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In this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer chats with Melissa Burr, Founding Winemaker of Stoller Family Estate, about her fascinating journey from studying naturopathic medicine to becoming a trailblazer in the Oregon wine industry. An Oregon native, Melissa discovered her passion for winemaking while pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree at Portland State University. She further honed her craft through studies at Oregon State University and hands-on experience at local wineries, ultimately setting her sights on a career that would transform the region's wine scene.
Our last visit with Stoller Wine Group’s Melissa Burr was back in March of 2018. Needless to say we were well overdue to catch up with this extraordinary winemaker. Melissa’s new title is Founding Winemaker and after 20 years with Stoller she has grown along way with this Oregon winery . I caught up with [...]
Melissa Burr A high stakes cash regular with 2 WSOP Final table appearances including the 2014 PPC where she made history! She joins us to make a HUGE announcement... her retirement!
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is Jordan Zucker.Jordan’s a high stakes mixed-game grinder who was referred to yours truly by his friend and past CPG guest, the nosebleed mixed-game Queen Supreme, Melissa Burr.Jordan and I’s wide ranging conversation will take you from his poker origin story many moons ago to a never-before-covered setting on this show the New York private game scene of yesteryear, and then on to present day where he’s battling on the green felt.In today’s episode you’re going to learn:All about Jordan’s adventure playing in a massive $100-$200 PLO game (Where winning and losing $100k in a session is a totally realistic thing to happen) with no limping and a forced button straddle.How he wishes his past self would have responded to sleazy angle shootersThe horrible, no-good, very bad session that ended with Jordan driving home feeling completely numb.And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado, I bring to you a fiery combatant wherever high stakes mixed-games are spread Jordan Zucker.
Despite making poker history by becoming the first woman to final table the Poker Players Championship in 2014, Melissa struggled with the pressure and expectations from the sudden notoriety. After hitting rock bottom in her personal life last year, Melissa decided to follow her happiness and is now sharing her story with the world. With a mission to normalize mental health struggles in poker, she recently joined up with director Mario Cerrito to create a documentary series. In this episode of the Mindset Advantage Podcast, Melissa reflects candidly on her struggles with anxiety throughout her years as a professional poker player. Click here to get the full show notes and resources from this week's episode
The lads are back from hiatus with a BANG! Perhaps the toughest 4-person SNG they have assembled to date, they are joined by high-stakes mixed-game beast Melissa Burr, Unibet Open, WSOP and 2-time UKIPT champion Max Silver, WSOP champion and Run It Once Elite Coach Daniel Dvoress and UKIPT and MILLIONS champion Ludo Geilich. There is also news and results from the recent Unibet Open and IPO, both played on Unibet Poker.
The lads are back from hiatus with a BANG! Perhaps the toughest 4-person SNG they have assembled to date, they are joined by high-stakes mixed-game beast Melissa Burr, Unibet Open, WSOP and 2-time UKIPT champion Max Silver, WSOP champion and Run It Once Elite Coach Daniel Dvoress and UKIPT and MILLIONS champion Ludo Geilich. There is also news and results from the recent Unibet Open and IPO, both played on Unibet Poker.
Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is high stakes mixed-game pro Melissa Burr.She’s battled in stakes up to $2,000/$4,000 Super Stud and has developed the poker superpower to feel confident playing in whatever game she deems the best in any poker room she walks into.It’s a superpower that very few folks in the poker world have, including your favorite podcast host, and is 100% the best way to be prepared for any catastrophic event that changes poker as we know it.So you better prepare yourself because Melissa is about to drop Greatness Bomb after Greatness Bomb...Which is a very natural thing when you’ve been immersed in the world of poker at the highest level for as long as Melissa has been. In today’s episode you’ll learn:- The one thing Melissa and I hate about poker with the fire of a thousand suns.- A Greatness Bomb Melissa drops on observing a specific type of opponent.- Why Melissa made the decision to learn ALL the games instead of specializing in one.- And much, MUCH more.So without any further ado I bring to you nose bleed mixed game Superstar Melissa Burr.
Fresh off his third WSOP bracelet win, Tony Dunst tweets his thoughts on how to improve next year’s online series - BIG Dave & Joe discuss. The guys also take a look at the lack of mixed games in the series, courtesy of open letter by pro Melissa Burr to the WSOP.
Tuck chats with Melissa Burr about everything from PokerStars to WSOP bracelets to private games ... and as per your request, she's unfiltered. Simply put, it's Burrrrrfection! Join us LIVE every Wednesday, from 4–5pm PDT on CrushLivePoker.tv! Check out poker strategy podcasts at https://crushlivepoker.com/
This interview is with Melissa Burr, director of winemaking at Stoller Family Estate. In this interview, Melissa discusses why how she came into the wine industry as she saw the industry emerging and fell in love with it. She also talks about how her science background informed her role in the wine industry: “having that core science was certainly helpful.” She also talks about how the various jobs she worked and how she was able to balance her demands of a new job and being a new mother. Melissa then goes on to speak about the challenges faced, yet the stories and memories captured within each bottle of wine that is special to her. She also offers her winemaking philosophy, as well as what sustainability means to her and her job. Melissa provides a unique perspective of women in the wine industry, and talks about how there has been a significant increase in the presence of women. Toward the end, she offers insight to the future of the Oregon Wine Industry, as well as Stoller. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Stoller Family Estate on January 24, 2019.
Melissa Burr is a professional poker player and all around degenerate. In this episode we discuss her biggest wins and losses, most memorable wins and losses, drugs, and crypto. Get ready to get sad.
Melissa Burr was raised in the Willamette Valley. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree, Melissa intended to practice naturopathic medicine before discovering her true passion was in wine. She studied winemaking and fermentation science at OSU and interned during harvest for several local wineries before becoming production winemaker for Cooper Mountain. In 2003, Melissa joined Stoller Family Estate as the winery’s first dedicated winemaker. During our chat, Melissa talks about getting her dream job at Stoller only to find out she was pregnant with her first child. What it's like being in a male-dominated industry and how she balances her work and life.
The Cogill’s are back on the podcast during their extended stay on the Big Island of Hawaii. Film critic, Gary Cogill, takes a closer look at his pics for the top five films of 2017 including “Lady Bird” and “The Shape Of Water.” Wine expert, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs our leading "Lady Bird" with Stoller Family Estate and winemaker Melissa Burr, and she also says the creature feature love story from Guillermo del Toro melds nicely an Ocean influenced briny Albarino. It’s another “perfect pairing.”
Willamette Valley is in the spotlight with wineries such as the Stoller Family Estate that is consistently turning out excellent wines. How does this happen? Learn more about the art and science of great winemaking when Ron Comacho,
When I embarked on my 16-month wine journey around the world, the first leg was up the west coast of the United States. While in the Willamette Valley region of Oregon, I was lucky enough to visit many of the most important and oldest wineries, including all of the wineries of my three guests on this episode of The Vincast. My first guest is winemaker at Stoller Family Estate, Melissa Burr, who is the only Oregon-native on the episode! The second winemaker guest is Dave Paige from Adelsheim Vineyard (one of the founding wineries of the region), who has been there for fifteen years! The final guest was Harry Peterson-Nedry, who established his Chehalem estate in the hills from which the winery takes its name in 1990, and has been one of the regions best ambassadors.
Daredevil and Drexel co-host. Poker content starts at 47:30 mark. Pokerstars VIP program controversy continues to rage, as Negreanu appears on a podcast to discuss his positions. Melissa Burr expresses intense anger on Twitter towards Pokerstars. Should "rakeback pros" be making a living in poker, or are they expecting too much? Harrah's Rincon stiff customers on November 1 freeplay offer. Daniel Negreanu documentary released. Man without weapon robs armored truck in front of Greektown for $500,000. Cricket legend, poker player Shane Warne is running a shady charity. Colluding, customer service coverups alleged at bitcoin poker room "Betcoin". Lifestyles of the Full Tilt Rich and Famous: Andy Bloch puts ornate Vegas house on market for $9 million. Kobe Bryant announces retirement, but is currently NBA's worst regular player. Mass shooting in San Bernadino, city everyone passes through between LA and Vegas. sonatine repeatedly "dings" Brandon's text messaging app, causing disruption to radio. Jewdonk and TMMLK tilt-call radio. PFA user "big dick" calls to introduce himself.
Daredevil and Drexel co-host. Poker content starts at 47:30 mark. Pokerstars VIP program controversy continues to rage, as Negreanu appears on a podcast to discuss his positions. Melissa Burr expresses intense anger on Twitter towards Pokerstars. Should "rakeback pros" be making a living in poker, or are they expecting too much? Harrah's Rincon stiff customers on November 1 freeplay offer. Daniel Negreanu documentary released. Man without weapon robs armored truck in front of Greektown for $500,000. Cricket legend, poker player Shane Warne is running a shady charity. Colluding, customer service coverups alleged at bitcoin poker room "Betcoin". Lifestyles of the Full Tilt Rich and Famous: Andy Bloch puts ornate Vegas house on market for $9 million. Kobe Bryant announces retirement, but is currently NBA's worst regular player. Mass shooting in San Bernadino, city everyone passes through between LA and Vegas. sonatine repeatedly "dings" Brandon's text messaging app, causing disruption to radio. Jewdonk and TMMLK tilt-call radio. PFA user "big dick" calls to introduce himself.
This week's show is a tale of two wineries in Oregon's Willamette Valley. First Laurie talks with Melissa Burr, winemaker at Stoller Family Estate Vineyards in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley. The post Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wines appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker.
WSOP.com fixed-limit games disappear without explanation. One bitcoin poker site goes down temporarily, but is Pokerstars looking to accept bitcoin soon? Melissa Burr writes article criticizing New Jersey legalized online gaming sites. Doyle Brunson faces heat for comments about Bruce Jenner. Druff gives his opinion on when he feels a man should get a sex change. Amaya and Caesars joining forces to fight Adelson's attempts to ban online poker. Morongo, Caesars agree to drop "bad actor" clause preventing Pokerstars from coming to California. Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin offering $200 million toward new Bucks arena if new casino in Kenosha is approved. Casino Bonus Whoring: The One and Done Trick. Druff discusses the Tinder app with his audience. badguy23 calls in to give an update, puts on 93-year-old Grandma Rosa. HotLikeSauce calls in to explain why he's been gone, reveals he was on Dr. Phil.
WSOP.com fixed-limit games disappear without explanation. One bitcoin poker site goes down temporarily, but is Pokerstars looking to accept bitcoin soon? Melissa Burr writes article criticizing New Jersey legalized online gaming sites. Doyle Brunson faces heat for comments about Bruce Jenner. Druff gives his opinion on when he feels a man should get a sex change. Amaya and Caesars joining forces to fight Adelson's attempts to ban online poker. Morongo, Caesars agree to drop "bad actor" clause preventing Pokerstars from coming to California. Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin offering $200 million toward new Bucks arena if new casino in Kenosha is approved. Casino Bonus Whoring: The One and Done Trick. Druff discusses the Tinder app with his audience. badguy23 calls in to give an update, puts on 93-year-old Grandma Rosa. HotLikeSauce calls in to explain why he's been gone, reveals he was on Dr. Phil.