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Despite being in the middle of the 2024 Bordeaux campaign, we're keeping people of their toes with our Burgundy releases and, therefore, another episode of our Burgundy Unpicked podcast! Today, Joe, Guy, Will and Aaran discuss Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé. Comte de Vogüé is the largest holder of the Musigny vineyard by some distance, owning 7.12 hectares of the total 10.85. Established in 1450, the current owners are Comtesse Claire de Causans and Marie de Ladoucette. Commercial Director Jean-Luc Pépin has been at the domaine since 1988 and Vineyard Manager Eric Bourgogne since 1996. In spring 2021, Jean Lupatelli started as winemaker/Chef de Cave.
This week, Sharon records live from the vibrant and cosy setting of Wine Down, the Isle of Man's cherished restaurant and wine shop, with Anne Harrison, its co-founder. Years before opening the doors to Wine Down, Anne thought of the name while out on a run—where she does all her best thinking—and dreamed of one day owning her own business. That vision became a reality when she partnered with the talented chef Roy Macfarlane, the other half of Wine Down, to create this unique hybrid concept. From her early start working in German vineyards (with her Dad) as a teenager to navigating the challenges of the hospitality industry during the pandemic, Anne brings a wealth of experiences and insights to the table. We'll uncover the inspiring story behind Wine Down, discuss the importance of mentoring young talent, and dive into Anne's personal philosophy on good wine, hard work, and good living. Anne will also reflect on what makes the Isle of Man a special place to call home. Whether you're a local or simply a lover of good food, wine, and inspiring stories, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into one of the island's top restaurants—and certainly one of the busiest we've come across. Here is the conversation with Anne Harrison in episode 124 of Island Influencers.
In this episode of Arch Eats, George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr discuss festive dining experiences that St. Louis offers during the holiday season—inside and outside home. Whether you're planning a pajama-friendly meal with family or exploring unique dining opportunities on the town, this episode provides plenty of inspiration for celebrating the season in St. Louis. Cheryl advocates for dining at home, highlighting local products to incorporate into your spread and where to find them. George shares his recommendations for holiday outings across St. Louis, including pop-up bars and events, themed menus, cozy outdoor experiences, and more. The episode concludes with a microrant about restaurants offering holiday specials that, as George says, "in some cases, aren't very special at all" and how to avoid getting gouged. Listen to get ideas on fun and festive dining experiences to try when you're home (or not) for the holidays. Follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by Westport Plaza. Soda Fountain Express and 360 Westport are opening soon at Westport Plaza. Follow Westport Plaza on social media (@westportstl) to keep up with the latest. Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in this episode: Colleen's: 7337 Forsyth, U City, 314-727-8427. Smokehouse Market: 16806 Chesterfield Airport, Chesterfield, 636-532-3314. Parker's Table: 7118 Oakland, Richmond Heights, 314-645-2050. AO & Co Market & Cafe: 6141 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-899-0991. Salume Beddu: 314-942-6300 Volpi Foods: 5258 Daggett, The Hill, 314-772-8550. Fortune Fish: 8501 Page, Vinita Terrace, 630-860-7100. Starr's: 1135 Big Bend, Richmond Heights, 314-781-2345. Bolyard's Meat & Provisions: 2733 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-647-2567. The Wine Merchant: 9200 Olive, Olivette, 314-863-6282. The Wine and Cheese Place: Multiple locations. St. Louis Wine Market: 161 Long, Chesterfield, 636-536-6363. The Annex: 8122 Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-731-6329. Civil Alchemy: 8154 Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-801-7577. Pint Size Bakery: 3133 Watson, Lindenwood Park, 314-645-7142 La Patisserie Chouquette: 1626 Tower Grove, Botanical Heights, 314-932-7935. Nathaniel Reid Bakery: 11243 Manchester, Kirkwood, 314-858-1019. The Royale: 3232 S. Kingshighway, Tower Grove South, 314-772-3600. Taberu Drunken Fish: Three area locations Ronnie's Ice Cream: 9532 Watson Industrial, Crestwood, 314-962-0094. Clementine's Creamery: Eight area locations Tale to Table: 7310 Manchester, Maplewood, 314-571-9554. Freddie's Market: 9052 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-968-1914. Good Ice: 2241 Gravois, McKinley Heights, 314-504-3306 Intoxicology. 4321 Manchester, The Grove, 314-833-3088 Food trucks: Walkaway Waffles Show Me Donuts Dippidy Donuts Ramblin' Rounds Pop Up Bars: Read SLM's roundup of 18 holiday pop-up bars and events Three Sixty: 1 S. Broadway, Downtown, 314-241-8439 The Train Shed at Union Station: 201 S. 18th, Downtown West, 314-923-3949. O-Tannen Bar at Union Station: 1820 Market, Downtown West. Avalanche at Work & Leisure: 3015 Locust, Midtown, 314-620-3969. Toasted Chestnut at Public School House, Cottleville, Mo.: 5546 Chestnut, 636-730-1905. Cellar House: 5634 Telegraph, Oakville, 314-846-5100. Casa Don Alfonso: 100 Carondelet Plz, Clayton, 314-719-1496. Wright's Tavern: 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466 The Crossing: 7823 Forsyth, Clayton, 314-721-7375. Bistro La Floraison: 7637 Wydown, Clayton, 314-725-8880. Bar Moro: 7610 Wydown, Clayton, 314-932-1088. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Incredibly knowledgeable about Western Cape wines, a source of endless outstanding suggestions for great table wines and all-round excellent fellow Clark Truter is my guest on episode 21 . We chatted about movement in the industry, restaurant wine lists and where to begin to educate your palate if you're interested in wine. It was a fun time with my favourite wine ou. On Instagram @a_table_inthecorner Cover image sketched by Courtney Cara Lawson All profile portraits by Russel Wasserfall unless otherwise credited
When wine was barely a conversation in the United States, when there was no internet, cell phones or cable...there was Dennis Overstreet. When The French Laundry was just an idea brought to him by Thomas Keller, Dennis was there to help make it happen. When the Judgement of Paris pitted California wine against the French counterparts, Dennis carried the wines in his store. Wine Talks visited with Dennis two years ago at his wine shop in Beverly HIlls and we had a blast. Listen to the legend....and listen to who sat at the very table as we did during this podcast.
In this episode of On The Back Bar Podcast, Chris welcomes Bangkok sommeliers Guillaume Celante, The Wine Merchant, and Morgan Daniel, Formerly of Blue by Alain Ducasse, to the studio for a bottle of wine and discussion on Bangkok F&B, natural wines and the wine industry in Thailand. ***** This podcast relies on our listeners to keep the show going! If you could support us by joining our Patreon it would really help this podcast grow. Patreon is a platform where you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation. This funding will help with all manner of things to equipment costs, editing and even getting some hard-to-reach people to sit down with me. Say thanks with the link below! :) https://www.patreon.com/onthebackbar ***** If you love our show would you please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or giving us 5 stars? It will really make a difference and help the podcast in the future. Head over to our website: gastronomerlifestyle.com Contact me at Chris@gastronomerlifestyle.com
Do you know what a Maitre Caviste is? Have you ever walked into a wine shop and felt totally lost? In today's podcast I interview Thierry Guemas, a Certified Maitre Caviste in Paris, France. Thierry owns a wine shop and bar close to the Eiffel tower and it is a must visit for any trip to Paris! Check out our interview to learn more about Cave Vino Sapiens and the immense honor of being a Maitre Caviste in France. Watch this episode on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/fZNgFMrF6Xo Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram & TikTok: @thewineceo Today's Guest: Thierry @ Cave Vino Sapiens https://cavevinosapiens.com/en Cave Vino Sapiens 145 Rue Saint-Dominique 75007 Paris +33 6 31 02 46 16
Courtney is relatively new to the wine industry but is already making a splash. She has worked for Blackhearts & Sparrows, been an associate judge for The Australian Cool Climate Wine Show and nails her first appearance on The Wine Show Australia in a free ranging and interesting chat. She will be the Wine Merchant at Uncle Dan's in Spotswood when it opens up later in the year. Definitely one to keep an eye on.....
