Jose Javier Echandi, he is the technical director and winemaker of Bodegas Sommos in Somontano, Spain. He is a winemaker who puts his knowledge, experience and passion inside of every single bottle of wine he produces. This will be our chance to know him better: how he started his career in wine sector, how he… Continue reading THE WINEMAKER YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW BETTER: JOSE JAVIER ECHANDI
There was a lot to talk about with Mehmet Yigit Keskin. Yigit has an impressive scientific background in oenology and viticulture, and he combines it with his hands-on winemaking experience. There are not a lot people out there who have them both, so I had to make this interview to share his insights with you.… Continue reading MEHMET YIGIT KESKIN: “WINEMAKING IS ARTISTRY”
Bodegas Fariña turned 75 this year. There are 3 generations behind; a big family who works a lot to make the best of their land. The winery is located in Zamora, Toro and it’s surrounded by some of the oldest vineyards in Spain. I was very lucky to meet Don Manuel Fariña; second generation of… Continue reading 75 YEARS AND THE FUTURE OF FARIÑA
I met Anthony Mueller, after a long day of working and we started an enjoyable conversation along with a glass of wine, which will take away the tiredness of the day. We talked about many things; about his career, about the important aspects to be a good sommelier, about Inglenook winery, about his future plans… Continue reading A GLASS OF WINE WITH ANTHONY MUELLER
Welcome to the second part of the interview that I made with Rodrigo Laytte. If you still didn’t, please do read the first part of our interview. Wine sector, is one of the most universal sectors in the world, with high rotation of the information among the countries along with the employees. But it is… Continue reading RODRIGO LAYTTE: ‘‘THERE ARE NO RECIPES IN WINEMAKING!’’
We are in Margaux, one of the most famous and historical wine regions of the world, with Rodrigo Laytte, the technical director of Château Kirwan. Rodrigo Laytte is the first Chilean viticulturist and winemaker who is in charge of the management of a château in Bordeaux, but actually his story is way longer than this.… Continue reading FROM CHILE TO THE WORLD WITH RODRIGO LAYTTE
I have the opportunity to interview Philippe Dambrine, who is the general manager of Château Cantemerle and also president of Conseil des Vins du Médoc. Monsieur Dambrine has been working in this château since 28 years, even longer in Médoc, and of course he knows this region by hearth. So, I will be asking him personal… Continue reading PHILIPPE DAMBRINE: “2015, THE BEST YEAR IN THE LAST DECADE”
