, in focused, occasional deep dives. A Journey of Discovery: Whether you're a novice or a connoisseur, we break down the complexities of wine to make it accessible and engaging. Why Listen? Wine Makers Show is your gateway to understanding wine like never before. With a focus on storytelling and sharing, Antoine brings you closer to the heart of the wine industry, one conversation at a time. Expect authentic discussions, insider knowledge, and a celebration of the craft and culture of wine. Connect with Us Visit winemakersshow.com (https://winemakersshow.com/) to get in touch or suggest a guest. Email Antoine directly at winemakersshow@gmail.com. Follow the journey on Instagram: @winemakersshow Join the Academy (https://academy.winemakersshow.com) and learn everything about wine Tune in to Wine Makers Show and sip on the stories behind every bottle! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    Pétrus: The World’s Most Expensive Merlot Shouldn’t Exist

    🎓 Prepare WSET exam with our app: https://distinction.winemakersshow.com 🗺️ The Bordeaux Wine Map: https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-bordeaux 🎓 Learn wine, join the academy: https://academy.winemakersshow.com Pétrus has no grand château, just a modest farmhouse you could drive past without noticing. It has no classification, Pomerol famously refuses to rank its wines. It's made from Merlot, the grape wine snobs love to mock. And yet a single bottle routinely costs thousands of euros, making it one of the most expensive wines on Earth. This is the full story: the Roman-named vineyard, the formidable widow in legendary hats who simply decided her wine deserved First Growth prices, the partnership that conquered America (and the Kennedy White House), the catastrophic 1956 frost and the gamble that saved the vines, the secret buttonhole of 40-million-year-old blue clay, and the bottle that spent 14 months in space. Watch the Bordeaux classifications video: https://youtu.be/AbhZdnAoFHk Watch the Saint-Emilion video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xktAzbt2Ms ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚CHAPTERS 📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction  01:09 Quick settings about Pétrus 02:21 The birth of Pétrus 03:47 Madame Loubat, the widow who believed in Pétrus  06:23 The great age of Pétrus  08:06 The 1956 frost that almost killed Pétrus 10:03 The soil of Pétrus  12:42 How Pétrus is actually made 14:19 Space bottles & Billionaires, Pétrus today 15:27 Why Pétrus really matters?  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. Follow us on our platforms:  Website: https://winemakersshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winemakersshow/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1J50w14nMbVRCnKSsQ4hEP Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@winemakersshow?sub_confirmation=1 #SaintEmilion #Bordeaux #WineEducation #Merlot #Petrus ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Photo of Jean Pierre Moueix : https://www.moueix.com/en/company/history Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  2. 5d ago

    Saint-Émilion Explained: A Hermit, a Limestone Hill & a Wine Civil War

    🎓 Prepare WSET exam with our app: https://distinction.winemakersshow.com 🗺️ The France Wine Map: https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-france 🎓 Learn wine, join the academy: https://academy.winemakersshow.com Saint-Émilion is the most beautiful wine town in Bordeaux: a golden medieval village carved into a limestone hill, named after an 8th-century hermit, sitting on a labyrinth of underground caves. It's also home to the most dramatic story in modern wine: a classification system so contested that three of its four top estates quit in protest. In this video: the full history (Romans, the hermit, the monks), the limestone terroir, the Merlot–Cabernet Franc wines, the famously confusing "Grand Cru vs Grand Cru Classé" problem, the garage wine revolution, the satellite appellations for value, and the 2022 classification meltdown, explained. Watch the Bordeaux classifications video:  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚CHAPTERS 📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction  01:18 Orientation on Saint-Émilion 02:43 History of wines in Saint-Émilion 05:38 Limestone: the terroir of Saint-Émilion  07:33 Merlot and Cabernet Franc: kings of Saint-Émilion 09:59 Grand cru de Saint-Émilion vs Grand Cru Classé 11:15 The Classification of Saint-Émilion 12:32 The year that blew up the Saint-Émilion Classification 15:34 The garage wine revolution 17:13 Saint-Émilion satellites  18:23 Buying guide to Saint-Émilion wines ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. Follow us on our platforms:  Website: https://winemakersshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winemakersshow/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1J50w14nMbVRCnKSsQ4hEP Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@winemakersshow?sub_confirmation=1 #SaintEmilion #Bordeaux #WineEducation #Merlot ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  3. Sep 20

    #121 - Antoine Veiry: Brumont's Next Generation at Château Montus and Château Bouscassé

