Victor Torres Alegre is one of the most experienced winemakers in Mexico. He discusses with us how Mexican wine has changed and where he believes it is going. Amanda Barnes interviews him at his family winery on the regions, styles and varieties of Mexican …
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Get under the skin of Dundee Hills AVA with Jason Lett, winemaker and owner of The Eyrie Vineyards in this vineyard interview. Jason’s father, David Lett aka. Papa Pinot, is credited with planting the first Pinot Noir vines in the Willamette Valley after he …
Hans Backoff is credited with making the first premium wines in Mexico, with his state-of-the-art winery Monte Xanic. He has been making wine in Mexico for over 30 years and seen many of the great changes in the industry, starting when there were only …
Lapostolle winemaker Andrea Leon talks about what is unique about Apalta and why the valley has become renowned for red blends in Chile. She gives us the 101 on the terroir of Apalta, and we interview her about which varieties work best including Carmenere, …
Almaviva winemaker Michel Friou gives us his top food pairings for Almaviva’s renowned wine, a Cabernet blend from Puente Alto in Chile. And it might not be what you first expect…
Take a 360° view of Brazil’s wine region Vale dos Vinhedos in this vineyard interview with winemaker Flavio Pizzato who talks to Amanda about climate, soil, varieties and all the joys and difficulties of making wine in Brazil. Don’t forget to spin your tablet …
We talk to Peruvian winemaker Pepe Moquillaza to find out the history of Peruvian wine, the future and what you should be drinking right now. Learn about the main wine varieties, top pairings, and get an insight into Peru’s most planted grape – Quebranta. …