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Tariffs have been a hot topic in recent weeks, but this issue has been ongoing. During President Trump's first term, the wine industry was caught flat-footed when, in 2019, the administration put a 25% tariff on still wines from France, Germany, Spain, and the UK (notably, Italy and Portugal were not included) as part of a trade dispute with the EU over subsidies given to Airbus. It was then that my guests – Ben Aneff and Daniel Posner started to organize and get industry leaders together to lobby Congress and try to explain why these tariffs were so harmful to wine. Those tariffs remained in place through 2021, and although there was relief for the last few years, the US Wine Trade Alliance, which was the body that formed out of the initial tariff crisis, continued to exist with Ben at the helm.  In this show, I am honored to have the very busy and very awesome Ben Aneff, a native Texan who now lives in NYC and is the Managing Partner of Tribeca Wine Merchants in New York City, named one of “America's Best Wine Shops” by Food & Wine Magazine, and an “Editor's Favorite” by Wine Spectator. Ben has been actively involved in the fight against wine tariffs – working with all parts of the industry and Congress, and testifying about tariffs' effects at the International Trade Commission.  He is the president of the US Wine Trade Alliance Ben Aneff, President of the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance (USWTA) & Managing Partner of Tribeca Wine Merchants     I also have previous guest and Patron Daniel Posner, owner of Grapes the Wine Company in White Plains, NY. Daniel serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Wine Retailers, a national trade organization founded in 2006, for which he served as President from 2011 to 2019. He helped form the USWTA. Daniel Posner of Grapes, the Wine Company & Industry Insider     Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   This show is brought to you by my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access – THE place to discover your next favorite bottle. Wine Access has highly allocated wines and incredible values, plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more. You can't go wrong with Wine Access! Join the WFNP/Wine Access wine club and get 6 awesome bottles for just $150 four times a year. That includes shipping! When you become a member, you also get 10% all your purchases on the site. Go to wineaccess.com/normal to sign up!   

We began with Chef Anthony Bonett from @Moshulu, who's about to enter into his new role as the Chef at Triple Crown, located in the Radnor Hotel in Wayne, PA.  Chef Bonett has been working inside restaurants in Philadelphia for most of his career, landing a job with Fearless Restaurant's Marty Grims 15 years ago, and has worked for the family-owned business ever since. His career has long since focused on seafood-heavy cuisines where he offers creative meals to entice everyone's palates.  Today, he joined us while getting ready for the FR Restaurant Week, Easter Brunches, and his interesting twists on foods that we all love for the new Spring menu at Moshulu!  https://www.fearlessrestaurants.comhttps://www.fearlessrestaurants.com/moshuluhttps://www.triplecrownradnor.comNext, our host was joined by Keith Wallace who's name is synonymous with all things wine, including Founding a top-tier school for budding sommeliers and wine makers.  His career stemmed from working inside kitchens to wine making, from penning the book, "Corked & Forked" to contributing to different publications. As a person who looks for new and exciting ways to expand his career...he started a  program for sommeliers and winemakers at 31 years old which offers a wider accessibility for everyone to learn the industry.  His expertise and craft is finely-tuned so that he can ascertain what your taste in wine might be, and judge so accurately that his choices end up obtaining 90+ ratings from Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator.Wine School: https://www.vinology.comPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-wine-school/id1787586745Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/corked-forked-keith-wallace/1102622248Our final guest set her sights on business ownership within the culinary community early on, first trying her hand with interesting twists as a baker, then as a caterer, she started a ghost kitchen as well, and finally landed on her brand: Chubby Chicks.  Shakiera Turner, aka Chef Kiera has been turning up the levels on comfort food in the heart of Philadelphia. Although Chef Kiera has faced some issues after opening the doors for her new location at 1111 Walnut St in Philadelphia, she's finding a way to keep the upbeat and fun atmosphere going.  She just launched her new Party Boat, happening once a month through September which leaves from Atlantic City, NJ.  If you want to find out ALL the events/happenings that Chef Kiera has in the works, stay tuned in till the end of Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show, episode 318!Website: https://chubby-chicks-cafe.square.site/menuBook: https://www.amazon.com/Recipes-Chubby-Chick-Chef-Keira/dp/B0CMF5HB4NYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzGuJujcZ7xaKLpiGzGlYjQ

Occidental winemaker Catherine Kistler grew up with an in-house wine legend: California Chardonnay icon, and also her dad, Steve. But Catherine came home to make Pinot Noir in 2017, and they landed at No. 2 on Wine Spectator's 2023 Top 10 Wines of the Year. “In California we're always self-conscious of being young compared to the Old World,” she tells host James Molesworth. “And to have the opportunity to work with 25-year-old vines now, I'm absolutely excited about it. Are we seeing changes as the vineyard matures? Of course, the answer is ‘Yes.'”.Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank joins the program as well, for a chat about the latest wine and health news, what proposed tariffs on wine could mean for consumers, and more.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• 2025 Wine Spectator Grand Tour Tickets & Info• Occidental: Steve Kistler's Final Frontier• Opinion: Surgeon General Opts for Simple Slogans Over Solid Science• Wine Caught in Trade War Crossfire• Opinion: Fear and Tariffs• Wine Spectator's James Laube: 1951–2025• Health News: Wine Does Not Raise Risks for Healthy Older Adults• California Pinot Noir Tasting Report• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: Catherine Kistler, Mitch FrankAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this podcast, I sat down with Andy Robinson from Seghesio Family Vineyards. I recently learned that Wine Spectator named Seghesio's 2022 Sonoma County Zinfandel the Top Value Wine of 2024—an incredible achievement, especially considering the global competition in the Top 10. Producing high-quality wine at a scale that reaches shelves across multiple states and countries—while keeping it affordable—is no small feat. That's just one of the many topics I explore with Andy in this conversation.  On The Wine Road Podcast is supported by Sonoma Clean Power  The closing music was composed by Marscott Additional music is sourced from APM Music

Hyatt Vineyards launched as a regional high benchmark for wine quality, since 1985 in the Yakima Valley as a top Merlot and Riesling producer. In 1990, the leading wine media of the Wine Spectator, Seattle Times, Tri-Cities Herald and Tri-Cities Wine Festival all listed Hyatt among the best producers. Growing to 30,000cs production, Hyatt continued as a top producer for 2 decades. Today, we farm the original 87 acres which produced those award-winning wines. The Legacy of Hyatt was crafted in excellence over 40 years ago by Leland and Lynda Hyatt. In 1983, what started as a simple vineyard planting, soon turned into a booming full production winery. We've honed our craft to cultivate the finest wines this region for four decades. Hyatt Vineyards' second generation is investing in remaking those top-quality wines from these old vines at the Estate with renewed labels and winemaking, bringing an innovative approach to create extraordinary experiences and legacy wines.  

