Wild Vines: Climate, Wines and Everything Between

Victoria Wilken
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A podcast about the impact of climate on wine with a mix of psychology. Each episode I speak to a variety of people working in the wine industry, from winemakers to vineyard managers to people working in the indie shops selling to the public.  Wild Vines is released every couple of weeks (ish). 

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    White Belt Leadership Mindset with Mike Best, Master of Wine

    Leave a Review In this Episode, we are joined by Master of Wine, Mike Best.  He shares his journey into working in wine and how he views Leadership as needing to be adaptive, fluid, intelligent and humble. He leans upon his Brazilian Jujitsu training by adopting a 'white-belt' mindset to Leadership. This mindset's premise is about being humble, having a growth learning attitude and to be curious about the world. He also shares his insights on working in the wine industry and what he'd like to see happen in the future world of wine. Can wine go mainstream and what needs to happen for it to go mainstream?  I've shared a few of my thoughts on Leadership too; drawing upon Self-Determination Theory; Signalling Theory, Locus of Control, Power Distance and Humble Leadership. I also talk about 'Area 47' (Levitin, The Organised Mind) and delve into the brain for some inspiration on Leadership and Perceiving Future Events.  The date of 1290 refers to when Leadership first appeared in Text. It's a much debated topic and one that I loved sinking my teeth into. I have a background in Occupational Psychology, Psychometrics and Psychology Coaching.  This is a jam packed episode with so many pearls of wisdom to take away (Mike's- not mine).  If you are interested in becoming a Master of Wine, then get in touch with Mike Best or The Master of Wine Programme. See Links below. Here are some links; Mike Best MW | The Institute of Masters of Wine Mike Best MW, Wine Educator at WSET School London | Wine & Spirit Education Trust Mike Best - Master of Wine and London Wine Competition Judge Mike Best (@tasteandmake) • Instagram photos and videos Credits Music @MobyGratis.com Eliot Jones from Collected Fictions Collected Fictions (@collected.fictions) • Instagram photos and videos Jeanne Bobinet from Calvez Bobinet Estate, Saumur.  Calvez Bobinet – Vins Vivants | Vignerons naturels

    White Belt Leadership Mindset with Mike Best, Master of Wine

  2. Sep 7

    Do you have the Luck Radar? Richard Hemming, MW shares his journey into becoming a Master of Wine.

    Leave a Review What is luck? Can you create your own luck? Do you have the Luck Radar? In this episode, we are joined by Richard Hemming, MW (Master of Wine) who is based in Singapore. He generously shares his journey into the wine industry and how he became a Master of Wine, one of the hardest exams on the planet! I was struck by his interpretation of luck and how he became a writer for Jancis Robinson. I weave together this idea of the lucky mindset versus the unlucky mindset and whether luck is something we can cultivate. Hopefully, you'll find this not only interesting to listen to but to also take away a few tips from the works of Richard Wiseman (Psychologist) and from my own expertise as a Psychology Coach. I work with clients to develop strategies around organisation, energy management, leadership and sometimes developing a 'Lucky Radar'. Have you got The Luck Radar? Music by MobyGratis.com You can reach Richard Hemming, MW, here; Richard Hemming MW Richard Hemming MW (@richardhemming) • Instagram photos and videos And me (The lucky one), here; Giving Space to Coaching

    Do you have the Luck Radar? Richard Hemming, MW shares his journey into becoming a Master of Wine.

  3. Aug 24

    Biophilia on The Rocks in Saint Lambert du Lattay with Romaine and Justine from Domaine des Myotosis

    Leave a Review Have you ever wanted to jump into a big muddy puddle? When did you last see a muddy puddle? We explore the relationship with how the climate is impacting the vineyard. We are excited to hear about Romaine and Justine's own experiences of owning and working a vineyard in Saint Lambert du Lattay. The Elders say 'A great vintage is a drought on an excess of rain' so maybe Romaine and Justine can expect a great vintage from 2026. How will they adapt to the continuing heatwaves and where might they look for inspiration to learn? Back to muddy puddles- we examine the connection we have with nature. This is known as 'Biophilia'- a deep relationship we have with life and nature and link this to working in the vineyard. So, if you find yourself in Loire Valley, go and visit them at Domaine des Myosotis. https://www.instagram.com/domaine.des.myosotis Music by Mobygratis.com https://youtu.be/wbb5uzj1b3I?si=JIdNYmKfeakBCsC3  Biophilic Design. TED Talks. Oliver Heath.

