Podcasts about good wine

Welcome to Good Wine & Great Laughs Podcast. The Podcast for WINE LOVERS and HOT TOPICS. Let's Sip and drink a German Riesling in tribute to the Black Women of the 6888th Postal Battalion for this Black History Month.P.S.: For some UNKOWN reason YouTube ended up muting the last 3 minutes of the Arlington National Cemetery video. My YouTube channel has the link for you to watch in its full version without any interruption. My APOLOGIZES to all my viewers and listeners.The Wine of the Day: Terra Starkenburg Riesling from Germany Vintage of 2023.Credits to:NetflixHistory XArlington National Cemetery

When something is “good” it needs no advertisement. This is the meaning behind the title of this episode, “Good wine needs no bush”. One might apply this idea to politics to comprehend that it requires constant promotion, marketing, and advertisement, thereby unmasking its inability to exist by its own merits and value. In this episode, (more...)

John 2:1-12,On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.12 After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days. I had not experienced the Joe Rogan podcast until last month — with its three-hour conversations. But I heard he hosted a Christian apologist from Canada named Wes Huff.At one point early on, they were talking about the beginning, whether creation, or “the Big Bang”:Rogan: However many billions of years ago there was nothing. And then all of a sudden there was something. . . science requires one miracle.Huff: When people ask me about . . . the miracles in the Bible . . . I say “Well . . . if the first miracle happened, if everything you know [came from] nothing [then] Jesus turning water into wine . . .Rogan: That's an easy one. Huff: Well, yeah. That's a party trick.Rogan: Yeah, exactly. It really is nothing compared to the birth of the universe. But [people today are] convinced at the creation of the universe, and we're very skeptical at other miracles. Huff: Yeah, very odd.Rogan: Yes, it's very odd.This morning we come to that “party trick.” And the Rogan and Huff conversation might help us put a piece of it in perspective.The fundamental miracle is that we're here. The world exists. You exist; you are alive. Once there was nothing, and now, everything you know! And if that original miracle happened, which it obviously did, then multiplying loaves, giving sight to the blind, turning water into wine, and even raising the dead — those are not the real issues. Life, existence, the world as it is, that's the original miracle, which clearly happened — and these other lesser miracles are secondary — important but secondary. And in that light, such miracles are not as imponderable as your average unbelieving person today might first think.Not Just Water and WineBut how does that help us this morning with “water into wine”? Well, perhaps like this: the most shocking reality in John 2 isn't that water became wine. What's most stunning is this person named Jesus. This story is not finally about water and wine. That's secondary. The story is about Jesus. It's not about science and whether this can happen; it's not about alchemy and whether we might be able to repeat it. The point is what the miracle points to — that is, whom the miracle points to.Which is why John calls this a “sign.” See that in verse 11:“This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.”A sign is something that points beyond itself. It signifies. And what does this miraculous episode signify in John 2? John says it “manifested [Jesus's] glory.” That echoes what we saw a few weeks ago in John 1:14:“the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”In this Gospel, John is giving us glimpses of the glory. John has seen Jesus's glory and believed in him. And so he carefully writes what he's seen, that we can see it too, with the eyes of faith. Verse 11 says that in doing this miracle, and revealing his glory, Jesus's “disciples believed in him.” That, John says, in 20:31, is the purpose of the book, chapter 20, verse 31,“that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”The Gospel of John was written to give us life (now and forever) in the name of Jesus by presenting him to us in his glory that we might find him compelling and believe in him. So, let's ask this morning: How does this story breed faith in Jesus? I'll highlight three in particular.Three Glories of JesusLet me give you a word ahead of time about where we're going at the end: I want to invite you to consider Jesus this morning like maybe you never have. I'm not going to ask you to raise a hand or walk to the front, but I am going to ask you not to get in the way of this Jesus decisively changing your heart and your life.I'm not asking you to make a decision today, as much as not get in the way. If you came here not believing in Jesus, or not quite sure what to think about Jesus, I'm asking you to let your guard down for a few minutes, and look with me at these three glories. See if Jesus presents himself to your soul as compelling, and whether he evokes your trust.1. Jesus Is the Good Son (verses 1–5)First, he's a human son to Mary, his earthly mother. Verses 1–3:“On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.'”Put