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In todays’ episode, join me as I chat with Justin Howard-Sneyd, a distinguished Master of Wine, wine consultant, and owner of the Domaine of the Bee winery in Roussillon. More importantly, Justin is a trustee of the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, where he's been leading two-day courses in regenerative viticulture across the UK for the past two years.

Justin walks us through the essentials of regenerative farming, distinguishing it from organic practices and biodynamics. We'll explore the certification process in this field and dive into the debated topic of whether to till or not. The crux of these decisions lies in maximizing soil health.

Discover fascinating insights into the importance of healthy soils. Did you know that the soils in the UK alone can sequester a staggering 10 billion tonnes of carbon annually? That's equivalent to one year's worth of global human emissions! The detrimental effects of practices like tilling and heavy pesticide use on soil's carbon storage capacity highlight the urgent need for viticulturists to adopt regenerative methods.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

03.40: How Justin got into teaching Regenerative farming

08.54: The pros and cons of Tilling

12.05: The many people plough and believe it to be a positive

15.15: Toxicity of copper

17.23: Using different mulches such as sheep fleece

20.27: Work principles of regenerative farming

24.39: Regenerative certifications

30.26: Applied biodynamic practices

32.15: Soil health and resilience

33.32: Justin’s intro into Regenerative Viticulture

Do go to https://www.regenerativeviticulture.org/ to sign up to their mailing letters to find out about all events and news

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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Welcome back to part two with Beatrice Bessi, our dedicated head sommelier. Beatrice's passion for wine shines through in every word, making her journey a delight to follow. In this episode, we delve into her experience with the Court of Master Sommelier exams, her recent Australian adventures, and her fascination with old vines. But our main focus is on the two Italian wine regions: Alto Adige and Trentino.

Picture snow-capped peaks and charming landscapes—Alto Adige sits at the crossroads of Austria and Switzerland, boasting a predominantly German-speaking population. Yet, its wines speak volumes in Italian tradition. We'll explore indigenous grape varieties like Schiava and Lagrein, and did you know? A whopping 98% of Alto Adige's wines reach at least the DOC level, a testament to its quality.

Just south lies Trentino, home to renowned sparkling wine producer Ferrari. While Trentino may be smaller, it holds its own charm, and Beatrice's fondness for the region shines bright. Join us as Beatrice shares her insights and passion, painting a vivid picture of these remarkable Italian wine destinations.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

02.26: The Court of Master Sommelier exams

09.08: The James Busby Trip through Australia

13.37: Tim Wildman and his Pet-Nats

15.52: The oldest vines of Grenache is Australia

17.33: The oldest vines of Shiraz in Australia

21.00: The regions of Alto Adige and Trentino

23.32: Schiava - the cotton candy grape

25.03: Grape variety Lagrein

29.36: Older grape varieties - Teroldego

31.44: Sweet and fortified

34.11: Tasting notes and flavour profiles

35.31: Kerner - crossover between Schiava & Riesling

36.34: Destination recommendations in Alto Adige and Trentino

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

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On today’s episode join us as we sit down with Beatrice Bessi, an accomplished CMS advanced sommelier and head sommelier at London's prestigious Chiltern Firehouse. With two decades of hospitality expertise and accolades including the International Wine and Spirits Competition's Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality Award, Beatrice shares her journey from Grands Jours de Bourgogne to the exclusive 67 Pall Mall private members club for wine lovers.

Today we journey into the delights of Sicilian wine, exploring native grapes like Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'avola, the volcanic soils of Mount Etna, and the allure of Passito di Pantelleria. Discover why Cerasuolo di Vittoria is poised to be this summer's standout sipper.

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

If you want to skip ahead:

02.39: Beatrice's trip to Burgundy

06.31: The Romanee Conti Vineyard

08.15: The Grands Jour de Bourgogne wine event

10.16: Working at 67 Pall Mall

13.14: Learning from the Master Sommeliers - Ronan Sayburn & Terry Kandylis

17.28: Head sommelier at Chiltern Firehouse

20.40: Guest preferences and building rapport

26.53: Grillo, Catarratto - white wines of Sicily

29.58: The volcanic soil of Mount Etna

33.07: The Carricante grape variety

38.03: The Nerello Mascalese grape variety

41.58: Nero d’Avola

44.45: Cerasuolo di Vittoria - the 2024 Summer Sipper

46.26: The single grape variety Frappato

47.58: Sicily - a leader in natural wines

52.29: Passito di Pantelleria

Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat

Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Until next time, Cheers to you!

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THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST