The Vinimark Podcast

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The Vinimark Podcast

The Vinimark Podcast is a series of conversations that take place along the rough edges of wine commerce, science, cellar mastery, marketing, and the rising trends amidst the industry's more adventurous pioneers. Wine journalist Jono Le Feuvre will push past the press releases and peel back the pretty labels (sometimes literally), poke some holes in wine snob folklore, and ask a pertinent and even a few awkward questions along the way - all in the name of exploring the glorious beverage that has wooed us thirsty humans for millennia.

  1. 10/14/2024

    Wild and Wonderful Wine Yeasts with Neil Jolly

    In this episode, Jono dives into the wild world of wine yeast, along wit the microscopic revolution that's underway!   Our guest is Neil Jolly, a senior microbiologist at Infruitec-Nietvoorbij research station. Neil has spent his life working in the field of wine microbiology, but more specifically in the field of non-Saccharomyces yeasts, and their role in the improvement of wine quality.

    22 min
  2. The 2024 Tim Atkin SA Wine Review

    10/01/2024

    The 2024 Tim Atkin SA Wine Review

    Tim Atkin has just completed his 12th South African Wine Report, including notes on more than 2200 wines.  Jono sat down with Tim to mine out some of the most important themes in the report, including his discovery of exciting new winemakers and positive winemaking trends. Conversely, Tim also shares a few notes where he feels that South African wine could do better.

    36 min
  3. Elleunorah Allsopp on Phylloxera

    06/24/2024

    Elleunorah Allsopp on Phylloxera

    In this episode, Jono chats to the supremely eloquent Elleunorah Allsopp, the Senior Researcher at Nietvoorbij Research Farm. Elleunorah shares the fascinating history of how the vine parasite Phylloxera conquered the world, and why no one is safe just yet…!

    28 min
  4. Bio-solutions in viticulture, with Johan Reyneke

    03/26/2024

    Bio-solutions in viticulture, with Johan Reyneke

    In this episode, Jono chats to Johan Reyneke; owner of Reyneke Wines, and pioneer in biodynamic viticulture in South Africa.   The episode is primarily concerned with the fascinating world of bio-solutions in viticulture, but as so often happens when Johan is involved, the topics spread both broader and deeper; touching on the philosophy of science, the economics of animals in viticulture, and the need to restore a holistic view of farming.

    31 min

  5. 06/29/2023

    The Old Vine Project Digital Wine Academy

    In this episode of the Vinimark Podcast, we interview Nadia Hefer - the driving force behind the Old Vine Project’s brand new digital education platform.   Nadia discusses the history of the Old Vine Project, the keys to their success, and the incredible scientists and experts they’ve met along the way. She unpacks a little of the new course’s curriculum and touches on the role of hard science in support of the Old Vine Initiative, silencing the critics.

    27 min

  6. 04/11/2023

    Wine's future unearthed: South African vineyards' soil revolution in a climate crisis

    In this episode of the Vinimark Podcast, we explore the future of grape farming in the South African Winelands and discuss how vignerons can adapt to the challenges posed by climate change and drought. Our guest, viticulturist Jaco Engelbrecht, founder of Visual Viticulture and consultant to esteemed producers like Eben Sadie and Weltevreden, offers insights on strategies for future-proofing the wine industry. Jaco is also a key member of The Horsemen Wines team, a winemaking project that focuses on cultivating grape varietals that are better suited for the "apocalyptic times" brought on by climate change.

    34 min

  7. 10/31/2022

    CapeWine 2022: Feedback and insights from WOSA CEO Siobhan Thompson

    Following on from a successful CapeWine 2022, we met up with Wines of South Africa CEO, Siobhan Thompson, to unpack the strategy behind its theme of “Sustainability 360”. Siobhan also shares some of her thoughts on the challenges facing South African wine on a global scale and gives her insight on the areas in which South African wine can grow and shine.

    15 min

  8. 09/26/2022

    The Tim Atkin SA Wine Report - Insights from the man himself

    Just moments before the historic Tim Atkin 95+ point wine tasting in Cape Town, Jono got to sit down with Tim Atkin to discuss a full decade of Tim’s South African Wine Reports.  This podcast includes Tim's highlights of the year, and what excites him for the future of South African wine. Points discussed in this episode include the state of South African wine in global markets, the future of Syrah in the country, and the need for vignerons to begin future-proofing against climate change.

    22 min
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The Vinimark Podcast is a series of conversations that take place along the rough edges of wine commerce, science, cellar mastery, marketing, and the rising trends amidst the industry's more adventurous pioneers. Wine journalist Jono Le Feuvre will push past the press releases and peel back the pretty labels (sometimes literally), poke some holes in wine snob folklore, and ask a pertinent and even a few awkward questions along the way - all in the name of exploring the glorious beverage that has wooed us thirsty humans for millennia.

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  • Creator
    Vinimark
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vinimark
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    The Vinimark Podcast

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