Send us a textJoe Tensley's masterful Syrah garnered a coveted spot on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list, received an exceptional 99-point rating from Robert Parker, and was crowned 'Top Syrah in America' by Food & Wine Magazine. Further cementing its world-class status, Wine Spectator's Matt Kramer selected two different Tensley Syrahs from the 2001 vintage for his prestigious 'Top Ten Wines in the World' list.”For the inside track, check out: https://tensleywines.com/Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

With the recent launch of a new $300 retail icon wine, Boulder, Kaiken continues to explore the potential for luxury wines from Argentina. Building on the last 15 years of Kaiken's other icon wine, Mai, Anita Correas, Commercial Director, and Gustavo Hormann, Director of Winemaking, discuss the global market for luxury Argentinian wines, how they approach launching them, and the brand-building impacts for the Kaiken brand.  Detailed Show Notes: Kaiken backgroundFounded in 2002 by Aurelio Montes (Chile)"Kaiken" is the name of a wild goose that crosses between Chile & ArgentinaExports to 60 countriesWinery in Vistalba, Mendoza (28ha), vineyards in Agrelo (60ha) & Los Chacayes, Uco Valley (150ha)60% on-premiseFrances Mallmann restaurant at the wineryRecently launched new luxury tier/icon wine - "Boulder"$300 retail price, 3,700 bottlesDeveloped over the last 10 yearsUnique 3ha block in Los Chacayes due to overflow of Arroyo Grande, full of big rocks/bouldersMalbec (64%), Cabernet Franc (28%), Petit Verdot (8%)Boulder launch planLaunched in Buenos Aires, Hong Kong, Korea, Brazil (São Paulo, Argentina's #2 export country), USBrazil's event had a more direct impact on salesMostly press/trade events that are smaller, in-personLikely less on-premise than Kaiken overall, more hand-selling to collectors and Michelin Star restaurantsVR w/ Google Glass to see the vineyard up close and go inside the soil has gotten positive feedback, but it is more expensive than a regular video (required 3 days of video shoots and a special camera)Mai - prior icon wine$100 retail price, 12,000 bottlesLaunched in 2009 from a 120-year-old vineyardMarketing more "maintenance" now2021 - redesigned packaging, got 98 pts and Top 100 from SucklingPrimarily sold in Argentina, then UK, US, Brazil, Japan70% of Argentinean wine is consumed domestically, delaying the need for exportsAverage export ~40% higher price than Chile (export-focused market, ½ the population, 2x wine production vs Argentina)More high-end wineries in Argentina vs ~5 in Chile>$100 market for Argentine wine - "not a huge market"Big domestic market - much of Mai, Boulder sold domesticallyConsumers looking at super high-end often do not look at the country of origin but more at the concept of the wineValue Prop for Argentine luxury wine - not influenced by oceans, high altitude, dessert wines, driven by the AndesReturn on Boulder is more than sales, but brand building for KaikenFocused on relationships with importersWant long-term relationships as they represent the brand globallyReach collectors through import partnersHas affiliated importer in ArgentinaMontes relationshipWas helpful on launch to piggyback on Montes brandNow Kaiken is more independent and only shares importers in a few countries (it used to have the same ones)Kaiken Ultra ($26) awarded Wine Spectator Top 100 (#30, highest Argentine wine)Wine drinkers can graduate from Ultra to Mai and othersKaiken's focus for each range of wines is to over-deliver for the price point vs linking the winesGood press in 2024 for Kaiken - #1 New World Winery from Sommelier Awards, Boulder rated best Argentinian red blend by Patricio Tapai (wine critic), Estate Malbec was Wine Spectator's best value wine Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With many macro headwinds for the wine world, Gino Colangelo, founder of Colangelo PR, felt the negative and often poorly fact-checked press around alcohol and health posed an existential threat. Teaming with Karen McNeil of The Wine Bible and fellow PR leader Kimberly Charles, they founded Come Over October, a campaign to create a positive narrative around wine. With freely available media assets and over 120 partners, the movement, in its first stretch, has shown the power of focusing on the positive elements of wine.  Detailed Show Notes: Macro wine challenges include marijuana, Ozempic, and RTDs, but “no alcohol is healthy” messages from WHO and other gov't organizations potentially pose an existential threat to the industryCome Over October (“COO”) foundingCampaign to advocate for wineCommission research - 60%+ 21-39-year-olds would change consumption if alcohol health guidelines changed, 60%+ participate in Dry January or Sober October (which equates to 17% of the year)Karen McNeil, writer of The Wine Bible, got backlash over post against Dry January and ideated Come Over OctoberKimberly Charles, owner of an SF wine PR firm, joined as co-founderStarted the company in spring 2024 (Come Together, a Community for Wine) as a mission-driven company to advocate for wineFundamental principlesHad to reach consumersNo negativity towards other alcoholic beveragesInvolve everyone in the wine worldThe goal for success: turning the narrative around wine positive (e.g., more articles on the social benefits of wine)Measured by impressions of negative vs. positive articles about wineIn a battle for hearts and minds vs just getting the facts rightAsked for two things from partnersModest check - $1-10k to pay for campaign, website, social media, media asset creationActivation - use campaign assets (free to all) to run a COO campaignExample activationsTotal Wine - in-store signage, direct marketing, social media postsConstellation Brands - bought in-store radio ads for 800 Kroger stores under the COO banner (promoting Kim Crawford, Meiomi, & The Prisoner with Karen McNeil doing voiceover) and reversed negative sales trends in storesJackson Family - free tasting, events, cash support for COOCampaign success metrics120 companies participated>1,000 retail stores engaged (e.g., Kroger, Total Wine, Gary's)~$100k donated media (e.g., Wine Enthusiast, Vinepair, Wine Spectator)Next Campaign - Spring 2025Focus on the food messageDifferentiate wine as food vs alcoholContinue togetherness messageBring in chefs, restaurantsThen roll back into OctoberWould like to hire a Director to run the companyHealth debateLoneliness epidemic - 30% of males don't have close friendsWine has a unique ability for positive wellness in bringing people togetherDoes the industry need a positive health message/research to turn things around truly? (e.g. - wine → better relationships / friendships → stress reduction → better health)60 Minutes show on The French Paradox (1991) changed the wine world and led to 30+ years of growthNot yet seeing health impacts of marijuana usage as it has only been legal recentlyContact info: info@comeoveroctober.com or gcolangelo@colangelopr.com Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan and Mark. Mark McWilliams from Arista Winery is our guest on this edition of California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Dan's weekly cellar dweller bottle is a 2022 Chenin Blanc from Les Atlètes du Vin in France. $15 a bottle at Bottle Barn. Chenin Blanc is coming back. You can get 7-9 tons an acre of Chenin Blanc and it makes nice wine. Mike says it's refreshing. Mark's parents started as grape growers when he was young. They grew a lot of Cabernet. His mom lived in Burgundy after college and got to know Pinot Noir. They family felt a calling to make wine. In 2002 they started the Arista brand to make wine. They use their own grapes and grapes grown elsewhere. Their Chardonnays have been very highly rated. In December they did a 10-year retrospective tasting of their Chardonnay. In 2013 their new winemaker Matt McCourtney was on the job. Now those wines are aging very well and still have years to go. Arista's style has been to focus on the fruit, not on manipulating the wine to make something that the grapes don't want to do. Acidity is always front and center in their wines. They also have the 2021 Russian River Valley Chardonnay. The appellation wines are the top of their production. Wines like this which are not single-vineyard estate wines, are put together on purpose to combine elements ideally. This wine has so much complexity that it promises to age well. Arista is the shining star of California Chardonnays Steve Jaxon quotes Wine Spectator, which declared, "Arista Wines are the shining star of California Chardonnays." Mark says that's because they use the best fruit and they have the best staff. There is a hazelnut component in the flavors that Dan detects. It resembles Meursault which is a district in Burgundy. The wines have trace flavors of hazelnut. There is also a lemon peel component in the nose. But the wine is only 3 years old. "A great Chardonnay like this really deserves time in bottle," says Dan "Lay It Down" Berger. Mark declares that there is world-class Chardonnay coming from California and Oregon and that Burgundy no longer is the only place that makes the best wine from that varietal.

