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The love of wine has never been so lighthearted and fun! Grape Encounters is a bold departure from conventional wine education and enjoyment. Not long ago, wine tasting was regarded as something done by people with specially trained palates, sophisticated sensibilities and lots and lots of disposab…

Grape Encounters Radio

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    • Oct 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 320 EPISODES


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    Episode # 795

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 39:50


    Today’s Topic:  Chefs in Prison.  It’s one of the most endearing cliches of all time…... The post Episode # 795 – World-Class Culinary Education, From Behind Bars appeared first on .

    Episode #790 – Celebrate Most Awesome Ever California Wine Month’s Events, Festivals, and Sustainable Wine Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 42:50


    Episode 790 of Grape Encounters Radio is the celebration of a true milestone; our 20th... The post Episode #790 – Celebrate Most Awesome Ever California Wine Month’s Events, Festivals, and Sustainable Wine Adventures appeared first on .

    Episode #783 – Secret Wine Hacks Can Unlock Maximum Pleasure! REALLY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 39:41


    The latest episode of Grape Encounters Radio presents little-known wine hacks for your listening pleasure!... The post Episode #783 – Secret Wine Hacks Can Unlock Maximum Pleasure! REALLY! appeared first on .

    Episode #782 – She is to E-Commerce What Peanut Butter is to Jelly! Why the Wine World Adores Jessica Kogan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 42:30


    Trust us when we tell you that Jessica Kogan is the queen of wine e-commerce.... The post Episode #782 – She is to E-Commerce What Peanut Butter is to Jelly! Why the Wine World Adores Jessica Kogan! appeared first on .

    Episode #781 – Norman Greenbaum’s Legendary Spirit in the Sky’s Deep Wine Country Roots Life-Changing for Millions of Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 41:50


    The connection between wine and music is nothing short of amazing.  Moreover,nothing has the power... The post Episode #781 – Norman Greenbaum’s Legendary Spirit in the Sky’s Deep Wine Country Roots Life-Changing for Millions of Fans appeared first on .

    Episode #780 – A Winemaker’s Triumph of Perfection, Thousands of Years in the Making!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 42:50


    It is impossible to imagine any more extraordinary feat in the wine industry than the... The post Episode #780 – A Winemaker’s Triumph of Perfection, Thousands of Years in the Making! appeared first on .

    Episode #779 – FLASHBACK! The Station the Brought Wine Radio to North Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 42:50


    In this nostalgic episode of Grape Encounters Radio, host David Wilson reconnects with Scott Neisler,... The post Episode #779 – FLASHBACK! The Station the Brought Wine Radio to North Carolina appeared first on .

    Episode #778 – A JOURNEY OF WINE AND SELF DISCOVERY: The Wines, They Are a Changin’

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 41:51


    Are you a casual wine enthusiast who thinks the wine world remains largely unchanged year... The post Episode #778 – A JOURNEY OF WINE AND SELF DISCOVERY: The Wines, They Are a Changin’ appeared first on .

    Episode #777 – The Never Ending Story of Grape Varietals We’ve Been Enjoying for Thousand of Years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 42:30


    You are cordially invited to join us on a profound oenological journey as Grape Encounters... The post Episode #777 – The Never Ending Story of Grape Varietals We’ve Been Enjoying for Thousand of Years! appeared first on .

    Episode #776 – Huge Head Scratcher! Decoding the Absurd Relationship Between Wine Price and Quality!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 44:10


    Do you want to save big on wine at restaurants and wine bars? Of course,... The post Episode #776 – Huge Head Scratcher! Decoding the Absurd Relationship Between Wine Price and Quality! appeared first on .

    Episode #775 – David’s Remarkable Conversation With Two Novices Who Conquered the Wine Industry in Their Bare Feet!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 40:42


    Looking Back on One of Our Most Unforgettable and Important Conversations In the latest edition... The post Episode #775 – David’s Remarkable Conversation With Two Novices Who Conquered the Wine Industry in Their Bare Feet! appeared first on .

    Episode #774 – This Welcoming Italian Hotelier and Restauranteur has a Multi-Million Dollar Secret!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 44:45


    It's hard to imagine any European city with more iconic food, wine, art, and cultural... The post Episode #774 – This Welcoming Italian Hotelier and Restauranteur has a Multi-Million Dollar Secret! appeared first on .

