Sparks
Short, honest conversations with winemakers, importers and people trying something new. No promotion — just the story behind the bottle.
Earlier episodes
Discovering Attica's Ancient Terroir with Stamatis Mylonas
Winemaker Stamatis Mylonas reveals how Savatiano from UNESCO-protected Attica soils ages beautifully — rivaling Burgundy quality at a fraction of the price.
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Making Sherry Great Again: Inside the Renaissance of Bodegas Viuda de Manjón
Bodegas Viuda de Manjón is bringing sherry back — with 175 years of family heritage, woman-led winemaking, and four expressions that challenge every assumption.
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Harold Hamersma: The Man Behind the Numbers on Your Wine Bottle
Harold Hamersma has shaped Dutch wine buying for 40 years. A conversation about his rating system, wine trends, and four decades of Dutch wine history.
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From Hotel School to Dutch Winemaker: The Joni Sloesen Story
Joni Sloesen left hospitality to found Zavel winery during COVID. How he makes biodynamic wine in the Netherlands, uses amphora, and runs restaurant Sober.
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The Science Behind Your Glass: How Wine Gets Its Signature Aromas
Sietze Wijma of The Art of Tasting explains the chemistry behind wine aromas — from Sauvignon Blanc's green bell pepper to aged Riesling's petrol character.
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Interview with Rutger Siersma: Wine Trends and Stories from Robust Podcast
Rutger Siersma of Robust podcast on wine trends in 2025, his vineyard experiment in Twente, and why the story behind the bottle matters more than ever.
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