Uncorking What's Next

A conversation with Vitalie Taittinger, President of Taittinger, on tradition, leadership, and the future of one of Champagne’s most iconic houses.We discuss the balance between heritage and evolution, the role of family, and why the experience of visiting Champagne remains so central to understanding the wines.

A conversation with Dr. Laura Catena — physician, fourth-generation winemaker, and one of the leading voices in the discussion around wine and health.In a space often dominated by headlines and conflicting studies, Laura brings clarity to what we actually know — and what we don’t. From the role of moderation to the challenges of studying alcohol, this is a thoughtful, nuanced look at one of the most debated topics in wine today.Key ThemesWhy wine & health is so difficult to studyThe difference between correlation and causationModerate consumption vs. extremesCultural context (Mediterranean lifestyle)Why headlines often oversimplify the scienceThe role of polyphenols and compounds in winePersonal responsibility and informed choiceHow the conversation around alcohol is evolving

A conversation with Omri Ram of Château Lafleur on independence, old vines, and what it means to steward one of Bordeaux’s most singular wines. From a handwritten letter that changed his life to the philosophy of “elegant power,” this episode explores why Lafleur has always stood apartKey ThemesLafleur as an outsider in BordeauxIndependent, never chasing styles or trends“Elegant power” — contradictions in harmonyA wine defined by balance between opposing elementsOld vine genetics and BouchetA rare, preserved genetic identity at the core of LafleurFrom handwritten letter to LafleurPersistence and belief — no website, no email, just a letterFarming first“We are farmers before anything else” — the philosophy behindevery decisionClimate change and vineyard resilienceDiversity in genetics as a response to extreme conditionsWine is meant to be shared“A wine exists if people are drinking it — not buying it”

Uncorking What's Next launches April 29th. Host Jeff Zacharia introduces the show and what's coming.