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... UNFILTERED Archives: Interviews
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... Episode 7: Jason Kesner
January 19, 2026
Today’s guest is Jason Kesner, the longtime winemaker of Kistler Vineyards, one of California’s most esteemed producers of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Having worked alongside founder Steve Kistler for nearly two decades—first as his only assistant, then as his successor—Jason has... Episode 6: Quentin Paillard
January 12, 2026
Champagne Pierre Paillard is one of the most exciting domaines in France thanks to a fortunate marriage of pristine terroir and “bon sens paysan,” with a mix of innovative farming and old-school winemaking. In this episode, Quentin Paillard credits the introduction of organically-farmed and densely-planted Pinot Fin massal selections, selective dosage,... Episode 5: Christopher Loewen
January 5, 2026
Today’s guest is Christopher Loewen, the 33-year-old at the helm of Weingut Carl Loewen, one of the Mosel’s smallest and most impressive estates. Christopher, along with his father Karl-Josef and one other employee, farms some of the oldest ungrafted Riesling vines in the world from... Episode 4: Giorgio Rivetti
December 29, 2025
Giorgio Rivetti is the man behind the estates of La Spinetta and Contratto in Piedmont, Casanova della Spinetta in Tuscany, and his own import company based in the US, Indigenous Selections, which imports cult favorites such as Chiara Boschis and Ciacci Piccolomini. In this episode, Giorgio reflects on... Episode 3: Christina Turley
December 23, 2025
Christina is the 2nd generation of the Turley wine family. After cutting her teeth in the hospitality world as a college student in New York at Gramercy Tavern and becoming the sommelier and beverage director for David Chang’s Momofuku family of restaurants,...