Podcasts about wine festivals

In this episode of the Running Wine Mom podcast, host Samantha Cieslinski interviews Kenny Feldman, founder of Tipsy Teacher Wine. They discuss the inspiration behind the brand, which combines a love for wine with a mission to support teachers. Kenny shares his journey of entrepreneurship, the challenges he faced in building a team, and the importance of fitness for mental health. The conversation also touches on parenting, the unique initiatives of Tipsy Teacher, and future aspirations for the brand.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tipsy Teacher Wine02:36 Navigating Challenges in Business04:28 Fitness and Mental Health Connection06:36 Parenthood and New Beginnings10:49 The Birth of Tipsy Teacher Wine16:17 Connecting Teachers and Supporters22:05 The Evolution of Tipsy Teacher24:17 Future Aspirations for Tipsy Teacher26:21 Engaging with the Tipsy Teacher Community@tipsyteacherwineteacherwines.com

On today's show: 1. Charleston Wine Festivals website - https://charlestonwinefestivals.com/ 2. Charleston Wine Festivals Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/CharlestonWineFestivals/ 3. Best of Charleston 2024 Nominations Announced; Final Voting Underway Through March 22nd - http://holycitysinner.com/news/best-of-charleston-2024-nominations-announced-final-voting-u/ This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Episode 33 January 11, 2024 We've got your backstage pass into everything you need to know about food and wine festivals with one of the authorities on the subject. Anthony Giglio —sommelier and contributing wine editor at Food and Wine Magazine—has graced more food and wine festivals stages than any other wine professional in the business. From which festival you're most likely to taste your bucket list wine to where you're likely to sip wine next to a celeb, the hilariously funny fan favorite at Aspen Food and Wine is giving us the inside scoop and sharing the embarrassing on-stage moment that haunts him to this day. Wine Featured on This Episode:

Mentioned in this EpisodeConnect with the Podcast: Facebook: @texaswinepod Instagram: @texaswinepod Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com Visit www.thisistexaswine.com Help the Show: Subscribe to the newsletter. Donate virtual Texas wine! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Top Texas Wine Stories of the YearBig-time Texas wine press from top local, state, and national wine writers.Hickory Sands AVA perfected by the TTB. (Llano Uplift AVA was perfected in 2022).Many Texas wines did very well in competitions, and white wines fared especially well. William Chris Vineyards was named one of the Top 100 Vineyards and Wineries.Harvest yields were huge.It was a great year for Texas wine festivals and events.The Texas Wine Love app debuted.Lots of education was delivered through seminars and symposiums. More Texans than ever (or so it seemed) decided to become Specialists of Texas Wine (levels 1 and 2), Texas Wine Ambassador Certification, and WSET courses. Bravo!Plenty of winemakers were on the move.Winery tasting rooms opened, and some closed. Others moved locations.The State Fair of Texas changed direction in the wine garden, and Texas wine only represents 13% of the formerly 100% Texas wine list.Many thanks to Daniel Kelada at Vinovium for co-hosting this episode! Vinovium Announcing the Texas Wine Pod Awards 2023! Retail Space of the Year: H-E-B Tomball Marketing Campaign of the Year: Pedernales Cellars for Seriously. Texas Wine. Best Social Media Post: North Texas Wine Country Edu-tainment Award: Texas Wine Club Social Media Consistency Award (tie): Reddy Vineyards and Duchman Family Winery Brand with Heart Award: Farmhouse Vineyards Keeping It Real Award: Alta Marfa Winery Winery Dog of the Year: Whiskey at Vinovium LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT for Best Restaurant Wine List: Cabernet Grill Special ThanksThanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don't forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!Wine & Food FoundationI'm so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus! Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com! 

Raise a glass to the Disney Family of Wines! Join Eric and his special guest, Keri, his wife, as they pop the corks on a collection of wines known as the Disney Family of Wines. Once a staple at the Disney Food and Wine Festivals and on menus at Disney restaurants, the family of wines has had a presence in the parks. Each wine in the Disney Family of Wines has a special connection to the Disney company. Some include Diane Disney Miller and Ron Miller's Silverado Winery, The Original Disney Legend, Fred MacMurray's Family Winery, and Davy Crockett's Fess Parker's Winery. Eric and Keri sample some of the wines and explore their significance, while sharing personal Disney stories. Keri suggests great causes to support at: https://communitysharesusa.org/ Thanks for listening to Synergy Loves Company: How Disney Connects to Everything. https://www.synergylovescompany.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@synergylovescompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricHSynergy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/synergylovescompany Instagram and Threads:https://www.instagram.com/synergylovescompany/ Bsky.social: https://bsky.app/profile/erichsynergy.bsky.socialRead transcript

Atlanta Wine Festivals hosts the Atlanta Fall Wine Festival at Historic 4th Ward Park Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 1pm-5pm Come check out 50+ wines, beer, live music with Davis and the Love, DJ Alex Heisey, and more. Food will be available for purchase. ​ Tickets include entry, entertainment, souvenir acrylic wine glass, and all beverage samples. $50 Advance, $55 after Nov. 2, $65* day of event. *Unless sold out. Tickets HERE: https://www.atlantawinefestiva... This is a 21 and up event: no kids, no babies, no pets. Chairs, blankets, and small bags are okay. No outside food or beverages. Rain or shine event- no refunds. We will not have Designated Driver Tickets. Free bottled water available. Alcohol will be cut off at 4:45pm. We have the right to cut off anyone for over consumption. ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7... ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH58... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

This week Nick, Bruno, and Eric talk about Kangaroos, Wine Festivals, pool closings, random stuff, and more...Watch this weeks episode here: video.ttbd.rocksTake this weeks survey here: survey.ttbd.rocks

