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Let's talk story about the pure enjoyment of wine! Join us every Monday as we try to make the world of wine less intimidating and more fun to a new audience.

Kale Furuya


    • Jul 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    AN INTRODUCTION TO WINE: LOIRE VALLEY PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 51:56


    Aloha! This week on Chuck Furuya Uncorked we talk story onLoire Valley, on a very basic level, in an attempt to explore this very historic viticulture region! Please join us every week as we explore the world of wines from region to region. Next week we will be talking about Bordeaux. The wines for next weeks episode will be: Château Ducasse Château Haut Beausèjour Join us!

    AN INTRODUCTION TO WINE: LOIRE VALLEY PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 23:46


    Here on Uncorked we wanted to get back to what we originally set out to do which is producing podcasts. So here is our first episode of a new series which explores the world of wine from region to region which hopefully makes it more digestible. This week's episode is an introduction to Loire Valley so please tune in and follow our journey. Next week we will be further diving into Loire Valley and tasting some of the regions wines! Wines Featured on Next Week's Episode: 2020 Roger Neveu Sancerre "Clos des Embouffants" 2017 Charles Joguet Chinon "Clos do Chêne Vert" 2020 Champalou Vouvray 2018 Louis Meteireau Muscadet Sevrè et Maine

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 30: KYLE REUTNER

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 56:57


    Interview with Kyle Reutner of Kō Hana Distillery. Having been a long time, very respected mixologist, most notably at Pig & a Lady, Kyle showed us how to make a real daiquiri. He then made believers out of us in his Kōhana rum project, from their use of heritage sugar cane to their operation to their move towards sustainability to their beliefs in being good neighbors & being so community inclusive. Real thought provoking stuff. 

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 29: KELI'I HEEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 78:49


    This week we talk story with Keli'i Heen, former chef, long time beverage professional & partner of Devant Champagne and 3Tres tequila. Lots of insight & lots of fun.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 28: MILES MEDINA & JUSTIN AQUINO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 76:24


    This interview with internationally renown DJ, Miles Medina & entrepreneur/promoter Justin Aquino--both from the San Francisco area. In addition to being top professionals in their field, they also love food & wine. It was quite the shoot--lots of insights & so good fun! Wines of the Episode: (and where they are found on Oahu) Folk Machine White Wine 2019 (R Field Kailua) Folk Machine "Parts & Labor' 2017 (R Field Kailua) Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (R Field Kailua) Domain Skouras Moschofilero 2019 (R Field Kailua) Catine Valpane "Rosa Ruske" (R Field Kailua)

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED INTERVIEW 27: MAKUA ROTHMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 59:15


    Talking story with world class surfer, entertainer & world traveler, Makua Rothman.  Plus he is super good fun.Join us for the good time & insights.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED INTERVIEW 26: KIMO & KOBE LEONG

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 70:34


    In this interview with Kimo & Kobe Leong we taste and talk story with father & son. Their new found journey into wine is inspiring & we love the hang out.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 25: MIKE PANG

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 70:54


    This episode should be of interest to many who are just recently getting into wine. Michael Pang is one that initially & very casually got into wine just as a beverage to drink...which shortly after transitioned into Napa Valley Cabernet's...& then because of an AHA moment while attending a group wine tasting, segued into the wines of the Old World. His growing thirst for more first hand knowledge motivated him to visit Washington state, Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy & Champagne wine areas to explore. A few years later, he accompanied my wife & me on a wine trek to the remote Mediterranean islands of Corsica & Sardegna, and the following harvest to different remote niches in northwest Italy. He says it has been an amazing journey. Tune in & listen as he talks story about his eye opening experiences.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 24: DON MURPHY

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 63:14


    es, this week we are talking story with the owner of Murphy's Bar & Grill--a long time downtown watering hole & REAL local favorite restaurant. Just imagine all the insights & stuff Murph has to share! As a reminder, he is after all, a Hawaii Restaurant Association "Hall of Famer."

    FINE WINES & LOCAL GRINDS EPISODE 03: MCKENNA MADULI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 61:15


    It's always an unreal & spontaneously good time hanging out & talking sotry with TV personality Mckenna Maduli of "Talk Story". AND, watch as we check out some ono food & wine pairings together.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 23: DAVID YOSHIDA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 77:23


    Talking story & tasting wine with Master Sommelier David Yoshida--local boy done good! So interesting to hear his insights into his world of wines including working harvest in Spain, France's Loire Valley & Washington State. Plus we get to try his fabulous homemade vermouth!

