Podcast appearances and mentions of elaine chukan brown

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed wine writer and researcher Elaine Chukan Brown to discuss their new book, The Wines of California—a sweeping and deeply informed look at the Golden State's wine landscape, past and present.With rare access, firsthand research, and a unique perspective shaped by years of work across regions and with producers, Elaine shares a compelling narrative tracing the evolution of California wine: from indigenous cultivation and early Spanish mission plantings to Prohibition-era struggles, the rise of Napa and Sonoma, and today's cutting-edge, climate-driven viticulture.Elaine shares:

Wines of California with Elaine Chukan Brown (aka Hawk Wakawaka) If you've been listening for a while, you know that when Friend of the Pod Elaine Chukan Brown—aka the legendary Hawk Wakawaka (or “Chuckavaka,” if you're in the know)—is asked to write a book on a topic as broad as Wines of California, it's not going to be your typical “Zinfandel was first planted in 18-blah-blah-di-blah” wine book. In this episode, Bart and Sam sit down with Elaine to talk about their new book, Wines of California, coming next month from Académie du Vin Library. Elaine delivers a powerful, deeply researched take on the history of California wine—connecting the evolution of wine in the Golden State to larger patterns in American history, global politics, and cultural change. With her trademark no-nonsense honesty, Elaine has written what might be called a tough-love letter to California wine—celebrating its innovation, leadership, and resilience while challenging the industry to reckon with its past and navigate the future. We dive into: The real history of California wine The people, varietals, and regions that shaped it Surprises Elaine uncovered during their research How wine growers and producers can use history to tackle today's challenges Whether you're a winemaker, wine lover, or wine industry professional, this episode is packed with insights that will enrich your love of California wine. Pre-order Wines of California now through Bookshop.org and support your local independent bookstore. Elaine Chukan Brown Instagram: @hawk_wakawaka Académie du Vin Library Instagram: @academieduvinlibrary Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help more people discover real conversations about wine, history, and the people shaping the future of the industry.

I recently had the pleasure of parking up in the Cabana at Black Barn in Hawkes Bay and riffing on wine life with wine writer Elaine Chukan Brown. I say wine writer but actually they are much more than simply that. Elaine's wine journey started in earnest in 2011 but it's the life they had in the lead up to then that brings a richness and depth and, at times great humour, to this chat. Originally from Alaska, Elaine now calls Sonoma, California home and to spice things up they rocked up to our get together with a bottle of wine from Washington state. That threw me - especially as it was a Sauvignon Blanc blend. You could call that a ballsie move to sit down with a kiwi and pour them a glass of that stuff but what it actually was, was an incredible portal that saw us transcend into chatting about prohibition, the great depression, world war II and the effects it had on the American wine trade as well as Elaine's time spent training camels. You heard that right but here's the thing. The training camels came after a stint as a Tarot card reader for a Dial-a-Psychic gig which came after a decade of fishing for salmon. Not serious enough for ya? I'm deadly serious when I say this one is a cracker folks. After all those various vocations, Elaine has ended up dedicating their time to being a global wine educator, a wine mentor, a wine lover but mostly an absolute advocate for the people behind the bottle. The list of credentials Elaine has earned when it comes to wine is far reaching and includes publishing a wine book, The Wines Of California, assisting with the publication of the 4th and 5th editions of the Oxford Companion to Wine along with freelance writing for all the top wine mags. Perhaps most importantly, they co-founded the Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum, and has advised diversity initiatives in multiple countries around the world. They were in Aotearoa for the 2024 Chardonnay Symposium - a two day exploration of everything Chardonnay held in Heretaunga, Hastings by Hawkes Bay Wine. The key theme for the conference was to discuss a 'sense of place' and Elaine was asked to offer their take on it all, from Canterbury to California or Bannockburn to Burgundy. With deep roots to their own place and an academic background in Philosophy (that came after all the camels), they were one of the very best wine people to help define what a sense of place even means. So, shuffle your tarot cards, pour something that makes you think hard and get the cold smoked salmon plated up. This is the not serious Elaine Chukan Brown.not serious wine chats would like to thank our supporters:TradecraftBy the BottleAntipodes Water Co. Special thanks to my pal, Benj Brooking of Popular.nz for his help with the editing. An expert filmmaker, editing these chats is being done as one mate helping another. Thanks Benj. You're a legend. join the chatinstagram | facebookIf you're struggling to put that glass down, perhaps our chats aren't the right ear candy for you. While the chats are not serious, living your best life is a very serious matter indeed and a life fuelled by addiction doesn't sound dreamy at all. If you think you need a hand, visit the Ministry of Health site for platforms that might help you take the first step towards taking control back. Our warmest wishes for success on that journey.

