the first of a couple of episodes over the english wine harvest, chatting to some of the best winemakers in the country. firstly we catch up with, perhaps a hungover, perhaps just in a reflective mood tommy grimshaw. we chat through his winemaking style, and outlook on a peaceful life guided by the grower vignerons of champagne.

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we’re just absolutely delighted to have the actual jancis robinson on the show this week. we discuss the launch of the 9th edition of the world atlas of wine, how easy it is to remain enthusiastic, and a convenient love of travel planning.

[00:00] intro and news

[04:30] actual jancis robinson interview starts

[05:02] discussing the 9th edition of the world atlas of wine

[06:22] climate change and sustainability

[11:15] choosing new regions for the atlas

[17:03] mw tasting and theory tips

[20:13] life outside of wines and travel plans

[21:10] tv spots as the first wine influencer

[24:14] wrap up

we catch up with master somm, stefan neumann this week, studying wines as soon as legally possible to find the perfect food and wine combinations, while serving raymond blanc trousseau for breakfast.

[00:00] intro

[01:02] wine trade news

[06:43] stefan neumann ms: from austria to le manoir

[14:15] an early start to the ms journey

[15:30] studying hard for the exams

[21:02] giving back to the next generation

[24:14] blind tasting courses and teaching

[25:06] what excites stefan about wine now

[30:00] life beyond wine: fitness, gardens and other passions