Podcasts about Sauvignon blanc

Stage Time or Social Media? Julia Jasunas Gets Real About Modern Comedy Comedian, actress, host, and writer Julia Jasunas joins Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler for a fast, funny conversation about building a career that lives on stage, online, and everywhere in between. Over glasses of Rutherford Hill Napa Sauvignon Blanc, Julia talks about starting as a performer at three years old, growing up in musicals and dance recitals, studying musical theater at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and realizing stand up came naturally once she stepped into it.  The episode also digs into the modern comedy grind: whether a tight ten in the Belly Room matters more than a sharp clip on social media, how short form content has changed joke structure, why editing internet bits can actually improve stand up writing, and the harsh truth about what happens when comics build an audience online before they can handle an hour on the road.  Julia and the hosts also get deep into the mechanics of live comedy, including the dreaded check drop, QR code ordering in clubs, the hidden difficulty of hosting versus featuring versus headlining, and what it really takes to captain a room. It is a smart, funny, inside baseball episode for comics, performers, and anyone curious about how talent becomes a real career.   Guest Info Julia Jasunas is a Los Angeles comedian, actress, host, and writer whose background started in musical theater and grew into stand up comedy, acting, and digital content. She began performing as a child, studied musical theater at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and has built a comedy voice that mixes a sunny presence with darker, sharper punchlines. In this episode, she talks about performing on major comedy bills, hosting clubs around Los Angeles and Orange County, developing material for the road, and balancing stage time with a strong social media presence.   Guest Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliajasunas/  Website: https://www.juliajasunas.com/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/juliajasunas    Drink of the Podcast  Rutherford Hill Napa Sauvignon Blanc. Sarah picked one of her favorites and brought back a repeat guest of the wine variety for a repeat guest of the human variety. She calls out winemaker Stephanie Jacobs, formerly of Cakebread, and explains why this bottle stands out: a touch of oak, real minerality, a little extra body, and just enough richness to keep it interesting without losing the bright snap that makes Sauvignon Blanc work in hot weather.   Chapters   00:00 Intro: Welcome Back to Drinking During Business Hours   01:08 The Drink: Rutherford Hill Napa Sauvignon Blanc   03:17 Meet Julia Jasunas   04:29 Performing Since Age Three   06:42 Musical Theater vs Stand Up Comedy   08:56 Why Open Mics Never Worked for Julia   11:11 Booking Real Shows Early in Her Comedy Career   12:50 Westside Comedy Theater and LA Comedy Geography   15:15 Julia's Website, Image, and Comedy Persona   18:02 Sunny Energy, Dark Jokes, and Deadpan Delivery   20:07 University of the Arts and the Broadway Dream   23:25 From Acting Training to Stand Up and Screen Work   25:05 Stage Time vs Social Media in Modern Comedy   28:45 How Short Form Content Sharpens Joke Writing   31:06 The Check Drop and the Hardest Part of Headlining   36:07 Why Hosting a Comedy Show Is a Real Skill   40:55 Test Kitchen Comedy at Starlight Lounge   45:20 Touring, Headlining, and Building an Hour   48:37 Where to Find Julia Jasunas   Call to Action  If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and share it with a comedy fan who loves hearing how the business really works.  Follow Julia Jasunas for stand up clips, sketches, and tour dates, and drop a comment with your favorite moment from the episode.  Rate and review Drinking During Business Hours on Apple Podcasts or Spotify because every review helps more listeners find the show.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! Sarah IG @sarahhalstead https://www.instagram.com/sarahhalstead/?hl=en  FB @sarahjhalsteadcomic https://www.facebook.com/sarahjhalsteadcomic/ X @sarahjhalstead  https://twitter.com/sarahjhalstead  Website   @SarahHalstead | sarahjhalstead.com Rich IG @richchassler https://www.instagram.com/richchassler/ FB @chasslerfans https://www.facebook.com/Chasslerfans/ X @richchassler https://x.com/richchassler  Website  richardchassler.com

Season 7 of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat begins in South Africa with one of the wine world's biggest personalities: Ken Forrester. Known as the “King of Chenin Blanc”, Ken joins Janina for a conversation filled with extraordinary stories, pioneering winemaking and plenty of laughter, while exploring what has made Stellenbosch one of the world's most exciting Wine Regions. Ken explains why this grape has thrived in South Africa and how decades of experimentation have produced wines ranging from vibrant traditional-method sparkling wine to the iconic FMC and the extraordinarily complex The Dirty Little Secret. For anyone looking to learn about wine through the stories of the people actually making it, this is wine education at its most entertaining. Ken also shares the story of planting Mourvèdre in South Africa, why he believes Pinotage should be celebrated as a fresh, juicy and even chillable red, and how Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre come together in his Three Halves blend. Along the way, Janina tastes several of his wines and explores just how diverse South African Wine Grapes can be. This Wine Podcast is also a reminder that wine doesn't need to be intimidating. From Sparklehorse and old-vine Chenin Blanc to Wagyu biltong and some truly outrageous stories, Ken's philosophy is ultimately about enjoyment, curiosity and sharing great bottles with good people. And if South Africa is on your Wine Travel list, expect to finish this episode wanting to head straight to Stellenbosch. Shownotes 03:15 – Ken's most outrageous wine story — a night out, a seventh-floor window and an extraordinarily lucky landing that Ken probably shouldn't have survived. 07:16 – The wild characters of South African wine — Ken remembers Charles Back of Fairview and other larger-than-life personalities who helped make the country's wine industry unforgettable.  08:35 – The people who shaped Ken's career — looking back at the pioneers and characters who influenced South African wine as the modern industry began to emerge. 13:24 – Why Chenin Blanc is so versatile — Ken explains how one grape can produce everything from crunchy sparkling wine to dry whites and intensely sweet dessert wines. 16:02 – What makes great Sauvignon Blanc? — why Ken believes truly exceptional sites need serious cooling influence and why only certain parts of South Africa deliver the right conditions. 17:32 – The accidental birth of Sparklehorse — how one troublesome patch of an old Chenin Blanc vineyard inspired Ken to create his traditional-method sparkling wine. £21(Mix 12) Great Wine Co 22:06 – Why wine should be fun — the philosophy behind Sparklehorse, Ken's team and his belief that enjoying what you do ultimately makes better wine. 25:30 – Affordable Chenin Blanc with serious personality — tasting Ken Forrester Petit Chenin and discovering why an everyday wine can still deliver freshness, clean fruit and real character. £9.90 (Mix 12) Great Wine Co 27:39 – The story behind FMC — how an old 1974 Chenin Blanc vineyard, ambitious winemaking and several failed attempts eventually created one of South Africa's most celebrated white wines. £38.70 (Mix 12) Great Wine Co 35:18 – When FMC became “Burgundy” — Ken recalls persuading a sceptical wine shopper to taste beyond price and reputation before revealing what was really in her glass. 37:26 – The Dirty Little Secret — how a remarkable high-altitude old-vine Chenin Blanc vineyard and a multi-vintage solera-style approach created one of Ken's most complex and unconventional wines. £81 (Mix 12) Great Wine Co 41:39 – Bringing Mourvèdre to South Africa — why Ken wanted this Mediterranean grape for his Rhône-style blends and how it adds earthiness, structure and power alongside Grenache and Syrah. 46:59 – Two South African reds to discover — Janina tastes Three Halves and Petit Pinotage, including a juicy, fresh style of Pinotage that proves red wine can be delicious served slightly chilled. Three Halves £26.10 (Mix 12) Great Wine Co Petit Pinotage £11.70 (Mix 12) Great Wine Co 48:14 – Wine and Wagyu biltong — because apparently making an entire range of wines wasn't enough, Ken also has his own Stellenbosch Wagyu beef. 49:39 – Why Ken started farming Wagyu — how unsuitable vineyard land led to an entirely different farming project supplying some of Cape Town's leading restaurants. 52:13 – What matters most after a lifetime in wine — after the vineyards, wines, travel and madness, Ken reveals what he is most proud of.

We know you've seen Decoy wines around with their famous duck on the label, but the real question is - have you ever tried Decoy wine? Before you answer that question, we want to tell you what we think. Before we do that, we're going to tell you a bit about the parent company that Decoy comes from called Duckhorn Wine Company started by, and this is not a joke, Margaret and Dan Duckhorn. Then we are going to tell you more about Decoy wine itself, its history, its purpose, and its winemaker. And then we are going to do a real, honest, tasting and review of two Decoy wines to let you know if you should buy it (and, as always, we bought these wines with our own money, so you know we are being real). We also have some things to say about the inevitable AI apocalypse and what wine has to do with it, wink, wink. And we even have a listener interview for our tribe name this week. So, look, it's time to get your ducks in a row, put down your ducking phone, and listen to this episode so we can tell you what the duck to do. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2023 Decoy California Cabernet Sauvignon, 2025 Decoy Sauvignon BlancSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us:  https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

Doug and Ben discuss plans for the season, life changes, and promises while enjoying Sauvignon Blanc and Mexican lager. Cheers to Season 4!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

