Episode 3 - Jo Elvin
06/26/24 • 59 min
My next guest is Jo Elvin - a multi award-winning editor who has launched and steered some of Britain’s most successful magazines including Sugar and Glamour – the biggest selling glossy in Europe. This Australian powerhouse arrived in the UK from Sydney in 1992, with a two-line CV and £400. And her first job was as a waitress in a pub! But she slowly worked her way up through the ranks to become one of the country’s most respected editors.
For the last two years she was CEO of Children with Cancer UK and through wine we will be delving deeper into her inspiring and multifaceted career and life decisions. We cover a wide range of topics – I would expect nothing less – from the effects of the digital age on the magazine industry, the importance of ‘method acting’ when being an Editor, the dearth of teenage magazines when they are needed more than ever, the importance of knowing when to leave a job, who to watch in fashion and much more!
To power this awesome chat, I had to feature incredible wines by inspiring female winemakers and female run wineries around the world. For our supermarket option, I introduced Jo to the crisp yet fruity Spanish grape, Godello, made by one of Spain’s top winemakers, Katia Alvarez and who rightfully features in Majestic’s Winemaker Series. From Liberty Wines, I chose a gorgeous Rosé from iconic Sicilian winery, Donnafugata, who for this wine has done a collab with Dolce & Gabbana to express the connection of wine to fashion and the arts. I also chose one of my favourite Fleuries, made by another inspirational Aussie, Jane Eyre – who previously was a hairdresser and is now an award winning Negociant in Burgundy.
Supermarket: Majestic
Wine: The Winemaker Series: Godello Grape, Spain
Importer: Liberty Wines
Wine: Dolce and Gabbana Rosa, Donnafugata, Sicily, 2022, Italy and Jane Eyre, Fleurie, Beaujolais, 2022, France
To buy the wine and drink along, go visit your local Majestic and go online to: www.libertywines.co.uk
Social Links:
https://www.amelias-wine.com and follow me on:
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This podcast has been vinously propelled by the Rothschild Wine Collection. Explore the world of Rothschild wines on Instagram @rothschildwinecollection or shop online at waddesdonwine.co.uk
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My next guest is Jo Elvin - a multi award-winning editor who has launched and steered some of Britain’s most successful magazines including Sugar and Glamour – the biggest selling glossy in Europe. This Australian powerhouse arrived in the UK from Sydney in 1992, with a two-line CV and £400. And her first job was as a waitress in a pub! But she slowly worked her way up through the ranks to become one of the country’s most respected editors.
For the last two years she was CEO of Children with Cancer UK and through wine we will be delving deeper into her inspiring and multifaceted career and life decisions. We cover a wide range of topics – I would expect nothing less – from the effects of the digital age on the magazine industry, the importance of ‘method acting’ when being an Editor, the dearth of teenage magazines when they are needed more than ever, the importance of knowing when to leave a job, who to watch in fashion and much more!
To power this awesome chat, I had to feature incredible wines by inspiring female winemakers and female run wineries around the world. For our supermarket option, I introduced Jo to the crisp yet fruity Spanish grape, Godello, made by one of Spain’s top winemakers, Katia Alvarez and who rightfully features in Majestic’s Winemaker Series. From Liberty Wines, I chose a gorgeous Rosé from iconic Sicilian winery, Donnafugata, who for this wine has done a collab with Dolce & Gabbana to express the connection of wine to fashion and the arts. I also chose one of my favourite Fleuries, made by another inspirational Aussie, Jane Eyre – who previously was a hairdresser and is now an award winning Negociant in Burgundy.
Supermarket: Majestic
Wine: The Winemaker Series: Godello Grape, Spain
Importer: Liberty Wines
Wine: Dolce and Gabbana Rosa, Donnafugata, Sicily, 2022, Italy and Jane Eyre, Fleurie, Beaujolais, 2022, France
To buy the wine and drink along, go visit your local Majestic and go online to: www.libertywines.co.uk
Social Links:
https://www.amelias-wine.com and follow me on:
https://www.instagram.com/amelias_wine/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@ameliaswine?_t=8mtCRmAkept&_r=1
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wptycOC-LlJ6iG7Ujq3qA
This podcast has been vinously propelled by the Rothschild Wine Collection. Explore the world of Rothschild wines on Instagram @rothschildwinecollection or shop online at waddesdonwine.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 2 - Giles Coren
Major warning: we should probably have added in bleeps for this recording, but I would have expected nothing less from the ‘brilliant but irascible’ Giles Coren. Most of you will know him as The Times Restaurant critic and writer. He is also a Queens Park rangers superfan, winner of the worst literary sex scene and confesses himself to be a ‘bit of an arse hole’. He was actually lovely and I adored our candid conversation around wine bores, how to navigate restaurant wine lists, how context is actually more important than food whilst also busting a lot of misconceptions and myths around the food industry. I even managed to get in my grilled guinea pig impersonation much to Giles’ bemusement.
