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You may think that Rosé is a summer wine, made for sipping by the pool - but did you know it is the perfect pairing for Thanksgiving?!? We ain't sh*&^ing you! The kind of Rosé you serve matters, because after all Rosé is a way of making wine, and so the grapes in the Rosé and the style in which it is made make all the difference. And so in this episode, we talk about what to look for in a Thanksgiving wine, and in a Rosé wine for Thanksgiving in particular, and we have three amazing Rosé wines that will work out perfectly with the whole meal. Bird? Check. Stuffing? Check. Mac & Cheese? Check. Mashed potatoes and gravy? Check and Check. This episode also saw a couple of our highest rated wines of the year, so don't be a turkey - listen in! We won't steer you wrong! And you may find that you want to serve all three of these wines this year - and we won't stop you! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2023 Chateau Ste Michelle Columbia Valley Rosé, 2023 Scaia Rosato, Hubert Meyer Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rose'Send 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

Welcome to Exploring Washington State! Host Scott Cowan sits down with Dennis Berg, a bartender who's called the Space Needle his workplace for an astounding 43 years. In this episode, recorded at Here Today Brewery and Kitchen, Dennis shares decades of stories, insights, and memories from Seattle's most iconic landmark, along with his passion for Washington's vibrant wine and bar scene. Tune in for a lively conversation full of nostalgia, quirky facts, and a peek into Seattle's evolving culture. Show Highlights: A Life in the Clouds: Dennis talks about working in the Space Needle since 1982. From enduring high winds to witnessing Seattle's landscape transformations, he offers an insider view of life atop Seattle's skyline. The Space Needle Then and Now: Get a firsthand look at how the Space Needle has changed, from the 1982 restaurant scene to the recent addition of the world's only revolving glass floor. Dennis recounts stories about historical Seattle events, renovations, and even the structural quirks that make the Space Needle a true wonder. Tales from Trader Vic's to the Space Needle Bar: Dennis shares his bartending journey, which began at the legendary Trader Vic's in the '70s. Expect tales of 80-drink menus, Mai Tais made from scratch, and how Dennis' love for bartending ultimately led him to a decades-long career at the Needle. Celebrity Encounters & 4th of July Fireworks: Hear about celebrity visitors—from John Travolta to Robert Plant—and what it's like to work during Seattle's famous fireworks show atop the Needle. Dennis even reveals his experience of touching the beacon on the Needle's roof—no harness required! Seattle's Evolving Drink Scene: From old-school bartending techniques to today's cocktail trends, Dennis shares his perspective on how Seattle's drink preferences have evolved. Ever curious about the most popular drinks at the Space Needle? Dennis has you covered! Washington Wine and Distillery Life: When he's not 500 feet above ground, Dennis volunteers at local wineries and distilleries. He describes bottling 300 cases an hour and the camaraderie of the local wine and distilling community. Baseball Tradition with a Twist: Discover Dennis' yearly tradition of gathering bartenders and bar owners from around the region to attend Mariners' opening games. This beloved annual event has united the local bar community in a unique, spirited way that exemplifies Seattle pride. Key Takeaways: Dennis Berg's journey is a testament to the strength of community and the charm of Seattle's unique culture. His stories offer an unparalleled view of Seattle—from the 848 stairs in the Needle to the rooftop experiences most of us can only imagine. Whether a Seattle native or a first-time visitor, this episode will give you new reasons to appreciate the Needle and Seattle's iconic bar scene.

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with great friends, Heidi and Chris Cochran, all the way from Little Falls, New York and taste through three wines from the Finger Lakes Region of New York, in honor of Finger Lakes Wine Month. But wait, we're still technically in the middle of Washington Wine month, too (at lease until tomorrow), so we two more friends of the podcast showing up in the middle, pouring a wine from Washington! You'll have to tune in to find out! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #FluffyMarshmallows #BigOrgan #CoachCoch #SpitAndHammered #FillOfPhil #PhilNextDoor #EasterEgg Wines this episode:2022 Treleaven Tacie's Chardonnay ($20.00 at the winery or online) 2018 Long Point Cabernet Sauvignon ($35 at the winery or online) 2022 Treleaven Meritage ($35 at the winery or online) A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Elsom Cellars, Rivaura and Naked Wines! Elsom Cellars: Good times are meant to be shared and so are great grapes and great wines! Since 2006, Elsom Cellars has been producing brilliant Washington wines. For more information about Elsom Wines, please visit http://www.elsomcellars.com or call them at 425-298-3082.Rivaura: There's a new wine in town. Rivaura! Producing some of the best wines Idaho has to offer, Rivaura now has a tasting room in Coeur d'Alene! Visit https://rivaura.com for more information or simply call, 208 667-1019!Naked Wines: Straight from the winemaker right to your door, premium wine without the premium pricing is what Naked Wines is all about. Save big on wines from the world's best winemakers! Visit https://us.nakedwines.com/winetimefridays to get $100 off your first 6 pack case. With Naked Wines, discovering new wines is truly risk-free!The Social Web Wine Word of the Week: LacustrineLacustrine describes the terroir and flavor profile of wines shaped by the Finger Lakes' proximity, typically featuring citrus, stone fruit, and floral notes with a mineral-driven freshness. Mentions: Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, Steve Rogers, Rooted Family Wines, Tacie Saltonstall, The Greatest Song You Never Heard podcast, Legacy CorkPop found at CDA Gourmet, Joy and Curt Grady, Bottle Joy, Leonetti, Bledsoe Family Winery, Jenn and Rich Perry, Tirridis, Barking Frog Restaurant, Ales For the Trails, Chalice Brewing, Edward Holmes, J. Bookwalter, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Kevin Pogue, Lakeland Winery, Heron Hill Winery, Hunt Country Vineyards, Keukas Spring Vineyards, Vineyard View Winery, Weis Vines, the GaryVee Wine Club and TerraVox.Finger Lakes is making a move in the wine world! Check out the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance for news out of this growing region by visiting https://www.fingerlakeswinealliance.comSome Wines we enjoyed this week: Sea Sun Chardonnay, Underground Wine Project Idle Hands Red, Molino Della Suga Brunello di Montalcino, Nova Vita Sauvignon Blanc, Upper Bench Merlot/Cab Franc and Don Rodolfo Malbec. Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! © 2024 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

