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This is our second Tasting Panel on the Banter Barrels where our panel go through a tasting on each of them and make a plan on what to do with them.So we have the same crew together for this Barrel, Leigh Attwood from Backwoods, Dean Druce from Corowa Distilling Co and John Carberry from Murray River Cooperage.This particular barrel we are loving how it is maturing and we cannot wait to share it with you all.Have a listen to how excited we all are and let us know what you think of the plan.f you get a chance we hope you can sit and listen with a dram in a comfortable chair, but of course you can listen almost anywhere, wherever you listen we trust you will enjoy the Banter over Whisky. If you have any feedback, ideas or questions for the Banter crew please feel free to contact us on Instagram, Facebook or email banteroverwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Or chase up one of the crew with Adrian @that_whisky_place, Brad @banter_over_whisky and Vic @vic.whiskey

So the cat's out of the bag!! the podcast crew have put down some barrels a couple of years back and this is the first of a series of episodes where we go through the barrels and make a plan on what to do with them.This Barrel is at Backwoods Distilling Co, and naturally we have Leigh Attwood from Backwoods with us on the panel. We also have John Carberry from Murray River Cooperage as he re-coopered the Barrels for us.And then because we have casks with Corowa as well we are also joined by Dean Druce.We are super excited about this whisky and keen to share it with you all.If you get a chance we hope you can sit and listen with a dram in a comfortable chair, but of course you can listen almost anywhere, wherever you listen we trust you will enjoy the Banter over Whisky. If you have any feedback, ideas or questions for the Banter crew please feel free to contact us on Instagram, Facebook or email banteroverwhiskypodcast@gmail.com Or chase up one of the crew with Adrian @that_whisky_place, Brad @banter_over_whisky and Vic @vic.whiskey

You're listening to Bardtenders! In this episode of The Mixing Glass, Aaron Joseph joins the Bardtenders to discuss his career in the hospitality industry and what it means to provide genuine hospitality. He shares his experiences on what it means to consult for businesses and execute their plans through expertise, experience, and communication throughout the entire process and beyond. Don't miss out on this final interview from Louisville, Kentucky at the Elevate Conference 2024.  ------------Aaron, a beverage consultant, has been an active participant in the hospitality industry for over 19 years.  He has spent time behind the bar in varied roles, from 2001 to present. Starting at the esteemed Inn at Perry Cabin located in St. Micheals Maryland, Aaron has visited and worked at number of establishments including La Samana( St. Maarten), Bourbon Steak located in the Four Seasons Washington D.C., Wit and Wisdom located in the Four Seasons Baltimore, and R.bar located in R.house ( Baltimore). Through these experiences, Aaron has found his passion for the creation of award-winning cocktails as well as a genuine love for taking care of the guest. Currently, Aaron is using his many talents to serve as a beverage consultant in the Baltimore area where he has designed bar build-outs, created beverage menus and advised on numerous bar programs throughout the D.M.V.(D.C. Maryland, Virginia area). Aaron has also created cocktails for Major Brands on National Levels as well as small brands local to his Market. Through his hard work and crafty cocktail creation, Aaron has had cocktails published in national magazines, Chilled, Food and Wine Magazine, Tasting Panel, Imbibe, as well as hospitality-driven websites, Liquor.com, and Chilled.com.------------Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! You can also check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/Bardtenders to find ways to listen to the show, join our Discord, or subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content, ad-free episodes, and so much more! 

Why does wine feel so special, beyond just being a drink? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K chats with Wanda Mann, East Coast Editor for SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel. With over 16 years of experience in the wine industry, Wanda takes us on her journey from anthropology to wine expert, sharing what makes wine deeply anthropological. They discuss everything from the intersection of wine, culture, and history, the evolving inclusivity in wine, and why stories make every wine bottle memorable. The conversation also touches on the generational shifts in wine trends, the rise of non-alcoholic options, and why developing your palate should be a personal, ongoing journey. Listen in and explore the world of wine through a whole new lens!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Wanda Mann's journey through wine and culture (01:08) The anthropology of wine (05:00) What makes wine different from other beverages (13:27) Simplifying wine education for consumers (15:28) Younger generations and their evolving wine preferences (24:10) Non-alcoholic wine and industry innovations (29:27) Diversity challenges and progress in the wine industry (34:27) Wanda's father's influence as a chef on her passion for flavor (49:58) The role of wine in connecting people (54:42)   Additional Resources:

Every year, just as most of our holiday decorations are packed away and the world is focused on winter's snowscapes and the coming thaw of spring, the product development teams at Trader Joe's are laser-focused on the holidays, nearly a full year in the future. Consider this episode of Inside Trader Joe's a bit of back-to-the-future, or at least back-to-the-present, where we take you inside the Holiday Tasting Panel. This is a multi-day sensory extravaganza, where our panelists focus all their attention taste, value, and all the attributes that make a product just right for the holiday season lineup at Trader Joe's. Best of all, each of these gems is now available at your neighborhood Trader Joe's, just for the ho-ho-holiday season. Transcript (PDF)

For the second year, Binny's presents its list of the Top 50 Wines Under $50. Wine consultants from every Binny's location conducted their own tasting of their top wines of 2024; from favorites in crowded categories to esoteric, off-the-beaten path offerings, this list has something for everyone. This week on Barrel to Bottle, we're highlighting ten to try from this year's list, in no particular order. Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis 2022 Trefethen Dry Riesling 2023 Turley White Zinfandel 2023 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2022 Domaine Jean Marc Burgaud Morgon Les Charmes 2022 Girolamo Russo a Rina Etna Rosso 2022 Raul Perez Ultreia St. Jacques 2021 Domaine Drouhin Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2022 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Telegramme Chateauneuf du Pape 2021 Jansz Premium Rosé If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.  

Did a listener’s home-grown tomato outshine Jackie’s perfect one? If so, we’ll reveal the Tomato Triumph winner // We dig into Winter Squash! // Continuing our celebration of National Seafood Month, we’re joined by Craig Morris from Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers // We talk braising meats – fall’s ultimate comfort food // Pastry Chef Britany Bardeleben is here to chat about seasonal sweet treats // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel explores pears // Cynthia Nims is here to talk about preserving family recipes // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

Wanda Mann is the East Coast Editor of The SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel, and founder of "Wine with Wanda." Her writing has also been published in Food & Wine, Decanter, VinePair, and NAPA Magazine, and she has a loyal following on Instagram.Wanda is a speaker, host, and judge at wine events around the world, including the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, and the Women In Wine Leadership Symposium. She is also on the board of the Society of Wine Educators.You can find her at winewithwanda.com or on Instagram at WineDineWanda.

Scotch Malt Whisky Society ambassador and Tasting Panel chairperson Olaf Meier is a fountain of knowledge, driven by a limitless number of whisky stories and a huge passion for the Society and the wider whisky world. Olaf now finds himself celebrating his 20th year representing the Society. Despite having more than two decades of whisky experience, Olaf started his journey with humble beginnings, as Duncan Gorman finds out.

