9 Oct 2026
Mid Strength Wines with John Forrest of Forrest Wines
Mid strength wine that still tastes like the real thing? John Forrest of Forrest Wines has been at it for 20 years and says drinkers are fed up with zero alcohol.
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UK Wine Show
by Chris Scott · English · Arts & Books
The UK Wine Show is all about wine and the UK wine scene. We interview winemakers, consumers, wine bar owners, scientists, you name it, if it is about wine in the UK we will cover it. Almost all good wine from around the world washes up on these shores so we'll find out more about the people behind
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2 Oct 2026
40 Years of Organics with Lance Piggot of Vintage Roots
Lance Piggot, co-founder of Vintage Roots, joins Chris to mark 40 years of organic wine. We cover the founding story, natural wine, regenerative farming, PIWI grapes and the future of packaging.
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25 Sep 2026
Fine Wine Investing Explained: Part 3 - The Last 20 Years
Chris looks at 22 years of Liv-ex data to see how fine wine has really performed since 2004, comparing the Liv-ex 50, 100 and 1000 against the FTSE, Dow Jones and NASDAQ, once fees and storage costs are taken into account.
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18 Sep 2026
Fine Wine Investing Explained: Part 2 - The Collector and Fine Wine Markets
Rare bottles. Bonded warehouses. Six figure sales. Chris pulls back the curtain on the fine wine collector market and how the trade really works.
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11 Sep 2026
Fine Wine Investing Explained: Part 1 - The Three Markets You Need to Know
Chris Scott breaks down the fine wine investment market: the three distinct markets, and why provenance and storage make or break a wine's value.
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4 Sep 2026
Dr Darrell Lizamore on The Genetics of PIWI Grape Varieties
Why do some grape varieties resist mildew while others don't? Dr Darrell Lizamore breaks down the genetics of PIWI grapes and what it takes to breed disease resistance into a vine without losing flavour.
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24 Jul 2026
Dr Darrell Lizamore on Breeding New Clones of Sauvignon Blanc
Dr Darrell Lizamore of the Bragato Research Institute explains how New Zealand scientists are breeding new clones of Sauvignon Blanc, aiming for disease resistance, frost tolerance and better flavour without losing the grape's true identity.
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17 Jul 2026
The Science of Grapevine Genetics, from Clonal Selection to CRISPR
Dr Darrell Lizamore of New Zealand Winegrowers explains how grapevine genetics really works, from centuries of clonal selection and mass selection to induced mutation, transgenics, CRISPR gene editing and epigenetics.
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10 Jul 2026
Can PIWI Grapes Protect New Zealand from Powdery Mildew? With Jim White of Cloudy Bay
Powdery mildew is getting harder to control in Marlborough. Jim White of Cloudy Bay explains why, and why a new generation of disease-resistant PIWI grape varieties might be the answer New Zealand growers have been waiting for.
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3 Jul 2026
Jim White on Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and 40 Years of Marlborough
Get up close and personal with Jim White as he shares his insights on Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and the region that has shaped it.
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26 Jun 2026
What Does WineGB Do Nicola Bates on Advocacy, Policy and the Future of English Wine
WineGB. 500 members. One CEO. Nicola Bates joins Chris to talk lobbying, duty reform, hybrid grapes and why English wine needs government support to keep growing.
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19 Jun 2026
English Wine The Numbers The Challenges and The Opportunity - Nicola Bates WineGB
How many bottles does England actually make? Where are we exporting? And can vineyards really make money? WineGB CEO Nicola Bates has the numbers - and some honest answers.
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12 Jun 2026
From Dry River to Oraterra: Wilco Lam on Regenerative Viticulture and Large Format Oak
Wilco Lam brought his whole team with him when he left Dry River. Now at Oraterra in Martinborough, he tells Chris Scott what it really takes to build something new from the ground up.
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5 Jun 2026
20 Years of Change in the UK Wine Trade with James Ellis
James Ellis of Ellis Wines first appeared on the UK Wine Show in 2006. He's back in 2026 and we asked him the same fundamental questions. His answers reveal just how much the UK wine trade has shifted in two decades.
