Podcast appearances and mentions of Kermit Lynch

Welcome to another enriching episode of "Beats Vines & Life." I'm your host, MJ Towler. Today, we dive deep into the crossroads of winemaking, sustainability, and personal journey with John Olney, the Chief Operating Officer and head winemaker at Ridge Vineyards.In this episode, we explore John Olney's remarkable path in the wine industry. Along the way, we'll uncover the influence of legendary figures like Paul Draper and Kermit Lynch on his career, delve into Ridge's rich history and sustainable practices, and discuss the evolution of California wines from Zinfandel to Cabernet Sauvignon.John also shares his deep appreciation for Sonoma's diverse wine culture, the complexities of managing high-quality wine production, and a few light-hearted anecdotes that reflect the nuances of his journey.Grab a glass of your favorite wine and join us as we unravel the stories and philosophies that shape today's vibrant wine landscape. Cheers!---A Massive THANK YOU to JOHN OLNEY and RIDGE VINEYARDS!!! For more information about Ridge Vineyards click the link!!Follow Ridge Vineyards on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, GrenacheFest. The Second Annual Grenache Festival in Walla Walla, Washington, will be held on November 8th, 2024. It will feature a seated comparative seminar, followed by live music, food, plenty of Grenache wines, and tons of fun.For more information, go to GrenacheFestFollow GrenacheFest on IG GrenacheFest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of "Beats Vines & Life," where we dive deep into the rhythms of winemaking, the melodies of life, and everything in between. I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today, we have a remarkable guest who encapsulates the spirit of Napa Valley's wine legacy.Today, we sit down with Bruce Neyers, a pioneer who has combined the best Old World wine traditions with California's dynamic winemaking landscape. Bruce's journey takes us from his roots in Wilmington, Delaware, to the expansive vineyards of Napa Valley. We'll explore Bruce's challenges and triumphs—from custom crush operations at Rombauer Vineyards to establishing his own thriving winery with ingenuity and perseverance. We'll uncover his insightful philosophy on winemaking, honoring the Old World while embracing New World innovation, and delve into his hands-on approach, including the charming tradition of foot-crushing grapes like Carignan.We'll also touch on Bruce's expansive career, from a pivotal harvest in Germany's Nahe region to his influential role with Kermit Lynch's renowned wine portfolio. Join us as Bruce shares stories of family, friendships, and the serendipitous moments that shaped Neyers Vineyards' legacy—culminating in his daughter Lizzie's recent involvement and a promising partnership with the Trinchero family as Bruce plans a well-deserved retirement.So pour yourself a glass of your favorite wine, settle in, and let's embark on this flavorful journey with Bruce Neyers. Trust me, you won't want to miss this one!---A Massive THANK YOU to BRUCE & BARBARA NEYERS!!! Fore more information about Neyers Vineyards, click the link!!Follow Neyers Vineyards on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, GrenacheFest. The Second Annual Grenache Festival in Walla Walla, Washington, will be held on November 8th, 2024. It will feature a seated comparative seminar, followed by live music, food, plenty of Grenache wines, and tons of fun.For more information, go to GrenacheFestFollow GrenacheFest on IG GrenacheFest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to uncork the magic of harvest season with today's special guest, wine legend Karen MacNeil as we celebrate the inaugural Come Over October movement, a joyful invitation to share wine, stories and connection with friends and family. As the award-winning author of The Wine Bible (now in its 3rd edition!), Karen brings her unparalleled expertise and infectious enthusiasm to our conversation. We'll dive into the spirit of Come Over October, explore the possibility of going with lighter wine bottles and taste through two amazing wines. Pour a glass, gather 'round and join the movement! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SipTrackEarnWines this episode:2023 Big Table Farm “Laughing Pig” Rosé (at the winery $36)