Meridith May is the owner of two national U.S. wine and spirits trade publications: The SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel. Meridith's career in the media spans over 40 years, first as a Vice President of Marketing for Los Angeles-based KIIS FM/KRLA radio, and then as Senior Editor at Patterson's Beverage Journal, which she ran until 2007 when she purchased the name and started The Tasting Panel, now the leading national wine and spirits industry magazine. She purchased the SOMM Journal in 2013, and it is now the leading wine education print publication for trade professionals.The Tasting Panel Women's Issue Jess and Meridith discussed in today's episode will be released digitally on May 1. If you liked this episode, please rate, review, and share our podcast to help others find it, too. 

"Wine Talks with Paul K" dives into the vibrant world of wine with the featured guest, Wanda Mann, who brings her extensive knowledge and passion to the conversation. In this not-to-be-missed episode, the main points covered are: 1. **Demystifying Wine Talk**: Paul K and Wanda Mann tackle the complexity of wine terminology, deliberating on how it can sometimes alienate new wine enthusiasts. They discuss the importance of simplifying wine language to make the experience more accessible and enjoyable for consumers. 2. **Consumer Trends and Preferences**: The discussion takes a turn into the latest trends in the wine industry, such as the rise of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol wines, and the increasing popularity of canned wines. Paul and Wanda weigh in on how these trends reflect the changing landscape of consumer behavior and the need for the wine industry to adapt. 3. **Diversity and Inclusion in the Wine Industry**: A significant portion of the conversation shines a light on the importance of diversity within the wine world. They share insights on the progress being made and the ongoing need for inclusivity, concerning both the consumers and professionals in the field, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation. 4. **Cultural and Generational Shifts**: This episode also delves into how wine is woven into the social fabric across different cultures and generations. Wanda and Paul discuss the role of organic and biodynamic wines, the irony surrounding new-age beverages, and the continuous shift in generational attitudes towards wine consumption. 5. **The Power of Storytelling in Wine**: Finally, the podcast emphasizes how each bottle of wine tells a story and that learning about wine is an endless journey. With anecdotes from Wanda Mann's own life and career, including her transition from the events director at Princeton Club to a respected wine enthusiast and writer, there's a personal touch that resonates with anyone who values the narrative behind their glass of wine. Wanda Mann is the East Coast editor of SOMM Journal and East Coast Editor of The Tasting Panel. A native New Yorker, she graduated from Pomona College in California. Through her event planning at the Princeton Club, she fell in love with wine, moving into the industry and eventually sharing her insights on a popular lifestyle blog aimed at women enthusiasts. A poignant story shared by Wanda highlights her father's determination to thrive as a chef in New York's diverse kitchens despite facing significant adversity, demonstrating that passion and grit can overcome barriers—a testament to her own path in the often-intimidating world of wine.

In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the flavour journey that takes place every time we uncork a bottle of whisky and then nose and taste it. It's a process that the Tasting Panel at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society goes through with every sample that is presented for possible inclusion in a Society bottling. So we caught up with Tasting Panel chair Kami Newton, to find out more about the different steps on this flavour journey and why we should take time to appreciate the complexities of what's in our glass.

Meridith May, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Tasting Panel Magazine & The SOMM Journal, offers a fascinating behind-the -scenes glimpse into the creation of these celebrated publications. She shares invaluable insights into the dynamic world of wine and spirits. Recorded at WSWA Access Live 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Before most of the world has even packed away its holiday decorations, Trader Joe's is busy developing new products for the following year's holiday season. How do we decide which products you'll see in stores during the holidays? Our Tasting Panel is at the heart of it, and in this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're taking you inside the Holiday Tasting Panel, a days-long event where our product developers put forth their best ideas for future holiday fare, and The Panel tastes and questions and ponders… and ultimately comes to consensus on which products will fill our shelves in the holiday season ahead. As an added bonus, we revisit the origins of one of our most beloved holiday sweet treats – Jingle Jangle – and chat with suppliers making a couple of this year's new creations. Transcript (PDF)

The Binny's Tasting Panel and wine consultants from all 45 Binny's locations have curated a list of the top 50 wines under $50 for 2023.  This week on Barrel to Bottle, we wanted to draw your attention to 10 wines that we really think you should check out, especially as the holidays approach. Trimbach Riesling 2020 Sigalas Santorini 2022 Lange Chardonnay Three Hills Cuvee 2021 Delille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc 2021 Champagne Palmer Brut Reserve GD Vajra Langhe Rosso 2022 Sandhi Pinot Noir 2021 Emeritus Pinot Noir Hallberg Ranch 2019 Pingus PSI 2020 Details by Senegal Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 You can check out the full list on our blog.  If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.

Did you know that every product on the shelves at your neighborhood Trader Joe's goes through a rigorous tasting process before we decide to sell it? Rigorous tasting? What the heck does that even mean, Trader Joe's? In a nutshell, it means we don't just offer something for sale because we can; we only offer those things that taste great and represent a great value. To make those decisions, we taste everything – and tasting is, perhaps surprisingly, not the same as eating. It's careful, it's considered, it's… rigorous. Tune in to the latest in our series of bite-sized episodes, ITJ ICYMI, to get a taste for yourself. Transcript (PDF)

In this Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast, Matt and Mark spend some time hanging out with Sebastien Gavillet, Head of Tasting Panel for the International Whisky Competition. The guys talk with Sebastien about his impressive background in the wine and spirits industries and how he got involved with the International Whisky Competition, the history of the International Whisky Competition and what makes it unique from all the other spirits competitions that are out there, and what the future looks like for the Competition. They also taste and review Dewar's Double Double 36-Year Old Blended Scotch, Amrut Indian Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky, and 2022 George T. Stagg Bourbon. This Episode of The Bourbon Life Podcast is sponsored by Liquor Barn, The Stave Restaurant, Three Chord Bourbon, and District 7 Social. Check out all of our amazing sponsors online at: www.liquorbarn.com  www.thestavekentucky.com  www.threechordbourbon.com

In this episode, I speak with Aaron Joseph to learn about Bourbon. If you are under 21, go ahead and skip this episode. With my daughter being in a school near Kentucky, John and I have discussed checking some bourbon trails, but I know nothing about the beverage, so I invited Aaron to get me up to speed on what I should know. Aaron Joseph is a beverage consultant who has participated actively in the hospitality industry for over 19 years. He has spent time behind the bar in various roles from 2001 to the present. Starting at the esteemed Inn at Perry Cabin located in St. Micheals, Maryland, Aaron has visited and worked at a number of the establishment, including La Samana( ST.Maarten), Bourbon Steak located in the Four Seasons Washington D.C., Wit and Wisdom located in the Four Seasons Baltimore, and R.bar located in R.house ( Baltimore). Through these experiences, Aaron has found his passion for the creation of award-winning cocktails as well as a genuine love for taking care of the guest. Aaron is using his many talents to serve as a beverage consultant in the Baltimore area, where he has designed bar build-outs, created beverage menus and advised on numerous bar programs throughout the D.M.V.(D.C. Maryland, Virginia area). Aaron has also created cocktails for Major Brands on National Levels and small brands local to his Market. Through his hard work and crafty cocktail creation, Aaron has had cocktails published in national magazines, Chilled, Food and Wine Magazine, Tasting Panel, Imbibe, as well as hospitality-driven websites, Liquor.com, Chilled.com Are you ready? Let's Roam! Please check out Aaron's business CAnE Collective for amazing mixers for cocktails and mocktails.

