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Matthew's World of Wine and Drink

by Matthew Gaughan

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Italian Black Grape Varieties

August 18, 2026 · 22 min

An overview of Italian black grape varieties: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Aglianico, Nero d'Avola, and many more.
Italian White Grape Varieties

August 13, 2026 · 21 min

An overview of the major Italian white grape varieties, stretching across Italy from Pinot Grigio to Arneis to Verdicchio to Greco to Fiano, and many more.
IGP and Vin de France

July 26, 2026 · 14 min

Vin de France is a dynamic but overlooked designation, enabling exciting, experimental wine—a view reinforced by a recent trip to the Loire Valley. Here's an overview of the designation, as well as the importance of IGP wines, and why…
Culture of Wine: Podcast Overview

April 29, 2026 · 22 min

Overview of my 17-episode series on The Culture of Wine available over on patreon.com/mattswineworld exploring how wine reflects the culture of the countries in which it's made, an avenue into their history, people, geography, economics…
following the variety - podcast overview

April 19, 2026 · 22 min

A free overview of the six series of Following the Variety which is available on patreon.com/mattswineworld. These are extensive explorations of grape varieties, where they're grown, the different styles of wine made from them, covering…

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Interview with Lukas Therre of Josephinenhütte

September 3, 2025 · 32 min

Ever wondered how a glass alters your appreciation of a wine? Lukas Therre works at Josephinenhütte, a series of very distinctive glassware designed by Kurt Zalto. This is a fascinating interview, which covers how wine glasses are made (an…
Interview with Agostino Bertolin: Austria

July 15, 2025 · 51 min

An interview with Agostino Bertolin of notastingnotes.com all about Austria, talking about some of the lesser known regions, Weinviertel, Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, and Steiermark, as well as varieties such as Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and…
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grape Varieties

December 10, 2024 · 24 min

There are eighteen grape varieties permitted for Châtauneuf-du-Pape, some of them very famous, others much more obscure. This episode details the characteristics of each of the varieties and what they bring to a blend—and why blending is…
Interview with Terah Bajjalieh

November 10, 2024 · 35 min

Terah Bajjalieh is an up-and-coming winemaker in California, making wine from Grenache, Syrah, Vermentino, and Falanghina. The wines are modern expressions of California, but also representations of California's Mediterranean climate and…
Gouais Blanc

October 14, 2024 · 14 min

Gouais Blanc is a little-planted white grape variety that in the past has been banned in France. It produces indeterminate, high-acid wines, but is indirectly responsible for some of the greatest wine in the world. Through natural…
Interview with Julian Hanna: "Island"

September 10, 2024 · 54 min

Julian Hanna has just published "Island," a book all about island life. In this episode, I interview him all about island culture and how it differs from the culture of the "mainland." We take in islands associated with wine in many…
Interview with Henry Jeffreys: England

August 7, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min

Henry Jeffreys's book, Vines in a Cold Climate, is an essential and extremely engaging history of the development of English wine since the 1970s. He interviews many characters and charts the change from amateur DIY winemakers to the…

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About the show

An Englishman in California soaking up the sun, I am a WSET Diploma graduate and Certified WSET Educator. I blog about wine, teach it at all levels, and drink plenty of it. Follow me on twitter @mattswineworld or check out my website: matthewsworldofwineanddrink.com