    Biophilia on The Rocks in Saint Lambert du Lattay with Romaine and Justine from Domaine des Myotosis

  4. Aug 12

    Undergoing Osmose in Loire Valley with Camille and Pierre

    Leave a Review Camille and Pierre, negotiant winemakers in Loire Valley created Osmose. They make wines that are honest and alive. This is the 2nd Episode on the Loire Valley region. We get to try their Chenin Blanc wine, Madeline 2024. Listen in as we slurp and wax lyrical about the delicious and salty precise chenin blanc that feels so alive and full of energy. You can find them on instagram; https://www.instagram.com/osmose.camille.pierre?igsh=MW5nN2ZrNjk0MGY5bg== The wines that Camille recommends when sitting with friends are: https://www.instagram.com/bonnetcotton?igsh=MW91eTR4bGEyNDB3MQ== https://www.instagram.com/francoisroussetmartin?igsh=MWJycThyaWh4OXR5dA== Music by Mobygratis.com Next episode we visit Loire Valley for our final trip. We hear Romaine and Justine share their story of working in the wine industry. Join us then.  Big thank you for listening and to Camille and Pierre for sharing their love of wine with us. Sante.

    Undergoing Osmose in Loire Valley with Camille and Pierre

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    Wild Vines Trailer

    Leave a Review A podcast about Wine and the impact Climate Change is having on the world of wine, from the vineyards to the wineries, the retailers and the consumers.  I have a background in Psychology and have always been curious about the mind and behaviour. I explore the personalities of the people who are working in the world of wine. I love music, art and culture so you will sometimes hear a poem or a quote from someone's favourite writer.  Grab yourself a glass of something delicious and let's get amongst the Wild Vines.  Music Credits: Moby Gratis

  6. Jul 21

    Female Generations Working the Vines in Loire Valley: A glass of red wine a day is a hot medicine.

    Leave a Review In this episode, I speak with Jeanne Bobinet, the Great grandaughter of Ida and the daughter of the wine maker, Sebastien Bobinet. Jeanne shares the story of Ida and George and how they met and the challenges they faced during the first World War. Growing up as a wine maker's daughter, she tells us from her perspective how challenging it can be when the vines are your life and livelihood. The sacrifices people make and the love and passion they have for treating the land with respect.  Jeanne brings us up to date with the Calvez-Bobinet Natural Wine Estate and the work that her step mother, Emeline Calvez has put in over the years to establish the Estate as a producer of creative and delicious, natural wines. One of the first Orange wines to be made from the grape, Chenin Blanc. This wine is a tribute to Ida and the vivacious and strong female figure that she was. I hope you will enjoy listening to this episode and to feel inspired to go and visit the Loire Valley and the region of Saumur, especially to the Calvez-Bobinet Estate itself, where you can have a tour of the Vines and the Caves carved from the Tuffeau Limestone.  Here are some links; Calvez Bobinet – Vins Vivants | Vignerons naturels Our wines • Domaine Mosse Giving Space to Coaching The Loire Valley Music Credits: Moby Gratis

    Female Generations Working the Vines in Loire Valley: A glass of red wine a day is a hot medicine.

  7. Jul 5

    Collected Fictions; Blurring the lines between dreaming, living and natural wine in a gritty and much loved seaside town.

    Leave a Review Where philosophy meets the wine bar. Eliot has created a space where the locals can experience something that blurs the lines between the dreaming world and the living world. Expect a wine list, it doesn't exist. Go in with an open mind. Collected Fictions is a natural wine bar that is doing things a little differently. The wines are carefully selected and offered to the locals to engage with the liquid in the glass. Is it a Sauvignon blanc? A Semillon? Or a mind bending Macabeo? And, does it matter? Is the taste of it on your tongue or the feel of it in your mouth the point?  Collected Fictions exists in London Road, St Leonards-on-sea. The place I was born and grew up. This architecturally beautiful seaside town is raw, gritty and equisitely elegant. It's full of quirky spots to eat, taste and experience the eccentric.  Eliot shares his passion for philosophy, flavour and stripped back honesty. He reveals his relationship with performance and how his philosophical readings led him to understand the world with a more structured lens. What if the living consciousness that appears to be reality is just the dream and the dream is the reality? Confused- Maybe.......but grab yourself a glass of something natural, relax and let's get into the Wild Vines.  https://www.instagram.com/collected.fictions/ The wine is Marius Long, Allo Allo, Region: Padern, Hautes Corbières, Aude, Languedoc, France. The Quote:  “The mind was dreaming. The world was its dream.” ― Jorge Luis Borges Collected Fiction. London Road. St Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex.

