Tonight, All About Wine welcomes Gilles Martin.  With 30 years of international experience and an accomplished scientific background, Winemaker Gilles Martin blends the classic refinements of the old-world tradition with an adventurous passion for new-world innovation. Born right outside of the Champagne region, Gilles obtained a Masters of Oenology from the University of Montpellier, where his thesis on the technology of wine ultra-filtration was awarded a first prize by Jacques Chirac, former President of France. After his studies, Gilles spent years working for some of the most renowned wineries across Europe and the United States, including Weingut Hans Lang Winery in Germany, Houghton Winery in Australia, Roederer Estate Winery in California, and Delas-Frères Winery in France. Following his extensive travels, Gilles strongly believes that Long  ...