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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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Marlborough Sub-Regions with Marcus Pickens

2026/10/30

Marcus Pickens explains how Marlborough is organised and how its sub-regions differ, from the Wairau and Southern Valleys to the Awatere and South Coast, covering soils, climate and why pick dates can vary by weeks.

Marcus Pickens on Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and the Region's Future

2026/10/23

Marlborough has a Sauvignon Blanc success story, but surplus wine and changing demand bring new challenges. Chris Scott and Marcus Pickens of Wine Marlborough discuss what comes next.

Is Forrest Albarino the Best from NZ?

2026/10/16

John Forrest of Forrest Wines was one of the first to grow Albarino commercially in New Zealand. He talks Marlborough sites, advice from Telmo Rodriguez, and why oak is off the table. Chris tries it live and gives his verdict.

Mid Strength Wines with John Forrest of Forrest Wines

2026/10/09

Mid strength wine that still tastes like the real thing? John Forrest of Forrest Wines has been at it for 20 years and says drinkers are fed up with zero alcohol.

40 Years of Organics with Lance Piggot of Vintage Roots

2026/10/02

Lance Piggot, co-founder of Vintage Roots, joins Chris to mark 40 years of organic wine. We cover the founding story, natural wine, regenerative farming, PIWI grapes and the future of packaging.

Fine Wine Investing Explained: Part 3 - The Last 20 Years

2026/09/25

Chris looks at 22 years of Liv-ex data to see how fine wine has really performed since 2004, comparing the Liv-ex 50, 100 and 1000 against the FTSE, Dow Jones and NASDAQ, once fees and storage costs are taken into account.

Fine Wine Investing Explained: Part 2 - The Collector and Fine Wine Markets

2026/09/18

Rare bottles. Bonded warehouses. Six figure sales. Chris pulls back the curtain on the fine wine collector market and how the trade really works.

Fine Wine Investing Explained: Part 1 - The Three Markets You Need to Know

2026/09/11

Chris Scott breaks down the fine wine investment market: the three distinct markets, and why provenance and storage make or break a wine's value.

Dr Darrell Lizamore on The Genetics of PIWI Grape Varieties

2026/09/04

Why do some grape varieties resist mildew while others don't? Dr Darrell Lizamore breaks down the genetics of PIWI grapes and what it takes to breed disease resistance into a vine without losing flavour.

Dr Darrell Lizamore on Breeding New Clones of Sauvignon Blanc

2026/07/24

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.

The Science of Grapevine Genetics, from Clonal Selection to CRISPR

2026/07/17

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.

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

2026/07/10

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.

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

2026/07/03

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.

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

2026/06/26

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.

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

2026/06/19

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.

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4.7 out of 5

42 reviews

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DKinnyc 2023/12/16

terrible

More of a climate change lecture than a wine podcast

★★★★★

Amtriska 2022/04/10

One of my favorites

Great for interviews and keeping up on wine news. Perfect for WSET students at any level. I’m mostly here for the shed updates, though.

★★★★★

Alexstrath1 2021/06/30

Chris Scott is your friend in the wine world

Chris is one of the OGs of wine podcasting. I love listening to him as he puts on a great show that covers news, brings on great guests, and makes it ...

★★★★★

VinoMeAllDay 2020/11/19

The Best Wine Podcast

Although the show has dipped during CoVid, Chris is a first rate interviewer with a library full of wine knowledge and personality. The archived shows...

★★★★★

laura392 2020/07/27

A great help

Chris and Jane are personable and easy to listen to. Chris has a great way of breaking down information to give you just enough detail without getting...

★★★★★

newcampr 2019/09/15

Great for WSET

The podcast is great! Especially if you’re studying for WSET III. Chris makes sure he mentions all the details needed when talking w the wine experts...

★★★★★

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Always Learn Something New

Chris is a pleasure to listen to. He is upbeat and switches up topics regularly. I am always learning something new from this show and enjoy it very...

★★★★★

bonbonrochelle 2016/11/28

For The Days You Wish You Were Drinking

I've listened to the U.K. Wine Show driving to and from work, while at work, and during house chores for the last year. Great podcast about all things...

★☆☆☆☆

MilesTraveled 2016/04/30

Annoying chatter

The producer interviews are interesting and invaluable. But these would be so much better if Chris Scott could take more of a back seat. I skip thr...

★★★★★

TJO1913 2016/04/08

Educational and entertaining

I came across this podcast last year, enjoy listening to Chris and have learned a great deal. Reviewing some of his previous episodes helped me when...

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