Disgorged

Zach speaks with Stacey Gibson, partner at Park Avenue Fine Wine in Portland, Oregon, about her journey in wine, moving from fine dining in New York City to retail shop management in Portland, and her love of tinned fish.

Zach is joined by Master Sommelier Jill Zimorski to discuss her journey through the wine world, her podcast Reading & Drinking, and what makes for a good (and bad) wine book.

Zach speaks with sommelier Kristin Olszewski, co-founder and CEO of Nomadica Wine, about her journey in wine, the canned wine business, how Kristin defines sustainability in wine and why it's so important for Nomadica, and much more.

Zach speaks with Oset Babür, associate restaurant editor at Food & Wine Magazine, about what the future holds for restaurants and bars, the joys of canned cocktails, and much more.

This is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from February 25, 2021 with Leah Jorgensen, owner and winemaker at Leah Jorgensen Cellars.

This is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from March 4, 2021 with Christina Hartigan, wine director for Gooseneck Hospitality in Vancouver, British Columbia, about the BC wine industry.

This is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from March 25, 2021 with author Erin James about changes and growth in the Washington wine industry.

This is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from February 11, 2021 with Katherine Cole, author of "Rose All Day" and "Sparkling Wine Any Time," as well as the host of The Four Top, a podcast about current food and drinks issues.

Zach chats with Daniele Biondi of La Maison & Velier about the unique and historic spirit of Haiti, clairin, as well as other unique Caribbean rums.

Zach talks with Brendan Stater-West, an American winemaker living and working in Saumur, France. They discuss the iconic vineyards of Breze, dealing with Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, as well as challenging long-held notions about viticulture and enology in a region steeped in tradition.

Zach chats with wine writer and podcast host Katherine Cole about rosé, covering food and wine for a national audience, and breaking the NYC stranglehold on said coverage.

Zach chats with Raleigh sommelier Cappie Peete about studying for sommelier exams and the virtues of smaller markets and smaller wine lists.

Zach chats with Master Distiller Matt Hofmann of Westland Distillery, one of the most critically acclaimed producers of single malt whiskey in America, about exploring the terroir of the Pacific Northwest through new strains of barley, oak, peat, and more.

Zach chats with Master Sommelier (and star of the movie "Somm") Dustin Wilson about his past as a sommelier and his present and future as a wine retailer.

Zach chats with VinePair CEO Adam Teeter about his site's approach and growth, as well as Adam's recent piece about the future of the sommelier position.

Zach chats with Eva Burns about her favorite summer cocktails and how to put them together for big groups.

Zach chats with fellow sommelier and wine writer Kelli White about her book, Napa Valley Then and Now, as well as her recent trip to British Columbia. Find more of Kelli's work at GuildSomm.com or on social media @kelliwhitewine.

Zach chats with Christian Grieb, assistant winemaker at Treveri Cellars, about the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in making sparkling wine in Washington's Yakima Valley.

Zach chats with Stevie Stacionis, owner of the killer Oakland wine shop Bay Grape. They talk about the challenges and possibilities of selling wine, how to provide wine service in an unconventional setting, and what's most exciting in the world of wine!

Zach chats with best-selling author Stephanie Danler about her novel "Sweetbitter," how she learned about wine, the power of sense memory, and why restaurants now need to have HR departments.

Zach chats with Bianca Bosker, author of the new book "Cork Dork," about her tourney from tech writer to wine obsessive, mindfulness, and how to learn to trust your own sense.

Zach talks with Ray Isle, executive wine editor for Food and Wine Magazine, about the challenges of covering the "wine frontier," great places for wine tourism, and why all wines must die.

Zach talks with Dr. James Harbertson, associate enology professor at Washington State University, about the science of tannins, aroma compounds, and how much more we have to learn about wine science.

Zach talks with sommelier (RN74) and winemaker (WT Vintners) Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen about how each job plays into the other, the unique qualities of Washington Syrah, and building a wine program to fit a specific restaurant.

