Podcasts about american wine

In breaking news, US President Trump responded to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from US-Canada trade talks on social media, threatening Canada's sovereignty yet again with plans to destroy North America's auto industry. Let's talk about it, and factcheck his lies along the way.Tune into Episode 502 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily news updates.This daily news update was recorded on August 24, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our YouTube channel:https://youtu.be/MBpzXwSL4ns?si=8UUSxiIRZqIV_XMM

Minutes before US President Trump's !llegal and self-destructive tariffs against Canada were set to come into effect after a three-day pause on the American's trade deadline threat, Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected their unfair terms. Which is exactly what most Canadians wanted him to do! Let's talk about this breaking news today!Tune into Episode 501 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily news updates.This daily news update was recorded on August 22, 2026.

Mentioned in this Episode Connect with the Podcast:   Facebook: @texaswinepod   Instagram: @texaswinepod   Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com   Show notes and more: www.thisistexaswine.com   Help the Show:   Subscribe to the newsletter.   Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!   Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Thanks to our sponsors:   Bending Branch Winery: Contact Jen at bendingbranchwinery.com for all of your custom crush winemaking needs.   Monopole Labs: Visit TexasWinePOS.com. Winery software designed by a winery. One login. One ecosystem.   Mentioned in this Episode Jessica Dupuy for Decanter: “Texas Wine's High Plains Reckoning” Edward Deitch for VinePair: “8 of the Best Red Wines From Texas” Ray Isle for Food and Wine: “The History of American Wine in 25 Bottles” AmyBeth Wright in SevenFifty: “Why More Wineries Are Betting on High-Volume Wines” Hannah Howard for Wine Enthusiast: “The Future of American Wine Travel Is Less About Luxury and More About Ease” TEXSOM Conference is August 23–25 in Irving Jennifer Cernosek promoted to COO at Bending Branch Winery Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival - October 22–25 Texas Wine Auction presents: Tempra Tantrum! Texas Hill Country Wineries presents: Texas Wine Month Passport! (October) Enter Rodeo Uncorked! Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's IWC HERE Enter Vine2Wine Fort Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo's IWC HERE Featured Interview   Laura and Seth Martin of Perissos Vineyard and Winery   Soil Food Web   Demerit and Gold Star   DEMERIT: none this episode   GOLD STAR:   Reddy Vineyards' Texas wine placement at the World Cup matches held in Arlington, Texas!   Special Thanks Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!   Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!   Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don't forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too! Podcast music is by Landon Lloyd Miller. Check out this music on Spotify HERE

Trump pulled a TACO moment by pausing the deadline of his latest tariff threats against Canada by three days, and a new US-Canada trade deal may be imminent, according to statements released by US Trade negotiator Jamieson Greer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Let's review the latest Canada-US trade news today, and ask some questions which remain to be answered.Tune into Episode 500 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily news updates.This daily news update was recorded on August 19, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/5fs6oLwdiNc

Lead US Trade negotiator Jamieson Greer claims the United States is not in a trade war with Canada, even as the deadline for even more punitive Trump tariffs are set be enforced against key Canadian trade sectors this week. Meanwhile, Canada's trade team are rumoured to be losing hope, as CUSMA's corpse decays on the table and Greer threatens even more consequences should Canada install their own retaliatory tariffs. Let's talk about the latest insane US-Canada trade news, today.Tune into Episode 498 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily news updates.This daily news update was recorded on August 16, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel

Canada's Chief CUSMA review negotiator, Janice Charette spoke up last week about the US-Canada trade war, warning that Ottawa ‘won't be able to contain the anger and frustration that erupts across the country' if US President Donald Trump follows through with implementing new tariffs on Canada tomorrow, which coincidentally target Provinces with American alcohol bans. Let's talk about how Trump is driving a wedge between Canadian provinces and what may happen to both Canadian and American economies if the latest Trump tariffs are enforced.Tune into Episode 499 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily news updates.This daily news update was recorded on August 17, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel

Trump is losing, in every sense of the word. There are many eyes watching his downfall around the world… Let's talk about it.Tune into Episode 497 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily news updates.This daily news update was recorded on August 12, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel

Jamieson Greer, JD Vance and Howard Lutnick won't stop whining about the American wine and liquor bans maintained in some Canadian Provinces, and Trump keeps calling Mark Carney's trade negotiators “nasty”.Meanwhile, US industry leaders are bleeding money and begging their President to end the unfair tariffs levied against Canadian exports, which are crippling their businesses and set to increase by the end of August.Let's talk about wild US-Canada trade news this week!Tune into Episode 496 of The Bill Kelly Podcast for daily news updates.This US-Canada news update was recorded on August 11, 2026.WATCH THIS EPISODE and subscribe to our channel!https://youtu.be/KldqKB5knVo?si=xMA2jTrMFgrNfBF4

This is the best time in the history of the US to be drinking American wine from all over the country. It is also one of the best moments to begin pivoting to heavier support of domestic wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The history of American wine is still being written. And Maryland is the next chapter. Wait until you taste these wines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

André Tchelistcheff is a wine legend, especially in American wine. A winemaker, viticulturist and teacher, Tchelistcheff raised the standards for California wine, making it possible for it to become a force in the modern wine world. André Tchelistcheff. Photo: UC Davis Library A lifetime learner, Tchelistcheff said his highest and best title would be "permanent student of the university of California" because he never thought he knew everything about wine and always wanted to discover new ways of doing things. Tchelistcheff's philosophy on wine aligns with that of most of the listeners in this community... "Wine is an intellectual beverage. It does not have the toxicity of liquor. Taken in moderation, it opens the mind. I have seen an introvert, after two glasses of wine, open like a flower." Source: https://byrdvineyard.com/andre-the-voice-of-wine/   In the show, I go over André Tchelistcheff's life and all the contributions he made to first Napa, then wider California, and then to Washington State wine and beyond. A gentle, funny, kind, and giving mentor and teacher, the Maestro is definitely someone you should know about in the wine world.   Enjoy the wonderful story of this great man's life!   Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________ CHECK OUT MY NEW SPONSOR!!!  This show is brought to you by my NEW exclusive sponsor, Grapes the Wine Company – an actual brick and mortar store located in White Plains, New York that has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the most influential wine retailers in America. It is a store owned by my friend Daniel Posner, who has been on the show! When I was looking for a new sponsor, I wanted a small retailer who had the flexibility, contacts,  and know-how to get us the wines that we really want. I'm so thrilled that Daniel is now a part of our Wine For Normal People community and I hope you will support him by going to https://www.grapesthewineco.com/       

I wanted to take a quick moment to talk about some big realizations I had while exploring the country's top wineries. It's a short one, but I have a theory about where we are in history right now that I can't wait to share with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss their reasons for optimism when it comes to American wine, as well as some lingering challenges and concerns. Then, they answer some audience questions. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers!Zach is drinking: Yonder Cider "Stoked"Joanna is drinking:Adam is drinking:Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Located about 2.5-3 hours southwest of Washington DC, in the southeast of the United States, the Monticello AVA is making world class wines that you need to know about! Photo: Afton Mountain Vineyards. Credit: WFNP   Although California is the state for which American wine is known, the first place to tirelessly attempt to make premium wine was, in fact, Virginia. In the land Thomas Jefferson, the greatest wine advocate in American history, called home, the third president never realized his dream of making great wine. But in 1976 a couple of prominent Italians made a go of it and since then, the wine of the Monticello AVA, located In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia, has gone from strength to strength.   In this show I discuss the history of how the Monticello AVA of Virginia finally was able to make good wine on a difficult terroir. I talk about the particulars of the climate and (very diverse) soils, the grapes that grow here (yes, it's mostly Vitis vinifera), the challenges of the business of wine in the Monticello AVA, and then I give my list of top wineries and go into some detail about what makes them great.   Monticello is an evolving story, but it only has upside. If you haven't had the wines from here or visited and you get an opportunity to do one or both, I really recommend it! It's beautiful and the wines are world class (if you stick to my recommendations, there are still people learning here…

What is it about American wine that sets it apart from the wines of Europe? I had a thought and riffed it out. Let me know what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by author and American wine icon, Karen MacNeil. We discuss her amazing career trajectory in wine from food stamps to international fame, and her new initiative, Come Over October, which is having enormous success in encouraging people to get together over a bottle of wine!   Karen is one of the foremost wine experts in the United States. She's the author of the award-winning book, "The Wine Bible," which has been recognized as "the most comprehensive and authoritative book on wine written by an American author."  Karen is the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English language -- the James Beard award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year, the Louis Roederer award for Best Consumer Wine Writing, and the International Wine and Spirits award as the Global Wine Communicator of the Year.   Recently, Karen teamed up with public relations and communications veterans Gino Colangelo and Kimberly Charles (the three are pictured above) to begin a program called Come Over October. Troubled by the disconnect in society due to the faster pace of life and the dominance of technology, these three saw a role for wine. They created Come Over October  to encourage friends, family, and colleagues to “come over” during the month of October and share some wine and a personal connection.   The show is mainly about Karen's road to success, and then we wrap with the concept of Come Over October , which I fully support!       Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes    

How the USA's lack of wine regulation allows consumers to understanding european wines better. I was on Season 5 - Episode 6 of  The Real Wine Show  with  Dr Matthew Horkey  and & Dair Calder-Piedmont This is a clip from that podcast. Watch the whole episode here. https://youtu.be/48ZhIJCwXwE?si=0wtsE6xLztwYmP4Y  https://www.therealwineshow.com  *** FOLLOW AUSTIN BEEMAN'S WINE ADVENTURE Website: http://www.austinbeeman.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinbeeman/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austincbeeman  WORK WITH AUSTIN:   http://www.austinbeeman.com/about-me  or austinbeeman2324@gmail.com  --- AUSTIN BEEMAN… is a veteran of the wine business with nearly a quarter century's experience in Marketing and Sales (wholesale, retail, & DTC.)  Austin has a deep knowledge of the global wine business with expertise in Wholesale Distribution, Brand Management, B2B & B2C Fine Wine Sales, and Wine Marketing with Quantifiable ROI.  Austin Beeman most recently executed on that expertise for Cutting Edge Selections as Vice President of Marketing / Brand Manager Emerging Regions.  While Director of Marketing for Bonny Doon Vineyard, he managed one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in the wine industry.  His video podcast “Understanding Wine with Austin Beeman” has been praised in USA Today and has reached nearly one million wine lovers around the world. Austin holds the prestigious MBA in Wine & Spirits Management from Kedge Business School in Bordeaux.

One of the more intriguing elements of wine is that it can appeal to a wide range of people. In wide range, I mean it has appeal on so many different levels; a novice can just enjoy their favorite wines from the supermarket and delve into the history when inclined; a collector can peel each wine back and learn of its origin and take it a step deeper, the wine enthusiast that wants to put their toe in the water of wine knowledge can enroll in one the wine certification organizations and earn a certification and then there's a couple of levels of wine knowledge until you basically stop at Charles Ludington. With two bachelor degrees, one masters and a Phd. One might say he has reached a level few, if any, other academians have reached. And because of his time in front of students in a class room, Charles can articulate this knowledge in an understandable and intriguing way. If you think the world of wine is all swirling glasses and sniffing bouquets, wait until you've heard Charles Ludington—Chad, to his friends—uncork a few bottles of historical truth. Armed with not just one, but four degrees in history (and a résumé that includes playing basketball in Paris and working on the New York wine retail frontlines), Chad isn't your typical wine academic; he's something of a one-man bridge between eras, cultures, and even social classes. Dive into this episode, and you'll learn how wine is far more than a drink—it is a lens onto everything from class warfare to international politics, from covert Irish merchants shaping Bordeaux's legacy to NBA stars dueling over Grand Crus in LA bistros. Chad traces the surprising paths that led Bordeaux's cellars to be filled by Irish hands and explores why today's elite collectors find meaning in a dusty bottle—sometimes as a symbol of status, sometimes a sensory revelation, but always as a marker of time and place. You'll unpeel the layered tales of how wine moved from scandalous blends—once the height of fashion—to the hyper-strict appellations, and discover the very modern decline in wine's appeal among young people, who instead find excitement in natural wines or, oddly enough, craft beer and cocktails. Along the way, you'll reconsider the meaning of terroir, discovering just how blurred the boundaries of authenticity, tradition, and marketing really are. By the end, not only will you be able to spot the politics in your glass and the shifting gender codes of rosé, you'll also taste the romantic—and sometimes subversive—human stories that echo through every sip. This episode braids together centuries of intrigue, innovation, and, yes, a fair bit of competitive one-upmanship—pulling back the curtain on how wine tells the story of us all. #WineHistory #WineCulture #Bordeaux #NBAWine #WinePolitics #Terroir #WineEducation #WinePodcast

In this episode, we uncork the truth about American wine with Republican Red owner, Paul Johnson—from insider secrets and tariff talk to the moment wine guy met patriot guy. We tease a bold new California campaign, share label-soaking confessions, and ask the big question: can wine build community and taste like freedom? Don't miss the call to sip with purpose—Patriot Pack style.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Enjoy your Patriot Starter Pack from Republican Red Wine, plus get 10% off and FREE shippingwhen you use the offer code CHICKS at https://RepublicanRed.comEnjoy your Patriot Starter Pack from Republican Red Wine, plus get 10% off and FREE shippingwhen you use the offer code CHICKS at https://RepublicanRed.com

Adam and Joanna discuss whether the Trump Administration's trade war and tariff policies will do short-term harm to American wine abroad, with some countries, cities, and individual restaurants removing American wines from their offerings, and whether that harm might outlast these specific policies and this administration. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is drinking: Granville Wine Co. Pinot NoirAdam is drinking: 1980 Old Grand Dad BourbonInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tariffs have been a hot topic in recent weeks, but this issue has been ongoing. During President Trump's first term, the wine industry was caught flat-footed when, in 2019, the administration put a 25% tariff on still wines from France, Germany, Spain, and the UK (notably, Italy and Portugal were not included) as part of a trade dispute with the EU over subsidies given to Airbus. It was then that my guests – Ben Aneff and Daniel Posner started to organize and get industry leaders together to lobby Congress and try to explain why these tariffs were so harmful to wine. Those tariffs remained in place through 2021, and although there was relief for the last few years, the US Wine Trade Alliance, which was the body that formed out of the initial tariff crisis, continued to exist with Ben at the helm.  In this show, I am honored to have the very busy and very awesome Ben Aneff, a native Texan who now lives in NYC and is the Managing Partner of Tribeca Wine Merchants in New York City, named one of “America's Best Wine Shops” by Food & Wine Magazine, and an “Editor's Favorite” by Wine Spectator. Ben has been actively involved in the fight against wine tariffs – working with all parts of the industry and Congress, and testifying about tariffs' effects at the International Trade Commission.  He is the president of the US Wine Trade Alliance Ben Aneff, President of the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance (USWTA) & Managing Partner of Tribeca Wine Merchants     I also have previous guest and Patron Daniel Posner, owner of Grapes the Wine Company in White Plains, NY. Daniel serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Wine Retailers, a national trade organization founded in 2006, for which he served as President from 2011 to 2019. He helped form the USWTA. Daniel Posner of Grapes, the Wine Company & Industry Insider     Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   This show is brought to you by my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access – THE place to discover your next favorite bottle. Wine Access has highly allocated wines and incredible values, plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more. You can't go wrong with Wine Access! Join the WFNP/Wine Access wine club and get 6 awesome bottles for just $150 four times a year. That includes shipping! When you become a member, you also get 10% all your purchases on the site. Go to wineaccess.com/normal to sign up!   

Welcome back wine friends! In this exciting episode we return with part two of our conversation with Amanda Barnes, a newly crowned Master of Wine and an authority on South American wine. Amanda shares her deep knowledge of Criolla grape varieties, the history and culture of South American winemaking, and the unique techniques that are helping preserve ancient vines.   You can buy Amandas book HERE!   Before diving into the world of South American wine, I have some exciting news! I have been nominated for the Wine Travel Awards in the Influencer category for expert opinion. The awards celebrate the best in wine tourism and education, and your support could make a big difference. Your support would mean the world to me as I continue sharing my passion for wine with fellow enthusiasts. It takes one click to vote. So please VOTE HERE.   If you want to skip ahead:   03.30: Amanda Barnes MW explains the origin of Criolla grapes and their genetic identification. 05.48: Discussion on the historical background of Listán Prieto and its impact on South American wines. 07.31: Amanda shares her fascination with old vines in Chile and the overlooked potential of Criolla varieties. 09.00: Challenges in gaining recognition for Criolla wines and the push to preserve old vines. 11.32: Highlighting the distinctive character of Pais in Chile and Criolla Chica in Argentina. 14.00: Quality potential of Criolla Grande and Ceresa for lighter red wines and rosés. 15.30: Exploring the different Torrontés varieties and their unique profiles. 18.00: Genetic confusion surrounding Torontel and the challenge of identifying new Criolla varieties. 20.30: Ancestral winemaking techniques in Chile, such as the use of the Zaranda de-stemmer and amphora aging. 23.00: The role of Criolla varieties in shaping South American wine culture. 25.00: Bolivia's unique vine cultivation with trees and the distinctive flavors from Moscatel de Alejandría 29.00: Extreme winemaking in South America through high altitudes, southern latitudes, and coastal regions. 35.30: Mendoza highlighted as the epicenter of South American wine with diverse terroirs and excellent tourism. 41.00: One of the most beautiful vineyards: Laberinto in Maule, Chile. 44.00: Where to find and connect with Amanda Barnes: Instagram @amanda_wine and @southamericawineguide    And a reminder to vote for me for the Wine Travel Awards. It will only take a second:  https://winetravelawards.com/nominee/janina-doyle/   Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

Mineral Point is a small town located almost halfway between Madison, Wisconsin and Dubuque, Iowa. Charming and full of history, you would never know there was a winemaker there with a background that includes New Zealand and Napa Valley. Erin Rasumssen is the Founder of The American Wine Project and you can find the tasting [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment Erin Rasmussen, Owner, American Wine Project, Mineral Point, Wisconsin, defines the term “Foxy”.  Learn more by visiting www.americanwineproject.com

In Part 2 (a continuation from last week's episode), I'm chatting with Ali Smith Story of Smith Story Wines, who shares how her handsome and intelligent doodle inspired a heartwarming initiative called Socks for Sandwich!You'll also hear about: This delightful backstory of their dog, Sandwich, and how his quirky name brings joy to many. Her remarkable journey as a breast cancer survivor and how it sparked her passion for helping others through her "Brave" label. Some Listener Questions where we get to hear Eric Story's insights into managing a business with a spouse and the need for balance and boundaries. The importance of good wine and the journey of learning what makes a wine truly special. Ali heartfelt story from a recent Taylor Swift concert that ties beautifully to her Brave label and breast cancer awareness. Check out their website to purchase their delicious small lot wines and set up your visit to heir awesome tasting room in Healdsburg! Be sure to use the discount code "sip'" at checkout to save 10% on 4+ bottle purchases, online or in person. (Ends 3/1/25). You can also become a STORYTELLER and support this small family business in the best way possible by being a member.Follow Sandwich the doodle on IGFollow Smith Story Wines on IG Other Podcast resources and links: Podcast website: www.sipwithnikki.com: Sign up there to be part of our SIP Community and receive Nikki's free Wine Tips download.Nikki's 2021 Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off. It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread!You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy Nikki and Ali a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode.Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!)Questions? Comments? nikki@sipwithnikki.comPlease Follow Nikki on INSTAGRAM

Chris and Morgan break down the Spring 2025 release!  8:05 2024 Ode to Lulu Rosé, California 16:49  2024 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley 19:31 2023 Judge Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Bennett Valley 26:17 2023 Evangelho Carignan, Contra Costa 33:48 2023 Evangelho Aerio e Vento e Amor, Ode to Frank, Contra Costa  45:20  2023 Bedrock Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley  54:50 2023 Belloni Ranch Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 1:03:14  2023 Esola Ranch Zinfandel, Amador County 1:11:31  2023 Buffalo Zinfandel, Sonoma County 1:21:27 2023 Carneros Syrah, Three Way, Napa Carneros. - 3 pack.  1:31:40 2023 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County 1:43:35 2023 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District

I'm finally sitting down with the inspiring Ali Smith Story from Smith Story Wine Cellars in Healdsburg, CA! Ali shares her journey from TX to CA and the unique story behind launching the first ever fully crowdfunded winery. You'll hear about how she and her husband Eric approach winemaking in a way that emphasizes supporting family farmers and growers and using old-world techniques.You'll hear about: How Ali and I met and bonded over two of our favorite common loves The importance of following one's passion and the connection between wine and community How eloping to Hawaii resulted in the naming of the brand Their unique crowdfunded approach to starting Smith Story Wine Cellars The concept of 'equanimity' shared during the episode reflects the balance that both wine and yoga bring to life, emphasizing mindfulness Why 2025 is the year of Sauvignon BlancJoin us next week in Part 2!Check out their website to purchase their delicious small lot wines and set up your visit to heir awesome tasting room in Healdsburg! Be sure to use the discount code "sip'" at checkout to save 10% on 4+ bottle purchases, online or in person. (Ends 3/1/25). You can also become a STORYTELLER and support this small family business in the best way possible by being a member.Follow Sandwich the doodle on IGFollow Smith Story Wines on IG Other Podcast resources and links: Podcast website: www.sipwithnikki.com: Sign up there to be part of our SIP Community and receive Nikki's free Wine Tips download.Nikki's 2021 Sollevato Sangiovese is available to be shipped to most US States. Use the code PODLISTENER for 10% off. It's a delicious, medium bodied, aromatic red wine that is perfect with pizza, pasta and your charcuterie spread!You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy Nikki and Ali a glass of wine and get a shoutout on a future episode.Please leave a RATING or a REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform), or thumbs up and subscribe (on YouTube!)Questions? Comments? nikki@sipwithnikki.comPlease Follow Nikki on INSTAGRAM

Exploring the wine, grapes and regions of the Mitten State. What pairs best with a wet burrito, and what does a Cadillac have to do with any of this? Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Established American Viticultural Areas https://www.ttb.gov/wine/established-avas#Michigan Detroit Historical Society - Encyclopedia of Detroit: The Founding of Detroit https://detroithistorical.org/learn/encyclopedia-of-detroit/founding-detroit Food and Wine: The Best Michigan Wineries to Visit (16 February 2023) https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-regions/amazing-michigan-wineries The Free Library: Back to the future: A historical viticulture perspective on the Michigan grape industry Vanderweide, J., Sabbatini, P., Howell, G. S.(2017), (Wines and Vines, June, 61–4) https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Back+to+the+future:+a+historical+viticulture+perspective+on+the...-a0497730125 History Today: The Founding of Detroit, Cavendish, R. (7 July 2001) https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/founding-detroit Local Difference: What's Your Michigan AVA? Butler, C. (1 May 2023) https://www.localdifference.org/blog/whats-your-ava/?t&utm_source=perplexity Michigan Beach: 31 Famous Michigan Foods: What Food is Michigan Known for? Halpin, J. (21 September 2023) https://mymichiganbeach.com/michigan-food/ Michigan Wine Country: About Michigan Wine Country https://michiganwinecountry.com/about-us/ Michigan Wine Country: The History of Michigan Wine, Schreiber, L. (23 May 2023) https://michiganwinecountry.com/features/the-history-of-michigan-wine/ Michigan Wine Country: Michigan's Five AVAs https://www.michigan.org/wineries Pure Michigan: Wineries - Taste Pure Michigan in Every Sip https://www.michigan.org/wineries Wine Business Monthly: Review of the Industry - 11,691 Wineries - U.S. Winery Growth Remains Positive, Adams, A. (1 February 2023) https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/265974 Wine Tourism: Michigan Wine Region https://www.winetourism.com/wine-appellation/michigan/?t&utm_source=perplexity Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S9E3 Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E6: Virginia and America's Wine Roots https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/virginia-and-americas-wine-roots-s13e6 S16E2: Oh, Canadian Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/oh-canadian-wine-s16e2 S18E1: Finger Lakes Wine Fun https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s18e1-finger-lakes-wine-fun   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Taking a minute (or thirty) to vibe-check our wine-drinking culture. We are a country of trends and wine is very much part of that. Let's talk about the history of wine trends in the US and get excited about what is next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In response to a ton of listener feedback, Adam, Joanna, and Zach weigh on a recent slew of social media posts from a famous sommelier-turned-winemaker who claims that the American restaurant industry is being criminal for not better supporting American wine...and a lot of other noise. They have thoughts. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 YearJoanna is drinking: Sazerac at Wolfgang's SteakhouseAdam is drinking: Mai Tai from Tip Top CocktailsInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pinot Noir can be a polarizing wine - some people love it, and some people just don't get it. We think that happens for a few reasons. First, most wine drinkers have been trained to think that wines are supposed to taste like Cabernet Sauvignon - big, fruit forward, high in alcohol, and very tannic. Which is just not what a great Pinot tastes like. Second, good Pinot Noirs that have a more classic style are generally not cheap. And that, our friends, is why we do these episodes. Because we want to find good Pinot Noirs - wines that have the classic Pinot tastes and smells of cherry and earth and a light mouthfeel - that don't cost a lot of money. Some say it is a fool's errand, but we are bound and determined to help you find a few good Pinot Noirs that are easy on the pocketbook and taste great. Good news! We found at least one in this episode, but you gotta listen in to learn which one! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2021 Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir, 2021 Paul Mas Réserve Pinot Noir, 2021 Domaine Laroque Cite de Carcassonne Pinot Noir.Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

The Smithsonian Institute wanted to know about Jerry Eisterhold. So much so, the featured an article on what one might say is a long shot at best. The idea to repropagate vines of yesteryear in America would be fruitless (pun intended). But it is quite the opposite.  In this episode, you will hear the history of wine grapes in America that I would easily put down even money that the most advanced academics in the world of wine would not have a notion of the significance. It was so intriguing, that Wine Talks immediately purchased a sampling of the wines and bought the book recited in the show.  Jerry Eisterhold took it upon himself to scour the United States grape nurseries and study the history of wine grapes in America to a point where he has reintroduced a dozen indigenous grape varieties back into the soil. And then comes the fun part... Making wine from these new varietals with all the moving parts that go into making wine without any of the experience of any predecessor is proving to be a task of geometric proportions. Have a listen and hear the answers to all these headwinds.   PK

Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by VinePair assistant editor Hannah Staab to discuss her recent article about a growing trend of wine programs that exclusively serve American wine: to what extent is it driven by a lack of consumer demand, to what extent does it reflect bias within the wine industry, and to what extent is it a byproduct of our complicated and antiquated liquor laws. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: 2011 Hatzidakis Nikteri AssyrtikoJoanna is reading: The Pioneering Distillers Crafting California's Agave Spirits CategoryAdam is reading: The Blind Pricing Problem at Wine Bars Without MenusInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Keith takes a deep dive into what an AVA is. The history was covered in the History of American Wine series in season three but is an AVA really in the modern sense of today's wine world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's America's Land Auctioneer radio show, Kevin Pifer is joined by Carolyn Pifer Covington in the studio! Carolyn shares more about her recent trip to Portugal and what the viticulture in that part of the world looks like. With harvest season well underway, Carolyn gives insight on what viticulturists look for when they harvest grapes. Kevin lets listeners know about the 90+ land and equipment auctions coming up now through the end of December.Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & Facebook

This week the America's Land Auctioneer radio show is hosted by Carolyn and Maurice Covington. The couple shares all about their recent travels to Spain and Portugal and what travel has been like so far in 2023. They also discuss the new visa that will be required by US citizens entering Europe. The couple dive deep into the terroir of Northern Spain and Portugal's wine regions. The couple also shares about their experience sailing down the Douro River and recommendations they have for anyone visiting Spain or Portugal. Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & Facebook

Back to the roots of where America can trace a good chunk of its booze history. From traditional 'old world' wine grapes to exciting hybrids and styles, Virginia wine is rich in history, variety, and fun when it comes to beverages. Resources from this episode: Books: Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours [Kindle Edition], Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamoz, J. (2013) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) (last updated 6 July 2023) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/american-viticultural-area-ava Britannica: House of Burgesses (n.d.) https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Burgesses Coastal Virginia Mag: What's in an AVA? Marsey, M. (1 January 2023) https://coastalvirginiamag.com/article/whats-in-an-ava/ Eater: Vintage America. A Brief History of Wine in America, Baiocchi, T. (3 January 2011) https://www.eater.com/2011/1/3/6703783/vintage-america-a-brief-history-of-wine-in-america National Park Service: The Virginia Company of London - Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historic Park Virginia, Chaney, T., Cohen K., Cotton, L.P. (15 July 2002) https://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/the-virginia-company-of-london.htm Hoover Institution: The Colonial Roots of American Taxation, 1607 - 1700, Rabushka, A. (1 August 2002) https://www.hoover.org/research/colonial-roots-american-taxation-1607-1700 Jefferson Vineyards: History - Realizing Jefferson's Dream (n.d.) https://www.jeffersonvineyards.com/About/History JSTOR (The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, vol 128, no. 3, 2020, pp. 226 - 258): Lord Delaware, First Governor of Virginia, ‘the Poorest Baron of This Kingdom', Rose, E.M. (20200 https://www.jstor.org/stable/26926494?read-now=1#page_scan_tab_contents On the Vine: Appalachian High Country AVA becomes North Carolina's Fifth Official Wine Region (10 April 2017), https://www.onthevinecarolina.com/wines-vines/135/appalachian-high-country-ava-becomes-north-carolinas-fifth-official-wine-region UC Davis (Foundation Plant Services Grapes): Norton https://fps.ucdavis.edu//fgrdetails.cfm?varietyid=2872&showmore=yes Virginia Wine: https://www.virginiawine.org/about#history Virginia Wine Guide https://www.virginiawineguide.net Wineries Virginia: A Brief history of Wine in Virginia, Dreyer, K.C. (22 July 2020) https://wineriesvirginia.com/history-of-wine-in-virginia/  Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E3: Meritage: An American Blending Story https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/meritage-an-american-blending-story-with-french-roots S13E4: J'Adore Amador https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s13e3-jadore-amador S13E5: Bourbon: The Distinctly American Spirit https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/bourbon-the-distinctly-american-spirit Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Meritage is a unique American expression of traditional French blends. We explore the history and make-up of Meritage wines. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J. (2017) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Agreement Between the United States of America and the European Community on Trade in Wine (10 March 2006) https://www.ttb.gov/images/pdfs/us-eu-wine-agreement.pdf Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Part 12 - Foreign nongeneric names of geographic significance used in the designation of wines https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-12 Los Angeles Times: Wine and the Law - A brief history of U.S. label regulations, Brown, C. (9 April 2008) https://www.latimes.com/style/la-fo-wineside9apr09-story.html Meritage Alliance: https://www.meritagealliance.com/what-is-meritage/ Meritage Alliance: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Meritage (2013) https://www.meritagealliance.com/media/8177/EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MERITAGE.pdf Wine Enthusiast: Meritage [Wine and Ratings] (n.d.) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/varietals/meritage/ Wine Enthusiast: What Do ‘Noble Grapes' Mean in Wine? Barth, J. (15 February 2022) https://www.winemag.com/2022/02/15/noble-grapes-wine-definition/ Wine Lover Magazine: Bordeaux's American Cousin - What is Meritage Wine? Hoss, O. (N.d.) https://winelovermagazine.com/blog/bordeaux-american-cousin-what-is-meritage-wine/ Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E2: American Rosé: The Story of our Red White and Blush https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-ros-the-story-of-our-red-white-and-blush Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.) Additional music this week: ”Fife and Drum”by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Amador county's history is rooted not only in gold mining but in zinfandel pioneers. This wine region is rich in American spirit, tenaciousness, and the mother lode of award-winning, quality wines.  So here we are: talking about why j'adore (I love) Amador County and its wines, and why we wine lovers should pay more attention to it. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J. (2017) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Shenandoah Valley and Amador Wine Country, Wooten, K. and Baxter, R. S. (2008) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Established American Viticultural Areas (last updated 15 August 2022) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/established-avas Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): AVA Map Explorer (29 March 2023) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/ava-map-explorer Amador Wine Country: Amador Vintner's Association: https://amadorwine.com Deaver Vineyards: A family tradition for over 150 years https://www.deavervineyards.com/Our-Story/Deaver-Family-History New Frontier Wines: Renwood https://www.newfrontierwines.com/Wines/Renwood Sacramento Magazine: Amador's Original Grand-père Vineyard Weekend, Boyle, C. (13 January 2022) https://www.sacmag.com/on-wine-1/amadors-original-grandpere-vineyard-weekend/ San Francisco Eater: California's Sierra Foothills Remain a Land of Opportunity for Winemakers, Bicchieri, P. (26 May 2022) https://sf.eater.com/2022/5/26/23138542/california-sierra-foothills-ava-wine Sierra Vintners: https://sierravintners.com/index.php Signature Wines: D'Agostini: Historic Brand About to be Relaunched, Dunne, M. (4 March 2023) https://signaturewines.us/dagostini-historic-brand-about-to-be-relaunched/ Trinchero Family Estates: Montevina https://www.tfewines.com/our-brands/montevina/ Turley Cellars: Sadie Upton Vineyard Zinfandel https://www.turleywinecellars.com/vinesandwines/sadie-upton-vineyard-zinfandel U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): The Mother Lode System of California, Knopf, A. (1 January 1929) https://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/0157/report.pdf Western Mining History: Amador County, California Mines https://westernmininghistory.com/mine-county/california/amador/ Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E2: American Rosé: The Story of our Red White and Blush https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-ros-the-story-of-our-red-white-and-blush Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

This episode explores the history of American rosé wine culture and the events that led to the blush rush of the last three decades of the 20th century. When is it blush, when is it rosé? We tackle these questions in this story of America's pink kink or crush on the blush. Resources from this episode:  Books: Exploring Wine, 3rd Edition, Kolpan, S. Smith, B., and Weiss, M. [The Culinary Institute of America] (2010) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Rosé: A Guide to the World's Most Versatile Wine, Morgan, J.(2005) Rosé Wine: The Guide to Drinking Pink, Simontetti-Bryan, J. (2017) Websites: Lodi Wine Commission: The Mystery of Zinfandel, Part 2 - The Long Strange Trip from Somewhere, Caparoso, R. (29 October 2013) https://www.lodiwine.com/index.cfm?method=blog.blogdrilldown&blogEntryID=657B5FB6-9AC5-B1B2-7171-E8506853BD2E Los Angeles Magazine: A Brief History of White Zin - Why the wine that aficionados love to hate is making a comeback, Snyder, G.(16 July 2014) https://www.lamag.com/liquidlablog/a-brief-history-of-white-zin/ National Archives and Records Administration [Code of Federal Regulations]: Wine Laws, Regulations and Public Guidance - Title 27, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 4, Subpart C, § 4.21 The standards of identity (last amended 24 March 2023) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-4/subpart-C/section-4.21 Trinchero Family Estates: The American Dream in Napa Valley https://www.tfewines.com/about-us/ Vinepair: Your Guide to Blush Wine Which Isn't Rosé But Kind of Is, Beavers, K., (20 June 2016) https://vinepair.com/wine-geekly/your-guide-to-blush-wine-which-isnt-rose-but-kind-of-is/ Wine History Project: Wine History By Decade - 1860s, Agran, L. (8 July 2019) https://winehistoryproject.org/wine-history-by-decade-1860s/ Wine Spectator: Ask Dr. Vinny - Where does the term “blush” wine come from? (9 November 2016) https://origin.winespectator.com/articles/origin-of-blush-wine-vinny-54063 Podcasts: Wine Two Five Episode 54 (21 April 2016) Where Wine Takes Us - Barry Wiss from Trinchero Family Estates https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-wine-takes-us-barry-wiss-from-trinchero-family/id986650051?i=1000367276787 Wine Two Five Episode 52 (7 April 2016) Enter the Zin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-zin/id986650051?i=1000366397606 Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S1E3: Rosato - Wading into the Italian Pink https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s1e3-rosato-wading-into-the-italian-pink S1E4: Tavel at my Memory Palace's Table https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s1e4-tavel-at-my-memory-palaces-table S12E6: Croatia Corkdorkery https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/croatia-corkdorkery-s12e6 S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

The thread of creative spirit, dedication, and good old American grit weaves the tapestry our America's sparkling wine history. More intriguing than we originally thought it would be, the “freedom fizz” story bubbled up a few surprises, improbable characters, and some riotous strands of pop culture. Resources from this episode: Books: Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Stevenson, T. & Avellan, E. (2014) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Wine Laws, Regulations and Public Guidance [Title 27, Chapter I, Subchapter A, Part 4, Subpart C, § 4.21 The standards of identity.] https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-27/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-4/subpart-C/section-4.21 Decanter: New York State of Fizz - The sparkling wines of New York, 24 October, 2022 https://www.decanter.com/sponsored/new-york-state-of-fizz-the-sparkling-wines-of-ny-490443/ Gloria Ferrer: https://www.gloriaferrer.com/our-carneros-winery-story Groovy History: Was Orson Welles Drunk on Paul Masson? These Outtakes Were the First Viral Videos, Shelton, J. (10 May 2019) https://groovyhistory.com/orson-welles-paul-masson-drunk/6 Iron Horse: Harvest Wrap Up and Our Connection to King Charles, Sterling, J. (14 September 2022) https://www.ironhorsevineyards.com/harvest-wrap-up-and-our-connection-to-king-charles/ Mountain Winery: https://www.mountainwinery.com/history/ National Park Service (NPS): Paul Masson Winery https://www.nps.gov/places/paul-masson-mountain-winery.htm Schramsberg: History https://www.schramsberg.com/about/history/ Soundcloud: Sandyland (Sandra Bernhard) [SiriusXM Entertainment], Neil Diamond Reveals the Inspiration Behind “Cracklin' Rosie” [interview] https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmentertainment/neil-diamond-reveals-the-inspiration-behind-cracklin-rosie U Discover Music: Cracklin' Rosie - The story behind a Neil Diamond Classic, Milano, B. (21 October 2022) https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/neil-diamond-cracklin-rosie-feature/ Vinepair: 11 Things you Should Know About Korbel California Champagne, Brown, K. (13 November 2020) https://vinepair.com/articles/korbel-california-champagne-guide/ Wine Spectator: The Father of American Sparkling Wine, Fauchald, N. 28 June 2004 https://www.winespectator.com/articles/the-father-of-american-sparkling-wine-2133 Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S3E3: Wine Caves - Dishing the Dirt https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e3-wine-caves-dishing-the-dirt S5E1: A Pét-Nat Chit-Chat https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s5e1-a-pt-nat-chit-chat S7E3: Booze Riots & Rebellions, Part 1 - Champagne & Whiskey https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s7e3-booze-riots-and-rebellions-part-1-champagne-whiskey Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)  “Children's Folksong - Yankee Doodle” music by Trygve Larsen (Nesrality) (Content License from Pixabay)

Wisconsin is rarely acknowledged when it comes to serious discussions about wine and wine-making. But all of that is changing thanks to the work of folks including Erin Rasmussen, winemaker and founder of American Wine Project.This week, we're sitting down with Rasmussen to discuss her journey to the wine world and the impetus for her return to Wisconsin to explore the subtleties of cold-climate winemaking. Along the way we chat about the history of winemaking in the U.S., the challenges Rasmussen faces as she strives to create remarkable wine made with Wisconsin-grown grapes and the innovation that's changing the way folks view winter hardy grapes and their often unique flavor profiles.

