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
What 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
LISTEN NOWThe future of the On-Trade
In this episode, Jono speaks to Robert Joseph – wine critic-turned producer, industry-analyst and consultant. Joseph shares very practical ideas on how businesses in the on-trade sphere can use their own customers' behavioural data to run more strategic businesses in these tough COVID conditions. Jul 05, 2021
LISTEN NOWClimate Change with a focus on drought
In the latest Vinimark Podcast, Jono talks to the enigmatic Callie Louw - the custodian, farmer and winemaker at Porseleinberg, about the effects of drought, both in the vineyards, and also in the glass. Jun 07, 2021
LISTEN NOWOld Vines – the future of these going forward
In the latest episode of the Vinimark Podcast, we talk to Rosa Kruger, the founder of the Old Vine Project (OVP) here in South Africa. Rosa shares some fascinating insights, and puts Jono in his place on more than one occasion! They discuss the OVP's exciting new projects, talk about the need for a culture of viticulture and explore the scientific studies that show just how different old vine wines are to their younger counterparts. May 13, 2021
LISTEN NOWPodcast: Biodynamic, Organic & Natural Wines
Over the past few decades, consumers have become increasingly aware of the impact their purchases have on their well-being and that of their families and the environment. This has led to a growing demand for products that are sourced, produced, packaged and delivered as sustainably as possible Apr 09, 2021
LISTEN NOWDe-mystifying De-Alcoholised & Low-alcohol Wines
A lot of assumptions are made about the quality of non-alcoholic and de-alcoholised wines. So when Jono le Feuvre sat down with Darling Cellars Head Winemaker, Pieter-Niel Rossouw, and Cape Wine Master and SeniorWinemaker at Spier, Anton Swarts, he was somewhat surprised to hear that they can be site-specific, premium hand-crafted wines. Feb 08, 2021
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