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The Drinks Business Podcast

The Drinks Business
Bordeaux
Wine Industry
Wine Owners
Penfolds
Artificial Intelligence
En Primeur
Centre Loire
China
No and Low Alcohol
La Place (bordeaux)
Grange
Benchmark Drinks
Mcguigan Wines
Livex
Italy
Wine
Alcohol
Public Health Policy
Cellartracker
Château Lascombes

Listen to Master of Wine and editor-in-chief of the drinks business Patrick Schmitt discuss the latest news and views with the db editorial team and guests.

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Patrick Schmitt MW asks a panel of Spanish wine experts where collectors should turn beyond Bordeaux's crus classés properties. His guests are Carlos López de la Calle of Artadi, one of Rioja's most admired and revolutionary bodegas; Richard Bigg, re... more

Patrick Schmitt MW dives into the US drinks market with Gino Colangelo, the founder and president of leading North American comms agency for wine Colangelo & Partners. Gino considers the threats and opportunities for wine in his home nation today, as... more

Patrick Schmitt MW sits down with Guillaume Lété, who is the cellar master at Champagne Barons de Rothschild – a brand that was founded in 2005 by three French branches of the Rothschilds, bringing together for the first time the families behind the ... more

A dynamic dialogue with leading brands and writers about how AI is creating truly personalized experiences in wine and spirits destinations, and how an AI-first world is creating new opportunities for the industry to reframe its approach and turn cha... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Brampton
CEO of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
Episode: WSET’s next chapter: Michelle Brampton on modernisation, sustainability and the future of drinks education
Ferran Centelles
Drink manager at the El Bulli Foundation; former Best Sommelier in Spain (2006)
El Bulli Foundation
Episode: Taste Spain: what are most exciting Spanish wines right now
Maria Naranjo
Director for the food and drinks industry at the Spanish trade organization
ETHEX
Episode: Taste Spain: what are most exciting Spanish wines right now
Danny Cooper
Chief Information and Digital Officer at Virgin Wines
Virgin Wines
Episode: Webinar: How AI can transform the wine and spirits trade
Rachel Wilson
General Manager of the Napa Valley Marriott
Napa Valley Marriott
Episode: Webinar: How AI can transform the wine and spirits trade
Patrick Comiskey
Wine writer and critic
Wine writer (San Francisco Chronicle, etc.)
Episode: Webinar: How AI can transform the wine and spirits trade
Pam Dillon
Co-founder of Preferabli
Preferabli
Episode: Webinar: How AI can transform the wine and spirits trade
Andrew Sissman
Co-founder of Preferabli
Preferabli
Episode: Webinar: How AI can transform the wine and spirits trade
Nadine Fau
Managing Director of Château Galoupet
Château Galoupet (Moët Hennessy status)
Episode: Nadine Fau: How to be green and premium in Provence

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Patrick Schmitt
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Desert Island Drinks - Sonal Holland MW
Q: What motivated you to pursue the Master of Wine, and how did you cope with the challenges?
She explains the six-year MFA-like journey, the initial self-doubt of MW papers, and the personal sacrifices, including time away from her daughter and juggling family commitments.
Desert Island Drinks - Sonal Holland MW
Q: Why did you choose Corazon Cabernet Sauvignon as your first wine on Desert Island?
She highlights the wine's alignment with evolving Napa styles and Cathy Corazon's leadership, noting it represented a shift to more elegant wines in Napa.
Desert Island Drinks - Sonal Holland MW
Q: What was your first drink and how did it influence you?
She recalls Old Monk rum as a teenage staple in India, plus an early experience with a burgundy wine that sparked a lasting interest in wine and its potential in India.
Desert Island Drinks - Paul Schaafsma
Q: So Paul, your fifth drink, please.
He discusses Western Australia's Margaret River and Lewin Estate Chardonnay as a sentimental favorite and a demonstration of why regional diversity matters to brand stories and consumer appeal.
Desert Island Drinks - Paul Schaafsma
Q: Paul, your second drink, please.
He describes Comte de Champagne by Tappinger experienced at Taste of Stockholm with a Finnish distributor and a memorable stage introduction by Cliffy Statenger, highlighting how live promotions can elevate a brand at international events.

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A high-level, industry-focused program that centers on wine markets, education, hospitality, and technology trends shaping the drinks sector. Episodes frequently feature market analysis (notably en primeur and regional dynamics), updates from education and sustainability initiatives, and practical case studies in e-commerce, AI personalization, and brand storytelling. Guests range from winemakers and industry executives to educators, researchers, and tech entrepreneurs, creating a balanced mix of market insight, product development, and strategic innovation. The show tends to attract professionals across wine production, retail, hospitality, media, and education, making it a valuable resource for staying ahead on consumer trends, regulatory... more

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2. Ferran Centelles
3. Maria Naranjo
4. Danny Cooper
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7. Pam Dillon
8. Andrew Sissman

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