Episodes

Meeting Tonya Pitts is like discovering your new favorite wine. Our conversation was captivating, rich, and full of depth and character! She is a role model to many within the wine industry and the perfect example of an excellent sommelier who goes...

The difference between old-world and new-world wineries is embedded in the story of Chateau Trianon. The Hebrard family was deeply tied to the famed Cheval Blanc in Saint Emillion but was forced to sell under certain legal ties to the property....

A.P.W.A.S.I. stands for the Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute...an institute began by Dr. Clinton Lee to give access to all who seek education in our industry.  He is articulate and passionate about what a proper glass of wine brings to the...

Once in awhile a guest comes to the studio that takes over the show. Lia is one of those guests. Knowledgeable, fun, engaging and intriguing would be a few adjectives I would use to describe our conversation. And the wines were great too! lol. The...

Charlie brings a rather unique view of the wine world. As a human resources attorney by day, his love for wine and his matter-of-fact approach all other times has landed him in the unexpected position of wine influencer. But the story isn't over....

Not only is she part of an unheralded 7th-generation California wine family, but she is also a wine influencer to boot. Meet the effervescent Cecily Gamba from Gamba Vineyards and You had me at Bordeaux. All industries need to look to the youth to...

If it takes a team of winemakers, pickers, marketers, accountants, and many more...It takes a Director of Operations to hold it all together.  Benoit Collard of Piper-Heidsieck is just that person.  From the farm to production, it takes a...

Port is an elixir that is meant to shut down the day, take a break from the rat race, and indulge oneself in a sensory delight. The traditional port is from the Douro region of Portugal and the story of the region and wine is part of wine history. The...

Clovis Taittinger is pure Champagne. His philosophical approach to life is inspiring.

Crazy good story from cheerleader to winery owner.

The history of the Champagne district of France is storied. The romance of the beverage and the cultural impact is even more influential in our lives. Piper Heidsieck is in the middle of this history and we had the lead winemaker in the house to talk...

Port is often miss-understood. What it is, when to serve and how to serve. How long does it last in the bottle once opened? and are there optimal serving temperatures? What is the difference between a Ruby and Tawny Port? What is a vintage Port or for...

Emmanuel is one of the most interesting gentlemen in the wine industry. Besides being one of the early American Master Sommeliers ever bestowed the accolade, he makes wine, beer, and not nitro brew coffee.  I have always loved his Clos Pessarra...

Don't understand the Cotes Du Rhone wine region in France? Learn about it right here from Marie-Melodie Confetti of Vins de Vienne. A interesting story of three well known wine makers getting together to create something unique in the wine world. If...

His family started the famed Champagne house Piper-Heidseick in 1789...meet Parirck d'Aulan of Alta Vista winery in Argentina.  You will learn French history, Champagne history, cultural history, and the incredible wine movement in Argentina....

This was fascinating….not only are their wine influencers in Lithuania, the food and wine culture is quickly growing and becoming European. Urté saw the need for wine and food eductions in her native Lithuania. The Soviet era stifled food...

A young man gives up his profession in the medical field to become the worlds leading expert on Sochu (Japanese distilled beverage). In this episode, you will learn about Sochu, Japanese Whiskey, Grappa, Koji mold, Saki, and more. Stephen Lyman is on...

Learn what Enogastronomy is... a new word for me too! It happens to all of us. We can point to a time in our lives when our head was turned toward a career in wine. Federica is no exception. Hear the story from Federica as she was chasing a career in...

Stephanie Morton Small write music; not the notes but they lyrics. Oh, and she is the VP of a compelling winery in Argentina; Finca Decero. One theme that comes out of Wine Talks is the value of international experience in not only making wine but...

The famed Burgundy house, Maison Louis Jadot became enamoured with the idea to start operations in Oregon (considered prince Pinot Noir and Chardonnay land).  Since 1988, McMinnville college has been playing host to the International Pinot Noir...

The women in wine movement is in full swing. The influx of women to the various enology schools throughout the world is prolific. But Susana Balbo had to forge her own way. Not only is Argentina a patriarchal society, the wine industry was that much...

You should hear his reaction when I mentioned the tasting glass we use at the Wine of the Month Club! Riedel, The Wine Glass Company, is synergistic with fine wine and the proper glassware to enhance the experience.  Wine is experiential and the...

The kind of story you only read about; when she started receiving  more emails regarding her passion (wine) than her job, the clues were obvious: Quite your day job. Georgie Jenn taught me a new term; drink out of your comfort zone. I supposed...

Crazy good conversation about Paso Robles.