Episodes

  • Ep 563: Anne McHale MW, The Top 6 Pitfalls for D6 Students and How to Address Them
    Nov 22 2024

    Special link: www.interpretingwine.com/D6webclass

    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode focusing on WSET D6 dissertation technique, with Anne McHale MW.

    Today, Anne will cover the six pitfalls she’s observed based on her extensive analysis of the examiners report and from discussing feedback received by prior D6 students.

    Also giving tips on how to address each pitfall.

    Essential listening for any student submitting their D6 assignment in 2025, who want to get the best marks possible.

    If you’re looking for additional support with the current D6 assignment, you may like to know, Anne is currently offering paid access to recordings of her recent webclasses.

    The first featuring Caroline Hermann MW covering the Virginia wine industry through the lens of the D6 assignment.

    The second features Anne in-depth on D6 technique.

    There are many additional resources included with purchases, which I’ll mention in the show outro, so do listen to the end to hear those.

    I have partnered with Anne to offer Interpreting Wine listeners purchasing one or both webinars via my affiliate link a unique set of bonuses.

    Bonus 1 - access to the completely updated overview doc covering all WSET Diploma episodes on Interpreting Wine.

    And bonus 2 - access to a Private podcast feed that collects all of Anne’s Interpreting Wine podcast appearances in one place. Bonuses that will not be available anywhere else in 2024.

    To learn more or to purchase the webinars and secure your Interpreting Wine bonuses.

    Head to www.interpretingwine.com/D6webclass (link in shownotes)

    Enjoy!

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:04) Anne McHale MW intro

    (00:05:40) Pitfall 1: Relying on a limited number of sources

    (00:10:14) Pitfall 2:Inadequate or ushed referencing

    (00:15:00) Pitfall 3: Becoming overwhelmed by the volume of information available

    (00:18:27) Pitfall 4: Being descriptive rather than analytical

    (00:22:30) Pitfall 5: Not respecting the weightings and exceeding the word count

    (00:27:23) Pitfall 6: Over-reliance on AI tools

    (00:39:20) Webclass Bonus Material

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/563

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    GUEST CONTACT: Anne McHale MW, The Top 6 Pitfalls for D6 Students and How to Address Them

    www.interpretingwine.com/D6webinar

    Date recorded: 6 Nov 2024

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    41 mins
  • Ep 562: Rest of Georgia Snapshot, 2024 Georgia Travel Series, 3/3
    Nov 19 2024

    We continue the 2024 Georgia Travel Series today in the company of three guests who will offer us a range of viewpoints on life outside of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. This episode will hopefully not only encourage you to book your flight to this incredible country. But also to guide towards less obvious places to explore outside of Tbilisi while you’re there.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:50) Nika Jeiranashvil

    (00:25:20) Keto Ninidze

    (00:45:10) Nina Charchanidze

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/562

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    The New Investors
    http://newinvestors.dk/
    Contact: glenn@velournet.dk

    GUEST CONTACT:

    https://www.gnta.ge

    Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/562

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    2024 Georgia Travel series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 - Georgian Wine Fairs

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 - Tbilisi Spotlight

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 - Rest of Georgia Snapshot

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep 561: Tbilisi Spotlight, 2024 Georgia Travel Series, 2/3
    Oct 14 2024

    We continue the 2024 Georgia Travel Series today in the company of four guests who will offer us a range of viewpoints on the Georgian capital Tbilisi. This episode will hopefully not only encourage you to book your flight to this incredible city. But also to guide towards less obvious ways to explore Tbilisi while you’re there.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:50) Nathan Moss

    (00:17:20) Giorgi Andghuladze

    (00:25:00) Nina Akhaladze

    (00:36:34) Zaza Khutsishvili

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/561

    If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌

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    The New Investors
    http://newinvestors.dk/
    Contact: glenn@velournet.dk

    GUEST CONTACT: Tbilisi Spotlight

    https://gnta.ge

    Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024

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    2024 Georgia Travel series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 - Georgian Wine Fairs

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 - Tbilisi Spotlight

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 - Rest of Georgia Snapshot

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    56 mins
  • Ep 560: Georgian Wine Fairs, 2024 Georgia Travel Series, 1/3
    Aug 15 2024

    We kick things off today in the company of three guests to discuss the series of Wine Fairs that take place in and around Tbilisi each year in May. During my visit this included the two day Zero Compromise Fair, The Saamuri Wine Fair, Sherekilebi and the New Wine Fair. Absolutely making this the best time of the year to visit. For those who want to taste local and international wines, poured by the winemakers and meet other wine lovers from around the world.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:00) Iago Bitarishvili