    What does it take to inherit one of Southwest France's most respected wine names, and then dare to change it? We caught Antoine Veiry on the last afternoon of VINEXPO Hong Kong, booths coming down all around us, to find out. Antoine runs Château Montus and Château Bouscassé in Madiran, the two estates his mother and his stepfather, Alain Brumont, built from a nearly anonymous family vineyard into one of the region's best-known names. He walks us through learning the trade from Anselme Selosse in Champagne and Guigal in the Rhône, the day he decided to start acting like he was already in charge, and why he now chases 13.5% alcohol instead of the 15% wines his parents once made. Expect a crash course in Tannat, Petit Courbu and Manseng; a right bank and left bank comparison you have never heard applied to the foothills of the Pyrenees; a blind tasting of Château Figeac 1985; and a patient bet on vineyard land nobody has planted yet. Tune in! ▬▬ 🎁 GIFTS 🎁 ▬▬ 📚 La Gloire de mon père, by Marcel Pagnol 🍷 Learn more about Brumont: Château Montus and Château Bouscassé 🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop: a curated selection of wine accessories, posters and much more 🗺️ Get the best French Wine Map: as information as decorative ▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  4. Aug 30

    #120 - Maxime Girardin: Pegasus, the Burgundy Distillery Betting on Premium Spirits

    What makes the son of one of Burgundy's best-known wine families walk away from the cellar to chase gin, vodka and liqueurs instead? We drove to Meursault, vineyards on every side, to sit down with Maxime Girardin and find out why he bet on spirits. Maxime runs Pegasus, the distillery he built from scratch after a decade abroad in finance and trading. He walks us through the six-litre still in his parents' garage, the Dutch technology that lets him scale without babysitting a boiler, and the reason the base spirit, the part most distillers ignore, decides everything. Expect back-to-basics thinking, an obsession over organic wheat and Menton citrus, a clear read on why premium spirits keep growing while wine talks crisis, and a pilot's licence earned before a driving one. Tune in! ▬▬ 🎁 GIFTS 🎁 ▬▬ 📚 The Savoy Cocktail Book, by Harry Craddock 🚀 Learn more about Pegasus Distillerie 🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop: a curated selection of wine accessories, posters and much more 🗺️ Get the best French Wine Map: as information as decorative ▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  5. Aug 16

    #119 - Petrus by the Glass with Cyrus Ho, Hotel Sommelier at Island Shangri-La Hong Kong

    What does it take to run the wine programme for eight restaurants inside one of Hong Kong's most storied hotel groups, and how do you earn a guest's trust for a US$600 pour of 1975 Petrus? We sat down inside Petrus itself, the flagship restaurant at Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, high above Pacific Place at the heart of the city's energy, to find out. We're joined by Cyrus Ho, hotel sommelier for the Shangri-La Group in Hong Kong, who oversees the wine programme across all eight of the group's restaurants, from Cantonese fine dining to Japanese, French and everything in between. Cyrus walks us through the week he spent doing nothing but refilling water glasses under his mentor's watch, the vintage mix-up that taught him never to skip showing a label, and the six-hour mountain drive into Yunnan that convinced him Chinese Chardonnay deserves serious attention. Expect back-vintage Petrus by the glass, a side career as a certified tea master, and a clear-eyed read on why the next generation isn't reaching for wine. Tune in! ▬▬ 🎁 GIFTS 🎁 ▬▬ 📚 Inside Burgundy, by Jasper Morris 🍷 Discover the Island Shangri-La Hong Kong 🍽️ Discover the Restaurant Petrus 🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop: a curated selection of wine accessories, posters and much more 🗺️ Get the best French Wine Map: as information as decorative ▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  6. Aug 10

    Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Masseto: The Wines That Broke Italy

    🗺️ The France Wine Map: https://www.winemakersshow.com/shop/carte-vins-france 🎓 Learn wine, join the academy: https://academy.winemakersshow.com In 1968, an Italian marquis with a passion for Bordeaux and racehorses released a wine the Italian wine authorities called "table wine »: the lowest classification possible. Ten years later, in a blind tasting in London, that same "table wine" beat some of the most expensive Bordeaux on Earth. This is the story of the Super Tuscans: the rebel wines that broke Italian wine law, made a swamp on the Tuscan coast world-famous, and forced Italy to rewrite its own rules. Featuring Sassicaia, Tignanello, Ornellaia, Solaia, Masseto, and the men who made them. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚CHAPTERS 📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 01:23 The rebellion of Tuscan wines 03:09 A Marquis with a Bordeaux obsession 05:43 Tignanello: the rebellion enters Chianti 08:03 The 1978 blind tasting that changed everything for Tuscan wines 09:20 The origin of Super Tuscan name 10:26 Bolgheri becomes Italy’s Bordeaux 12:40 Italy admits defeat: IGT Tuscana, Bolgheri DOC and DOC Sassicaia  14:19 How to read a Super Tuscan wine label 16:15 Is the term Super Tuscan still relevant today? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. Follow us on our platforms:  Website: https://winemakersshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winemakersshow/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1J50w14nMbVRCnKSsQ4hEP Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@winemakersshow?sub_confirmation=1 Image credit: https://www.tenutasanguido.com/en/history Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  7. Aug 2