Having gotten bitten by the wine bug young and with deep wine retail experience, Devon Magee, founder of Offshore Wines, decided to start a small wine importer. Inspired by Kermit Lynch, Offshore focuses on small, artisanal brands making high quality, yet affordable wines. Devon shares how he bootstrapped the company and is finding his way as an importer. Detailed Show Notes: Background - mostly wine retail, did harvests in France (Vieux Telegraph, Chandon de Brialles in Burgundy - 2012-2014)Inspired by Kermit Lynch, he was interested in writingOffshore Wines PortfolioChristian Knott of Chandon de Brialles started a new project, Domaine Dandelion, and asked him to import them2017 - 1st shipment - 4 cases of Domaine Dandelion, 20 cases of Champagne Charles Dufour15-20 producers nowGoal: find high-quality wines made in an artisanal way from lesser appellations that are “affordable”“Affordable” = $30-100 in US retailStarting an import businessHe did it on his own, with no lawyers~2 months to get a license, ~$1-2k in feesNeed a licensed warehouse to receive wines (uses CA Wine Transport)Self-financed 1st shipmentCash flow is challenging2-3 months for wines to land in warehouse (from France)Restaurants/retailers get 30 days termsPayment to wineries varies - most ~60-day terms from shipment, while others want payment upon shipment or 50/50 terms (upfront and on delivery)Lifestyle is fun, traveling and visiting rural areasChoosing winery partners - a lot is timing, being at the right place, getting to know communities, and very relationship-based; most wineries are referrals from existing relationshipsOffshore differentiation - speaks the winemaker's language (French, Spanish), worked production, and is building deep personal relationshipsWineries are exclusive to CA, and only market Offshore works, though they sell to a small distributor in COFocus on small producers precludes needing to be in all 50 statesOptimal portfolio size ~25 wineries to be able to respond and represent wineries wellGets wine out for people to taste them, prefers personal connections over social mediaShares other aspects of what people are doing (e.g., got and gave away bags of coffee from a producer experimenting w/ carbonic coffee bean ferments, giving away sweatshirts from Domaine Hausherr with an artistic word game on the back)Devon is the only salesperson now, and he would ideally like 1-2 salespeopleOther salespeople have opened doors for him to help himBuilding small brandsMany people struggle with name pronunciation He tries to share wines, stories, and pictures of brandsHe doesn't agree with the need for scores and tasting notes; he uses email to share stories, wants to publish a newsletter eventuallyThe new style of wine writing can help small brands - e.g., Alice Feiring, Ray Isle's new bookAdvice for others - be able to sell the wines Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of the importer series, Yi Xin Ong, Managing Partner of KOT Selections in Singapore, provides an international perspective. From Singapore's 2-3,000 active importers for the small island to the impact of international media, Yi Xin describes how KOT navigates the importing, distributing, and retailing of its portfolio of winegrowers.  Detailed Show Notes: Background Founded KOT in 2011 - they couldn't get the wines they were buying in Singapore, three partnersWork w/ 57 winegrowers, mainly in Europe, 6 in the USSingapore wine market (~6M population, ~20% Muslim - don't drink)No 3-tier system, no gov't monopolyIt is a pretty open market, like the UKMany players are vertically integrated - import, distribute, retail - with lots of captive distributors and retailersVery low barriers to entry - founded KOT in 2 months for S$200 to get licensing and paperworkHorizontally spread - ~2-3,000 active importers (in 2011, ~700 importers, mainly focused on Australia/NZ with either big brands or high-scoring wines)Two casinos / integrated resorts provided the spark for other wines (e.g., Marina Bay Sands opened in 2011)Generally, 1-1.5 generations behind the UK and US wine marketsTook inspiration from other importers - Kermit Lynch (CA), Louis / Dressner (NY), Yapp Brothers (UK Rhone Specialists) - importing wines others were notYapp - focused on winegrowersDressner - spent a lot of wine visiting growers, good storytellingKermit Lynch - newsletters (1970s) were key to storytelling for the wine growersStorytelling is critical to standing out in a crowded marketSourcing strategy - most wineries they bought from personally (90%) were not represented in SingaporeInformal rule - 5 visits to winegrowers between the three partners before they importBroad portfolios - easier to serve clients and fulfill their needsFocused portfolios - clearer story and differentiationOptimal portfolio size - ~50-70 to give each winegrower ~1 week/year of focusKOT differentiationMarket knowledgeLinks to trade, client baseTrust of the people (have only signed one contract, mainly handshake deals, exclusive relationships) -> been burnt occasionally with generational changeBuild brands in Singapore - a very organic approachGet the right people to taste them - professionals, and influencers / Key Opinion Leaders (“KOL”)Host tastings every year, even for highly allocated wines (e.g., Pierre Gonon)KOLs can drive demandInt'l media have a strong influence - English is the primary languageMore important than local mediaOnly the top few have an impact - The Wine Advocate (Robert Parker), Jancis Robinson (less emphasis on scores, more on editorial content)Robert Parker had a big impact on the local market; a Singaporean bought the company100-point scores can drive sales spikesConsumer data/reviews can start trends, increasingly importantVivino, Wine-Searcher, CellarTracker, Instagram75% wholesale, 25% direct-to-consumer sales (mainly e-commerce)Private clients saw KOT through the pandemicTrade is vital for tourist demandSingaporean wine trendsNew regions increasing, Japanese and Chinese winesValue increasing - ~$20-30 retail, ~$5-10 FOBThe low/no alcohol trend is not a thing yetRose has never been a trend Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Muffin and Biscuit finally sip and talk french wine, this time a delightful Cotes Du Rhone which is truly a perfect wine for any occasion and any food. Per usual, some rediculous things are said but hey that's the point and hopefully you enjoy this special sauce.

You'll hear no iceberg lettuce shaming in this episode.The great little food shops we talk about in this episode* Talbott and Arding, where Ruth does a lot of shopping. 202 Allen Street, Hudson New York* We Got Nuts, Nancy's online source for Antep Turkish pistachios. She buys them by the five-pound bag.* Breadfolks, the Hudson bakery Nancy asks Ruth about, was opened by celebrity portrait photographer Norman Jean Roy and his artist wife Joanna Jean Roy. Ruth says they did “the greatest” laminated pastries. When they closed the bakery in 2022, there was talk of the couple creating a wholesale operation and bread book, although at the moment both seem to be busy pursuing their photography and art. Meanwhile, Mel The Bakery has taken over the space that Bread Folks once occupied. Their bread is great. 324 Warren Street, Hudson New York* Garni Meat Market1715 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena* Zhengyalov Hatz318 East Broadway, Glendale* Chino Ranch 6123 Calzada Del Bosque, Rancho Santa Fe, CA,* Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant1605 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, California* Monterey Market. Ruth says they have “the best” produce.1550 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, California* Berkeley Bowl920 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley* Acme Bread 1601 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley* Bub and Grandma's * Kenter Canyon Bread is called Roan Mills * Trufflebert FarmEugene OregonThe story that angered Kermit LynchThis is an image of the first page of a Metropolitan Home story Ruth wrote about famed Berkeley wine merchant Kermit Lynch. In this podcast episode, we talk about the quote that was changed during the editing process and why that change about the difference between shopping in Provence and Berkeley upset Kermit. The complete piece is here — along with some terrific recipes.A Marion Cunningham dinner without iceberg lettuceThis is the menu from Marion's Birthday 70th birthday party thrown by Alice, Ruth and Michael Bauer where iceberg lettuce was not served.But at Marion's Eightieth birthday Alice finally gave in and allowed iceberg lettuce (with Green Goddess dressing): This is the story Ruth wrote about it. Victor Hertzler's original recipe for Celery Victor at the St. Francis HotelTake six stalks of celery well washed. Make a stock of one soup hen or chicken bones, and five pounds of veal bones in the usual manner, with carrots, onions, parsley, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Place the celery in a vessel and strain the broth over it. Boil until soft and let cool off in its own broth.When cold press the broth out of the celery with the hand, gently, and place on a plate. Season with salt, fresh ground black pepper, chervil, and one-quarter white wine vinegar with tarragon to three-quarters of best olive oil.Salad for dinner book  https://www.amazon.com/Salad-Dinner-Complete-Meals-Seasons/dp/0847838250After all the talk about the title of Ruth's forthcoming book…. it is called neither Fishing for the Moon (which Ruth still loves), nor Apricots and Vanilla. It is…. drumroll please……. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit threeingredients.substack.com/subscribe