yourself in Mary's shoes. She has raised this amazing boy, now a man. And while his sheer holiness must have been frustrating to her sin at times, can you imagine what it must have been like to have the sinless, eternal Son of God, in full humanity, as her earthly son? Just think of the ingenuity of Jesus.Somewhere along the way, her husband, Joseph, had died. We don't know when or how. But now Jesus is in his thirties, and for years he has provided for his mother. She has leaned on him as her man, and what a good son he must have been.So, Mary's helping with this wedding, perhaps for extended family, and they run out of wine (which is a huge disgrace at a wedding!). She comes to her son, who seems to always fix her problems. Just recently he left carpentry behind to take disciples and travel around as a teacher, and he's there at the wedding with his disciples. So Mary tells him, “They have no wine.” Jesus, help. You always know what to do, my good son.Then comes verses 4–5 and Jesus's surprising response:And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”Jesus's response is abrupt. It puts distance between this good son and his earthly mother. Instead of calling her Mother, or something more endearing, he calls her “Woman.” Which is not disrespectful; it's true. But it's a stiff arm. And a surprise.As we move through the Gospel of John, we will see how Jesus's mind and awareness is often operating at a different level than the person he is speaking with. Mary states the practical problem at hand: “They have no wine.” Jesus hears wine, and he thinks of his calling. The Old Testament has promised a coming messianic age in which, says Amos 9:13–14, “the mountains shall drip sweet wine, and all the hills shall flow with it. [God] will restore the fortunes of [his] people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine.”Jesus hears whispers of the coming age, which he has come to bring in, but there will be a price, and he says, “My hour has not yet come.” What will become very clear in the Gospel of John is that Jesus's “hour” is the time of his death and resurrection — the moment of his glorification, when he's lifted up on the cross to die for sins of his people, and then lifted up from the grave in the new life of the resurrection.And this hour that Jesus has coming will not come from any human initiative. No human will suggest the time and the way Jesus will bring in the new age. Not even his dear mother.Jesus will take his cues from his heavenly Father, not his earthly mother. And how does Mary, who could have been offended, respond? She responds humbly, in faith. She trusts him.This is an awesome moment for Mary. Jesus has just distanced her (his own family, his own mother), which is necessary but surely unpleasant for her. Yet she responds in faith, and gives the wedding servants the timeless advice “Do whatever he tells you.” Which is what she would tell us still today.So, in verses 1–5, we see that Jesus is the good son. He is the earthly son of Mary, the one she has relied on for years, and she trusts in him even when he gives her this necessary pushback. And even more than Mary's good son, he is the Son of his heavenly Father, and does his Father's will, as we will see.2. Jesus Provides the Good Wine (verses 6–10)What does Jesus do next? Verses 6–8:Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it.Verse 6 mentions the six stone jars used for Jewish rites of purification (key detail). To fill these, the servants must draw from a well about 150 gallons of water. This is no small job. It likely took some time. Mary has said, do whatever he tells you, and the servants do it, as much work as it is. Then, once they've completed the job, he says, “Draw now and carry to the master of the feast.” This is like the emcee today, the guy on the mic.What is Jesus doing with these six jars? Remember, Jesus already has in mind his “hour.” The coming hour of his death and resurrection, when he will usher in the new age, is not here yet, but in the meantime, he's going to give this modest wedding, and these servants, and his disciples a glimpse of his coming glory. A taste of the glory.The stone jars were used for Jewish purification rites, for various washings according to old-covenant laws and traditions. And Jesus wants the servants to fill up these six stone jars to show that the old way, the old covenant, is coming to its fulfillment. Then Jesus will do something new.Jesus brings with him a new covenant, a new era, a new age, one dripping in sweet wine, rather than endless washings and ritual cleansings. The old was grace (huge water jars, filled to the brim); the new is grace in place of grace (1:16), the dawning age that drips with wine.Now look at verses 9–10:When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.”Like Mary speaks even better than she knows in verse 5 (“Do whatever he tells you”), now the master of the feast speaks even better than he knows: “you have kept the good wine until now.”The master of the feast thinks it was the bridegroom who provided the good wine, but the servants know it's Jesus. It's Jesus who kept the good wine till now. And it's Jesus's Father who in his perfect timing and plan has kept