In our second episode we talked with Sascha Bäggli, wine merchant and owner of Cave BB, about his wine sources, which customer segment he serves, his take on wine as an investment, his profit margins on sales and much more. Cave BB is a family run wine merchant business with its seat in Zumikon, Strubenacher 6, 8126 Zumikon. They offer a variety of fine and rare wine and have specialized in the trade of wines that are ready to drink. Website: www.cavebb.ch
Prisci is from Brazil, lived in Mendoza (Argentina) for many years and now resides in her beloved South Australia. Her passion for Argentinian wines can only be described as completely and utterley infectious. She gives us some sound starting points for exploring Malbec and other wines from South America.
It's fair to say Randall is one of the legends of the wine industry in Victoria and Australia. His portfolio is impressive and his generosity within the industry is well known.
Richo and Jill chat to Rhone Valley Guru Neil about his career and passion for Rhone Valley Wines. During the chat with Neil (AKA the Discreet Sommelier) we get a basic rundown of wines in this part of France and also some of his favourite Aussie producers too. @thewineshowaustralia
Richo and Jill chat with the effervescent and endearing Colleen about her life in wine and her travels around the world. Colleen is the Wine Merchant at Uncle Dan's in Richmond, Victoria and we're super glad she's such a great leader in the space of Women in Wine and wine in general. Plus she's into tequila, bourbon and the Dave Matthews Band... which just about makes her my new favourite person!
Paul saves the day when another guest fails to show for the live radio! As always - an interesting and wide ranging chat about wine and his upcoming trip to South America.
To download the transcript CLICK HERE This is Part two with South American wine specialist Lee Issacs. We are continuing on with Chile. We will talk about old vine Carignan, and discuss one of the associations that are really making waves in Chile, Vigno. Alongside that, we'll also be talking about MOVI, another movement that you need to know about. We also highlight old vine Pais. You will learn about it's flavours and where it originally came from. You also might find it interesting to know how winemakers in Chile are going back to the old winemaking techniques. So we will be talking about the traditional style and apparatus that is used. If you want to skip ahead: 1.00: Wine facts on Chile's grape plantings throughout history 2.00: The synonyms of Carignan around the world 2.49: Vigno - Vignadores de Carignan 12.22: Flavours of Carignan 12.57: Talking about and tasting Garage Wine Co Lot #48, Portezuelo vineyard, Carignan 2013 About £27 17.15: Talking about Torres as a winery and it's history 20.36: Tasting Miguel Torres Vigno Carignan 2016 Current vintage release £13.99 Waitrose 24.16: MOVI - Movimiento de Viñateros Independientes 30.57: Old Vine Pais, it's flavours and it's story 39.32: Pipeño - what does it mean, and the tradional way to make wines in Chile NOTE: If you enjoyed listening to Lee Issacs, he has just started his own podcast with Balfour Wineries Head Winemaker Fergus Elias, and it's called The Maker and The Merchant. Check it out HERE. And if the podcast isn't enough.... Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!
To download the transcript CLICK HERE This episode is all about Chile and the grape variety Carmenère. Lee Issacs is joining me, a South American wine specialist, wine merchant and wine educator. You will learn some interesting stories about this grapes past, how it was rediscovered after 150 years and why it has struggles to get the attention it deserves. There's certainly a few wine facts in this episode that aren't often discussed so you will certainly learn something new. If you want to skip ahead: 3.35: How Lee got into the wine industry 10.05: Describing The Worlds Best Winery: Piedra Infintia – Familia Zuccardi 14.57: Why is Chile so special 19.14: The three biggest wineries in Chile and the effect they have had on the country and it's exports 23.23: The story of Carmenère 27.01: The discovery and resurrection of Carmenère 31.16: The issue with labelling Carmenère once it was discovered 33.28: Carmenère's other name: Grande Vidure 34.11: Carmenère's history starting in France and how it's hard to grow. 37.21: Viticulturally what Carmenère needs 39.06: Flavours of Carmenère 41.30: Regions in Chile to find best Carmenère NOTE: If you enjoyed listening to Lee Issacs, he has just started his own podcast with Balfour Wineries Head Winemaker Fergus Elias, and it's called The Maker and The Merchant. Check it out HERE. And if the podcast isn't enough.... Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!
Richo & Ewan chat to one of the great personalities of wine in Victoria. Michael's family planted Oakridge in the 70's and he is extremely well traveled having also made wine in the USA and even popping up on the cult show Mythbusters. What an extraordinary life!!
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This episode will keep you entertained as Sam narrates a few classics. Sam dives into Claire's Diary entries from her college summers in France as a tour guide in the Champagne caves with: Common Traits, Adopted by a French Village, Decision Made and A Champagne Harvest Celebration
Summer Binge Series - This time Sam revisits four of Claire's Diary entries from (mostly) Season II: Common Traits, A French Village, Decision Made and Champagne Harvest Celebration
(Apologies - There might be a minor glitch in the opening) Get to know the Cool Aunts in Claire's life with Sam as she narrates these 3 classics from the Diary: Ultimate Passport, Things You Love and String of Pearls.
Get to know all of the characters in Claire's travels to the vineyards and villages of France. This Binge series continues with new takes on three favorites from Claire's early Diary entries. In this episode Sam narrates 5. Champagne Internship, 6. Becoming and 7. Diary Legacies. Visit YourCoolAunts.com for her Diary texts, original photography and much more.
Sean is a bit of a rockstar - from 1800 Shiraz fame to judging in the Dan Murphy's decoded awards he has also made wine in California as well as South Australia.
For New Listeners or a re-visit - either way it's perfect for a Summertime Binge - newly recorded there are 3 of Claire's Diary entries in every podcast hosted by Sam. In this episode you'll hear listener favorites from the earliest days of Claire's Diary: Laurente's Arrival, Details Matter and Lost and Found.