Focused on the 20% of the wine market doing things differently, Byron Hoffman and Tyson Caly, co-CEOs of Offset, are focused on enabling “Brand Differentiated Commerce.” At the intersection of design and technology for wine, Offset has significant experience operating allocated offerings of wine. These unique event-based sales methods, which limit how much customers can buy, create new challenges and best practices, unlike other sales channels.  Detailed Show Notes: Byron & Tyson met while collaborating on Last Bottle, combining e-commerce and designOffset - the intersection of design and technology for wineFocused on the 20% of the industry doing things differentlyMost clients in Napa & Sonoma, major ones include Kosta Browne, Aubert, Larkmead, Raen, Bedrock, DuMOLDTC business models - open cart / online store, clubs, subscriptions, allocationsAllocated offerings (“allocations”) definition - the event-based, controlled release of wineGeared around exclusivityOffering types - first come, first serve; guaranteed; order requestAllocation types - individual, group-based, wish onlyUse wish requests to prevent undersellingDifferences in doing allocations vs. other modelsA significant effort to decide who gets what, limiting what people can buyTiming of sales important - need to consider things like shipping windowsCheckout experience language is importantBest practices“Brand Differentiated Commerce” - how the brand is integrated w/ commerce can be different for every winerySimplify and align customer experience w/ the brandFull allocation button - can simplify the purchaseThe design flow of customer experience (e.g., initial email, graphics at the beginning of offering) is importantInvest in website design - many wineries think a lot about packaging and forget about their website or don't want to appear to be selling wine, but still need a clear call to actionToo much automation is not always betterExamples of the intersection of design and commerceKosta Browne re-designed how to explain wish requests on their website, reducing phone calls and emails coming inText messaging & magic links (auto-login) enable 20 seconds to purchase, ~98% of texts get read w/in 3 minutes, partners w/ Slick TextCosts of allocated modelsSimilar to e-commerce costs, Offset pricing is a transaction based w/ no monthly feeCan have cost efficiencies if wines sell out (e.g., team labor used for other things when not selling, shipping process condensed)Hybrid approachesE.g., Larkmead has a tasting room, club, & allocationsE.g., Kermit Lynch has clubs, open cart, and behind-the-scenes allocationsBenefit - providing choices for people w/ different sales models, e.g., clubs for people who want convenience, allocations for VIPs to enable access to special winesCons - a lot more setupPeople want to customize wine club shipments, which is similar technology to allocations and has now been enabledAllocated offering research w/ professors from Kellogg & Peter - creating the data to get more insight and reduce guesswork for the industry Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features Mike Annis, who began his wine journey by bussing tables at Del Frisco's Atlanta in early 2014. By 2017, he was their full time Sommelier handling a list of over 350 labels. We talk about how we first crossed paths in the wine industry while he was working as a harvest intern out in Napa Valley, and he talks about how he seized the opportunity to temporarily move across the country to work a full 3 month harvest at Emeritus Vineyards in Russian River Valley as part his transition from floor service to distribution. Now, he is a Certified Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Wine who works as a distributor rep for Northeast Sales showcasing the esteemed Kermit Lynch, Ethica, and Skurnik portfolios. He is also a founding member of the All In Wine ATL blind tasting group - and he is known for having some of the most descriptive, memorable tasting notes. His mission is to give anyone the opportunity to pursue learning about wine, regardless of position or experience, just as he was encouraged to by his early mentors. Mike is also a music nerd, cat dad, and gardener. You can follow his journey as he pursues the title of Advanced Somm by following his Instagram @Sommwhere_I_Belong. Recorded June 25, 2022 This episode is sponsored by Diane Carpenter and Ross Knoll Vineyard: https://www.dianecarpenter.org/wines --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/acorkintheroad/support

Ein Weinhändler aus Amerika bereist in den 1980er Jahren Frankreich und will dort Wein und Winzer entdecken. Dabei erlebt er unglaubliche Geschichten - und wird sogar selbst Besitzer eines Weingutes. Naghi und Nelli wandeln auf seinen Spuren.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach dive into VinePair's inaugural Next Wave Awards: how they were created, why it was so important to highlight the various winners, and why many of their stories are so remarkable. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Zach is drinking: a Bloody Mary on Alaska AirlinesJoanna is drinking: Very old bottles from Heitz CellarAdam is drinking: All the Kermit Lynch wine he can find in Little Rock, Arkansas See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I talk to my good friend about the restaurant industry, first getting into wine, and Kermit Lynch.  

What is it like to grow up half the year in Berkley, CA, and half the year in the south of France, with Domaine Tempier's Lucien and Lulu Peyraud as neighbors and surrogate grandparents? Or to have the 'grandfather' of the boutique wine importing business, Kermit Lynch, as your father, and then decide to go into the family business? Anthony chats with us today about those subjects, as well as how he manages his time on the road in search of traditionally-produced wines from the great terroirs of France and Italy. When he is not overseas tasting, selecting, and blending cuvées for the KLWM portfolio, he can be found promoting his wines throughout the U.S. or writing about them from the company's Berkeley headquarters. Sponsored Promotions: 10% off tickets to Steamboat Food & Wine Festival with the code FINELINE10 Interested in sponsoring us? Visit our Patreon page to see the levels of sponsorship or donate here. Show Notes: Adventures on The Wine Route by Kermit Lynch Jean Marc Roulot Francois Mikulski De Montille David Butterfield --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finelinepodcast/support