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Austin and Justin are joined by Jason Himber, Chief Executive Officer of The Mina Group. Based in San Francisco, The Mina Group is a renowned restaurant management company specializing in innovative full-service and virtual dining concepts. Led by James Beard Award-Winning Chef Michael Mina, the group is a trailblazer in the food and beverage industry.Jason reflects on his journey with The Mina Group, offering insights into the art of hospitality, building a world-class brand, and staying ahead in a competitive industry. He also shares his perspective on the post-pandemic renaissance of hospitality and the aspects of the industry that fuel his passion.Learn more about The Mina Group's portfolio of award-winning restaurants and groundbreaking virtual brands. The group is known for delivering unforgettable dining experiences that blend luxury, creativity, and innovation. Favorites among NBA players and athletes like Steph Curry and tennis legend Andre Agassi, the group has become a cultural and culinary powerhouse.Don't miss this engaging conversation with Jason Himber! Tune into the latest episode of Just FlexIt™ on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This is the weekly columnIf you have a wine lover on your Christmas/holiday gift list, some recommendations.Wine always is appreciated. Gift wine they enjoy, a proclivity you likely know, but if you do not, ask. If you are trying to disguise your gifting intentions, there are many clever ways to inquire. Wine lovers are never hesitant to discuss wine.There are almost infinite options depending on the depth of your friendship and your pocketbook. For casual friends, a single bottle festively wrapped works. For deeper friendships, several bottles or large format bottles play well. You also can go with one or more bottles of high end wines costing three figures. Just do not give with the expectation they will share it with you, although that certainly can happen. Win-win.For very close friends or family, consider a gift membership in a winery's wine club or a non-winery subscription service. That becomes a gift appreciated all year.Practical non-wine gifts:• Waiter's friend hinged corkscrew. Has everything you need to open a bottle of wine, cheap enough to be a stocking stuffer. Worst choice—winged corkscrew. Everything about a winged corkscrew is wrong.• Simple wine decanter. Avoid fancy, showy ones that are easy to break and impossible to clean.• Wine chiller. Essentially an insulating shield to keep wine at the proper temperature. The most popular are made of stainless steel or marble.Wine reading/research material:• Magazine subscriptions. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast are the leading monthly magazines.• Website subscriptions. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast are excellent online; unfortunately, they are not bundled with the printed magazine. Wine Folly offers on-line classes, informing videos, and Wine Folly—The Master Guide ($21) is an excellent, easy reference book. RobertParker.com and JamesSuckling.com are filled with searchable wine evaluations and features. wine-searcher.com and vivino.com are search engines for almost every wine made. And there is my Substack blog: gusclemens.substack.com .Books:• Rosé Revolution by Rasmus Emborg and Jens Honoré—massive, beautiful coffee-table tome. $45• Wine and the White House: A History by Frederick J. Ryan, Jr.—massive, beautiful coffee-table tome. $65• Malbec mon amour by Laura Catena and Alejandro Vigil—definitive work; Catena is Argentina's leading spokesperson for (and maker of) malbec. $20• The Mad Crush: An Obscure California Vineyard and the Quest to Make One Great Wine by Sean C. Weir—engaging, expanded version of cult winemaking memoir (paperback). $15Last roundQ: Why is Christmas just like your job?A: You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit who only works one night a year gets all the credit. Wine time. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

We recently had the exciting opportunity to engage with Trey Busch, one of the visionary founders of Sleight of Hand Winery nestled in Walla Walla, Washington. Accompanying us was Sommelier Krista French and Robby French from Stylus Wine & Vinyl Bar, our local experts in wine and music. Since its founding in 2007, Sleight of Hand Cellars has emerged as a standout among Washington State's new wave of wineries. Recognized as one of "The Next Cult Wineries" by Seattle Magazine and celebrated in Wine Spectator, several of their superb wines—including the acclaimed 2015 Levitation and 2016 Archimage—have secured spots on various prestigious industry "Top 100" lists. For wine and music enthusiasts, the winery's tasting rooms offer an unforgettable experience. With over 3,000 albums spanning a multitude of genres, both the Walla Walla and Seattle locations feature turntables spinning vinyl records, creating a unique ambiance. At their Walla Walla property, visitors can relax in the Wine Club Lounge while savoring heavenly, high-quality wines. Plus, there's a cozy vinyl shop to explore as you enjoy your tastings. The Wine Illusionist Society is thrilled to partner with the iconic Sub Pop Records in Seattle. With every shipment, the Society delights members by providing the latest and greatest tracks from Sub Pop as digital downloads, ensuring the perfect soundtrack to accompany your wine experience! For more details, visit sofhcellars.com and discover the magic of Sleight of Hand Cellars. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Robby and Krista French and the incredible staff at Stylus Wine and Vinyl Bar. Visit styluswineandvinylbar.com for more information.