    #118 - Saint-Emilion and its satellites, with Anthony Appollot, GM of Sarments Vignobles

    Ever wondered what it takes to turn Saint-Émilion's overlooked neighbours into a destination in their own right? This episode takes us to Château de Lussac, flagship estate of a Bordeaux group that's rebuilding itself château by château, and rethinking what a satellite appellation can be. We sit down with Anthony Appollot, general manager of Sarments Vignobles, a sixth-generation Saint-Émilion winemaker who spent years as an independent vineyard consultant before assembling the group's four estates in under a decade, to trace how it all came together and where he's taking it next. Anthony walks us through top-grafting Chenin Blanc onto decades-old Merlot vines, why he's pulling up a third of Lussac's vineyard to plant walnut trees and truffle oaks, and the disease-spotting drone he helped calibrate that kept the group's harvest intact during 2024's brutal mildew year. Expect an 80-year-old field blend planted after a killer frost, a secret Italian grape variety, and a very candid read on the Bordeaux crisis from someone who's still buying. Tune in! ▬▬ 🎁 GIFTS 🎁 ▬▬ 📚 The World Atlas of Wine, by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson 🍷 Learn more about the estates: Sarments vignoblesChâteau de LussacChâteau de Saint-PeyChâteau Saint-Jean de LavaudChâteau Vieux MailletChâteau Cantereau🤖 Disease-spotting drones: Chouette 🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop: a curated selection of wine accessories, posters and much more 🗺️ Get the best French Wine Map: as information as decorative ▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  8. Jul 27

    10 Rules for Choosing Your Wedding Wine (Without Blowing the Budget)

    Calculate the perfect number of bottles: https://www.theweddingwines.com/calculator Personnalize your wine label for your wedding: https://www.theweddingwines.com/label-maker Choosing wine for your wedding is the biggest wine purchase most people ever make (often hundreds of bottles) and almost nobody teaches you how to do it. In this video: the exact quantity formula, where to spend and where to save, the crowd-pleaser styles that work for 100+ guests, why your toast bubbles shouldn't be Champagne, the sale-or-return trick, corkage math, serving logistics that make cheap wine taste expensive (and expensive wine taste cheap), and how to make the wine actually mean something on the day. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚CHAPTERS 📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Rule 1: Do the math first 03:01 Rule 2: Buy for the crowd, not for you 04:17 Rule 3: Keep it simple 05:07 Rule 4: Spend early, save late 06:22 Rule 5: Don’t overspend on the toast 06:33 Rule 6: Kitchen and the calendar pick your style  08:21 Rule 7: Taste before ordering  09:30 Rule 8: 3 pieces of financial advice 11:20 Rule 9: Confirm the serving conditions 12:52 Rule 10: Add a meaning in the wine  13:56 Recap of the rules for your wedding wines  14:47 Conclusion  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences. Follow us on our platforms:  Website: https://winemakersshow.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winemakersshow/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1J50w14nMbVRCnKSsQ4hEP Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@winemakersshow?sub_confirmation=1 ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Join us on Wine Makers Show, the podcast that uncorks the world of wine! Hosted by Antoine, a passionate entrepreneur and wine enthusiast, this show dives deep into the stories, expertise, and journeys of the people who make wine extraordinary: winemakers, sommeliers, vintners, and industry trailblazers. What to Expect In-Depth Interviews: Hear from top figures in the wine world, from renowned vintners to unsung heroes, as they share their experiences, challenges, and secrets to success. Club Episodes: Explore specific wine topics, from production techniques to tasting tips, in focused, occasional deep dives. A Journey of Discovery: Whether you're a novice or a connoisseur, we break down the complexities of wine to make it accessible and engaging. Why Listen? Wine Makers Show is your gateway to understanding wine like never before. With a focus on storytelling and sharing, Antoine brings you closer to the heart of the wine industry, one conversation at a time. Expect authentic discussions, insider knowledge, and a celebration of the craft and culture of wine. Connect with Us Visit winemakersshow.com (https://winemakersshow.com/) to get in touch or suggest a guest. Email Antoine directly at winemakersshow@gmail.com. Follow the journey on Instagram: @winemakersshow Join the Academy (https://academy.winemakersshow.com) and learn everything about wine Tune in to Wine Makers Show and sip on the stories behind every bottle! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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