What is it liked to be hand-picked by Kermit Lynch himself from a small wine retail store in St. Louis and sent to live in Beaune, France to run his French office? Then to marry into one of the world's most iconic winemaking families and live in Tain L'Hermitage? Today we speak with Erin Cannon Chave about that journey. We also discuss the cultural differences between living in France and the US, the importance of moving our bodies, and the experience of being a woman in the wine business for over 20 years. We chat about homeopathic care for her family and for the vines, as well how she tackles grief amidst an inordinate amount of personal loss in her life. Erin is also Liz's BFF from when they lived together in Beaune in the 90s, and we get to hear some of their happy and hilarious memories. Sponsored Promotions: 15 % off at checkout on Superjames Bars using the code FINELINE15 Interested in sponsoring us? Visit our Patreon page to see the levels of sponsorship or donate here. Show Notes: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant Domaine Jean-Louis Chave The Wine Merchant St. Louis Iridology Erin Chave Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finelinepodcast/support

Today's guest is John Clerides. He is the owner of the incredibly successful Marquis Wine store, the premier wine shop in BC, as well as a number of other ventures and businesses. You'll hear from John how he modeled his store after Kermit Lynch's Adventures on the Wine Route, why John thinks biodynamic practices lead to better wines, why generational wine making matters, what BC and Canadian wine need to start doing, and a helluva lot more.

MJ’s guest this week is Lyle Railsback. Lyle is co-founder, with his brother Eric, of Railsback Frères Winery in Santa Ynez, California. Named by Wine Enthusiast as a “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemaker”. Lyle did National Sales for legendary Wine Merchant, Kermit Lynch for twelve years. MJ goes deep with Lyle as they discuss the wine, life lessons and of course great bottles that came from working for such an icon. There is much to geek out on in this episode including a discussion about “the grapes of the future” Counoise. A true Renaissance man, Lyle shares his passion for craftsmanship of all kinds, but especially bespoke clothing which has led to a new business venture, creating 1970’s Hollywood inspired cowboy shirts. The freshness is real in this episode. A huge thank you to Lyle Railsback!Follow him on IG @lylerailsbackFollow Railsback Frères on IG @railsbackfreresDiscover and purchase Railsback Frères wines at: https://www.railsbackfreres.com/This episode’s in studio wine:Les MathenyVin Jaune 2012The Cheese: 24 month old Comte ___________________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Thank you to our sponsor Wine Spies! Get a discount for being a listener of the show by going to: www.winespies.com/blackwineguy Love this podcast? Love the cool content? Get a producer like mine by reaching out to the badass team at Necessary Media. www.necessarymediaproductions.com@necessary_media_From our supporter: The Conaway Fund (a component fund of The Prosperity Foundation) supports cultural and heritage events, scholarships, mentoring programs and more. Go to https://www.theconawayfund.org/ and see how you can donate and make a difference in underserved communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Serge Doré, importer of French wine (and American via Quebec…he’s a man of many identities and a worldliness we can only aspire to!) and popular podcast regular, joins us to talk about the Loire Valley. Serge has been visiting the Loire since 1985 and has seen its evolution over the decades. He joins to give us the world of Loire from his perspective, humanize it with stories of producers he imports and some he has just met, and tell us what we can expect from this sometime confusing but wonderfully beautiful and diverse French wine region (for those of you interested in tariffs and how they are affecting business, the last 5 minutes of the pod is also devoted to that topic!). Here are the notes: Serge takes us through the main Loire regions. We being in Muscadet/the Pay Nantais. We discuss how far the wine has come in the last 20 years, and what good quality it is now. Serge says it reminds him of a ripe honeydew melon, so the grape name is fitting (the grape is called Melon de Bourgogne). He mentions Domaine Bouchaud whose wines he imports. I mention Domaine Louvetrie as an example of a very rocky, flinty Muscadet. We talk about Anjou and the lovely Chenin Blanc here. We focus first on Savennières, and then discuss the sweet wines of Quarts de Chaume, Coteaux de Layon, and others in the area. Serge talks about his early experiences with these stunning, yet rare wines.   We take a side trip to Sancerre. Serge confirms my hypothesis that Sancerre can sell all day long, but that Pouilly-Fumé has no takers! I mention the great Didier Dageneau and his Silex wine.   We discuss the marketing issue for Loire – namely that they don’t know how to do it! I fell that Anjou blanc and rouge, as well as Saumur blanc and rouge are generally generic and don’t taste great. Serge explains that most growers sell to negociants and co-ops who make seas of blah wines that aren’t from specific areas. The result: Rouge and Blanc from these parts are hard to pin down from a style perspective.   Serge loves Saumur- Champigny – a Cabernet Franc that is light, fruity, lower in alcohol but has great earthy notes. Thierry Germain is the master and is imported by Kermit Lynch. I say I have found it to be hit or miss. Serge reminds me: it’s all about producer.   Serge talks about why Touraine is the upcoming region of France and has been for a few years. He cites climate change as making a big difference for the ripeness levels and flavors for Touraine. 2015 was the big shift in the wines. We mention my new favorite Chinon and St. Nicholas de Bourgueil: Pascal et Alain Lourieux (available on Wine Access). Serge tells us stories about how absolutely focused these brothers are on the vineyard to get the results they do. The story is funny and amazing. Ahhh, Vouvray! It’s a frustrating topic. Serge tells us about how hard it is to sell because of its many styles and we return to one of the themes of the Loire: superb wines, no marketing savvy. The wine of Serge’s that I love is Domaine Bourillon Dorléans “La Coulee d’Argent”. It had some age (which I think Vouvray really needs) and was very flinty, with lemon curd and vanilla notes – tasty! Serge tells us stories of Fred Bourillon, his family and his wine. We briefly discuss the top dog of Vouvray, Domain Huet who makes outstanding, consistent Vouvray. Source: jamesonf- https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesonfink/5147142662/ Vouvray AOC moelleux Domaine Huet 1985 Serge tells us about the terroir of Sancerre and the three soil types that make it stunning: Les Caillottes Flint/Silex Terre Blanche – Clay   We discuss the importance of climate and how the two different climates, which switch off at Amboise from maritime influenced to continental, divide the Loire. Slope, breezes, river effects – all the dorkiness is in this section of the conversation.   Serge and I muse about how natural wine may be a bit overhyped by the media where the Loire is concerned. Low intervention/traditional winemaking is the order of the day with the reds and Chenin however, Serge doesn’t hear producers talk about it.   Finally, we discuss the issues around tariffs and why they are so destructive for the wine industry in the US. I love Serge,having him on is such a pleasure. Check out his site to see his selection of wines.  ___________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors: Wine Access  Visit: www.wineaccess.com/normal and for a limited time get $20 off your first order of $50 or more!  Wine Access is a web site that has exclusive wines that overdeliver for the price (of which they have a range). They offer top quality wines by selecting diverse, interesting, quality bottles you may not have access to at local shops. Wine Access provides extensive tasting notes, stories about the wine and a really cool bottle hanger with pairings, flavor profile, and serving temps. Wines are warehoused in perfect conditions and shipped in temperature safe packs. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Check it out today! www.wineaccess.com/normal    Thanks to YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help! Check it out today: https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople

It is always curious how some of our guests end up in the culinary world when their academia was meant to take them elsewhere. This is how our conversation with Chef Jonathan Beard started and continued about his journey from being a successful restaurateur/chef in Sonoma County, to eventually trading it in for a more realistic schedule that would allow him to be around for his family with young kids. His first position took him to the Sonoma Juvenile Detention program teaching cooking and life skills to the girls living there and then to landing his 'dream' job as the Culinary Director/Instructor at the Sonoma Valley High School. Prior to opening his first restaurant, he worked for some reputable Bay area spots including Acme Bakery, Bay Wolf and Kermit Lynch. We reminisced about our own home economic classes in our earlier middle school years and compared to what it would be like today. With Covid, the high school has also made their pivot to online learning which couldn't be less practical than with trying to teach cooking. Jonathan continues to adapt with his students and is waiting until they can all be in his newly designed kitchens at the high school. [EP113].fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 { overflow:visible; }.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}

Today we will be broaching a subject that might make you uncomfortable--the relationship between alcohol and cancer. The reason for this discussion is personal; I was diagnosed with breast cancer this October. The causes of breast cancer are debated, but it is pretty clear that alcohol does not help. So how do I continue a life now devoted to wine? What is a suitable balance between my passion and its risks? The opinions of doctors vary considerably on the subject.  Today, I welcome Amy Christine, Master of Wine, owner of Holus Bolus winery, and sales representative in Los Angeles for Kermit Lynch. Amy wrote an insightful and personal article about her journey with breast cancer, which is included in the episode’s notes.  We are joined by Pat Farrell, Master of Wine and Doctor of Medicine. Our conversation will highlight some research on the causes of certain cancers, including alcohol.  Please be aware that what we discuss is for informational purposes only. Everyone is different, everyone’s family history is different, it is important that you consult your own doctor for medical advice.  Amy's article: https://www.imspeakingwine.com/writings/wineandcancerInstagram: @holusboluswine @acloveswineWebsite: https://www.thejoyfantastic.com/https://www.mastersofwine.org/patrick-farrell-mw

Une fois n'est pas coutume chez RadioVino, nous sommes allés à Gigondas interviewer un domaine qui ne se définit pas comme "nature". La famille Brunier, du Domaine Les Pallières, qui possède aussi le Domaine du Vieux-Télégraphe (Châteauneuf-du-Pape), produit de grands vins de gastronomie, au nez impressionnant de pruneaux, de cerises et de dattes, avec un incontestable potentiel de garde. 
Appréciés dans les grands établissements du monde, les Brunier ont noué dès les années 1970 une relation solide avec Kermit Lynch, le marchand de vin américain qui a bouleversé l'importation de vin aux États-Unis en utilisant notamment des containers réfrigérés. Pour situer le personnage, Kermit Lynch est aussi à l'origine de la carte des vins de "Chez Panisse" à Berkeley, le fameux restaurant provençal d'Alice Waters, icône du mouvement Slow Food et cheffe visionnaire qui a fait prendre un cap radicalement nouveau et audacieux à la cuisine californienne, en y introduisant des ingrédients de saison produits locaux et de saison. 
L'amour de Lynch pour la France est tel qu'il finit par acheter une partie du domaine Les Pallières, dont le nom figure aujourd'hui sur l'étiquette. Nous avons donc discuté avec Daniel Brunier et son fils Édouard des liens qui unissent la Californie et le Rhône méridional, avant d'entrer dans le dur : quid du soufre, des traitements systémiques, des vins troubles, de la filtration ? Rien de mieux qu'une discussion à coeur ouvert pour y voir… clair.

Selon l’expression consacrée, « derrière chaque grand homme se cache une femme. » Mais qui se cache derrière une grande femme ? Sur la question des femmes, Kermit Lynch écrit, dans "Mes aventures sur les routes du vin" : « La personnalité d’une propriété viticole doit beaucoup à celle de la maîtresse de maison. Les épouses des viticulteurs jouent un rôle central, quoique rarement de premier plan. » Être au centre tout en étant absente, voilà une intéressante injonction contradictoire. Mais qu’en est-il aujourd’hui ? Les choses ont-elles vraiment changé ? Nous sommes allés demander au Domaine Richaud, à Cairanne, dans le Vaucluse, ce qu’ils en pensaient. +++++++ Ecriture et réalisation : Marie-Ève Lacasse Mixage, musique originale : Laurent Le Coustumer

Anthony Anselmi, MS is the Director of Wholesale for LOLA Wines, Lumen Wine and Villa Creek Wines. He has a vast amount of experience in the wine business, spending 5 years working under Bruce Neyers at Kermit Lynch and then 8 years as National Sales Manager for The Rare Wine Company. In 2011 he earned the nearly impossible title of Master Sommelier. https://www.villacreek.com/ https://www.lumenwines.com/ http://www.lolawines.com/ We Talk About: His background and how he get into wine High acidity, alcohol levels, and how to think about body and balance Working under Bruce Neyers at Kermit Lynch and also working at The Rare Wine Company. How Anthony earned the nearly impossible title of Master Sommelier His thoughts on making Chablis or Burgundy in California The Los Angeles food scene in the late 90s and early 2000s A special spot on Abbot Kinney, you may never have heard about The analogy about the band Rush you won't want to miss! How a Somm thinks about serving the customer The types of wines he likes and what he's been drinking lately