Send us a textOn this episode we discuss the Wine Spectator list of Top 100 wines of 2024.  What's the criteria for making the list, is it pay for play, how should the avg consumer use this list, and finally how we view and use the list. Contact or Follow Rob: www.foodwinewhiskey.com rob@foodwinewhiskey.com @foodwhiskey on X @food_wine_whiskey on IG Join the Food, Wine, and Whiskey FB Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/533352930766813 #food #whiskey #bourbon #wine #homecook #cook #BBQ #foodie #Italy #barolo #cabernet Sauvignon #france #italy #spain #napa #scotch #pizza #coffee Support the show

Have you ever wanted to leave it all behind and follow your dream? That's exactly what Romano Marniga and Patrizia Chiari did when they traded their careers in finance and coffee distribution for the rolling hills of Tuscany. In this episode, Paul K sits down with the owners of Tenuta Impostino, a boutique winery redefining Tuscany's winemaking traditions. Romano and Patrizia share their journey from corporate grind to organic farming, highlighting the challenges and joys of building a family-run winery from the ground up. They also talk about how innovation and tradition coexist in their winemaking craft, the impact of climate change on viticulture, and how wine unites people. Get ready for an inspiring story of passion, resilience, and the pursuit of authenticity. Let's jump in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) From finance and coffee to winemaking (00:34) Finding the perfect land in Tuscany's Montecucco region (05:58) Embracing organic farming for sustainability (11:46) Challenges faced in entering the boutique wine business (20:20) How an early recognition by Wine Spectator boosted Tenuta Impostino (23:07) Using storytelling for the younger generations to appreciate wine (27:29) The future of wine amidst climate change (38:42) Defining innovation in winemaking (42:50)   Additional Resources:

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, hosts Brady Weller and Billy Galanko sit down with Eric Asimov, the Chief Wine Critic of The New York Times, for his second appearance on the show. The episode is kicked off with the Vint Marketplace News Highlight discussing Wine Spectator's #1 for 2024 - 2021 Viña Don Melchor Alto Vineyard and its ungifted vines.In the interview with Eric, Brady and Billy delve into his perspective on wine trends, the evolving wine culture in the U.S. and abroad, and the critical issues facing the wine industry today. From natural wines and alternative packaging to the importance of authenticity and terroir, Eric offers profound insights into what makes wine a deeply cultural and personal experience. The conversation also covers exciting wine regions, emerging trends, and Eric's upcoming travels to New Zealand and Germany.Highlights:Natural Wines and Younger Audiences: Eric explores the appeal of natural wines and how the industry can learn from their success with younger consumers.Chianti Classico Renaissance: A deep dive into the transformation of Chianti Classico and why it's regaining popularity among sommeliers and enthusiasts.In Defense of Wine: Tackling concerns about declining wine consumption and the cultural importance of wine as an integral part of human history and celebration.Looking Ahead: Eric shares plans to explore New Zealand's Pinot Noir regions and highlights Spanish and U.S. wines that continue to innovate and inspire.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Vint Podcast00:42 Exciting News in the Wine World01:28 Spotlight on Chilean Wines03:12 Highlighting Top Wines from Wine Spectator03:51 Interview with Eric Asimov04:25 Eric Asimov on Wine Trends and Travel15:32 Natural Wines and Wine Culture22:27 The Future of Wine Packaging37:12 Exploring Italian Wine Regions47:38 Eric Asimov's Wine RecommendationsThe Vint Podcast is presented by Coravin, the world's leader in wine preservation systems. Listeners of the Vint Podcast can take 15% off their purchase on Coravin.com by using promo code VINT15 at checkout*. Members of the trade can access exclusive discounts at trade.Coravin.com.The Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at https://vint.co or Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com.*Terms and Conditions Apply. Offer valid only on Coravin.com while supplies last. Pricing and discount are subject to change at any time. Coravin reserves the right to limit order quantities. No adjustments to prior purchases. Not valid for cash. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown,...

It's our season 2 finale and we're counting down Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2024!But before James reveals this year's 10 most exciting wines, including Wine Spectator's 2024 Wine of the Year, we're taking a look at the economic state of the U.S. wine market with longtime industry insider Rocco Lombardo, president of Wilson Daniels, and our very own senior editor for news Mitch Frank.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of the Year for 2024• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducers: Gabriela Saldivia, Sam PopkinGuests: Rocco Lombardo, Mitch FrankAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chianti is the most popular Italian wine. It is mostly made from the Sangiovese grape, but is normally a blend. How does it compare to a Sangiovese wine? Tonight we will find out. In a prior show we did a Chianti tasting. I love Chianti and I believe I liked all three wines we tasted that night. It is normally made from a blend of grapes, but is mostly made from the Sangiovese grape. It comes from the Tuscany region of Italy. Sangiovese produces a wine that is medium in body, has medium to high acid and medium to high tannins.You can pick out a Chianti Classico by looking for a black roster on the label. This means the wine comes from the classic region known for the production of Chianti.Sangiovese wine from California is more fruit-forward and is known for having more floral aromas. If drinking a wine by itself, you may prefer the Sangiovese, but I believe Chianti is more of a food wine.Tonight, we taste:2018 Carpineto Chianti Classico, purchased from Costco for $19.99. This wine was rated a 93 by the Wine Spectator and a 92 by the Wine Enthusiast. Made from Sangiovese and Canaiolo (Merlot like grape with soft tannins and bright acid) and other red grape varietals. Aged in Slavonian and French oak barrels for at least a year. 13.5% alcohol. Serve at 64-68 degrees in a decanter. Tastes of tar, stone, and umami of mushrooms, seaweed and soy sauce before sour cherries and cranberries emerge. Palate has black cherries, blackberries, milk and dark chocolate, bitter orange. Long finish. Pair with game and roasts. 2016 Idle Sangiovese purchased from Wine Styles for $37.00. Aromas of licorice, smoke, violets, herbs, and cherry. Pair with spaghetti, roasted vegetables. Comes from Knights Valley AVA in Sonoma. Picked in the early morning fog, transported to the winery in the back of a flatbed. Hand sorted at the winery, destemmed, cold soaked for 4 days. Fermented for 2 weeks with punch downs done 3 times/day. Aged 16 months in 30% new (medium-long) toasted French oak barrels, 70% aged in French oak. Blended with 3% Merlot. Next week The wines we will taste include: 2021 Domaine Filliatreau. This is a Saumur, Loire Valley purchased from Sarasota Wines for $22.95. 2022 Quinson Cotes de Provence. Purchased from Trader Joes for $8.99. 2021 Octopada Pinot Noir purchased from Costco for $7.99.