This conversation was definitely influenced by smoke in the air and infused mocktails in our system. I met Rob Genty at Elevated Food & Wine Festivals. One of the best events I've been to in a while, Gentry was one of the many infused brands that set up shop that day. He came up and offered me and my wife complimentary drinks. Come to find out, Rob was the brainchild behind the canopy sitting in front of me.  Yada, yada, yada, I asked him to be a guest on the podcast. A decision I would not regret. Rob came by the show to discuss his wellness company EVDY and how the name came about, why they decided to use delta-8 for their infused mixer, THC possibilities, cookbooks, my distaste for the word conversate, and more. After the show, he treated our entire studio to complimentary drinks. Stream our full interview below. "This episode is sponsored by our delivery buds at CannaGo. Order from local shops to get the best THC-free CBD consumables, Delta 8, non-medicated skin care products, cosmetics, essential oils, smoking products and more right to your doorstep.In partnership with CannaGo, this month all listeners of the show can receive $10 off their first order. Just use promo code CASHCOLOR10.Download the CannaGo app on iOs and let's be buds. And Best Dirty Lemonade. Founded in 2021, Best Dirty Lemonade is a THC-infused premium beverage company. Designed with the consumer in mind, Best Dirty Lemonade provides the euphoric effects of recreational cannabis consumption without the health risks associated with smoke inhalation, and the hangover effects of alcohol consumption. Best Dirty Lemonade offers a fresh, superior taste to typical THC-infused beverages..Support the show

Tonight, your favorite Geek sailors return with talks about Wine Festivals, Canadian Travels and Audio Books, an investigator of film reviews for Amsterdam/Don't Worry Darling/Jujutsu Kaisen: 0/The Woman King/Smile and Barbarian, discussions on the longevity of fighting games, the Toy HoF 2022 nominees, the return of E3 Expo and some fun odds and ends on Scuba and The Ry.

August 30th 2022 - All of the highlights from Tuesday's show in one complete podcast. Animal Crackers, Storage Units, Wine Festivals and more! Plus Jackie has the latest in the Dish as well

This week on The 3 Mouseketeers, the siblings discuss Epcot's Flower & Garden and Food & Wine festivals. Which festival would you rather attend? Let us know on social media @t3mpodcast. Trivia: What was the name of Walt Disney's train he built in his back yard? History: Progression of the Disney College Program. Tip: You don't need to have dining reservations to enjoy Disney. Especially Epcot since there are several food booths. Segment: This or That - Disney South America or Disney Australia  Main Topic: Epcot's Flower & Garden / Food & Wine Festivals Contact: Amanda: amanda.hollis@capturethemagicvacations.com Email: t3mpodcast@gmail.com Follow us: Website: https://t3mpodcast.wixsite.com/podcast YouTube: bit.ly/t3myoutube TikTok: @t3mpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/t3mpodcast/ IG: @t3mpodcast Twitter: @t3mpodcast Intro music by: @bleuize

On this week's show, Disneyland pros, David and Ronn dive into several sizzling Disney topics. Exploring Cotino: A "Storyliving by Disney" Community! In true Disney fashion, Josh D'Amaro dazzled us with fancy buzz words dripping in excitement - and ambiguity! What is the product? Who is it for? Why are the doing it? How is revenue for Disney being generated? Where did that name come from? Is this a destination location? Is it a community we would like to live in? Is it a permanent Disney Cruise? A Disney Vacation Club location? What are "Magic Moments?" Can we expect Food & Wine Festivals and the like?  So much uncertainty leads to so many questions. In the end, it just might be a very cool community - or not -  but Disney believes this new line of business will "Enhance, Extend, and Strengthen the Disney Brand" and is already searching for future locations.What re-theme would we be happy to see happen to Gadgets Go-Coaster?  Have we ever been judged for being an "adult Disney fan?" What attractions would we like to see a photo op added? Will Disney add The Simpsons into a Park? Plus, we remember, celebrate, and honor The Band Concert (1935), Ferdinand the Bull, Guatemalan Weavers Shop, Walt receiving an honorary Academy Award®, Snow White - An Enchanting Musical, Captain EO, and Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins in this week in Disney history. All this and the big reveal of our 5 Least Favorite Rides at Disneyland Resort, and more!

Straight outta Poughkeepsie, Lee Campbell did it all, from restaurants, to retail, to wine importing, wine festivals, Sommelier, and Wine Director. Lee is also kind of an OG in natural wine. She now works as a consultant and recently helped open Victoria Blamey's new restaurant Mena in NYC. So, the question is, what's left to do, how about putting Virginia wines and Early Mountain Vineyards on the map?Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.

Wines: Xanadu Chardonnay, 2018 & Portal Douro Valley Colheita, 2017With spring right around the corner, we are sharing ideas for your next road trip/girls trip/golf outing with a side of wine. Throughout the year, all over the Southeastern US, there are all kinds of wine experiences, events & festivals. Featuring fine wines, local fare & more, these offerings showcase some of the best the region  has to offer: great weather, world-class travel destinations, culinary arts and entertainment - AND WINE!In this episode, we provide a list and description of many of the 2022 Wine Festivals and Events planned in Georgia, North and South Carolina (including the world-renowned Charleston Food and Wine Festival) as well as tips and tricks in selecting the best ones to suit your particular taste and travel style/needs as well as how to get the most out of the experience.While our list does not include every wine loving opportunity in the region, it does provide a wide variety of events across the tri-state region as a helpful guide to planning your next trip to the area or upcoming weekends if you're lucky enough to be a resident. To make things easier, we've compiled a list and links to all of the events featured. Listen today to hear more about these great events!Charleston Wine & Food Festival - https://charlestonwineandfood.com/schedule/ Spring Wine Festival in the Gardens - https://www.brookgreen.org/events/spring-wine-festival-gardens Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival - https://hiltonheadwineandfood.com Drink Pink Rose Festival - https://m.facebook.com/events/2792896761020701/ Wine & Chocolate Stroll - https://magnoliaplantation.com/Wine by the Water  - https://www.historiccharleston.org/blog/event/wine-by-the-water-03-29-22/ Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival -www.dahlonega.orgSavor GA Food + Wine Festival - https://georgiafoodandwinefestival.com/contact North Carolina Wine Festival - https://ncwinefestival.com/home/ Charlotte Wine & Food Wknd - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-jazz-fest-spring-edition-tickets-163319738735 Wine & Jazz Fest Spring Edition - https://www.facebook.com/events/278861524156621 Atlanta Wine Festivals (parent of W&J Spring Ed) Spring, Summer, Winter, Mimosa & New Years - https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaWineFestivals/ ==============Music from https://filmmusic.io "Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