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Elisabeth (Elise) C. Terlato has worked in the wine industry for five years now, joining the family's company in October of 2018 as the Associate Marketing Manager. In this role, she was responsible for marketing and managing Terlato Wines International's Estate Division portfolio of brands, including Terlato Vineyards, M. Chapoutier, Mathilde Chapoutier, Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier, and Anselmi. Elise is the fourth generation to be involved in the family business, along with her sister, Jo, and brother, Tony. In 2020, Elise was promoted to Digital Marketing Manager, responsible for managing and growing the DTC business through e-commerce, social media, and various other digital platforms. In 2021, she spearheaded and managed two large-scale projects: the renovation and launch of Terlato.com and the Uncorked.com websites. In 2022, Elise advanced to Marketing Manager for Terlato's Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) side of the business. In this role, she is responsible for all direct marketing from family wineries, which includes increasing, creating, and analyzing promotions and programs to drive the Terlato Wine Group's (TWG) e-commerce business, assisting in all electronic and physical communications (including newsletters and websites), managing and executing content, driving business to websites, and managing all loyalty and club programming. Prior to joining Terlato, Elise worked at Foote, Cone & Belding (FCB) Global Chicago for three and a half years, where she progressed from an Assistant Account Executive to Account Executive. At FCB, she managed clients such as Choose Chicago, Bioverativ, and Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, she produced advertisements for high-profile brands such as Mazzoni and Adelphi scotch whisky, which were published in national beverage publications including Wine Spectator, Wine & Spirits, and The Tasting Panel. Elise also has experience working at Modern Luxury Publications in their marketing department. During her internships at the Il Poggione and GAJA wineries in the Tuscan and Piedmont regions of Italy, Elise studied the retail and production sides of the wine industry. She holds a bachelor's degree from Florida's University of Miami and is continuing her wine education with a WSET II (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) certificate and diploma in Wine Management and Gastronomy from Le Cordon Bleu in London. In this episode… For more than 50 years, Terlato Wines International has been influential in the wine and spirits industry. They introduced Pinot Grigio to America, revolutionized different varietals, and became a well-loved legacy brand. But they've never stopped looking for the next best thing for consumers across the globe, which is why they've grown year after year.  According to Elise Terlato, much of the brand's success comes from the ability to adapt, utilize cutting-edge technologies, and meet the consumer where they are. The digital world will only continue to expand, so it's crucial that wineries — including legacy brands — learn how to navigate this space and build their online presence. So if you're a brand that wants to embrace digital and reach a wider audience, what does Elise recommend?  In this episode of VINTed, Scout Driscoll is in conversation with Elise Terlato, DTC Marketing Manager at Terlato Wines International, to talk about legacy brands, marketing to the modern consumer, and getting involved in the digital world. Elise shares how Terlato is elevating and partnering with other brands, their strategies for connecting with younger consumers, and their mission to promote sustainability through their wineries and vineyards. 

Meridith May is the publisher and editor-in-chief of The Tasting Panel & The Somm. Starting her early career in radio, it's helped shape her vision and understand what an audience wants to know about. She's seen trends and generations change and her platform is always adapting to meet the needs of her audiences. Her one tip to future wine writers: be original, curious and always know your audience.

In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The guys sit down with Ivan Rauber from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Edinburgh, Scotland. We first met Ivan on a trip to Scotland in October of 2021. Alex aka @whiskyculture on instagram kindly hooked us up with a visit and Ivan has stayed in touch with the show ever since then. Ivan brings an INCREDIBLE wealth of whisky knowledge to the SMWS. His travels around the world for the golden dram is a must for the whisky enthusiast out there. Below is a little bit about the SMWS“The exploration of flavor and sharing our discoveries is what we're all about. Our members enjoy exclusive access to whiskies hand-picked by our expert Tasting Panel, from over 140 distilleries in Scotland and beyond. We bottle them at cask strength and offer a constant variety. How you drink them is entirely up to you.”You can follow Ivan on Instagram. @dram_chaser

Episode 765 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Laura Donadoni interviews Eliza Dilavanzo. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? About today's guest host: Hailing from Bergamo, Italy, her career started as a columnist and wine and food reporter for several prestigious Italian magazines such as Gambero Rosso and anchorwoman on the radio news for local and national radio networks; she also had her own food and wine show on the Italian broadcasting network Mediapason (second largest private tv network in Italy). Upon moving to the U.S., she translated her passion into The Italian Wine Girl blog, Instagram, Podcast and Youtube channel, spreading wine education and wine culture. She is a contributor and columnist for The Tasting Panel and The SommJournal magazines (published in the U.S. and in Canada). She is an official reviewer for the international wine guide Slow Wine. Her book Come il vino ti cambia la vita was launched in June 2020 in Italy and the English version will be published in the U.S., in Asia and Europe in 2021. She founded LA COM Wine Agency, a licensed wine importing company and a strategic P.R. and communications firm focused on wine and food industry. If you want to learn more visit: https://theitalianwinegirl.com/ About today's guest producers: 2010. Recruited by a hotelier who had just acquired an estate in the gorgeous Euganean Hills in Italy's Veneto region, Elisa was asked to help restore the estate's vineyards, which had been abandoned for decades. She was inspired to express all of those elements in her wines. She discovered that Fior d'Arancio, a unique variety of Yellow Muscat (Moscato Giallo) found in the area, grows particularly well in the volcanic terroir of the Euganean Hills. One of Elisa's main goals has been to promote the versatility of the sweet sparkling wine, which is traditionally served as a dessert wine. She proposes it as an aperitif as well, given its marked minerality. To achieve her goal, Elisa has involved owners of restaurants and wine bars, sommeliers and opinion leaders in the world of food and wine in her project, as well as anyone with the talent and imagination to make a contribution toward demonstrating the versatility of the Moscato Fior d'Arancio grape and driving her innovative project forward. Two people who were key to the success of Maeli are Gianluca and Desiderio Bisol, respectively the CEO and winemaker of the eponymous Prosecco winery in Valdobbiadene, who believed and invested in the project from the beginning. In addition to the award-winning Maeli Moscato Fior d'Arancio DOCG, Elisa also produces a still white wine, Bianco Infinito, made from her favored Moscato Giallo. The wine stands out for the aromatics and structure that are the result of the grapes from which it is made. Rosso Infinito, a red blend, and Dila, a traditional method sparkling wine, complete the Maeli portfolio. If you want to learn more about today's guest producers, you can by visiting: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisadilavanzo?originalSubdomain=it Instagram: @elisadilavanzo, @maeliwine Website: https://maeliwine.com/ Facebook: Maeli Wine Twitter: maeliwine More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: https://vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Back in the day, the only resource we had in the wine trade was Pattersons. A journal of all things beverage, it did not keep up with the times. Enter Meredith May, a savvy business woman who knew nothing of wine but knew publishing to save and turn the fledging periodical into a must have trade journal. The Somm Journal and the Tasting Panel are two growing trade magazines...hear why.

