#200 Weekly Update Cheers to 200 episodes Sideways Turns 20 ️LVMH’s F1 Move Oktoberfest Wins Big

It’s my 200th episode! A massive thank you to everyone who has
supported the podcast over the years - you’re the best!


In this special milestone episode, we dive into some major
highlights: the 20th anniversary of Sideways, the rise of
alcohol-free beer in Europe, Oktoberfest’s positive 2024 numbers,
and LVMH making waves in Formula 1. Plus, some exciting news from
Erdinger, Taittinger’s English Sparkling Wine, and a must-listen
podcast recommendation! Let’s celebrate together - grab your
favorite drink (alcohol-free or not), and let’s get into it!





We’ve covered so much in 200 episodes! What’s been your favorite
episode so far? Drop a comment below – I’d love to hear your
thoughts!





Alexander Gottschalk
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-gottschalk-641838223/)


English wine tour 2024: https://pinotpixel.com/uk


Sideways tasting: https://pinotpixel.com/sideways





Shownotes:


(00:00:00) Big shoutout to all my supporters


(00:03:37) Sideways turns 20 this month


https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/sideways-movie-anniversary-santa-ynez-valley-19797576.php


Episode 183: https://youtu.be/bzcWxu5bZ0s


(00:06:29) Spain & Germany are the biggest fans of alcohol
free beer


https://www.statista.com/chart/33210/regular-beer-drinkers-survey/


(00:10:09) Erdinger goes deeper in AF


https://www.meininger.de/bier/brauereien/erdinger-setzt-auf-alkoholfreies-helles


(00:12:27) Alcohol-free beer sees significant growth across
Europe


https://www.eureporter.co/health/alcohol-health/2024/10/08/alcohol-free-beer-sees-significant-growth-across-europe-according-to-foodora/


(00:14:29) Oktoberfest 2024 shows positive numbers


https://www.oktoberfest.de/en/magazine/oktoberfest-news/preliminary-final-report-2024-relaxed-16-days-festivities


(00:16:50) LVMH enters Formula 1 with billion dollar deal


https://www.gpfans.com/us/f1-news/1031672/f1-lvmh-2025-global-partnership-deal/


(00:18:23) Taittinger opens English Sparkling 


https://www.the-buyer.net/people/producer/domaine-evremond-taittinger-english-sparkling-wine


(00:21:15) EU grants €120m Vine Pulling Plan for France


https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/european-green-light-eu120m-vine-pulling-plan


(00:22:41) Podcast recommendation: BDX Angelus


https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unclassified-by-choice/id1470283431?i=1000670806786