Welcome back to another episode of The Everyday Wine Aficionado Podcast, today let me introduce you to Sommelier Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey of Appellation Wines and The Blended Festival.   Sommelier Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey has spent the last 15 years as a wine collector and industry leader in the wine space as an importer and distributor in the Las Vegas casino market. He serves as the Executive Sommelier & Director of Wine for the National Blended Festival, curating the wine experience for thousands of festival attendees.  Additionally, he is the founder of Appellation Wine Brands, a luxury lifestyle company that creates wine brands for restaurant groups, hotels, and private companies. He is also the lead wine judge for the Pr%f (Proof) awards, the largest double-blind wine and spirit competition in the United States. Matthew shares his passion for wine as the founder and educator of The Advanced Wine Course.com, an e-learning platform for wine enthusiasts and novices.   Let's dive into his wine story!    [00:01 - 13:10] Opening Segment    I introduce our guest for this episode Man, wine is cool! Not what Mattew envisioned for himself in his youth Didn't exactly liking the dynamics of alcohol before Vegas Intimidated by Wine: The Start of Matthew's Wine Game Matthew's First Wine Collection: Two Carts Filled with Wine   [13:11 - 30:09] Curating Wines for Hotels, Restaurant Groups, and Wine Festivals    What people are afraid of when ordering wine for the first time “Try things that you don't understand or know because how else are you gonna learn those those things, right?” Matthew's Not So Typical Path to Events How he found a way to be able to learn and be relevant and provide value to the community, and to the wine industry The Blended Festival Traveling national festival  Wine, food, music, and lifestyle Blended Festival 2021's Wellness Stage My Wine Society The Crown Jewel of the Festival, The Wine Tent Adding more to your palette through themed booths Forming community and building relationships with our communities that we're at   [30:10 - 44:04] Not Just Wine, But an Experience 68 Wine Events in 2022 How Matthew ensures his wine events bring one cohesive experience A Thougtful Approach for the Wine tent Everything had to be perfect! Done with love and compassion The Blended Festival, definitely an event, experience, and story to tell Matthew's Other Engagements Boutique and Great Wine Distribution Company in Las Vegas Staying connected with his community Matthew's Own Wine Company, Appellation Wines Why wine makers are terrible marketers Matthew's Wine Courses    [44:05 - 50:21] Tasting Round   Matthew-Lorèn‘s Favorite Wine Pinot Noir Matthew-Lorèn's Favorite Go-To Pairing  Lobster Tail Garlic Noodles adn Chablis Matthew-Lorèn's Wine Resource Google His restaurant/a restaurant Connect with Matthew-Lorèn  See links below  Reach out to me for more wine conversations through the links below  Subscribe and leave a review Final words  Tweetable Quotes:   “This (wine) isn't just something  to get drunk off of and to party on. This is something that should be enjoyed, and relished, and lived in, and remembered.”  - Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey   “I think it's a pretty well known fact that Americans love Cabernet Sauvignon, that's where palettes are calibrated. So I'm drinking right now, I understand that I value that I appreciate that. But that's not enough for me. I want you to learn and grow and expand your horizons ”  - Matthew-Lorèn Lindsey   Connect with Matthew-Lorèn through Instagram! Check out his websites at www.advancedwinecourse.com and www.blendedfestival.com    Let's continue the Everyday Wine Conversations and connect with me through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or feel free to shoot me an email at kris@krislevy.co. You can also check out my website at ​www.​klevywineco.com.   TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help us get the word out there! Share this podcast to someone who wants to join the wine conversations. Go ahead and take a screenshot, share this to your stories, and tag me on Instagram!    JOIN THE CLUB through this link and handpick wines every month, from up and coming wineries, winemaker owned brands and wineries with unique stories while supporting those wineries directly. You can also join our Facebook Group to connect with other wine lovers, get special tips and tricks, and take your wine knowledge to a whole new level.  

