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Episode 26 – Andrew Jefford: Drinking with the Valkyries

Miscellaneous, Podcast, The Stories Behind Wine / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this episode, Catherine Bugué sits down with Andrew Jefford to have a deep conversation,
with a focus on Andrew’s recent book, “Drinking with the Valkyries”. Andrew speaks with conviction on finding pleasure in affordable wines while championing wines from lesser known regions like Liguria, Bandol and Georgia. You will find yourself deeply involved in the people and places in his stories, and each story is a lesson in a wine or a wine region you must know. Andrew weaves must-know wines and regions into human stories that touch on personal lives, regional strife, hidden gems, and more.

Episode 25 – Steven Spurrier: A Life In Wine

Miscellaneous, Podcast, The Stories Behind Wine / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this episode, Peter Marks and Christian Oggenfuss chat with Steven about his book, “A Life in Wine”, his memories of the Judgment of Paris, and the Pinot Noir grape variety. Sadly, Steven Spurrier passed away soon thereafter, yet not before regaling us with a bounty of historic stories and fun facts in this inspiring session.

Episode 24 – The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson

Miscellaneous, Podcast, The Stories Behind Wine / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this episode, Catherine Bugué sits down with Hugh Johnson. Hugh has been a dynamic force in wine for over 60 years. His books and publications speak for themselves with the seminal World Atlas of Wine and annual Pocket Wine Books being required reading for any wine student. Hugh not only wrote about wine throughout his career, but he was ensconced in the industry, visiting every major wine region and meeting, seemingly, with every iconic producer. If anyone knows the deep dark secrets of the industry, it is Hugh Johnson! This interview looks into Hugh’s new book, “The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson”.

Episode 23 – Oz Clarke on Wine

Podcast, The Stories Behind Wine / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this episode, Catherine Bugué sits down with the irrepressible Oz Clarke. Oz has been a positive force for wine for decades, writing and speaking with both wit and lucid prose. He was a big part of England’s wine revolution in the 90s and 2000s and an early flag bearer for the wines of Australia. The interview delves deeply into Oz’s new book, “Oz Clarke on Wine: Your Global Companion”. See if you can keep up with Oz as takes viewers through a fast-paced whirlwind of wine stories and wine facts.

Episode 22 – Hugh Johnson – The Story of a Wine Giant

Podcast, The Stories Behind Wine / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this episode, we catch up with wine legend, Hugh Johnson. Hugh has been one of the wine world’s most read and influential authors over a 60-year career. He has inspired so many to pursue further wine education and helped transform how we think about wine writing. His story is complex, thrilling, and inspiring much like many of the finest wines of the world.

Episode 21 – Steven Spurrier – The Story of Bride Valley Sparkling Wine

The Stories Behind Wine, Podcast / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this special episode, We have the opportunity to chat with one of the wine industry’s most storied and accomplished figures, Steven Spurrier, perhaps best known for organizing the 1976 Paris Testing that helped catapult Napa Valley onto the world wine stage.

Episode 20 – Wine and War – The Story of Lebanon

Podcast, The Stories Behind Wine / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this episode, Christian Oggenfuss sits with Michael Karam, the author of Wines of Lebanon and contributor to the new wine documentary Wine and War, about the rich and often war-torn history of Lebanese wines. This is their story.

Episode 19 – The Story of Franciacorta

Podcast, The Stories Behind Wine / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this episode, Christian Oggenfuss sits down with Giammario Villa an Italian native, Master Taster, sommelier, author, and ambassador for the Consorzio Franciacorta. We discuss Gammario’s journey and explore the origins of Italy’s premier sparkling wine region. This is their story.

Episode 18 – Peter Mondavi Jr. – Stories of a Dynasty

Podcast, The Stories Behind Wine / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this episode, Christian Oggenfuss has the opportunity to sit down with Peter Mondavi, Jr. of Charles Krug Winery. Christian explores Charles Krug and the Mondavi family’s rich and fascinating history and influences shaping the Napa Valley. This is their story.

Episode 17 – Rodrigo Soto – Journey to Biodynamics

Podcast, The Stories Behind Wine / By Christian Oggenfuss

In this episode, Christian Oggenfuss has the opportunity to sit down and reconnect with Rodrigo Soto a native of Chile and a passionate proponent of organic and biodynamic viticulture. Christian explores Rodrigo’s early years in Chile and how a chance meeting at a dinner party propelled him to introduce biodynamics in Chile and become one of the most respected Chilean winemakers. Today he is general manager for one of the most well-known winery groups in the US

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