Monte worked in the restaurant industry since he was 15 years old and has over 20 years experience as a restaurant manager. Rising from bar manager, service manager, kitchen manager to GM for Wolfgang Puck in the first four years in management. During his time with Wolfgang Puck he was featured in David Steadman's book Beverage Biz is Show Biz. His restaurants were consistently named in best of categories of several Nashville magazines in reader and writer polls. His successful stewardship of these restaurants got him featured in Nashville Wine Press, The Tasting Panel, Restaurant Business Magazine, Nashville Scene, and many other publications. One of those restaurants was Acme Feed & Seed (the 31st highest grossing restaurant in the country at $18,500,000.) He later became Director of Opera-ions overseeing four restaurants including Acme. And he did it while maintaining work/life balance. Today, Monte is an expert restaurateur, restaurant coach, thought leader, author, and speaker. He works with restaurant owners and executives all over the country to maximize the success of their restaurant empire while still maintaining work/life balance. His proven system focuses on People, Product, Systems, Sales, and Profits. If you would like to schedule a complimentary call t with Monte please email him at hashtagrestaurateur@gmail.com Connect with us! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Follow the show over on Instagram Join our mailing list Catch all the good stuff over on TikTok! Want to Schedule A One-on-One with Kyle? Whether you're a restaurant owner who wants to take a deeper dive into a particular subject, or may you're thinking of starting your own restaurant, food truck, or ghost kitchen and want some insight or advice - click here to schedule a one-on-one with me. Support Our Sponsors The National Restaurant Owners Podcast is a complete labor of love - which means I would love it if you guys support our sponsors by clicking the link in my bio and using my referral code, so we can keep the lights on over here, and you can save $$$! 7Shifts - Head over to their website, and receive THREE months! Tap The Table - DM me TTT (@kyleinserra) - For a risk-free, 60 day trial! BentoBox - Head over to their website, enter code Fou6- for 50% off your set up fees. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/restaurantowners/message

This week we're unwinding with Deborah Parker Wong, the inspiring woman at the helm of the Slow Wine Guide. About Slow Wine: Formally born in Italy, the Slow Wine movement recognizes wineries that respect and reflect their local terroir and practice sustainable methods that benefit the environment. The Slow Wine Guide evaluates over 400 different wineries and personally interviews each one in order to create a well-informed, detailed review of the wines themselves and the people behind the production. "Slow Wine looks to tell their genesis stories, explain how their growing stance positively coincides with the environment, and offers thoughtful tasting notes beyond the ubiquitous “cherry notes” and “nicely structured” phrasing." - Mark Stock About Deborah Parker Wong: Deborah Parker Wong, DipWSET was appointed National Editor, USA for the Slow Food Slow Wine guide in 2020. As global wine editor for sister publications the SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel magazines, she has been writing about the beverage alcohol industry for these and other outlets since 2004. Deborah teaches as an adjunct professor in the Wine Studies departments at Santa Rosa Junior College and Cabrillo College and owns a Wine & Spirit Education Trust school offering Level 2 and Level 3 certifications. In addition to writing and speaking about wine, she consults to producer groups and judges wine competitions. Her motto is: To learn, read. To know, write. To master, teach. A partial archive of her published work can be found on her website.  Connect with Deborah: Twitter - @parkerwong Instagram - #deborahparkerwong Facebook - www.facebook.com/deborah.parker.wong Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahparkerwong/

The stories you don't hear in wine-education classes or read about in magazines are the most important ones out there. These are the stories of brutality and enslavement in vineyards—practices that continue to this day. Prepare to be shocked, surprised, and enlightened by Episode 97.Our guest Stephen Satterfield, the host of High on the Hog on Netflix, has worked as an activist on behalf of South African vineyard workers. Stephen is also a food writer, sommelier, podcaster, and the founder of Whetstone Media. Deborah Parker Wong is a writer, teacher, wine judge, and the Global Wine Editor of SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel magazines.

Ep. 619 Steve Raye interviews Deborah Parker Wong in this episode of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People. More about Deborah Parker Wong Deborah Parker Wong, DipWSET was appointed National Editor, USA for the Slow Food Slow Wine guide in 2020. As global wine editor for sister publications the SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel magazines, she has been writing about the beverage alcohol industry for these and other outlets since 2004. Deborah teaches as an adjunct professor in the Wine Studies departments at Santa Rosa Junior College and Cabrillo College and owns a Wine & Spirit Education Trust school offering Level 2 and Level 3 certifications. In addition to writing and speaking about wine, she consults to producer groups and judges wine competitions. Her motto is: To learn, read. To know, write. To master, teach. A partial archive of her published work can be found at www.deborahparkerwong.com Social media contacts: Twitter - @parkerwong Instagram - #deborahparkerwong Facebook - www.facebook.com/deborah.parker.wong Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahparkerwong/ For more information on Steve Raye you can check out Bevology inc here www.bevologyinc.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Have you ever tasted a wine "blind"? Do you even know what that means?  Marika Vida, a longtime wine director for The Ritz-Cartlon in NYC and now known as The Mom Somm, explains how to taste wines "blind" and why doing so will help you understand why you like the wines you like, and empower you to explore beyond your comfort zone. You'll also learn how to host an incredibly fun blind wine tasting party for your friends. About Marika Vida For the past decade, Marika Vida has been one of the most in-demand, highly respected wine professionals in the business. She has served as Wine Director of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park; Sommelier of the top-rated Laurent Tourondel Bistro BLT Market; Sommelier for the Philadelphia Ritz Carlton with ‘Top Chef' Winner Kevin Sbraga. She also developed the opening wine program at 10Arts with Chef Eric Ripert and Chef de Cuisine Jennifer Carroll. Under the auspices of her new consulting firm Vida et Fils, she most recently consulted as the Wine Director of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park. Her most recent project there was the critically acclaimed Phenomenal Femmes Program, which featured female winemakers from around the globe, including a popular dinner series. Marika also consults for Architectural Digest and Wines of Provence. She was recently the Consulting Sommelier for The Essex House JW Marriott New York. Marika is currently a Wine Educator for the famed Argentine Winery Catena Zapata and she is a member of the Full Circle Sommelier Network, working with Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein on projects for Wines of Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, Soave and Monterey programs. She has served on Eric Asimov's Tasting Panel for the New York Times and been featured on Barrons.com for romantic wine picks. Marika's work as Wine Director and Sommelier includes much more than simply developing, managing, and selling the wine programs. Her enthusiasm for wine, unique ability to convey knowledge to consumers, and background in broadcast journalism have lead to the creation of some of the most popular, enjoyable seasonal programs to which consumers have access. These include The Ritz Carlton's wine and chocolate pairing course “Chocolate Takes Flight with Marika Vida,” the Viking Culinary Center's “Pairing Wine with Tricky Ingredients,” and a number of charity events, notably a highly successful, 5-course pairing menu with Chef Laurent Tourondel for the charity “Autism Speaks to Wall Street: 4th Annual Celebrity Chef Gala.” She also has served as a judge for the Starchef Sommelier Competition and Wine Director for the James Beard Foundation Book Broadcast and Journalism Awards. She is a Member of Les Dames d'Escoffier New York. In addition to her hotel and restaurant work, Marika is passionate about enhancing the wine education of consumers and colleagues alike. To that end, she has instructed for the American Sommelier Association in New York and the French Wine Society. She holds titles of Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and the American Sommelier Association. She is a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators and holds the Advanced Certificate for the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. She is currently enrolled the WSET Diploma program. Marika is that rare wine professional who has successfully worked in nearly all aspects of the business. She started her career in the competitive wine-auction world, honing her skills and knowledge as Marketing Director for prestigious Sotheby's and their then retail partner Alden Cellars and was Cellar Manager for premier New York retailer, Morrell & Company. She also works with corporate clients, aiding them in the development of menus and wine pairings for special events. Clients include Glaxo-Smith-Kline, NYSE, Prologis, IMG, Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCoy, R.R. Donnelley among many notable others. With her highly regarded reputation and unique ability to connect with everyone she encounters, Marika continues to work at the forefront of the wine industry, helping to shape it for other professionals and connect it more intimately to consumers. It's an all too rare combination in this highly competitive industry. Connect with Marika Websites: http://www.themomsomm.com/ | https://marikavida.com Instagram: @themomsomm (https://www.instagram.com/themomsomm/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marika.vida.9 Twitter: @Marika_Vida (https://twitter.com/@Marika_Vida/) Have a question, comment, or idea for an upcoming episode? Email me at joe@insidewinepodcast.com or leave a voicemail at 917-727-9242 You can also find more wine, food, and entertaining tips at the home of Inside Wine Podcast - https://Wine365.com Listen to Inside Wine Podcast on the Wine365 app, it's available in the iTunes store and on Google Play. If you enjoy this episode please be sure to subscribe (it's free!) and also pass along to a friend, thank you!

