Episodes

This is a fascinating converstaion.

Sicilian wines are a regular fascination of mine. Though a small island, the variety of terroir and grapes is vast and the indigenous grapes there are unique. When you taste the wines of Cantine Ermes, you are taken to the island. And that is the...

Why are wineries taken during the war? The Germans invaded France and held up in Bordeaux and other places. The Romans did the same. And in modern history, Azerbaijan did it to Armenia. History repeats itself. This is the second story we have heard on...

Lake County is an important part of the California wine legacy. Pietro Buttitta will teach you the nuances of the area and charm you with his character. A chef, winemaker and promoter, Pietro does what it takes to make premium wine in a premium wine...

Crazy good wine from Sardinia and neighboring island, Gallura.

Wine in itself represents history. And wine from the caucus states have had wine for 1000’s of years…and Bulgaria is no exception. I taste 100’s of wine each month and I went back to see how many Bulgarian wines I had tasted since I started...

David Stephan teaches us about Burgundy and Louis Jadot.

Sicily is a very important part of the Italian wine trade.

IN 1981, Paul K Sr. featured a wine from Pio Cesare. They were back in the office in 2022!

The Albert Bichot winery in Beaune France dates back to the 13th Century. I would consider that a fair amount of experience  in what one might consider the most coveted wine region in the world.  Burgundy is complicated on the surface. It...

Correct me if I am wrong, but Enzo is the Gene Wilder of Piemonte.

When he started speaking on the Napa royalty he knew, I knew this was a crazy conversation.

I have spoken to many, many proprietors. Not many as interesting at Nicole.

Once in awhile, I call Ed in for a few laughs and catch up.

If you were to call a company in the San Luis Obispo area to drill and new water well or repair an old one, most likely you will call Doug Filliponi. A grass roots type of guy, Dougs experience drilling wells for all industries but particulary the...

Serendipitous path to wine....from golf.

Emerging wine districts of Portugal is focused on Vinho Verde.

The Spanish Springs vineyard spoke to her. The rest is history.

For the past few years, I have been keeping up with all things Kim Lewis, some might say I am a social media stalker… Maybe! But can you blame me? Kim Lewis is an inspiring entrepreneur to look out for! She brought a winery to the heart of New...