As business owners, we're used to figuring things out.Something isn't working? We change the strategy.Revenue is down? We look at the numbers.There's a problem? We find someone who knows the answer.But what happens when there isn't an answer?What happens when you're facing a storm in your business—or your life—that no amount of strategy, hard work, or Googling can fix?Today's episode of The Visibility Podcast is a little different.I'm sitting down with Bill Derrick, President of Derrick Companies in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and author of Restored by the Storm: Navigating Through Life's Unexpected Challenges.Bill has more than 50 years of experience in the construction industry and has spent the majority of his career leading Derrick Companies.In 2008, Bill helped lead the company through one of the most devastating economic downturns since the Great Depression. For five years, they navigated an incredibly difficult business climate, not knowing exactly how—or if—they would come through it.And just as the storm began to clear, Bill and his family were hit with another one.Bill was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer.Today, Bill can look back at these seasons with a perspective he couldn't possibly have had while living through them.And that's what we talk about.This isn't an episode filled with five-step strategies or another list of things you need to do.It's a conversation about:Leading a business when you don't have all the answersWhat the 2008 recession taught Bill about leadership and perseveranceWalking through fear and uncertainty when the outcome is beyond your controlFaith and learning to trust when you can't understand why something is happeningHow life's hardest storms can change the way we lead and liveBuilding a business and reputation that lasts for generationsSuccession and what it means to hand something you've built to the next generationHow Bill's definition of success has changed after more than 50 years in businessFinding meaning and purpose in seasons you never would have chosenThe legacy we leave behind,  not just through our businesses, but through the people we becomeWe do talk openly about faith in this episode.I'm not here to preach or tell you what you should believe. But faith plays an important role in my own life, and I've experienced seasons when I've been brought to my knees asking questions I couldn't answer.Sometimes we don't get to understand the why while we're standing in the middle of the storm.Sometimes that understanding comes much, much later.And sometimes leadership isn't about having the answer.Sometimes it's about continuing to show up, leaning on the people around you, trusting, and taking the next right step—even when you can't see where it's leading.Whether you're in a beautiful season of business right now or navigating a storm of your own, I hope you'll make some space for this conversation.Connect with Bill DerrickYour GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Local Visibility Optimization, Your Visibility Audit, Your Rebel Woman Life Map™  and Your Sweet Spot Assessment. Love today's podcast?

The Soggy Bottom Girls are back! Lisa and Allison are officially pregaming Series 17 of The Great British Bake Off, and there is MUCH to discuss.There are 12 new bakers headed into the tent, Nigella Lawson is joining Paul Hollywood at the judging table, and Lisa and Allison have questions. Will Nigella bring a whole new energy to the tent? Will this year's bakers actually feel like home bakers? And can Bake Off please, PLEASE just give us cakes, breads, biscuits and pastry instead of making someone construct a working transmission out of choux?The Girls share their hopes and predictions for the new series, debate whether modern Bake Off contestants are simply too prepared, and pitch a few challenges of their own. Savory Week, anyone?And because this is the Soggy Bottom Girls, somehow the conversation also involves Sauvignon Blanc with pineapple, Dolly Parton, Dollywood cinnamon bread, Jeff Goldblum's hotness, shirtless bakers and the phrase "sex on a stick."So...pretty much a normal episode.Grab a cuppa, preheat the oven and join Lisa and Allison as the Soggy Bottom Girls head back to the tent for Series 17. And don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss a single soggy bottom.May all your bakes be worthy of a Hollywood handshake.Connect with us:https://soggybottomgirls.comFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soggybottomgirlsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soggybottomgirls/

What makes a Sauvignon Blanc worth $75?Brian Mondavi Borger returns to Stop Wasting Your Wine with the 2024 Sentium, a Sauvignon Blanc led blend from the fourth generation of the Mondavi family. We taste it together and explore why winemaker Chiara Mondavi looked beyond Napa to old vineyards in Mendocino.From Robert Mondavi's Fumé Blanc legacy to Chiara's approach in the cellar, Brian shares how the family's history informs something new. We dig into the wine's bright acidity, creamy texture, and the decisions behind what ends up in our glasses. Then comes our verdict: does Sentium deserve a spot in our wine fridges?Plus, Brian takes on Grape Guesses. Does a lifetime around wine give him the edge, or can Colin and Aaron pull off an upset?Pour a glass and find out whether Sentium belongs on your splurge list.Learn More About Sentium WineWebsite: https://www.sentiumwine.com/Also be sure to check out Continuum EstateWebsite: https://www.continuumestate.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuumestate/Support the show!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠Chapters: 00:00 The Next Generation of Mondavi Wine01:59 Introducing Sentium and the Story Behind Its Label05:11 Robert Mondavi and the Fumé Blanc Legacy09:36 The $75 Bottle: What We're Drinking11:50 Old Vines and the Search Beyond Napa15:57 First Sips: One Word Each17:42 Why Use Oak, Concrete, and Stainless Steel?23:39 Bright Acidity, Creamy Texture, and Sémillon29:27 Minerality and Brian's Vineyard Quartz33:21 Our Ratings: Does Sentium Make the Wine Fridge?40:04 Brian on Food Pairing and Aging Potential42:59 Grape Guesses: Can We Beat a Mondavi?

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 23rd of September, the Finance Minister responds to the independent review of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy during the Covid pandemic. It's not just our Sauvignon Blanc; we've got a good news story about our Chardonnay going up against the best in France and winning. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell discuss the last week in the House, Labour u-turn on interest deductibility, and the National crime video on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SUBSCRIBER BONUS TASTER: As Rioja turns 100, Spain's most famous wine region finds itself at a crossroads. Should it stick with tradition and what's made it world famous? Or should it adapt and innovate, in order to appease the modernists and face up to climate change and shifting consumer trends?One memorable trip to Rioja and tons of tastings later, we sit down to get to grips with what Rioja even is these days, what it's trying to do, what it's getting right – and wrong. And along the way we make sure to highlight and recommend the kind of Riojan wines and producers getting us excited.This episode is packed full of information, insight and opinion on what is one of the world's favourite wine regions - but which is changing fast.NB: This is a short taster of the full episode, which is available exclusively for Wine Blast PLUS subscribers. So if you're a fan of Rioja and want the lowdown plus our personal top tips, use this link to find out more or subscribe to Wine Blast PLUS. Thanks for tuning in! We love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe. Or you can find links, photos and producer recommendations on our website show notes.Instagram: @susieandpeter

Vacanze offline, il fascino dei picnic di settembre e il foliage in Val Senales.Ragazzi, buon venerdì! A metà settembre il ritmo rallenta e la natura ci regala momenti di pura magia, tra desideri di disconnessione, coperte sui prati e degustazioni d'eccellenza.Chiudete gli occhi e respirate la gioia del momento presente: vi racconto il fascino delle vacanze offline e il bello di vivere le cose senza dover per forza mostrarle, oltre al piacere semplice di un buon picnic di settembre.

Neil Ellis himself joins Dave and the team from Tops! to taste one of his fine wares. Radio Life & Style on Facebook

What happens when the economics of selling fine wine in restaurants stop adding up? And what does this mean when these changes happen in the world's largest wine market? Locked into the middle of a perfect storms of rising operating costs, price-conscious consumers and a disrupted distribution landscape, US restaurants are rethinking the economics of their wine lists. For fine wine, this is reshaping not only what makes it onto those lists and at what price, but the entire route through which producers reach restaurants and, ultimately, consumers. In this episode of Areni Global in Conversation, Pauline Vicard sits down with Master Sommelier Emily Wines, Vice President of Wine and Beverage Experience at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, to look at what these changes mean in practice. With around 85 restaurants and a wine club numbering hundreds of thousands of members, Cooper's Hawk gives Emily an unusual vantage point from which to observe how American consumers are drinking and spending. The conversation moves from Sauvignon Blanc and wine cocktails to fine Burgundy, restaurant margins, distribution and the changing role of the sommelier. In this episode, we explore:   ·      How restaurants are changing the way they make money from their wine lists ·      The biggest mistakes sommeliers are still making when building a wine list ·      How consumer price sensitivity is changing the way people trade up ·      How distributor consolidation and changing sales incentives are affecting smaller producers' ability to get attention and placements ·      Why fewer markets and greater focus might make more sense for producers trying to build a presence in the US   About the guest Emily Wines is a Master Sommelier and leader in wine, hospitality, and education. At Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, she leads wine innovation and experiences for more than 850,000 Wine Club members. She is one of only two women to receive the Remi Krug Cup for passing all three sections of the Master Sommelier exam on her first attempt and previously served as Chair of the Board of the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. Emily is also the founder of the Women's Sommelier Symposium, created to provide mentorship, education, and community for women in the profession. A frequent speaker and media contributor, she was selected by MasterClass to teach its wine appreciation class, which launched on the platform in 2024 and brought her approachable style of wine education to a global audience.   To learn more about the Camille Series mentioned in the episode: https://shop.coopershawkwinery.com/Wine/super-premium-wine/   To learn more about Somm Biz, the Court of Master Sommeliers America Online Wine Business Course for the Sommelier and Service Professional: https://www.mastersommeliers.org/sommbiz/   About Areni Global Areni Global is an independent think tank dedicated to the future of fine wine. Headquartered in London, its mission is to help the fine wine sector understand and respond to the profound economic, cultural and societal changes reshaping the world around it. Through independent research, strategic reports, podcasts and industry events, Areni brings together producers, merchants, distributors, collectors and experts from across disciplines to explore the questions that will define the next generation of fine wine. To learn more about Areni's work, subscribe to the newsletter or become a member, visit www.areni.global.