In todays episode, we have to work through some issues, mainly Phil forgetting to hit 'record' when we started the episode with our guests, Rich and Jenn Perry from 3D Kitchens by Design! But once we got started again, we DO have a party with them while tasting through 5 wines as we honor the 2nd week of the 2nd Washington Wine Month! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTIme! #Cheersing #HitRecordNextTime!Wines this episode:NV Mazarini Prosecco ($16 at Safeway)

In todays episode, we kick off the second Washington Wine Month in style as we're sipping on three incredible wines from the Evergreen State! Tune in as we explore the best of Washington wine country and get ready to raise a glass for National Drink White Wine Day this Sunday! Wines this episode:2022 Browne Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Exploring Washington's wine regions, history, and grapes. Trivia? Bush flattery? An old hobo ditty about cigarette trees? Yep, got that too.  Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites and Digital Document Files: Brittanica: Hudson's Bay Company (4 June 2024) https://www.britannica.com/money/Hudsons-Bay-Company Center for Land Use Interpretation: Northwesternmost Point on the Continental 48 United States, Washington https://clui.org/ludb/site/northwesternmost-point-continental-48-united-states Chateau Ste. Michelle: https://www.ste-michelle.com/about-us/history-and-heritage Decanter: International Riesling Day: American Style, Pursehouse, C. (13 March 2023) https://www.decanter.com/wine/grape-varieties/riesling/international-riesling-day-american-style-499237/ Falstaff: A Global Tour of Riesling, Krebiehl, A. (23 March 2022) https://www.falstaff.com/en/news/a-global-tour-of-riesling Internet Archive: The Big Rock Candy Mountains, McClintock, H. (6 September 1928) https://archive.org/details/78_the-big-rock-candy-mountains_mac-harry-mcclintock-h.-mcclintock_gbia0004598b Lake Chelan Wine Valley: About the Lake Clean AVA https://lakechelanwinevalley.com/about/lake-chelan-ava/ Spitbucket: The Legend of W.B. Bridgman, LeBeau, A. (31 March, 2018). https://spitbucket.net/2018/03/31/the-legend-of-w-b-bridgman/ Washington Wine: Washington State Wine Commission https://www.washingtonwine.org/ Wine Enthusiast: An Armchair Traveler's Guide to Washington State Wine Country, Sullivan, S. P. (8 May 2023) https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/washington-state-wine-guide/?t Wine Industry Advisor: Marchesi Antinori Will Take Full Ownership of Col Solare (20 June 2024) https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2024/06/20/marchesi-antinori-will-take-full-ownership-of-col-solare/?utm_source=AfternoonBrief&utm_medium=newsletter Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to - or Mentioned in - This Episode: S13E3: J'Adore Amador https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s13e3-jadore-amador S16E3: Belgian Wine & PIWI Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/belgian-wines-and-piwi-grapes-s16e3 S16E2: Oh, Canadian Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/oh-canadian-wine-s16e2   Glass in Session® podcast and podcat swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC.  Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Text the ShowRed Mountain, one of the smallest and warmest Columbia Valley AVAs will impress you with wines that blend power and deftness. Invest 10 minutes with me to look into the causes of this wonderful mix of intensity and refreshment.ExploreAndrew Januik WinesJanuik WinesMark Ryan WinesMatthews

On this episode, we taste through two Washington wines in week four of this Washington Wine Month of March, one a Viognier, in honor of Viognier day which is this coming Tuesday, and a Red Blend. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTIme! #CheersingWines this episode:2022 Airfield Viognier ($15 at Pilgrims Market)

Iconic Washington winegrower Dick Boushey discusses how the Washington wine industry has changed over the years, what advice he would give to people who want to get into the winegrowing business, and what he's looking forward to at this year's Taste Washington March 16th and 17th at Seattle's Lumen Field Event Center. Info at TasteWashington.org

Jamie Peha, Executive Director of the Auction of Washington Wines and the Host and Editor-in-Chief of Table Talk Northwest, discusses how she navigated her unique career path, how we can help our kids appreciate fine wine and good food, and how Jamie sees Washington wine evolving. The 8th Private Barrel Auction takes place on March 15th at The Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville. Info at auctionofwawines.org

In today's episode, we put a bow on Washington Wine Month as we taste through four wines with Shae Frichette, co owner and winemaker of Frichette Winery, who is about making amazing memories. We have guests for many reasons, but the individual and uniques stories top that list and Shae shares one of the best stories we've heard. And we raise a glass to Shelley's Mom and Brother, Hilda and Garry, respectfully.#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #MysteryWineFlight #RollOutTheBarrel #RedMountainHereWeCome Wines featured this episode:2022 Sashay Rosé ($35 at the winery)

In today's episode, we're in week three of Washington Wine Month! This week, we're uncorking a true gem in the world of winemaking – the exquisite creations of Kiona Winery. From the sun-soaked Red Mountain vineyards to the expert hands crafting each bottle, we're diving into the rich history, innovative techniques and unforgettable flavors that have made Kiona a name synonymous with excellence. So, pour a Kiona wine, raise your glass and get ready to embark on a tantalizing journey through the world of wine!#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #ItsTraditionNow #OhWowOhWowWines featured this episode:2022 Kiona Concrete Sémillon ($22 at the winery)