    (00:12:41) Maia Tchokhonelidze

    (00:20:43) Aidan Raftery

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/560

    If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌

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    The New Investors
    http://newinvestors.dk/
    Contact: glenn@velournet.dk

    CONTACT:

    Georgia National Tourism Administration

    https://gnta.ge

    Date recorded: 8-11 May 2024

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    2024 Georgia Travel series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/560 - Georgian Wine Fairs

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/561 - Tbilisi Spotlight

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/562 - Rest of Georgia Snapshot

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    39 mins
  • Ep 559: Sierra de Gredos Terroir Deep Dive, DOP Cebreros Series ep 3/3
    Jun 24 2024

    I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to back the DOP Cebreros Series. Specially commissioned by for your listening pleasure by DOP Cebreros.

    Today we close out the series in what I think is the most logical of places, in the vineyads. This landmark episode serves as a virtual tour of three representative zones of the Sierra de Gredos: El Tiemblo, Tietár Valley and Villanueva de Ávila

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:02:06) Pete Irvine - Las Rocosas - El Tiemblo

    (00:14:16) Teresa Conde - Lanzahita - Tietár Valley

    (00:42:41) Barabara Requejo - Las Herguijuelas - Villanueva de Ávila

    (01:02:45) Barabara Requejo - Navarrevisca

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/559

    If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌

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    The New Investors
    http://newinvestors.dk/
    Contact: glenn@velournet.dk

    GUEST CONTACT: Sierra de Gredos terroir discovery, DOP Cebreros

    https://www.dopcebreros.com

    Date recorded: 3 June 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/559

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    DOP Cebreros series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/551 - Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/558 - Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/559 - Gredos Terroir Deep Dive

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep 558: Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage, DOP Cebreros Series, 2/3
    Jun 20 2024

    We continue the DOP Cebreros series today with coverage of Conectando Gredos 2024

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:03:25) Daniel Ramos - Bodegas Daniel Ramos

    (00:12:17) Barbara Requejo - Las Pedreras

    (00:19:45) Ariana Rolich - AR Wine

    (00:31:11) Doreen Auerbach - Vino y se quedó

    (00:39:35) Agustín Trapero - Sommelier

    (00:45:27) León Benazerraf and Begoña Diaz-Urgorri - Bruma Agrícola

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/558

    If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌

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    The New Investors
    http://newinvestors.dk/
    Contact: glenn@velournet.dk

    GUEST CONTACT: Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage

    https://www.dopcebreros.com

    Date recorded: 2 June 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/558

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    DOP Cebreros series direct links (3)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/551 - Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/558 - Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/559 - Gredos Terroir Deep Dive

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    55 mins
  • Ep 557: Alex Taylor, The Online Tasting Company, PEER 2 PEER Series, 2/5
    Jun 17 2024

    We continue the PEER 2 PEER series today in the company of Alex Taylor of The Online Tasting Company. In what is a fantastic deep dive into an entrepreneurial journey that began in early 2020.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    (00:01:30) Alex Taylor Origin Story

    (00:03:10) Discuss the problem they solve

    (00:06:05) Sulphites deep dive

    (00:13:30) The discovery

    (00:23:20) Adaptations they made to the processes

    (00:29:30) Takeaways

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/557

    If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌

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    The New Investors
    http://newinvestors.dk/
    Contact: glenn@velournet.dk

    GUEST CONTACT: Alex Taylor, The Online Tasting Company

    https://www.onlinetasting.co

    Date recorded: 29 April 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/557

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    PEER 2 PEER series direct links (5)

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/556 - Jenni Davis, Grape Nights

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/557 - Alex Taylor, The Online Tasting Company

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    33 mins
  • Ep 556: Jenni Davis, Grape Nights, PEER 2 PEER Series, 1/5
    May 23 2024

    We kick things off this series today in the company of Jenni Davis of Grape Nights. In today’s conversation we focus on her journey of planting a small vineyard. And the challenges she and her husband have overcome to this point.

    (00:00:08) Episode intro

    Jenni Davis Origin Story

    Starting the Wine Journey

    Pre-prepping

    Prepping the land

    Planting

    Grape choice and Future sales

    Looking ahead

    If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/556

    If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks! 👌👌

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    The New Investors
    http://newinvestors.dk/
    Contact: glenn@velournet.dk

    GUEST CONTACT: Jenni Davis, Grape Nights

    @thewinequeen_

    @grapenights

    Date recorded: 29 April 2024

    Listen and subscribe - https://www.interpretingwine.com/556

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    PEER 2 PEER series direct links

    https://www.interpretingwine.com/556 - Jenni Davis, Grape Nights

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    30 mins