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29 May 2026
Wilco Lam on Martinborough, Wairarapa Wine and Why Wind Matters
Wilco Lam, chair of the Wairarapa Winegrowers Association and winemaker at Oraterra, joins Chris Scott to explore Martinborough's terroir, wind-driven viticulture, wine tourism growth and the varieties shaping this corner of New Zealand.
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22 May 2026
Chardonnay Clones Explained with Ian Quinn of Two Terraces Hawke's Bay
Five clones. One vineyard. Endless complexity. Ian Quinn of Two Terraces in Hawkes Bay explains why he grows five different Chardonnay clones and what each one contributes to the final wine.
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15 May 2026
Contract Growing, Rare Varieties and Hawkes Bay with Ian Quinn from Two Terraces
You plant Gamay. A grape expert visits. Turns out it is Pinot Noir. Only in wine. Ian Quinn of Two Terraces joins us to talk Hawkes Bay, Chenin Blanc, Gamay and building a vineyard from the ground up.
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8 May 2026
Is New Zealand Albarino Any Good
Ian Quinn of Two Terraces in Hawkes Bay grows Albarino for several winemakers across the region. We explore how and why they came to plant the variety, the different styles being produced, and why New Zealand Albarino is proving to be very good indeed.
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1 May 2026
Big Vine Theory Research with Dr Paul Epee
Viticulturists will love geeking out on this episode as we explore the latest in training methods and big vine theory with Dr Paul Epee, research scientist at the Bragato Institute in Marlborough.
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24 Apr 2026
Innesto and Innovation from Toscana IGT with Sofia Ricasoli
Chris meets Sofia Ricasoli in Soho to launch her new wines, including Innesto No.1, a multi-vintage Toscana IGT blend. She explains how the project brings a fresh, modern vision to her family's centuries-old winemaking tradition.
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17 Apr 2026
New Zealand Wine Insights with Brent Linn
How does Hawkes Bay sit within the overall New Zealand wine scene. Brent Linn from the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association joins the podcast to share insights into the region's role, strengths and future within the industry.
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10 Apr 2026
Hawkes Bay Overview with Brent Linn
We talk to Brent Linn to get an overview of the Hawkes Bay wine region on the North Island of New Zealand.
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27 Mar 2026
Shining a Light on Vineyards with Dr Paul Epee on UV Trials and Wine Quality
Could a robot with UV light replace fungicide and change your wine? Dr Paul Epee from BRI shares trial results and why the wines did taste different.
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20 Mar 2026
UVC Lights in Vineyards with Dr Paul Epee of the Bragato Research Institute
We delve into research into UV light treatment for powdery mildew with Dr Paul Epee at the Bragato Research Institute (BRI) in Marlborough, New Zealand.
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13 Mar 2026
The New Zealand Wine Business with John Macpherson
John MacPherson (Mac) of Advintage Wine gets real about the NZ wine industry. The supermarket dominance, Sauvignon Blanc oversupply crises, and how boutique producers are still crushing it through the tough times.
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6 Mar 2026
What Kiwis Are Drinking with John Macpherson of Advintage
Advintage is one of the biggest online wine retailers in New Zealand, located in Hawke's Bay since 1999. We ask owner John (Mac) what wines Kiwis are drinking these days.
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27 Feb 2026
TW Wines with Paul Tietjen and Geordie Witters in Gisborne
Explore the wines being made in Gisborne in New Zealand with Paul and Geordie of TW Wines.
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19 Feb 2026
Matawhero Wines with Kirsten Searle
We catch up with Kirsten Searle, owner of Matawhero Wines in Gisborne located on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. She is a dynamic producer in the region, producing a wide range of premium quality wine styles.
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13 Feb 2026
New Zealand Wine Oversupply and Albarino Innovation with Mark Thompson from GisVin
Discover how New Zealands wine industry is navigating a major grape oversupply and why some producers are turning to Albarino for the future. Chris chats with winemaker Mark Thompson from GisVin about market pressures, pricing realities, and the experime
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6 Feb 2026
The business of Gisborne wine with Mark Thompson from GisVin
We delve into the business of making wine in Gisborne on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, with Mark Thompson head winemaker at GisVin.
About UK Wine Show
The UK Wine Show is all about wine and the UK wine scene. We interview winemakers, consumers, wine bar owners, scientists, you name it, if it is about wine in the UK we will cover it. Almost all good wine from around the world washes up on these shores so we'll find out more about the people behind
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