In today's episode we will explore the wider impact of the Ampelographic Days in the company of Marc Vachet, Plaimont's Former Export Director and Brit Mark Robbins, Area Sales Director for Northern Europe.

This episode covers:

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:26) Reflections on our experiences and field trips organised by Plaimont over the two days

(00:14:00) Big Idea #1 Science Meets Memory

(00:22:50) Big Idea #2 Biodiversity over monoculture and

(00:28:30) Big Idea #3 Global and local exchange.

(00:35:40) What is still to come in the next edition of the event and how you can be involved

(00:38:35) Your invite to join the movement

Reach out to Plaimont www.plaimont.com/en/contact

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GUEST CONTACT: Marc Vachet and Mark Robbins, https://www.plaimont.com/en

Published writing from the 2025 conference:

https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/ungrafted-vines-and-storied-wines

https://itervitis.eu/the-strategic-power-of-ampelography-beyond-science-toward-storytelling/

Date recorded: 30 October 2025

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We close out the Wines of South Africa Tasting series today in the company of Barbara Melck, Reyneke

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:08) Barbara Melck Origin Story and Journey to Reyneke

(00:06:52) Reyneke Cornerstone Story

(00:14:49) Polkadraai Hills intro and Wine Tasting - Estate Range Sauvignon Blanc 2024

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The New Investors
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GUEST CONTACT: Barbara Melck, Reyneke

https://www.reynekewines.co.za

Date recorded: 13 Oct 2026

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Episode: Episode 612 at https://www.interpretingwine.com/listen

We continue the Wines of South Africa Tasting series today in the company of Kiara Farmer, Hazendal Wine Estate

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:05) Kiara Farmer Origin Story and Hazendal culture

(00:08:30) Wine Tasting - Estate Collection White Blend

(00:12:20) Unique Stories and Looking ahead to 2027

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GUEST CONTACT: Kiara Farmer, Hazendal Wine Estate

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Date recorded: 13 Oct 2026

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Episode: Episode 611 at https://www.interpretingwine.com/listen

We continue the Wines of South Africa Tasting series today in the company of Ryan Puttick, Franschhoek Cellar and Old Road Wine Company

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:08) Ryan Puttick Origin Story, Franschhoek Cellar and Old Road Wine Company intro

(00:06:30) Wine Tasting - Grand-Mere Semillon 2024 and virtual vineyard tour

(00:10:30) Looking ahead - market visits and harvest 2027

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GUEST CONTACT: Ryan Puttick, Franschhoek Cellar and Old Road Wine Company

https://www.dgb.co.za

Date recorded: 13 Oct 2026

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We kick off the Wines of South Africa Tasting series today in the company of Johan Jordaan, Spier Wine Farm

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:05) Johan Jordaan Origin Story and Stellenbosch culture

(00:06:08) Wine Tasting - 21 Gables Chenin Blanc 2024 and Vineyard tour

(00:14:30) Looking ahead - Telling Unique Stories, Upcoming Events and Harvest

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GUEST CONTACT: Johan Jordaan, Spier Wine Farm

https://www.spier.co.za

Date recorded: 13 Oct 2026

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We close out the The Jolly Merchants Portfolio Tasting series today in the company of Krisztián Farkas, Bodrog Bormuhely, Hungary

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:10) Krisztián Farkas Origin Story

(00:04:50) Wine Tasting - Tokaj Lapis Single Vineyard 2022

(00:08:56) Future Events - Furmint February 2027 and local Hungarian hospitality

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The New Investors
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GUEST CONTACT: Krisztián Farkas, Bodrog Bormuhely

www.instagram.com/bodrogbormuhely

https://www.thejollymerchants.co.uk

Date recorded: 6 Oct 2026

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Episode Link: Episode 608 at https://www.interpretingwine.com/listen

We continue the The Jolly Merchants Portfolio Tasting series today in the company of Petar Georgiev, Georgiev/Milkov

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:10) Georgiev/Milkov Origin Story and the project in context

(00:06:16) Wine Tasting - Groovy Mavrud 2025

(00:09:04) Future Events - in Bulgaria and international

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GUEST CONTACT: Petar Georgiev, Georgiev/Milkov

https://www.thejollymerchants.co.uk

Date recorded: 6 Oct 2026

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Episode Link: Episode 607 at https://www.interpretingwine.com/listen

We kick things off the Jolly Merchants Portfolio Tasting Series in the company of Aphrodite Tousia Becker, Kontozisis Vineyards

(00:00:08) Intro

(00:01:10) Kontozisis Vineyards Origin Story

(00:05:56) Wine Tasting - Sun Limniona 2024

(00:10:05) Future Events -

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GUEST CONTACT: Aphrodite Tousia Becker, Kontozisis Vineyards

https://www.thejollymerchants.co.uk

Date recorded: 6 Oct 2026

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Episode Link: Episode 606 at https://www.interpretingwine.com/listen