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Episodes

April 7, 2022

Piemonte revealed No confusion about this famed region now. Meet Mattia Paggliasso

Piemonte is one of the prolific wine regions of Italy. Situated about an hour west of Milan it is on the way to France for you geography buffs.  It is also home to some of Italys most famous and sought after wines. From the famed white wine Gavi...
April 1, 2022

Two real women, real Napa history. Meet Chelsea & Remi Barrett

Seriously fun and informative conversation.
March 31, 2022

Muscle your way into making wine. Meet Ian McCaffrey of Joel Gott wines.

Ian makes wine for the fame Joel Gott and has learned a ton (of grapes).
March 24, 2022

Wow. This girl is the wine bomb. Meet Bibiana Gonzalez Rave

If you want drive, passion and desire in the wine business. You arrived.
March 22, 2022

Fresh approach is an understatement. Meet Franck-Lin Dalle

He started as a lawyer and became a farmer.
March 17, 2022

She makes wine in the Loire Valley. Brilliant converstaion with Juliette Monmousseau

The chronicles of Bouvet-Labuday are hard to follow but amazing just the same.
March 8, 2022

You will be entertained. Vance Rose of Route Stock.

Vance Rose has done just about everthing in the wine business. When it is all said and done, he felt his calling was to make wine. When I suggesgted his Cabernet Sauvignon was old school his response "that is the best compliment I have had in...
Feb. 25, 2022

Jennifer WIlliams downplays her rising star accolades. Wine Talks With Jennifer Williams

Just as humble as can be, Jennifer preferred not to discuss her "rising star" moniker. Working side by side with Katherine Cakebread, Jennifer is at helm of winemaking for the ZIATA brand. An engaging smile and demeanor, Jennifer shares her opinion of...
Feb. 18, 2022

Pahlmeyer makes Pinot. Joe Hunter of Wayfarer Wines

What was clear during my conversation with Joe Hunter was the main requirement for a successful wine and winery is passion.  A true student of the wine industry, Joe tells of the energy and philosophy of the Pahlmeyer family and their stake in...
Feb. 17, 2022

It is all about the vines. Meet nurseryman Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones knows his vines.
Feb. 9, 2022

Largest Organic Grape Farmer in France. Meet Chateau Lagarde

Meet Lionel Raymond. After a stint as a petroleum engineer, Lionel got the bug. The buyer of the the family Chateau defaulted and Lionel and his father took it back and they now responsible for the largest organic vineyard holdings. Incredible journey...
Feb. 3, 2022

Aphrodisiac foods? Yes, please. Meet the foremost authority Amy Reiley.

She set out to get her master's in Gastronomy at The Cordon Bleu and ended up becoming America's authority on aphrodisiac foods. Yes, this is a thing. We had a fascinating conversation about aphrodisiac foods and wine...and much more.  Cook up...
Feb. 1, 2022

Spanish wines can be confusing, but not for Marta Delfa!

I needed to have Marta on the show to help me sort out the wines of Spain. She is the export manager for the largest Spanish wine exporter: Torres. She was engaging, funny, and knowledgeable.  Have a listen.
Jan. 27, 2022

Fraud In The Wine Business? Frances Dinkelspiel Tells Us

New York Times Best Selling Author Frances Dinkelspiel; Fascinating.
Jan. 25, 2022

Wine educator and podcaster. I Chat With Natalie MacLean

Self Proclaimed Chief of Wine Happiness....Natalie MacLean, Wine Author
Jan. 22, 2022

He reopened after Covid to a packed house. Meet Jonathan Waxman

Famed Chef Jonathan Waxman was part of the dynamic shift in food In America
Jan. 22, 2022

She has a bachelors degree in wine. Literally. Meet Simone FM Spinner.

She created her own BS in the aesthetics and business of wine. Very interesting.
Jan. 12, 2022

Kevin O'Leary makes wine. Hear him on Wine Talks

Hear from famed Shark Tank's wine aficionado Kevin O'Leary
Jan. 6, 2022

Before the Spectator there was Pattersons. Meet the couple that saved it.

Meredith May saw an opportunity and she grabbed. One tough young lady.
Dec. 23, 2021

Paso is on fire. Here is why. Wine Talks with the Austin Hope

I visited with the Austin Hope. He has grown a formidable brand.
Dec. 14, 2021

How Do They Make Wine Barrels? Learn from Douglas Rennie, Master Cooper

Barrels are an integral part of wine making. Douglas is a 4th generation Master Cooper
Dec. 9, 2021

The 1855 Bordeaux Classification and more. Meet Jean Michael LaPorte of Chateau Talbot

Bordeaux; the famed wine region of France and how it got that way.