Renee Percy Gets 30 Million Views a Month and STILL Isn't Famous Comedian and actress Renee Percy returns to Drinking During Business Hours for her second sit-down with hosts Sarah Halstead and Rich Chassler, and the timing could not be better  she is in the middle of a full-blown viral explosion, pulling over 30 million views a month on social media after 25 years of grinding in comedy. Renee gets real about what going viral actually means: why a Tonight Show spot doesn't move the needle like it used to, whether a follower count in Phoenix ever sells a ticket in Phoenix, and how she accidentally committed herself to touring Bangkok, Taipei, and São Paulo because that's where her fans actually live. She opens up about the slow build  the "overnight success" that took two decades, the body of work that justifies the break, and why comics are never satisfied. Sarah and Rich share the story of Renee's legendary last-minute wedding roast, she reveals the burger videos that made her hungry for fame (literally), the gang breaks down their red-hot weekly show Test Kitchen Comedy at the historic Starlight Cabaret in Studio City  complete with the building's Oil Can Harry's cop-alert boot-window history  and Renee previews her fourth year touring for the troops through Greece, Turkey, Portugal, and Norway, plus headlining dates in Arizona and Boise. All over bottles of Love Block Sauvignon Blanc, the wine from the woman who created Kim Crawford. Pour one and dive in. Guest Info Renee Percy is an award-winning actor, writer, and comedian who caught the acting bug at age 12 with a series-regular role, launching a career in Canadian television before making the move to the U.S. She has been seen on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Nickelodeon, Disney, FX, and Comedy Central, and her special The Komic Sutra is available now on Amazon and Apple. Her viral videos on Instagram pull over 30 million views a month, she performs at every major comedy club, and she is heading into her fourth year touring overseas for the troops. Website: https://www.reneepercy.com/ Guest Social Links •      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneepercycomedian/ •      TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereneepercy •      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReneePercyComedian/ •      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6kL_EkNsl3ZYl_86_OT9Nw •      Website: https://www.reneepercy.com/ Drink of the Podcast Love Block Sauvignon Blanc a crisp, vibrant white from Marlborough, New Zealand, made by Erica Crawford, the winemaker behind Kim Crawford before the brand was sold to a wine conglomerate. Named for the block of land the Crawfords fell in love with, it is a Sauvignon Blanc for people who loved the original and one of Sarah's all-time favorite wines from one of her favorite winemakers. Chapters 00:00   Intro: Welcome to Drinking During Business Hours 02:07   The Drink: Love Block Sauvignon Blanc 04:10   Welcome Back, Renee Percy 05:19   Still Not Famous: The Second Visit 06:45   There Is No Such Thing as a Big Break 10:15   Going Viral vs. The Tonight Show 14:54   Do Followers Really Sell Tickets? 21:24   A Play in New York (and Girls' Night) 22:27   Touring for the Troops: Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Norway 23:24   Headlining Dates: Arizona and Boise 25:12   Test Kitchen Comedy: All-New Material Every Week 28:47   The Wedding Roast Story 31:55   Roast Rules and Sarah Tiana's Tom Brady Playbook 33:55   Coming Up Together at Flappers Comedy Club 35:31   The Burger Videos and Beating the Algorithm 36:57   The Starlight Cabaret and Its Oil Can Harry's History 39:41   The Magic Number Seven (and a Little Cheating) 41:21   Where to Find Renee 42:18   Thank Yous and Outro Call to Action Enjoyed the episode? Like, subscribe, and share it with a comedy lover in your life. Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform every five-star review helps us reach more listeners. And don't forget to catch Renee Percy live on tour dates at reneepercy.com and stream her special The Komic Sutra on Amazon and Apple. If you're in L.A., come see Test Kitchen Comedy at the Starlight Cabaret in Studio City all-new material, 90 tight minutes, only 5 bucks. Special thanks to Doug Bass https://www.instagram.com/dougbasshole/ And Bass Hole Studios https://www.bassholepodcaststudio.com/  Producer Cori Fry podchicmedia@gmail.com Maximilian Riedel and Riedel glassware, and Erica Crawford of Loveblock Wines. Host Links FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! Sarah IG @sarahhalstead https://www.instagram.com/sarahhalstead/?hl=en  FB @sarahjhalsteadcomic https://www.facebook.com/sarahjhalsteadcomic/ X @sarahjhalstead  https://twitter.com/sarahjhalstead  Website   @SarahHalstead | sarahjhalstead.com Rich IG @richchassler https://www.instagram.com/richchassler/ FB @chasslerfans https://www.facebook.com/Chasslerfans/ X @richchassler https://x.com/richchassler  Website  richardchassler.com

Did the wine industry push away a generation of drinkers by making wine too expensive, intimidating, and inconvenient?This week, we sit down with Los Cuernos founders Zeke Blattler and Cory Assink to discuss why they believe wine has a consumer trial problem and how they plan to fix it. Their solution is premium California wine served in single portion cans and kegs, designed for places where quality wine is often missing.We taste three wines from the Los Cuernos lineup: Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Rosé, and their flagship Petite Sirah based Red Blend. Along the way, we discuss stale restaurant pours, the value of nonvintage wine, the science behind canning, and why breweries, burger bars, golf courses, hotels, and outdoor venues could become the next frontier for wine.Can canned wine break through the traditions holding the industry back, or will consumers struggle to look beyond the package?Wines tasted:Los Cuernos Sauvignon BlancLos Cuernos Sparkling RoséLos Cuernos Red BlendLearn more about Los Cuernos through their Instagram, LinkedIn, and online store.Website: https://loscuernos.com/Online Store: https://loscuernos.com/shop/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loscuernoswine/Support the show!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠Chapters 00:00 Did the Wine Industry Ruin Itself?00:15 Introducing Los Cuernos02:25 Why the Wines Are Nonvintage03:42 Should You Drink Wine From the Can?05:30 The Idea Cory Initially Rejected11:28 When Wine Became Too Precious14:42 Wine Has a Consumer Trial Problem22:53 Tasting the Sauvignon Blanc26:37 A Sparkling Rosé Built for the Can29:47 Meeting Winemaker Gerardo Espinosa34:13 Is This the Future of Accessible Wine?38:07 Is Canned Wine Inevitable?39:29 Tasting the Sparkling Rosé43:06 The Flagship Red Blend47:04 Why Zeke Almost Rejected Wine Spectator54:28 Can Los Cuernos Help Wine Grow Again?57:41 Reviewing the Los Cuernos Lineup1:02:11 Pick Your Poison1:05:37 Where to Find Los Cuernos1:07:31 Outro

This may be one of my most passionate solo episodes yet because we're talking about something I LOVE: messaging.I know. “Messaging” sounds like such a generic marketing word.But messaging is FULLY loaded.It can take your marketing from meh to WOW. From scroll past to stop. From drive right by to pull over. From “that's nice” to “OMG, this is exactly what I've been looking for.”And sometimes, that shift comes from surprisingly small tweaks.Recently, I started working with a business owner who had invested in a beautiful new website and SEO. Her numbers showed that website traffic was increasing.But she told me:“Melissa, my phone isn't ringing.”She'd tried the website. Postcards. Social media. Networking. She was doing the things and getting increasingly frustrated that none of it seemed to be translating into leads.Here's the thing:Her SEO may have been doing exactly what it was supposed to do. It was getting people there.But getting found and getting chosen are two different things.In this episode, we're breaking down the different layers of marketing: how SEO and keywords help you get found, why more traffic doesn't automatically mean more customers, how to recognize a potential messaging problem, and why simply putting the same copy on MORE marketing channels won't fix a message that isn't connecting.Because more visibility isn't always the answer.Sometimes you need to make sure what you're saying actually makes the right person stop and say, “YES. That's for me.”And THIS is my sweet spot.If you've been doing all the marketing: website, Google, social, postcards, networking, signs, and wondering “Why am I working this hard for so little?” this episode is for you.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Local Visibility Optimization, Your Visibility Audit, Your Rebel Woman Life Map™  and Your Sweet Spot Assessment. Love today's podcast?

