UK Wine Show

Chris Scott

The UK Wine Show is all about wine and the UK wine scene. We interview winemakers, consumers, wine bar owners, scientists, you name it, if it is about wine in the UK we will cover it. Almost all good wine from around the world washes up on these shores so we'll find out more about the people behind the wines that are making a splash.

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20 episodes
Updated July 24

Episodes20

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July 24
Dr Darrell Lizamore on Breeding New Clones of Sauvignon Blanc
Dr Darrell Lizamore of the Bragato Research Institute explains how New Zealand scientists are breeding new clones of Sauvignon Blanc, aiming for disease resistance, frost tolerance and better flavour without losing the grape's true identity.
July 17
The Science of Grapevine Genetics, from Clonal Selection to CRISPR
Dr Darrell Lizamore of New Zealand Winegrowers explains how grapevine genetics really works, from centuries of clonal selection and mass selection to induced mutation, transgenics, CRISPR gene editing and epigenetics.
July 10
Can PIWI Grapes Protect New Zealand from Powdery Mildew? With Jim White of Cloudy Bay
Powdery mildew is getting harder to control in Marlborough. Jim White of Cloudy Bay explains why, and why a new generation of disease-resistant PIWI grape varieties might be the answer New Zealand growers have been waiting for.
July 3
Jim White on Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and 40 Years of Marlborough
Get up close and personal with Jim White as he shares his insights on Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and the region that has shaped it.
June 26
What Does WineGB Do Nicola Bates on Advocacy, Policy and the Future of English Wine
WineGB. 500 members. One CEO. Nicola Bates joins Chris to talk lobbying, duty reform, hybrid grapes and why English wine needs government support to keep growing.
June 19
English Wine The Numbers The Challenges and The Opportunity - Nicola Bates WineGB
How many bottles does England actually make? Where are we exporting? And can vineyards really make money? WineGB CEO Nicola Bates has the numbers - and some honest answers.
June 12
From Dry River to Oraterra: Wilco Lam on Regenerative Viticulture and Large Format Oak
Wilco Lam brought his whole team with him when he left Dry River. Now at Oraterra in Martinborough, he tells Chris Scott what it really takes to build something new from the ground up.
June 5
20 Years of Change in the UK Wine Trade with James Ellis
James Ellis of Ellis Wines first appeared on the UK Wine Show in 2006. He's back in 2026 and we asked him the same fundamental questions. His answers reveal just how much the UK wine trade has shifted in two decades.
May 29
Wilco Lam on Martinborough, Wairarapa Wine and Why Wind Matters
Wilco Lam, chair of the Wairarapa Winegrowers Association and winemaker at Oraterra, joins Chris Scott to explore Martinborough's terroir, wind-driven viticulture, wine tourism growth and the varieties shaping this corner of New Zealand.
May 22
Chardonnay Clones Explained with Ian Quinn of Two Terraces Hawke's Bay
Five clones. One vineyard. Endless complexity. Ian Quinn of Two Terraces in Hawkes Bay explains why he grows five different Chardonnay clones and what each one contributes to the final wine.
May 15
Contract Growing, Rare Varieties and Hawkes Bay with Ian Quinn from Two Terraces
You plant Gamay. A grape expert visits. Turns out it is Pinot Noir. Only in wine. Ian Quinn of Two Terraces joins us to talk Hawkes Bay, Chenin Blanc, Gamay and building a vineyard from the ground up.
May 8
Is New Zealand Albarino Any Good
Ian Quinn of Two Terraces in Hawkes Bay grows Albarino for several winemakers across the region. We explore how and why they came to plant the variety, the different styles being produced, and why New Zealand Albarino is proving to be very good indeed.
May 1
Big Vine Theory Research with Dr Paul Epee
Viticulturists will love geeking out on this episode as we explore the latest in training methods and big vine theory with Dr Paul Epee, research scientist at the Bragato Institute in Marlborough.
April 24
Innesto and Innovation from Toscana IGT with Sofia Ricasoli
Chris meets Sofia Ricasoli in Soho to launch her new wines, including Innesto No.1, a multi-vintage Toscana IGT blend. She explains how the project brings a fresh, modern vision to her family's centuries-old winemaking tradition.
April 17
New Zealand Wine Insights with Brent Linn
How does Hawkes Bay sit within the overall New Zealand wine scene. Brent Linn from the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association joins the podcast to share insights into the region's role, strengths and future within the industry.
April 10
Hawkes Bay Overview with Brent Linn
We talk to Brent Linn to get an overview of the Hawkes Bay wine region on the North Island of New Zealand.
March 27
Shining a Light on Vineyards with Dr Paul Epee on UV Trials and Wine Quality
Could a robot with UV light replace fungicide and change your wine? Dr Paul Epee from BRI shares trial results and why the wines did taste different.
March 20
UVC Lights in Vineyards with Dr Paul Epee of the Bragato Research Institute
We delve into research into UV light treatment for powdery mildew with Dr Paul Epee at the Bragato Research Institute (BRI) in Marlborough, New Zealand.
March 13
The New Zealand Wine Business with John Macpherson
John MacPherson (Mac) of Advintage Wine gets real about the NZ wine industry. The supermarket dominance, Sauvignon Blanc oversupply crises, and how boutique producers are still crushing it through the tough times.
March 6
What Kiwis Are Drinking with John Macpherson of Advintage
Advintage is one of the biggest online wine retailers in New Zealand, located in Hawke's Bay since 1999. We ask owner John (Mac) what wines Kiwis are drinking these days.

UK Wine Show

Dr Darrell Lizamore on Breeding New Clones of Sauvignon Blanc

The Science of Grapevine Genetics, from Clonal Selection to CRISPR

Can PIWI Grapes Protect New Zealand from Powdery Mildew? With Jim White of Cloudy Bay

Jim White on Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and 40 Years of Marlborough

What Does WineGB Do Nicola Bates on Advocacy, Policy and the Future of English Wine

English Wine The Numbers The Challenges and The Opportunity - Nicola Bates WineGB

From Dry River to Oraterra: Wilco Lam on Regenerative Viticulture and Large Format Oak

20 Years of Change in the UK Wine Trade with James Ellis

Wilco Lam on Martinborough, Wairarapa Wine and Why Wind Matters

Chardonnay Clones Explained with Ian Quinn of Two Terraces Hawke's Bay

Contract Growing, Rare Varieties and Hawkes Bay with Ian Quinn from Two Terraces

Is New Zealand Albarino Any Good

Big Vine Theory Research with Dr Paul Epee

Innesto and Innovation from Toscana IGT with Sofia Ricasoli

New Zealand Wine Insights with Brent Linn

Hawkes Bay Overview with Brent Linn

Shining a Light on Vineyards with Dr Paul Epee on UV Trials and Wine Quality

UVC Lights in Vineyards with Dr Paul Epee of the Bragato Research Institute

The New Zealand Wine Business with John Macpherson

What Kiwis Are Drinking with John Macpherson of Advintage