his good wine for now.Ultimately, what the master of the feast says is true about God, and about the way he works in the world and in history, and in particular in the old covenant with Moses and now the coming new covenant in Jesus: God has kept the good wine until now.By “now,” John means the church age — from the first coming of Christ until his second. We live now in the era of the new covenant; membership for God's people is not by birth, but new birth; not by family, but faith; and so the new covenant rituals, baptism and the Lord's Table, are based on faith, not family. The church is not a group of people born into Christian families; the church is a born-again people.What about the significance of wine here? The wine of the new covenant has multiple meanings. First is the Old Testament imagery: wine is associated with joy and celebrations, feasts and weddings. God's Messiah will come to rescue his people and bring them into joy, gladness, celebration, song.And yet, what else does wine represent (especially in these jars of purification)? It's red, like blood. And if you drink too much of it, it makes you stagger. Which is why a cup of wine can represent blessing or curse, depending on the context and use.The wine of this new covenant is rich with meaning. On the one hand, it's the joy and celebration of God's people finally united to him and near to him, living with him in final bliss. And on the other hand, the cup also represents the curse we deserve, which Jesus drinks to the bottom as he sheds his blood for us. At the cross, Jesus drinks the cup of our sin, that we might drink his cup of joy.(You might ask, whether this use of wine in John 2 has practical significance for us today, in whether we choose to partake, or not, in alcohol. It's a good question, but not the main point here. Let me save that for the article in the church email this Friday.)The point in the Old Testament prophecies and the point here is the glory of Jesus. He brings such blessing and joy and celebration, that wine, among other pointers, signifies the riches and abundance of his goodness and glory for his people.So, Jesus is the good Son, and he provides the good wine of a new-covenant relationship with God in him. And finally . . .3. Jesus Embodies the Good Groom (verse 9)Verse 9 mentions the bridegroom: “the master of the feast called the bridegroom.” This is the man whose wedding it was — and he was responsible for the feast. And when it is discovered that the wine has run out, he's the one on the hook. This is his oversight, his failure. So, by turning the well water into wine, Jesus is getting the bridegroom off the hook, and in doing so he's showing that he himself is a superior bridegroom.In the next chapter, just a few hundred words away, in John 3:29, John the Baptist will talk about Jesus as the bridegroom and himself as the bridegroom's friend. John says,I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him. 29 The one who has the bride [the people, the church] is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease.(Elsewhere in the Gospels, Jesus portrays himself as the bridegroom in Matthew 9:15; 25:1, 5, 6, 10; Mark 2:19–20; Luke 5:34–35.)So, what's the bridegroom image mean, related to Jesus? He came, as the divine Son of God, to care for his people, the church, like a good husband. To save all who believe in him from their sins. And to love and lead and protect and provide for his bride, the church. To be our ever-strong, ever-providing, ever-reliable, ever-loving husband. Not just individually, but especially together as the church.This good Son, who provides the good wine, embodies the good groom. In Jesus, God himself has taken on our flesh and blood, that he might give his flesh for us, and shed his blood for us — which brings us to the Table, and with it, the invitation I mentioned at the beginning.Take the Next StepOkay, I'm not asking anyone to raise a hand or walk to the front, but I am asking you: Are you seeing any glory? Is this Jesus moving on your soul, in any compelling way? Is he opening your eyes? Is he stirring in your soul? If he is, I want to encourage you to welcome his work. Receive him. Embrace him. A miracle is in progress. Let it happen; don't try to stop it.What's next? You could start with a very simple conversation with someone you came with, or with Jonathan or me. We'll be here at the front after the service if you want to speak with a pastor.And for any here who would say that you believe, but have not yet been baptized, to identify publicly with Jesus, we have a baptism on March 2.And for the kids among us, say, ages 8-12, including teenagers too. Maybe you've grown up in the church, and you believe in Jesus, and it can be tough to know when to take the step to move toward baptism. We want to help with that this spring. Pastor Mike Schumann and I will be doing a two-week baptism class for kids during Sunday School on April 6 and 13. Sign up online.For the rest, who have believed in Jesus, and been baptized in his name, we come to this Table to drink his cup of blessing. Jesus drank the cup of our curse and shed his own blood, that through faith in him, we might have the good Son as our all-supplying bridegroom.