Is a $2,000 bottle of wine really better than a $20 one? Pieter Colpaert decants the truth about pricing, perception, and epic fraud on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by producer, multimedia journalist, and wine enthusiast Pieter Colpaert! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Wine fraud is surprisingly common in the fine wine market — experts estimate that as much as 20% of fine wines could be counterfeit, especially among rare and expensive bottles. The largest case involved Rudy Kurniawan, who sold approximately $550 million worth of counterfeit wines. Wine pricing is influenced by multiple factors beyond quality, including scarcity, vineyard age, production methods, aging time, and marketing. However, studies show that beyond $50-100, you're often paying for reputation and rarity rather than significantly better quality. Scientific studies have shown that even wine experts struggle to consistently identify or rate expensive wines in blind tastings. At one Wine Spectator event, 54 experts couldn't reliably distinguish between wines ranging from $1.65 to $150 per bottle. The psychology of wine pricing has a strong effect on perception — research shows that people's brains actually respond more positively to wine when they believe it's expensive, even if it's the exact same wine. This is called the "price-quality heuristic." The good news is that excellent wines can be found in the $20-30 range. By exploring different regions, grape varieties, and styles without fixating on price, you can discover fantastic wines that suit your personal taste while staying within a reasonable budget. Trust your own preferences over marketing and pricing signals. Connect with Jordan on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know! Connect with Pieter at his website, Instagram, and Twitter! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1076 If you love listening to this show as much as we love making it, would you please peruse and reply to our Membership Survey here?

Today we're talking with Jessica Sennett, an award-winning entrepreneur and inventor of Cheese Grotto, a cheese storage line for the home and restaurant. She has been recognized internationally for her innovation within the dairy industry, and received the 2019 Best Equipment Award at the World Dairy Innovations Awards Conference in Portugal. In 2018, her business was selected for Agropur's first dairy innovation cohort in Canada where her product was tested in a dairy lab and proven to keep cheese fresher than professional cheese paper. She has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, Saveur, and more. We're talking to her today particularly to discuss our new & exclusive cheese box, available now!Buy your own Dinky x Cheese Grotto pairing box! Use DINKYPOD10 at checkout. Join the next Dinky trip: Adventures In Egypt With Erika Of DinkySupport this show. (We haven't launched the Patreon yet, lol) Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support.

A lot of people have pretty set menus when it comes to Thanksgiving and the winter holidays ahead. But what do you serve to drink? A long-standing question! And we've got some answers. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of three dozen (and counting!) cookbooks. We've developed and published tens of thousands of recipes in our career--which started out with gigs at WINE SPECTATOR. We've got lots of ideas about what to serve with your holiday meal.Thanks for joining us. Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MARK:[00:57] Our one-minute cooking tip: Start planning now for what you want to serve. Watch for sales now and catch things you can freeze while those things are cheap.[03:42] Our guide for what to drink at Thanksgiving. We know the standard wine answer: Pinot Noir. But there's so much more. Even mocktails.[13:35] What's making us happy in food this week? Chocolate almond horns (look for them on Instagram reels or our TikTok channel) and new, small ice cream stores!

Jill Upton talks to John about his award-winning Mother's Milk Shiraz which recently won Wine Spectator's Critics Choice Award for the 4th time. @thewineshowaustralia@firstdropwines

Americans seem to love New Zealand wine. Grafton-based Invivo was flying off US shelves, selling more than 40,000 cases of sauvignon blanc in 2024 alone. It's set to be on show in Times Square at an exclusive wine exhibition this week, run by Wine Spectator. Co-founder Tim Lightbourne told Mike Hosking that both New Zealand wine and sauvignon blanc are growing as categories in the US market. He said that wine as a whole is relatively flat and driven by cabernets and chardonnays, so there's room to NZ sauvs to grow. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I can't imagine any of us entered the fine dining category without hoping for a Michelin or a James Beard or Wine Spectator accolade. They say success leaves clues and today I sit down with Chef Juan Jose Cuevas to discuss what he's learned over the years, running world-class restaurants and collecting awards along the way. There is a blueprint for excellence and Chef Juan provides it today.  For more information on the chef and his restaurant, visit https://www.condadovanderbilt.com/dine/1919-restaurant. ____________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Our wine-tasting duo discuss their favorite wines and why they like them. Do you know your favorite wine and why you like it? Do you know the characteristics of your favorite wines? Why do you like a certain wine? This episode will help you make better buying decisions, find alternative varieties, and understand why you like the wines you do.Tonight, we are tasting:1. Denise's favorite wine is the 2022 Gerard Bertrand Cote de Roses. We bought this wine at Costco for $12.99. It is a Rose' Wine blended with Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault grapes. It comes from the Languedoc region of France. Aromas of red fruits, black currant and red currant. Palette - floral notes of rose, citrus and grapefruit. Fresh finish with notes of English candy.2. Dennis' favorite is the 2016 Rivallana Rioja Reserva. We purchased this bottle at Costco for $9.99. The Wine Spectator rated this wine a 92 and the Wine Enthusiast a 90. It is a blend of 90% Tempranillo - 5% Mazuelo -3% Graciano - 2% Garnacha. Inky garnet in the glass, this wine has a nose of black currant, purple plum, rosemary and oregano. It is soft at first sip, then tannins build in volume, mingling with flavors of cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate, coffee bean, and salted almonds. There is a touch of salinity on an otherwise bright finish. Next week our tasting will include:1. 2021 Yulumba Barossa Shiraz. We purchased this wine from Wall to Wall Wine for $19.99.2. 2019 Greg Norman, Limestone Coast Shiraz from Wall to Wall Wine for $15.50.3. 2022 Yellow Tail Shiraz from Walmart for $5.99.