    Episode #773 – From Morning Joe to Evening Glow: The Coffee and Wine Connection!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 31:57


    This week on Grape Encounters, we delve into the delightful harmony between two of life’s... The post Episode #773 – From Morning Joe to Evening Glow: The Coffee and Wine Connection! appeared first on .

    Episode #772 – Connecting the Dots: Wine E-Commerce Savant Jessica Kogan Poised to Amaze Us Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 41:45


    Although most people might not give it a second thought, there can be no doubt... The post Episode #772 – Connecting the Dots: Wine E-Commerce Savant Jessica Kogan Poised to Amaze Us Again! appeared first on .

    Episode #772 – Green Medal Winners Unveiled! Join the Celebration of Green Innovation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 31:10


    In the enchanting world of wine, where the romance of tradition meets modern innovation, Grape... The post Episode #772 – Green Medal Winners Unveiled! Join the Celebration of Green Innovation! appeared first on .

    Episode #770 – Sous Vide Cooking Tops the List of Ways to Slash Meal Costs and Kitchen Drudgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 41:52


    In the latest episode of Grape Encounters Radio, host David Wilson takes listeners on a... The post Episode #770 – Sous Vide Cooking Tops the List of Ways to Slash Meal Costs and Kitchen Drudgery appeared first on .

    Episode #769 – REIGNITED! Natalie MacLean’s “Wine Witch on Fire” is Most Requested Encore!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 36:16


    It's back!  We don’t run many repeats, but when we do, they have to be... The post Episode #769 – REIGNITED! Natalie MacLean’s “Wine Witch on Fire” is Most Requested Encore! appeared first on .

    Episode #768 – FERMENTATION LIBERATION: Shaking Up Wine’s Status Quo. Plus, Bonus Jancis Robinson Encore!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 33:42


    This edition of Grape Encounters is brought to you by Total Wine & More.  Find... The post Episode #768 – FERMENTATION LIBERATION: Shaking Up Wine’s Status Quo. Plus, Bonus Jancis Robinson Encore! appeared first on .

    Episode #766_2 – Cooking Catastrophe! Why Americans are Ditchin’ the Kitchen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 42:53


    This week, in the whimsical world of “Grape Encounters Radio,” where the love of wine... The post Episode #766_2 – Cooking Catastrophe! Why Americans are Ditchin’ the Kitchen! appeared first on .

    Episode #766 – Epicurean Extinction: The Erosion of Cooking in American Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 34:25


    This week, in the whimsical world of “Grape Encounters Radio,” where the love of wine... The post Episode #766 – Epicurean Extinction: The Erosion of Cooking in American Homes appeared first on .

    Episode #765 – Daring Boutique Winemaker Asks, “Is it OK to Tone Down Tech Talk and Favor Flavor?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 34:09


    For more than 50 years, American wine enthusiasts and everyday drinkers have been divided into... The post Episode #765 – Daring Boutique Winemaker Asks, “Is it OK to Tone Down Tech Talk and Favor Flavor?” appeared first on .

    Episode #764 – SEIZE CONTROL: If the Taste Ain't Great, MANIPULATE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 42:53


    Gather ‘round wine enthusiasts, adventurous gastronomes, and curious wanderers for this week’s edition of Grape... The post Episode #764 – SEIZE CONTROL: If the Taste Ain't Great, MANIPULATE! appeared first on .

    Episode #763 – Yet Another Wine Tasting That Could Dramatically Impact America’s Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 42:53


    Is it conceivable that a seemingly innocuous wine tasting event could significantly alter the trajectory... The post Episode #763 – Yet Another Wine Tasting That Could Dramatically Impact America’s Future appeared first on .

    EPISODE #762 – The Ultimate Renaissance Man: Roberto Condello Talks Food, Wine, Art and All Things Bologna

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 35:29


    It's hard to imagine any European city with more iconic food, wine, art, and cultural... The post EPISODE #762 – The Ultimate Renaissance Man: Roberto Condello Talks Food, Wine, Art and All Things Bologna appeared first on .