Sucio Talk 84 Andrew Cheng "Braised Ideas" Andrew Cheng Is A Wine Merchant, Chef Fan, Food Lover, And Sometimes Food Writer. He Travels To The Farthest Reaches Of The World To Experience Restaurants. Chefs Can't Live With Him Or Without Him. Ladies & Gentleman A Recurring Guest On The Show Mr. Cheng. Sucio Talk 84 Andrew Cheng "Braised Ideas" #sucio.talk #suciotalk #suciotalkpodcast #david.sucio #davidguilloty #chefdavidguilloty #boricua #puertorico #100x35 #420 #foodie #chefs #chef #cook #cooks #cooking #cuisine #history #travel #entrepreneur #food #love #brownchefs #foh #boh Peace! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suciotalk/support
It's the Season IV Finale where Claire ties up several loose ends. The Diary legacy that was picked up by Claire years ago will continue for generations to come. There are many more of the old diaries from the Village - Laurente and Elle DeLaVigne have been making plans once again. . .Claire picks up the mantle, and then makes her feelings for Alexandre official while Remi is never far away.
One of Claire's most exciting diary entries where she recounts the final days of this mystery and investigation. A few more details before The Wine Merchant closes the file for the client Madame DeLaVigne and the mystery surrounding the counterfeit wine. A sad day for Alexandre is turned around as Claire waits her turn. Patiently.
This is it. The time has come to execute our plan ‘L'Operation' and kill at least two birds with this one stone we hold. Fingers crossed – allons-y.
Analise Huron uses the skills she learned in the Resistance. Thank god for Analise, no doubt that she's a CoolAunt. She stepped into The Wine Merchant without knowing and without asking. She accepted things as they are and the people too. She never criticizes and she always finds a way to make the best of every thing and every situation. The label of optimist falls short as well as that of leader. Analise is so much more to each and every one of us. I think she has well-earned another Legion of Honor medal.
Claire's quiet Sunday is turned around by Barret's call from Hong Kong and this changes everything. Alexandre learns the fate of his wine through Analise and Brigitte's brilliant idea. The Resistance lives on through Analise.
Paul Taylor - Richo and Paul chat about wine history in old Melbourne Town as well as sustainable farming in the Yarra Valley.
Everything is moving along with Alexandre's 'situation' - until Laurente calls for an ungent meeting of The Wine Merchant. Her dear and very important friend needs their help immediately. It's an all hands on deck moment so Alexandre will have to go it alone for now - or will he?
Claire thought things were moving along smoothly, until they weren't. So much was happening and there were so many things moving in different directions. Everyone seems to have an old friend but this one is for Analise's. Henri was a true blue good friend dating back to the Resistance and she has always kept an eye out for his family even though he's gone. Now it's all about the vineyard he built.
After returning from London, working in logistics, sales and marketing for internationally recognised wine magazine Noble Rot, Gabriella has continued her passion for providing impeccable customer service and business development within the wine community. She chats to Jill & Richo about her love of wine (aka edible art), hustling experiences for herself in the industry and moving to France to follow her passion. #gabriellarush
Claire has decided to help Alexandre. There is something very wrong with the wine from his family's vineyard and he needs help finding the problem and the culprit. All this action against the backdrop of maybe something more than 'a friendship' developing between the two of them. Brigitte plays a significant role as they begin to assess and investigate the problem.
Welcome to episode 867, the last in our new 7-part series with our fantastic partners, LUX Wines and Maze Row Wine Merchant. We are proud to present this series of interviews, diving deep into the heritage and legacy of their excellent Italian producers, celebrating the launch of the new brand identity for their importer, Maze Row Wine Merchant. This episode has John Irwin interviewing Bernardino Sani of the Argiano Winery. More about Argiano Winery: Argiano represents five centuries of excellence in Montalcino. CEO and winemaker Bernardino Sani is rooted in this territory and he worked his first internship in the Argiano cellar, after receiving his viticulture and winemaking degree in 2002. Today his passion also encompasses the need for sustainable winemaking. With an unwavering respect for nature and tradition, Argiano produces highly acclaimed wines that speak eloquently of their terroir. With 120 hectares at over 300 meters above sea level, the nearby sea breezes gently cool the aptly named historic Villa Bell'Aria. In 1967 Argiano made history with the Brunello of Montalcino, playing a key role as a founding organization in the birth of the Consortium, and later created the famous Solegno, Montepulciano's “Super Tuscan.” Argiano was the first company in Montalcino to become plastic-free, in 2019. All single-use plastics have been eliminated. The idea was inspired by desire to maintain the 4 Rs for the environment: Reduce, Recuperate, Recycle and Reuse. Under Sani's care, Argiano practices organic and sustainable agriculture. Natural insecticides are banned and biodiversity is nurtured. In the cellar, Bernardino has eliminated the use of barriques for the aging of Sangiovese in an effort to more clearly represent the terroir of Argiano. All these decisions: organics, holistic viticultural adjustments, and changes to less invasive winemaking philosophy means that Argiano is currently making the best wines of their storied history. Sani says, “We believe that the vine should not be designed to our liking but should be studied, understood, interpreted, and respected; we believe that it shouldn't be manipulated, but allowed to express itself, to define a place, a climate, a harvest. This is what Good Agriculture means to us. I have always loved the beauty of the countryside, the vineyards, the history, and the amazing wines produced here. For someone like me who is born in Tuscany, Argiano offers all the things we embrace.” To learn more about Argiano visit: https://www.argiano.net/en/ To learn more about Maze Row and the rich heritage of their Portfolio, visit: www.mazerow.com To learn more about Maze Row Wine Merchant, visit: https://www.mazerow.com https://www.instagram.com/mazerowwines/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=maze%20row%20wines%20merchant More about the host: John Irwin has been working in wine for fifteen years, starting as a grocery store merchandiser in Chicago in 2007, and then working his way through several different roles within the wholesaler side of the business, including sales team management and regional chain sales. In 2013, he joined the E&J Gallo Winery, working first in Central Illinois and then moving to Minnesota in 2015 to oversee the winery's bar and restaurant business across the state. In 2017, John moved to New York City - where he currently resides - to work in Gallo's Luxury Imports Division (a precursor to Maze Row Wine Merchants) where he oversaw the business in 12 states, called on national clients, and managed winemaker visits & events. For Maze Row, John is responsible for all trade-and-consumer-facing assets and oversees internal and wholesaler education. 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/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
Welcome to episode 857, the third in our new 7-part series with our fantastic partners, LUX Wines and Maze Row Wine Merchant. We are proud to present this series of interviews, diving deep into the heritage and legacy of their excellent Italian producers, celebrating the launch of the new brand identity for their importer, Maze Row Wine Merchant. Tune in every Saturday through to April 16th as we take an intimate look at these esteemed historic producers and their role as part of Maze Row. This episode has John Irwin interviewing Pietro Ratti of Cantina Ratti. Fresh from oenological school in Alba, Pietro was just 20 years old when his father, Renato Ratti, passed away suddenly, leaving him to take over the winery. Over the course of 30+ vintages, Pietro has not only proven himself an exemplary vintner, but an incredible ambassador for the region, and more specifically the commune of La Morra. Pietro served two terms as the President of the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani. It was during one of his terms in 2010 when he oversaw the completion of the official map of Barolo's MGAs, formally cementing the legendary map his father began drawing in 1965. One of Pietro's most significant achievements was building a new cantina atop a small hill in Annunziata, a short distance from the original cellars used by his father. Opened in time for the 2007 harvest, the stunning facility combines winemaking and cellar, along with a spectacular tasting facility; large windows afford guests breathtaking views of La Morra. It's there where you'll find Pietro in his natural element as a tireless host and a raconteur of the highest order. To learn more about Ratti Winery: https://www.ratti.com/ To learn more about Maze Row Wine Merchant, visit: https://www.mazerow.com https://www.instagram.com/mazerowwines/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=maze%20row%20wines%20merchant More about the host: John Irwin has been working in wine for fifteen years, starting as a grocery store merchandiser in Chicago in 2007, and then working his way through several different roles within the wholesaler side of the business, including sales team management and regional chain sales. In 2013, he joined the E&J Gallo Winery, working first in Central Illinois and then moving to Minnesota in 2015 to oversee the winery's bar and restaurant business across the state. In 2017, John moved to New York City - where he currently resides - to work in Gallo's Luxury Imports Division (a precursor to Maze Row Wine Merchants) where he oversaw the business in 12 states, called on national clients, and managed winemaker visits & events. For Maze Row, John is responsible for all trade-and-consumer-facing assets and oversees internal and wholesaler education. 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/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
Thriving fine wine merchants, hybrids, a 10-year anniversary and interview with Graham Holter, editor & publisher, The Wine Merchant Magazine. ON THE ROAD with mrCAwine is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the business of California wine, chatting along the way with the people who work in wine, and make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Graham Holter, editor & publisher, The Wine Merchant Magazine.