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 22: RICHARD BETTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 82:57


    Welcome to the Richard Betts universe--a highly innovative, very imaginative realm--from his wildly successful "Scratch & Sniff" wine books to his standout, old vine, otherwordly Australian Grenache to his latest project--luxury, Greek Amphora aged Tequila Komos.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 21: RICK LILLEY

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 57:44


    This interview with Rick Lilley of Brix and Stones--a very unique, only recently launched wine, spirits & cigar experience in Hawaii. Did we perk your interest? Join us as we talk story with Rick & get the insiders scoop!

    FINE WINES AND LOCAL GRINDS EPISODE 02: HELENA'S HAWAIIAN FOOD W/ OLA RAPOZO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 90:42


    For this week's episode of Fine Wines & Local Grinds we eat Helena's award winning Hawaiian food with one of their best guests--Ola Rapozo, Creative DIrector/Co-Founder of fitted. Tune in this week as it is sure to be an awesome episode from a very different perspective.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 20: MIKE WEBBER

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 67:36


    He does look like actor Gerard Butler, but he is actually Mike Webber, Director of Operations for Roy's Hawaii. A true, long time lover of wine both professionally AND especially personally, he looks to candidly & thoughtfully share very different insights from both perspectives.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 19: TARO KUROBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 38:58


    Join us for our "Talk Story" session with New Age sommelier phenom, Taro Kurobe. Today, he is the wine director for 3 of Waikiki's finest restaurants--Hy's Steakhouse, La Vie & Quiora (both at the Ritz Carlton--Waikiki. Taro therefore has lots of down to earth insights & experiences to share from his journey. In addition, he is a consummate sommelier--charming, gracious, welcoming, sincere & unpretentiously good fun.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 18: SANG MUN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 53:39


    This week's episode features Sang Mun, sommelier at The Pacific Club. While super knowledgeable with wines, Sang also has quite an extensive background in cooking AND thankfully a quick, dry wit & very down to earth approach to it all. Knowledgeable 7 unpretentiously humorous--this is a really fun time.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED INTERVIEW 17: KEVIN TOYAMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 71:36


    On this episode we talk story with long time, iconic sommelier/wine cellar master of the prestigious, world class Halekulani hotel AND the GromSomm, Ariana Tsuchiya--2 very different genrations of thoughts and insights.

    FINE WINE & LOCAL GRINDS EPISODE 01: KIMO KENNEDY

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 48:39


    This episode features three pizzas from Brick Fire Tavern in Kaimuki accompanied by four different wines to pair with the food.Watch as Kale and his special guests Kimo Kennedy and Micah Suderman taste each glass with all three pizzas.Find out what's their favorite and why!

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 16: COOKING WITH MIKE WINTERBOTTOM

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 35:47


    Tune into our latest episode of Chuck Furuya Uncorked with Mike Winterbottom--sommelier of Senia Restaurant in downtown Honolulu. Mike brings such a unique perspective to the podcast because of his worldly understanding of food. He is extensively trained in culinary arts---working back of the house most of his life and even graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. Please tune in to this week's episode as he prepares for us a traditional southern French stew and we pair the wines!

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED INTERVIEW 15: RICHARD FIELD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 64:59


    Tune into our latest episode of Chuck Furuya Uncorked with Richard Field--original founder of R. Field Wine Company. Richard greatly helped changed the wine (& food, spirits & cigar) game here in Hawaii. This is a golden opportunity to hear his stories and insights.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED INTERVIEW 14: MICAH SUDERMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 55:30


    An interview with Micah Suderman--one of Hawaii's industry wunderkinds--who started working in the trenches and has risen to Director of Food & Beverage at the iconic Royal Hawaiian and Sheraton Waikiki hotels, as well as owning Zia's Restaurant with his wife in Kaneohe on Oahu. Truly a remarkable journey! We ask him to share his passion driven belief on true hospitality and his long love affair he has with wine and food!