We were so honored and excited to be named as finalists in the audio category of the inaugural 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards. We got to travel to London to attend the awards ceremony, and the best part was talking to so many talented wine communicators. We even got a few of them to hop on the mic, and thus this episode was born! Tune in to hear Jancis Robinson, Richard Hemming, André Mack, Agnese Gintere, Henna Bakshi, Samantha Cole-Johnson, Elaine Chukan Brown, and Amanda Barnes talk about their wine world hot takes, what they're enjoying now, and their own work. Cheers! 

What do you do when Randall Graham and Elaine Chukan Brown (aka Hawk Wakawakka) show up at your back door with a box full of open wine bottles? You grab the microphones and some wineglasses and press record is what! What were Randall, the legendary California wine maker and original Rhone Ranger and Elaine, globe-trotting iconoclast and wine writer extraordinaire up to? They had met up for a fleeting moment to taste through Randall's legacy project Popelouchum. What is Popelouchum? Is it wine brand? Is it a vineyard? Is it a quest for a new variety? And how do you pronounce it? Listen in to find out these answers and more! [EP301]

Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. In today's episode How to Connect Farming and Hospitality to Create a Complete Wine Business – In Conversation with Jean-Charles Boisset, Elaine Chukan Brown speaks to Jean-Charles Boisset, winemaker, owner of multiple wineries, author, proponent of organic and the biodynamic farming method and so much more. Together they delve into the meaning of hospitality and Jean-Charles' devotion to showing people that wine can be a passion, a lifestyle. He accentuates the impact of intentions; his properties' organic and biodynamic farming methods, and their importance for the future of farming, wine and health in general. Both Elaine and Jean-Charles also explore the more interesting aspects of the biodynamic ideology.  About Jean-Charles Boisset:  Jean-Charles Boisset was born into the world of wine in the village of Vougeot, Burgundy, France. His lifelong passion for wine began as a child, growing up above the cellars and within view of the centuries-old vineyards of Château du Clos Vougeot, the epicenter and birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. His parents, Jean-Claude and Claudine, founded the family winery in 1961 with an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit in one of the most traditional winegrowing regions in the world. Today, the family collection includes wineries that share more than 18 centuries of combined winemaking heritage and tradition in some of the world's most prestigious terroirs, from Burgundy to the South of France, to California's Napa Valley and Russian River Valley.  To find out more visit: https://www.boissetcollection.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jcbcollection/ Twitter: @JC_Boisset  https://my.boissetcollection.com/basicproduct/alchemy-senses-book  About Elaine Chukan Brown:  Elaine is a member of Areni Global, she is a celebrated keynote speaker, educator, & wine writer and is one of the world's top authorities on California wine. She previously served as the American Specialist for JancisRobinson.com, and as Contributing Writer to Wine & Spirits Magazine. She contributed to the award-winning 8th edition of the World Atlas of Wine, as well as the award-winning 4th edition of the Oxford Companion to Wine. The IWSC and VinItaly have named her one of the top wine communicators in the world the last two years in a row, and in 2019, the Wine Industry Network named Chukan Brown one of the 9 Most Inspiring People in Wine. She has been a celebrated speaker for events worldwide. In 2022, Brown was nominated for a James Beard Award in Journalism, and served as an advisor to the Women in Wine and Spirits Awards of China.  To find out more visit: https://www.instagram.com/hawk_wakawaka/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-chukan-brown-17316b254/ https://twitter.com/hawk_wakawaka?lang=en  More about today's host:  Pauline Vicard is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Areni Global. She was born and raised into a winemaking family in Burgundy, and she has been working in the wine sector for the last 15 years both in Europe and Internationally, in the market research department of the Burgundy wine office and the French Embassy, before creating her own corporate wine events and education company in Lille, France. She moved to London in 2015 to spearhead the Wine Library of the unique and acclaimed Clerkenwell London, a multi-space design destination, before developing the concept of Fine Minds 4 Fine Wines with Nicole Rolet that led to the creation of Areni Global.  Pauline now directs all Areni's activities, when she is not studying for the Master of Wine exam or playing ultimate frisbee. Learn more about Areni Global: Website: https://areni.global/ Facebook: @FM4FW Twitter: @areniglobal Instagram: @areniglobal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/areni-global/ To read the cliff notes on today's interview, head to https://areni.global/research/podcasts/   Thank you for joining us! 