The Sundays after Epiphany continue to celebrate the revelation of God's glory to us as it was made known to the magi and to those on Jordan's banks at Jesus' baptism—today using wedding imagery. Our God rejoices over God's people as those being married rejoice over one another. By the power of the Spirit there are gifts galore for everyone. In Christ Jesus the best wine is saved for last. Taste and see.Scripture Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; John 2:1-11

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Sunday, January 19th, 2025Isaiah 62:1-5Psalm 36:5-101 Corinthians 12:1-11John 2:1-11Phil Aud+Second Sunday After the Epiphanywww.allsoulsknoxville.comAll Souls Substack865-214-6682100 W 5th Ave., KnoxvilleSundays @ 10:30amSupport the show

January 19, 2025. Second Sunday of Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus desires to bless us with good wine now. His invitation is for us to bring our concerns and difficulties to Him and for Him to with be with us in them.

John 2:1-11On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to me and to you? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now standing there were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, “Now draw some out, and take it to the person in charge of the banquet.” So they took it. When the person in charge tasted the water that had become wine and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), that person called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee and revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. I empathize with the groom from our story today. Let me tell you why. We had less than a year to plan our wedding, which was less than ideal for Katelyn. And between other weddings and moving off to seminary, we really only had one date that worked: June 11th, which was a Sunday.But we had this great idea. We love breakfast, so we thought we would do a Sunday morning brunch for the reception, replete with mimosas, the Sunday paper, and the best brunch spread you'd ever seen. It was a great idea; the only problem was, we didn't have any money. Katelyn was in her senior year at Valpo, working two jobs as her schedule allowed. I was doing an internship at a church in Milwaukee where I got paid $500 a month. That was hardly enough to pay for the drinks, let alone the food. And food really is the centerpiece of the reception. So we had the impossible challenge of finding a caterer who was good and affordable on our measly budget. After searching and searching, I found her: Judy Baker of Chesterfield, IN. No website listed, just a landline phone number. When we met with her, Ms. Baker was well into her 80s and told us she had been catering weddings longer than Katelyn and I had been alive, combined. We told her what we were hoping for: brunch theme, eggs, potatoes, shrimp and grits, croissant sandwiches, French toast, and mimosas. Then we told her our situation: I was just a poor pastor-to-be, and we only had this much budgeted for the food. Without hesitation, Ms. Baker looked at me and said, “Corbin honey,” (that's what she called me the entire time we planned this wedding") “that'll be plenty. I'll have no problem getting all of that. It'll be a great Sunday brunch.” Katelyn and I were elated. We couldn't believe it—we had found the perfect person. We went about the rest of the planning, amazed that it was all coming together. Katelyn planned 90% of the details, but the one thing I put together was our newspaper. I wrote all these articles, and most important to everyone else was the menu: scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, southern-style shrimp and grits, build-your-own croissant sandwiches, delectable donuts (instead of wedding cake), and to top it all off, Ms. Baker's famous French toast.On the day of the wedding, it was brutally hot, but Ms. Baker had a team working at full force to get our Sunday brunch ready. At the start of the reception, people made their way to get their food while Katelyn and I said some hellos. Finally, we walked outside, jumped ahead of the line to get our food, and what we saw shocked us. This supposedly great brunch was nearly gone! Half the guests still needed to go through the line, and certainly more than half the food was gone! I got no eggs, the croissant sandwiches were picked over, I don't recall any shrimp and grits, and worst of all, Ms. Baker's famous French toast was nothing more than French toast sticks, straight out of the box from Gordon's, accompanied by your own syrup cup like you'd get at Hardee's. I was embarrassed, humiliated. It was a tragedy.The food was supposed to be the centerpiece of this brunch. And now all of our friends, who were also planning weddings at the time, were gonna say, “Well, we don't want to be like the Blackmons!” And to be clear, this wasn't Ms. Baker's