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED INTERVIEW 13: JUSTIN PARK

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 73:27


    This week's Interview features world-class mixologist, local boy done good--Justin Park of Bar Leather Apron and Bar Maze. His travels throughout the beverage world over the years has netted countless of accolade, awards, and international recognition and respect. Justin brings a wealth of knowledge & insight we hope to tap into on this episode of Chuck Furuya Uncorked.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED INTERVIEW 12: JAMM AQUINO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 65:30


    INTERVIEW 12 on Chuck Furuya Uncorked will be featuring Jamm Aquino--noted professional photographer & music entertainer, journeys which have included filming great white sharks up close AND playing a plethora of songs & genres on stage. Aquino shares his passion for authentic, artisan wines & his many personal insights & experiences.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED INTERVIEW 11: DAVE NEWMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 68:12


    Featuring mixologist maestro Dave Newman owner of Pint & Jigger. Definitely some fresh, insightful, vehemently relevant thoughts and sharing of experiences from a true industry icon. Wines of the Week: Elvio Tintero Rosato (Piemonte, Italy) Rudolf Muller Thurgau "Pur Mineral" (Franconia, Germany) Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling (Finger Lakes, New York)

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED ASK ME ANYTHING EPISODE 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 44:42


    We created the Chuck Furuya Uncorked podcast to encourage and help people enjoy wines. We are loving the questions viewers are now sending us and we are hoping the answers will further demystify the world of wines that much more. Here are a few of those questions. Moving forward, we sincerely hope you all keep them coming.

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED INTERVIEW 10: SEAN ISONO

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 53:02


    Episode 10 features New Age sommelier Sean Isono and his completely different and unique perspective on wine AND wine & food, given his work at Halekulani, Senia, Nanzan Giro Giro and Miro Kaimuki. PLUS, he is another champion of gracious, genuine hospitality. Wines of the Week: 2018 Catherine & Didier Chamalou Vouvray 2018 Costa de Oro Pinot Noir "Santa Barbara"

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 09

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 56:15


    We continue exploring the enjoyment of wine with Christine Gomez and her quite honest/bordering innocent thirst for discovering and better understaind what wines can be. Wine of the Week: Catherine and Pierre Breton Grolleau

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 08

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 80:34


    Joining us on this week's episode of Chuck Furuya Uncorked is Chandra Lam Lucariello, one of Hawaii's brightest mixology stars. To further bridge the gap between wine and cocktails we thought it was important for everyone to hear when she chooses to enjoy a glass of wine instead of a drink. With all that being said please enjoy this week's episode!

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 07

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 79:33


    An exciting new episode showcasing a completely different and refreshing perspective on wine, featuring Luke and Chris, who are the guys behind the camera's since our first episode. We hope to have captured the pure excitement and joy we see in their eyes with every episode that we produce in the pursuit of the pure enjoyment of wine. Wines of the Week: Coutale Malbec Rose Chateau du Cayrou Cahors

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 06

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 68:04


    Joining us on this episode of Chuck Furuya Uncorked is longtime, local, truly iconic sommelier Mark Shishido of Alan Wong's restaurant. The high reverence that he has garnered is not only because of his world class tasting ability or his highly imaginative wine and food pairing gift----more importantly it comes from his gracious and genuine hospitably and his keen sense of service. Here we go! Wines of the Week: 2017 Donnhoff Riesling "Estate" Trocken 2017 Donnhoff Riesling "Estate" 2016 Haart Riesling Kabinett "Piesporter"

    Chuck Furuya Uncorked Episode 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 80:41


    Joining us and providing valuable and very different insight this week is Chris Ramelb, one of Hawaii's brightest Sommelier stars -- including stints as the opening wine director at Senia Restaurant. He was also the winner of the RUDD scholarship in 2016 which is awarded to the individual with the highest level 3 score. Wines of the Week: Domaine Skouras "Zoe" White Patrick Bottex Bugey-Cerdon "La Cueille"

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 78:21


    Offering a completely different perspective on the world of wine is Ariana Tsuchiya aka Gromm Somm. Ariana is 28 years old, embraces the studying of wine but more importantly embodies just enjoying a nice glass. Please join us for this weeks episode, it is sure to be fun! Wines of the Week: 2017 Scherrer Dry Rose 2018 Domaine Dupeuble Beaujolais Rose 2017 Domaine Depeuble Beaujolais Rouge

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 71:45


    Let's talk story! Join us for this weeks episode in our pursuit of the pure enjoyment of wine. Providing very different perspectives on Chuck Furuya Uncorked this week is Melissa Patacchia and her husband Fred Patacchia, a former professional surfer. Wines of the Week: 2018 Broadbent Vinho Verde 2016 Folk Machine "Parts & Labor" 2015 Chateau Haut Marbuzet

    CHUCK FURUYA UNCORKED EPISODE 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 75:09


    Let's talk story about the pure enjoyment of wine! Join us for our introduction episode of Chuck Furuya Uncorked as we set the table of what is to come.

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