In today's episode, the 2nd of Washington Wine Month, Shelley and Phil sit down with Ashley Trout, Winemaker at Brook & Bull Cellars to learn all about her story while tasting through her beautiful wines.  And since International Prosecco Day is on Sunday, we start off with a LaMarca Prosecco, too! Let's get to it! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #CheersingWines featured this episode:NV LaMarca Prosecco ($18 at Albertsons)2022 Brook & Bull Chardonnay ($32 at the winery)2020 Brook & Bull The Silent Ode ($50 at the winery)2021 Brook & Bull Reserve Malbec ($60 at the winery)For more information on the LaMarca Prosecco, please visit https://www.lamarcaprosecco.com/prosecco.html Click HERE for more info on Brook & Bull!A HUGE thanks to our sponsors:  Coeur D'alene Fresh, Eternal Wine and Naked Wines!Coeur D'alene FRESH: Located in downtown Coeur d'Alene, FRESH wine bar is a place to meet friends, relax and just be Coeur d'Alene.  Stop by or visit https://www.freshwinebar.comEternal Wine.  Are you a Rhone Ranger or just really love Syrah? Then you need to check out Eternal Wine!  Visit https://eternalwine.com for more information or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy.Naked Wines: Straight from the winemaker right to your door, premium wine without the premium pricing is what Naked Wines is all about.  Visit https://us.nakedwines.com/winetimefridays to get $100 off your first 12 pack case. With Naked Wines, discovering new wines is truly risk-free!And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  The Social Web Wine Word of the Week - Sturdy TanninsWhen tannins are described as "sturdy," it generally means that they are prominent, robust, and well-structured. Sturdy tannins often have a firm grip on the palate, resulting in a drying or astringent sensation. The Social Web is helping small businesses untangle the web of social media marketing. For more information, please visit https://thesocialweb.news  Wines we enjoyed this week: L'Ecole No. 41 Estate Merlot, Cave B Estate Winery Cabernet Franc, Roblar Chardonnay, La Playa Rosė and Waterbrook Chardonnay.Mentions: Alyson LaVarnway, Flying Trout Wines, Marco Gonzales, Vital Wines, Idaho Wine Merchants, Studio 107, Possibilities and The Culinary Stone.Learn more how you can help Vital Wines, who is improving equity in access to healthcare for vineyard workers and their families through education, advocacy and direct services.We're on Threads @winetimefridays!Please find us on Facebook, Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays), on our YouTube Channel and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! Check out all of our current sponsors by visiting our Wine Time Fridays Resource Page.Watch THIS episode on YouTube!© 2023 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Red Mountain icon, Charlie Hoppes, the founder and winemaker at Fidélitas. Fidélitas is faithful to Bordeaux grape varietals, loyal to modern craft winemaking, and true to Red Mountain. This episode kicks off the second Washington Wine Month. 3 out of our 4 episodes this month are featuring wines from Red Mountain, a tiny little AVA with a big voice! Get ready to learn today as Charlie is taking us to school! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #MesoTerroir #ItsTraditionNow #WineBossWines featured this episode:2020 Fidélitas Red Mountain Sémillon ($40 at the winery)2021 Fidélitas  Red Mountain Optu White ($40 at the winery)2019 Fidélitas  Red Mountain Petit Verdot ($45 at the winery)2020 Fidélitas  Red Mountain Optu Red ($60 at the winery)2020 Fidélitas  Red Mountain Malbec ($50 at the winery)To check out ALL of the wines that Fidélitas produces, please visit https://www.fidelitaswines.comA HUGE thanks to our sponsors:  Bottle Joy, 3D Kitchens by Design and CDA Gourmet!Bottle Joy: Looking for a premier libation establishment in Coeur D'alene to enjoy premier wine and beer? Look no further than Bottle Joy.  Visit https://bottlejoycda.com or call 208 930 1922. Bottle Joy: The Inland Northwest's Premier Bottle Shop & Tap House.3D Kitchens by Design: If you're ready for a complete kitchen upgrade, 3D Kitchens by Design is THE place for you. Visit https://www.3dkitchensbydesign.info for more information.  3D Kitchens by Design: Dream, Design, DeliverCDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d'Alene, CDA Gourmet offers a diverse mix of flavor enhancing products as well as the tools to make it all happen.  Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated.And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby!The Social Web Wine Word of the Week - TonellerieA tonnellerie is a French word that refers to a cooperage, or a workshop where barrels are made. Tonnelleries are typically located in wine-producing regions, as they are used to make barrels for storing and aging wine. The Social Web is helping small businesses untangle the web of social media marketing. For more information, please visit https://thesocialweb.news  Wines we enjoyed this week: Vinedos Escudero Vidau, Ramón Bilbao Gran Reserva Rioja, Domain de Pallus Messanges Rouge Chinon and Basel Cellars Claret and Januik Chardonnay.Mentions: Massican Winery, Elliotts Oyster House, The Brooklyn Seafood, Steak & Oyster House, Kiona Wine, Mike Januik, Frichette, Three Rivers Winery, Andrew Januik, Will Hoppes, Waterbrook Winery, Dick Bouchet, Drew Bledsoe, Damon Huard, Jim Holmes, Allen Shoup, Long Shadows, Mark Ryan, Sparkman Cellars, DeLille Cellars, Chris Sparkman, Greg Lill and Chris Peterson.The Business Zone grand opening is on August 10Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays.  © 2023 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

It is very often you hear about an American family 10 generations into their contribution to society/ Certainly, you hear of such geneology in Europe; namesake wineries handed down through the generations.  In this case, it is 10 generations of farmers. Going back to the 1800's, John Bookwalter can tell you of the players and stories that landed him in Washington state's Columbia Valley making wine.  The history is rare and the wines are great; the old 1-2. Wine is about the story and the stories are thick and real.  The definition of success is as varied as there personalities to define it. Certainly, you could say that the best selling wines are a success, afterall they make lots of money but as you know, some of these best sellers are hideous wines. So, if you change your sights on what success is in the wine business, I think you will find that this type of success os satisfying and hoenst; the wines are honest and th philosophy is honest.    Enjoy this wonderful conversation.

Following a months-long search, the Washington State Wine Commission has hired Kristina Kelley as its new Executive Director.

Following a months-long search, the Washington State Wine Commission has hired Kristina Kelley as its new Executive Director.

[2023 - Season 10] This week's guests:  Silver Lake Winery of Zillah, Wilridge Vineyard Winery and Distillery of Yakima. Host Brian Calvert interviews winemakers, brewers, distillers, and cider makers from across the Pacific Northwest in this weekly celebration of our local producers! You'll enjoy their stories, plus fun features like "Wine and Booze in the News," food pairings in "Bites and Bottles," and a look at upcoming events involving wine, beer, and spirits in "The Grapevine." Master of Wine Bob Betz even stops by on a regular basis to answer your questions in a segment we call...what else..."Ask Bob." Do you use social media?  Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @NorthwestWineNight.  #WineRadio #NorthwestWineRadio     A PRODUCTION OF copyright 2023  The Northwest Channel.  All Rights Reserved.  Audio clips of less than 15 seconds can be used, as long as they're credited "Northwest Wine Radio" or "NorthwestWineRadio.com." Audio clips longer than 15 seconds cannot be re-posted or used without permission.

The numbers are in for Washington's 2022 wine grape harvest and show it was a great year for both quantity AND quality!

The numbers are in for Washington's 2022 wine grape harvest and show it was a great year for both quantity AND quality!