Ep. 591 Rebecca Lawrence interviews Julia Coney in this latest installment of Voices. About Julia: Julia Coney is a Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas-based wine writer, wine educator, speaker, and consultant. Her wine writing includes stories on wine, winemakers, and the intersection of race, wine, and language. She holds a WSET Level Two Certification in Wine and Spirits and is currently pursuing her Master Level Champagne Certification with the Wine Scholar Guild and WSET Level Three Certification. Julia is the recipient of Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Social Visionary Award Winner for her work in writing and speaking on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry. Julia is the Founder of Black Wine Professionals, a resource for wine industry employers and gatekeepers, professionals, and the food and beverage community. Their goal is to lift up the multifaceted Black professionals in the world of wine. Julia is a Contributing Editor for VinePair, the world's largest online drinks platform. Her work has been featured in *The New York Time*s, Wine Enthusiast, Thrillist, The Tasting Panel, Plate Magazine, Forbes.com, WineEnthusiast.com, The Washington Post, Seven Fifty Daily, Wine Searcher, the Financial Times, JancisRobinson.com, Glamour, Essence, and numerous print and digital publications. Julia is a 2019 Fellow of the Professional Wine Writers Symposium at Meadowood Napa Valley. Julia has spoken at conferences such as wine2wine, Assemblage Symposium, The Culinary Institute of America's Summit for Sommeliers and Beverage Professionals, and Bâtonnage Forum. You can find Julia on all social media at @juliaconey and her website juliaconey.com. Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Episode 566: Rebecca Lawrence has a chat with the amazing Dame Tonya Pitts An industry changemaker and compassionate role model, Tonya Pitts is known globally as a multi-talented wine professional who catapults wineries, winemakers and brands into the mainstream. Equally important, she is a leader who champions diversity and inclusion in the hospitality, food and beverage industries. Tonya has been a judge for the San Francisco International Wine Competition for five years in a row, a speaker at Culinary Institute of America Summit for Beverage Professionals, a tasting panelist for Wine & Spirits Magazine and an advisor for the Fine Minds4Fine Wines think tank in Europe. In 2017, she was named to the Top 40 African American Tastemakers (Under/Over) 40 list. Of special note, Tonya has been instrumental in the annual Wine Spectator list for more than a decade, including receiving awards for her expansive and inclusive wine program. Tonya has been featured in numerous news and industry publications, including CBS This Morning , ABC 7 News “Sips with Spencer,” Cherry Bombe, Daily Beast, Grape Collective, Janis Robinson, Wine & Spirits Magazine, Somm Journal, Tasting Panel, Where Traveler, Wine Searcher, Wine Stream and Wonder Women of Wine. Get in touch with Tonya! https://www.tonyapitts.com/about https://www.instagram.com/noirsommelier/?hl=en Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Founded by Julia Coney, Black Wine Professionals is a resource for wine industry employers and gatekeepers, professionals, and the food and beverage community. Our goal is to lift up the multifaceted Black professionals in the world of wine. Black Wine Professionals was born out of necessity. For too long, Black Wine Professionals have been overlooked and absent from conversations, tastings, product marketing and much more. That changes now because we're here and we aren't going anywhere. Black Wine Professionals will continue to grow as we expand our site to include event listings, educational resources, job postings, and a discussion forum. We look forward to partnering with companies and organizations committed to furthering our mission. Julia Coney (Founder) is a Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas-based wine writer, wine educator, speaker, and consultant. Her wine writing includes stories on wine, winemakers, and the intersection of race, wine, and language. She holds a WSET Level Two Certification in Wine and Spirits and is currently pursuing her Master Level Champagne Certification with the Wine Scholar Guild and WSET Level Three Certification. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, VinePair, Wine Enthusiast, Thrillist, The Tasting Panel, Plate Magazine, Forbes.com, WineEnthusiast.com, The Washington Post, Seven Fifty Daily, Wine Searcher, the Financial Times, Jancisrobinson.com, Glamour, Essence, and numerous print and digital publications. Julia is a 2019 Fellow of the Professional Wine Writers Symposium at Meadowood Napa Valley. Julia has spoken at conferences such as wine2wine, Assemblage Symposium, The Culinary Institute of American's Summit for Sommeliers and Beverage Professionals and Batonnage Forum. You can find her on all social media at @juliaconey. Larissa C. Dubose (Director of Education), is a Certified Sommelier, and market-savvy Sales Manager with over 10 years of experience in the Wine, Spirits & Hospitality Industry. Larissa is currently a Senior On-Premise Manager who manages the sales and distribution goals for Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Larissa is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Level 3 Certified with WSET, and a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators. Larissa has a thirst for education and will provide insight on seminars, books, and tools for fellow Black Wine Professionals to thrive. Larissa loves the factual aspect of wine and educates in a way that is organic, fun, approachable, inspiring, and authentic. You can find her on all social media at @lotusvinewine and her website thelotusandthevines.com Shakera Jones (Community Liaison) of Black Girls Dine Too—a lifestyle brand, blog, and social media space—serves as a guide to the wonderful world of high-end food and wine; a need she identified from her own experiences exploring her passion for food, wine, and culture in this space. Shakera hosts bi-weekly virtual “tastings,” exploring grape varietals, production, and regions to broaden the palates of her followers through her welcoming teaching style and warm personality. A tech professional by day and wine student by night, she is currently studying to obtain certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers and Spanish Wine Scholar program with the Wine Scholar Guild. An aspiring wine journalist she has written pieces for Seven Fifty Daily and is one of the new cast members of SommTV. Shakera thrives on bringing people together. In her role, Shakera will plan virtual BWP community events and when the world eventually opens up, in person BWP events. You can find her on all social media at @blackgirlsdinetoo Maryam Ahmed (Chief T-Shirt Designer and Advisor to BWP) is a NY native based in Napa, CA. She has been in the food and beverage industry for over ten years. At the Culinary Institute of America, Maryam develops hands-on and thought-leadership programs for consumers that love food, wine and the planet. She is also the director of the annual CIA Summit for Sommeliers and Beverage Professionals. Maryam coaches and consults for socially conscious entrepreneurs to implement ideas, create experiences, and launch and scale their businesses. Maryam has a degree in hotel administration as well as enology & viticulture. She is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier, a board member for The Symposium for Professional Wine Writers and is one of Somm TV's newest cast members. Maryam is an advisor to BWP and chief t-shirt designer for our community. You can find Maryam on Instagram @goodfriendsgoodfood and through her website maryamahmed.co Tammy Gordon (PR & Marketing Strategist and Advisor to BWP) is the founder of Verified Strategy, a social and digital-first public relations, communications and marketing agency based in Washington, DC. She works with companies, organizations and causes that want to build audience-driven communities. Tammy is a perpetual WSET student, constantly learning more about the wine industry, but avoiding the actual test. A former spokesperson and publicist for the Office of Champagne, she is deeply committed to a future where wine is accessible to more people. She can be found on Twitter: @tammy and Instagram: @tammygordon, usually posting about food, drink, travel and her dog, Ike.