fault. There is only so much a woman can do with not even $2,000 for all the food and tableware. On the day I was supposed to be the host, to show hospitality, I was found lacking.The groom from our story today was also found lacking, not in food but, even worse, in wine. The very thing he needed most was gone all too early. Talk about a buzzkill. Now, this problem is much easier to preach about to Lutherans than, say, Baptists, who wouldn't see that as a problem at all. But in Jesus' time, for a Jewish wedding reception to run out of wine was one of the worst failures that could happen. The wine wasn't just for a good time, though, as the Psalmist tells us, it does gladden the heart. Wine was the centerpiece of hospitality; when there was plenty of wine, it was a sign of God's blessing. The prophets of old spoke of a time when the vats would overflow and the mountains would drip with sweet wine. In fact, the coming of the Messiah would be marked by an abundance of wine. Conversely, when the vineyards didn't bear fruit and there was no wine to drink, that meant God's blessing had been removed. And if there was ever an occasion to not run out of wine, it was a wedding, because not only would you be lacking in hospitality, but you'd be lacking God's blessing, too. And that's a tragedy.Somehow Mary, Jesus' mother, learns of the problem, and she takes it upon herself to find a solution. Why she felt the need, we are not told. But I like to think that Mary really felt for the couple because they were having the reception she and Joseph likely never had. And the last thing she wanted was for it to be ruined by the lack of wine, and for this newly wedded couple to experience any of the social scrutiny that she undoubtedly did.So Mary found Jesus, and why she thought he could, should, or would fix this problem we don't really know. But she talked Jesus into it. So Jesus had the servants fill the huge stone jars that had gone empty with water. And sometime in between doing that and filling a cup for the steward, the water became 150 gallons of the best wine imaginable.Which is absolutely ridiculous! Why would Jesus make an unfathomable amount of the best possible wine at a time when the guests were already shwammied! They had been partying for days by this point; they couldn't even appreciate such deliciousness. And did they really need that much? Couldn't Jesus have made just enough to last the rest of the reception? And then to top it all off, when the steward tasted the wine and thought the best had been saved for last, the groom got all the credit! Somehow from all of this, the disciples walk away having seen the glory of Jesus and believed in him.We all can empathize with the groom because, at some time or another, we've all been found lacking the very thing we need. As a parent, your jars of patience and attention run dry. In your marriage, your vats of love and forgiveness go empty. Or just as a person in a world with such pain, your cup of concern for your neighbor gets poured out. You will need something, someone besides yourself, to fill you back up because, like the groom and his party, when left to do it all by yourself, the relationship, or the marriage, or your faith, will come to an early end. It is only by the grace of God that comes to us in Jesus that our once-empty jars will be filled back up, and we are given not just what we need but an abundance of the fruit of the Spirit: patience, peace, love, joy, kindness, faithfulness.That's what I love about this story. It reminds us that sometimes in this life, the grace we receive isn't just enough to get us by. No, every once in a while, we experience the grace of God as an abundance of the best thing we've ever had, shared with the people we love most. And it's not just about getting by; it's about the overflow, the ridiculous generosity, and the joy of abundance—a glimpse of God's kingdom breaking into our lives.Where have you experienced God's abundance in your life? Where has God's overflowing grace surprised you, exceeded your expectations, or come just when you were sure you didn't have enough? And how might you share that abundance with someone else— your spouse, your kids, a friend, a stranger—who's jars have all but dried up? And how might we, as Cross of Grace, share our abundance of welcome and hospitality with a community, a world lacking in both?You'll be happy to know no one went hungry at our reception. And I'd like to think the abundance of love and joy more than made up for the food's quality. Months later I talked with one of my good friends about my wedding and told him how embarrassed I was about the food. He turned to me and said, “Are you kidding me? I loved it! French toast sticks are my favorite, and there were so many of them!”Thanks be to God for French toast, good wine, and an abundance of grace. Amen.