Frichette Winery owners and winemakers Shae and Greg Frichette discuss what makes their wine unique, what they are looking forward to at this year's Taste Washington, and what it's like to raise a 10-year-old son in the world of wine.

It is March and that means it is Taste Washington Wine Month. Washington Wine's Interim Executive Director Chris Stone tells us about the month-long celebration!

It is March and that means it is Taste Washington Wine Month. Washington Wine's Interim Executive Director Chris Stone tells us about the month-long celebration!

Welcome to Episode 1273 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Tanya Morning Star interviews Mr. Riccardo Cotarella. 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? Guest-Moderator Tanya Morning Star is a full time wine educator, and writer with nearly 3 decades of industry experience. Her school, Cellar Muse is the approved program provider for Wine Scholar Certifications (French, Italian, and Spanish) in the Seattle area. She is also a Certified Wine Educator, an approved WSET instructor for L1-L4 curriculums, an official Ambassador of Bourgogne Wines, the Official Educational Ambassador of Orvieto Wines, the Educational Chair on the board of the Alliance of Women in Washington Wine, and she is very proud to have recently become a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador! To learn more visit: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cellarmuse/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cellarmuse LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyamorningstar/ Website https://www.cellarmuse.com/ About today's guest producer: Riccardo Cotarella, president and winemaker of Falesco Winery, is currently President and General Manager of the Riccardo Cotarella Winemaking Consultancy, Professor of Viticulture and Enology at the University of Viterbo, consultant for over 80 wineries in Italy and worldwide, President of Assoenologi Italy, Union Internationale des Œnologues and he was President of the Scientific Committee for the construction of the Pavilion Wine - A Taste of Italy at EXPO Milano 2015. Furthermore, he has received many awards during his career, among which: Business and Culture Award 2001 (Chamber of Commerce of United States of America in New York), Best Italian Winemaker 2001 (Gambero Rosso), Winemaker of the Year 2001 (Wine Enthusiast), Best Italian Winemaker 2002 (AIS), International Award 2007 (Verona Fiere Vinitaly), Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic 2008 (Presidency of the Council of Ministers), Honorary Degree in Agronomy in 2011 (University of Viterbo), Honorary Degree in Economics and Management in 2019 (University of Sannio). To learn more visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamigliaCotarellaOfficial/ Twitter: twitter.com/FalescoOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/famigliacotarella/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FalescoChannel More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Bear Wine, from Kyle MacLachlan is here. His winery, Pursued by Bears, has a new tasting room where people from Walla Walla Washington, not far from the actor, director's hometown, can come to drink and rub shoulders with a celebrity. Look for some references to The Twin Peaks show while you're visiting the bright pink building that houses the tasting room too. Get more at the link https://www.foodandwine.com/pursued-by-bear-tasting-room-7106928 Pappy Ethics become a bit flexible when it comes to how some officials handled handled and set aside the rare bottles in Oregon. State officials have been caught red handed with bottles of Pappy Van Winkle that were supposed to be reserved for auctions. Click the link for more https://vinepair.com/booze-news/oregon-liquor-control-investigation/ The third story after this - The Boozebuddy Update is brought to you by Green Mountain Payments - helping local business owners save thousands of dollars by providing complimentary credit card processing equipment and zero cost credit card processing. Visit greenmountainpayments.com or posandzero.com today! Valentine's Bubbly could set your Valentine's Day on the right track - especially as you're not spending a bundle for your bubbly. This list has options that range from $7 up to about $30. The price range does give away the fact that some of these aren't full size bottles, which I consider a good thing. Sometimes raising one glass with your special someone is all you need.. Get the list and pair with a charcuterie board, greasy fries, spicy dishes, seafood, and more at the link https://www.tastingtable.com/1168525/the-best-affordable-sparkling-wines-for-valentines-day/ Buy me a Beer and get merch - https://ko-fi.com/boozebuddy Find all the show notes, links, and suggest a story at https://BoozebuddyUpdate.com *Affiliate links below* El Gato Retractable Green Screen - https://amzn.to/3gKm4jr LED Streaming Key Light Desktop - https://amzn.to/3TYfV10 GoProHero 10 - https://amzn.to/3N98nGU sE7 Microphone - https://amzn.to/3VVhUoV Audient iD4 Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/3D94jS5 Mic to Interface Cable - https://amzn.to/3sxODDk Canon 80D - https://amzn.to/3JwYpiB MOMAN MA6 Lavalier Mic - https://amzn.to/3ZktFHf #theboozebuddyupdate #boozebuddy #boozebuddyupdate #beerindustry #boozenews #booze #kylemaclachlan #pursue #bear #winery #tasting #twinpeaks #washington #pappy #ethics #officials #investigation #pappyvanwinkle #bourbon #valentinesday #valentine #sparklingwine #champagne #bubbly the boozebuddy update, beer industry, global news, booze news, booze, Pursued by a Bear, Kyle Maclachan, Washington Wine, Winery, Tasting room, Walla Walla, Pappy Van Winkle, Rare bourbon, ethics violations, investigations, Pappy Van Winkle Auction, state officials, Valentine's Day, Valentine, Bubbly, Sparkling wine, chanpagne, --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boozebuddy/support