Napa Valley is in the thick of harvest 2024, the busiest time of year in wine country, and Napa Cabernet superstar Thomas Rivers Brown took a break to tell us about the realities of harvest season—hope you like cleaning!—as well as his “Ziploc baggy mini-maceration method” for deciding when a vineyard is ready to be picked.Plus, Wine Spectator's Dr. Vinny joins the program for a “sweet” harvest vocab check!And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• 2024 New York Wine Experience Tickets and Info• Thomas Rivers Brown's Midas Touch• 2022 Wine of the Year: 2019 Schrader Cellars Double Diamond Cabernet• The Christian Moueix Interview with Marvin R. Shanken• Wine Spectator's Nov. 15, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: Thomas Rivers Brown, MaryAnn WorobiecAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another exciting episode of Beats Vines & Life! In today's episode, our host, MJ Towler, sits down to have an inspiring conversation with the multifaceted wine industry expert, Jeremy Hart. Known for his diverse experiences and significant contributions to the wine world, Jeremy has emceed the TexSomM conference for six years, co-founded the innovative company Inknology, and helped over 50 brands gain recognition. He also spearheaded the acclaimed Legit wine brand, which was ranked number 26 in the 2019 Wine Spectator's Top 100, and recently partnered with Somm.ai to offer new revenue opportunities for the beverage community.Join us as we delve into Jeremy's remarkable journey from his early days as a fry cook in Houston to a leading figure in the wine industry. We'll explore his recent projects like Explicit Content, his unique approach to wine production, and his heartfelt advocacy for self-reliance and entrepreneurship in the beverage business. You'll also hear personal anecdotes, industry insights, and candid discussions about the wine world's current state and future potential. Stay tuned for an engaging and educational deep dive into wine, entrepreneurship, and life lessons from one of the industry's most dynamic personalities!---A Massive THANK YOU to JEREMY HARTI!!! This episode in-studio wine: 2021 EXPLICIT CONTENT CDP RougeFor more information about Inknowology, click here!Follow Inknowology on IG!Follow Explicit Content on IG!For more information about Somm.ai click the link!Follow Somm.ai on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life 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 @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, GrenacheFest. The Second Annual Grenache Festival in Walla Walla, Washington, will be held on November 8th, 2024. It will feature a seated comparative seminar, followed by live music, food, plenty of Grenache wines, and tons of fun.For more information, go to GrenacheFestFollow GrenacheFest on IG GrenacheFest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, few names command as much respect as Sonoma's Kistler Vineyards. Kistler president and winemaker Jason Kesner joined Straight Talk host James Molesworth to tell us about growing up in the Napa wine industry—including where Robert Mondavi bought the weekly staff donuts—and how he strives to do a little bit less in the vineyard and winery with each passing year.Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank joins the program as well, shedding light on a recent health study that's made big waves in the mainstream media, for all the wrong reasons.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• 2024 New York Wine Experience Tickets and Info• Kistler's Dark Side: Jason Kesner's Pinot Noirs• 2020 Top 10 Wines of the Year: Kistler Chardonnay• Health News: Wine Does Not Raise Risks for Healthy Older Adults• Vintage Wine Estates Bankruptcy• California Pinot Noir Tasting Report• Wine Spectator's Sept. 30, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: Jason Kesner, Mitch FrankAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the world's most prominent Italian wine fair, Vinitaly attracts ~4,000 producers and turns the entire city of Verona into Vinitaly {.  As Managing Director of Vinitaly, Stevie Kim has built a vast, international community around Vinitaly and its many other products surrounding it, becoming a "Vinitaly Marathon." Stevie goes into depth about why each product was started and how it plugs into the entire Vinitaly ecosystem in part 1 of this 2-part series. Detailed Show Notes: Stevie's background: born in Korea, grew up in New York, married an Italian, and moved to Italy; Veronafiere recruited her to lead VinitalyThe Vinitaly "Marathon" (2025 schedule)Vinitaly Int'l Academy ("VIA") - 5 days 5 Star Wines - 3 days (April 1-3)OperaWine - 1 day (April 5)Vinitaly - 4 days (April 6-9)Also, do events outside of Verona (New York, China, Hong Kong)Vinitaly - established in 1967 in VeronaIt started as ½ pavilion, now 14 pavilionsLargest Italian wine event, primarily B2BThe entire town of Verona becomes VinitalyVinitaly in the city events for consumers~4k wineries (~60% of export market), accessories, winemaking equipmentAbout building long-term relationships - "the Italian way" - not just about doing business vs. Prowein's more business-orientedOperaWinePartnered with Wine Spectator as the most influential entity for Italian wineThe winemaker or principal must pourBy invitation only, each producer chosen (130 producers) gets 10 invitesVIA1,300 candidates so far, 398 certified Italian Wine AmbassadorsUsed to do Vinitaly tours and masterclasses globally, now transformed to VIADeveloped based on Stevie's experience building a medial master's program that created a deep communityFaculty - Sarah Heller MW, Attilio Scienza - vine geneticistDifficult exam, deep and wide syllabus primarily based on grape varieties, uses Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0 as the textbookHas a course that includes 4 days of tasting ~300 wines before the examRequires a group video project to ensure ambassadors can speak about winesCreates a big community around candidates and ambassadors - more important than the material itself5 Star Wines (fka Vinitaly Int'l Competition)Gets international judges & VIA community opportunity to taste and rate Italian winesHelps producers - 90+ scores get a diploma during Vinitaly to display, which helps attendees navigate boothsDid a masterclass for producers w/ top scoring wines on why they scored highly, which helped them understand quality betterEvery tasting panel has an enologist, enabling the international community to connect with Italian winemakersWine2Wine business forum (Nov - after harvest, before Christmas)The goal is to help producers better prepare for VinitalyHistorically, they had 40-70 workshops on business topics2023 - did tastings where wine critics taught how they assess and rate wines2024 - getting an overhaul, no parallel session, 8 plenary sessions, 6 tastings, new structured networking - rooms led by specialists w/ 10-12 attendees Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winemaker Carol Shelton is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. CWC co-host Dan Berger is away this week. Carol is one of our most distinguished winemakers and a regular on this show. Her last time here was last January, in this episode with Dan Berger and with Harry Duke sitting in for Steve Jaxon. Carol Shelton graduated from UC Davis in 1978. This year will be her 48th harvest, and her 25th harvest for her own brand. There were a few years where she worked on two harvests in a year, in the northern and southern hemisphere. Carol Shelton worked for Mondavi, in Australia, in the Central Valley, for Rodney Strong for 20 years, for the Windsor Wines label. Zinfandel is her favorite varietal. It makes up about 70% of her production now. She wanted to show the world that Zin could be as noble a grape as Pinot and Cab. Old vines of Zin have a unique concentration of flavor. Wild Thing Carol Shelton Wines is located in a business park on Coffey Lane. This weekend she will be bottling a port that has been in the barrels since 2015. She calls it Tawny Sonoma. You can't use the name Port anymore. That is the same as other geographical names that are protected like Sherry and Burgundy. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Rodney Strong for info on the 2024 Summer Concert series. The name Wild Thing for her Zinfandel made with naturally occurring yeast, happened almost accidentally. There was one barrel that was not inoculated with yeast, and they put the words “wild thing” on the barrel. When they put it on a bottle, it sold like hotcakes. So that is how the brand was born. It was in the Top 100 Wines in the Wine Spectator, along with two other of her wines. There is also a 2023 Wild Thing Chardonnay which they are tasting. There is a little Viogner blended in, to give it some tropical notes. It is unusual, in that it is neither the steely type nor the buttery type. There are actually about 8 yeasts, each one brings some different flavors and she blends them all together before bottling. They even source some fruit from Southern California, from Cucamonga. Their vines are over 100 years old. They are old vines that are knee high with roots running 50 feet down. Coquille Blanc They also taste a Coquille Blanc, which is named for shellfish, and reflects her family coat of arms which has shells on it, for the name Shelton. The fruit all comes from Paso Robles. Click the logo to visit Davis Bynum Wines. Carol describes a game that her mother played with her. She set up blind tastings of different herbs and she had to describe the flavors and identify them. She liked the combination of art and science in winemaking. Then they taste the Rendez-Vous 2023 Rosé. "My Rosé is not one of those wimpy pale ones." All the flavor is in the skin and this one spends 2 days on the skins. It is a rather dark red, for a Rosé and goes well with any kind of food.  Modeled after a French Tavel Rosé, it is made of Carignane grapes.

