The Vinimark Podcast
The Vinimark Podcast is a series of conversations that take place along the rough edges of wine commerce, science, cellar mastery, marketing, and the rising trends amidst the industry's more adventurous pioneers. Wine journalist Jono Le Feuvre will push past the press releases and peel back the pretty labels (sometimes literally), poke some holes in wine snob folklore, and ask a pertinent and even a few awkward questions along the way - all in the name of exploring the glorious beverage that has wooed us thirsty humans for millennia.
PODCASTS
The Old Vine Project Digital Wine Academy
In this episode of the Vinimark Podcast, we interview Nadia Hefer - the driving force behind the Old Vine Project’s brand new digital education platform. Jun 29, 2023
LISTEN NOWWine's future unearthed: South African vineyards' soil revolution in a climate crisis
In this episode of the Vinimark Podcast, we explore the future of grape farming in the South African Winelands and discuss how vignerons can adapt to the challenges posed by climate change and drought. Apr 24, 2023
LISTEN NOWCapeWine 2022 - Feedback and insights from WOSA CEO Siobhan Thompson
Following on from a successful CapeWine 2022, we met up with Wines of South Africa CEO, Siobhan Thompson, to unpack the strategy behind its theme of “Sustainability 360”. Siobhan also shares some of her thoughts on the challenges facing South African wine on a global scale and gives her insight on the areas in which South African wine can grow and shine. Oct 31, 2022
LISTEN NOWTHE TIM ATKIN SA WINE REPORT - INSIGHTS FROM THE MAN HIMSELF
Just moments before the historic Tim Atkin 95+ point wine tasting in Cape Town, Jono got to sit down with Tim Atkin to discuss a full decade of Tim’s South African Wine Reports. Sep 26, 2022
LISTEN NOWThe buying power of black wine consumers
In July 2022, Vinimark gathered a panel of some of South Africa's pioneering black wine marketers, distributors and retailers to discuss the expectations and needs of black wine drinkers versus what wine marketers and retailers are actually delivering. Sep 15, 2022
LISTEN NOWWhat is regenerative viticulture?
In the run-up to Cape Wine 2022, and its theme of Sustainability 360, we spoke to author Jamie Goode about the concept of Regenerative Viticulture. Jul 10, 2022
LISTEN NOWYeast, Thiols and Wine Flavour Development
Wine geeks, assemble! In our latest podcast episode titled Yeasts, Thiols and their effect on wine flavour development, we have a fascinating contribution from Dr Carien Coetzee, the founder of Basic Wine. Apr 05, 2022
LISTEN NOWFuture-Focussed Wine Brands
In our latest podcast episode titled Future-Focussed Wine Brands, Jono speaks to Lulie Halstead, CEO of Wine Intelligence about her incredibly useful framework for helping wine producers and brands be more future focused, and strategically position themselves for maximum commercial success during the decade heading up to 2030. Feb 21, 2022
LISTEN NOWThe fine wine debate with Pauline Vicard
In our latest podcast episode titled The Fine Wine Debate, Jono speaks to CEO of the Areni Global Institute, Pauline Vicard, about her wine industry study: “The Future of the Fine Wine Consumer”. Dec 15, 2021
LISTEN NOWWomen of Wine: Felicity Carter (Executive Editor, Pix.Wine)
As part of Women’s Month, Jono sits down with Felicity Carter to discuss everything from the structure of the female brain - and the dangers of genetic determinism - through to the fine wine scene in China, and how it offers a glimmer of hope for women wine lovers. Aug 16, 2021
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