When Bill Curtis opened TASTINGS Restaurant, Wine Bar, & Wine Shop in 1990 it was the first of its kind on the East Coast to combine all these elements under one roof. Bill has been involved in the Virginia wine and food scene for close to 40 years and has a tremendous Passion still, for the wine world. He is exceptional in his breadth of knowledge and is especially sharp when it comes to wines from Burgundy, France.Bill is an example of a "fine wine merchant" in the true sense of that descriptor. He will learn your palate, what your price threshold is and recommend wine that will always please your palate and keep you within your budget. In my opinion this type of Wine Merchant is harder and harder to find in today's environment of on-line and flash sales. This interview brought another perspective and look back and forward to winegrowing in Virginia.HIGHLIGHTS:a). Bill shares how he hosted several of the early Monticello Cup tastings in the 1980's.b). He explains how he learn to be a chef, (in the kitchen no formal training) and his style and approach to cooking.c). Shares some great stories about the early pioneers in Virginia winegrowing and offers the opinion that Piedmont Vineyards, no longer in operation, produced the best Chardonnay in Virginia at the time and would still stand the test of time against those being produced today.d). Bill shares how he started by buying two bottles of German Wine in 1972 at a Safeway in Va. one of the bottles was Blue Nun and the other was Spatlese from Prince Rupert Urban and the Blue Nun was 10 cents more expensive. It opened his eyes to wine though.e). In 1976 he opens Court Square Tavern and in 1977 he turns it into one of the first specialy beer joints in Charlottesville because that is what sold.There is much, much more of these stories. Take a listen below or read the transcript.
Welcome to episode 848, the third in our new 7-part series with our fantastic partners, LUX Wines and Maze Row Wine Merchant. We are proud to present this series of interviews, diving deep into the heritage and legacy of their excellent Italian producers, celebrating the launch of the new brand identity for their importer, Maze Row Wine Merchant. Tune in every Saturday through to April 16th as we take an intimate look at these esteemed historic producers and their role as part of Maze Row. This episode has John Irwin interviewing Andrea Pieropan of the Pieropan Winery. Since 2003, Andrea has overseen viticulture at Pieropan. He lives in Soave with his wife and two sons. More about Andrea Pieropan Born in 1978, Dario Pieropan is the second son of Leonildo Pieropan and Teresita Molinarolo. At the age of 19, he earned his diploma from the Istituto Tecnico Agrario Statale (ITAS), an agricultural high school in Lonigo. In 2004, he earned his degree in viticulture and enology from the University of Udine. While there, he gained further winemaking experience as assistant enologist for a pair of Tuscan wineries, Poliziano in Montalcino and Isole e Olena in Barberino Val d'Elsa. Following graduation, Dario moved to London, England to work with Liberty Wines, a highly respected importer. He later rejoined the family winery full time as winemaker, working alongside his father. To learn more about Pieropan Winery visit: https://pieropan.it/en/family To learn more about Maze Row Wine Merchant, visit: https://www.mazerow.com https://www.instagram.com/mazerowwines/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=maze%20row%20wines%20merchant More about the host: John Irwin has been working in wine for fifteen years, starting as a grocery store merchandiser in Chicago in 2007, and then working his way through several different roles within the wholesaler side of the business, including sales team management and regional chain sales. In 2013, he joined the E&J Gallo Winery, working first in Central Illinois and then moving to Minnesota in 2015 to oversee the winery's bar and restaurant business across the state. In 2017, John moved to New York City - where he currently resides - to work in Gallo's Luxury Imports Division (a precursor to Maze Row Wine Merchants) where he oversaw the business in 12 states, called on national clients, and managed winemaker visits & events. For Maze Row, John is responsible for all trade-and-consumer-facing assets and oversees internal and wholesaler education. 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/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
Welcome to episode 839, the third in our new 7-part series with our fantastic partners, LUX Wines and Maze Row Wine Merchant. We are proud to present this series of interviews, diving deep into the heritage and legacy of their excellent Italian producers, celebrating the launch of the new brand identity for their importer, Maze Row Wine Merchant. Tune in every Saturday through to April 16th as we take an intimate look at these esteemed historic producers and their role as part of Maze Row. This episode has Sarah Bray of Batonnage Forum interviewing Barbara Widmer of Brancaia Winery. The famed rolling hillsides of Tuscany are home to Brancaia, an acclaimed wine estate celebrating their 40th vintage. Founded and owned by the Widmer family, their devotion to the land and winery has set the foundation of Brancaia for generations to come. For more than 22 years, their daughter, winemaker Barbara Widmer, has lived and worked among Brancaia's exceptional estate vineyards. Barbara embraces a philosophy that it takes years for vines to truly connect with the soil to produce grapes with the most typicity and quality. She treats the land with sensitivity, giving vines the time and attention to achieve their highest expression. By respecting nature and working with older vines, the signature of each of Brancaia's three Tuscan estates reflects their true terroir. To learn more about Brancaia Winery visit: https://brancaia.com/en/ To learn more about Maze Row Wine Merchant, visit: https://www.mazerow.com https://www.instagram.com/mazerowwines/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=maze%20row%20wines%20merchant More about the host Sarah Bray: Sarah is the co-founder of Batonnage Forum and holds the DipWSET. She is a wine-focused communications professional with a background in editorial and brand content creation, strategic development and implementation, event planning and execution, digital marketing, and education. To find out more about Sarah Bray visit: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sarah.h.bray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.h.bray/ Website:http://sarahhbray.com/about/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhbray/ 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/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
Welcome to episode 830, the third in our new 7-part series with our fantastic partners, Maze Row Wine Merchant. We are proud to present this series of interviews, diving deep into the heritage and legacy of their excellent Italian producers, celebrating Gallo's launch of this new brand identity for their importer, Maze Row Wine Merchant, shared for the first time in this episode with Marilisa Allegrini. Tune in every Saturday from 5 March through 16 April as we take an intimate look at these esteemed historic producers and their role as part of Maze Row. This episode has Sarah Bray of Batonnage Forum interviewing Marilisa Allegrini. The Allegrini Family has been producing wine for over four hundred years. Through its constant commitment to reinforcing and promoting agricultural traditions, it has made a significant contribution to the development of the Valpolicella area, helping it to become the cradle of great red wines. Today Allegrini today is a consolidated group of companies and one of the most dynamic and well-known wine producers in Italy and abroad. Its roots lie in Fumane di Valpolicella where, in 1854, the Azienda Agricola was founded and headed, over subsequent decades, by consecutive generations of the Allegrini Family. To learn more about Allegrini visit: https://allegrini.it/ To learn more about Maze Row Wine Merchant, visit: https://www.mazerow.com https://www.instagram.com/mazerowwines/ https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=maze%20row%20wines%20merchant More about the host Sarah Bray: Sarah is the co-founder of Batonnage Forum and holds the DipWSET. She is a wine-focused communications professional with a background in editorial and brand content creation, strategic development and implementation, event planning and execution, digital marketing, and education. To find out more about Sarah Bray visit: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sarah.h.bray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.h.bray/ Website:http://sarahhbray.com/about/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhbray/ 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/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
