ARENI Global: In Conversation
Pauline Vicard
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Through a comprehensive research and publication programme, ARENI exists to inform, inspire and empower those invested in the future of Fine Wine. Join us as we explore the Future of Fine Wine, in conversation with experts.
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NCNN ep7: Don't Forget You're Throwing a Party
What makes a wine event memorable? And why do some experiences succeed in turning people into long-term wine drinkers, while others leave no lasting impression at all? In this final episode of New…
The Economics of Desire: Inside Wine Auctions with Amayès Aouli
Why - and how- did wine become collectible? Pauline Vicard speaks with Amayés Aouli, Global Head of Wine & Spirits at Bonhams, one of the world’s oldest auction houses. Together, they explore…
Bonus Episode: How Much is Enough?
As part of Women’s History Month, we are sharing a revisited edition of a conversation first recorded in June 2021 during the Bâtonnage Forum—an initiative dedicated to advancing women in the wine…
The Fine Wine Game: Scarcity, Access & the Art of Allocation
What makes an allocated wine offering work — and when does it fail? In this episode, Pauline Vicard sits down with Peter Yeung to unpack the mechanics behind scarcity in fine wine. From waitlists…
NCNN ep6: Understanding Deconsumption
Why is the world drinking less — and do they really drink less fine wine? For the first episode of 2026, Pauline and Felicity unpack one of the most pressing shifts reshaping the wine industry:…
The Relevance of Spirituality in Winemaking
Does spirituality have a role in winemaking? Where else to have this conversation than in Burgundy, the region that claims 1,000 years of a wine history that began with monks. We sat down with…
Rethinking Terroir
What does terroir mean today? How does it differ from the idea of sense of place? Is terroir a matter of nature or nurture? Do these questions even matter today? And if they do, how much does an…
Inside the Hospices de Beaune: Purpose, Place and People
Behind the famous glazed roofs of Beaune lies a story where wine, care, and community are inseparable. Founded in the 15th century as a hospital for the poor, the Hospices de Beaune has evolved into…
China 2030: Key Strategies for Fine Wine’s Most Complex Market
China has long been one of the most complex and fascinating markets for fine wine. Once driven by gifting and status, the market is now undergoing a dramatic reset — with consumers buying wine for…
5 Levers of Success for the Fine Wine Sector
What does success really mean in today’s fine wine sector? In this episode, recorded live at Domaine des Lambrays in Burgundy in July 2025, host Pauline Vicard is joined by three leading voices:…
Areni Live Sessions, Ep1: Wine, Health and Changing Regulations
The situation around wine, alcohol and health is complex, and a lot of important conversations are happening within the realm of public affairs, an area that most of the wine world doesn’t think much…
Farming, Fame, and Futureproofing the Market: In Conversation With Charles Lachaux
In 2021, 30y old Burgundian winemaker Charles Lachaux was crowned Best Rising Star at the inaugural Golden Vines Awards, and the wine world lost its mind. Prices for his bottles skyrocketed on the…
Miami's Wine Boom: What the Industry Can Learn From America's Hottest Luxury Market
Pauline spent a few days in the Florida capital and sat down with key players. Here is what we learned about the incredibly dynamic, passionate, hungry and growing wine scene of a city that might…
NCNN ep5: How Demographics Shape Alcohol Consumption: In Conversation With Laurence Whyatt
Based in London, Laurence Whyatt is Head of European Beverages Research for Barclays Investment Bank, meaning that his job is to predict the future of alcohol consumption globally, so that companies…
Thriving Through Uncertainties: In Conversation with Lizzy Rudd
How should leaders prepare to succeed in an impossible-to-predict world? Elizabeth (Lizzy) Rudd is the Chair of Berry Bros. & Rudd, Britain’s oldest wine merchant. Founded in 1698 at number 3…
Rethinking Education: Shaping the Future of the Wine Trade
What does the wine trade need to become more profitable? At the very moment that everything is changing, it is important to take some time to evaluate professional wine education. Is it fit for…
NCNN Ep4: Breaking the (Young) Collector Code: in Conversation with Hamish Greening
How do you create a new generation of life-long wine collectors and enthusiasts? Hamish Greening knows how to find them and nurture them. Hamish is Private Client Specialist of Chelsea Vintners in…
NCNN Ep3 Cultivating Togetherness: In Conversation with Honore Comfort
What do zillenials want? What do they seek? How do they think about wine and what can the industry do about this? In this third episode of New Consumers, New Narratives, we meet Honore Comfort, the…
Why Moderation Is Still a Valid Concept: In Conversation With Jennifer Tujague
Western societies are currently re-examining their relationship with wine and alcohol. For the last couple of years, the “no-safe level of alcohol” narrative has come to the forefront, with headlines…
Trends, Worries and Opportunities 2025
What does 2025 have in store for the fine wine world? How are key players planning for this new year and where will they invest their time, and money? Felicity and Pauline caught up with six major…
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ARENI Global: In Conversation has published 108 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Arts, Earth Sciences.
ARENI Global: In Conversation is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 55m.
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