Bottled in China: A Wine & Food Podcast

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Why the future of wine packaging is no longer glass with Santiago Navarro, CEO & Co-Founder of Garçon Wines Mar 15, 2020

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Wine bottles are heavy, spatially inefficient, and generally not made from recycled materials. In fact, the biggest portion of a wine bottle’s carbon footprint is a result of its packaging, not its production or transport. If we are to build a sustainable industry, the vast majority of wine packaging needs to innovate. In this episode we speak with Santiago Navarro, CEO & Co-Founder of Garçon Wines on how they are creating 21st century wine packaging.

Garçon Wines is leading a way with a unique flat bottle appearance.The design still retains the traditional features and beauty of a standard wine bottle (a round shape from one angle and a long neck) but are 40% spatially smarter than glass bottles.

They are made from recycled PET material which is more lightweight and eco-friendly than glass, and is 100% recyclable after use. Virgin PET bottles generate 77% lower GHG emissions than glass throughout their lifecycle. In fact, CO2 emissions of recycled PET (rPET) were found to be 79% lower than for virgin PET material.

Find out more: https://www.garconwines.com

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Since 2016, Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things wine, food and beverages from across the world. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @bottled.in.china

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Crafting your Career Success with Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits Mar 05, 2020

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As a dynamic and growing segment of the overall alcoholic beverage market, the wine industry attracts a range of talented people yet appears to struggle in cultivating top female talent in middle management and executive positions. Deborah Brenner wants to change that.

In this podcast we speak with Deborah Brenner, Founder and CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits. WOTVS is an organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the wine industry. We discuss how Brenner has assembled a powerhouse array of educational tools, events, and even scholarships to help women advance their careers in the fast-paced and ever-changing field of global wine sales, marketing, and consumption.

Visit their website to find out more:

https://www.womenofthevine.com/cpages/home

Scholarships are now open! Apply here: https://www.womenofthevine.com/foundation

Follow them on Instagram @womenofthevineandspirits

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Is Sake Made in USA the Next Craft Revolution? With William Stuart, CEO & Brewer of Colorado Sake Co. Feb 27, 2020

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Today we discuss making Sake in one of the most unlikely of places.

Sake is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from polished rice. It's a complex and delicate beverage that is making its way in trendy bars and restaurants around the world.

William Stuart, CEO & Brewer of Colorado Sake Co. speaks with us on how he had to change Colorado laws to make sake... and history.

We discuss how they leverage education to build consumer knowledge and how they've had to localize the taste of Sake to attract new consumers.

Make sure to check them out: https://www.coloradosakeco.com/

Connect on Instagram @coloradosakeco

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The Wine Bible: Preaching Wine with Karen MacNeil Feb 21, 2020

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Karen MacNeil is one of the most celebrated personalities in wine. She is the author of the best-selling wine book: The Wine Bible, which has sold over one million copies. She is the only American to receive all major wine awards given in the English language. TIME Magazine called Karen “America’s Missionary of the Vine” and she also received an Emmy for her PBS television series Wine, Food and Friends. In today’s podcast we sit down to discuss her journey creating one of wine writing’s most pivotal pieces. She also shares her thoughts on the future of wine communication. With The Wine Bible freshly translated into Chinese, we also discuss her adventures in Asia.

Find The Wine Bible in Chinese: https://item.jd.com/12576760.html

Visit her Instagram @Karenmacneilco

Find out more about her events and tours at https://www.karenmacneil.com

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China's First Master of Wine: A Conversation with Gus Jian Zhu MW Feb 11, 2020

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In 2019, Gus Jian Zhu earned the prestigious title of Master of Wine (MW) making him the first Chinese national to earn the title. With only 389 members around the world, the MW is one of the most rigorous examinations in wine. In fact, he passed all the exams on his first attempt!

Gus is a wine educator and holds a Master of Science in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis. Today, he helps those interested in pursuing wine certificates with with a tactful approach. In this podcast we discuss his journey in wine and unravel what it takes to become a Master of Wine.

Find out more: https://guszhu.com/

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When wine retail meets e-commerce with Claudia Masueger, CEO & Founder of CHEERS Wines Jan 19, 2020

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Claudia Masueger encapsulates the energy needed to thrive in wine retail in China. Originally from Switzerland, Masueger came to China in 2008 with little more than suitcases full of wine to discover if the Chinese market was interested in wine. Today, CHEERS Wines has over forty locations across China.

In today’s podcast, we sit down with Claudia to discover her inspiring journey in the industry. She shares insights on how China is becoming an experience economy. We also discuss the importance of e-commerce in China and how both online and in-store are key to healthy wine sales.

Learn more about CHEERS Wines: https://www.cheers-wines.com/

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Craft & Cool Climate Wines in China with Campbell Thompson, Founder of The Wine Republic Dec 23, 2019

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Today we sit down to discuss two very different wine making countries: Australian and Austrian. Campell Thompson is the Founder of The Wine Republic and one of the pioneers of cool climate and craft wines into China. He started importing Pinot Noir from Yarra at a time when the market was only focused on big and bold Barossa Shiraz. He was also one of the first to import Austrian wines in China, a small and relatively unknown region with plenty of high quality and delicious wines.

Get in touch with Campbell: http://www.thewinerepublic.com

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Radical Winemaking with Sasa Radikon Dec 04, 2019

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Today we speak to cult status producer Sasa Radikon. Based in Friuli Italy, Sasa’s family was the region’s pioneer of “orange” wines. Today, Sasa joins us to demystify natural wines, how it’s made and how to serve them.

Orange wine is simply white wine made using a red wine method. This means that the white grape skins are used during the winemaking process to extract aromas, flavours and texture. The result is an orange coloured wine with full of flavours!

Radikon is a pioneer of the natural wine movement in Italy. It’s also recognized as the pinnacle of orange wines, a radical winemaking style that his family has perfected after 25 years of winemaking history.

Find more about Radikon Wines at: https://www.radikon.it/en/

Want to try it in China? Reach out to the team at Zefiro-GSL (https://www.zefiro-group.com/intro_eng.html)

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Breaking Down the Baijiu Barrier with Bill Isler, CEO of Ming River Baijiu Nov 22, 2019

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Baijiu is the most sold spirit in the world, yet people typically don’t know much about it outside China. On today’s podcast we sit down with William Isler, CEO of Ming River Baijiu to discuss China’s flagship spirit. Isler shares his story on how we fell in love with Baijiu and how it prompt him to open one of the most famous Baijiu bars in China: Capital Spirits. We also discuss the creation of Ming River and how it’s paving the way for Baijiu in America and Europe. Finally, we also break down how Baijiu is consumed and purchased around the world.

Ming River is the original Sichuan Baijiu produced by Luzhou Laojiao Distillery.

Ming River is an exclusive Baijiu crafted by bartenders and sold outside of Mainland China to markets like Europe, America and Asia. Make sure to check out their website to find out how to make the perfect Baijiu cocktail.

More info: https://mingriver.com

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Spreading Goodness with Katie Tarrant, Co-Founder of NAKED Nut Butters Nov 17, 2019

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Today we talk about your favorite spread: nut butter, but also how NAKED Nut Butters is spreading support to local communities.

In 2016, Founders Katie Tarrant and Meredith Sides turned an obsession into a business. They created high-quality nut butter that not only tastes great but supports the local community. They work alongside a Chinese NGO called Paradise Foundation backed by Alibaba's CEO Jack Ma. This NGO assists farmers in local areas to grow peanuts ecologically, provides high quality living conditions and supports higher wages.

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