Sally Stewart knows wine. It's the focus of her career, and her great passion. As a sommelier, she's worked in great restaurants in places like Portland, Oregon, Telluride, Colorado, and New York City. Her career was in a great place – she had a resumé that included restaurants at a world-famous ski resort, a restaurant with a Michelin star, and even one founded by food legend Wolfgang Puck. That all changed when, at the age of 31, she was diagnosed with ALS. However, Sally found a way to adapt – and, even when she couldn't work in restaurants anymore because of her progression, to stay involved with her passion. Today, she's the co-owner of the Denver Wine Merchant, a store in Colorado that sells fine wines, beers, and liquor, hand-picked by Sally and her Co-owner/partner Stephen. This year, they also had a particularly special product on the shelves – an ALES for ALS beer from Nederland, Colorado's Knotted Root brewing company, whose help sales support the critical research at ALS TDI. Today, Sally joins us on Endpoints to talk about her story, making an ALS-inspired career pivot, and how she's working to support others dealing with the disease. Support the show: https://www.als.net/donate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Debbie Z of the Ferry Plaza wine merchant shares her wine picks for the holidays. What to bring to a party or dinner and what to pair this season? The wine merchant has the answers and offers up a bounty of gift baskets and wine packages for every taste and palate. Enjoy the wine fueled conversation with KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap, Liam Mayclem See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing Richard Doumani to The Wine Show listeners, we hear about his wine journey so far and get to know our newest host. Engaging chat and looking forward to hearing more of Richard on air. Dan's are bringing back the old school wine merchant and that's a really great thing! @danmurphys_richard @danmurphys
The Wine Merchant is real. I am back in France and the shop has everything I wanted in terms of look and feel
Alexandre turns to Claire for some help. He didn't know what he was getting into - and neither did she.
Claire has returned to France to start her new business. She found a shop and it's perfect. Brigitte was instrumental in finding the right place. Claire calls it equal parts wine shop, cafe and bookstore. Have a seat and stay for a while.
This week Jermaine caught up with Sommelier, Wine Merchant and friend of the show Derrick Westbrook. In this candid conversation Derrick fills us in on what he's been up to since his first appearance on the show, pivoting during the pandemic, becoming an OG and much more!
Laurente has inspired Claire once again and now she is ready to work with the members of The Wine Merchant.Claire could never pass on the chance to join these women at The Wine Merchant to defend and protect not only their products, but also the terroir - the reputation of the source. It's the only thing that truly matters.
When Grace needed help Laurente answered her call but there was so much more to be done. As the village's defacto mayor, Laurente cared about the reputation of the place and the wine. As to the farmers and vintners; she amassed their information, knew things the Committee could never penetrate and importantly, she cared at least as much as they did - sometimes more so. Laurente was the right woman at the right time and this time, it was she who needed assistance helping the others. This is part of Claire's interest and her professional calling.
Neal Rosenthal is the founder of Rosenthal Wine Merchant and The Neal Rosenthal Group. Under Neal's stewardship and pioneering vision, Rosenthal Wine Merchant has established itself as one of the country's most respected importers of European fine wine. Neal is also the author of Reflections of a Wine Merchant, published in 2008, and is featured prominently in the documentary film Mondovino, that debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004. An avid runner, Neal was ahead of his time at staying fit while also fully embracing great wine and food. Today, we talk to Neal about what running has meant to him through his life, how his diet has changed over the years, and what the future of Rosenthal Wine Merchant looks like with the addition of private equity investors into what has been, until now, a family business. Sponsored Promotions: Check out Hootananny Wines for delicious organic and biodynamic wines Interested in sponsoring us? Visit our Patreon page to see the levels of sponsorship or donate here. Show Notes: Incline Equity Closerie des Capucines INSEAD Business School --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finelinepodcast/support
Ep. 634 Steve Raye interviews David Lynch in this episode of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People. More about David: David Lynch is a sommelier, writer, restaurateur and educator. He is the co-author of the seminal book Vino Italiano (Clarkson-Potter; 2002), which remains one of most authoritative looks at the world of Italian wine. David was most recently the owner and wine director of San Francisco's acclaimed St. Vincent Tavern & Wine Merchant. Prior to venturing out on his own, he ran the wine programs at San Francisco's Michelin-starred Quince and New York City's iconic Babbo Ristorante. While at Babbo, he was honored with a James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Service (2004). David didn't start out in restaurants: He was previously a James Beard Award-winning writer at Wine & Spirits Magazine, and his writing has appeared in publications including GQ and Food & Wine. He also co-authored The Wine Snob's Dictionary (with David Kamp). Still active as a writer, David is a contributor to Bon Appetit, GQ, and numerous other publications. He lives in San Anselmo, CA with his wife, Josie, and son, Ellis. Find out more about David by visiting: david@sommselect.com Twitter: @lynchwine Instagram: @lynchwine For more information on Steve Raye you can check out Bevology inc here www.bevologyinc.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
The world of wine can be intimidating. The vernacular is filled with tongue-twisting terms. You need a great memory to keep track of regions, varietals and vintages (what are those things anyhow?). And all of those elements can make an education in wine feel like a truly uphill battle.But, it doesn't need to be that way. Just as Rob Levin, a seasoned restaurant veteran and co-owner of 2A Wine Merchants, a wine shop that knits together the elements of passion, curiosity and hospitality, all with a liberal dose of levity. We're chatting with him this week about his ongoing journey in wine, the way he turns curstomers on to new finds and the joy you can get from wine, even if you're an absolute newbie. And yes, you'll come away with some great recommendations for wines you can try now.
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Dan Murphy's Wine Merchant Chris Jelfs joins Deborah Knight to discuss non-alcoholic beer, wine & spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Explore the life of microscopic lens pioneer Joseph Jackson Lister! Learn how being a wine merchant allowed him the flexibility to have the ultimate optical side hustle as well as how he influenced his son to change the face of surgery! Plus, I'll tell you about an ancient phenomenon called "Divine Madness" as well as make a great book recommendation! Don't miss this episode of Through the Lens!