Episode Summary Who is Susie Selby, and what does it take to build an independent winery in Sonoma County? In this episode of the Wine Road Podcast, Katie Ambrosi sits down with Susie Selby, owner, winemaker, and sole proprietor of Selby Winery in downtown Healdsburg, California, for a wide-ranging conversation about winemaking, harvest in Sonoma County, the evolution of Healdsburg, and more than 25 years of making wine under the Selby label. Susie shares the story of founding Selby Winery with her father in the late 1990s and continuing the winery after his unexpected death just a few years later. She talks about her winemaking philosophy, her love of classic, Burgundian-style Chardonnay, and why she has always focused on making wines people can actually afford to open and enjoy. The conversation also uncovers some remarkable chapters in Selby's history. Susie recalls being selected to make Chardonnay for Robert Redford's Sundance program, discovering that "Bob" was actually Robert Redford, and accidentally mistaking Glenn Close for Meryl Streep. She also explains how Selby wines found their way into the White House during three presidential administrations, including becoming a favorite of Laura Bush and having Selby Sauvignon Blanc served as a house white during the Obama administration. Katie and Susie also explore the lighter side of Sonoma County wine country: the story behind the cult-favorite Bobcat Zinfandel, Susie's new Naughty Nancy white port, favorite old and new Healdsburg restaurants, affordable ways to experience Wine Country, and Susie's other passion—playing drums in a local band. It's a conversation about Sonoma County wine, women in winemaking, Healdsburg history, hospitality, family, resilience, and the relationships that make Northern Sonoma County wine country special. In This Episode You'll hear about: Susie Selby's journey from working at Rabbit Ridge to becoming the owner and winemaker of Selby Winery What harvest season actually looks like for a Sonoma County winemaker Selby's approach to Russian River Valley Chardonnay and French oak Making wine for Robert Redford and Sundance How Selby wines were served at the White House The story behind Bobcat Zinfandel How Susie continued the winery after losing her father and co-founder Women in the Sonoma County wine industry, then and now Old-school Healdsburg restaurants and today's favorite local spots Affordable ways to taste, eat, and explore Healdsburg Selby's Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, dessert wines, and port Susie's unexpected second act as a drummer Timestamps 0:10 — Welcome to the Wine Road Podcast; Katie and Susie introduce themselves 0:20 — Meet Susie Selby: owner, winemaker, and national sales manager of Selby Winery — and what it means to run an independent winery as a sole proprietor with no partners or investors 1:05 — Sonoma County harvest season: night picks starting at 12:30 AM and 3:30 AM, checking tonnage, estimating tank space, and making sure vineyard crews start in the right place 2:20 — What's coming into the winery this harvest: Sauvignon Blanc arrives first, with Chardonnay coming next 2:30 — Tasting the 2024 Selby Chardonnay and Susie's "old-school" Chardonnay philosophy: barrel fermentation, French oak, approximately 20% new oak, and a Burgundian style 3:45 — The Selby Winery origin story: starting the winery with her father in the late 1990s and making the wines they loved instead of chasing the buttery, heavily oaked Chardonnay trend. "The backup plan is to drink it." 5:10 — The Robert Redford story: how Sundance selected Susie as its Chardonnay winemaker for 8–10 years — and why she didn't initially realize "Bob" was Robert Redford 7:00 — A winemaker dinner at Sundance and the night Susie thought she was sitting next to Meryl Streep — but it was Glenn Close 8:45 — Selby wines at the White House: wines ordered during the Clinton administration, served frequently during the Bush administration, and Selby Sauvignon Blanc becoming a house white during the Obama administration 9:40 — How Selby wine actually got into the White House: a Hotel Healdsburg "bring your own magnum" party, a call to the White House Usher's Office, and an unexpected private tour 11:50 — Hospitality comes full circle: discovering that the White House staffer giving Susie the tour had visited her tasting room years earlier and spent two hours barrel tasting with her 13:20 — Sonoma County wine industry camaraderie and how the relationship between wineries shifted from competition toward greater collaboration after COVID 15:15 — The founding of the Wine Road in 1976, personal winery recommendations, and the lost art of spontaneous Wine Country weekends 17:15 — Women in winemaking: the Carol Shelton story and how dramatically opportunities for female winemakers have changed since the 1970s 18:30 — Susie's early winemaking career at Rabbit Ridge, where her name is still written on the warehouse door at what is now Matrix Winery 19:15 — Where to eat in Healdsburg: El Sombrero vs. Guadalajara, favorite restaurants, and why choosing just one is nearly impossible 22:30 — The story of Selby Bobcat Zinfandel: a cult-favorite, approximately 500-case wine at 17% alcohol, named after a bobcat Susie spotted in the vineyard 25:00 — Visiting Selby Winery in downtown Healdsburg: the courtyard patio, intimate tasting experience, and Raphael's personalized approach to wine tasting 26:30 — Susie's father and Selby Winery co-founder: a renowned spine surgeon, international wine collector, and the dream that inspired them to start a winery together 28:20 — Losing her father unexpectedly to an aneurysm at age 61 and Susie's decision to stay in California and continue building Selby Winery 29:20 — What Susie's father would think of Selby Winery today: "I think he'd be proud." 29:50 — Susie's wine pricing philosophy: making approachable, affordable wines you can open on a Tuesday night—not just save for Saturday 31:30 — Exploring the Selby Winery portfolio: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, three Zinfandels, dessert wines, and port 34:50 — Fancy Nancy and Naughty Nancy: a late-harvest Gewürztraminer dessert wine and new white port named after Susie's 90-year-old mother, Nancy 36:30 — Which Selby wine is most like Susie? Not the elegant Chardonnay or powerful Bobcat Zin—it's the Carignan: low-maintenance, fun to drink, and hard to pronounce 38:30 — Susie's dream wine to make next: Vermentino or Arneis and her interest in unique white grape varieties 39:30 — Old Healdsburg memories: Charcuterie, Bistro Ralph's, Scopa, Fitch Mountain Eddie's, street dances, Molly Malone's, and favorite dishes locals still remember 43:30 — Healdsburg happy hours and affordable Wine Country experiences: Matheson, its rooftop "reverse happy hour," Spoonbar, and where locals find great value 45:00 — How Wine Road helps visitors plan a Sonoma County wine trip: printed maps, personal recommendations, chat, itinerary planning, and a searchable winery database 47:30 — Susie the musician: playing drums in Vertical Flight with Michael DeLoach, her sister Betsy on saxophone, and Adam Lieb on guitar 49:10 — Cloverdale karaoke nights with Katie and Gina Mazzocco — and plans for a possible band debut at Susie's "bring your own magnum" party 50:30 — Final toast: to the Chardonnay, to Bob, to Dave, and to next time Wines Mentioned Selby Russian River Chardonnay (2024) Selby Dave Selby Reserve Chardonnay Selby Sauvignon Blanc Selby Bobcat Zinfandel Selby Carignan (2021, Peterson Ranch) Selby Cabernet Sauvignon Selby Pinot Noir and Dave Reserve Pinot Noir Selby Grenache Selby Syrah Selby Merlot Selby Old Vine Zinfandel Selby Otto's Block Zinfandel Fancy Nancy Late Harvest Gewürztraminer Naughty Nancy White Port Selby Port Healdsburg & Sonoma County Places Mentioned Selby Winery — Downtown Healdsburg El Sombrero — Healdsburg Guadalajara — Healdsburg The Matheson — Healdsburg Spoonbar — Healdsburg Campo Fina — Healdsburg Charcuterie, Bistro Ralph's, Scopa, Fitch Mountain Eddie's and Molly Malone's — former Healdsburg favorites Rabbit Ridge / Matrix Winery Rockpile — Sonoma County Hotel Healdsburg Cloverdale Railroad Station About Selby Winery Selby Winery is an independently owned winery based in downtown Healdsburg, California. Owner and winemaker Susie Selby produces a diverse portfolio of Sonoma County wines, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Merlot, dessert wines, and port. About the Wine Road Podcast The Wine Road Podcast explores the wineries, wines, people, food, events, and stories of Northern Sonoma County, including Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley. Hosted by Katie Ambrosi of Wine Road, the podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of Sonoma County Wine Country and introduces the people who make it such a special place to visit.

You Don't Need to Push Harder: Creating Capacity in Your Business with Lissy DonovanWhat if the thing holding your business back isn't your strategy?What if you simply don't have the capacity to implement it?Think about how many business owners start their day: wake up, grab the phone, check the email, answer the DMs, scroll for a minute, solve a problem, and we're working before our feet even hit the floor.Then the actual day begins.Clients need us. Employees need us. There are decisions to make, fires to put out, services to deliver—and somewhere in there, we're also supposed to find the time and energy to actually grow the business.In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, I'm joined by Lissy Donovan, business strategist, ICF PCC coach, and Certified Pumpkin Plan Strategist who specializes in working with therapists, physical therapists, medical practice owners, and other service-based business owners.Lissy has spent 16 years working with small business owners and eight years coaching around burnout recovery and capacity building. She's helped business owners grow 3–10x while creating businesses that don't require them to remain the single point of failure.And today, we're talking about capacity.Not another productivity hack.Not “drink more water.”Not “just hire someone.”We're talking about what it actually takes to create enough space—in your life AND your business—to think, make better decisions, implement the strategy, and build something that doesn't require every ounce of you.In this episode, we talk about:How your capacity as a human directly affects your capacity as a business ownerWhy constantly operating in reactive mode makes it difficult to growThe hidden cost of starting your day immediately responding to everyone elseWhat rest actually looks like for an entrepreneurWhy creating more capacity requires intentional actionThe uncomfortable truth that creating capacity may take MORE time and effort upfrontWhy waiting for business to “calm down” usually doesn't workHow to start creating space to work on your business instead of constantly working in itWhat happens when the owner becomes the single point of failureHow better capacity can lead to better strategy, better decisions, and ultimately a stronger businessHere's the truth:You probably aren't going to wake up one morning and magically have more time.Your inbox isn't going to empty itself. Your clients aren't going to stop needing you. And your calendar isn't suddenly going to hand you three uninterrupted hours to figure out the future of your business.At some point, we have to intentionally create that space.And Lissy gives us some fantastic places to start.https://www.lissydonovan.com/Join the newsletterYouTubeInstagramWant to strengthen your local visibility with LESS of your capacity?Grab my FREE Google Business Profile workshop. I'll show you what to do, where to do it, and how to optimize your profile so that when people in your community are searching for what you offer, your studio has a better chance of showing up.