Welcome to the Areni Global podcast. In today's episode Is Sense of Place the New Terroir, In Conversation with Elaine Chukan Brown, Pauline Vicard of Areni Global spends some time having a more philosophical conversation about the idea of Sense of Place within the Fine Wine space. What is the definition of Terroir and is Sense of Place Terroir? And why does defining Terroir even matter? How do the notions of 'typicity' and 'authenticity' fit into Sense of Place? Join this in-depth conversation as Pauline and Elaine try to enhance their own problem-solving capacities through an exchange of wine-centric ideas and information; analysing concepts; definitions; arguments, and problems. Their thoughts give voice to issues, and they face valuable questions head on to extract what is essential, for the benefit of the fine wine space.  About Elaine Chukan Brown: Elaine is a proud member of Areni Global, she is a celebrated keynote speaker, educator, & wine writer and is one of the world's top authorities on California wine. She previously served as the American Specialist for JancisRobinson.com, and as Contributing Writer to Wine & Spirits Magazine. She contributed to the award-winning 8th edition of the World Atlas of Wine, as well as the award-winning 4th edition of the Oxford Companion to Wine. The IWSC and VinItaly have named her one of the top wine communicators in the world the last two years in a row, and in 2019, the Wine Industry Network named Chukan Brown one of the 9 Most Inspiring People in Wine. Her writing has been featured in Decanter, World of Fine Wine, the Robb Report, and others, and recommended by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Australia Gourmet Wine Traveller, and more. She has been a celebrated speaker for events worldwide. In 2022, Brown was nominated for a James Beard Award in Journalism, and served as an advisor to the Women in Wine and Spirits Awards of China. Brown's previous work as an academic philosopher informs their views of wine, and people. She is Inupiaq, and Unangan-Sugpiaq, that is Indigenous, from what is now known as Alaska. Much of their time is spent mentoring young people and other Black, and Indigenous people, and people of color pursuing work in wine. They also advise multiple diversity initiatives, organizations, and committees in the global wine industry, and regularly speak, and write on diversity, equity, and social justice issues connected to the world of wine, food, beverage, and hospitality.  Learn more about Elaine Chukan Brown: https://www.instagram.com/hawk_wakawaka/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-chukan-brown-17316b254/ https://twitter.com/hawk_wakawaka?lang=en More about today's host:  Pauline Vicard is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Areni Global. She was born and raised into a winemaking family in Burgundy, and she has been working in the wine sector for the last 15 years both in Europe and Internationally, in the market research department of the Burgundy wine office and the French Embassy, before creating her own corporate wine events and education company in Lille, France. She moved to London in 2015 to spearhead the Wine Library of the unique and acclaimed Clerkenwell London, a multi-space design destination, before developing the concept of Fine Minds 4 Fine Wines with Nicole Rolet that led to the creation of Areni Global. Pauline now directs all Areni's activities, when she is not studying for the Master of Wine exam or playing ultimate frisbee. Learn more about Areni Global: Website: https://areni.global/ Facebook: @FM4FW Twitter: @areniglobal Instagram: @areniglobal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/areni-global/ If you want to read the cliff notes on today's interview, just head to https://areni.global/research/podcasts/   Thank you for joining us today!  “Through a comprehensive research and publication programme, ARENI exists to inform, inspire and empower those invested in the future of Fine Wine”.