Ever industry needs is leaders... the mythical legends that inspire us to do better, to keep your head down and persevere. Dennis Overstreet is that man and I had the chance to set up the studio in his store in Beverly Hills. Sitting amongst the greatest wines in the world, we laughed, gafawed and got serious about wine.
We chat with Joe Fattorini about life as a wine merchant. Joe has some brilliant stories about his career in the wine industry, the people he has met and some of the experiences he has been lucky enough to have. If your thinking about getting into the wine industry then this is definitely worth a listen, Joe has loads of great advice about getting started, progressing and what you can do to stand out in the industry. We also chat about his brilliant show on Amazon "the wine show" its honestly brilliant, and no matter your level of wine knowledge its a really enjoyable watch.
MJ’s guest this week is Lyle Railsback. Lyle is co-founder, with his brother Eric, of Railsback Frères Winery in Santa Ynez, California. Named by Wine Enthusiast as a “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemaker”. Lyle did National Sales for legendary Wine Merchant, Kermit Lynch for twelve years. MJ goes deep with Lyle as they discuss the wine, life lessons and of course great bottles that came from working for such an icon. There is much to geek out on in this episode including a discussion about “the grapes of the future” Counoise. A true Renaissance man, Lyle shares his passion for craftsmanship of all kinds, but especially bespoke clothing which has led to a new business venture, creating 1970’s Hollywood inspired cowboy shirts. The freshness is real in this episode. A huge thank you to Lyle Railsback!Follow him on IG @lylerailsbackFollow Railsback Frères on IG @railsbackfreresDiscover and purchase Railsback Frères wines at: https://www.railsbackfreres.com/This episode’s in studio wine:Les MathenyVin Jaune 2012The Cheese: 24 month old Comte ___________________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Thank you to our sponsor Wine Spies! Get a discount for being a listener of the show by going to: www.winespies.com/blackwineguy Love this podcast? Love the cool content? Get a producer like mine by reaching out to the badass team at Necessary Media. www.necessarymediaproductions.com@necessary_media_From our supporter: The Conaway Fund (a component fund of The Prosperity Foundation) supports cultural and heritage events, scholarships, mentoring programs and more. Go to https://www.theconawayfund.org/ and see how you can donate and make a difference in underserved communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A global think tank, a research and action institute, ARENI Global is dedicated to understanding and sharing knowledge around the world of fine wine. Pauline Vicard, the Co-Founder and Executive Director, shares ARENI’s definition of fine wine and details findings from their research around the fine wine consumer. This includes how millennials are shifting the mindset of all fine wine consumers, how they are loyal to merchants over brands, and the differences between consumers in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Europe. Listen in and get to know the fine wine consumer better! Detailed Show Notes: ARENI Global - started as a think tank in 2017, gathering experts within and outside of the wine world, now a research and action institute with 3 steps: 1) understand the world 2) the impacts on the future of fine wine 3) what actions to takeARENI deliverablesDiscussion platforms with peersPublish whitepapers, reports, articlesSmaller events, panelsFine wine definitionObjective quality - complexity, length, balance, potential to ageThe capacity of fine wine to stop time, bring emotionsRelationship with its maker - the authenticity of expression of the winemakerPrice points - start at 30 euros ex-cellar, to the highest bracket of 450+ euros ex-cellarThe fine wine consumerARENI interviews collectors and merchants every yearWant to be treated as unique; curious - really into information; international; demanding; very loyal (not to wines/brand, but to several merchants) - trust is important; price-aware; masculine = getting more feminine (~15-20% today); getting young (now ~49, but getting younger)Use the internet to review prices and ratingsYounger international / millennials - don’t have a lot of regional differences, often source wines from around the world; choose restaurants based on sommeliers and follow them on Instagram; learn from the internetHong Kong - buy to possess, only buy through friends, interested in famous history or personalities, not vineyards and soilMainland China - buy to drink, only buy through friends, use the internet to make sure wine exists and isn’t counterfeitWhen prices rise for specific wines or regions, those buyers move on to other wines/regions; the brands find new customers in different regionsFine wine regionsmostly the classics, Bordeaux (70%), Burgundy rising, Italy, and ChampagneCalifornia has not impacted much because very little sold internationally, though more via La Place de Bordeaux; taste profile too powerful, Super Tuscans more similar to Bordeaux and better-perceived value4 types of fine wine consumers - fairly equally distributed between eachPassionate - addicted to knowledge, mentorship importantStatus Seekers - buy the label, belong to a group, approved by influencersCollector Drinkers - buy and sell wines, make money to buy more wineAffluent - people who are rich and want to drink better winesMillennial mindset - impacting other groups with their mindset - want to be considered as an individual, demanding, likes sustainability, social media use; the challenge is the affordability of fine winePeople tend to learn about fine wine through family consumption (especially in Europe), work (especially in the US), bought fine wine when it was cheaper years ago, mentorship (often from merchants and sommeliers), interest in food, and travel
Hello! Stratford Calling!I hope you are all save and well. Fingers crossed we are in the last week of lockdown, but who knows what's going to happen?!This week I speak to John from CA Rookes Wine Merchant, the oldest wine merchant in Stratford and he tells me about the history of the company and gives me some advice on what to drink on Christmas Day, and some excellent Black Friday deals too!I also speak to Matt, new Chair of Stratford Christmas lights, and how the lights almost didn't happen this year! They are launching their Love Your Lights campaign to secure the future of the lights, which are such a bug part of Stratford at this time of year. Thanks for listening everyone, speak again soon!
Jill Zimorski reviews Reflections of a Wine Merchant by Neal Rosenthal
Michelle and Emily welcome the famous Jason from the Wine Merchant to the podcast. They recorded the episode in the beginning of June when the George Floyd protests were just beginning. Their conversation goes from Jason's history as a high school dropout, how the Corona virus would kill him if he would catch it, and how he finally caught the attention of his amazing wife. The episode is longer than normal but the fascinating conversation with Jason about his passion for wine, for his community, and for helping the foster community will make it feel like it flew by. From Jason: "What is a Man? Is it the number in the bank account? ... Biggest part of being a dad is being there. Just be there. Show Up." http://winemerchantltd.com Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook: @cspeakpodcast Instagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcast Twitter: @cliterallyspea1 Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794 Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT
At a friendly restaurant on a snowy night in NYC, Claire reunites with a friend from her college intern days in France. Angelica is a South American vintner, world traveler and she's in New York to see Claire, to ask questions about her CoolAunt - Laurente. Angelica wants and needs to know more about Claire's mentor and inspiration. What makes them tick?
