Producer Q&A: Tamara Roberts, Ridgeview Wine Estate

As this Sussex winery heads into its 30th year, Andrew Catchpole catches up with one of the pillars of the modern English wine scene. 

Producer Q&A: Philip Cox, Cramele Recas

Having tripled turnover to €100m in less than a decade, Philip Cox explains to Andrew Catchpole why he’s now further investing in the future of Romania’s biggest winery.

Producer Q&A: Christian Seely, AXA Millésimes

Firmly orbiting in the fine wine firmament, AXA Millésimes MD Christian Seely talks to Andrew Catchpole about his early inspiration and the philosophy it subsequently shaped.

Producer Q&A: Peter Gago, Penfolds

With Penfolds celebrating its 180th anniversary this year, chief winemaker Peter Gago talks exclusively to Jo Gilbert about the iconic wine producer’s past, present and future.

Producer Q&A: Marchese Lamberto Frescobaldi, Marchesi Frescobaldi

The Italian wine company has been working on a unique rehabilitation programme for inmates of Gorgona prison. By James Bayley.

Producer Q&A: Marchese Lamberto Frescobaldi, Marchesi Frescobaldi

The Italian wine company has been working on a unique rehabilitation programme for inmates of Gorgona prison. By James Bayley.

Producer Q&A: Antonio Capaldo, Feudi Di San Gregorio

Campania icon Feudi di San Gregorio’s old vine project has landed the 2024 Old Vine Hero Award for Research. Jason Millar catches up with the estate’s president to find out more.

Producer Q&A: Jaime de la Barra, Santa Rita Estates

This leading producer, with labels spanning Chile and Argentina, has been harnessing innovation and sustainability to drive forward its already premium positioning in South America’s wine world. Andrew Catchpole discovers more with Jaime de la Barra, winegrowing director at Santa Rita Estates. 

Producer Q&A: Noelia Orts, Emiliana, Chile

Emiliana, the world’s largest organic winery, has sustainability woven into its soul, with wines to match the winemaker’s passion. Andrew Catchpole dropped by.

Producer Q&A: Jonny Croft, Small Batch Spirits

With a great story behind it, Cargo Cult Spiced Rum looks set to raise the premium for the category. Andrew Catchpole meets the man behind the mission.

Producer Q&A: Sanket Gawand, Vallonné Vineyards

Sanket Gawand was one of the youngest winemakers in India when he started working at this boutique Nashik winery in 2009. Sophia Longhi went to visit to talk innovation and Indian wine.

Producer Q&A: Rebekah Wineburg, Quintessa

Producer Q&A: Tiffani Graydon, Yealands Wine Group

CEO Tiffani Graydon talks to Andrew Catchpole about joining Yealands just ahead of the pandemic and where she’s driving the company now.

Producer Q&A: Praisy Dlamini, Adama Wines

Following on from the Her Wine Collection range from all-female South African company Adama Wines, Praisy Dlamini, winemaker and general manager, Adama Wines, talks to Andrew Catchpole about her new Amandla brand, inspiring the next generation and the importance of mentors.

Q&A: Peter Vinding-Diers – the 'viking in the vineyard'

Viking in the Vineyard author Peter Vinding-Diers has had a one-of-a-kind winemaking life. Jo Gilbert catches up with the Danish-born vigneron on his latest venture – a selection of standout Sicilian Syrahs at his Montecarrubo winery.

Q&A: Vanessa Cherruau, Château De Plaisance

Vanessa Cherruau, co-owner and winemaker at Château De Plaisance, picked an interesting time to take over 22ha of vineyards in Anjou’s prestigious Rochefort-sur-Loire region – home to the only Premier and Grand Cru in the Loire – in 2019, just before the pandemic and with a baby on the way. She speaks to Jo Gilbert about past and future, sweet and dry, and why being biodynamic isn’t ‘crazy’ at all.