On This Episode we were lucky enough to have Dave Smith of What's Brewing Magazine join us about the Winter Tasting panel in this issue of the magazine.   We also had guests Lundy Dale and Mike Ansley.  The theme this episode was Desert Beers and we consumed Bad Tattoo Brewing PB Chocolate Porter, Moody Ales Lusty Chocolate Stout, Old Yale Brewing Salted Caramel Porter, Parallel 49 Brewing Salty Scot, Twin Sails Brewing Cookie Jar and Vancouver Island Brewing Nanaimo Bar. Tune in now to listen in.Podcaster Involved:Mike G of Pacific Beer ChatCarnell of Pacific Beer ChatWarren of Fraser Mills fermentation / Whats Brewing MagazineIntro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram

Even in these times of constant change, there’s one thing that’s remained constant, and that’s our commitment to innovating and developing new products to bring to our stores. We’ve made some adjustments to the way our Tasting Panel meets – who knew video conference tasting could be a thing? – but the basic function of the panel remains the same today as it’s ever been… making sure we’re bringing you delicious tastes from around the globe, and offering them at great values, every day. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, we’re taking you inside the Tasting Panel, in today’s format. We’ll talk about how the changes have impacted product development, and we’ll hear about some new initiatives we’ve put in place to help us find vendors who might not have had access to our Tasting Panel process in days past. Transcript (PDF)

This week, the guys are joined by wine industry veteran and International Wine Educator, Lars Leicht. Lars is the Vice President of Education and Communication of the SOMM Journal and Tasting Panel publications. They talk about the changing wine industry and how the successful documentaries SOMM and SOMM Into the Bottle (which he is featured in) have inspired the next generation of wine professionals. They also talk about the current state of the restaurant industry, the future of wine education, and explore the popularity of the ‘bartender’s handshake or Sommelier Guilty Pleasure’ known as Fernet-Branca. If you are a #winenerd #corkdork #traveler #foodie, or all of the above, do not miss this episode. Tags: #spiritsprofessor @getbakedcafe @yuli18 #bacardicenterofexcellence @sommjournal @tastingpanel @fernetbranca @professor_ndodge @bpConnors @johnnoblemasi #fiuhospitality #hospitality #podcast #wine #food #spirits #cocktails #foodielife #spiritsmanagement #hospitality #miami #southflorida #bar #bacardi #podcast #travel #supportlocal #miamibeach #sobewff #sommmovie #fernet #fernetbranca #fernetcoinSupport the show (http://Hospitality.fiu.edu)

Yes, there is a Beyoncé of Wine! Introducing, Julia Coney. Julia Coney is a Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas-based wine writer, wine educator, speaker, and consultant. Her wine writing includes stories on wine, winemakers, personal essays, and the intersection of race and wine. She holds a WSET Level Two Certification in Wine and Spirits and is currently pursuing her Master Level Champagne Certification with the Wine Scholar Guild. Her work has been featured in Wine Enthusiast, Vinepair, Food + Wine, The Tasting Panel, Plate Magazine, Forbes.com, WineEnthusiast.com, Glamour, Essence, The Washington Post, and numerous print and digital publications. She is a 2019 Fellow of the Professional Wine Writers Symposium at Meadowood Napa Valley. Julia has spoken on writing, diversity, inclusion, intersectionality, and more at wine2wine in Verona, Italy, Assemblage Symposium, Women in Wine Leadership Symposium, and CIA Sommelier Summit and Beverage Professionals Conferences. She is a lifelong Francophile and hopes all her assignments involve French wine. You can find her on all social media at @juliaconey, her website juliaconey.com, and contemplating a love-hate relationship with Whole 30. Dr. Akilah Cadet and Julia discuss nuances of the wine world and how the intersection race and gender come into play - along with the must see Netflix special, Uncorked. IG: @juliaconey I juliaconey.com

To kickoff new episodes of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, host and Managing Editor Lauren Buzzeo asks members of our Tasting Panel to tackle some of the toughest wine myths out there today, confirming what's true and noteworthy versus what's utter BS and what's utterly forgettable. 

We sure did get an Olive Oil education during this episode with Arden Coturri. Her passion for olive oil started back in the early 1990's and decided that they would plant a family olive grove with trees that were imported from Italy - (in fact about 10,000 tiny plants were brought over that needed to be propagated). Wanting to get more knowledge, Arden enrolled in a class through UC Davis on the sensory of olive oil. Turns out that Arden has such good sensory evaluation skills, the California Olive Oil Council approached her to become an olive oil taster. Arden has been a member of the California Olive Oil Council's Tasting Panel for over 20 years. This is a panel that blind tastes oil from their members to distinguish whether or not their oil is worthy of having 'Extra Virgin' on their label for that harvest. As complete novices, she walked us through a tasting of 6 different oils (in beautiful Spanish blue glasses), teaching us about what makes a good olive oil, what the different imperfections taste like, how they go about the process of tasting and what it really means for their members. Arden taught us what to look for on a label and how to make purchasing decisions. Of course, the oil that Arden produces for the family winery; Winery Sixteen 600 was the best of the lineup. It was a great conversation and hopefully it will give you some insight the next time you grab the bottle that has been sitting in the back of the cupboard for five years.

Bringing together cannabis, food, and beverage with Rachel Burkons, co-founder of Altered Plates Hospitality. Founded in 2016 by brother-sister team Chef Holden Jagger and Rachel Burkons, Altered Plates is a Los Angeles-based creative culinary collective that is bringing together cannabis, food, beverage, and good old fashioned hospitality. From private pairing dinners and fine dining experiences to CBD mocktails and brand education, Altered Plates is leading California's modern culinary industry into the future through education and high-end custom events and activations.In 2018, Altered Plates consulted on one of the eight winning consumption lounge licenses in the City of West Hollywood. Altered Plates offers expert consulting services regarding onsite consumption in West Hollywood and beyond. After a decade in the wine and spirits industry, Rachel is passionate about hospitality and looks to translate values of high-end hostessing to the cannabis industry and her work with Altered Plates. With connections to the chefs, mixologists and sommelier tastemakers across the country and as the cannabis editor for national publication The Clever Root, and the VP/Associate Publisher for sister publications The Tasting Panel and The SOMM Journal, Rachel is one of the leading voices in exploring the connection between food, drink and lifestyle with cannabis.