The Declaration of an independent wine merchant. ON THE ROAD is about California’s cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the most trending topics with cool wine people in the business. This is our firecracker of an episode celebrating the 4th of July. The 4th is Independence Day in the USA, and a major day in the UK too, since all restaurants and pubs get to re-open after 3 months of lockdown. It's going to be a party! This week’s guest is Greg Sherwood MW, Handford Wines. Podcast cover art by Callum Goodger, muscle car & car drive by by Daniel Simion and audience applause by Matt.hiew11
Meet our friend Ben, owner of Uptown Wine Merchant in Yucaipa CA! https://www.uptownwinemerchant.com
XChateau is a podcast about all things wine, from vine to your glass. We tackle the business of wine and keep you up to date with new and exciting developments so you always know what goes into your bottle.On this edition of the podcast, host Robert Vernick and co-host Peter Yeung interview Tim Marson, MW. He is the senior wine buyer at Wine.com, a website which has experienced a surge in popularity due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tim has been in the industry for 23 years from retail, to independent specialists, to wine buying. Wine.com is the leading wine commerce website and ships to 42 states and D.C with a wide range of customers.Tim discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected Wine.com, consumer habits and marketing tactics his company has deployed during these times.Topics covered in today’s episode:How Wine.com saw an instant surge in demand during lockdown.The positive financial impact and customer base growth due to the pandemic.The 3 M’s that contribute to steady growth: Millennials, Mobile and Members.Wine.com’s Stewardship program and how it engenders consumer loyalty.Decreasing bottle prices vs. increasing units sold.Why Wine.com had to reduce the amount of SKU’s in inventory during the pandemic.How restaurant closures impacted allocations and wine availability.Disruptions in the supply chain.Why staffing had to be dramatically ramped up.Utilizing online chat functions to create consumer connections.Viral marketing and changing the way consumers participate in tastings.Check out Wine.comIf you loved this episode, we would love for you to subscribe, rate and review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, cheers!
XChateau is a podcast about all things wine, from vine to your glass. We tackle the business of wine and keep you up to date with new and exciting developments so you always know what goes into your bottle.In this episode host Robert Vernick and co-host Peter Yeung interview Lauren McPhate. Lauren is Director of Sales at Tribeca Wine Merchants in downtown Manhattan. Her experience with wine began in Hong Kong where she worked as Communication and Events Manager for Ginsberg + Chan.Lauren discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected Tribeca Wine merchants and the current buying habits of the consumer.Stay tuned to hear about what Lauren thinks the future of wine sales look like for the industry and Tribeca Wine Merchants, as well as how they are making the best of lockdown.Topics covered in today’s episode:How the shutdown of New York affected store operations.The disparity in mask culture between the US and Asia.Online business: How has the response rate changed since lockdown?How tariffs are impacting wine pricing more than Covid-19.Consumer trends and how product purchases are differing.Experimenting in lockdown: Why people are changing buying habits.Gaining new customers now vs. before the pandemic.Changing marketing strategies.The importance of an online presence.Why you should take this time to build strong client relationships.The disparity between volume of orders and revenue.How clients are being more thoughtful during this time.Tribeca Wine MerchantsIf you loved this episode, we would love for you to subscribe, rate and review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, cheers!
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Sonja and Mike Kelsen join this weeks program to tell us how their business, Colony Wine Merchant in Anaheim, was created and continues to thrive during this difficult time. With Mike's music background and Sonja's wine expertise, it's a perfect combination that is easy both on the palate and the ears!
Michelle and Emily host their first remote podcast during the social distancing orders. Emily in her shoe closet and Michelle in her home office with great remote support from their audio engineer, Sam Maul. They welcome guest Mary Ruppert-Stroescu, associate professor of fashion design at Washington University in St. Louis, to the podcast. Although everyone is drinking their own wine, Emily shares her tasting notes on a wonderful rosé from the Wine Merchant called Ameztoi. Emily and Mary share the story about how they met and their trip to El Salvador in February. Mary shares her fashion journey which took her from a farm in Southern Illinois to Paris to Morocco to Oklahoma State University to Washington University in Saint Louis, MO. In addition to fashion design, Mary is an inventor, having a patent on a solution for sustainable fashion and has developed electronic cloth for health and well being. Emily and Mary highlight some of the exciting female fashion designers and business owners they met in El Salvador. Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com Facebook: @cspeakpodcast Instagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcast Twitter: @cliterallyspea1 Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794 Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for all the behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. Be on the lookout for the launch of our live-streaming channel on Twitch, CliterallySpeakingPodTV. Our patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT
Check out Eric's latest coverage on the Houston food scene and what's happening to the scene in the midst of the Covid-19 health crisis on Culturemap.com (http://houston.culturemap.com/) : 7 Favorite To-Go Dishes from Houston Restaurants Offer Memorable Meals (https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-31-20-houston-restaurants-delivery-to-go-where-to-eat-now/) Texans Star's Donation Helps Montrose Restaurant Feed Unemployed Workers (https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-30-20-riel-restaurant-workers-relief-program-deshaun-watson-foundation-ryan-lachaine-edward-lee/) Houston's 'Bread Man' Rises with Massive Expansion in H-E-B Stores (https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-30-20-bread-man-baking-company-h-e-b-partnership-tasos-katsaounis/) Chris Shepherd's Foundation Fires Up Crucial Emergency Aid for Restaurant Workers (https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-27-20-southern-smoke-foundation-fundraiser-restaurant-workers-crisis-coronavirus-covid-19-chris-shepherd-kathryn-lott/#slide=0) Acclaimed Houston Chef Delivers New Grocery Store to Needy Neighborhood (https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/03-27-20-broham-fine-soul-food-groceries-new-store-chef-jonny-rhodes-indigo/)
What is a sommelier? This week we caught up Master Sommelier, Wine Merchant, and star of the Somm trilogy Dustin Wilson, to put us on about his favorite wine region, Northern Rhône. Although France is a long way from Bedstuy, they found that the Rhône essence embodies The Notorious BIG’s hardest songs to date, “Who Shot ya” (not up for debate). Learn how he’s shining light on a slept on region and what it was like to be a part of a movie that sparked a cultural revolution. The taste level on this one is 1000…. Enjoy Wine : Northern Rhone Hip Hop : Who Shot Ya - Notorious BIG
