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PODCAST: Olivier Humbrecht, MW and Andrew Jefford on Alsace - Part 2
Andrew Jefford
Wine Culture
This episode is Part 2 of a conversation with Olivier Humbrecht, MW and Andrew Jefford about Alsace. The first part covered Olivier's journey to become France's first Master of Wine, as well as the history and vineyards of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht.
Part 2 picks up with Olivier's philosophy of non-interventionism and biodynamic principles and practices in the vineyard. In addition to Olivier's approach to farming and yield management, we discuss wine making techniques, pressing, long fermentations, and climate change.
Listen to Part 1 HERE
Produced by Valerie Caruso, DWS, CWE, FWS
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