    Collected Fictions; Blurring the lines between dreaming, living and natural wine in a gritty and much loved seaside town.

  8. Jun 16

    Is Wine the next future career for Generation Alpha? Rachel explains why the world of wine has it all.

    Leave a Review I heard Rachel Lee on The Wine Blast Podcast, talking about how pleasurable it is to share a glass of wine with friends. I got in touch and voila, we made this episode together. Her journey began high up in the Pyrenees on a family holiday with clouds and a goat for company. This is a story about how the world of wine could offer an exciting opportunity for the next generation (Generation Alpha). We explore what a typical day looks like and the fun along the way. If you love to travel, share soul stories, enjoy tasting great food and wine, then this is the episode for you.  In the midst of chatting with Rachel over the last few weeks, Cobble Hill Wine, where Rachel is the Head Winemaker there, won the IEWA 2026  Best Still White Wine award for their 2025 Bacchus. Huge congratulations to Rachel, Emma Rice (Consultant Wine Maker) and the whole team at Cobble Hill. I'm looking forward to trying this. I'm a huge fan of Bacchus!! I'm launching this episode as the Norwich Wine Week begins. There's an app to download and lots of events to attend. So, sit back, grab yourself a glass of something delicious and let's get amongst The Wild Vines. Thanks to Cobble Hill Wine and to Rachel Lee: Head Winemaker at Cobble Hill Wine. Music by Moby Gratis. https://mobygratis.com/ Links to more information: https://www.cobblehillnorfolk.com/our-story https://www.wsetglobal.com/

    Is Wine the next future career for Generation Alpha? Rachel explains why the world of wine has it all.

  9. May 25

    Parissa, A nomad female winemaker.

    Leave a Review We meet Parissa, a nomad female winemaker. She is based in Frome in Somerset where she runs the Rye Wine Bar with her partner, Jack Lewens. You'll find them at The Station in Frome in the South West of England. if you find yourself there, go and say hi and try her delicious wine made under the label 'From Paris' and distributed by the marvellous team at Wines under The Bonnet.  Parissa shares with us the challenges of being a winemaker in the UK with the changing climate and her journey into working in the wine industry. It's a fascinating story and one to be enjoyed with a glass of something cool and delicious, hopefully a glass of Parissa's Pinot Noir, 'From Paris'. A head's up- she shares about her own personal health diagnosis of BRCA 1 (26 minutes in). I give a reminder just before it comes in. If this is a personal issue for you, please take care and feel free to skip ahead to 28 minutes 45 seconds in where she shares something that is so uplifting and inspiring. Parissa is my very first guest on this podcast which is all about wine, the people behind the scenes who work with passion and tenacity or sheer madness, to bring us the most delicious drink in the world (sorry beer and cider lovers out there!) and how the changing climate is impacting the wine industry. I also have a background in Occupational Psychology and weave in elements of this fascinating topic to diver deeper into the complexities surrounding the grief people are experiencing right now with climate change.  Parissa touches on her own dyslexia and I share a bit about my own AuDHD (Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Not liking that word- disorder; we both individually share how it's actually a strength and not a deficit. This is a personal story and represents our individual opinions only. Everyone is different and if this topic is personal to you, please take care and refer to the links in the show notes below. I've added links for you to find out more; especially if you have been affected by any of the sensitive topics that we touch upon in this episode. You can follow and find me on; Victoria Vine Secrets on instagram or leave a comment on the episode. Thanks to Soundyard for the podcast tech support and hand holding. https://www.soundyard.org/ Music by MobyGratis www.mobygratis.com https://www.winesutb.com/blog/2026/3/17/introducing-paris-barghchi https://www.rye-bakery.com/new-page https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/brca-fact-sheet https://ovarian.org.uk/hereditary-cancer-and-risk/i-have-a-genetic-mutation/what-are-my-options-cancer-prevention/genetic-mutation-options/ https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/knowledge_base/audhd/

    Parissa, A nomad female winemaker.
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A podcast about the impact of climate on wine with a mix of psychology. Each episode I speak to a variety of people working in the wine industry, from winemakers to vineyard managers to people working in the indie shops selling to the public.  Wild Vines is released every couple of weeks (ish). 

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