dan’s voice is hanging on by a thread after three days at london wine fair, but there’s still plenty to get through, with three interviews recorded live from the london wine fair floor.

first up is Larry Cherubino talking margaret river chardonnay, italian varieties in australia, concrete fermenters and why modern australian wine is a long way removed from the old blockbuster stereotype.

next is Matthew Brown making the case for virginia wines, cabernet franc, acid-driven whites and why “emerging region” might be the most tired phrase in wine.

finally, Sarah Abbott arrives with strong opinions on london wine fair, “buyers only” tasting culture, talent development in wine, dancing, dogs and surviving trade week physically intact.

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[00:00] – intro, destroyed voices and surviving london wine fair

[01:24] – Charlie Holland takes over at WineGB

[02:27] – london wine fair actually feels good again

[03:26] – hospitality vat debate and why restaurants are struggling

[06:07] – Larry Cherubino on margaret river, chardonnay and modern australian wine

[13:18] – Matthew Brown on virginia wines, cab franc and cool climate drinking

[18:04] – “your cellar tells people what you don’t drink”

[21:15] – Sarah Abbott on london wine fair, “buyers only” culture and talent development in wine

[29:27] – english charmat wines and modern clairet chat

[31:20] – podcast growth, listener feedback and meeting people at the fair

[33:17] – sign-off