South African Wine Regions
This episode explores South Africa's varied wine regions, emphasising how important regionality is to promoting the country's identity internationally.
15 Okt 201815min
South Africa (I)
South Africa has a long history of wine production, although it's only in the last twenty-five years, after a very difficult twentieth-century, that it has emerged as an important player in the intern...
8 Okt 201815min
Washington
Washington State is the second-largest producer of wine in the US after California. Its history is still very modern, but its industry is vibrant and full of potential. This episode explores the clima...
1 Okt 201813min
Oregon
Forty years ago, Oregon was a remote state few people knew about. Now it's one of the most famous Pinot Noir producing regions in the world. How did this radical change happen? And is there more to Or...
24 Sep 201817min
California Regions
Focusing on California's wine regions, from high-quality coastal areas to hot Central Valley to high elevation Sierra Foothills.
17 Sep 201816min
California Grape Varieties
Looking at some of the major grape varieties planted in California which have reflected changing trends in the wine industry and consumer habits: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardon...
10 Sep 201817min
US (I) - The Beginnings
The history of US wine goes back to the Puritans landing in 1620. But attempts at winemaking were often hit by both natural and human forces. Since the 1970s, though, the USA has emerged as the fourth...
13 Aug 201815min
Uruguay and Brazil
Uruguay may lie in the shadow of Argentina and Brazil, but it produces high quality wine, particularly from Tannat and Merlot. Brazil, on the other hand, produces a lot more wine but of lower quality ...
6 Aug 201813min
