March 25, 2026
February 2026 seminar with the visionary sake industry leader Iwao Niizawa, the fifth-generation owner of Niizawa Jozoten, the maker of Hakurakusei “The Connoisseur,” Zankyo “Super 7,” and Reikyo “Absolute 0.” After taking over the family brewery in 2000 at... UNFILTERED Archives: Interviews
Episode 16: Jasmine Hirsch
March 24, 2026
The Hirsch family are farmers, though it took decades for David Hirsch to realize after planting his first vines that he’s not farming grapes—he’s farming soil. This epiphany came after a long evolutionary arc in an exceptionally rugged and... Episode 15: Chiara Boschis
March 16, 2026
As recently as the 1990s, Barolo and the surrounding villages were not ready for a woman to be in charge. When Chiara Boschis championed innovations like new oak barrels, organic farming, and green harvesting in a region that was... Episode 14: Lara Haag
March 9, 2026
The Schloss Lieser estate boasts one of the most privileged vineyard portfolios of the Middle Mosel, with famed sites like Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Brauneberger Juffer, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, and Bernkasteler Doctor creating incredibly sharp and precise wines from impossibly steep slopes.... Episode 13: Martha Stoumen
March 2, 2026
Martha Stoumen is a first generation winemaker from California known for her fresh and youthful wines of primarily Italian varieties. After apprenticing with Giusto Occhipinti in Sicily, Martha returned to California on a mission to discover multigenerational organic vineyards... Episode 12: Cyprien Arlaud
February 23, 2026
The third generation of his family estate in Morey St. Denis, Cyprien Arlaud of Domaine Arlaud is regarded by many as one of the most respected farmers and winemakers in Burgundy today. His full-scale commitment to organic, biodynamics, and holistic soil... Bonus Episode: Exploring Galicia and Portugal
February 16, 2026
In December, we sent our Iberian wine specialists to take the pulse of what’s new and exciting in Portugal and Galicia. Matt Wolfe and Max Working tasted the wines of nine producers from Bierzo to Porto and returned with... Episode 10: Pedro Parra
February 9, 2026
Pedro Parra is a world-renowned winemaker, saxophone player, and vineyard consultant from Chile—and one of the few individuals with a PhD from the Paris Center of Agriculture with a specialization in terroir. Under his eponymous brand, Pedro Parra y Familia... Episode 9: Annabel Thomas
February 2, 2026
Annabel Thomas is the founder of the most sustainable distillery in the world, Nc’nean. Nestled in the Western Highlands of Scotland, Nc’nean is completely off the grid. The entire operation produces net-zero carbon emissions and is powered by 100% renewable... Episode 8: Derek Mossman
January 26, 2026
Since 2006, Derek Mossman and his wife, Pilar, have been working alongside local farmers in Chile’s Maule Valley to revive forgotten centenarian vines and express their full potential. True to their humble origins, Garage Wine Co. ferments in a mismatched collection...