Grape Masters by Dutch Wine Apprentice

In the premiere episode of this season, we travel to Rheinhessen, Germany, to meet the dynamic duo revolutionizing the global wine scene: Carolin and H.O. Spanier. Their story is one of harmony and innovation, as they united their respective wineries, Kühling-Gillot and Battenfeld-Spanier. Kühling-Gillot Battenfeld-Spanier [https://www.kuehlingandbattenfeld.com/] has risen to the German top of wine producers and is now being sought after across the world, being exported to 38 countries. Our guest, Carolin Spanier, shares insights into the legacy of her family’s Kühling-Gillot estate, renowned for its red slate soils and distinct mineral-driven wines. She also reveals how her husband, Hans Oliver (H.O.) Spanier, transformed Battenfeld-Spanier into a pioneer of biodynamic winemaking on the limestone terroir of the Zellertal Valley. For an in-depth exploration of Kühling Battenfeld, and the wine we shared, visit the Dutch Wine Apprentice website [https://dutchwineapprentice.com/winery-reviews/a-tale-of-two-legends-weingut-kuhling-gillot-and-battenfeld-spanier/]. Their wines are imported and distributed in the Netherlands by De Bruijn in Wijnen [https://www.debruijninwijnen.nl/] and Bâtard Vintrepreneurs [https://www.wijnhandelkoninginneweg.nl/].

In this special edition episode of our podcast, we venture to the world’s biggest wine show, ProWein [https://www.prowein.com/]. Recorded on the 11th of March 2024, live on the exhibition floor in Dusseldorf, we share a glass with two wineries we covered before. Bibi Graetz (Bibi Graetz winery [https://www.bibigraetz.com/]) and Tim Gray (Jackson Family Wines [https://www.jacksonfamilywines.com/]) take us on a tour around the world, from Tuscany to California, discussing their wineries and wines. This special edition episode will see a sequel, which we will record at the 2025 edition of ProWein. Stay tuned for more information regarding the release, by following our Podcast channel on your favorite Podcast platform. To learn more about Grape Masters visit our website [https://dutchwineapprentice.com/news/grape-masters-a-new-podcast-journey-into-the-heart-of-winemaking/], or follow us on Instagram @grapemasters.live [https://www.instagram.com/grapemasters.live/].

Welcome to Grape Masters, Season 1, Episode 6. In our sixth and final episode of this season we travel to Tuscany, to a small town with a big name, Montalcino. Here we meet Alessandro Mori, the owner of one of Montalcino's leading Brunello producers, Il Marroneto [https://ilmarroneto.com/]. Montalcino is a jewel in Italy’s wine crown and their iconic Brunello di Montalcino wines are highly rated and sought after by wine lovers all over the world. Il Marroneto is one of the few producers that received the perfect 100-point rating for their wine, not once but already twice in the last two decades. They produce wines that stay true to the original Montalcino style, and are known for their craftsmanship and high-quality standards. This episode is a collaboration with Crurated, one of the leading wine clubs in the world, with exclusive access to some of the Il Marroneto wines. For more information on the wines of Il Marroneto and their exclusive wine club visit their website. [https://www.crurated.com/] For an in-depth exploration of Il Marroneto visit our website at Dutch Wine Apprentice.com or click here [https://dutchwineapprentice.com/winery-reviews/il-marroneto-a-tale-of-tradition-and-excellence-in-montalcino/].

Welcome to Grape Masters, Season 1, Episode 5. In our fifth episode we travel to Burgundy to meet Jean-Nicolas Méo, the owner and winemaker of Domaine Méo-Camuzet [https://www.meo-camuzet.com/]. This Domaine, located in Vosne-Romanée, is one of the most sought-after Pinot Noir producers in the Côte de Nuits. In this episode, we sit down with Jean-Nicolas to discuss the origins of the Domaine, his journey into the wine industry, and the mentor who strongly influenced his winemaking philosophy. We also delve into the unique qualities of the Côte de Nuits and its villages, and discuss how the Domaine has successfully expanded, both regionally and internationally. For an in-depth exploration of Domaine Méo-Camuzet visit our website at Dutch Wine Apprentice.com or click here [https://dutchwineapprentice.com/winery-reviews/from-heritage-to-horizon-the-journey-of-domaine-meo-camuzet/]. This episode is a collaboration with Pallas Wines [https://www.pallaswines.nl/], who are the proud importers of Domaine Méo-Camuzet in the Netherlands. For more information and availability of the wines in the Dutch market visit their website. [https://www.pallaswines.nl/]

Welcome to Grape Masters, Season 1, Episode 4. In our fourth episode, we travel to Spain to meet Mr. Miguel A. Torres who is the President of Familia Torres [https://www.torres.es/]. His leadership and open mind brought the family winery to great heights, with global activities and a leading position amongst Spanish wine producers. In this episode we talk with Mr. Torres about the foundation of their winery and their route to success. We uncover how each generation is bringing new expertise to the company and how find out how early international expansion of their vineyards has helped them to spread risks and increase the depth of their portfolio. On top of this we talk about climate change, and the proactive role the Torres family takes towards this topic. For an in-depth exploration of Familia Torres visit our website at Dutch Wine Apprentice.com or click ⁠here⁠ [https://dutchwineapprentice.com/winery-reviews/familia-torres-a-journey-through-generations-and-continents/]. This episode is a collaboration with Walraven-Sax, who are the proud importers of Familia Torres in the Netherlands. For more information and availability of the wines in the Dutch market visit their website [https://www.torres.es/].