Zach talks with award-winning novelist Nick Harkaway about buying wine in London, the challenges of describing food with words, and how the current political climate might ruin home cooking.

Zach talks with Paul Clarke, executive editor of Imbibe Magazine, about the changes in American cocktail culture over the last decade, the whiskey boom, and the surprisingly vibrant cocktail culture of an unexpected city.

Zach speaks with Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey about Frasca, his Friuli-focused restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, about the wines of Friuli, modern sommelier culture, and how they keep coming back to Bordeaux.

Zach talks with Luke Wohlers, owner of Walden Selections, a specialty wine importer and distributor in the Pacific Northwest

Zach chats with Andrea Grimes, freelance journalist and Bloody Mary expert, about the proper way to make the iconic drink, why putting a whole roast chicken on it is stupid, and the agony of store-bought mix.

Zach chats with Michael Claypool, owner and winemaker at Clay Pigeon Winery, one of Portland's top urban wineries, and a fellow oenophile. For more about Michael's wines, visit www.claypigeonwinery.com To see Zach's 2016 Case of Wine, go to https://medium.com/@zach_73645/my-2016-case-of-wine-bf556e87e055?source=false---------0

Zach chats with Lacey Lybeck, the Vineyard Manager for Sagemoor Vineyards in Washington's Columbia Valley. Sagemoor Vineyards is comprised of five different vineyard sites (Sagemoor, Bacchus, Dionysus, Gamache, and Weinbau) and sells grapes to over 100 different wineries.

Zach speaks with Kerry Shiels, award-winning winemaker at Cote Bonneville in Washington's Yakima Valley. Kerry's wines are sourced from Cote Bonneville's estate vineyard, DuBrul Vineyard, one of the most acclaimed vineyards in Washington. Working with exceptional fruit, she crafts wines of both power and balance.

Zach and Madeline discuss wine pairings, map making, up-and-coming wine regions, and much more on this fun and lively podcast featuring the NYT best-selling author!

Zach and Erik discuss the process and challenges of small batch craft distilling, the current state of the sommelier community, and why everyone should be drinking more Champagne.

Zach talks with winemaker David Paterson of Tantalus Vineyards, located in Kelowna, British Columbia, about the unique opportunities and challenges of making wine in the Okanagan Valley, and what the BC wine industry needs to do to bring their world-class wines to a global market.

Zach chats with Leah Jorgensen, who makes some of the most exciting and dynamic wines in all of Oregon...and she doesn't make any Pinot Noir! Instead, she explore the potential for varietals like Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc in the Rogue and Applegate Valleys of Southern Oregon. Drawing on the Loire Valley for some inspiration, but aiming to remain true to the unique terroir of those valleys, she crafts exceptional wines, including the stunning "Blanc de Cabernet Franc" that first put her on the map.

Zach and Heather answer a bunch of reader questions, including what wine region they'd most like to visit, what happens to grapes after they're fermented, and whether either of them would try blue wine (spoiler warning, no!).

Rajat Parr is one of the icons of the American wine world, from his influential role as wine director for Michael Mina to his advocacy for balanced wines with a sense of place. Now, as a wine maker in both California's Santa Rita Hills as well as Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, he has a new and different appreciation for the challenges winemakers face. We chatted a bit about his various wine projects, his upcoming book, and why you can't make great wine from just ok grapes.

Erin James, editor-in-chief of CiderCraft magazine, and author of the upcoming guide to North American Cider (also titled CiderCraft) joins me on the podcast to talk about artisanal cider production, heritage varietals, and why the Red Delicious sucks. Plus we talk about some favorite cider pairings, the right glassware for your cider, and why everyone owes Angry Orchard at least a small debt.

A fun and lively discussion with the awesome and creative Heather Gordon, aka BlancdeBlonde.com. We tasted a couple of wines and generally shot the breeze about how you can love wine without being snobby about it.