Global Markets Episodes

Finding shared vision & passion w/ Erni Loosen, Loosen Bros
March 3, 2026

Finding shared vision & passion w/ Erni Loosen, Loosen Bros

Driven by passion, Erni Loosen, Managing Director of Loosen Bros , has spun up countless joint ventures in his career. All with no business plan or goal of making money, but a greater purpose of driving a Renaissance for Rie...

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Believing in your wine w/ Luisa Amorim, Mirabilis
Nov. 25, 2025

Believing in your wine w/ Luisa Amorim, Mirabilis

Building the white wine category in the Douro

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The Blocking & Tackling of Building a Global Icon w/ David Pearson, Joseph Phelps
Nov. 5, 2025

The Blocking & Tackling of Building a Global Icon w/ David Pearson, J…

David Pearson has developed a distinct point of view on how to build a globally iconic brand.

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Giving California a Seat at the Global Table w/ Honore Comfort, Wine Institute
Aug. 25, 2025

Giving California a Seat at the Global Table w/ Honore Comfort, Wine …

With a large domestic market for wine, US producers often don’t focus a lot on exports. Honore Comfort, VP of International Marketing for Wine Institute , lays out the benefits and challenges of exporting wines globally. She ...

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The Deep Well of Kosher Wines w/ Gabe Geller, Royal Wine
April 17, 2025

The Deep Well of Kosher Wines w/ Gabe Geller, Royal Wine

With over 1,000 kosher wines from across all major winegrowing regions, Royal Wine is the largest importer (and producer and distributor) of kosher wine in the world. Gabe Geller, Director of PR & Wine Education, discusses th...

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Spreading Israeli Wine Globally w/ Victor Schoenfeld & Walter Whyte, Golan Heights Winery
April 2, 2025

Spreading Israeli Wine Globally w/ Victor Schoenfeld & Walter Whyte, …

Though one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world, Israel is still exploring its potential after Muslim rule after World War I. Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker, and Walter Whyte, VP of Sales for Yarden Imports, exp...

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The Singaporean Experience w/ Yi Xin Ong, KOT Selections
March 30, 2024

The Singaporean Experience w/ Yi Xin Ong, KOT Selections

As part of the importer series, Yi Xin Ong, Managing Partner of KOT Selections in Singapore, provides an international perspective. From Singapore’s 2-3,000 active importers for the small island to the impact of international...

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The Business of Bordeaux w/ William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
July 22, 2023

The Business of Bordeaux w/ William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

William Kelley, Deputy Editor of The Wine Advocate, expounds on the evolution of the business elements of Bordeaux, from La Place de Bordeaux to wine critics' score compression.

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The Rise & Fall of Bordeaux w/ William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
July 9, 2023

The Rise & Fall of Bordeaux w/ William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Deputy Editor of The Wine Advocate , William Kelley, who recently took over reviewing Bordeaux, as well as Burgundy and Champagne, amongst others, and former guest on E62 (Evolution of the Wine Critic) and E68 (Burgundy), tak...

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Library Release - Getting Inside Bordeaux w/ Jane Anson, janeanson.com
June 23, 2023

Library Release - Getting Inside Bordeaux w/ Jane Anson, janeanson.com

Accidentally filling the big shoes of Michael Broadbent and Steven Spurrier, Jane Anson, wine critic, author of Inside Bordeaux , founder of janeanson.com, and former Bordeaux correspondent for Decanter for nearly 20 years, i...

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Ex-Pats, Tycoons, and Hand Carry - Hong Kong Wine w/ Polly Aylwin-Foster & Ian Ford, Nimbility Asia
Aug. 31, 2022

Ex-Pats, Tycoons, and Hand Carry - Hong Kong Wine w/ Polly Aylwin-Fos…

Revolutionized by eliminating taxes on wine in 2008, Hong Kong has become a significant wine investment and trading hub for China and Asia in general.

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Tradition and Evolution of the UK Wine Market w/ Katy Keating, Lay & Wheeler
Aug. 24, 2022

Tradition and Evolution of the UK Wine Market w/ Katy Keating, Lay & …

Katy Keating, Managing Director of Lay & Wheeler, one of the UK’s oldest wine merchants, gives a deep dive into the UK wine market.

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Building roads for Wine in China w/ Ian Ford & Nichole Mao, Nimbility Asia
Aug. 17, 2022

Building roads for Wine in China w/ Ian Ford & Nichole Mao, Nimbility…

Guiding wineries to the right pathways for import partners and building demand for wine in China.

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De-mystifying Wine in China w/ Ian Ford & Nichole Mao, Nimbility Asia
Aug. 10, 2022

De-mystifying Wine in China w/ Ian Ford & Nichole Mao, Nimbility Asia

A walk through of how the Chinese wine market has changed, what has led to success, and the current wine trends in the country.

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The Wine Monopoly w/ Trond Erling Pettersen, Vinmonopolet
Aug. 4, 2022

The Wine Monopoly w/ Trond Erling Pettersen, Vinmonopolet

Vinmonopolet the retail wine monopoly of Norway is tasked with reducing overconsumption of alcohol while enabling a growing food and beverage culture in Norway.

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The Norwegian Wine Consumer w/ Trond Erling Pettersen, Vinmonopolet
July 27, 2022

The Norwegian Wine Consumer w/ Trond Erling Pettersen, Vinmonopolet

Trond Erling Pettersen from Vinmonopolet describes the wine culture in Norway, the four categories of wine consumers, and the major trends for wine consumption.

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Navigating La Place w/ Rebekah Wineburg & Diego Garay, Quintessa
July 13, 2022

Navigating La Place w/ Rebekah Wineburg & Diego Garay, Quintessa

Rebekah Wineburg, Winemaker, and Diego Garay, Director of Exports for Quintessa in Napa Valley, discuss their journey towards selling in 50 countries in 3 years through the La Place system.

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Making Fine Wine Transparent, Efficient, & Safe w/ James Miles, Liv-ex
June 22, 2022

Making Fine Wine Transparent, Efficient, & Safe w/ James Miles, Liv-ex

Though the Liv-ex 100 and 1000 indices are what it may be best known for, it is actually an end-to-end trading platform.

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Exporting the King of Wines w/ Valentina Abbona, Marchesi di Barolo
Aug. 25, 2021

Exporting the King of Wines w/ Valentina Abbona, Marchesi di Barolo

Growing up in a small town of ~700 people made Valentina Abbona, 6th generation vintner and Export and Marketing Manager for her family’s winery, Marchesi di Barolo, want to explore the world. Stints in the US, India, and China ultimately led her back to

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Alentejo the Last Frontier of Europe w/ João Gomes de Silva, Sogrape and Herdade de Peso
June 2, 2021

Alentejo the Last Frontier of Europe w/ João Gomes de Silva, Sogrape …

“The last frontier of Europe,” “A pristine region,” “A mosaic of soil varieties and temperatures” are all ways João Gomes de Silva, Board Member of Sogrape, describes the Alentejo wine region. João tells us about the evolution of Portugal’s wine industry

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Selling Uruguayan Tannat w/ Christian Wylie, Bodega Garzón
May 26, 2021

Selling Uruguayan Tannat w/ Christian Wylie, Bodega Garzón

“Ura-what?, Ura-where?” Selling Uruguayan Tannat has many challenges, recognizing both the country and the signature variety not well known globally. However, Christian Wylie, General Manager of Bodega Garzón, and owner Alejandro Bulgheroni have risen t

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