Mireia Torres on Ancestral Vines

The Torres family are searching for historical or ancestral vines to bring back into production. We hear about the key criteria and the grapes they are focusing on.

Familia Torres are at the forefront of sustainability, find out what they are doing different with Mireia Torres, a fifth generation family member.

We go behind the scenes at the WSET with CEO Michelle Brampton to find out about the changes to culture and approach during her time as CEO.

Discover winemaking techniques used by Maison Mirabeau to make their famously delicate rose wines in this interview with Guillame Cordonis.

We dig into the Mirabeau story and how they have grown from start up to one of the leading brands in Provence over 15 years.

Delve into the world of wine ratings and scores with Paul Declerck, author of a new book How to Appreciate Wine.

We're back to Bandol, talking weather and soils with Cedric Gravier of La Suffrene.

Mary Bridges is head winemaker at Gusbourne and is passionate about yeast, a key ingredient for making sparkling wines. In this episode we find out how yeast works and is managed throughout the winemaking process.

Bandol in Provence is best known for Mourvedre to produce ageworthy, full-bodied reds. We meet up with the president of the Bandol winegrowers association to find out more about the region and grapes.

Meet Mary Bridges, head winemaker at Gusbourne Estate located in Kent producing premium sparkling and still wines. We find out how Mary began her winemaking career while studying at Plumpton College and working several vintages.