    Episode #761 – Experiencing Bologna Like a True Native, Thanks to Renaissance Man Roberto Condello

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 35:29


    It's hard to imagine any European city with more iconic food, wine, art, and cultural... The post Episode #761 – Experiencing Bologna Like a True Native, Thanks to Renaissance Man Roberto Condello appeared first on .

    Episode #760 – Our Farewell to Spain, Garnacha and New Friends, but First Two Rockstar Producers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 36:32


    Well, it been one heck of a month here at Grape Encounters Radio, where we... The post Episode #760 – Our Farewell to Spain, Garnacha and New Friends, but First Two Rockstar Producers! appeared first on .

    Episode #759 – Spain’s Garnacha is Spellbinding! Could it be That Nearby Village of Witches?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 42:27


    Welcome to the second week of an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of Garnacha... The post Episode #759 – Spain’s Garnacha is Spellbinding! Could it be That Nearby Village of Witches? appeared first on .

    Episode #758 – We've Got Spain on the Brain as We Reveal the Magic Behind Today's Garnachas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 36:32


    For the next 30 days, we've got Spain on the brain as we bring you... The post Episode #758 – We've Got Spain on the Brain as We Reveal the Magic Behind Today's Garnachas! appeared first on .

    Episode #757 – Previewing our 3-Week Mega-Series in Garnacha Land Spain, Plus, Worldwide Flights and Hotels NOW Under $25!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 36:43


    Featuring Special Guest Carolina de Funes, Manager of Asociación Garnacha Spain We're taking you to... The post Episode #757 – Previewing our 3-Week Mega-Series in Garnacha Land Spain, Plus, Worldwide Flights and Hotels NOW Under $25! appeared first on .

    Episode #756 – Why You Really Must Keep a Bottle of Port-Style Wine on Hand for Emergencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 44:17


    In this episode of Grape Encounters, we invite you to step into a world where... The post Episode #756 – Why You Really Must Keep a Bottle of Port-Style Wine on Hand for Emergencies appeared first on .

    Episode #754 – Taylor Swift and Wine: Why Her Eras Tour Should Remind Us of the 1976 Judgment of Paris

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 39:30


    At a recent family gathering, Grape Encounters host David Wilson realized that he couldn't keep... The post Episode #754 – Taylor Swift and Wine: Why Her Eras Tour Should Remind Us of the 1976 Judgment of Paris appeared first on .

    Episode #753 – Mike Grgich Was, and Forever Will Be, Larger than Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 39:42


    Winemaking legend Mike Grgich not only catapulted California Wine from the shadows to the spotlight... The post Episode #753 – Mike Grgich Was, and Forever Will Be, Larger than Life appeared first on .

    Episode #751 – Vero Vino: One Woman’s Determination to Level the Playing Field for Exceptional, Tiny Imports

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 43:22


    Did you know that less than 1% of wines make it to US retailers’ shelves?... The post Episode #751 – Vero Vino: One Woman’s Determination to Level the Playing Field for Exceptional, Tiny Imports appeared first on .

    Episode #750 – Why Olive Oil Turbocharges Your Wine Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 46:17


    If you’re a wine enthusiast, chances are you’re also an olive oil enthusiast—you just might... The post Episode #750 – Why Olive Oil Turbocharges Your Wine Experiences appeared first on .

    Episode #749 – Ancient Roman Wine Unveiled in Palm Springs Plus Tons of Turkey Day Fun!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 41:20


    Welcome to Grape Encounters Radio, where host David Wilson is serving up a delightful Thanksgiving... The post Episode #749 – Ancient Roman Wine Unveiled in Palm Springs Plus Tons of Turkey Day Fun! appeared first on .

    Episode #748 – The Utter Randomness of Wine Reviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 43:20


    On this NO BS episode of Grape Encounters Radio, host David Wilson really turns up... The post Episode #748 – The Utter Randomness of Wine Reviews! appeared first on .

    Episode #747 – From Bad Company to Groovy Grapes: Celebrity Wine Reflections with Classic Rock Bassist Paul Cullen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 39:00


    In this special episode of Grape Encounters Radio, we’ve got a treat for you as... The post Episode #747 – From Bad Company to Groovy Grapes: Celebrity Wine Reflections with Classic Rock Bassist Paul Cullen! appeared first on .

    Episode #746 – NEW! The Definitive Book on Australian Wine!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 44:17


    This week, Grape Encounters presents a “Down-Understanding of Australian Wines” like never before! Now, in... The post Episode #746 – NEW! The Definitive Book on Australian Wine! appeared first on .

    Episode #745 – How Artificial Intelligence Almost Sank This Interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 42:46


    Well, they say with artificial intelligence, you have to take the good with the bad,... The post Episode #745 – How Artificial Intelligence Almost Sank This Interview! appeared first on .

    Episode #744 – Encore! An Hour With Natalie MacLean, Author of the Season's Hottest Read, “Wine Witch on Fire…”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 44:20


    It's back!  We don’t run many repeats, but when we do, they have to be... The post Episode #744 – Encore! An Hour With Natalie MacLean, Author of the Season's Hottest Read, “Wine Witch on Fire…” appeared first on .

    Episode #743 – How Two Horse Port Style Wine Became a Magic Potion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 44:17


    In this episode of Grape Encounters, we invite you to step into a world where... The post Episode #743 – How Two Horse Port Style Wine Became a Magic Potion appeared first on .

    Episode #742 – European Expert Explains Why Olive Oil Turbocharges Your Wine Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 44:28


    If you’re a wine enthusiast, chances are you’re also an olive oil enthusiast—you just might... The post Episode #742 – European Expert Explains Why Olive Oil Turbocharges Your Wine Experiences appeared first on .

    Episode #740 – Who’s Gonna Drink All This? Your Adult Children May be to Blame!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 39:36


    While we've been busily worrying about the impact of global warming on the wine industry,... The post Episode #740 – Who’s Gonna Drink All This? Your Adult Children May be to Blame! appeared first on .

    Episode #739 – Wine's Ultimate FAKE NEWS Story Resurfaces! Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan; Hiding in Plain Sight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 44:17


    Wine’s biggest con, Rudy Kurniawan, is back, unless his Facebook page is yet another counterfeit.... The post Episode #739 – Wine's Ultimate FAKE NEWS Story Resurfaces! Counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan; Hiding in Plain Sight! appeared first on .

    Episode #738 – California Wine Month is Here, and Arguably the World’s Biggest Wine Celebration!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 44:17


    September is a month bathed in golden sunlight and awash with the lush colors of... The post Episode #738 – California Wine Month is Here, and Arguably the World’s Biggest Wine Celebration! appeared first on .

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    Episode #736 – A Down-Understanding of Australian Wine Featuring Luminary Jane Lopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 38:19


    This week, Grape Encounters presents a “Down-Understanding of Australian Wines” like never before! Now, in... The post Episode #736 – A Down-Understanding of Australian Wine Featuring Luminary Jane Lopes appeared first on .

    Episode #735 – A Kitchen Conversation With Natalie MacLean, Author of the Season's Hottest Read, “Wine Witch on Fire…”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 44:15


    It's here… my hour-long kitchen table conversation with #1 best-selling author Natalie MacLean–arguably America’s finest... The post Episode #735 – A Kitchen Conversation With Natalie MacLean, Author of the Season's Hottest Read, “Wine Witch on Fire…” appeared first on .

    Episode #734 – The Grape Divide: A Sober Look at the Relationship Between Wine Price and Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 44:20


    Is the relationship between wine price and quality equitable?  Welcome to another off-the-beaten-path episode from... The post Episode #734 – The Grape Divide: A Sober Look at the Relationship Between Wine Price and Quality appeared first on .

    Episode #733 – Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival Promises a World-Class Fantasy for Foodies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 44:20


    It has become an undeniable fact that Palm Springs is now one of the most... The post Episode #733 – Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival Promises a World-Class Fantasy for Foodies! appeared first on .

    Episode #732 – London Food and Wine Deserves More Love!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 44:20


    Welcome to another edition of Grape Encounters as we focus some well-deserved attention on thew... The post Episode #732 – London Food and Wine Deserves More Love! appeared first on .

    Episode #731 – Wine, Weather, and Whimsy: A Reunion With Palm Springs Meteorologist Patrick Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 45:14


    Ah, behold what the El Niño tides have brought in! A reunion, a dozen years... The post Episode #731 – Wine, Weather, and Whimsy: A Reunion With Palm Springs Meteorologist Patrick Evans appeared first on .

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