The Oenophiliac

Bringing you stories from the world of wine and beer.

Interview with Debra Meiburg MW


debramasterofwine.com Debra Meiburg MW was gracious enough to allow me to interrupt her busy schedule to answer some questions for me. As well as being an authority in the Asian … Continue reading

November 4, 2011 · Leave a comment

Interview with David Gleave MW. Liberty Wines. Delta wines and a lot of others.


Another MW has appeared on my interview bandwagon. Good chap. David Gleave MW.  Liberty Wines, Italian wine consultant all round wine busy body. Here’s what he had to say….. http://www.libertywine.co.ukContinue reading

July 27, 2011 · 1 Comment

Interview with Jayson Bryant. Wine expert and Commenter.


http://www.unscrewed.co.nz  Name? Jayson Bryant Occupation? Wine commenter How did you get into wine? Osmosis really, as I was dragged around France back in the late 70’s by my dad, whose … Continue reading

July 21, 2011 · Leave a comment

Interview with Cherie Agnew. Wine Tutor at West London Wine School, amongst other wine activities.


http://www.westlondonwineschool.com 1- Name? Cherie Agnew 2- Occupation? Wine Educator for West London Wine School, Wine Specialist for WineSearcher.com and Wine Advisor for Union Market. 3- How did you get into … Continue reading

July 11, 2011 · Leave a comment

Interview with Jo Sorenson. Brand Manager, Grupo Codorniu UK.


Grupo Codorniu are the UK suppliers of Codorniu Cava’s, Raimat, Septima wines, to name a few. I’m delighted that Jo Sorenson, Brand Manager at Codorniu has offered up her views. Here’s … Continue reading

July 5, 2011 · Leave a comment

Short chat with Jancis Robinson MW.


I’ve been fortunate so far in the people who have taken part in my blog interviews. No small names here. So as to not let standards slip, I continue that … Continue reading

June 29, 2011 · Leave a comment

Interview with Bob Berton. Farmer and Winemaker at Berton Vineyard Australia.


There are few people in the wine trade that I’ve met who come across as laid back as Bob Berton does. His passion for wine is very prominent, as it … Continue reading

June 28, 2011 · 1 Comment

Interview with Phil Handford. Winegrower and MD of Grasshopper Rock Wines


I received a very nice Tweet from Phil Handford, MD of Grasshopper Rock Wines, regarding my Sam Neill interview. As it turns out, Phil is a neighbour of Sam’s. So … Continue reading

June 23, 2011 · 1 Comment

Interview with Corlea Fourie. Winemaker at Bosman Wines, South Africa.


 http://bosmanwines.com 1- Name?  Corlea Fourie 2- Occupation?  Winemaker: Bosman Family Vineyards South Africa 3- How did you get into wine?  My father grew up on a wine farm in the … Continue reading

June 21, 2011 · 1 Comment

Interview with Laura Weiss. Fork Lift Driver.


I’ve set up two sets of questions. One for the General Public and the other for Wine Professionals. Let’s see what they have to say…. General Public. 1- Name? Laura Weiss. 2- Occupation? LTO/MOTC.  3- What … Continue reading

June 21, 2011 · Leave a comment

Chat with Sam Neill. Actor and Proprietor of Two Paddocks Wines.


A few days ago I sent a tweet to Sam Neill, actor and vigneron at ‘Two Paddocks’ Central Otago, New Zealand.   Much to my surprise, I received a reply a … Continue reading

June 19, 2011 · 4 Comments

Interview with Tony Milanowski. Winemaking lecturer and course leader for BSc viticulture & oenology, Plumpton College.


1- Name? Tony Milanowski. 2- Occupation? Winemaking lecturer and course leader for BSc Viticulture & Oenology. Former pump & press jockey in Italy and Australia.   3- How did you get … Continue reading

June 17, 2011 · Leave a comment

Interview with Lukas. Company Director.


I’ve set up two sets of questions. One for the General Public and the other for Wine Professionals. Let’s see what they have to say…. General Public. 1- Name? Lukas Petrenka 2- Occupation? Company director 3- … Continue reading

June 16, 2011 · Leave a comment

Interview with Paula, Holistic Therapist.


I’ve set up two sets of questions. One for the General Public and the other for Wine Professionals. Let’s see what they have to say…. General Public. 1- Name? Paula. 2- … Continue reading

June 15, 2011 · Leave a comment

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