JM Hirsch is no stranger to this podcast. He's got a new book out, all about building cocktails you can keep in your freezer door, ice cold for when friends drop over or you want to kick back. Join us as we welcome him back to our show.We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of three dozen cookbooks (with more coming!). We've been contributing editors and columnists for the likes of COOKING LIGHT and EATING WELL. We've written for WINE SPECTATOR and THE WASHINGTON POST. And we've developed tens of thousands of original recipes during our twenty-five-year tenure in the food and cooking business.This is our podcast about our passion. Thank you for being a part of it.Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MARK: [01:09] Our one-minute cooking tip: toasting nuts in a microwave. [03:22] Bruce's interview with JM Hirsch, author of the new book, FREEZER DOOR COCKTAILS. If you'd like to get a copy, you can find the book at this link.[22:00] What's making us happy in food this week: smoked knackwurst and kimchi!

Straight from the cover of Wine Spectator and the season 3 premiere of hit TV series The Bear, legendary chef Daniel Boulud invites us into the Daniel dining room for an exclusive interview about what it means to be a chef today, his legacy of mentorship and why his next restaurant will reflect a shift in allegiance since becoming a U.S. citizen in 2021: "I finally became American. I always felt like I'm French … but with my family here, I'm definitely settled here ... it is more important to be American today for me than to be French."Straight Talk host James Molesworth speaks with senior editor Kristen Bieler about her cover story and interview with Boulud, and Wine Spectator advice and education expert Dr. Vinny returns to share some guidance on how to tip on an expensive bottle of wine at a restaurant.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• Chef Daniel Boulud's American Dream• Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards• Wine Spectator's Aug. 31, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: Daniel Boulud, Kristen Bieler, MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel. Today, we're honored to be joined by a true icon in the winemaking world, Randall Grahm. Known for his innovative and often unconventional approach to winemaking, Randall is the visionary behind Bonny Doon Vineyard and now his latest venture, The Language of Yes.Randall Grahm's journey in the wine industry is nothing short of legendary. He started his career with the ambitious goal of producing "The Great American Pinot Noir" but found his true calling with Rhône varieties. His groundbreaking work with these grapes earned him the moniker "The Rhône Ranger," a title that has stuck with him ever since his 1989 Wine Spectator cover. Over the years, Randall has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year by the James Beard Foundation and induction into the Vintner's Hall of Fame.Today, we are recording from the beautiful Edna Valley, the new home of Randall's latest brand, The Language of Yes. This venture is a continuation of Randall's quest to create wines that truly reflect their terroir. The Language of Yes is all about embracing the unique characteristics of the Central Coast, with small-batch experiments and a deep love of the land guiding its creation.Be sure to visit The Language of Yes to learn more about these extraordinary wines and to make a reservation for a tasting at their Edna Valley location. Until next time, keep exploring, keep tasting, and as always, leave it all on the table.**********The Pour is going to France - and you can join us HERE!***********About ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel':In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks'. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. As the area grew, soon Adam's interview's covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone.  Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour' with Adam Montiel.__________Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Show Credits:Executive Producer: Adam MontielAssociate Producer: Pablo RomeroTechnical Consideration Provided By: Fly with Wine** Save 20% and get FREE Shipping when you shop at Fly with Wine by using the Promo Code: ADAM20 **Original Music, ‘Come Alive' by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective & Still TimeMoonshiner on Spotify HEREFollow Adam on Instagram HEREPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com

Why are pigs roaming up and down the rows of more and more vineyards? Do biodynamic preparations really help vineyards by treating them more holistically or is this junk science? How does fog help vineyards, especially in Napa and Sonoma? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you will win a copy of Sophie Menin and Bob Chaplin's terrific new book A Year In The Vineyard. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me.  Good luck!   Highlights What does “fixing nitrogen” mean, and why is it important for vines? Do biodynamic preparations help vineyards by treating them more holistically? How does the moon's gravitational pull influence the ideal time for pruning vines? Why are shoot thinning and winter pruning necessary for improving vine architecture? How have bats, pigs, and sheep become essential additions to many vineyards? Why did one winery decide to plant vines in concentric circles rather than the traditional rows? How does light influence wine production? What are "crystalline cathedrals," and how do they help to protect buds in sub-zero weather? What methods are vineyards using to warm the air and combat potential damage from frost? How does fog help vineyards, especially in Napa and Sonoma? In the Museum of Sophie Menin, what three objects would be in the central display? Which wine would Sophie pair with her favourite childhood food, carrot cake? What are Sophie's favourite wine gadgets? Which bottle of wine would Sophie Menin want to share with Alice Waters?   About Sophie Menin Sophie Menin is an author and journalist who has contributed to several top publications such as The New York Times, Wine Spectator, and more. Her wine writing focuses on the myriad ways that wine connects us with our senses and the rhythms of the natural world.   Bonus Interview - Ottawa Independent Writers | Writer's Workshop: Highlights The five steps to tasting wine What makes a good wine versus a mediocre wine? Memoir mistake #1: Assuming that your story is the focus of the book. This is especially important if you're planning to write your own story someday, whether it's for broad publication or just for friends and family as a legacy.   About Ottawa Independent Writers Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW) was formed in 1986 as a venue for people with a passion for creating fiction and non-fiction, for writing poetry and plays, and for stringing words together in a variety of other formats. OIW's members are involved in every aspect of the printed and electronic word.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/294.