Happy New Year everyone! So a few days ago, I was super psyched to learn that my jazz ensemble was booked for the 2022 Boston Food and Wine Festival jazz brunches, to be held at one of my favorite locations, The Boston Harbor Hotel. With wine on my mind, I thought I’d do a post on it, especially since a lot of folks are curious.  As it so happens, I’m married to a wine and whisky aficionado, Jeff Hunter.Now this isn’t a proper interview at all.  We were about to settle down for the season finale of Mandalorian when it occurred to me I should see if Jeff was up for an impromptu interview, something he is more predisposed to do with a glass in hand.  He was.  So while he prepared for us to sample 2018 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon from two very different locales, one from Alexander Valley Vineyards California, the other from Penley Estate Phoenix Australia , I grabbed a mic. I know wine events can be daunting.  There’s the odd swish and sniff of glasses; the confident gargle, and the spit.  And what about the knowing look you get when you opt to swallow your sip ‘coz goodness knows you’ve paid good money for this!   And then there’s the jargon—  “structured,” “hint of oak,”  “tannic,” that defines moments of deliberation.It’s easy to forget that a wine palate is cultivated.  Unless vinification is a family business or inherent in your culture, there’s a big chance your first sip of wine was disappointing and far from how you imagined it to be.  My parents let us have a sip or two when we were kids and I did not understand what the big to-do was.  Even in my college days it wasn’t something I enjoyed though I learned to tolerate it because I badly wanted to travel to Europe and I thought wine was something everyone had with their meals.  In the 70’s and 80’s in Manila, I remember drinking Blue Nun Riesling and Cold Duck champagne in our family events. Paul Masson Chablis was the main wine served at my 18th birthday party debut, an important milestone in Filipino society.   At the time, and in a nation of beer and whisky drinkers, any wine at a party was impressive, even if they all tasted like tart juice or downright vinegary. In a hot tropical country like the Philippines where houses don’t have basements, cellars, cool pantries,  nor any concept of proper storage, it’s highly likely we’d been blissfully toasting with turned wines and thinking that was cool.So we all start somewhere and my first point is, wherever you are in your wine journey is okay.  Second, over time and as you explore a breadth of varieties, your palate will evolve.  What you find pleasant today may not be so tomorrow, and the opposite could also be true. Third, what is considered “good,” even by experts, need not be expensive.  Though price point can be indicative of quality, it is also affected by supply (limited production usually is pricier), brand name, popularity and other factors that have nothing to do with quality.  Wine regions like Bordeaux (France) or Napa Valley (US) have more cachet with some people than Australian or Argentinian wines, hence my earlier example of two 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon wines we were comparing, both very good and under $20, with the Penley Estate Phoenix Australia rated #69 in the Wine Enthusiast top 100 wines.Learning about wines is fun and a lifetime activity. While I can barely remember vineyard names, I know what I like, am confident about food pairing , and am more articulate about my descriptions, which means, I can pretty much fake my way in an event.  I’m fortunate to have learned from others and most especially Jeff, who often cooks dishes with particular libations in mind, such as this evening’s Seafood Cioppino paired with 2006 Constanti Brunello di Montalcino, which means, a lot of our dinners are mini wine tasting events.  Since I have a resident (literally) wine expert on board, and he now has the mic, let’s see what he has to say.  Bear in mind, we’ve had a few glasses at this point.Marlene:  So I’m here with Jeff, an avid wine and whisky collector, purveyor in auctions and former wine consultant.  So Jeff, tell us a bit more about your passion for wine.Jeff: Oh, good evening. Thanks, Marlene. Thanks for the nice introduction. My name is Jeff, Jeff Hunter, and I've enjoyed wine for many years.  I can recall the first case I got of an older Bordeaux that I kept in my parents’ basement. And that was kind of the beginning to my desire to collect. I just love the smell of the case of wine, the wood, the ability to taste that wine over the course of many dinners, as it evolved, and how long it would age and trying to correctly predict when I would drink it.Marlene:  What kind of wines should we be looking at?Jeff: Okay, we're gonna talk about popular wines or those that are less discovered at Wine Festivals. So if you're a curious person, and you would be interested in trying different regions, Lebanon, has some interesting things that are coming out. Israel as well has some fabulous Cabs. So explore. I'm not too familiar with Greece and Italy was always a mystery to me. But the more I've tried and the more I've looked at the maps of the different landscapes and wine producing regions of the various countries, the more I've gotten to appreciate all the things that make up the different wines of Italy, let's say,  France, as well, obviously, with many different wine producing regions, so great to be an explorer. And there's a lot of great wines being produced today around the world.Marlene: Any favorites?Jeff: Personally, I've been really enjoying something that's not as popular as it used to be. That's the Australian Cabernets and Shiraz. I just love those big, jammy, bomb-y types of wines and the concentration and the freshness of fruit that I find in some of them. So it's been kind of fun enjoying those, otherwise I go to, for sure, vintage Bordeaux.  Always buy the good years, sit on them, give them time, 5-10 years to come around. So get them early and be patient. Marlene: What about unusual wines? Jeff: I think that as esoteric wines go, the Tokaj of Hungary can be quite fascinating. And I was able to purchase six bottles of the Essencia of Pajzos from Tokaj, and that's the best of the best. It's a 1993 Vintage Robert Parker who's the wine critic gave it an O M G 100 points. Said it tasted like heaven. Amazing wine. Residual sugar is sky high but yet there's still some crisp snap through all the apricot flavor. Amazing wine.  I think I paid $125 a bottle with a discount should be about $300 to 500 at this point in 2022.Marlene:   Lots of people are curious about wine events.  For those who’ve never been to one, can you perhaps give an idea on what they can expect?Jeff: Going to wine festivals has always been a fun thing. I've always enjoyed the opportunity to taste many wines and a big gathering. And my favorite way of doing this is to have a friend who works in the wine industry and then have him get you in for free as his roadie; you can help him bring his wines in, and then maybe even help pour some of his wines, and then get to go in and check everything out for free. That's my favorite way to go into wine festivals.Marlene: Ok, ok, let’s be serious.  If it was for like, you know, just a regular Joe, how would it be?Jeff:  Of course yeah. You know I do love wine festivals and my approach to attending a wine festival based on the limited amount of time I have with so much to taste. And so I would recommend getting in doing your research. Look at the listing, see who's attending, see who's pouring, see who's pouring what. Stay away from the pedestrian wines, focus on your whites first. So you don't ruin your palate. Get around, it doesn't matter if the table has red or white just stay with the whites. You can always come back for the Reds later. And then just keep moving through the festival. Don't get bogged down. And as the more you taste and don't forget to spit because the more you taste, the more you can become a little bit more friendly with all the participants and lose valuable time-- tasting time. Focus on the big boys at the end, the big reds, and make sure you get them before they run out because the popular ones do go fast. Marlene: Thank you, Jeff.  So let me clarify. Jeff’s point is to maximize time at a wine event, and he’s just outlined an efficient way to go about it, if that’s your goal. 1.     Do a bit of homework so you can home in on what you really want to try, to avoid palate fatigue and being too inebriated to appreciate what you’re consuming.2.     Spit.  You can’t taste a whole lot of wines and be sober otherwise.  In other words, though ruthless: Not spitting = inebriation= friendliness=waste of tasting time3.     Start with whites and end with reds.  The reverse will ruin your palate for whites.Now most of us don’t approach wine events with Jeff’s single-minded efficiency, nor should you, unless you are a collector.  For everyone else, I’d say, go where you will, listen to the wine curators, ask questions (they love this) and meet people.  Have fun. And if you’re worried about looking gauche, here are a few tips:1.     Hold wine glasses by the stem, not the glass, so you don’t warm the wine (or get fingerprints on glass)2.     Swish the wine in the glass to aerate and release the bouquet; sniff to appreciate.  Note what you’re smelling—apricots, raspberries, etc.3.     Sip together with a slight breath in, and swish around the back of your mouth for aeration.  It looks and sounds a bit like a gargle, but isn’t. It’s not a pretentious action.  Retronasal olfaction is smelling and tasting from the back of your mouth, and better perceived when wine is aerated.4.     Spit.  In bucket.5.     Describe what you smell and taste with fellow participants and wine curators so you can build your wine vocabulary.6.     And finally, if like my sister, Manischewitz is your favorite wine, never admit it. Get full access to Cooking Subversive at cookingsubversive.substack.com/subscribe