Royce McKean of Tiki Wine in North Canterbury's Waipara chats with us about buying an 800-acre sheep farm (plus a neighbouring 100 acres) in 2004, planting vines in 2005–06, and starting as a contract grower before releasing Tiki's first wine—a 2009 single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc—then expanding into Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir plus others.Royce describes relying on experienced viticulture support including Dr Dave Jordan, the challenge of launching a new brand during the post-2008 oversupply, and the origin of Tiki, Maui, Waiata and Koro brand names.He shares highlights including making wines for his parents, and announces Tiki's approval for regenerative certification by A Greener World, while discussing wider regenerative goals via the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation. He closes by sharing why he'd choose Woody Harrelson as his dream wine companion.www.tikiwine.comwww.nzwinepodcast.comwww.instagram.com/nzwinepodcastMusic track featured on this podcast: ‘Here He Was' – courtesy of Brent Page. Dog Squad Music

Dr. Damien Wilson from the Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is his first time on the show. The pr0moter of the International Canned Wine Competition was our guest on this episode, in 2021. Dan Berger will mention this during the show.   Before the show, they were talking about what’s new in the wine business and they landed on new packaging and marketing ideas. The subject of wine in cans keeps coming back. Dan has heard of a French Beaujolais that came in cans, on the east coast of the US, in the early 1950s. It wasn’t very good because the liners in the cans were no good. Dr. Wilson explains that the new liners today are superb.   There has been a canned wine competition in Mendocino for about the last 10 years. It’s the one on this CWC episode from 5 years ago. Dan Berger will be running it this year, on December 9, in Santa Rosa. Look for California Wine Country to be on the site. Even From A Can, into a Glass The most amazing thing about this is that canned wine and pre-mixed cocktails are hot as a pistol. They are selling very well. Up to about 2 years ago, the process of canning wine properly wasn’t well known. Wine is a very special product. The best selling canned wine is called Maker. Meg Maker, the owner, hired a special person only to handle the product for the canning process. Special practices have resulted in best product results. Dan suggests that a canned wine should be poured into a glass, otherwise you can’t smell it very much in the can. Dan has even seen wine in an aluminum pouch, in Australia. Non-Alcoholic wines are also a new market. Oceano Wines produces wines with the alcohol removed.   They are tasting a Sauvignon Blanc in a can, that snaps open, from Foursight, where Joe Webb is the winemaker. Dan says it has the exact bouquet that you want from a Sauvignon Blanc.   There are two glasses of wine in each can. Dr. Wilson suggests this is a way to get people back into drinking wine. It is so convenient. It is also easy to chill. They would sell very well in any convenience store near the beach.  

When you think of our wine exports you might think of people sipping Sauvignon Blanc in London, NYC, maybe Melbourne. But what about New Delhi? Currently India represents a very small export market for New Zealand wine, but with a new free trade agreement there looks to be a real opportunity there. Despite having a population of 1.4 billion our next guest is India's first and only qualified Master of Wine. Sonal Holland joins Jesse.

New Zealand wine growers could be at an advantage specialising in Sauvignon Blanc. A new report shows Australia's exports have sunk to a 22-year low, exporting less than 600 million litres for the first time since 2004. New Zealand volumes increased to more than 300 million litres over the same period, as global consumption of alcohol falls for the third year in a row. Invivo Wines Co-Founder Tim Lightbourne told Mike Hosking sav is wildly popular with buyers in the UK and US. He says during hot summers, it looks like the shelves have been ransacked. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Winner of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the recent Halliday Awards we hear from Andrew Marks about the win and how the vineyard was established by his family.@thewineshowaustralia @gembrookhill

In this ongoing historic shift we are seeing in the VinePair tasting room, Sauvignon Blanc emerges as yet another variety in the US that offers a wider spectrum of expressions than anywhere else in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're posting on Instagram because you know your studio should be there—but you're not quite sure whether all that posting is actually helping you get seen, build trust, or increase enrollment, this episode is for you.I'm joined by Katelyn Rhoades, Forbes-featured entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Enfluence Marketing Studio, and host of the top-ranked podcast Call Her Creator. Katelyn has grown a community of more than 350,000, built a seven-figure business from scratch, and partnered with brands including Adobe and Meta.But this conversation isn't about becoming an influencer.It's about using Instagram to grow a local studio business.We talk about what studio owners should actually be posting, how to create content that reaches the right people in your community, and why you don't have to become a full-time content creator—or even love talking to the camera—to make Instagram work for your business.And then I put Katelyn on the spot.I gave her a real-world scenario: You're a dance studio owner heading into enrollment season. What would you do on Instagram to get more students through the door?What followed was basically a mini masterclass.In this episode, we talk about:How local businesses should think differently about InstagramWhat to post when enrollment is your goalHow to create content for the people who are actually likely to buyTalking-head videos vs. Reels vs. graphics, and where each fitsWhy you don't need a massive following to make Instagram valuableHow to turn visibility into trust and, ultimately, enrollmentPractical content ideas you can start using immediatelyIf your studio is doing great work but not enough people know about it yet, this conversation will give you some incredibly practical ways to change that.Grab ⁠⁠The Visibility Vault™⁠⁠⁠ : 150+ Canva templates + done-for-you captions to help you stay consistent and get seen online. FollowKatelyn on IG: @thekatelynrhoadesCall Her Creator on IG: @callhercreatorKatelyn on YouTubeKatelyn on LICompany - Enfluence Studio Want to strengthen your local visibility beyond Instagram?Grab my FREE Google Business Profile workshop. I'll show you what to do, where to do it, and how to optimize your profile so that when people in your community are searching for what you offer, your studio has a better chance of showing up.

Heute geht es ins Remstal, nach Großheppach zum Weingut Bernhard Ellwanger. Mein Gast ist Sven Ellwanger, der den Betrieb gemeinsam mit seiner Schwester Yvonne führt. Auf den ersten Blick wirkt dieses Weingut bodenständig, gewachsen und angenehm unaufgeregt. Im Gespräch zeigt sich aber schnell, wie viel Bewegung in diesem Betrieb steckt: Sauvignon Blanc, Junges Schwaben, Bio-Weinbau, Piwis, Spontangärung, starke Privatkundschaft, Rotweinambition – und eine Region, die noch immer mit alten Klischees zu kämpfen hat. Im Zentrum der Episode stehen drei Weine: ein Muskat-Trollinger Rosé, ein Roter Riesling und eine Lemberger-Syrah-Cuvée. Der Muskat-Trollinger Rosé zeigt, dass Duftigkeit, Frucht und Leichtigkeit nicht banal sein müssen. Sven beschreibt ihn als einen der wichtigsten Weine des Betriebs – trocken ausgebaut, aromatisch, frisch und mit einem kleinen Anteil maischevergorener Partie, der dem Wein zusätzlichen Grip gibt. Der Rote Riesling erzählt eine besondere Geschichte: Im Weinberg wurde eine Mutation in einer alten Rieslinganlage entdeckt – eine Fruchtrute mit weißen Rieslingtrauben, eine andere mit rötlichen Beeren. Aus diesem Zufall wurde eine eigene Selektion, die heute als ernsthafter Wein im Sortiment steht: körperreicher, fülliger und säureärmer als klassischer Riesling, aber dennoch mit eigener Riesling-Prägung. Die Lemberger-Syrah-Cuvée führt schließlich mitten in die Frage, wie sich Württemberg heute verändert. Lemberger bringt kühle Beerenfrucht, Frische und regionale Identität; Syrah ergänzt Würze, Körper, Pfeffer, dunklere Noten und Struktur. Im Glas begegnen sich regionale Herkunft und internationale Rebsorte erstaunlich selbstverständlich. Außerdem sprechen wir über Svens Zeit in Neuseeland, Sauvignon Blanc und Fumé Blanc, über die Gruppe Junges Schwaben, über Bio-Weinbau, Bodenaufbau, Humus, Begrünung und Pflanzenschutz, über den Gravitationskeller, über ProWein, Wine Paris, Export, alkoholfreie Produkte und die Zukunft eines Familienweinguts mit großer Sortenvielfalt. Eine Folge über ein Württemberg, das sich leise verändert hat – pragmatisch, beharrlich, bodenständig und im Glas sehr überzeugend.

Head to vibrant, fabulous South Beach on Episode 281 of Drink the Movies to celebrate the hilarious, heartwarming comedy classic, The Birdcage. We break down brilliant performances, the unforgettable chaotic family dinner, and the sharp wit that makes Mike Nichols' film an absolute masterpiece of farce. To toast to Agador Spartacus and all his chaotic culinary glory, we are shaking up a bright, spirited custom cocktail: My Guatemalanness. Untie your apron, dodge the toast, and join us as we raise a glass to living life loudly and proudly!In This Episode, We Explore:The genius of Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and the timeless art of cinematic farceBehind-the-scenes stories from the set and the film's lasting cultural impactDeconstructing the pitch-perfect pacing and comedic timing of the ultimate family dinner sequenceFeatured Cocktail Recipe: My Guatemalanness4 oz Sauvignon Blanc1 oz White Rum0.75 oz Passion Fruit Puree0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice0.5 oz Triple SecInstructions: Add all ingredients except the Sauvignon Blanc to a shaker tin with ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Top with the Sauvignon Blanc and gently stir to combine.Join the Community:Love film and mixology? Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, and visit our website to explore our complete archive of movie-inspired cocktail recipes.Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drinkthemovies.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Please Drink Responsibly*

