Wine Makers Show: the wine podcast

What happens when raw nightlife energy meets world-class wine knowledge? We sat down with Derek Li, one of Hong Kong’s most compelling sommeliers, to find out.

From selling cocktails in the chaos of Lan Kwai Fong to studying for the Master Sommelier exam, Derek shares how passion, curiosity, and pure hustle shaped his journey. We talk about breaking into the wine industry, what it really takes to sell wine on the floor, and why education matters more than ego. Derek opens up about training young sommeliers, building unforgettable guest experiences, blind tasting, and navigating a changing F&B scene.

We also dive into bold wine pairings, unexpected regions, the reality of studying for the world’s toughest wine exams. And even how music fits into his philosophy of life.

If you love wine, hospitality, or stories that go beyond labels and titles, this episode will challenge how you think and make you want to pour a glass and listen closely.

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📚 Wine Science: the application of science in winemaking, by Jamie Goode
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My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences.

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Grab a glass and join us for a lively new episode of Behind the Label, where we sit down with Maxime Pierlot, General Export Manager at A. Bergère Champagne. We dive straight into the action around a blind tasting built on one simple but tricky question: “Champagne or not Champagne?” From the first sip, we taste, debate, challenge our assumptions, and let the wines speak.

Along the way, Maxime takes us inside the world of A. Bergère: a family grower Champagne shaped by five generations, driven by terroir, and guided by a bold, modern vision. We talk about the rise of grower Champagnes, the importance of blending versus plot wines, Champagne at the table, still wines from Champagne, climate change, and even the future of non-alcoholic wine.

It’s geeky, honest, playful, and deeply human. If you love Champagne, blind tastings, and behind-the-scenes stories from the people who make the bottles you drink, this episode is made for you. Tune in, you might just rethink what’s in your glass.

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🥂 Discover Champagne A. Bergère
🍾 Shoutout to Silène, wine bar in Hong Kong, for welcoming us
💛 Explore Champagne with our dedicated travel guide
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🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop: a curated selection of wine glasses, posters and much more

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My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences.

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Wine, travel, education, and passion collide in this episode as we welcome Pierre-Marie Pattieu, Master Sommelier and Asia Prestige Account Manager at Jackson Family Wines.

From growing up in the south of France to building a global career that took him through the UK and into the heart of Asia’s wine scene, Pierre-Marie shares what truly shaped his journey.

We dive into his path to becoming a Master Sommelier, the realities behind the title, and the power of mentorship and education. Together, we explore how Asian wine markets are evolving, how sommeliers adapt to different cultures and cuisines, and why food and wine pairing is as much about psychology as technique. We also talk about Jackson Family Wines, global portfolios, fine dining, and what makes a wine moment unforgettable.

If you’re curious about wine beyond labels, love great stories, and want a behind-the-scenes look at the sommelier world, this episode is for you.

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📚 Check out Jancis Robinson's best books about wine
🍷 Discover Jackson Family Wines, a family-owned global portfolio of premium wineries.
🤓 Join the Academy and learn all you need to know about wine
🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop: a curated selection of wine glasses, posters and much more

▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬
My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences.

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Join me for the first episode of Behind the Label, a new format where I sit down with leading wine personalities for a blind tasting and an open conversation.

In this episode, I welcome Laurent Delaunay from Maison Edouard Delaunay, a historic Burgundy house founded in 1893 and revived in 2017 by Laurent himself, fifth-generation winemaker. From its cellars in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the Maison crafts precise, terroir-driven wines through small-scale vinification, careful parcel selection, and a philosophy of minimal intervention, reaffirming its place among Burgundy’s leading estates.

Together, we blind-taste three Pinot Noirs and explore how each expresses its origin. We also discuss Laurent’s presence in Hong Kong for the Bonhams wine auction, his role as president of the Burgundy Wine Committee (formerly the BIVB), his vision for the future of the Hautes-Côtes, and the dynamics of working alongside his daughter at the domaine.

If you enjoy this format, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Cheers!

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🗺️ Discover a superb Burgundy wine map
🍷 Check the Bonhams' auction "Jubilant Revival in Burgundy, Maison Edouard Delaunay - Finest & Rarest Wines" (ending from 27 November 2025, 14:00 HKT)
1️⃣ wine: Chapter and Verse Mastery Pinot Noir 2019, from Canaan winery (Hebei, China)
2️⃣ wine: Nuits-Saint-Georges Le Village Vieilles vignes 2022, from Edouard Delaunay (Burgundy, France)
3️⃣ wine: SG '67 2019, from Cordero San Giorgio (Oltrepò Pavese, Italy)
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🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop: a curated selection of wine glasses, posters and much more

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences.

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I sit down with Xavier Jean, the man behind Couvent des Jacobins, a discreet Grand Cru Classé nestled in the heart of Saint-Émilion, and his bold Merlot project, Calicem. In this episode, we dive into a family story that spans more than two centuries, from a ruined convent to a benchmark estate.

Xavier opens up about growing up in Saint-Émilion, taking over the reins, and shaping a clear wine philosophy without chasing trends. We talk terroir, old vines, and why Calicem had to exist outside the classification. We explore wine tourism, underground cellars, hospitality, and cultural events at the Couvent. From Bordeaux to Hong Kong and Singapore, we unpack how to build markets, work with sommeliers, and stay relevant without shouting.

If you’re curious about authentic Bordeaux, long-term vision, and wines with identity, this conversation is for you. Expect insights, stories, and practical lessons for wine lovers and professionals alike.

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🍇 Know more about Couvent des Jacobins, a Grand Cru Classé nestled in the heart of Saint-Émilion
🍷 Don't miss Club Bâtard, a members' wine and dining club, in the heart of Hong Kong
⭐️ Discover Fine Wine Experience, fine wine retailer and events host in Hong Kong
📚 Wine and War: The French, the Nazis, and the Battle for France's Greatest Treasur, by Donald Kladstrup and Petie Kladstrup
🤓 Join the Academy and learn all you need to know about wine
🎁 Get your wine essentials on our shop: a curated selection of wine glasses, posters and much more

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐️ ABOUT ⭐️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
My name is Antoine, and I’ve been passionate about wine for several years. I knew nothing at first, so I went out to meet the biggest figures in the industry and turned those encounters into a podcast that’s now listened to by over 100,000 people. I now share with you what I’ve learned, and I hope we embark together on a beautiful wine journey to discover the finest experiences.

ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOUR YOUR HEALTH. CONSUME IN MODERATION.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.