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Dr Darrell Lizamore on Breeding New Clones of Sauvignon Blanc
24/07/2026
Dr Darrell Lizamore of the Bragato Research Institute explains how New Zealand scientists are breeding new clones of Sauvignon Blanc, aiming for disease resistance, frost tolerance and better flavour without losing the grape's true identity.
The Science of Grapevine Genetics, from Clonal Selection to CRISPR
17/07/2026
Dr Darrell Lizamore of New Zealand Winegrowers explains how grapevine genetics really works, from centuries of clonal selection and mass selection to induced mutation, transgenics, CRISPR gene editing and epigenetics.
Can PIWI Grapes Protect New Zealand from Powdery Mildew? With Jim White of Cloudy Bay
10/07/2026
Powdery mildew is getting harder to control in Marlborough. Jim White of Cloudy Bay explains why, and why a new generation of disease-resistant PIWI grape varieties might be the answer New Zealand growers have been waiting for.
Jim White on Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and 40 Years of Marlborough
03/07/2026
Get up close and personal with Jim White as he shares his insights on Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and the region that has shaped it.
What Does WineGB Do Nicola Bates on Advocacy, Policy and the Future of English Wine
26/06/2026
WineGB. 500 members. One CEO. Nicola Bates joins Chris to talk lobbying, duty reform, hybrid grapes and why English wine needs government support to keep growing.

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The UK Wine Show is all about wine and the UK wine scene. We interview winemakers, consumers, wine bar owners, scientists, you name it, if it is about wine in the UK we will cover it. Almost all good wine from around the world washes up on these shores so we'll find out more about the people behind the wines that are making a splash.

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