Sadie DrurySadie Drury is a Walla Walla native who decided to combine her love for agriculture with her interest for wine by attending the Center for Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College and pursuing a career in viticulture. Sadie worked on Red Mountain for 5 years before joining the North Slope Management team in early 2013. She currently manages6vineyardsin the Walla Walla Valley AVA including the famed Seven Hills Vineyard. Sadie is passionate about sustainable agriculture and has worked closely with LIVE as a past Technical Chair and is now on the Governance Council for Sustainable WA. Sadie is the current Chair for the Washington State Wine Commission. She is the 2019Powers Sabbatical Recipient, the 2020 Washington Winegrowers Erick Hanson Memorial Grower of the Year, and a 2021 Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker.https://www.instagram.com/vitnerd/?hl=en Marty Clubb, LEcole N41Marty Clubb is Managing Winemaker and co-owner with his wife Megan of LEcole N41.This third generation, family-owned winery is located in the old Frenchtown Schoolhouse depicted on their label. Founded in 1983, LEcole was the third winery in the Walla Walla Valley. LEcole has been named a Winery of the Year by Wine & Spirits Magazine sixteen times. LEcole is a partner in the highly acclaimed Seven Hills Vineyard as well as the nearby1,500 acre vineyard developmentSeVeinhome to LEcoles exclusive estate vineyard named Ferguson. The first vintage of wine from this vineyard, 2011 Estate Ferguson, was named best Bordeaux blend in the world over 15 at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards in London in 2014.The 2013Estate Ferguson was named Best New World Bordeaux Blend at Six Nations Wine Challenge in Australia in 2016.Martys ongoing dedication and commitment to the Washington State wine industry is evident in his many leadership roles. He has served more than thirty years on the Boards of various wine industry associations, including the Washington Wine Commission. He is currently a Director of the Washington Wine Institute and Wine America. Marty was instrumental in the founding of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, serving as its first President. Marty worked with other industry pioneers in the development of the Walla Walla Community College Center for Enology and Viticulture and continues to serve as an emeritus member of its wine advisory board.https://www.lecole.com/our-story/family/The Wine Concierge Clubhttps://thewineconcierge.co/ Discount Code: SWIRLVineMeUp Newsletterhttps://www.vinemeupdc.com/newsletter Follow The Swirl Suite:SwirlSuite@gmail.com@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Sadie DrurySadie Drury is a Walla Walla native who decided to combine her love for agriculture with her interest for wine by attending the Center for Enology and Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College and pursuing a career in viticulture. Sadie worked on Red Mountain for 5 years before joining the North Slope Management team in early 2013. She currently manages6vineyardsin the Walla Walla Valley AVA including the famed Seven Hills Vineyard. Sadie is passionate about sustainable agriculture and has worked closely with LIVE as a past Technical Chair and is now on the Governance Council for Sustainable WA. Sadie is the current Chair for the Washington State Wine Commission. She is the 2019Power's Sabbatical Recipient, the 2020 Washington Winegrowers Erick Hanson Memorial Grower of the Year, and a 2021 Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker.https://www.instagram.com/vitnerd/?hl=en Marty Clubb, L'Ecole N°41Marty Clubb is Managing Winemaker and co-owner with his wife Megan of L'Ecole N°41.This third generation, family-owned winery is located in the old Frenchtown Schoolhouse depicted on their label. Founded in 1983, L'Ecole was the third winery in the Walla Walla Valley. L'Ecole has been named a “Winery of the Year” by Wine & Spirits Magazine sixteen times. L'Ecole is a partner in the highly acclaimed Seven Hills Vineyard as well as the nearby1,500 acre vineyard development–SeVein–home to L'Ecole's exclusive estate vineyard named Ferguson. The first vintage of wine from this vineyard, 2011 Estate Ferguson, was named best Bordeaux blend in the world over £15 at the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards in London in 2014.The 2013Estate Ferguson was named Best New World Bordeaux Blend at Six Nations Wine Challenge in Australia in 2016.Marty's ongoing dedication and commitment to the Washington State wine industry is evident in his many leadership roles. He has served more than thirty years on the Boards of various wine industry associations, including the Washington Wine Commission. He is currently a Director of the Washington Wine Institute and Wine America. Marty was instrumental in the founding of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, serving as its first President. Marty worked with other industry pioneers in the development of the Walla Walla Community College Center for Enology and Viticulture and continues to serve as an emeritus member of its wine advisory board.https://www.lecole.com/our-story/family/ The Wine Concierge Clubhttps://thewineconcierge.co/  Discount Code: SWIRL VineMeUp Newsletterhttps://www.vinemeupdc.com/newsletter    Follow The Swirl Suite: SwirlSuite@gmail.com @SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUp Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlass Leslie @Vino301 Glynis @Vino_Noire

Mari Womack, Damsel CellarsMari Womack began her love affair with wine while working in Seattle restaurants. She caught the wine bug early when food and wine pairings captured her heart and her imagination. In 2010, she began working in nearby Woodinville tasting rooms, including Obelisco Estate and volunteering at Baer Winery during harvest. Becoming a part of the Woodinville wine community fostered her enthusiasm for winemaking and encouraged her to dream big. Through these efforts, Mari was able to meet several winemakers in Woodinville and became the assistant winemaker at Darby Winery in 2011. Now working on vintage number six, her wines continue to impress and shes amassing a loyal following. It is with pride and passion that Mari introduces her wines to you. The romance, ritual and history of wine continues to motivate and inspire her.https://www.damselcellars.com/ Dick Boushey, Dick Boushey, a cherry and apple grower first planted Boushey Vineyard with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in 1980three years before the Yakima Valley was recognized as an American Viticultural Area. Boushey Vineyard was located in a cooler region of the Yakima Valley and the grapes grown here soon earned distinction for the unique terroir they exhibit that was different from grapes grown in the warmer Red Mountain to the east and Wahluke Slope to the north. At the request of Rhone Ranger winemaker Doug McCrea of McCrea Cellars, Boushey began planting Rhone varietals and was one of the earliest Washington vineyards to grow Syrah.The Wine Concierge Clubhttps://thewineconcierge.co/ Discount Code: SWIRL VineMeUp Newsletterhttps://www.vinemeupdc.com/newsletter Follow The Swirl Suite:SwirlSuite@gmail.com@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Mari Womack, Damsel CellarsMari Womack began her love affair with wine while working in Seattle restaurants. She caught the wine bug early when food and wine pairings captured her heart and her imagination. In 2010, she began working in nearby Woodinville tasting rooms, including Obelisco Estate and volunteering at Baer Winery during harvest. Becoming a part of the Woodinville wine community fostered her enthusiasm for winemaking and encouraged her to dream big. Through these efforts, Mari was able to meet several winemakers in Woodinville and became the assistant winemaker at Darby Winery in 2011. Now working on vintage number six, her wines continue to impress and she's amassing a loyal following. It is with pride and passion that Mari introduces her wines to you. The romance, ritual and history of wine continues to motivate and inspire her.https://www.damselcellars.com/ Dick Boushey, Dick Boushey, a cherry and apple grower first planted Boushey Vineyard with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in 1980—three years before the Yakima Valley was recognized as an American Viticultural Area. Boushey Vineyard was located in a cooler region of the Yakima Valley and the grapes grown here soon earned distinction for the unique terroir they exhibit that was different from grapes grown in the warmer Red Mountain to the east and Wahluke Slope to the north. At the request of Rhone Ranger winemaker Doug McCrea of McCrea Cellars, Boushey began planting Rhone varietals and was one of the earliest Washington vineyards to grow Syrah.The Wine Concierge Clubhttps://thewineconcierge.co/  Discount Code: SWIRL VineMeUp Newsletterhttps://www.vinemeupdc.com/newsletter    Follow The Swirl Suite: SwirlSuite@gmail.com @SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUp Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlass Leslie @Vino301 Glynis @Vino_Noire