Sermon for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany (C) Sunday, 19 January A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

John 2:1-11 • The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

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The Good Wine was shared by Pastor Sean Wood with The Rock Christian Church on Sunday, 30th November 2024.

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Die große Abrechnung: Take me Out, Trump, Ampel und Paviane. Aus dem Bücherschrank der Demokratie gibt es heute auch noch: Astro, Terminator, Aktientipps und Lothar Matthäus.

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This is the weekly columnWine snobbery is a detestable trait. But you can be a “good” wine snob. Here's how.• Respect the preferences of others. Never be condescending or judgmental. Basically, don't be a jerk. Good advice for many situations.• Be a life-long wine learner. Wine knowledge is vast and ever-evolving. Anyone who claims to know everything about wine just proved they do not. That applies to you and your fellow wine drinkers.• Enjoy wine. Wine is a palate pleasure, not a vehicle to flaunt status or a way to show off. Geez, please.• Accept and appreciate the preferences of others. If you want to be a “good” wine snob, work on “tasting through someone else's mouth.” Who knows, you may have an epiphanic moment and discover a whole new lane of delectation—maybe you will find something you like that you did not expect to like.• If someone asks for wine advice, gently guide rather than dictate. Sublimate the tyranny of your proclivities. Instead, facilitate helping others find their own wine way.• Celebrate diversity. There are thousands of wines made thousands of ways. That is wine's wonder and glory. It is not your way or the highway. If it is your way or the highway, then don't let the door hit your butt on the way out to travel that lonely road.• Explore new horizons. When you celebrate diversity, you may stumble upon pleasures you never expected. That is the wonder of wine.• Patience is a virtue in almost all things, including wine. Allow others to learn about wine at their own pace, and allow yourself to do the same.This column strives to entertain and inform you about wine. Sixteen years ago, I wrote in my first column: “If a wine tastes good to you, then it's good no matter how a wine expert responds.” I have stayed true to that proposition, and suggest you do the same. Thank each of you for being part of the journey.Tasting notes• J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot, Paso Robles 2021: Soft, creamy, plush mouthfeel, gains subtlety with exposure to air. Not complex, just a delicious, easy drinker. $12-17 Link to my review• San Simeon Sauvignon Blanc Paso Robles 2023: Bright, refreshing, good acidity, vivid fruit—all  you want from a sauv blanc from long-time quality maker. $18-20 Link to my review• Invivo X SJP Sarah Jessica Parker Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 2022: Exciting, edgy NZ pinot. Real collaboration between quality maker and celebrity. Good texture and complexity. $19-27 Link to my reviewLast roundWhat do you call Dracula when he has hay fever? The Pollen Count. Wine time.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite:  Gus Clemens on Wine websiteFacebook:  facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter (X): @gusclemensLong form wine stories on Vocal: Gus Clemens on VocalLinks worth exploringDiary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.As We Eat Multi-platform storytelling explores how food connects, defines, inspires.Balanced Diet Original recipes, curated links about food systems, recipe reviews. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

Today's guest, Penelope Goodsall, is a passionate and purpose driven business leader with over fifteen years of global expertise in brand strategy and communications. As Australian Vintage's Sustainability Manager, Penelope is responsible for leading the global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy, setting the roadmap to deliver net zero absolute reduction across all scopes by 2040, delivering positive environmental and social impact, and ensuring purposeful growth and transparent reporting. Incorporating sustainable business practices across the organisation to mitigate risks and enhance stakeholder value, she is committed to using business as a force for good.  This dedication saw Australian Vintage become B Corp certified in February 2024, ensuring long term commitment to transparency, accountability, and purpose-driven business. Australian Vintage is the company behind wine labels like Tempus Two, Nepenthe, McGuigan Wines, Barossa Valley Wine Company, The Shy Pig, Not Guilty and many more. In our interview, Penelope shares Australian Vintage's groundbreaking shift towards sustainability, guided by a forward-thinking CEO and board in 2022. We explore the influences behind this strategic move and she walks us through the company's full-scale involvement in the wine production value chain, their innovative low and no alcohol products, and their B Corp certification. We also explore the significant commercial benefits of being purpose-driven, from increased employee engagement to attracting like-minded investors. Tune in to be inspired by Australian Vintage's dedication to making wine that is truly good and their leadership in the sustainability space.   Connect with Penelope and Australian Vintage Penelope on Linkedin Australian Vintage website  

1. Sour Wine-2. Good Wine-3. His Purpose

1. Sour Wine-2. Good Wine-3. His Purpose

Do you enjoy wine? Entrepreneur and CEO of Beeline Medical Chafic Kazoun is also an avid drinker of fine wines! ShaoLan teaches him the essential words in Chinese to know how to ask for and how to describe fine wine.

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Subject: John Speaker or Performer: Bro. Cody Roberts Scripture Passage(s): John 2:1-12 Date of Delivery: March 3, 2024

Off the main highway that runs through Napa Valley and specifically through Saint Helena, one can make a hard left turn after passing the cute gas station that doubles as a coffee shop (yes, new meaning to the question "leaded?". Make the next right and travel a block or two and you will find a hidden gem of a tasting room. Understated and doubling as an office, Chris Phelps and his son Josh hole up here to create their wine magic. Chris's path to this quaint tasting room/office has taken him all over the world to make wine, not the least of which at Chateau Petrus (perhaps the most expensive wine at release that Bordeaxux has to offer). If you add in various other wineries not to mention Inglenook, where he crafted wine for Francis Ford Coppola at the historical Inglenook winery, you have a pedigreed career. Ad Vivum is his brand and he sources grapes from the finest vineyards in the Napa Valley. What is astounding about his wines...he cares not for the trend of over-extracted, fruit-forward clichéd wines of the Napa Valley...he actually gets acid out of grapes grown in this special wine region of the world. Meet the non-conformist, Chris Phelps.   Sometimes an interviewer and an interviewee just sync up...have a listen.