Grab a glass of (natural) wine and join us for a virtual happy hour! We have special guest Allie Kruse, owner of Nonfiction Natural Wines in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She drops some major knowledge about all things natural, organic, low-intervention wine. Topics Covered: What does “natural” wine even mean and what additives are typically found in conventional wines Debunking the myth of sulfites causing headaches Common misconceptions about natural wines Do different regions of the world tend to produce more natural wines? What to look for on wine labels and why just opting for “organic” shouldn't necessarily be the first priority! A look at different terminology used: Organic, made with organic grapes, natural, low-intervention, dry-farmed, biodynamic, etc. Resources Mentioned: Thrive Market Kelsey's Holistic Home eBook (coupon code positivelygreen) Importers to look for: Jenny & Francois, Zev Rovine, José Pastor Selections, Fifi's Wines, Louis/Dressner, Kermit Lynch, Selection Massale, Percy Selections, Scuola di Vino, Amy Atwood Selections, SelectioNaturel You can visit Nonfiction Natural Wines at 800 E. Potter Avenue in Bay View, Milwaukee. Or go to www.nonfictionwine.com to learn more or order ahead for pickup. Follow Allie on Instagram @nonfictionwine. Cheers!

In Episode 89 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Bruce Neyers, Owner and Vintner for Neyers Vineyards out of the Pritchard Hill of Napa Valley, CA. This is the 2nd half to my 2 part podcast with Bruce which was first aired on February 11th. If you haven't heard Episode 87, go back and check that out now so you'll be caught up and ready for today's episode. This interview was amazing and it helps when the person you're interviewing is one of the most respected and iconic figures the wine industry has had the privilege of knowing, over nearly 50 years now! In this episode Bruce shares the story of Neyers Vineyards and what it meant to create this brand back in the early 1990's and also those who inspired him to create this brand along the way. Bruce also shares his experiences with Kermit Lynch for 27 years and his wine journal which you can find linked below. Bruce is huge on storytelling and paints such an incredible picture of the life of wine through stories which I know you're going to love! These are just a couple of the things you're going to get to hear in today's episode as Bruce delivers in so many ways and provides an insurmountable amount of value in the process. So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode! Cheers   To follow Neyers Vineyards of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to: https://www.instagram.com/neyersvineyards/ https://www.facebook.com/NeyersVineyards/ https://twitter.com/BruceNeyers https://twitter.com/NeyersVineyards   To learn more about Bruce's wines, and to sign up to be on Neyers mailing list, head over to: https://store.neyersvineyards.com/Wines   To learn more about Bruce's extensive wine journal and all the amazing ways Bruce loves to tell stories, head over to: https://www.neyersvineyards.com/blog/   To learn more about Kermit Lynch and the variety of different wines that you may or may not be familiar with, head over to: https://www.kermitlynch.com/   To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to:  www.instagram.com/themrwineguy  www.facebook.com/themrwineguy   To connect on Linkedin, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gallagher-70637b70/   Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1  

In Episode 88 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with my wife Jennifer Gallagher as we shared our thoughts on the Neyers Vineyards, 2017 Left Bank Red Blend out of the Pritchard Hill area of Napa Valley CA by Owner and Vintner, Bruce Neyers. This segment was previously known as my "After Party Pick Of The Week" but after a conversation between Jennifer and I we decided to change the name to "Wine Night Stand, Where Anything Goes." I used to promote Wine Night Stand's when I originally came up with the concept for my Pick of the Week but the meaning behind the name is to love and appreciate wines in the company of family and friends with no strings attached, and no reservations.  This is exactly what you can come to expect in these epsiodes as I'm sure you're already aware if you've tuned in!  These epsiodes are completely off the cuff and full of so much energy and personality and it should come as no surprise that we've already had a little wine at this point. If you ever have a quesion about wine, or one that pertains to this feature, simply jump on LIVE every Monday evening at 7 o'clock, PST @themrwineguy and we'll go over your question during the podcast.  You can also submit questions ahead of time through DM. Also, be sure to check back in this coming Tuesday for the second half of my conversation with Bruce, which you are not going to want to miss. So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode! Cheers   To follow Neyers Vineyards of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to: https://www.instagram.com/neyersvineyards/ https://www.facebook.com/NeyersVineyards/ https://twitter.com/BruceNeyers https://twitter.com/NeyersVineyards   To learn more about Bruce's wines, and to sign up to be on Neyers mailing list, head over to: https://store.neyersvineyards.com/Wines   To learn more about Bruce's extensive wine journal and all the amazing ways Bruce loves to tell stories, head over to: https://www.neyersvineyards.com/blog/   To learn more about Kermit Lynch and the variety of different wines that you may or may not be familiar with, head over to: https://www.kermitlynch.com/   To connect with my wife Jennifer Gallagher on Instagram and to Subscribe to the Conscious State of Mind Podcast, head over to: https://www.instagram.com/iamjengallagher/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-state-of-mind-podcast/id1376841145   To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to:  www.instagram.com/themrwineguy  www.facebook.com/themrwineguy   To connect on Linkedin, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gallagher-70637b70/   Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1  