Although the Loire Valley is most famous for the famous for the Sauvignon Blancs of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé (especially after Taylor Swift drove tons of people to buy Sancerre – thank you Taylor!), there is a white grape that has a longer and more prestigious history in the Loire --  Chenin Blanc is the true star this region! Map: Loire Valley Wines Along the longest river in France, Chenin can make every style of wine on a diversity of terroir. As part of my series on the greatest wine regions of the world, Chenin must be featured. And three regions of Middle Loire Valley showcase the greatness of this grape in all styles: Vouvray, Savennières, and Quarts de Chaume.   In Touraine, Vouvray has a long history for making every style imaginable of Chenin. Since Roman times, wines have been made in this region and since the Middle Ages, the area has produced top drawer Chenin Blanc that caught the eye of everyone from Dutch traders to French royalty to the bourgeois. Today more than 50% of what is made is sparkling wine, but Vourvray also produces every style from bone-dry(sec) to very sweet (sec). In the show I talk about how this region can make such a variety of Chenin styles.   The other two great regions for Chenin Blanc are west of Touraine in Anjou. The styles couldn't be more diverse in this section of the Loire. Savennières, grown on schist, produces the region's best dry Chenin, with excellent fruit, minerality, and a multitude of other interesting aromas and flavors, which I describe.   In the Coteaux du Layon, the grand cru of Quarts de Chaume produces Chenin's most celebrated sweet wines. Special conditions make it possible for Botrytis to develop most years and, although they have been celebrated for centuries, these wines are some of the least known, yet best sweet wines that exist in today's wine world.   These are wines you need to know about (and try!). They are truly some of the greatest wines in the world and certainly the most prestigious of the Loire Valley.   Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________ CHECK OUT MY NEW SPONSOR!!!  This show is brought to you by my NEW exclusive sponsor, Grapes the Wine Company – an actual brick and mortar store located in White Plains, New York that has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the most influential wine retailers in America. It is a store owned by my friend Daniel Posner, who has been on the show! When I was looking for a new sponsor, I wanted a small retailer who had the flexibility, contacts,  and know-how to get us the wines that we really want. I'm so thrilled that Daniel is now a part of our Wine For Normal People community and I hope you will support him by going to https://www.grapesthewineco.com/   

On this week's episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we couldn't help but wonder: what drew the Sex and the City star to jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc? Listen in to find out.Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.com. Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life.FOLLOW US:TikTok: @wineenthusiastInstagram: @wineenthusiastFacebook: @WineEnthusiast

Can Master Sommelier Carlos Santos identify an Australian Sauvignon Blanc completely blind?In this episode of the Got Somme Blind Wine Tasting Series, Angus O'Loughlin pours Carlos a youthful and aromatic white wine filled with classic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics.Carlos immediately discovers a pale straw colour, slight spritz and a pungent nose packed with asparagus, gooseberry, green apple, lemon and passionfruit. On the palate, he finds high acidity, warm alcohol, savoury notes and no obvious oak influence.He correctly identifies the grape variety, vintage and almost the exact alcohol percentage, but can he identify where in Australia it was produced?The wine is revealed as the 2025 Bunderra Estate Sauvignon Blanc from Blackwood Valley, Western Australia.Angus and Carlos compare the wine with the more intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc styles of Marlborough, the mineral and restrained wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, and the Bordeaux-inspired Sauvignon Blanc blends commonly produced in Margaret River.They also explore whether Australian Sauvignon Blanc is entering a new era, moving beyond the aggressively herbaceous styles that dominated the category during the 2000s and finding a more balanced Australian identity.Is Blackwood Valley one of Australia's most underrated Sauvignon Blanc regions?In This EpisodeWatch the full blind tasting to see how close Carlos gets.How to identify Sauvignon Blanc in a blind wine tastingClassic Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavoursAustralian versus New Zealand Sauvignon BlancMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc compared with SancerreSauvignon Blanc from Blackwood Valley, Western AustraliaWhy slight bubbles can indicate a youthful white wineIdentifying oak, acidity and alcohol during a blind tastingMargaret River's connection to Bordeaux-style winesWhether Sauvignon Blanc is making a comeback in AustraliaDeveloping a uniquely Australian Sauvignon Blanc styleEpisode Chapters00:00 A seriously pungent wine00:18 Analysing the colour, bubbles and appearance00:37 Asparagus, gooseberry and passionfruit aromas01:04 Tasting the acidity, alcohol and texture01:20 Carlos makes his grape variety call01:53 Guessing the vintage02:02 The wine is revealed02:23 Discovering Blackwood Valley03:06 Marlborough versus Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc04:04 Bunderra Estate Sauvignon Blanc04:14 Finding the middle ground between France and New Zealand04:53 Margaret River and Bordeaux-style Sauvignon Blanc05:29 Is Sauvignon Blanc returning to favour?06:28 What should Australian Sauvignon Blanc taste like?Australian Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc blind tasting, Master Sommelier blind tasting, Carlos Santos Master Sommelier, Got Somme podcast, Bunderra Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Blackwood Valley wine, Western Australian wine, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre wine, Pouilly-Fumé, Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc, Australian white wine, wine tasting tips, how to blind taste wineSubscribe to Got Somme for more blind wine tastings, honest bottle reviews and conversations exploring the people, regions and stories shaping the world of wine.

What if one of the greatest signs of success is realizing your business doesn't need you for everything anymore?At our recent Dancing House Open House, I looked around and realized something: my team had it covered.They were answering questions, connecting with families, talking confidently about what makes our studio different—and genuinely proud of the business they represent.Nobody needed me.And instead of feeling unnecessary, I felt free.In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, we're talking about what it really takes to move from being the person who does everything to building a business that can thrive without depending on you for every decision, problem, and task.We also dig into the dangerous "get" mindset:I'll hire when I get more clients. I'll delegate when I get more time. I'll step back when I get more revenue.Sometimes the thing you're waiting to "get" requires you to make the decision first.And maybe success isn't more students, more locations, more employees or more revenue.Maybe success is building a profitable business that serves people beautifully and gives you a life.If you're feeling stuck inside the business you created, take my free Sweet Spot Assessment. In about five minutes, you'll get a bird's-eye view of what's working, where you're getting stuck, and your greatest opportunity for growth.And if you want help unpacking what you discover, book a complimentary Clarity Call with me.One question to take with you from this episode:Where are you still acting like an employee inside the business you built?Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, Your Visibility Audit, Your Rebel Woman Life Map™  and Your Sweet Spot Assessment. Love today's podcast?

Down in the Valley@JosephPhelps @bvwines @StagsLeapWineCellars #wine #napavalleywine #podcast #radioshow #host Co hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man BobSIPS – In this episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes, we embark on an exhilarating journey through the rich and complex world of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon! Wines from Joseph Phelps, Stag's Leap, and Beaulieu Vineyards. From the aromatic notes of lemongrass and white pepper in the Sauvignon Blanc to the lush black fruits and velvety tannins of the Cabernets, our hosts share their tasting notes, humorous banter, and spirited ratings. Will the classic Joseph Phelps wines hold up against the storied legacy of Stags Leap Wine Cellars? Justin expands his tasting lexicon from glue to laundry products. It's a gift.  Tune in to hear their thoughts, ratings, and the delightful stories behind each bottle! We will be discussing these wines and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:6:23 Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc 20244 SIPS10:22 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 20224 SIPS15:48 Beaulieu Vineyards Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 20214 SIPS19:57 Beaulieu Vineyards Georges De Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 20225 SIPS26:25 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon 20224 SIPS32:44 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 20225 SIPSinfo@sipssudsandsmokes.comX- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsDownload your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing / FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Made Man BobExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeWine Tasting, Wine Cellars, Wine Ratings, Napa Valley Wines, Wine Reviews, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine Pairing, Wine Education, Wine Enthusiasts, Wine Recommendations, Tasting Notes, Premium Wines, Wine Industry, Wine Culture, Wine And Food, Wine History, Wine Collecting

Send us Fan MailNikau Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024A tasty Sauv Blanc from a family-owned, independent producer.Nikau Point is a beach on the North Island, and Marlborough produces 2/3 of New Zealand's wine from the NorthEast corner of the South Island.This is a tasty, balanced, inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc that drinks beyond its price tag.Not spiky or grassy, but bright and juicy.An excellent summer sipper at a nice price.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

What if the clarity you're waiting for doesn't come before the decision...What if it comes because of it?In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing some of the biggest decisions of my life. From leaving for New York at 18, to walking away from a marriage, rebuilding my business after hitting rock bottom, saying yes to a dream property I had no idea how I could afford, and ultimately finding the love I had been praying for.None of those moments came with certainty.None came with a roadmap.They all began the same way:I decided.If you've been waiting for more confidence, more proof, or more certainty before taking your next step, this episode is for you. We'll talk about why indecision keeps us stuck, how to recognize the difference between fear and true knowing, and why the evidence almost always comes after the decision.In this episode, you'll discover:Why waiting for clarity might be keeping you stuck.The difference between wanting something and deciding something.How to recognize the quiet voice of "knowing" over the loud voice of fear.Why every meaningful change in your life starts with one decision.How to identify your own next right step.A Question to Reflect OnWhat decision have you already made... but you keep pretending you haven't?Sit with that question.Notice what keeps coming back.Sometimes the answer isn't louder.It's quieter.And it brings peace.Ready for Your Next Right Step?If you're standing at a crossroads, in your business, your relationships, your leadership, or simply wondering what's next—I would love to help.I offer complimentary 45-minute Clarity Calls designed to help you cut through the noise, uncover what's really keeping you stuck, and leave with your next right step.