Lisa and Quincy roll right into some new more polished podcast segments. What are "Rookie Q's"? What Makes a good Wine List? How do you pronounce "berbere"?  And why aren't more people eating Cauliflower?!?!?Lisa and Quincy  tackle the above questions and more on a brand new episode of 'Rookie Restaurateur'Drop a comment and/or send us a DM with a "Rookie Q" (a question you can ask Lisa or Quincy) for a chance to be spotlighted on a future episode! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Quincy on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/chef_qr/Follow Lisa Archer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohgoodgolly_/This episode is sponsored by RND Coffee. Specialty coffee beans roasted in Roanoke, VA by Quincy and his team. Use code "ROOKIE" to get 10% off your next order: www.roanokecoffee.comWatch Quincy make interesting (and ridiculous) coffee content on his YouTube Channel: "Cafe With Q"

This week we examined the first miracle in the Gospel of John: Jesus turning water into wine. As we read this famous story, we noticed that God provides abundantly in seasons of emptiness, particularly through prayer, obedience, and enjoying His gifts.

Caleb Drahosh Jesus, along with His disciples and His mother, attend a wedding in Cana. When the wine ran out at the wedding, Jesus used the opportunity to express that the Messiah had arrived by turning water into wine. The master of the feast exclaimed, “You have kept the good wine until now.” In this way, Jesus revealed His glory; He is the reason for celebration.

Nicole Samodol is the owner of Rowlee Wines near Orange. Rowlee Wines is a boutique winery with a huge variety of wines made using grapes from their vineyard and locally sourced additional grapes. In this episode, Nicole shares how “smoke taint” from bushfires in 2018 led to the diversification and restructuring of her family's vineyard. She explains how a strong business plan was vital for achieving their goals which included the addition of on-site wine production, a cellar, and an agritourism strategy. She also spoke about what makes a good wine and how to pick one for yourself. Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach caught up with Nicole at the Rowlee Wines cellars.    Nominate a Mate: If you would like to nominate a mate or yourself, send your suggestion to rohan.leach@lls.nsw.gov.au as well as the guest location and a bit of background info on their farming business.   Resources and links: Rowlee Wines website Nicole Samadol on LinkedIn   Connect: Central West LLS website Central West LLS on Facebook Central West LLS on Twitter Central West LLS on YouTube   The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation. This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

In this episode, our sexual fantasies are focused on the human connection and how we all come together. For example, lets say you invite someone over to your home, they bring a friend, they bring two friends, before you know it your entire HOME is filled with new friends! Break out the wine, cook up some pão de queijo, and let the good vibrations settle in. If you want to make it a sex thing, that's cool, but you don't have to. In OUR fantasies we do, and that's what you're about to listen to. 

Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend 2021-Costco $10.99- Do You Like Good Wine?This is one of the best Red Blends CWF has reviewed all year.Yes, we review value-priced wines, and this Red Sells for $10.99, but it is really good.Read https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and of course, listen to the best wine PODCAST for all the details!!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Sermon preached by John Folmar at the Evangelical Christian Church of Dubai on John 2:1-12.

You don't have to be an expert to pick the best bottles of wine.

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Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Elias Dorham, whose doctoral work focused on the theological and liturgical perspectives on Orthodox marriage. Fr Elias offers practical advice for couples who desire to grow together in Christ.

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Elias Dorham, whose doctoral work focused on the theological and liturgical perspectives on Orthodox marriage. Fr Elias offers practical advice for couples who desire to grow together in Christ.

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Elias Dorham, whose doctoral work focused on the theological and liturgical perspectives on Orthodox marriage. Fr Elias offers practical advice for couples who desire to grow together in Christ.

How can you use AI to get wine and food pairing advice? Will using AI make wine styles and flavours less diverse? Will AI replace wine writers? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Dina Blikshteyn, a lawyer who specializes in how artificial intelligence and machine learning is changing the wine world. Note: Our discussion is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice and is for informational purposes only. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Highlights Is there a risk that using AI tools will make wine taste more uniform? How can AI-enabled machines help to vineyards to go organic? What's involved in making AI models more accurate in wine analysis? How can AI be utilized to identify anomalies and potential fraud in the wine industry? Can AI make appropriate wine and food pairing recommendations? What are the copyright implications of AI-generated content? Is there a role for AI in the world of wine critics? How can trade secrets be used to protect AI models, specifically around wine recommendations? How will AI be used in tasting rooms of the future?   Key Takeaways I was interested to learn about the ways AI can give wine and food pairing tips, but I am immensely relieved that AI won't be replacing me any time soon. Used the right way, AI won't make wine styles and flavours less diverse. Rather it should expand them if the tool is used to make wine better. I was fascinated with her description of how AI is being used to grow grapes and all aspects of the process. It'll be interesting to see if drones become a common sight over the vineyards… maybe they'll invent one to chase away annoying tourists - just the pesky ones, of course.   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Dina Blikshteyn Dina Blikshteyn is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group in the New York law office of Haynes Boone. Dina focuses on artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, cyber security, web applications, algorithms, multimedia and video streaming, among other technologies. She is also a co-chair of the artificial intelligence practice at the firm. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Dina developed high-frequency trading systems that traded financial instruments on domestic and international exchanges.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/243.

