What does it mean to "pull a Nixon?" when it comes to wine service. We have all done it and now I know what to call it!
When you pour one quality level of wine (of liquor for that matter) for your guests and reserve another level of quality for yourself...it is called "pulling a Nixon!" Idid not know this. Hear it from the authority of wine and the White House, Frederyck Ryan.
Uncorked in This Episode:
🍷 Spoils of War & Wine: Dive into the past with a book that investigates the role of wine in wartime, from the storied cellars of Europe to the battlefields.
🏛️ White House Wine Cellar: How does the presidential cellar stack up against royal collections? Find out why the US Presidential wine stash tells a very different story.
🍇 Jefferson’s Wine Legacy: Fred Ryan sheds light on Thomas Jefferson's passion for wine and how his palate may have shaped the wine world.
🇺🇸 American Wine Triumphs: Learn how American wines like Virginia's Early Mountain and RDV vineyards are revolutionizing the industry and impressing international dignitaries.
🎙️ Anecdotes and Insights: Paul K shares a personal story of wine's role in diplomacy that you won't want to miss.
📘 Wine and the White House: Discover Fred Ryan's journey from a wine-order mishap to writing the definitive history of wine in the White House.
A Toast to History: Delve into the annals of toasting traditions with presidential anecdotes ranging from the laughable to the lore-filled. Plus, enjoy the short but sweet quotes of toasty wisdom included in this conversation.
Behind the Bottles: Fred Ryan's book provides a heavy and meticulously detailed account of the White House wine legacy, replete with receipts, menus, and handwritten notes. Tune in to absorb the weight of this historical narrative.
Next Up: Anticipate our deep dive into consumer wine trends and the evolution of American winemaking in upcoming episodes.
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