Taylor Swift may have made Sancerre the world's hottest white wine, but what makes it so special? Discover the fascinating French region behind this iconic Sauvignon Blanc, why wine lovers have treasured it for decades, and why it's perfect for summer. PLUS: these are the wines that deserve a place on your table next…

What if the next breakthrough in your business isn't another marketing strategy... but another conversation?As entrepreneurs, it's easy to believe that growth comes from doing more, posting more, emailing more, tweaking our website, or spending another afternoon behind the computer.But what if the very thing your business needs most isn't another hour at your desk?In this episode, Melissa shares a powerful lesson inspired by Brian Buffini's phrase, "Take the self out of self-employed," and explores why the most successful businesses aren't built in isolation, they're built through genuine relationships.Drawing from two recent experiences: hosting the inaugural Above the Barre dance educator conference and performing in a community dance production—Melissa reflects on where the real magic happens. Spoiler alert: it's rarely on the stage. It's in the conversations between the sessions, backstage, over coffee, and around the table.You'll also hear the story of a coaching client who came looking for more leads but left with something much more valuable: a fresh vision for growing her business by creating meaningful experiences instead of chasing more marketing tactics.In this episode, you'll discover:Why relationships are still your greatest business strategyHow meaningful conversations create opportunities algorithms never canWhy getting out from behind your computer may be the best marketing move you make this yearHow hosting a small event can attract your ideal clientsThe mindset shift from "I need more leads" to "I need more connection"If you've been feeling stuck, isolated, or like you're doing all the things without seeing the results you want, this episode is your reminder that business has always been, and always will be, about people.Resources Mentioned:✨ Take the Sweet Spot Assessment for a bird's-eye view of your business.✨ Book a complimentary Clarity Call to uncover your next best step and create a strategy that fits your business and your life.Because before your business grows...Your relationships do.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, Your Visibility Audit, Your Rebel Woman Life Map™  and Your Sweet Spot Assessment. Love today's podcast?

Est-ce que tu voudrais être mon partenaire de dégustation de vin?@MatanzasCreek @CambriaWines @CopainWines @SuduriWines @FreemarkAbbey #wine #podcast #radioshow #hostCo hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man BobSIPS – We'll accelerate your translation - Will you be my wine buddy? Join us for a delightful exploration of Jackson Family Wines in this episode of Sips, Suds, & Smokes! As they sip and savor these unique offerings, expect lively banter, humorous insights, and, of course, some spirited ratings.From the fresh and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc to the rich and complex Cabernet Sauvignon, our hosts share their tasting notes and opinions, revealing which wines shine and which leave them wanting more. Will the floral notes of the Pinot Noir steal the show, or will the creamy Chardonnay take the crown? Tune in to find out! We will be discussing these wines and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:4:50 Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc 20243 SIPS10:23 Cambria Estate Katherines Vineyard Chardonnay 20234 SIPS17:14 Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay 20224 SIPS24:20 Copain Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 20225 SIPS30:05 Siduri Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 20233 SIPSFreemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 20214 SIPSinfo@sipssudsandsmokes.comX- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB/Bluesky - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf. Available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast.Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsDownload your copy here:https://amzn.to/2XblorcThe easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes” Credits:TITLE: Maxwell Swing / FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparxTITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead & Jeff WoodsPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Talk Media Network, Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Made Man BobExecutive Producer: Good ol Boy MikeWine Tasting, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Ratings, California Wines, Wine Reviews, Wine Education, Wine Enthusiasts, Tasting Notes, Wine Pairings, Wine Production, Wine Regions, Wine Appreciation, Wine Styles, Wine Culture, Wine Trends, Wine History, Wine Value

Dr Darrell Lizamore of the Bragato Research Institute explains how New Zealand scientists are breeding new clones of Sauvignon Blanc, aiming for disease resistance, frost tolerance and better flavour without losing the grape's true identity.

Is your brand sending one clear message... or five different ones?If you've ever felt like your marketing isn't working, your website isn't converting, or Google and AI don't seem to understand what you do, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa introduces the first pillar of her Consistency Framework: Brand Consistency.Most business owners think they have a visibility problem, when in reality, they have a consistency problem.Your business name, logo, colors, tagline, website, and primary offer all work together to tell Google, AI, and your ideal clients exactly who you are and why they should choose you. When those pieces aren't aligned, your message becomes confusing, and confused businesses don't get found.Melissa also shares the four areas of consistency every business owner should evaluate:Brand Consistency – Is your name, visual identity, tagline, and core offer consistent everywhere?Business Logistics – Are your address, phone number, email, website, and business information accurate and matching across every platform?Messaging Consistency – Does your messaging clearly communicate who you serve, what you do, and why you're different?Marketing Consistency – Are you showing up regularly with valuable content?The truth? Most entrepreneurs spend all their energy trying to post more content while overlooking the first three areas that make their marketing effective in the first place.If you're ready to become the go-to option in your community, start by making sure your brand tells one clear, consistent story.In this episode, you'll learn:Why brand consistency matters more than you thinkThe four pillars of a consistent marketing strategyCommon branding mistakes entrepreneurs makeHow inconsistency hurts your visibility with Google and AIA simple audit you can do today to strengthen your online presenceReady to take the next step?Book a complimentary Discovery Call to discuss your visibility strategy, or explore Melissa's Google Business Profile Optimization service to create a clear, consistent online presence that helps you get found by the right people.Because before people can choose you...They have to understand you.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.Love today's podcast?

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Morgan and Chris break down the fall release, which is coming up on Tuesday, July 21. The release will include the first of the reds from the excellent 2025 vintage, including the Bedrock Heritage Wine, Evangelho Heritage Wine, Dolinsek Ranch, and Oakville Farmhouse, whites like Compagni Portis Heritage and Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, and even a red we have been holding from the 2023 vintage, Gambrels of the Sky Grenache and a very very special Angelica. 11:11 - 2025 Compagni Portis 19:20 - 2025 Sauvignon Blanc 27:55 - Bedrock Heritage 36:33 - 2025 Evangelho Heritage Wine 43:41 - 2025 Katushas Zinfandel 50:45 - 2025 Old Vine Zinfandel 55:22 - World Cup Talk 57:51 - Bag & Box Talk 01:00:09 - Knicks & Wine Talk Outro

Explore Dry Creek Vineyard in California's Dry Creek Valley with guest Darren Abel and returning guest Stephen Nasiatka. We discuss the winery's history, signature wines including Mariness and Spencer's Hill Petite Sirah, Sonoma wine country, and delicious food pairing ideas you can try at home. Dry Creek Vineyard has been a pioneer in California's Dry Creek Valley since 1972, helping shape the region into one of Sonoma County's premier wine destinations. In this Virtual Winery Visit, I'm joined by Darren Abel, Director of Hospitality and Retail Sales at Dry Creek Vineyard, along with returning guest Stephen Nasiatka, Founder and Chief Wine Officer of StephenUncorked and a Dry Creek Vineyard Ambassador. We begin with the story of winery founder David Stare, an MIT graduate with Boston roots, whose vision helped establish the first winery built in the Dry Creek Valley after Prohibition. Darren explains what makes the region's climate and soils so well suited to varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah, and why Dry Creek Vineyard has remained committed to producing wines that express the unique character of the valley. Along the way, we taste two featured wines: 2023 Mariness, a distinctive white Bordeaux-style blend with bright acidity, layered texture, and excellent food-pairing versatility. 2021 Spencer's Hill Petite Sirah, a rich yet approachable expression of Petite Sirah that showcases the winery's gentle approach to winemaking. Of course, the conversation wouldn't be complete without plenty of food pairing ideas. We discuss oysters, lobster, grilled steak, barbecue, braised short ribs, dark chocolate, and more, while I share my own pairing experiences with Mariness alongside pan-seared scallops and Spencer's Hill Petite Sirah with sausage and kale pasta. Whether you're planning a trip to Sonoma County or simply looking for inspiration for your next bottle of wine, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of California's most respected family wineries. In this episode, you'll learn: The history behind Dry Creek Vineyard and its role in reviving the Dry Creek Valley. Why the winery focuses on varieties that thrive in its unique terroir. The story behind Mariness and Spencer's Hill Petite Sirah. Practical food pairing ideas for both wines. What makes Dry Creek Vineyard a memorable stop when visiting Sonoma wine country.

