The VinConnect Podcast

Kevin Sidders

Want to know more about the world's top international wineries, the people behind them, and the burning issues on their minds? Join Kevin Sidders, the President of VinConnect, as he interviews the owners, proprietors and winemakers of the estates that produce many of the world's best wines, from the most prestigious regions in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and beyond.

Episodes

  1. 05/21/2025

    Episode #7 -- The Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, featuring Alberic Bichot, Proprietor of Maison Albert Bichot

    In this episode, Alberic Bichot talks about the history of the famed Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, how it all works, and how people (even individuals) can participate in buying barrels and having personalized wines made.

    42 min

  2. 03/05/2025

    Episode 6: Breaking Barriers, featuring Chiara Boschis of E. Pira and the Barolo Revolution

    In this episode, Daria interviews Chiara Boschis, a trailblazer woman winemaker in Barolo, who shares her unique journey in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Chiara discusses the evolution of the Barolo region and the challenges faced by women in the wine world. She talks about the importance of supporting farmers and fair, sustainable practices in the vineyard. She reflects on her childhood in Piemonte, the Barolo Boys revolution, and her ambitious projects for the future of her winery.  To join the E. Pira - Chiara Boschis free U.S. mailing List, click here and enter your email address. Expect to receive new releases 2-3 times per year, with no cost or obligation.

    43 min

  3. 12/11/2024

    Episode 5: Ürziger Würzgarten Pinot Noir and Other Crazy Projects, featuring Erni Loosen of Dr. Loosen

    In this episode, Erni Loosen talks about several of his exciting new projects, including his GG Reserve program, extended barrel-aged Tradition wines, a new Urgizer Wurtzgarten Pinot Noir(!), and his first foray into Burgundy! To join the Dr. Loosen U.S. mailing list, click here and enter your email address. Expect to receive new releases 2-3 times per year, with no cost or obligation.

    1h 6m

  4. 08/28/2024

    Episode 4: Organic and Biodynamic Winemaking, featuring Pepe Raventós of Spain's Raventós i Blanc

    Pepe Raventós joins the VinConnect podcast to discuss organic and biodynamic winemaking, expressing a wine's true sense of place, and how leaving the Cava appellation has enabled the estate's sparkling wines to be accurately viewed as competing favorably with the best of Champagne.

    33 min

  5. 07/01/2024

    Episode 3: The Evolution of Chianti Classico, featuring Laura Bianchi, Proprietor of Castello di Monsanto

    Laura shares some history of her family's estate, the bottling of Il Poggio as Chianti's first single-vineyard wine in 1962 and how that influenced the creation of the Gran Selezione designation in 2014, her role as a pioneering woman winemaker in the region, and the impact of increasing tourism on the region.

    32 min

  6. 04/29/2024

    Episode 2: Winegrowing in Lebanon. Featuring Marc Hochar, proprietor of Chateau Musar

    In this episode we speak with Marc Hochar of Chateau Musar, Lebanon's most renowned wine estate, regarding the region's special terroir, Musar's approach to organic winemaking, and what makes their wines so distinctive and special to be known around the world.

    46 min

  7. 03/06/2024

    Episode 1: An American Bought a Burgundy Estate?! Featuring Mark O'Connell, Domaine Clos de la Chapelle

    Today Mark O'Connell shares the surprising story of how he (an American) came to acquire an estate in Burgundy, and how he has built his brand into a respected mid-size producer of Premier and Grand Cru red and white Burgundy.

    48 min
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About

Want to know more about the world's top international wineries, the people behind them, and the burning issues on their minds? Join Kevin Sidders, the President of VinConnect, as he interviews the owners, proprietors and winemakers of the estates that produce many of the world's best wines, from the most prestigious regions in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and beyond.

Information

  • Creator
    Kevin Sidders
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kevin Sidders
  • Show Website
    The VinConnect Podcast