In Episode 87 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Bruce Neyers, Owner and Vintner for Neyers Vineyards out of the Pritchard Hill of Napa Valley, CA. This is a 2 part podcast that will be aired over the next 2 weeks with the first half of my conversation with Bruce releasing today, and the second half releasing on February 18th. This interview was amazing and it helps when the person you're interviewing is one of the most respected and iconic figures the wine industry has had the privilege of knowing, over nearly 50 years now! In this episode Bruce shares the story of his life growing up, his brief career in the military and how that experience led him to Northern California to eventually work in the Napa Valley wine industry. Bruce also shares his experiences at Mayacamas Vineyards and Joseph Phelps Winery and how Joe Phelps made such an impression on him, but also the impression Bruce left on Joe as well. These are just a couple of the things you're going to love about this episode as Bruce delivers in so many ways and provides an insurmountable amount of value in the process. Be sure to check back in next week for the second half of my conversation with Bruce, which you are not going to want to miss. So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode! Cheers   To follow Neyers Vineyards of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to: https://www.instagram.com/neyersvineyards/ https://www.facebook.com/NeyersVineyards/ https://twitter.com/BruceNeyers https://twitter.com/NeyersVineyards   To learn more about Bruce's wines, and to sign up to be on Neyers mailing list, head over to: https://store.neyersvineyards.com/Wines   To learn more about Bruce's extensive wine journal and all the amazing ways Bruce loves to tell stories, head over to: https://www.neyersvineyards.com/blog/   To learn more about Kermit Lynch and the variety of different wines that you may or may not be familiar with, head over to: https://www.kermitlynch.com/   To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to:  www.instagram.com/themrwineguy  www.facebook.com/themrwineguy   To connect on Linkedin, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gallagher-70637b70/   Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1  

Episode Notes Episode 8 – That Bojo Show This episode is in honor of the passing of the Pope of Beaujolais – the legendary Georges Dubeouf. No one has done more than Georges to get this great wine to us and he will be missed. Rest in peace with a never-ending glass of Gamay Georges! So, of course, we are drinking Beaujolais. The two wines on the show are 2017 Georges Dubeouf Beaujolais and 2013 Jean Foillard “Cote du Py” Morgon. There is a lot packed into this episode about Beaujolais. From a history of Georges Dubeouf to understanding Beaujolais Nouveau to parsing out what makes a Cru, the guys really take you on a tour of the region. They also stress how important it is to understand importers, focusing on the two that bring these wines to the United States – Quintessential and Kermit Lynch. Get to know your importers and you will discover great wines. Pete also takes James Suckling to task again. Mr. Suckling, to save you some time, this show makes almost no money and Pete doesn’t have any either, so a sternly worded letter will suffice. But, Pete and VinoMike stand by their assertion that the 2017 Beaujolais on the show is NOT full-bodied. Finally, there is an opportunity to meet VinoMike in person on January 26, 2020, by supporting Wine on Wheels. This tasting takes place at RPM on the Water and features some of the best wine talents in Chicago. Great wine, amazing food, incredible cause. Get your tickets for the event here and make sure to say hi to Mike! As a reminder, Pete and Mike do not accept advertising dollars from wineries or wine wholesalers. They purchase the bottles they taste on the show. These are not paid endorsements. They could use the money, so this integrity thing sucks. Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app and share it with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2019 – All Rights Reserved --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kathryn and Tug discuss the phenomenon of Beaujolais Nouveau - which has its traditional release on the third Thursday of every November. We see it as the original Amazing Race! Kathryn and Tug also hash out a new article in the New Yorker (11/25/19) highlighting the natural wine movement. Plus, the couple elaborate on their kids' sleep regression, explain why wine should be mandatory with lunch, and Kathryn tries to banish salads. The wine of the week is Domaine Dupeuble, Beaujolais Nouveau 2019. Imported by Kermit Lynch. www.thelongfinish.com www.esterswineshop.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagam.com/thelongfinish Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelongfinish Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tlfpod Follow Kathryn on Instagram: www.instagram/kathrynweil Follow Tug on Instagram: www.instagram/tugcoker Follow Tug on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tugcoker

Rod Berglund and his family own Joseph Swan Vineyards in Sonoma County, California, where Rod is also the winemaker. Rod explains how he first became interested in wine, and what led him to found his own winery in the late 1970s. He also discusses how he met winemaker Joe Swan, who would eventually become his father-in-law. Rod conveys how Joe in many ways stood apart from his California winermaking contemporaries of the 1970s and 1980s, making choices influenced by the changes Joe had seen in Burgundy, France. Those included the use of French oak barrels, an increasing interest in whole cluster, and a focus on low yields from the vineyard. As Rod explains it, Joe's approach to winemaking was a simple one, but he also took seriously the goal of making great wines of limited production. This extended to Joe's approach to Zinfandel, which he made with an eye to high quality, rather than assuming the grape variety had to have a bulk wine destiny. Rod touches on some of the other people that influenced Joe's vision of wine, including André Tchelistcheff, Jacques Seysses, and Kermit Lynch. This episode also features a clip from IDTT episode 460, wherein Joel Peterson speaks about his experiences working with Joe Swan in the 1970s. As the interview progresses, Rod details the changes he has made at the winery and in the vineyard since Joe Swan passed away, explaining the logic of each adjustment. This conversation also touches on topics like the "Swan clone," extended maceration, whole cluster use, tannin management, malolactic conversion for Chardonnay, the specifics of growing grapes in the Russian River Valley, and the makeup of old Zinfandel vineyards. Those wanting to understand the transition of California winemaking practice from the 1960s to now will benefit tremendously from hearing this episode. This episode is sponsored by: The New York Wine and Grape Foundation, offering beverage professionals the opportunity to visit the Finger Lakes, Long Island, and Hudson Valley wine regions DIAM Bouchage manufactures technological cork closures for still wine, sparkling, spirits and beer. DIAM closures are guaranteed to provide clean, consistent and reliable permeability from bottle to bottle. G3 is the exclusive distributor of the North American market. Far From Ordinary Roadshow: Discover Australian wines that are far from ordinary at wine trade tastings from Sept 19 through Oct 3 in New York, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

The Story The Domaine de la Prébende Beaujolais 2017 is a AOP Beaujolais Villages designated Gamay Red wine. The actual name of this bottling is the Anna Asmaquer Beaujolais Villages 2017, but you will only find this in small print on the back label. Anna is the Great Grandmother of the winemaker, Ghislaine Dupeuble, of Domaine Dupeuble of Beaujolais. The Domaine de la Prébende Beaujolais is from the Kermit Lynch Wine Collection. Kermit Lynch is a very well-respected wine importer and one of the things to remember about import wine is "follow the importer". If you find a wine from that importer that you love there is a good chance you will find others in their collection that speak to you. The Domaine Prébende Beaujolais is a cuvee, not because it is a blend of different grapes, it's 100% Gamay. But because it is a blend of vineyards, the grapes come from 89 year old vines, 79 year old vines, and 39 year old vines. If this were a California wine there would be "old vines" written in large letters on the label, but that is not how they do things in France. This Beaujolais is produced the traditional way, natural yeasts, no added sugar and the wine is unfiltered, meaning there may be some grape sediment in your glass. There are records of Gamay being grown in this region since the 1300s. Beaujolais has a couple of categories to keep in mind. The first is wines simply called Beaujolais, these are wines produced from villages (about 100) thru-out the region. The next category is Beaujolais Villages, these wines are produced from grapes grown near 38 designated villages. And finally the top category, Beaujolais Cru, which are sourced from a vineyard near one of 10 villages. The Domaine Prébende is a Villages wine, but that does not mean the grapes came from all 38 villages, it looks like no more than 3. If a Villages wine comes from grapes grown near only 1 village, they can put the village name on the label. So, you have one grape, Gamay, and only a hand full of classifications to figure out. That makes Beaujolais one of the easier growing areas to get a handle on. The Gamay grape will remind you of Pinot Noir. Beaujolais is located on the southern side of Burgundy, the top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay growing district in the world. Champagne is on the north side of Burgundy, they use Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, too. Since Burgundian wines and Champagne are seen as Premium growing regions, Beaujolais and Gamay wines are comparatively under the radar and far more affordable. I found this wine for $12.99 and excellent Beaujolais wines are available for under $25. The Cru Beaujolais tend to be age worthy wines and can get pricey, but the rest are relative bargains. Tasting Notes The color is garnet with black highlights. The nose is ripe red berries and a savory note, a touch of spice, a little pepper, with a light floral edge. The Domaine Prébende Beaujolais has an interesting mix of New World fruit and Old World structure. Yes, it is fruit-forward, but it is still very French. It tastes of tart cherry, a touch of herbs, a slap of black pepper, plums and spice. There is a nice "edge" to this Gamay, that you rarely encounter in $12.99 American wines. This is a versatile food wine, there is enough structure to do well this roasts and grilled meats and would do equally well with Easter ham. This is a wine where the acidity engages your palate, while the finish isn't particularly strong, it doesn't fade. The Summary * When buying European wines follow the Importer. They tend to have "house styles", if you like one there is a good chance you will like others. The actual name of this wine is in small print on the back label. Kermit Lynch's name is on the front label on top.

The boys are joined by Leanne Macomber, AKA Young Ejecta in our most musical episode yet. Thrill as they discuss possible death scenarios, talk about rock shows Duck wasn't cool enough to go to, and go in hard on the Welsh. The boys learn the only cool facts about Latin and are joined by Noam Chomsky, Kermit Lynch, and, I guess Miss Piggy. The wines absolutely slay this week, so find em if you want em. Please go see Young Ejecta on her upcoming tour and don't miss her third album "Ride Lonesome" and check out LovaNYC.com for some sexy quilting. Also, check out Patreon.com/disgorgeous to chat with the hottest singles on planet earth/// List// Michel Guignon, Morgon Vielle Vignes, 2017 // Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Morgon, 2017 // Domaine Marcel Joubert, Morgon Cote du Py, 2015 // Agostino Pavia & Figli, Grignolino, 2017 // Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Disgorgeous)

The boys attempt to do a crossover episode about a wine normal people drink, and end up being unnecessarily cruel. First mention of crop circles in Disgorgeous history. Kevin nails another round of Shot in the Dark, casting doubt on his status as "The Dumb One" //// LIST: Domaine Roger Neveu, "Cote des Embouffants" 2015 // Domaine Etienne er Sebastian Riffault, "Les Quarterons" 2014 // Hauts-Baigneux, "Les Pentes" 2016 //Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Disgorgeous)

This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, sommeliers Victoria James and Lyle Railsback join Mike in studio to talk about wine. Victoria became certified as a sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2012 when she was just twenty and won the Ruinart Sommelier Competition and Best Sommelier of the Languedoc Roussillion Competition. Sales manager of Kermit Lynch Wine Importers, Lyle is a wine expert leading regional sales of a terrific portfolio of Italian and French wines.

What wines do you drink with one of the most beloved foods: pizza! our in-studio guest, Hugh Crickmore, wine director of Blanca and Roberta's Pizza will guide you through the best choices.

On this episode of Eating Matters host Jenna Liut and associate producer Taylor Lanzet discuss the prevalence and repercussions of antibiotic use in our food system. Emilie Aguirre, an Academic Fellow at the Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy at UCLA’s School of Law, provides an overview of the current regulatory landscape and what conscious consumers need to know. Later on the show, we speak with Ben Simon, co-founder & CEO of Imperfect Produce, an innovative ugly produce company based in San Francisco.

Two stars of the culinary world join us for this week's podcast: Chez Panisse restaurateur Alice Waters and James Beard Award-winner and wine importer Kermit Lynch. Waters, a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement and recent winner of the National Humanities Medal, sat down with Lynch in 2013 to discuss their shared passions. In this delectable conversation, Waters and Lynch talk about fresh food, wine, and the culinary world’s impact on the environment.

Forty years ago Kermit Lynch seemed like an unlikely wine hero. A struggling musician with a fledgling handbag business no one, least of all himself, would have predicted his groundbreaking future as a wine importer and retailer in Berkley California. The American wine-drinking landscape has been forever changed by his work. Kermit is the recipient of two James Beard Awards and was knighted by the French government with their prestigious “Legion d’Honneur”. In 1988, Kermit wrote “Adventures on the Wine Route”, which many consider to be the best wine book on the business. Tune in to Evolutionaries to hear his story, in his words. This program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons “Of all the unsulfured wines I’ve imported, only one of them was 100% consistent.” Kermit Lynch on Evolutionaries