Podcasts

In the latest episode of Uncorked, Polly Hammond sits down with Dan Petroski, founder and winemaker at Massican. Known for his forward-thinking approach, Dan shared insights on how he challenges conventional wine marketing, the influence of social media, and the importance of adapting to change in the wine industry. From Tradition to Innovation in Wine…

What can wine brands learn from the sex industry? A helluva lot if Cindy Gallop is the one giving the advice. In a time when alcohol brands are facing increasing calls for moderation and abstinence, we sit down with Cindy to explore how a platform like Make Love Not Porn is actively fighting to establish…

In a lively episode of Uncorked, Polly Hammond and Felicity Carter share insights from their experience at Media Fest 2022, a journalism conference in Washington, D.C. The two dive into the challenges facing both the journalism and wine industries, exploring how each field can benefit from fresh perspectives, authenticity, and innovation. Journalism in the U.S.:…

Welcome to episode 970 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Chinedu Rita Rosa, this week on Uncorked. This week, we welcome Chinedu Rosa, founder of Vines by Rosa and co-founder of Bordeaux Mentor Week. Chinedu was one of the very first certified wine experts in Nigeria and has channeled over 20 years of wine expertise…

Welcome to episode 960 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Christian Holthausen in this episode of Uncorked. This week, we’re joined by Christian Holthausen, an absolute rock star of Public & Press relations in wine. We’ll talk relationships, budgets, influencers, and how good ol’ fashioned bar stories can help us be better brand communicators. More…

Welcome to episode 948 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Adam Lechmere in this episode of Uncorked. Today we welcome Adam Lechmere, veteran wine writer, consultant editor of Club Oenologique and all around lovely bloke. Adam is bringing the skinny on this week’s London Wine Fair, and letting me ask him all sorts of questions…

Welcome to episode 933 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Lis Clément in this episode of Uncorked. More about todays guest:Prior to taking over as Director of her family’s winery, Bodega y Viñedos Clément, Lis spent years honing her wine marketing and communication expertise. She worked at Wines of Argentina as Marketing & Communications Manager,…

Welcome to episode 915 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Sean Spratt in this episode of Uncorked. In this episode, we are joined by Sean Spratt, owner and winemaker at Destiny Bay, New Zealand’s only luxury wine brand. Today, we talk about the 20+ year family journey that went from “maybe making some wine in…

Welcome to episode 906 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Jono Le Feuvre in this episode of Uncorked In this episode, we are joined by Jono Le Feuvre, wine writer and Founder of the Han Drinks Solo wine community. Jono’s extensive wine knowledge paired with a keen sense of humor and love affair with pop…