This week, entertainment is making a comeback at the resort, more festivals for 2022 at Disney California Adventure, Genie+ experience, what it took to get it's a small world reopend, we report on location from the parks, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: Some new and returning entertainment is coming to Disneyland in 2022. An expanded “Celebrate Gospel!” will debut in February at the Fantasyland Theater, and “Tale of the Lion King” will return in the spring, also to the Fantasyland Theater. The Main Street Electrical Parade will return to Main Street in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary in June. Fantasmic! and World of Color are also announced to return, with no firm time frame yet. Finally, Disneyland Forever fireworks will also be lighting up the sky once again in 2022. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/12/more-fan-favorite-entertainment-returns-to-disneyland-resort-in-2022-including-celebrate-gospel-and-tale-of-the-lion-king/ Nothing quite beats a food festival at Disneyland! Lunar New Year and Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festivals are returning in 2022. The Lunar New Year celebration in 2022 is based on the Year of the Tiger, so Tigger will be joining the festivities. Raya, from Raya and the Last Dragon will make her debut at Disneyland for the celebration as well. The Lunar New Year runs January 21st through February 13th. Starting March 4th and running through April 26th, the Food and Wine Festival will return. Sip and Savor passes will be offered for both celebrations. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/12/fan-favorite-limited-time-festivals-return-to-the-disneyland-resort-in-2022-lunar-new-year-and-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival/ As we have been covering for a few weeks now, Jessica Rabbit is taking over Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin. Last week, Jessica Rabbit, dressed in her best detective outfit, made her appearance in the attraction. A new figure was placed next to the car trunk that she used to be inside of, then where she held the sledgehammer, she has been changed over to the new look, and finally, her silhouette has been updated in the queue to reflect the new look. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/12/11/photos-new-detective-jessica-rabbit-animatronic-debuts-at-disneyland/ and https://www.micechat.com/309922-roger-rabbit-cover-up-at-disneyland-jessicas-new-starring-role/ The Disability Access Service, better known as “DAS” has been improved! Starting with visits on December 20th, guests who utilize the service can pre-register for the service virtually with a Cast Member. To do this, guests use a live video chat feature as early as 30 days prior to their visit, but no less than 2 days before arrival. Guests can then book up to two one-hour return windows for select experiences, per day in advance. In the future, Disney says that guests enrolled in the system will be able to same-day self-select an attraction, without having to visit with guest relations. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/12/07/guests-can-now-virtually-pre-register-for-disneylands-disability-access-service/ It was great to be able to ride it's a small world on it's first day of operation for the holiday season, but it took a lot of work to get it open! The Disney Parks Blog documented the process. The underground maintenance room of the attraction, known as “the pit” flooded on November 10th, while refilling was underway. Almost all of the ride control machinery is in the pit, and was submerged in at least 7 feet of water. Twenty different teams sprung into action to get the attraction working again. They set a timeline of 4 weeks to get it operational again. More than 200,000 gallons of water needed to be pumped out of the pit before teams could even begin to determine the damage. Teams worked to determine what could be cleaned and salvaged, and what needed to be replaced. Many of the spare parts which they could use were stored in the same pit. The team reached out to small world attractions around the world to get the needed parts. They met the goal of under 4 weeks and reopened the attraction on December 6th. The timeline was expected to be several months under normal conditions. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/12/how-disneyland-resort-cast-rallied-to-open-its-a-small-world-holiday/ We saw first hand how the launch of the Genie system in Disneyland went last week. The first hour or so worked well as we were able to buy our Genie+ service, and make a couple of Lightning Lane reservations for Guardians and Midway Mania. We were even able to mobile order some food and have a lot of PhotoPass photos taken. About an hour into the day, the entire system went mostly unresponsive. The free Genie service to plan the day only displayed an error, and reservations for Lightning Lane attractions could not be made. Even the Lightning Lane+ pay-per-attraction options were not available. However, around 5pm, the system seemed to come back online and continued to work for us perfectly until the end of the night. Even the couple hours the next morning, the free portion of the service seemed to be working well. – https://www.micechat.com/309918-disneyland-update-genie-fail-entertainment-holiday/ If, like us, you were in the parks on December 10th for the launch of Genie+, and you used the service, you may have received an email from Disneyland. The email states that they are “working to provide recovery” for the launch. Not exactly sure what that means at this time, but it is possible that Disney will either refund guests, or provide some other perk for the inconvenience. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/12/13/select-disneyland-genie-users-to-be-provided-recovery/ A new Star Wars photo opportunity has come to Downtown Disney. Next to the Star Wars Trading Post, there are two new displays for The Book of Boba Fett, the new Disney+ show coming later this month. The first is a throne that Boba can be seen sitting on in the trailer for the new show. The second is a sand crawler, which fans will know from the original movies and the Mandalorian. – https://www.micechat.com/309918-disneyland-update-genie-fail-entertainment-holiday/ A strange construction project that drew a lot of attention has finally been completed. The right side of the walkway to ToonTown has finally come out from behind construction walls and has been revealed to be an ADA access ramp. Theories had been talked about like a new Lightning Lane queue, or other odd options, but this is just an ADA ramp for people needing the less bumpy path and slighly less grade going to ToonTown. – https://www.micechat.com/309918-disneyland-update-genie-fail-entertainment-holiday/ It is going to be easier to spot former Disneyland, and other Disney Parks Ambassadors in the future. New gold Disney Ambassador Alumni name tags have been created that take their inspiration from Walt Disney's Disneyland employee #1 badge. The new name tags were presented to the current alumni at a recent alumni gathering. So, next time you are in the parks, be on the lookout for a gold name tag to see if you are in the presence of a former Disneyland Ambassador. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/12/new-alumni-name-tag-for-disney-ambassadors/ It has been a little while since guest's paper parks have been able to grow – until now. A new Disney Paper Parks: Holiday Edition has been posted on the Disney Parks Blog. The Paper Parks are designed by Imagineers for all to enjoy. The holiday version is 12 ornaments, for the 12 days of Christmas, featuring different parks around the world. Starting in Disneyland and moving through all the parks around the world, this is a set not to be missed! To download the Paper Parks, visit the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/12/disney-parks-blog-presents-disney-paper-parks-holiday-edition-designed-by-walt-disney-imagineering-part-4/ We have spoken before about the great relationship that Disney has with the Make a Wish Foundation. Last week, Disneyland hosted a Galaxy of Wishes fundraising event in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The money raised from this event will help the Make a Wish Foundation be able to grant more wishes for children with critical illnesses. Disneyland was part of the first wish back in 1980. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/12/galaxy-of-wishes-disneyland-resort-and-make-a-wish-join-forces-to-create-more-magic/ We wanted to have the final update on the Cast Member union negotiations and voting that took place a couple of weeks ago. The Cast Members voted to accept the current contract, which will offer $1 per hour retroactive to June 16, 2021, $1 per hour starting June 16, 2022, but being pulled forward to November 17th, 2021, and a final $1 per hour on June 16, 2023. Cast members who were hired on or before June 16, 2001 will get $2000 for fulltime and $1000 for part time, one time payments. Cast members hired between June 17th, 2001 and June 16, 2011 will receive $1000 for full time and $500 for part time, one time payments. For the full list, visit the link in our show notes. – https://www.micechat.com/306249-disneyland-contract-troubles-leave-cast-concerned/ Discussion Topic: Tage and Teresa in Disneyland