The wines to pair over this opinionated and colourful lunch had to be equally personality filled and slightly rebellious. From M and S, I served an orange wine from Georgia – which absolutely delivered on the personality front. For my next two wines, both from wine importer, Lay and Wheeler, I served a Grand Cru equivalent Pinot Noir from Austria and a stunning Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa which Giles described as smelling and tasting ‘posh’. Phew! Both were made by innovative, rebellious winemakers who refused to follow the crowd. Much like my memorable guest.
Supermarket: Marks & Spencer
Wine: Lost and Found Range: Mtsvane, Georgia 2022
Importer: Lay and Wheeler
Wine: Blaufrankisch, Ried Kirchberg, Blaufrankisch, Weingut Moric, 2020 and Main Road and Dignity Cabernet Sauvignon, Restless River, Hemel en Aarde, South Africa 2018
To buy the wine and drink along, go visit your local Marks and Spencer and go online to: www.laywheeler.com
Social Links:
https://www.amelias-wine.com and follow me on:
https://www.instagram.com/amelias_wine/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@ameliaswine?_t=8mtCRmAkept&_r=1
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wptycOC-LlJ6iG7Ujq3qA
This podcast has been vinously propelled by the Rothschild Wine Collection. Explore the world of Rothschild wines on Instagram @rothschildwinecollection or shop online at waddesdonwine.co.uk
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Episode 4 - Oz Clarke
It was such a delight being reunited with my dear friend and highly esteemed wine expert, Oz Clarke OBE. He is a highly lauded wine writer, broadcaster, tv presenter and kickstarted the demystification of wine back in the 80’s. As well as being the wine world’s most popular guide and cheerleader, he has continuously been an inspiration and supporter in my own vinous career.
We could have spoken for hours but I think this slightly longer than usual episode gives one plenty to think about and highlights why Oz shines in his field. We covered the complex topic of climate change and what it means for English wine, the downside of today’s highly evolved winemaking techniques, the best underappreciated regions to look out for, wine industry politics, how music relates to wine, discovering Australian wine with Patrick Stewart plus lots more. Being an accomplished RSC actor and performing musician, expect hilarious yet insightful anecdotes, animated wine tasting tips and of course Oz singing Gregorian chants.... I knew he would break into song at some point!
This animated and insightful chat was enhanced by equally engaging and interesting wine from around the world. Majestic’s Chilean Merlot brought back memories for Oz of his first trip to Chile in the 80s, and in his words, is “serious happy juice.” I also had fun cheerleading my local wine store in Gloucestershire, Raffles Fine Wine, by serving two bottles from their shop. A New Zealand Pinot Gris which I was introduced to by Monica Galletti and a stunning Rosé from the Languedoc which gives Provence a run for its money. In Oz’s words, it’s a “rosé with stuffing!
Supermarket: Majestic
Wine: Single Vineyard Merlot, Montes, Chile 2021
Importer: Raffles Fine Wines
Wine: Kumeu River, Pinot Gris, New Zealand 2020 and Domaine La Lauzeta, Certeza Rosé, France, 2021
To buy the wine and drink along, go visit your local Majestic and go online to: https://raffles-wine.com/
Social Links:
https://www.amelias-wine.com and follow me on:
https://www.instagram.com/amelias_wine/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@ameliaswine?_t=8mtCRmAkept&_r=1
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wptycOC-LlJ6iG7Ujq3qA
This podcast has been vinously propelled by the Rothschild Wine Collection. Explore the world of Rothschild wines on Instagram @rothschildwinecollection or shop online at waddesdonwine.co.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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