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.
24 July 2026, 1:00 am
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.
17 July 2026, 1:00 am
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.
10 July 2026, 1:00 am
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.
3 July 2026, 1:00 am
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.
26 June 2026, 1:00 am
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.
19 June 2026, 1:00 am
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.
12 June 2026, 1:00 am
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.
5 June 2026, 1:00 am
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.
29 May 2026, 1:00 am
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.
22 May 2026, 1:00 am
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.