JJ Williams, Kiona VineyardsJJ Williams is General Manager at Kiona Vineyards & Winery on Red Mountain. Williams is the third generation at Kiona, where his grandparents John and Ann Williams planted the first grapevines on the mountain in 1975. Williams grew up on Red Mountain and started working in the family business at age 14. He says he spent his childhood stacking and unstacking ladders, balancing shovels on my outstretched palm, and wondering why we couldnt have cable television like normal kids. Today Kiona is one of the largest growers on Red Mountain, farming more than 270 acres and working with 60 plus top Pacific Northwest wineries. https://kionawine.com/ Shae Frichette, Frichette WineryShae Frichette is Co-owner and Assistant Winemaker at FrichetteWinery, a limited production winery and tasting room in the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State, USA. Shae completed Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 2, and Introductory Course and Exam to Court of Master Sommeliers.Sheisthe2015ATHENA Young Professional Award recipient,2015 Entrepreneurial Award recipient, 2015 Young Professional Award recipient, Mid-Columbia Ag Hall of FameRising Star in ducted and graduate of Leadership Tri-Cities Class XX. Shae introduced Sashay Wines in 2017, a label for Frichette focusing on approachable red sand off dry ross. The Sashay wines included Ros of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Shae is currently Past Chair of the Board of the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce and has served on the Board of Directors for the Red Mountain AVA Alliance,Visit Tri-Citiesand Advisory Board for UW Foster School of Business. She isa mentor with eMERGE, aSTEM based leadership program for girls. She is an active volunteer with the American Heart Association hosting an annual fundraising and awareness event and also founded the Benton City Giving Garden Project where more than a dozen wineries grow food and provide financial donations to the local food bank. As a community advocate, Shae volunteers by sharing wine and wine education forever a dozennon-profits in the Tri-Cities area each year. Prior to starting Frichette Winery, Shae lead the Organizational DevelopmentFunctionforStanley Black & Decker-HHI where she designed Leadership Development Programs for associates in four countries. Today, Shae is the head winemaker for Sashay and assistant winemaker for the Frichette Wines. Shes active in speaking at conferences and events on topics such as networking, providing stellar service and teambuilding. https://www.frichettewinery.com/ The Wine Concierge Clubhttps://thewineconcierge.co/ Discount Code: SWIRL VineMeUp Newsletterhttps://www.vinemeupdc.com/newsletterFollow The Swirl Suite:SwirlSuite@gmail.com@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

JJ Williams, Kiona VineyardsJJ Williams is General Manager at Kiona Vineyards & Winery on Red Mountain. Williams is the third generation at Kiona, where his grandparents John and Ann Williams planted the first grapevines on the mountain in 1975. Williams grew up on Red Mountain and started working in the family business at age 14. He says he spent his childhood “stacking and unstacking ladders, balancing shovels on my outstretched palm, and wondering why we couldn't have cable television like ‘normal' kids.” Today Kiona is one of the largest growers on Red Mountain, farming more than 270 acres and working with 60 plus top Pacific Northwest wineries. https://kionawine.com/ Shae Frichette, Frichette WineryShae Frichette is Co-owner and Assistant Winemaker at FrichetteWinery, a limited production winery and tasting room in the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State, USA. Shae completed Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 2, and Introductory Course and Exam to Court of Master Sommeliers.Sheisthe2015ATHENA Young Professional Award recipient,2015 Entrepreneurial Award recipient, 2015 Young Professional Award recipient, Mid-Columbia Ag Hall of Fame–Rising Star in ducted and graduate of Leadership Tri-Cities Class XX. Shae introduced Sashay Wines in 2017, a label for Frichette focusing on approachable red sand off dry rosés. The Sashay wines included Rosé of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Shae is currently Past Chair of the Board of the Tri-Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce and has served on the Board of Directors for the Red Mountain AVA Alliance,Visit Tri-Citiesand Advisory Board for UW Foster School of Business. She isa mentor with eMERGE, aSTEM based leadership program for girls. She is an active volunteer with the American Heart Association hosting an annual fundraising and awareness event and also founded the Benton City Giving Garden Project where more than a dozen wineries grow food and provide financial donations to the local food bank. As a community advocate, Shae volunteers by sharing wine and wine education forever a dozennon-profits in the Tri-Cities area each year. Prior to starting Frichette Winery, Shae lead the Organizational DevelopmentFunctionforStanley Black & Decker-HHI where she designed Leadership Development Programs for associates in four countries. Today, Shae is the head winemaker for Sashay and assistant winemaker for the Frichette Wines. She's active in speaking at conferences and events on topics such as networking, providing stellar service and teambuilding. https://www.frichettewinery.com/ The Wine Concierge Clubhttps://thewineconcierge.co/ Discount Code: SWIRL VineMeUp Newsletterhttps://www.vinemeupdc.com/newsletter Follow The Swirl Suite: SwirlSuite@gmail.com @SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUp Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlass Leslie @Vino301 Glynis @Vino_Noire

In todays episode, we have two guests that have gone from game day to grape day, Damon Huard of Passing Time Winery and Drew Bledsoe of Doubleback Winery and Bledsoe Family Winery. You may recognize them from their earlier careers when both were quarterbacks, having great college and pro careers. Drew played for the Cougars of Washington State and Damon played for the Huskies of Washington. They had successful careers playing football in the NFL, too (combined 26 years!) and now have used what they learned in the ultimate team sport to transition into having successful careers in the world of wine, historically an enormously competitive industry. In this episode you will find SOME trash talking over the annual Apple Cup game and the rivalry between the two cross-state schools, but you will also find the respect over each others wine is genuine.#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #NoPuntIntended #BringDownTheSnow #EasterEggWines this episode:- 2019 Bledsoe Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon ($70 at the winery)

