Wine Talks Global

About Wine Talks Global

Welcome to the Cork & Fork Fine Wine Merchants podcast, Wine Talks Global, where passion meets expertise and the world of wine comes alive. Hosted by Antoinette Landragin, WSETDip, Wine Talks Global podcast offers a captivating glimpse into winemaking through insightful interviews with prominent winemakers and trade members. Alongside 20 years of wine-buying experience in the DC metropolitan area, Antoinette holds various wine certificates, including Champagne Master-Level, French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, and Italian Wine Professional. She and her third-generational winemaking parents from Champagne, France, are passionate about all things vino. They delve deep into various aspects, ranging from grape cultivation to fermentation techniques, allowing listeners to appreciate the artistry behind each bottle truly. The guests bring their years of expertise to the platform, presenting in-depth discussions about the characteristics of different grape varietals, terroir's influence on flavor profiles, and even emerging trends in winemaking. The professionals at Cork & Fork curated a selection of notable interviewees who provide unique perspectives on their craft and share personal anecdotes that reveal the true essence of winemaking. Whether you are an aspiring wine connoisseur or an industry professional seeking inspiration, this podcast is invaluable for expanding your knowledge and enhancing your appreciation for the world's most beloved elixir.

Publisher

Antoinette Landragin

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Feb 2024

Latest episode

6 May 2024

Latest episodes

68 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 May 2024

   Business of South African Wine Past, Present, and Future

   As the South African wine industry continues to push through unyielding alcohol restrictions, awareness of the region's struggles continues to spread worldwide. Cork & Fork Logan Circle hosted this Round Table to bring to light the ever-evolving South African wine industry's past, present, and potential future. Guests in order of appearance: - Graham Weerts, Winemaker, Jackson Family Wines, Stellenbosch, ZA // Napa Valley, CA, USA - Fran Kysela, MS, Kysela Imports from VA, USA - Jim Clarke, Marketing Manager for Wines of South Africa USA, Sommelier, Wine Writer from New York, USA - Boela Gerber, Winemaker, Groot Constantia from Stellenbosch, ZA - Caroline Hermann, MW, from Washington, DC, USA - Simon Back, CEO, Backsberg Estate Cellars from Stellenbosch, ZA - Travis Vernon, Owner, Well Crafted Wine & Beverage Co. from VA, USA - Michael Fridjhon, Visiting Professor of Wine Business, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, the University of Cape Town from Johannesburg, ZA - Malose Letsoalo, Economic Minister, Head of Trade and Investment at the Embassy, South African Embassy from Washington, DC, USA

2. 

   3 May 2024

   Austrian Wine Time: Michael Malat

   Michael Malat joins Cork & Fork for a comprehensive presentation on his winery. Michael was born into a “wine family,” the family estate he now runs. He took over the estate from his parents in 2008, making him the 10th-generation land steward. Michael studied Oenology at BOKU University of Applied Life Science and Soil Cultivation in Vienna, Austria. He worked with wine internationally in France, the USA, Argentina, and New Zealand. Michael believes in respecting what nature offers, working with the vineyards, and creating wines of great elegance and finesse.

3. 

   2 May 2024

   Austrian Wine Time: Peter Szigeti, Gols

   Markus Steigler and Peter Szigeti join Cork & Fork for an introduction to their famous Szigeti sparkling wines. Szigeti was part of the new wave of Austrian sparkling wine producers in the 1990s who focused on high-quality, traditional method Sekt. The company began in 1991 when Peter Szigeti took over the family business in the village of Gols. Peter Szigeti has made it his most important task to capture the varietal characteristics of the grape varieties in his products. He aimed to create pure indulgence with every glass of Szigeti sparkling wine. That is why Peter Szigeti and his cellar master spend a lot of time in the vineyards of our partners and suppliers. This ensures that the grapes meet the highest quality standards and that their typical varietal character will eventually characterize the sparkling wine.

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