Geoffrey Chaucer was born a wine-merchant’s son in 1340s London. He survived the plague, the Hundred Years’ War, the Great Rising, and an adolescence spent wearing tight pants in a rich woman’s house to become one of the most celebrated poets in English. In the first biography of Chaucer in a generation, historian Marion Turner makes the case that the man we think of as a great English poet was, in fact, a great European one. He was inspired by the literature of Italy, Spain, France, and elsewhere—but more importantly, he drew on his interactions with the people he encountered during his travels, and from the places he visited. For example, how did the frescoes of Florence give rise to the perspectives in The House of Fame? Did Chaucer’s visits to his daughter’s none-too-chaste nunnery influence the bawdy Nun’s Priest's Tale? Marion Turner takes us back to the Middle Ages to find out. Go beyond the episode:Marion Turner’s Chaucer: A European LifeBrush up on your Middle English with the Norton edition of The Canterbury Tales or The Riverside ChaucerTune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Follow us on Twitter @TheAmScho or on Facebook.Subscribe: iTunes • Feedburner • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you’d like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Geoffrey Chaucer was born a wine-merchant’s son in 1340s London. He survived the plague, the Hundred Years’ War, the Great Rising, and an adolescence spent wearing tight pants in a rich woman’s house to become one of the most celebrated poets in English. In the first biography of Chaucer in a generation, historian Marion Turner makes the case that the man we think of as a great English poet was, in fact, a great European one. He was inspired by the literature of Italy, Spain, France, and elsewhere—but more importantly, he drew on his interactions with the people he encountered during his travels, and from the places he visited. For example, how did the frescoes of Florence give rise to the perspectives in The House of Fame? Did Chaucer’s visits to his daughter’s none-too-chaste nunnery influence the bawdy Nun’s Priest's Tale? Marion Turner takes us back to the Middle Ages to find out. Go beyond the episode:Marion Turner’s Chaucer: A European LifeBrush up on your Middle English with the Norton edition of The Canterbury Tales or The Riverside ChaucerTune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek. Follow us on Twitter @TheAmScho or on Facebook.Subscribe: iTunes • Feedburner • Stitcher • Google Play • AcastHave suggestions for projects you’d like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Our theme music was composed by Nathan Prillaman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Like everything else, the wine industry has been impacted by changes in demographics, technology, and budgets. It’s not necessary to travel to France anymore to get high-quality French wines. The challenge is, how to get the wines in the hands of the consumers to maximize the quality, minimize the time, and fit into their budget?The wine world is changing from wholesale to direct sales. The rapid consolidation of grocery, retail, and wholesalers is creating a narrower path to market, especially for small wineries and limited production wines. The future opportunity for fine wine producers is to sell directly from the wineries to the consumers. But how do they find those distribution points?Join Claire and her guest, Rashmi Malhotra, as Rashmi explains how one of the world’s leading family-owned luxury fine wine companies has taken their 56 years of winery experience, leveraged education, technology and their vision for the future, to create a side opportunity like no other. Stay tuned and learn about Boisset wineries, and how they are bringing their quality wines to a home near you! #coffeewithclaire #wine #boissetwines #followthefun
In today’s episode, we’re chatting with the rockstar Californian winemaker Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon winery who blends wit and wisdom unlike any other person in the wine world. He’s brilliant both in his insights and his metaphors. That’s why I chose to help him with the fall harvest for my second book “Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines.” His wines are also often favourites of the students of my online courses. Randall Grahm was born in Los Angeles in 1953 and attended the University of California at Santa Cruz where he was a permanent Liberal Arts major. Sometime later he found himself working at the Wine Merchant in Beverly Hills sweeping floors. By dint of exceptionally good karma, he was given the opportunity to taste an ungodly number of great French wines and this singular experience turned him into a complete and insufferable wine fanatic. He returned to the University of California at Davis to complete a degree in Plant Sciences in 1979, where owing to his single-minded obsession with Pinot Noir he was regarded as a bit of a holy terroir in the hallowed halls of the sober and sedate Department of Viticulture and Enology. With his family’s assistance, Randall purchased property in the Santa Cruz Mountains in a quaint eponymous hamlet known as Bonny Doon, intent on producing the Great American Pinot Noir. The GAPN proved to be systematically elusive but he was greatly encouraged by experimental batches of Rhône varieties, and he has been a tireless champion of the grapes of the Rhône since the inaugural vintage of Le Cigare Volant. His idiosyncratic newsletters and articles have been collected, carefully redacted, and with the inclusion of some timely new material, published as the award-winning book, Been Doon So Long: A Randall Grahm Vinthology in 2009. To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.
Like everything else, the wine industry has been impacted by changes in demographics, technology, and budgets. It’s not necessary to travel to France anymore to get high quality French wines. The challenge is, how to get the wines in the hands of the consumers to maximize the quality, minimize the time, and fit into their budget?The wine world is changing from wholesale to direct sales. The rapid consolidation of grocery, retail and wholesalers is creating a narrower path to market, especially for small wineries and limited production wines. The future opportunity for fine wine producers is to sell direct from the wineries to the consumers. But how do they find those distribution points?Join Claire and her guest, Rashmi Malhotra, as Rashmi explains how one of the world’s leading family-owned luxury fine wine companies has taken their 56 years of winery experience, leveraged education, technology and their vision for the future, to create a side opportunity like no other. Stay tuned and learn about Boisset wineries, and how they are bringing their quality wines to a home near you! #coffeewithclaire #wine #boissetwines
Julia Jenkins, owner of Flagship Wines on 417 Hatfield Road in Fleetville, St Albans, joins Leona and Mandy to talk about what is good to drink this summer. She also tells Mandy, our resident Kiwi, why NZ wines such as Two Paddocks a New Zealand family vineyard owned by actor Sam Neil that specialises in [...]
Julia Jenkins, owner of Flagship Wines on 417 Hatfield Road in Fleetville, St Albans, joins Leona and Mandy to talk about what is good to drink this summer. She also tells Mandy, our resident Kiwi, why NZ wines such as Two Paddocks a New Zealand family vineyard owned by actor Sam Neil that specialises in [...]
Julia Jenkins, owner of Flagship Wines on 417 Hatfield Road in Fleetville, St Albans, joins Leona and Mandy to talk about what is good to drink this summer. She also tells Mandy, our resident Kiwi, why NZ wines such as Two Paddocks a New Zealand family vineyard owned by actor Sam Neil that specialises in [...]
If you've ever wondered why the 'nave' is so called or what 'clerestory' actually means, then listen to Stephen de Silva, guide at the Cathedral, as he explains to Rob Pearman what's meant by the names of places from the West End to The Lady Chapel..
In this week's episode of Journeys to Come, Catriona Rowntree chats with travelling wine merchant Alex Wilcox, the owner of Prince Wine Store, about the world of wine tourism. From France to Italy to the USA ... and of course Australia ... Alex reveals some of the best places around the world to visit and sample a new variety or two. Discover what it takes to taste 150 to 300 different wines in a day when Alex reveals a typical day on tour with a wine merchant.
Ron Siegel of Anaheim Hills CA and Robert Mott of La Quinta CA, discuss current events, financial markets, politics, and even poking fun at the rest of the media in a live radio broadcast from Anaheim CA. Ron and Robert discuss: 2011 Vintage Wines, Trusting your Wine Merchant, Malibu Coast Wines, Top Errors of Today's Newbie Homebuyers, Ways to keep you Credit Cards Safe, Habit of Financially Successful People, Study Shows Charter Schools are more Effective, Your Credit Matters, Real Time Real Estate, Word on Wealth, Soon to be Retirees need to Keep an Eye on this, and so much more. Ron Siegel, consumer advocate and mortgage lender, discusses anything that affects the roof over your head, your bank account or other items that will benefit you / your family. Reach Ron at 800.306.1990 Ron@RonSiegelRadio.comwww.RonSiegelRadio.comwww.SiegelLendingTeam.comTwitter: @RonSiegelwww.Facebook.com/RonSiegelRadio
The Virtual Lounge is open. The bottles are corked, and the vino is flowing... Tom Holton has been a mainstay in the wine and spirits business for decades. The brands Tom represents are found in some of the hottest dining establishment and hotels, throughout the Poconos, north east PA and Philadelphia area. Tom travels the eastern tier of Pennsylvania, consulting beverage managers and restauranteurs; conducting premier wine dinners for his clients customers. Recently, Beats & Eats Executive Chefs' Barret Beyer and Anthony Rodriguez, caught up with Holton, at one of his sought-after wine dinners. This dinner took place at Palazzo 53 in Pittston City, PA. The former Hell's Kitchen contestants were recording one of their Chef Table Reviews which, coincidentally was being hosted by Tom Holten. Show Notes: Follow Tom Holton on Facebook | Contact Tom: TJHwine@gmail.com Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Beats & Eats on Twitter | Facebook Help Beats & Eats - Take our Short Suvey