Episodes
Feb. 7, 2023
They saw the story. They tell the story. Meet Don and Petie Kladstrup
Wine and war is a subject close to my heart. I had been studying it when I stumbled across the book of the same name. What a story about the Nazis and the French sparring during the Nazi occupation during World War II. The detail that Don and Petie...
Feb. 2, 2023
This guy gets wine. Because it is about the soul. Meet Keith Saarloos
After Mathew Kaner was on the show, we received a call from Keith stating he needed to come on and talk all things wine. After 30 seconds of our initial call, I said “when can you come on?”. This guy got it. Wine really is about the soul. It is...
Jan. 31, 2023
Get Educated Here. Seriously Educated. Maryam Ahmed Waxes Poetic On Wine.
From Cornell University studying Hospitality to becoming an entrepreneur stopping on the way for an Enology degree, Maryam Ahmed is learned and articulate. Engaging in conversation with a point of view is how the needle moves. We moved the...
Jan. 26, 2023
Who plants a vineyard in Virginia? Carolyn Covington does.
The enthralling Carolyn Covington, aka The American Wine Girl, had her aha wine moment on a trip to Florence, Italy where she learned that wine was an art form. This revelation took her to learn the industry and become WSET 3 certified; taking this...
Jan. 24, 2023
Bad Ass Wine Witch? I agree! Meet Justin Trabue
Justin Trabue drives back and forth between Paso Robles and Napa Valley to hone her craft. Between learning the value of each district, she is also working towards raising the people of color coefficient in the wine industry; an important...
Jan. 19, 2023
Meet your new “bougie” wine cousin, Chasity Cooper.
She wants wine to be an approachable beverage to all. Passionate about removing barriers for women and people of color into the wine industry, Chasity has covered the gamut of places to create the force. She enjoys the camaraderie of the trade and...
Jan. 17, 2023
Try and stump Mathew Kaner on all things wine. Can’t do it.
When he landed his first job at the iconic Wine Cask in Santa Barbara, he was asked to stock the fine Burgundy section in order of vineyards from north to south; this is a tough task for an experienced wine academic, let alone a “first day on the...
Jan. 12, 2023
Most Expensive Restaurant In America? Disneyland. Find out from the Matt Ellingson.
Some of you might know that Disneyland has a private club; Club 33. But did you know of the club named 21 Royale? In what was to be Walt Disney's apartment? and could be the most expensive restaurant in the country...and by all accounts, an experience...
Jan. 11, 2023
The Hollywood Dream is real. David Zucker, famed Director tells his story.
Sandra and I recently had dinner with famed director, David Zucker and all we did was laugh and talk about the future and what is in store. As he is preparing to release a new book, on the making of the movie Airplane, I thought it would be nice to...
Jan. 6, 2023
Season 13 Recap: A Look Back, and a Glimpse of What's to Come...
Season 13 has come to a close and we could not be more excited for our upcoming 14th season! This past season, we had the privilege of hearing from a variety of guests; Liam D'Arcy, who effectively calls himself the wine "idiot"; Kira Ballotta,...
Dec. 29, 2022
History, knowledge, and passion. That sums up Kira Ballotta.
When you listen to Kira speak about wine, you realize that there is still real passion out there in our industry. Winemaking is about passion or it is just work. Kira brings a whole new level of articulation in describing her approach and knowledge...
Dec. 27, 2022
Wine writing comes easy to Jess Lander. Her San Francisco Chronicle articles quickly gained attention.
Sitting with Jess Lander is like sitting with your best friend. She is open, fun, and interesting while also informative, cautious, and inspiring. You will learn that wine writing doesn’t come easy for most. Even the most experienced writers...
Dec. 22, 2022
Who has the guts to pour Bordeaux in a Napa Tasting room? Sharon Kazan Harris does.
Sharon Kazan Harris tells it like it is. She is unabashed in her opinion of what is happening in the wine trade and Napa particularly. With a home in Bordeaux France, she carries with her an appreciation of the old and new world wines and brings to...
Dec. 20, 2022
An incurable prostate cancer diagnosis changed his life. Winemaker Doctor Bob Hollander uses wine to raise support for research.
Imagine the diagnosis; “you have terminal prostate cancer.” Now what? Listen to this emotional testimony by Dr. Bob (Pulmonologist with the VA) as he walks us through the diagnosis, treatment, and post-realization efforts to support...
Dec. 15, 2022
She quit her day job to pursue wine and never looked back. Meet Brooke Martin
Despite Utah being one of the most strict post-prohibition states, Brooke Martin set up shop as a wine broker. Not knowing what would transpire, she just needed to make a change. Learn what it takes to go from wine enthusiast to wine influencer. She...
Dec. 13, 2022
Meet Justine Belle. They are setting the “winery” structure on its ear and can very well change the concept of a winery forever.
This is one driven and intelligent individual. Fighting through racism, sexism, and bureaucracy. Justine has prevailed in creating a new organizational pro forma for the wine business. This is no easy task and is faced with unknowns. ...
Dec. 8, 2022
Meet the Wine Wally, translated…”The Wine Idiot”...that is what he calls it. Hear why. Wine Blogger Liam D’Arcy spells it out.
A man after my own heart. I had to ask…what is a “Wine Wally?” His response..”Basically, wine idiot” That made me laugh. Liam takes a unique approach to speaking on wine and is very straightforward about his goals. Teach his wine...
Dec. 6, 2022
Adversity and perseverance frame her life. Meet Monique Soltani.
Monique Soltani is an award-winning journalist, TV News anchor, Mother, Wife, Host of Wine Oh T.V., and much more. She has accomplished so much and has been on a journey with her successful show, Wine Oh T.V. But in the midst of shooting a wine...
Dec. 1, 2022
Follow your passion says Paige Comrie. She did and became a serious wine influencer.
Wine influencers are a thing. They are passionate about wine and know how to tell stories. Paige Comrie is a classic example. She learned of the “lifestyle” of wine and it was “Katie bar the door”. With both guns drawn, Paige set out to share...
Nov. 29, 2022
2nd Growth Bordeaux? Yes, Please. Meet Xavier Sanchez of Pichon Baron
Wine is about the story; the place, the history, and the people who created it. Meet Xavier Sanchez of Chateau Pichon Baron. The classification of 1855 put the Pichon Longueville as a second-growth wine in the famed district of Pauillac. Other...
Nov. 25, 2022
Non-GMO distilled spirits, who knew? Meet Mark and Kristen Anderson, from the largest American distiller of non-GMO spirits.
Distilled spirits are an amazingly tough market. It never ceases to amaze me how the segment can absorb another premium spirit. But this premium spirit is un unique; it is non-GMO. Wine Talks recently had the guest of a GMO probiotic that helps reduce...
Nov. 22, 2022
She is a force to be reckoned with in the wine industry, meet Tonya Pitts!
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...
Nov. 17, 2022
The family sold the famed Cheval Blanc? Now what? Meet Timothée Hebrard of Chateau Trianon to find out.
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....
Nov. 8, 2022
Education, practical experience and passion drives Dr. Lee.
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...