Josh McDaniels is the CEO and Director of Winemaking at Bledsoe Wine Estates. He was born and raised in Walla Walla, where he fell in love with the wine industry at an early age. Josh started his own winery during high school and pursued this passion by obtaining formal education from the Institute of Enology and Viticulture. He also took extension courses through Washington State University and UC Davis and interned in Argentina at Paul Hobbs' Vina Cobos Winery to further his education. Josh has been named a "Game Changer of Washington Wine," a "Washington Prodigy," and a "Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of America" from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. In this episode with Josh McDaniels Creating one wine brand from scratch and growing it takes a lot of time, effort, and money. But running multiple brands across different locations is so much tougher. So, how do you successfully build and manage multiple wine brands? According to Josh McDaniels, the key is to leverage synergies and economies of scale. At Bledsoe Wine Estates, only one core team handles all three brands. One of the main benefits of this setup is having a fixed set of people Josh and his partner can trust. There's an established trust, understanding, and synergy between different personalities — which helps the brands run smoothly. In this episode of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast, Drew Thomas Hendricks and Bianca Harmon sit down with Josh McDaniels, the CEO and Director of Winemaking at Bledsoe Wine Estates. Josh shares how he got started in the wine business as early as high school, how he met NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe, and how they ended up as business partners. He also talks about the process of creating three wine brands and the challenges of managing and growing them.

Yakima Valley, Washington was the first AVA for the state and is a leader in quality. Take 10-minutes to find out why you should be buying and selling some of the 90+ wineries that call the valley home. 

In this episode we celebrate Washington Wine Month, WAugust! Regions and AVAs -  Washington Wine Wiki  Partner Toolkit  Featured Program - Breaking Ground (Stories of people in the Washington wine scene) Map my WA Wine  WAugust!

I am a wine lover, and my wine education and favorites have grown since our kids left the nest. When our children were young, there was little time to indulge in learning about wines, so we chose as best we could and primarily drank wines from California. We lived in California until two years ago when we moved to the state of Washington. Being in close proximity to the wineries is certainly a treat,  but people from all over the world drink the delicious wines of Washington State. We are fortunate now to live close, taste more and learn a great deal! As very willing participants, Craig and I have been learning about wines from this great state of agriculture, but I think we have hit the jackpot recently. We were guests at an event hosted by Auction of Washington Wines, also known as AWW.  Sharing the love of Washington Wines Since its inception in 1988, AWW has raised nearly $55 million to benefit Seattle Children's Hospital, Washington State University Viticulture & Enology Research, and the AWW Industry Grant. AWW is listed in the top five wine charity auctions in the U.S. by Wine Spectator. Its mission is to support the growth and awareness of the Washington state wine industry through a series of celebrated events benefiting the community. At a recent event, we were introduced to winemakers from several prominent wineries here in Washington. What a privilege to talk with these experts and taste their wines! We learned so much about these wineries and their wines, made new friends, and had a wonderful conversation with Andrew Januik while we tasted wines from Novelty Hill and Januik Wineries. All of the winemakers offered us a taste of an older vintage and compared it with a newer vintage; such a fun idea! During our chat that evening, I kept thinking. I should create an episode on Washington wines! Wouldn't he be a fantastic guest on Travel Connections? Somehow he carved out some time in his busy schedule for us to dive a little deeper into wine and the joys of being a winemaker. Andrew probably has the most fabulous job ever. I think it would be dreamy! I know it's hard work, but sign me up. Let me tell you about Andrew's background. Most winemakers have spent most of their lives in the industry, and Andrew Januik is no different – except that he is only 35 years old. When he was just 13, he started working with wine on the weekends and full-time during his summers. As the son of a world-renowned winemaker, Andrew was born with winemaking in his blood, and the proof is in the pressing! Every wine that Andrew has made since starting his eponymous label in 2011 has been rated above 90 points. His passion for wine is rooted in the state of Washington but has led to nearly a decade of making wine in the Southern Hemisphere, including his own labels in both Chile and Argentina. Here are just a few of the exciting topics we covered in our interview: Why Washington Wines are special The fantastic weather (not similar to Seattle's) in the Columbia Valley provides the ability to produce a wide variety of grapes. The magic of excel spreadsheets and spending time in the vineyards Novelty Hill and Januik Wines "One cannot escape the lure of the wine cellar!" Upcoming Events for Auction of Washington Wines: Here's some information on the upcoming events in August for Auction of Washington Wines: You can enjoy more than 100 wines, global BBQ, and casual fun at the Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction, or dress up for the Annual Gala, both held at Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, WA.  Essential Links in this episode: Novelty Hill - Januik Wines Andrew Januik Wines Auction of Washington Wines Hear No Evil Media, Audio Production by Erik Hulslander  How to Find Adventure & Thrive in the Empty Nest – Suzanne's E-Book My Amazon Travel Store – Suzanne's Favorite Must-Haves

Maggie Hedges, the owner, winegrower, and winemaker of Domaine Magdalena and President of the Red Mountain American Viticultural Area Alliance, discusses what makes Red Mountain wine unique, how to introduce our kids to wine in a way that's socially acceptable, and what the future looks like for women in the wine industry.

Following my conversation with Steve Warner, President of the Washington State Wine Commission in Episode 465, with coverage of the Washington Wine annual tasting 2022 held in May 2022.  Told through the voices of winery representatives, trade attendees and masterclasses hosted by Jamie Goode, this episode provides an in-depth snapshot of the current state of Washington wine. You can find below details of all wines I tasted with producers on the day and those featured during Jamie's masterclasses. We kick things off with two conversations I had early on with representatives from two wineries present on the day, Gramercy Cellars and Mark Ryan Winery. Enjoy. Podcast guests: Drew Mahan, Gramercy Cellars. Tasted: John Lewis Syrah, 2018. Importer: Flint Wines Mark Ryan McNeilly, Mark Ryan Winery. Tasted: The Dissident, 2019. Seeking UK Importer. Jamie Goode Masterclass. Washington State wine overview. Amy Baigent, Majestic and Arrow Wines Dan Belmont, Good Wine Good People Janna Rinker, Delille Cellars. Tasted: De Lille Chaleur Blanc. Seeking UK Importer. Craig Mitchell, Ch Ste. Michelle. Tasted:Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. Importer: Enotria   If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/466 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

Playing from the Tips takes a golf road trip to Wine Country in Walla, Walla Washington. Brian and Jimmie attempt to rack up points in the OGA partner series tour circuit. They attempt to give their description and summarize their experience at the Dan Hickson designed Wine Valley Golf Club.  They talk about the playing through harsh elements, tournament green conditions, and their overall experience. The recording takes place at the Wild Horse Resort and Casino.