Randy and Carrie interview the marvelous Meridith May of The Somm Journal and The Tasting Panel. She shares her 25+ years of wine wisdom, insight, and future predictions.

This is our second official tasting panel episode with Whats Brewing Magazine in conjunction with Legacy Liquor Store in Vancouver.  The magazine is a quarterly and each issue has a tasting panel that features a style of beer.  Editor Dave Smith hooked up with us to do a podcast version of the tasting panel to highlight the local beer industry and also highlight some of the great local beers on sale at Legacy Liquor Store.  This quarter we took on the West Coast IPA.  We tried West Coast IPA's from The Parkside Brewery, Main Street Brewing, 33 Acres, Lightheart Brewing, Driftwood Brewery and Red Racer Brewing. Tune in to learn more about these beers.Podcasters Involved:Mike G of Pacific Beer ChatWarren of Fraser Mills fermentation / Whats Brewing MagazineSteve H of Pacific Beer ChatJason Armitage of Big Ridge BrewingDave of What’s BrewingIntro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram

In this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Tonya Pitts of One Market. Tonya and I speak about: Wine and Food scene in San Francisco Working on the floor of One Market How to deal with wine trends while running a wine program And so much more…………… Tonya's Bio Tonya Pitts has been in the food and beverage industry for over 20 years. Her career started in St. Louis, Missouri as a host during college. Tonya was very fortunate to be surrounded by nurturing food and wine professionals who realized that she had a palate. Tonya's Fine Art studies relocated her to the Bay Area and a new chapter was born. Tonya's first job in San Francisco was with Chef Judy Rodgers at Zuni Cafe and Chef Jeremiah Tower at Stars Restaurant as a server. Needless to say, Tonya only paints for fun now. After three years, Tonya was running the wine program for Loretta Keller at Bizou Restaurant. It was with Loretta Keller that Tonya realized her true passion for wine. Tonya has worked in many notable houses in the bay area and has been featured in Wine & Spirits Magazine, Tasting Panel and numerous news and industry publications. She is also a judge for the San Francisco International Wine Competition and is a tasting panelist for Wine and Spirits Magazine. Tonya is currently pursuing wine studies with the Court of Master Sommeliers and continues to educate herself and others on the world of wine. For more information: https://www.onemarket.com Social Media: Instagram: @noirsommelier Facebook:@tonyapitts Twitter: @noirsommelier https://www.inconnuwine.com/bio.html https://www.donkeyandgoat.com/our-story https://abalancedglass.com/

This is our first official tasting panel episode with Whats Brewing Magazine in conjunction with Legacy Liquor Store in Vancouver.  The magazine is a quarterly and each issue has a tasting panel that features a style of beer.  Editor Dave Smith hooked up with us to do a podcast version of the tasting panel to highlight the local beer industry and also highlight some of the great local beers on sale at Legacy Liquor Store.  This quarter we took on the Gose style.  We tried Gose from Torchlight Brewing, Red Racer Brewing, Driftwood Brewery,  Field House Brewing, Moody Ales and Vancouver Island Brewing.Tune in to learn more about these beers.Podcasters Involved:Mike G of Pacific Beer ChatWarren of Fraser Mills fermentation / Whats Brewing MagazineMike A of The BeerraterCarnell of Breward InletDave of What's BrewingIntro By Conundrum – Website, Facebook, Instagram

Pro Tips for Navigating CiderCon 2019 Ambrosia Borowski is the General Manager of The Northman a cider bar in Chicago. She also spearheaded Chicago Cider Week. In this chat, Ambrosia chats: Tips for making a Calvados Cocktail Tips on getting around Chicago -Take the L, which is part of the CTA public transportation system Chicago Cider Week kicks off on February 1st at The Northman, where you will be able to find the official event guide. Note that The Northman has two locations, but only one is open during CiderCon - so go to 4337 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Chicago Cider Summit is held on February 9, 2019 at the Navy Pier in Chicago. Expect two cider tasting session, each being a ticketed event At CiderCon Ambrosia will be teaching the Elements of Cider with Charles McGonegal at CiderCon of February 5, 2019. They will touch upon sweetness, tannin and acid in cider and the style guide. Ambrosia is also on a Tasting Panel with Lauren Shepard of Shelton Brothers. CiderCon attendees - make sure to download the Attendify App, which shows all the workshops sessions and will post the Chicago Cider Week events that are sponsored. More Chicago info: O’Hare Airport apple history What does the airport code ORD stand for at this mighty Chicago hub? Answer: Orchard Field Transportation around Chicago? Taking the L train from downtown to The Northman will take you 30 minutes Via Lyft: Use Promo Code: LYFTCIDERCHAT  get a ride credit for new users of this ride share program. Mentions in this Chat Totally Cider Tours April 12th & 13th 2018 Monterey Bay California - Reservations are no online and open September 2019 - Normandy France - Reservation will begin in February. Interested in these tours? Sign up for the eCiderNews and receive updates on tours. February 4th-8th, 2019 CiderCon The United States Association of Cider Makers annual Trade Conference will be held in Chicago.  February 10th - New York International Cider Competition The NYCC has a different philosophy from other competitions in that all of judges are trade buyers judging by category and price This competition uses the USACM categories Submit your cider to the New Jersey and Canadian locations and NYCC will ship your additional entries for free to the www.berlininternationalbeercompetition.com    Here below are the links for more info https://berlininternationalbeercompetition.com/announcing-free-shipping-from-canada-to-the-2019-berlin-international-beer-competition/ https://berlininternationalbeercompetition.com/announcing-free-shipping-from-the-usa-to-the-2019-berlin-international-beer-competition/ Please Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube Ask for the following ciders - By supporting these cidermakers, you in turn help Cider Chat Kurant Cider - Pennsylvania : listen to Joe Getz on episode 14 Ross on Wye Cider and Perry, UK Process and Analytical NMR Services - John Edwards provides analytics of cider - stay tuned for his Chemical Fingerprints workshop coming up on Cider Chat Ironbark Ciderworks, Claremont, California Ramborn Cider Co. Luxembourg. inCider Japan Japan’s only bilingual magazine for all things cider Santa Cruz Cider Company - California : listen to Nicole Todd on episode 60 Big Apple Hard Cider - NYC : listen to Danielle von Scheiner on episode 35 Oliver’s Cider and Perry - Herefordshire/UK ; listen to Tom Oliver on episode 29 The Cider Project aka EthicCider- California Albermale CiderWorks : listen to Chuck Shelton on episode 56 Cider Summit : listen to Alan Shapiro founder of this cider fest on episode 75. Big Fish Cider Co. Virginia Tanuki Cider Co. Santa Cruz California episode 103 Join the #ciderGoingUP Campaign today!   