On this week's episode I visit Derpycon 2021 held in New Brunswick, New Jersey and give my insight on how to Convention along with stories from my time there.Derpycon was a lot of fun and conventions are something I recommend to anyone even remotely thinking about it. Mid-recording, I have a realization that Food & Wine Festivals are the basic version of a convention.Some tips include practicing alone at home (that sounds a lot weirder than I say on the podcast), visiting local, and peeing. I spend time talking about bathrooms.News Source: https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/01/entertainment/kal-penn-gay-intl-scli/index.htmlPlease follow my social medias:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this_is_paz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/This_Is_PazFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsPaz/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@this_is_pazMy Random Recommendation – The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window - https://www.crunchyroll.com/the-night-beyond-the-tricornered-window/episode-1-encounter-819327Also, I apologize in advance, I ran an update on my PC and Windows decided to completely ignore any setting I ever did to my new microphone. In a panic. I tried to run every update and troubleshoot to no avail. So I had to pull the old microphone from storage...so audio quality is not to my standard.

Wine can be a difficult subject. And I don't believe in the idea that you can simplify it....however, Matthew Lindsey has created an method that engages the novice and enthusiast alike when approaching the subject of wine. His wine festivals combine food, wine and cocktails (oh, and music) all under one venue. I am headed to one of his festivals this month to see how he does it.

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Originally the early Latin goddess of vegetation, a patroness of vineyards and gardens, Venus became deliberately associated with the Greek Goddess Aphrodite and assumed many of her aspects. The name of Venus then became interchangeable with Aphrodite as most of the tales of these two goddesses are identical. However, like every Roman gods with their Greek counterparts, there were differences. Venus arguably became more popular in ancient Rome, and became more ingrained in the city life. She took on the aspect of a gracious Mother Goddess full of pure love as well as assuming the divine responsibility for domestic bliss and procreation. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://martinifisher.com/2019/06/21/burning-like-a-silver-flame-the-mother-of-rome-and-the-patroness-of-ancient-wine-festivals/