Responding to a listener question, Joanna and Zach discuss wine in grocery stores: is it possible to find good bottles there, and if so, how? Plus, what are some of the reasons why grocery store selection differs so much from those at wine-specific retail shops. 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 reading: For the Booze Brands of Yesteryear, Signature Cocktails Were the Key to SuccessJoanna is reading: 'B to the E': Remembering Budweiser's Failed 'Energy Beer'Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairTwitter: @adamteeter @joannasciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We would convince our girlfriends to come down on the weekend, drink some wine with us and learn how to wallpaper all the rooms. Our families and our friends really stepped up and it felt like everyone was really pitching in to help us transform this property. Looking back now, this was such a time of our lives.” To close out our second season as we celebrate the beautiful turning of Spring into Summer, we're in bright company with April Brown & Sarah Sklash, two best friends who share a love for discovering new travel destinations, good wine and creative design, all of which they passionately bring to life as co-founders and owners of The June Motel in Ontario, Canada.  Seven years ago they quit their jobs in Toronto and jumped head first into the world of motels, rolling up their sleeves to renovate a dingy roadside motel and reimagine it as the boutique motel brand it is today. A beautiful space where people can come together with their people and enjoy the good life's simple pleasures for a few days. In this episode, April and Sarah share their story behind their now two motels in Prince Edward County and Sauble Beach, and what to expect soon from a third. While it's not all pretty in pink, it certainly calls for a toast to their perfect blend of naiveté and tenacity, as these ladies know there is always a reason to celebrate with a little bubbly. Top Takeaways [1:40] How 20 years of friendship can evolve from being sorority sisters to city living corporate career women, and how a few girls' trips abroad can inspire this new business brainstorm.  [5:00] What started as a search for a location to host a women's wine retreat quickly turned into the purchase of a dingy roadside hunting and fishing motel with a small budget yet big dreams for what it could become.  [12:50] If “June” were a person…April and Sarah have imagined her to be a young woman from the 60's…fun, trendy, retro, bold, eclectic and confident. [17:20] Shortly after opening one motel, they got the itch to do it again, this time with a whole new set of challenges to tackle along the way and the added pressure of a camera crew filming every move for their Netflix Series, “Motel Makeover.”  [24:45] What makes the Prince Edward County location perfectly positioned for culinary and wine country excursions and how the Sauble Beach location evokes a nostalgic beach town vacation.  [27:10] From buttery lobster rolls to morning yoga in the garden, from a glass of wine around a bonfire to sunset live music on the poolside patio, there's much to “eat, sip and play” at The June.   [33:00] A hint at what is to come as Sarah and April seek out a third location to build upon their vacation experiences for their guests. Notable Mentions Sandbanks Provincial Park Sauble Beach Recommendations The Wellness Refinery Casero Taco Bus  Prince Edward County Recommendations  Bocado Restaurant Visit For Yourself The June Motel Website @thejunemotel Stay In Good Company Website 

Do you enjoy wine? Entrepreneur and CEO of Beeline Medical Chafic Kazoun is also an avid drinker of fine wines! ShaoLan teaches him the essential words in Chinese to know how to ask for and how to describe fine wine.

If you had a radio in the 1980s, 90s or 00s, you'll recognise this man's voice in a heartbeat: it's Simply Red frontman, Mick Hucknall!He joins Kate for a chat about the band's new album Time and how he's always maintained a healthy balance between work and family. They also talk about the joys of parenthood and how Mick's father raising him singlehandedly instilled both a determiend resilience and his love for music!***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: He has tasted 100,000 wines in his career as the 2nd generation owner of the Original Wine of the month Club. Now host to the podcast Wine Talks with Paul K interviewing the movers and shakers in wine and chefdom...Paul Kalemkiarian

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