In the wake of the recently-announced "Sauvy B" from Trinchero Family Wine and Spirits and famed winemaker Joel Gott, Adam, Joanna, and Zach discuss whether wine-based RTDs, particularly those that proclaim their wine affiliations proudly, can serve as a bridge, particularly for younger drinkers, from RTDs to wine, especially bottled wine. Will loving a Sauvignon Blanc-based canned spritz eventually convince someone to order a glass of wine at a restaurant, or pick up a bottle to have at home? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers!Zach is reading: Half of All Napa Vineyards Lost Money Last Year. How Are the Other Wineries Surviving?Joanna is reading: Exclusive: Trinchero Releases ‘Sauvy B,' a Wine Spritzer With Added ElectrolytesAdam is reading: California and Burgundy Gave Chardonnay a Reputation. Can Oregon Break Through?Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more of the story, photos and links to the wines featured, check out this episode's website page!I've launched a virtual wine membership with tasting kits shipped right to your door! Learn more about Sip With Nikki-The Tasting Room. Michael and I will be pouring our Sollevato Wines with over 20 other fantastic small production Napa wineries on August 16th, 2026 at the Tamber Bey Winery in Calistoga, CA. Tickets for the Crush Collective Wine Event can be purchased here and if your 20% listener discount doesn't automatically apply from the link, enter the code CC20SIP26 for 20% off!Episode Notes: My nephew Aidan just got back from his second training stint with the American army training in Germany — and once again came home with a suitcase of bottles for us to taste. He spent a weekend in Prague and was excited to bring back some Czech wine and spirts!This time he brought back :A semi-dry Sauvignon Blanc from Moravia in the Czech RepublicA deep and surprising German Dornfelder redA 38%-ABV Czech herbal liqueur one family member dubbed "Christmas in a bottle."Listen as we we gathered three generations at the beach house on Long Beach Island to taste our way through all three, with a lot of laughs, some very honest reactions, and a SOMMO app assist along the way.Cheers to Aidan for once again bringing home a taste of somewhere new.Links and Resources:Learn more about Sommo and download the app here! Use code NIKKI for a free month of Premium Access.Follow Sommo on InstagramSollevato Wines: We have limited 2023 Sangiovese and Grenache available and our 2023 Petite Sirah (bold, inky, and great for BBQ season) is also coming this fall. Sign up for the mailing list at sollevatowines.com to be the first to know.use code PODLISTENER for 10% off all of Nikki's wines on sollevatowines.comOther resources and links: If you'd like to Support the Podcast, you can buy us a glass of wine! Please and Thank you!Follow Nikki on Instagram for more behind the scenes look at life in Wine CountryEnjoy some of MY FAVORITE THINGS from our Sponsors:Use my VIP Friends and Family Link to sign up for Wine Spies! And use the coupon code NIKKI for $50 off your order of $200 or more!You NEED some delicious California Olive Oil from our awesome sponsor American Olive Farmer. Use code SipWithNikki for $10 off your order!

What if your pricing problem... isn't actually a pricing problem?So many business owners believe that charging more will finally solve their financial frustrations. But if you've raised your rates and still feel overworked, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly second-guessing yourself, this episode is for you.In this conversation, Melissa sits down with financial strategist and The Money Conversation author, Linda Hunt, to explore the hidden issues that keep service-based businesses stuck. From scope creep and weak boundaries to nervous system capacity and business structure, Linda shares why profitability starts long before you send the invoice.If you're ready to stop working harder for the same results and start building a business that truly supports your value, don't miss this episode.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why pricing problems often aren't pricing problems at all• The real reason raising your rates doesn't always increase profits• How your business structure impacts your confidence and decision-making• Why scope creep is a symptom, not the root problem• What nervous system capacity has to do with running a successful business• How to create a business that supports sustainable growth instead of burnoutConnect with Linda Hunt:Website: https://www.sumsolutions.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaahunt/Book: The Money Conversation: Speak the Truth. Set the Standard. Get Paid Without Apology.Ready to become the go-to option in your industry?If you're wondering whether your marketing, messaging, website, or Google presence is helping, or hurting, your visibility, schedule a Visibility Audit with Melissa.Together, you'll uncover what's working, what's holding you back, and the next best steps to grow your business with confidence.If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who needs to hear this conversation.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.Love today's podcast?

What if your marketing doesn't need more... it just needs to be more relevant?In this special episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa shares a live interview from the Pumpkin Planner Rock Facebook group with business strategist Donna Leyens.  (you can get in the group FREE and see other great interviews as well.)Together they explore one of the biggest questions business owners are asking today:How do we stay visible in an AI-driven world?The answer isn't chasing every new platform or shiny marketing tactic. It's building a strong foundation through clear messaging, a well-optimized Google Business Profile, and becoming the obvious choice in your community.Inside this conversation you'll learn:Why your Google Business Profile matters more than ever for AI searchHow AI pulls information from Google and other trusted online sourcesThe difference between being busy with marketing and being effectiveWhy relevance may be even more important than claritySimple ways to simplify your visibility strategyPractical marketing advice you can implement immediatelyMelissa also shares how implementing the Pumpkin Plan framework inside her own brick-and-mortar business helped increase summer enrollment by more than 250% Not by working harder, but by refining her message and focusing on the right customers.Whether you're a local business owner, service provider, or entrepreneur looking to stand out, this episode will help you stop guessing and start becoming the go-to option in your market.Resources Mentioned:• Free Google Business Profile Workshop• My Visibility Audit• Complimentary Clarity CallIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who wants to become more visible.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.Love today's podcast?

Get up close and personal with Jim White as he shares his insights on Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc and the region that has shaped it.

Before someone reads your website, watches your videos, or walks through your front door, they've already made a decision about your business.That decision is based on what they see.In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa Rose sits down with branding photographer Kristina Lynn to talk about the powerful role visual perception plays in building trust, attracting ideal clients, and positioning yourself as the obvious choice in your industry.With over 17 years of experience and a background in both marketing and portrait photography, Kristina shares why branding photography is about so much more than beautiful images. It's about creating visuals that tell the right story, communicate your value, and help your audience instantly understand who you are and why they should work with you.Whether you own a brick-and-mortar business or you're building a personal brand, this conversation will change the way you think about showing up online.In This Episode We Discuss:Why people make buying decisions before they ever read a word of your marketing.The difference between posting random content and using intentional brand imagery.How your photos influence trust, authority, and perceived value.Why consistency across your website, social media, and marketing matters.How branding photography helps attract the right clients—not just more clients.Common mistakes business owners make with their online images.The connection between professional photography, confidence, and charging what you're worth.Why "I'm not photogenic" is one of the biggest myths holding entrepreneurs back.Memorable TakeawayVisibility isn't just about being seen. It's about being perceived the way you want to be remembered.Your photos are one of the fastest ways to communicate who you are, what you stand for, and the experience clients can expect from working with you.Connect with Kristina LynnWebsite: https://www.kristinalynnphoto.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinalynnphotographyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristinaLynnPhotography/Ready to Increase Your Visibility?If you're wondering whether your online presence is communicating the right message, start with Melissa's Visibility Audit.Together, you'll review your website, Google Business Profile, and social media to ensure your messaging, visuals, and positioning are working together to attract your ideal clients—not confusing them.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Visibility Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.Love today's podcast?

When Shekar Sathyanarayana, founder of Nalla, began visiting wineries in Santa Barbara and talked about Indian food, winemakers loved the food, but had never paired it with wine. Now, Nalla has brought Indian food and wine pairing to over 100 events hosted at wineries and other venues and Shekar shares what he has learned about match Indian food and wine. Detailed Show Notes: Shekar's background: 1st generation South Indian, grew up in Kansas, was a talent agent and lawyerNalla foundingStarted as Indian food gatherings (2016) to explore different Indian cuisinesShekar knew nothing about wine, started driving to Santa Barbara wine country and learningWineries said they'd never paired wine and Indian cuisine beforeNalla experiences, officially launched 2023Where South Asian cuisines and wine industry meet, includes culture (live music, dance, decor - e.g. - Thali plates, plates with small bowls in them)Done 100+ events at wineries and 3rd party venues1st winery partner was Brecon Estate in Paso Robles, learned Albarino and samosas work well togetherDoes 4 entrees, each from a different region, coursed w/ 2 wine glasses side by side, and data captured on preferences~25-50 guests at each eventLarge market opportunity: 2.1B South Asians globally, ~6M in the US; highest household disposable income (~$100k for South Asian, ~$150k for Indians); very food forward and know little about wineIndian wine~200 wineries in IndiaGrow varieties to sell (e.g. - rose), haven't figured out what grows best yet2 harvests / yearFocus is educating people about wine, not yet integrated w/ food4 components to “spicy” foodCapsaicin - the heat in chilis, gives a burning sensation; can be offset by milk/dairy which has casein, a protein that binds to capsaicinAromatics (e.g. - coriander, cumin, cinnamon, clove, cardamon) - no heat, but lots of smell and tasteSichuan pepper - gives a tingle, drying, numbing sensation (not common in Indian food)Piperine - key compound in black pepper, common in South Indian cuisine; can often flatten winesIndian food & wine pairing - match aromatics w/ wine, heat comes secondCapsaicin and alcohol make the heat worse, try to stay

Every business eventually hits a plateau.You know the feeling. You're working hard, showing up consistently, and doing all the things you've been told to do—but the growth you're looking for just isn't happening.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's been happening inside my own brick-and-mortar business, The Dancing House.Over the past year, I've pulled every major growth lever available:✔️ Increased our prices and positioned ourselves as a premium offering.✔️ Reduced expenses and improved profitability.✔️ Tightened operations and systems.But none of those changes explain why we're experiencing our best summer enrollment in 17 years.The biggest shift came when I became certified in the Pumpkin Plan framework and used my own business as the test case. Instead of focusing solely on who we are, what we do, and who we serve, I went deeper. I started listening more closely to what our customers were actually saying.That insight changed everything.In this episode, I'm sharing:• The growth levers every business owner should understand• Why most marketing messages miss the mark• How customer language can transform your visibility• The messaging shift that helped drive our strongest summer enrollment ever• Why clarity beats complexity when it comes to marketingIf your business feels stuck, plateaued, or like you've tried everything, this conversation may help you identify the next lever to pull.And make sure you listen all the way to the end—I have a special offer exclusively for podcast listeners.Resources Mentioned: