012: Joe Fattorini on innovation in wine & why we drink so much Champagne

Fellow BSers,Part 1 of my interview with Joe was so well received that I’m sharing Part 2 already with a tinge of melancholy; for now at least, there is no more. So like the gourmands that you are, savour this and chew well. Then get on Twitter and start the campaign for an urgent Part 3.Enough drama! In this episode, we discuss:Why we drink so much ChampagneInnovation in wine productionEnvironmental challengesJoe’s new venture Pix.com and Lots of novel wine ideasReferenced (and mainly recommended!) winesNerello Cappuccio (Sicilian red)Frappato (Sicilian red)Western Australian Grenache (a future star)Beaujolais by Vicky MonrozierRomanee-Conti La Tache (please invite me)Dark Horse Wine Barefoot MerlotSaint-Aubin winesThe Bib Wine CompanyWhen In Rome: Phillip Schofield CollectionJoe’s book referencesThe 24-Hour Wine Expert, by Jancis RobinsonOutnumbered: From Facebook and Google to Fake News and Filter-bubbles – The Algorithms That Control Our Lives, by David SumpterMimesis and Theory: Essays on Literature and Criticism, 1953-2005, by René GirardSituationist International Anthology, by Ken KnabbShare and win absolutely nothingIf you like my shows and weekly writings, do share on Twitter and with friends. There’s no giveaway apart from my eternal appreciation and love; and the enormous dopamine hit you’ll get buy doing it. Trust me, it works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.