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George Mardikians Legend Should Never Be Forgotten. Hear From His Son Haig.
March 13, 2024

George Mardikians Legend Should Never Be Forgotten. Hear From His Son Haig.

I sat with a great philanthropist and wine guy. Haig Mardikian tells all.
Jean-Charles Boisset Is All About Vision. Hear Him Speak On Napa.
Jan. 30, 2024

Jean-Charles Boisset Is All About Vision. Hear Him Speak On Napa.

A new vision for Napa is on the horizon. Jean Charles Boissets vision.
Spanish wines can be confusing, but not for Marta Delfa!
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.
Fraud In The Wine Business? Frances Dinkelspiel Tells Us
Jan. 27, 2022

Fraud In The Wine Business? Frances Dinkelspiel Tells Us

New York Times Best Selling Author Frances Dinkelspiel; Fascinating.
Wine educator and podcaster. I Chat With Natalie MacLean
Jan. 25, 2022

Wine educator and podcaster. I Chat With Natalie MacLean

Self Proclaimed Chief of Wine Happiness....Natalie MacLean, Wine Author
He reopened after Covid to a packed house. Meet Jonathan Waxman
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
She has a bachelors degree in wine. Literally. Meet Simone FM Spinner.
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.
Kevin O'Leary makes wine. Hear him on Wine Talks
Jan. 12, 2022

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

Hear from famed Shark Tank's wine aficionado Kevin O'Leary
Before the Spectator there was Pattersons. Meet the couple that saved it.
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.
Paso is on fire. Here is why. Wine Talks with the Austin Hope
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.
How Do They Make Wine Barrels? Learn from Douglas Rennie, Master Cooper
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
The 1855 Bordeaux Classification and more. Meet Jean Michael LaPorte of Chateau Talbot
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.
Most famous Champagne has a story. Meet the story teller Tilar Mazzeo
Dec. 2, 2021

Most famous Champagne has a story. Meet the story teller Tilar Mazzeo

Listen to the woman who knows the real story of Widow Clicquot.
Champagne is about family. Try 13 generations...and meet Alain Sacy
Nov. 24, 2021

Champagne is about family. Try 13 generations...and meet Alain Sacy

They have been growing Champagne grapes since 1633; the story is intriguing and fascinating.
This guy knows wine. Meet winemaker, educator and passioniste…Ian Blackburn.
Nov. 18, 2021

This guy knows wine. Meet winemaker, educator and passioniste…Ian Blackburn.

He has covered the bases in what it takes to be good in this industry.
She is absolutely committed to the family vineyard;  pure passion. Meet Jessica Stolpman.
Nov. 17, 2021

She is absolutely committed to the family vineyard; pure passion. Meet Jessica Stolpman.

They met at a conference on a different subject...fell in love. Now she is in the family biz.
From Provence to Sonoma, incredible journey. Wine Talks with Justin Hirigoyen
Nov. 11, 2021

From Provence to Sonoma, incredible journey. Wine Talks with Justin Hirigoyen

He got the bug, went to Provence to make wine and landed with the Silver Oak family.