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The REAL Silver Oak Story. Meet Matt Duncan. 3rd Generation.
Aug. 3, 2021

The REAL Silver Oak Story. Meet Matt Duncan. 3rd Generation.

I swung into Silver Oak to sit with Matt Duncan...we got into it.
Taking a region from zero to one with Michael Juergens
July 29, 2021

Taking a region from zero to one with Michael Juergens

How do you create an entire wine industry from scratch? Meet Michael Jeurgens.
Wine is life for  Darrin Low of Dom. Anderson. Hear his philosophy.
July 22, 2021

Wine is life for Darrin Low of Dom. Anderson. Hear his philosophy.

Domaine Anderson has wine native Darrin Low at the helm. Wine is life.
World Renowned Food/Wine Critic; Founder Of Saveur, Meet Colman Andrews
July 13, 2021

World Renowned Food/Wine Critic; Founder Of Saveur, Meet Colman Andrews

Famed Food and Wine Critic Colman Andrews Joins Me
Woman In Wine. Head Winemaker Natalie Bath of Rudd Estates
July 8, 2021

Woman In Wine. Head Winemaker Natalie Bath of Rudd Estates

Promoted to Head Winemaker this year, Natalie Bath shares her philosophy.
Small Napa winery, large Napa history. Meet winemaker Rich Frederick of Vine Cliff.
July 6, 2021

Small Napa winery, large Napa history. Meet winemaker Rich Frederick of Vine Cliff.

I sat with Rich Frederick of Vine Cliff to hash his winemaking philosophy.
Brass Tacks Conversation With Whitehall Lane's Tom Leonardini II
June 29, 2021

Brass Tacks Conversation With Whitehall Lane's Tom Leonardini II

One of the greats in Napa is Whitehall Lane. Hear the story.
Yale Univ. Author "10 Restaurants that Changed America" Wine Talks with Paul Freedman
June 24, 2021

Yale Univ. Author "10 Restaurants that Changed America" Wine Talks with Paul Freedman

Paul Freedman is a Yale Professor of the Middle Ages...but food in America is his side gig.
Can’ t discuss wine in the mail without speaking with Paul Mabray
June 18, 2021

Can’ t discuss wine in the mail without speaking with Paul Mabray

Fascinating conversation with Paul Mabray
Paso is all the rage. Hear from the 2nd generation; Andy Niner.
June 17, 2021

Paso is all the rage. Hear from the 2nd generation; Andy Niner.

Interesting view of the Paso wine scene.
Chefs, Drugs and Rock and Roll. Meet author Andrew Friedman.
June 2, 2021

Chefs, Drugs and Rock and Roll. Meet author Andrew Friedman.

The history of American cuisine is fascinating. Meet the gentleman that knows.
Pure Wine Critic Royalty. Meet Bartholomew Broadbent
May 14, 2021

Pure Wine Critic Royalty. Meet Bartholomew Broadbent

He brought Madera back to the US and his family history is pure wine pedigree.
Wine and the Glass. Meet PhD Katherine Larson
May 6, 2021

Wine and the Glass. Meet PhD Katherine Larson

Wine and Glass; a 3000 year old relationship.
Canned Wine, Beer and Master Somm Emmanuel Kemiji
April 27, 2021

Canned Wine, Beer and Master Somm Emmanuel Kemiji

Master Somm Emmanuel Kemiji is canning wine and making beer.
From Kendal Jackson to Yao Ming meet winemaker Tom Hinde
April 14, 2021

From Kendal Jackson to Yao Ming meet winemaker Tom Hinde

He just makes good wine. Tom Hinde
Savvy Talk With Vintage Wine Estates CEO Pat Roney
April 6, 2021

Savvy Talk With Vintage Wine Estates CEO Pat Roney

Slow and steady to one of the largest winery groups in America.
He put wine and food on it’s ear. Meet famed Michael McCarty.
March 6, 2021

He put wine and food on it’s ear. Meet famed Michael McCarty.

The LA food scene was the center in the US. Meet the instigator.
NYTimes Wine critic Eric Asimov was on fire. Hear his insights.
Feb. 19, 2021

NYTimes Wine critic Eric Asimov was on fire. Hear his insights.

From food critic to wine critic, Eric Asimov gets it.
Learn Burgundy. Meet Frédéric Bernier of Maison Louis Jadot
Feb. 4, 2021

Learn Burgundy. Meet Frédéric Bernier of Maison Louis Jadot

French Burgundy has unique challenges. Hear them from M. Barnier.
US laws have nothing on Canada...I spoke with the hosts of  "Two Guys Talking Wine"
Jan. 30, 2021

US laws have nothing on Canada...I spoke with the hosts of "Two Guys Talking Wine"

Like three old friends discussing their tribulations on wine.
Meet The Ambassador of Beaujolais, Winemaker Cyril Chirouze.
Jan. 26, 2021

Meet The Ambassador of Beaujolais, Winemaker Cyril Chirouze.

Beaujolais History Is Very Important Part Of The French Wine Trade
Wine Photojournalist Michael Higgins was in the house.
Jan. 19, 2021

Wine Photojournalist Michael Higgins was in the house.

His two wine travel books are a must haves for any wine traveler.
Laura Rhys is a Master Sommelier At A Rare Place To Work
Jan. 6, 2021

Laura Rhys is a Master Sommelier At A Rare Place To Work

English Sparkling Wine Is Real...And World Class. Ask Laura Rhys
Famed Restaurateur Patrick Terrail of Ma Maison
Jan. 5, 2021

Famed Restaurateur Patrick Terrail of Ma Maison

Ma Maison became the restaurant of the Hollywood elite. Here is how.