Yeastie Boys: Wine's Modern Microbial Solutions

Grab your magnifying glass and white coat, we're getting microscopic - but this goes well beyond fermentation. We're exploring the cutting-edge techniques whereby the power of yeasts is being harnessed in fields as diverse as viticulture, winemaking and shipping. Even without the microscope, this is an eye-opening episode... Wine is facing many challenges. Climate change. The cost of living crisis. Sustainability targets. Shifting consumer tastes and trends. But what if microbes can provide solutions to these issues and more, reducing the need for chemical inputs and putting winemakers for once on the front foot? This episode is sponsored by Lallemand, who have granted us privileged access to their latest research and contacts in the field. We hear from wine consultant Christopher Chen , yeast expert Professor Hervé Alexandre , and M&S winemaker Belinda Kleinig , who report on their applied experience testing these new products. From helping vines survive drought to prevention of rot, reducing the need for sulfites and acidification, even ensuring your wine can arrive fresh after crossing continents - innovative microbial solutions are being applied to all these pressing tasks and more. The term, 'game-changer' is used in this episode. Tune in to find out why... Thanks for tuning in. We love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe . Or you can find all details from this episode on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S7 E26 - Yeastie Boys: Wine's Modern Microbial Solutions To support the show, enjoy subscriber-only bonus content and discount benefits, access our full archive and get every episode before it goes on free release,

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Yeastie Boys: Wine's Modern Microbial Solutions is an episode from Wine Blast with Susie and Peter by Susie and Peter, Masters of Wine.

This episode is 46:43 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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