Sustainability is as much about people as it is about the land. That's how Maryam Ahmed, founder of Maryam + Company and the Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum, connects Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (“DEI”) to sustainability. Maryam shares how DEI creates access and relevance to new customers and markets for wine and how “doing the work” creates significant ROI for businesses.  Detailed Show Notes: Maryam's background - worked in Finger Lakes, distribution in NYC, moved to Walla Walla, then Napa, was on Somm TV show SparklersMaryam + Company - educational program & strategic initiatives for food & wine companies, further sustainability and diversityWorks w/ associations, portfolios, or specific wine businesses & non-profitsAll clients have a demonstrated commitment to DEIHelp broaden their network and provides accountability consultingHelps with conference and panel development, changing from panels on diversity to core topics with diversity integrated into itField Blends - wine travel program to regions that don't always get the spotlight (e.g. - 2022 in Walla Walla, WA); for both professionals and consumers; scholarships for diverse candidates; brings regional orgs to support programs; provides regions with diverse travelers and new customers to regionWine Writers Symposium - helped make the event virtual during Covid, broaden the audience from 30 to 300 people, and more diverse writers received jobs from itWorking w/ diverse influencers w/ trend towards micro-influencers (150 professionalsWine Unify - creates access and elevation through education (WSET scholarships)Lift Collective - has an entrepreneurship program280 Project & Industry Sessions - creates immersive education from a black and brown lensSustainability needs to be not just for the land, but also the people, making DEI criticalDEI “B” - belonging also important, working in supportive spacesDoing the work is both personal and professional; common barriers for people: People don't want to be wrong / embarrassed -> advise them to “fail forward”Don't want to make other people feel uncomfortable -> discomfort is part of doing the work Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those who follow the musical career of Maynard James Keenan, lead singer of bands such as Tool, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, may not know that he is an accomplished winemaker in the Grand Canyon state. He planted his first vines in Arizona in 2002 and from 2009 has been making such good wine at his Caduceus winery that he has become a bit of a poster boy for Arizona wine. He tells wine writer and ex Arizona resident Elaine Chukan Brown how the late South Australian winemaker Taras Ochota inspired him to become America's pioneer of unusual blends – a red wine grape with a white one, for instance.  Other Australian influences include using his lab equipment to analyze two of the country's most famous classic wines which showed him that grapes don't need to be super-ripe to make great wine. He reveals himself as a real wine geek and committed farm-to-table restauranteur – in fact there's hardly any mention of music in this intriguing conversation with the man who has arguably done most to put Arizona on the world wine map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two women who care passionately about our changing climate, wine writer Elaine Chukan Brown and sustainability scientist Professor Kimberly Nicholas, who has a special interest in biodiversity, farming, wine and food, discuss what we as individuals can do in the face of our rapidly warming planet. They look at the bigger picture but also how climate change affects wine production and how wine lovers might play their part in reducing carbon emissions. ‘Wine is a fingerprint or a taste of climate change,' says Nicholas, whose PhD topic was the effect of climate change on the wine industry in her native California. She identifies the three areas in which we can have greatest personal effect by modifying our behaviour and actually quantifies a wine-bottle carbon emission equivalent of a round-trip flight between London and New York. (It's many more than you might think!) They discuss how apparently small decisions such as how wine is packaged can have a considerable effect. And Nicholas is a realist. Her book Under the Sky We Make; How to be Human in a Warming World has a cheat sheet at the end for those who'd rather use that than read the whole book. Very considerate…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lets take a deep dive into one of the great wine destinations, Portugal.  Jason Wise and Elaine Chukan Brown talk about the regions, grapes, and wines across this incredible country. Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch the new documentary on Portugal.

Join Corinna Bellizzi for press event coverage of Monarch Tractor's launch in early December 2022 at their Livermore, California facility. In today's coverage you are introduced to Alice Waters as we are invited to think about the source, quality, and flavor of the food that graces our plates and nourishes our bodies each day. Alice shares what it was like to dine in France in the 60s and how that impacted her food journey. She invites us to think about source, about locality, and to love farmers. You'll also learn about her recent work to bring farming to schoolchildren as we seek to inspire and educate young people around the globe.We also meet Robert Henson, President of the wine and spirits division at Constellation Brands - a world leader in the alcoholic beverage space. They now own the Mondavi winery brand, and therefore have history with the Mondavi family (more about that in part 3). The reason this story is so critical is simple. Early adopters and big advocates are central to the success of any new technology. Before we wrap up today's episode we hear from the CEO and co-founder of Monarch Tractor, Praveen Penmetsa. Praveen shares the story of farmers in India and the reality of farming today. A perspective that there's no future in farming is shared, with Monarch Tractor playing part in the resurrection of the faltering profits seen in the world of agriculture.Elaine Chukan Brown once again operates as the MC for the event. About Alice Waters: Alice Louise Waters is an American chef, restaurateur, and author. In 1971 she opened Chez Panisse, a Berkeley, California restaurant famous for its role in creating the farm-to-table movement and for pioneering California cuisine.Waters has authored the books Chez Panisse Cooking (with Paul Bertolli), The Art of Simple Food I and II, and 40 Years of Chez Panisse. Her memoir, Coming to my Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook was published in September 2017 and released in paperback in May 2018.Waters created the Chez Panisse Foundation in 1996, and the Edible Schoolyard program at the Martin Luther King Middle School in Berkeley. She is a national public policy advocate for universal access to healthy, organic foods. Her influence in the fields of organic foods and nutrition inspired Michelle Obama's White House organic vegetable garden program.Biography Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Watershttps://www.chezpanisse.com/About Constellation Brands' Robert Henson, EVP and President of Wine + Spirits DivisionRobert Hanson is Constellation's executive vice president and president Wine + Spirits Division, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Newlands. Robert is responsible for leading the Wine & Spirits Division's operations and commercial business, ensuring it aligns with the company's long-term growth strategy. He is a member of the executive management committee.Connect with Monarch Tractors:https://monarchtractors.comhttps://www.instagram.com/monarch_tractor/About the day's MC: Elaine Chukan Brownhttps://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/01/21/elaine-brown-wine-communication-artistLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://caremorebebetter.com Follow us on social and join the conversation! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebetter Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better

Join Corinna Bellizzi for press event coverage celebrating the launch of Monarch Tractor, the first all-electric, fully automated tractor with the ability to operate driverless (fully autonomous). You'll hear directly from Carlo Mondavi, Chief Farming Officer and co-founder. Elaine Chukan Brown, the wine expert and acclaimed wine writer MC's the event and is also featured. This serves as part 1 of 3 of our coverage of this event, culminating in a one-on-one interview with Carlo Mondavi himself.About Carlo MondaviCarlo Mondavi is Chief Farming Officer of Monarch Tractors. Carlo is an expert viticulturist with experience in Organic, Biodynamic, and Permaculture Farming. He is a fourth generation winegrower from the world-renowned Mondavi family and is co-founder of Raen Winery, as well as a partner at Continuum Estate. Carlo is the co-founder of the Monarch Challenge, an effort focused on elevating farming by eliminating herbicides and powerful chemicals from farms in Sonoma, Napa and beyond. The Monarch Challenge is the namesake of Monarch Tractor.Carlo Mondav has put the Monarch Tractor to work at his own RAEN winery. Founded In 2013 with his brother Dante, RAEN stands for “Research in Agriculture and Enology Naturally,” which speaks to the core ethos of Carlo's farming & winemaking practices: to farm at the highest level and in unison with nature. RAEN implements permaculture, biodynamic and organic farming practices in its vineyards. Carlo Mondavi is an advocate in the wine industry for the sustainable farming practices he follows at RAEN. During his journey, he founded the Monarch Challenge in 2017 to bring awareness around clean farming practices, which ultimately led to the solution of the Monarch Tractor.https://monarchtractors.comhttps://www.instagram.com/monarch_tractor/Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://caremorebebetter.com Follow us on social and join the conversation! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebetter Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability PodcastCare More Be Better answers only to our collective conscience and aims to put more good into the world. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show: https://caremorebebetter.com/donate.

