Interviews

“Hedonism meets…” brings to life the people and places behind the myriad wonderful wines and spectacular spirits we offer to Hedonists worldwide. Below is our full archive from the series – enjoy!
Bibi Graetz is one of Tuscany's most innovative winemakers
Hedonism Meets... Bibi Graetz
We sit down with Tuscan winemaker Bibi Graetz to get the story behind his innovative, original wines as well as the eye-catching labels that adorn his bottles. We talk vintages,... Read more...
Damien Cambres in the cellars at Pol Roger
Hedonism Meets... Damien Cambres
Hedonism Wines talks to Damien Cambres, Cellar Master of the prestigious Champagne House, Pol Roger. A Maison that needs no introduction, we talk to Damien about what exactly it is... Read more...
Bill Harlan makes some of the world's greatest Cabernet Sauvignon
Hedonism Meets... Bill Harlan
The Hedonism Wines team were delighted to catch up with Bill Harlan, the founder of and inspiration behind the world-renowned wines of Harlan Estate, Promontory and BOND. We talk Napa... Read more...
Steve Olson is responsible for seeking out and bottling some of Mexico's best mezcal
Hedonism Meets... Steve Olson
Read our interview with Steve Olson of Del Maguey - we talk distilling, cocktails, Ron Cooper and all things Mezcal. Adorned with their iconic colourful labels, and hand-crafted by individual... Read more...
Ashley Hepworth makes some of the world's greatest American wines at Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Hedonism Meets... Ashley Hepworth
Hailing from the Napa Valley, Joseph Phelps Vineyards is a legendary family-owned winery in California. Producing internationally coveted red blends including Insignia and Backus, we sat down with Winemaker, Ashley... Read more...
Glenlivet are famous for producing some of Scotland's most sought-after whiskies
Hedonism Meets… Alan Winchester
We sat down with Alan Winchester, Master Distiller, The Glenlivet to hear about his impressive career in the Scottish Whisky industry and to delve into the secrets behind some of... Read more...
Alice Paillard is head of Champagne Bruno Paillard
Hedonism Meets... Alice Paillard
We talk to Alice Paillard, head of the eponymous Bruno Paillard Champagne house since 2018, and founded by her father, Bruno in 1981. Situated in in Reims in the heart... Read more...
Kathryn Carothers took over at Bryant Estate in 2018 and is responsible for some of the Napa Valley's greatest Cabernet Sauvignon.
Hedonism Meets... Kathryn Carothers
Hedonism Wines talks to Kathryn Carothers, winemaker since 2018 at the stellar Californian winery: Bryant Estate. We touch on the latest releases, top recent vintages and hear about some of... Read more...
Dirk Niepoort is one of Portugal's most highly acclaimed winemakers
Hedonism Meets... Dirk Niepoort
A celebrated name on the Portuguese wine scene, the history of Niepoort spans five generations, tracing its roots as far back as 1842. Boasting a magnificent portfolio of both fortified... Read more...
Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt tending the vines
Hedonism Meets… Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt
Hedonism Wines talks to Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt, fourth generation at Champagne Laurent-Perrier and eldest daughter of Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt, who currently manages this iconic House together with her... Read more...
Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon inspects a bottle of Champagne
Hedonism Meets… Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon
Hedonism Wines catches up with Head Winemaker at Champagne Louis Roederer, Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, to delve a little deeper into the secrets behind their world-celebrated champagnes, most notably the highly sought-after... Read more...
Christian and Edouard Moueix
Hedonism Meets… Christian and Edouard Moueix
A stand-out name when it comes to top Bordeaux wines; distributing fine wines from Bordeaux and California in addition to being the owner and producer of several Grand Crus, the... Read more...