James visited the vineyards of K Vintners in Walla Walla, Washington, and then spoke with winemaker Brennon Leighton about the importance of vineyards in the state's winemaking aspirations.“It's vital to making authentic wines from the place that they come from,” Brennan says. “If you're not doing the viticulture right, you're not trying to protect the integrity of the place... Everything we do with winemaking is to try to honor the place it comes from.”

The numbers are in for the 2021 wine grape harvest and while our extreme summer weather hit their yield hard, the quality of the '21 vintage is reportedly great!

The numbers are in for the 2021 wine grape harvest and while our extreme summer weather hit their yield hard, the quality of the '21 vintage is reportedly great!

The Auction of Washington Wines gets ready for its 35th Anniversary Wine Country Celebration coming up in May.

The Auction of Washington Wines gets ready for its 35th Anniversary Wine Country Celebration coming up in May.

In this episode we learn about Columbia Valley and the Mullan Road Cellars.  Owned by the famed Napa producer, Dennis Cakebread, this wine is perfect for the fast growing Columbia Valley wine region category.  Get your piece of the category while you still can! 

Hailing from a large family in Ireland, David O'Reilly has been working with wine for over thirty years. In addition to making Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, David is also passionate about winemaking in the Yakima Valley of Eastern Washington State. For O'Reilly, this region presents the new world with an outstanding opportunity to create wines that show old world expression. His Owen Roe brand was established using images associated with the iconic Confederate Owen Roe O'Neil, who helped rally the Irish against the English Parliamentary forces. Drink in this lively episode with the delightful David O'Reilly and find out why there is a severed hand on his label! Wines tasted in this episode: 2019 Owen Roe Sinister Hand Red Wine from Columbia Valley 2018 Owen Roe Rosa Mystica Cabernet Franc from Yakima Valley

Matt Rawn, co-owner of Two Mountain Winery, joins Max for the first time on the podcast.

In Episode 14, we focus on Washington. Washington produces the second largest amount of wine per capita in the United States, after California.  Established in 1984, the Colombia Valley AVA is the largest wine region in the state of Washington. This AVA includes over 11,000,000 acres (4,500,000 ha), of which over 40,000 acres (16,000 ha) are under vine.  Indeed, about 99% of the vineyard area in Washington is under this AVA, and subsequent Sub-AVAs.  (American Viticultural Areas, like some of their Old World Counterparts, can be nested within each other like Matryoshka dolls.)  This particular suite of AVAs has become well known for producing traditional Bordeaux varietals, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.  But you know me. (Or, at least, are getting to know me at the very least.) I don't like to review and look at the common stuff, necessarily. I like to look at the less usual things, when possible. Which is why I chose to look at the 2012 Pinot Gris from Maryhill Winery, instead of, say, a Washington Merlot. (which I do have lined up for the second episode discussing Washington Wines at a much later date).  Gary and I found ourselves extremely disappointed with the 2012 Colombia Valley Pinot Gris, and it is telling that it seems that Maryhill has uprooted their Pinot Gris vines since the production of this wine.  Why is it disappointing?  Take a listen to find out. (In retrospect, we should have talked more about Pinot Grigio vs. Pinot Gris in this episode, but we ended up far too disappointed in this wine to do that.  Suffice to say, they're largely the same thing, except not; there are some stylistic differences. Italian-style Pinot Grigio vintages are typically lighter-bodied, crisp, fresh, with vibrant stone fruit and floral aromas and a touch of spice, while Pinot Gris, especially from Alsace, tend to be more full-bodied, richer, spicier, and more viscous in texture, meaning this particular vintage does align more on the Gris side of the spectrum.  And now you know.) This bottle was acquired by yours truly via Underground Cellar.com

Our special guest today is Josh Henderson, one of Seattle's top chefs and the man behind the Huxley-Wallace Collective. We've discovered a lot while dining out this month that you need to know. Lots of closures as well as new location announcements populate our Newsbytes segment. March is Washington Wine month and we'll tell you where all the best wine dinners are in our Calendar segment. We've got a special recipe that shows up at the close of the show. Listen for it.

I was honored to meet Martin years ago at a private event for a well known international author and newspaper columnist.  At that meeting, I was able to partake of his great wines, only then discovering that his company, SOZO Wines, does something remarkable.  SOZO donates a significant portion of its profits to help those that cannot help themselves.  Whether we are talking about homelessness, sex trafficking or the like, SOZO is there little by little to make its mark.  In fact, if you buy his wines, you can pick where you want your non-profit dollars to go.  That said, this is no cheap wine, so don't be fooled.  This is the real McCoy and I found his story reflects my own ambitions regarding business and the development of something "important." Even if you aren't fascinated with wine, or couldn't care less about homelessness, I believe you will love this conversation...in fact, I guarantee it. Be willing to learn something today and see how you can impact your own little corner of the world. 1:30 Gnomes. What SOZO is doing? 6:00 Martin's history. 9:20 Perverted justice. 14:50 His old winery. Head to Oregon wine country. Pinot! 16:50 Proceeds can feed kids. To save one from perishing! 24:10 Meeting needs. 30:00 Freezing people leaning into Truth! 32:40 Called to fund others. Insincerity? 36:30 Born in America. Receiving love. Not the SOURCE. 48:00 People operate path of least resistance. 51:20 Blind taste tests. Ratings in wine. California wines are "jammy."54:05 Uncle Rob needed to pee. 59:50 Washington Wines vs. Champagne. 1:02:40 How is wine made today? Different? 1:08:10 Glut is high for great fruit. So so much! 1:11:20 Bolstering the market? 1:15:10 Great winemakers produce consistency. 1:17:20 World Changers. 1:29:00 First steps to working with Martin. 1:34:30 Martin is a good cook. Subscribe to the show here:Itunes: https://apple.co/2OR4kVx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qHHFZHDeezer: https://bit.ly/3srQ3grPodchaser: https://bit.ly/2NG2UwLGoogle: https://bit.ly/3uIQVzkJioSaavn: https://bit.ly/387Y2HGTumblr: https://bit.ly/3ka5IhjBook a show with us: https://calendly.com/rockstarsuperheroinstituteCopyright Rockstar Superhero 2021 - All Rights ReservedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rockstar-superhero--4792050/support.