This week we are chatting with The Somm Journal's Managing Editor, Jessie Birschbach, known as JABS. She is also the Senior Wine Editor at both The Tasting Panel and The Clever Root publications. JABS joins us from LA, and brings wit from her comedy background, knowledge from her Sommelier days, and her pups Ripley and Coyote. We talk everything from beer and Cicerone training to the emerging cannabis scene, to busting a move with Beyoncé and JayZ ... while pouring champagne.   Show notes, links & more at winetwofive.com

We've assembled a panel of podcasters and a longtime WhiskyCast listener for this Tasting Panel session recorded on location at the Podcast Movement 2018 conference in Philadelphia. Elsie Escobar, Chris Liro, Sean MacCready, and Mike Joachim nosed and tasted a flight of rye whiskies: Heaven Hill's Pikesville Rye, Beam's Old Overholt Bottled in Bond Rye, and High West's 2018 edition of its Yippee Ki-Yay rye.

At Trader Joe’s, values aren’t just great deals on great products. They’re also the values we live by, every day in every neighborhood store. We’ll share the ways we put those values into practice when we take you inside our (top-secret) Tasting Panel, where decisions are being made about what products to put on Trader Joe’s shelves. Then, Joe himself (yes, there is a Trader Joe) helps explain how it all began… including why we wear those oh-so-stylish Hawaiian shirts. Episode 2 Transcript (PDF)

  This month, we put our panel to the test and had them taste three whiskies blind. The only thing Davin de Kergommeaux, Mark Bylok, and Frank McDonald knew was that they were tasting peated single malts from Scotland, and we'll keep you guessing, too...right up until we reveal the whiskies and surprise all three panelists! Our panel gathered at the Wonderful World of Whisky Show at the NAV Centre in Cornwall, Ontario, and we're grateful to Ian Bentley and the entire staff of the NAV Centre for their help in making this episode possible.

This time around, we're on the road in Victoria, British Columbia to taste four whiskies from four different countries with some of the folks from The Strath whisky and spirits shop as part of the annual Victoria Whisky Festival. Pat Dunlop, Adam Bradshaw, Dan Rampling, and Emily de Korte tasted the Bernheim 7-year-old Straight Wheat Whiskey from Kentucky, Penderyn's Madeira Finish Welsh single malt, the Glenglassaugh Revival single malt from Scotland, and Nikka's Coffey Malt from Japan.

With the holiday season in full swing, we turned to three "wise men" for this month's Tasting Panel and gave them three single malt Scotch whiskies to taste and score. Mike Farley, Angelo Veneziano, and Sam Speers tasted the Oban 14, The Glenburgie 15 from the Ballantine's Single Malt Series, and the 18-year-old Highland Park Full Volume. There's also a bonus holiday dram at the end, too.

This time around, we're tasting Highland single malts with a panel of Canadian whisky lovers at the New Brunswick Spirits Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Rhonda Moore, Tanya Gracie, and Tyrone Cotie sat down to nose and taste the Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15-year-old single malt, The Dalmore 12, and the Talisker 10, and also shared their stories of visiting Glenfiddich and Talisker. We'll also crown a new Whisky Club of the Month and tell you how you can be part of a tasting panel for an upcoming episode.

No, we're not tasting Australian Bourbons...we have Australians tasting Bourbons this time around! Lilith Morgan and Chris Tatzenko make the long trip from Australia to the U.S. each year for the Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and stopped by the WhiskyCast studio during a side trip to New York City. Colton Smith joined them to taste four Bourbons: the Four Roses Al Young 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Small Batch, the 2o17 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, the 2017 Angel's Envy Cask Strength limited edition, and a special bottling of Weller 107 for Julio's Liquors in Massachusetts that blends together two barrels of Bourbon.

We're back with a new name, but with the same goal of opening up whisky conversation as regular whisky lovers taste, rate, and debate whiskies from around the world! This month, we're in Houston, Texas at Reserve 101, one of the city's best whisky bars, to taste the Brenne 10-year-old French single malt, the Glen Grant 18-year-old single malt, and Sonoma County Distilling's Cherrywood Rye from California. We should note that our panel was recorded before Hurricane Harvey devastated many parts of Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. Fortunately, the bar and our panelists - Reserve 101 owner Mike Raymond, bartender Christa Havican, and Houston whisky writer Nath Pizzolatto - all made it through the flooding safely. However, many of their friends and neighbors were less fortunate, and we'll tell you how you can support the region's recovery efforts, too.

The pilot episode (do we call podcast premiere’s pilots?) of Napa Register Radio, hosted and created by Yousef Baig. After an introduction from Baig on what listeners can expect from Napa Register Radio, reporters Howard Yune and Maria Sestito visit the show to talk about the Napa High School hazing incident and what this story says about bullying and the desire to be accepted. Later, St. Helena Star editor Dave Stoneberg explains how the 10-year-old SHS/Napa Valley Vintners Tasting Panel came to be as well as some high-end cabernets worth trying. In sports, executive sports editor Marty James joins Baig for a discussion on the Napa Valley Unified School District’s decision to pursue a move from the Sac-Joaquin Section to the North Coast and what it says about the current state of Napa’s athletic programs.LISTEN HEREStay tuned for episode 2.

Meridith May is Editorial Director/Publisher of three leading culinary industry magazines. The Tasting Panel and The SOMM Journal profile wine and spirits industry leaders. The Clever Root profiles farmers, growers, producer and chefs as well as the budding cannabis industry. Tea industry pioneer, Miriam Novalle, Founder/CEO of T Salon uses her professional "nose" as a former perfumer to blend world-class teas sold in fine hotels, restaurants and retailers. She shares tips on how to brew tea.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network http://www.talk4media.com/).

This week’s guest in _ In the Drink  _is Pamela Wiznitzer has a true passion and zest for the industry that is seen and tasted in every drink she serves and also transcends the bar. Since 2006, Pamela has been working throughout NYC, and most recently as the Creative Director and bartender at Seamstress on the Upper Eastside of Manhattan. She has earned honors from her industry peers such as winning 1st place in the 2014 National Restaurant Association’s “Star of the Bar” competition and 1st place in the 2013 Louis Royer “Show Me the Proof” competition. She recently was nominated as one of the top 10 bartenders for the 2015 “American Bartender of the Year” award at Tales of the cocktail and was named the “2014 Bartender of the Year” by the Village Voice. Additionally, she was just named as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s top 10 Rising Star Mixologists, is one of four inductees to the “Dames Hall of Fame” in 2015 and Named as one of Wine Enthusiasts “40 under 40” Tastemakers in 2015. She is an active member and serves as the President of the New York chapter of the United States Bartenders’ Guild. Pamela is committed to and believes in the continuation of her pursuit of knowledge and is currently working towards a master’s degree in Food Studies, with a concentration on spirits and alcohol, at NYU’s Steinhardt School. Additionally, she presents her research at seminars and conferences including topics such as Women and Whiskey, history of women behind bars, and the neurology of taste. Pamela is a recent graduate of the rigorous Beverage Alcohol Resources 5 day program earning top honors by passing the course “Bar Ready.” Pamela has been featured in multiple publications including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Tasting Panel, Travel & Leisure, Bar Business Magazine, The Village Voice, Zagat, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Shape, Self,  ABCNews.com, and Underground Eats as well as reoccurring media appearances on the the Food Network, Vh1, NBC, LXTV, Fox & Friends and BetterTV.