Portugal is one of the world's great wine and culinary treasures.  In this podcast, Jason Wise is joined by writer Elaine Chukan Brown to talk about and gush over the basics of the wines and regions of Portugal.  Part 2 coming soon where we dive deeper into the grapes and more.  Don't forget to tune into sommtv.com to watch our master classes on portugal.

Acclaimed wine writer Elaine Chukan Brown sits down with Jason Wise of SOMM TV to discuss her native heritage, family story, and what Indigenous Peoples' day means to Native people and to the food and wine world.

Episode 862 Cynthia Chaplin interviews Elaine Chukan Brown, in this new installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today's guest: Elaine Chukan Brown serves as a writer, speaker, and educator specializing in wine, personal empowerment, and social justice. In 2022, Brown was appointed Executive Editor US of JancisRobinson.com, working in collaboration with Jancis Robinson to help lead coverage on wine especially in the United States and to develop the future of the platform on sustainability, diversity and equity, climate action, and social responsibility. If you want to learn more about today's guests, you can by visiting: https://wakawakawinereviews.com/about/ About today's Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a Vinitaly International Academy certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, Cynthia moved to Europe in 1990 where she has lived in Spain, Belgium, England and Italy. She chose to center her career in Rome and immerse herself in the Italian wine sector, which is her passion. She has taught university students and expats, works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, translator, and a judge at international wine and sake competitions. She consults with restaurants and enotecas assisting in the development of comprehensive wine lists and excellent food pairings, as well as advising private clients who want to develop a comprehensive Italian wine collection. She lives with her British photographer husband on the shore of Lake Bracciano, north of Rome, where they share their beautiful garden with one massive grapevine, two border collies and an arrogant diva cat. If you want to learn more about today's host, you can by visiting: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

With the announcement of Kitá Winery closing, Jason Wise and Elaine Chukan Brown talk about Tara Gomez, her journey as a winemaker, representation in the wine world, and more.

Elaine Chukan Brown is recognized as one of the world's top wine communicators and wine educators. As a writer, Elaine contributes to an impressive list of publications including the current 8th edition of the “World Atlas of Wine,” the 4th edition of the “Oxford Wine Companion” and “On California”. You also may know Elaine as wine reviewer Hawk Wakawaka. Elaine is a prolific speaker, and was recently appointed US Executive Editor of JancisRobinson.com, bringing expertise on sustainability, diversity and equity, climate action, and social responsibility to the platform. Elaine Chukan Brown is Inupiaq, and Unangan-Sugpiaq, that is Indigenous, from what is now known as Alaska. Elaine has been cited as “One of the Most Inspiring People in Wine.” Much of Elaine's work and writing in wine has shed light on the lack of diversity and inclusion that's long plagued the industry. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.

In this episode, we hear from two wine-world leaders about their experiences as Indigenous Americans, and the ignorance they must contend with every day, from incorrect old stereotypes about alcohol to the appropriation of Indigenous art and terminology by wine marketers.Our guides in this conversation are Elaine Chukan Brown, a wine writer, Indigenous mentor, educator, and the founder of Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews; and Tara Gomez, winemaker at Kitá Wines and cofounder and cowinemaker at Camins 2 Dreams.

Diversity has become a hot topic, but there is little guidance on how to practice it. Elaine Arnaqiaq Chukan Brown is a writer, speaker, and educator specializing in wine, personal empowerment, and social justice. She speaks about her experience navigating culture clashes between her Native background in a mostly Caucasian education system and how that impacted her ability to listen actively and empathize.In today's episode, we coverUncomfortable ConversationsTalking to people with diverse backgroundsHow diversity supports the growth of a businessWhat success looks likeHow anyone can invite more diversity into the workplaceHow diversity is more than skin color and genderThe power of diverse professional backgroundsCreating space for those who challenged diversity in the past to create changeRespectWe also talk about Elaine's journey into the wine industry in an unconventional way, and how bunnies can be the best source of inspiration. Get in touch with Elaine at https://www.instagram.com/hawk_wakawaka/ or https://wakawakawinereviews.com/about/

My guest for Episode Thirty-Two of the Fermenting Place [podcast] is North American wine writer, speaker, and educator, Elaine Chukan-Brown. Elaine is based in Sonoma, California, where she writes about her adventures in wine for magazines, such as Club Oenologique, Wine & Spirits Magazine, Decanter, and Gourmet Traveller WINE. Her work has also appeared in such quintessential wine tomes, like the 4th Edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine, and the 8th Edition of the World Atlas of Wine...but we don't only talk about writing about wine... (that would be almost too boring)... No, we discuss many more things besides, including: California Wine The Nuance and Diversity of this Big Western State From Monterey to Mendocino How Growing Conditions set the Tone for Winegrowing The Unseen Cultural Layers of Wine Regions Life Changing Moments Writing and Illustrating Wine Tasting Notes And Much More... - - Connect: - Elaine Chukan-Brown - @hawk_wakawaka - Fermenting Place - @fermentingplace / fermentingplace.com - - If you dig what you hear, please consider giving the podcast a follow, subscribe, rate, and/or, at least, a comment via your favourite podcast listening platform, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Breez, or Sphinx Chat. It takes no time at all, and it really helps the all seeing algorithms discover and connect with new listeners, like you. This episode is brought to you by the Fermenting Place [podcast] Patreon Supporters... Become one! Thanks for listening... x --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fermenting-place/support

Jason Wise, Tara Gomez, and Elaine Chukan Brown discuss winemaking, and the season finale of Verticals featuring Tara.

Today, I chat with Elaine Chukan Brown about Indigenous representation in the wine industry.  Elaine is an Alaskan Native, from the Inupiaq-Unangan-Sugpiaq tribes.   She started fishing commercially when she was nine years old and worked in various industries before starting her wine career.  Elaine is a wine educator and writer.  She is the American wine specialist at JancisRobinson.com and has contributed to the 4th edition of the Oxford Companion to Wine and the 8th edition of the World Atlas of Wine.  She was voted IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year in 2020.We discuss the history of Indigenous Americans and alcohol, misguided stereotypes, cultural appropriation, and what it means to be an Indigenous-owned winery.Photo by Elaine, with her grandmother, an Alaskan native from the Inupiaq-Yupik tribes.Instagram: @hawk_wakawaka

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 461: Wine and Allyship | Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Good for the Wine Business Julia Coney and Elaine Chukan Brown lead the session from wine2wine 2020. Over the past several months, the U.S. has gone through a new civil rights movement, where allyship can no longer be performative. Wine consumers are diverse in terms of age and race. Now is the time for the industry to change its perception of a wine consumer and how speaking up on social issues inspires new wine drinkers. Italian Wine Podcast is a proud media partner of wine2wine2020. Visit www.wine2wine.net for more information.

This week we are extremely pleased to welcome a trio of Fine Wine legends. Acclaimed journalist Elaine Chukan Brown meets living icons Bill & Will Harlan, for an exclusive and very intimate discussion on transmission where Father and son discuss their evolving relationship through Harlan Estate's and Promontory's milestones. As Will prepares to take over from his dad, they share with us the next steps of their 200-year plan. This interview was recorded prior to the fires currently devastating Napa and Sonoma wine countries, affecting some of Bill and Will's properties. As we are sharing this interview, we want to send our thoughts to both of them, and to the Napa and Sonoma wine communities. We are here and ready to help.

Hit the Bottle is back! It’s been several months since we last published any episodes, and in that time the world changed. Fires in Australia, a global pandemic, and the tragic killing of George Floyd, leading to a large part of the population questioning police practices and racial bias in the US and abroad. The following interview with Elaine Chukan Brown was recorded in December last year, when there were far fewer conversations of this sort happening. She is someone highly qualified in speaking on diversity inclusivity and equity, but you will see that even she is hesitant sometimes to offer a perspective. The most recent Black Lives Matter protests have demonstrated that the issues we discussed are as relevant now as they were six months ago. There may be some uncomfortable truths discussed here, but also many valuable insights. Sometimes looking in the mirror is hard, but if we're honest with each other and we want to move forward as an industry, we need to have these conversations. So, I offer this episode with love, and a genuine wish that it may do some good. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/htbpodcast/support

Celebrated wine writer, author and educator Elaine Chukan Brown and Stuart Spencer, the executive director of the Lodi Winegrape Commission, join me in the studio for a very special episode of The Vine Guy. They discuss everything Lodi, from the multi-generational farmers who have grown grapes in the area since the mid-1800s to the new innovations taking place in the vineyards. There are a few surprises along the way, including a stunning Albariño and a Cinsault made from vines over 100 years old. Drink in this educational conversation with Elaine and Stuart. Wines tasted in this episode: 2018 Oak Farm Vineyards Albariño, Lodi, California 2017 Michael David Winery Ancient Vines Cinsault, Lodi, California 2018 St. Amant Winery Marian's Vineyard Ancient Vines Zinfandel, Lodi, California

"I think that when you grow up in a remote area, Native or not, you just understand that most of life is beyond your control." Elaine Chukan Brown is a prolific and successful wine writer, who's work includes being the American Wine Specialist for JancisRobinson.com, contributing writer for Wine & Spirits Magazine and has been featured in Robb Report, MensHealth, Decanter and many more wine and lifestyle outlets. Her fascinating story goes far beyond just wine, having grown up in a remote village of Alaska with her rich indigenous culture. We explore her life and reflections, including how she applies her lessons in purposeful entrepreneurship, some very cool travel tips to Alaska and much more. After our conversation I can appreciate even more her passion and depth that comes through her wine writing. I hope you enjoy! Connect with and Follow Elaine at: Website                              http://www.WakawakaWineReviews.com (www.WakawakaWineReviews.com) Twitter or Instagram:       @hawk_wakawaka Facebook:                          http://www.facebook.com/hawkwakawaka (www.facebook.com/hawkwakawaka) Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com

Join top international wine critics, Eric Asimov , Tim Atkin, and Elaine Chukan Brown as we explore the future of wine writing through the lens of financial and environmental sustainability.

EP113: This week, Elaine Chukan Brown, aka Hawk Wakawakka returns to the podcast on the heels of her Screaming Eagle visit. We also taste some of the “hottest” celebrity Roses of the Summer. Sam pulls out a special bottle of Chardonnay from Mayacamas, the last vintage of this vineyard. Enjoy… Read more... The post The Wine Makers – Hawk Wakawakka returns appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Wine writer Elaine Chukan Brown, a.k.a. Hawk Wakawaka, joins the show and talks about her journey from Alaska to wine country. What a strange trip indeed, from a 1-900 psychic operator to a contributing writer for Wine & Spirits Magazine and organizing seminars for some of the most talented Master Read more... The post The Wine Makers – Elaine Chukan Brown appeared first on Radio Misfits.

David talks about California Wine Month, and just about everything else under the sun, with Elaine Chukan Brown. Elaine serves as the American Specialist at JancisRobinson.com, a contributing writer with Wine & Spirits Magazine, and a speaker at events worldwide. Her work has been featured in World of Fine Wine, Decanter, Robb Report, MensHealth.com, GuildSomm.com, Wine Business Monthly, San Francisco Magazine, Read More The post Episode #475 – California Wine Month appeared first on .

To suggest that Elaine Chukan Brown has led an incredibly diverse life is a massive understatement. In fact she's lived several of them. Growing up in Alaska taught her an appreciation for the artisanal and the value of hard work, but it is her love of travel and discovery that eventually led to her becoming one of the most sought after voices in the global wine scene. She is probably most famous for pioneering the illustrated tasting note, something that some wineries have asked her to recreate on their wine labels!

Elaine Chukan Brown talks about the character of Australian Pinot Noir by Wine Australia

It's time for warm-weather sipping, so I chat and taste with Elaine Chukan Brown of Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews. She sent me California wines, I sent her Washington wines, and we share our thoughts. Break out the sunscreen and get on the patio!

It’s time for warm-weather sipping, so I chat and taste with Elaine Chukan Brown of Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews. She sent me California wines, I sent her Washington wines, and we share our thoughts. Break out the sunscreen and get on the patio! … Read more about this episode...