Widely considered the father of American cuisine, Jeremiah Tower began his culinary career in 1972 as co-owner and executive chef of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. He then continued as executive chef and sole owner of Stars in San Francisco, one of the highest grossing, most innovative, and profitable restaurants in the United States. After Stars, Tower opened restaurants in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manila. He's an award winning chef, author, keynote speaker, architecture aficionado and a fantastic podcast guest. He's also the subject of The Last Magnificent, a CNN feature-length documentary film produced by Anthony Bourdain, now on Netflix. I asked Jeremiah on the show to give us a look behind the curtain on how he became so successful in a notoriously difficult industry and to get his thoughts on where the young hoteliers of the world should be focused on pushing our industry forward. On this episode we discuss: How Jeremiah got his start (2:13) How to establish yourself as a leader (4:53) The secret to great hospitality (7:56) Leading by example and instilling integrity (9:45) Servant Leadership (16:04) What we need to fix in the industry (18:10) About Jeremiah Jeremiah Tower began his culinary career in 1972 as co-owner and executive chef of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. Then continued as executive chef and sole owner of Stars in San Francisco, one of the highest grossing, most innovative, and profitable restaurants in the United States. After Stars, Tower opened restaurants in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manila. Tower sold the Stars group in 1998. Awards include the James Beard Foundation's “Outstanding Chef of the Year” in America (1996), “Regional Best Chef” California (1993), and the Beard Foundation “Best American Regional Cookbook” for Jeremiah Tower's New American Classics (1986), Nation's Restaurant News “Fine Dining Hall of Fame,” and an honorary degree from the C.I.A.. Tower has written eight books including Jeremiah Tower Cooks (2002), California Dish (2004), Escoffier, A Dash of Genius (2013), Table Manners: How to Behave in the Modern World and Why (2016), Start the Fire (2017), and an e-book Flavors of Taste (2018). Keynote speaker and TV guest, including Good Morning America, The Late Show with David Letterman, and host of the PBS13-series show “America's Great Chefs.” Food & Wine Festivals include Pebble Beach, several Meals on Wheels,  the Oxford University and Blenheim Palace Festivals, and the Hawaiian Wine and Food at the Kahala, Jeremiah is the subject of The Last Magnificent, a CNN feature-length documentary film produced by Anthony Bourdain, now on Netflix, and is working on cooking videos, combined with real estate, and a new book. Books https://amzn.to/3a49eXI (Ritz & Escoffier, The Hotelier, The Chef and The Rise of the Leisure Class) https://amzn.to/3a1G23z (Start the Fire: How I Began A Food Revolution In America) https://amzn.to/3mdAl4W (Jeremiah Tower Cooks: 250 Recipes from an American Master) https://amzn.to/3naxBqr (Jeremiah Tower's New American Classics) Links Instagram: https://instagram.com/tower.jeremiah (@tower.jeremiah) --- If I can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can book a free call with me by going to https://knowinghospitality.com/contact (knowinghospitality.com/contact)

The Food and Wine Festivals have been a staple of Disney's second gate parks for decades but they are a way of visiting the parks that not everyone has been able to experience.  Join us as we explore what they are, how they impact the park experience (for good or for otherwise?), the mysteries of Guy Fieri, and so much more on an episode that just happens to be long enough to be served several times without being too drunk to drive back to your hotel on International Drive.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest is Melissa Krueger, Vice President of Groups for Classic Vacations will discuss the benefits of group travel and why every traveler should experience it. Learn how to create customized group packages that deliver the best values and itineraries. Groups such as Destination Weddings, Family Reunions, Friends Getaways, Corporate Incentives or Special Interest groups such as Food and Wine Festivals, Wellness Retreats, the possibilities are endless.

Hosts Caity Moseman Wadler and Hannah Fordin talk all things Charlotte and all things cocktail with guests Bob Peters and Colleen Hughes. Bob Peters is a Charlotte native which makes him as rare and as special as the libations you will find behind his bar. With strong southern roots, Bob has always enjoyed the art of dining and taking care of friends. He is well known for his creative palate as well as for his ability to entertain. Peters has won numerous awards including the 2015 Global Bartender of the Year for The Ritz-Carlton Corporation. He has been featured in an international culinary magazine as well as countless local and regional publications. In the spring of 2016, he accompanied some of the most elite chefs from Charlotte, NC to the coveted James Beard House in New York City to present a “Taste of Charlotte” dinner to the Big Apple’s food fanatics. In January 2017 and most recently in January 2018, Bob was a featured mixologist at the highly acclaimed Cayman Cookout food festival hosted by Eric Ripert, Jose Andres, and Anthony Bourdain, as well as being featured talent at the Charleston Wine & Food, and the Atlanta Food & Wine Festivals. When you join Bob for a cocktail, be prepared to linger and let go of the reins. In no time, you will be carried away on a journey sure to delight the senses. Check him out at The Punch Room in The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte (NC). You will be captivated by what you find, and heʼll have the hootch ready. Colleen Hughes wears many hats. She’s Head Mixologist at Haberdish as well as cocktail creator for Crepe Cellar, Sea Level and Growlers Pourhouse, all in Charlotte. She also serves as Vice President of the Charlotte USBG Chapter. Named 2016’s Mixologist of the Year in Charlotte by Creative Loafing and 2016 Bartender of the Year by Thrillist, Colleen is one of the most innovative mixologists in the region. She runs balanced and accessible bar programs with a nod to the historical aspects of the spirits themselves without being too stuffy about it. And her drinks look as good as they taste! Colleen utilizes lots of unique edible flowers from local vendors in the Charlotte area. Heritage Radio Network On Tour is powered by Simplecast

In episode 29, we welcome Timothy hudson (@AgentHudson) to discuss the birth of the Houston Wine Festival. We talk about the passion and purpose of the festival and inspiration from other cities around the country. Plus, we break down some of the best wineries in Texas and different vineyards to look out for. All of this and more on #3Hues.

In episode 29, we welcome Timothy hudson (@AgentHudson) to discuss the birth of the Houston Wine Festival. We talk about the passion and purpose of the festival and inspiration from other cities around the country. Plus, we break down some of the best wineries in Texas and different vineyards to look out for. All of this and more on #3Hues.