Today we tell the tale of American Wine and booze through the eyes of those who became president.  The story of how wine and alcohol influenced and was influenced by politics stretches back to the founding of Jamestown in what is now Virginia and continues to this day.  Which presidents knew the most about wine?  Who drank the most?  What wine was behind helping to end the Cold War?  Do any of Thomas Jefferson's famous bottles still survive today?  All of this and more will be told in today's new podcast just in time for President's Day.  Guests include winemakers and staff at Château d'Yquem, Schramsberg Vineyards, Stone Tower Winery, and SOMM TV.  Make sure to sign up for sommtv.com to see dozens of historical episodes and venture into the cellars we talk about on this podcast.

Winemaster Randy Ullom shares a glass of Chardonnay with Trish and spills the beans on how he got that title. Randy was recently named "American Wine Legend" in Wine Enthusiast's Wine Star Awards. He talks about growing up with a winemaking dad (he did it as a hobby), his adventures in Chile, and that lightbulb moment when he decided winemaking was what he wanted to pursue. After a few years in Chile, he moved back to the states to go to school to study viticulture and enology. He worked at some wineries in Ohio and upstate New York, but in 1981, Sonoma called and Randy says he didn't look back. After working at DeLoach Vineyards, he got a job at Kendall Jackson and he says things really took off. He's coming up on 3 decades at the winery and talks about harvest, the initiatives he helped put in place, and why the winery is known for its Chardonnay. *This episode sponsored by Tap & Vine 559 : THE place to eat, meet and drink in Southern Oregon.*

On this week's episode Kevin Pifer is joined by Carolyn Pifer Covington. Live from Palm Springs, they talk about the upcoming Food & Wine festival put on by USA Today and Carolyn's experience traveling out there for work as an influencer & blogger. They also deep dive into the wine world, discussing food and wine pairing, the difference between old and new world wines, and the process of starting a vineyard. Kevin also highlights some upcoming Pifer's Auctions that are incredible opportunities. 

In this episode the guys pick their favorite inflation buster cigars while smoking Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. They blind taste 3 highly rated South American wines and chat with Altadis USA's Rafael Nodal.

Can a bottle of wine change your life? If you are in a receptive mode, the stars are aligned for you and the right questions asked, Yes says Rebekah Wineburg, winemaker at Quintessa. In our latest episode she recalls such an encounter with a bottle of Ornellaia 1998 while having lunch in San Francisco, with her father. This bottle started her very own ‘Butterfly Effect' that led her eventually to be at the helm of one of California's premium estate, Quintessa.

My guest for this episode is Erin Rasmussen. Erin has made wine in Napa and on New Zealand, where she also completed graduate studies in winemaking and viticulture at Lincoln University. She took this transnational, transcontinental wine experience and returned to her childhood home of Wisconsin, where she founded the American Wine Project in 2018. With The American Wine Project Erin explores the American grape varieties adapted to her beautiful corner of Wisconsin. Erin is innovative, applying a natural approach to winemaking informed by her breadth of experience in other, very different wine regions, to make some very exciting wines in her cold climate. I had such a fun time picking Erin's brain that I forgot to have her introducer herself and the American Wine Project until the end, so this is a slightly topsy turvy conversation that covers a lot of ground with truffles of delicious insight buried throughout. Erin shares some unique findings relating to whole cluster fermentations and stem inclusion to manage both pH and tannins in American varieties of grapes. We talk about many different facets of sweet wine, including how it's made, what its purpose is, and why we shouldn't be prejudiced against is. She crushes my ill-informed dream of holding a Judgement of Paris for hybrids. And she shows so many reasons, both explicitly and implicitly, why American grapes are the future… and really are already the present. I'm sure you'll quickly be as impressed as I was with Erin's brilliance and great sense of humor… There are as many laughs as perspective shifting ideas throughout this fun interview. Enjoy! https://americanwineproject.com/ Sponsor: https://www.centralaswine.com/

 A unique combination of education and experience brought Rachel Martin to launch Oceano Wines with husband and co-proprietor, Kurt Deutsch in 2016. A Virginia native, Martin was present at the inception of what is now considered one of that state's premier wine producers, Boxwood Estate Winery, in 2005. As Executive Vice President of Winery Operations, Martin's job was to oversee all facets of production, sales and marketing of Boxwood's award-winning whites, rosés and Bordeaux-style red blends. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston/Tufts University), Martin decided to make her love of wine a full-time vocation. She parlayed a degree in Viticulture and Enology from Napa Valley College into a spot in the prestigious Sensory Evaluation program at the University of Bordeaux School of Enology. And from there, Martin ushered in the very first wines at Boxwood, located in Middleburg, a bucolic area previously better known for horses than vines. Appreciating the distinctiveness of Middleburg's terroir, Martin spearheaded the move toward securing a coveted American Viticultural Area designation from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the federal agency charged with evaluating the merits of all such applications. The petition she authored on behalf of the region was approved in 2012, making Middleburg Virginia the state's seventh AVA. Martin's forward thinking led directly to Middleburg having its own wine identity separate from the more generic Virginia designation, making her well suited to again start from scratch with Oceano Wines. None other than the esteemed author Jancis Robinson noted Martin's marketing savvy in her book “American Wine.” Martin is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier International New York and Washington, D.C chapters and was the first woman to be inducted into the District of Columbia chapter of the International Wine & Food Society. A founding board member, she is also closely involved with the beverage/culinary aspects of the annual Middleburg Film Festival.  Hear her here.