Rachel BAfter recording over 600 Podcasts it becomes hard to "Blow me away" Well, This amazing lady did just that. Rachel B surpirsed me by bringing a dear friend Mike Roth on guitar. Mike and I go way back and he is brilliant in his own right. This is a very special show. I hope you enjoy it as much as I.Exuding a smoky undertone, sassy delivery, and catchy melodies, Singer-Songstress Rachel B is paving her way as an undefinable and timeless entertainer. Rachel B, described as "A Sassy Treat," is an independent artist who insists on being The Boss of her own life. In 2014 she self-released her debut EP, "I'm The Boss" and headlined a 10 city national tour.  In 2015 she independently released her second EP titled, "Break It Down." Rachel B is currently working on her first full length album which is scheduled to be released in 2016. Whether she's singing about being a boss or tickling the ivories on a charming love song, this songstress is sure to leave you with memorable hooks that empower and inspire. After studying Classical Voice at Interlochen Arts Academy, Rachel B wanted to bend the rules and notes a little more. She fell in love with songwriting and various genres of music, from Motown to new and classic popular music. Rachel B then attended Berklee College of Music in Boston followed by a move to Los Angeles, where she honed her artistry by performing on stages all around Southern California, in addition to writing music for film and television.  She has had songs placed on ABC shows such as General Hospital, independent films, and has played at venues across the country such as Chicago Symphony Hall, Berklee Performance Center, South Park Amphitheater,  Flood City Music Festival, Traverse City Opera House, Wine Festivals, Mr. Smalls, Altar Bar, and more.Rachel B was born to perform and has been captivating audiences across the country with her natural ability to inspire and connect with fans. Often noted as being a sassy version of Norah Jones and a softer Amy Winehouse, this up and coming starlet will reel you in and leave you wanting more of her sultry style. Rachel is inspired by bold woman of their time, such as Barbra Streisand and Marilyn Monroe, and is deeply influenced by the soulful sounds of Minnie Riperton, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie HolidayVideos from the show

We're not even into the 2015 Summer season yet and already, we're talking about the big new rides for 2016! Dollywood might have a whopper!  The guys want to partner with "Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer" Food and Wine Festivals aren't just for EPCOT anymore. "Big Boy" makes his triumphant return to the podcast! EB has opened a T-Shirt Shop! We talk to the CEO of Picsolve about On-Ride Photo Technology! This and a whole lot more!

Wine festivals can be one of the most fun ways to discover more about wine and meet the people who make what is in your glass. Fortunately there are a great number of different events people can attend, both in your capital city and also in the wine regions themselves. On this episode of The Vincast Daniel Honan returns and we chat about the nature of wine festivals and how they are evolving to connect with todays wine consumer.​

  This week on Talking In Circles we discuss the oddity of ostrich pillows, the joy of Wine Festivals, the positive and negatives of pranking your spouse, and the pains of getting old. After the pleasantries are out of the way we get into one of all time favorite franchises The X-Men. We discuss what started ...

My first returning guest is Phil Smith of The Wine Depository, and he joins me to talk about Wine Tourism. Welcoming visitors to a winery to sell direct is one of the most important parts of the business and offering a compelling cellar door experience continues to increase in value. We talk about the many options of navigating, visiting, eating, learning and sleeping in wine regions, sharing some of our own personal experiences.​

On the fourth episode of The Vincast I sat down with Daniel Honan, originally from Newcastle with a background in journalism. Whilst working for a wine bar in London he discovered ‘Real' wine, wines made using organic, biodynamic and/or natural practices. When he returned to the Hunter Valley earlier this year he wanted to learn more and share his passion with the world, and now writes about Australian wines in this vein. We attempt to dissect what these wines are whilst talking about his past present and future.

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Looking to travel in the fall? Hong Kong is the place to visit! Home to some of the best food festivals in the world, the Moon Festival and Wine & Dine Festival are sure to please your palate. Explore this enchanting city, mouth-watering food and famous architecture. With autumn being Hong Kong’s most popular season, you’ll experience all this world-class city has to offer.

Lake Tahoe is a premier mountain dining destination and fall is food and wine time. Tahoe Time looks at upcoming culinary festivals and special events, plus register to win event tickets, and fall getaway lodging packages!

At a recent tasting event, attended by yours truly (incognito), I chanced to overhear one of those ABC people .. Anything But Chardonnay.I know that those of us who spend a large part of our waking hours thinking about, and sometimes even drinking, wine are often shocked to discover that some perceptions about certain wines that we thought had changed years ago still persist.Like when rosé re-bloomed in California and was newly infused with elegant, delicate touches and we coaxed, teased and cajoled our non-eno friends into tasting something they swore would never pass their lips again; an oath usually taken during their college years.I can't believe that old prejudices against this noble grape still walk among the tasting room rompers, just because, 15 years ago or so, Mrs. Butterworth's Chardonnay served in a freshly-hewn oak bowl, laid her heavy hand across the land.Chardonnay, the Queen of the white wine grapes. The backbone of world's most cherished Champagnes and sparkling wines. Tasty companion to warm summer afternoons, East Indian food and shellfish.Click here, if you dare, to hear me rant on about those who think they're being hip by being critical because they put fashion before palate!GrapevineRadio.net, the premier source for interviews with wine makers, chefs and event coordinators from California's third largest and fastest growing wine region.

Calcareous, it's what we call limestone around here. Find out more in our interview with Dana Brown, owner of Calcareous Winery in Paso Robles and her winemaker from Australia, Damian Grindley.Then it's time for the dinner of your dreams with Liz Zimmerman, co-owner of Dream Dinners in San Luis Obispo. We also have a chat with Tina Porter, who makes dreams come true for parents with her company, SLO County Sitters. GrapevineRadio.net, the premier source for interviews with wine makers, chefs and event coordinators from California's third largest and fastest growing wine region.