Why do many wineries plant roses at the end of each vine row? What does bee activity tell you about a vineyard? What does it mean for winemakers to have an "aesthetic vision"? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Sophie Menin. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you will win a copy of Sophie Menin and Bob Chaplin's terrific new book A Year In The Vineyard. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose one person randomly from those who contact me.  Good luck!   Highlights What was the exact moment Sophie decided she wanted to become a writer? What were the best and worst moments of Sophie's writing career? Why would Sophie want to be a teacher if she didn't pursue writing professionally? What was the inspiration behind writing A Year In The Vineyard? Which moments were most memorable from Sophie's experience with the Olivier Leflaive vineyard? How did Sophie's collaboration with Bob Chaplin make A Year In The Vineyard different from other books on similar topics? How did Sophie choose which wineries to feature in A Year In The Vineyard? What was the most surprising thing Sophie discovered while researching the book? How are some wineries changing the way they treat vineyard workers? What was the most impactful feedback Sophie received on the book? What were some of the challenges of writing A Year In The Vineyard? How was the visual storytelling developed? Which emerging trends in vineyard practices did Sophie observe in her research? Why is natural resilience important in vineyards? How did Sophie convince Hugh Johnson to write the foreword? Why does Sophie consider vineyards to be gardens? What does it mean for winemakers to hold an "aesthetic vision"? Why is it important to live close to the earth? What's behind the recent practice of wineries planting roses at the end of each vineyard row? Why is biodiversity important to vine health?   Key Takeaways Why do many wineries plant roses at the end of each vine row? Anything that could negatively impact the vineyard, such as mildew or pests, will affect roses first. The roses are like that proverbial canary in the coal mine. What does bee activity tell you about a vineyard? Well-cared-for vineyards begin to look like English gardens or even the Biblical Eden because they're not only full of flowers and other plants, but they also have lots of bee activity. It's a measure of their health and biodiversity. What does it mean for winemakers to have an "aesthetic vision"? Every choice winemakers take considers what kind of wine they want to make.   About Sophie Menin Sophie Menin is an author and journalist who has contributed to several top publications such as The New York Times, Wine Spectator, and more. Her wine writing focuses on the myriad ways that wine connects us with our senses and the rhythms of the natural world.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/293.

A few days after winemaker Meghan Zobeck started her new job at Napa's historic Burgess Cellars, the winery burned down in the 2020 wildfires. With the help of owner Gaylon Lawrence and CEO Carlton McCoy, not only did Burgess bounce back, but Zobeck's followup 2021 Cabernets are outstanding. She tells us about her journey from the NFL to Chile's Clos Apalta to Michel Rolland's team in France to California's Napa Valley, and the "crazy ideas" she's implementing at Burgess—including something called agricultura promiscua ….Straight Talk host James Molesworth also welcomes Wine Spectator senior editor Mitch Frank to the newest episode to discuss the recent sales of Williams Selyem and Sea Smoke, and what they tell us about the California Pinot Noir industry.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• Rebuilding Napa's Burgess Cellars from the Ground Up• Video: In the Vineyard at Burgess with Meghan Zobeck• Burgess Cellars Among Napa Wildfire Victims• Burgess Owner Gaylon Lawrence: Napa's Nashville Newcomer• Napa Icon and 1976 Paris Tasting Winner Warren Winiarski Dies at 95• Williams Selyem Sold to Burgundy's Faiveley• Sea Smoke Sold to Constellation• Wine Spectator's July 31, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: Meghan Zobeck, Mitch FrankAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophie Menin is a journalist, Editor, and Author, living and working in NYC. With a Masters Degree in Cultural Reporting and Criticism from NYU, a professional degree in the Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education and an advanced WSET certificate, Sophie is an award-winning writer focusing on how wine connects us with our sense and the rhythms of the natural world. She has written for the NY Times, Wine Spectator, Barron's, Saveur and Punch, to name a few. Sophie's new book “A Year in the Vineyard” offers an insider's look into the yearlong cycle of the vine. The book is on sale June 4th.  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.

Sophie Menin is an award-winning cultural journalist and author whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Barron's, Wine Spectator, and Saveur. She earned an MA in Cultural Reporting and Criticism from the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University, and a professional degree in the Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education. Her wine writing focuses on the myriad ways that wine connects us with our senses and the rhythms of the natural world. She has just co-authored a book, A Year in the Vineyard, with environmental artist Bob Chaplin. It beautifully captures the yearlong cycle of the vine, framed in the context of the ongoing evolution of viticulture as climate change reshapes centuries of tradition. A Year in the Vineyard will be released on June 4.

Patz & Hall co-founder James Hall is still pinching himself: After selling the iconic California Chardonnay brand in 2016, Hall was able to buy it back earlier this year. He tells us how he did it, and then takes us all the way back to landing his first winery gig in Napa … by pretending he could speak Italian?!Straight Talk host James Molesworth also welcomes Wine Spectator senior editors MaryAnn Worobiec and Mitch Frank to the newest episode. Dr. Vinny explains malolactic fermentation, James and Mitch take a hard look at the 2023 Bordeaux futures campaign, and much more.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• Patz & Hall Co-Founder James Hall Buys His Winery Back• 2023 Bordeaux Barrel Tastings and Futures Campaign• Wine Spectator's June 30, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters• Subscribe to Wine SpectatorA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: James Hall, Mitch Frank, MaryAnn WorobiecAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, where Marian Leitner-Waldman, Co-Founder & CEO of Archer Roose Wines, unveils her journey to pioneering a unique position in the wine industry. Archer Roose stands for affordable luxury and sustainability, bringing globally-sourced, expertly crafted wines straight to your glass. Marian's innovative fusion of traditional winemaking with modern sustainability practices captures the adventurous spirit of her brand. With a rich background that includes an Emmy-winning campaign featuring Elizabeth Banks and recognition from prestigious institutions like Wine Spectator, Marian is redefining wine enjoyment for today's consumer. She also shares invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs on perseverance in business. Be sure to have your pen and paper ready—you won't want to miss the enlightening stories and tips in this inspiring episode. Tune in now to #TheKaraGoldinShow. To learn more about Marian Leitner-Waldman and Archer Roose wines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianleitner/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/archer-roose/ https://www.instagram.com/archerroosewines/ https://archerroose.com/ Sponsored by ShipStation! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/kara. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the The Kara Goldin Show! Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by reaching out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com or @KaraGoldin on all networks. Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/539 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, where Marian Leitner-Waldman, Co-Founder & CEO of Archer Roose Wines, unveils her journey to pioneering a unique position in the wine industry. Archer Roose stands for affordable luxury and sustainability, bringing globally-sourced, expertly crafted wines straight to your glass. Marian's innovative fusion of traditional winemaking with modern sustainability practices captures the adventurous spirit of her brand. With a rich background that includes an Emmy-winning campaign featuring Elizabeth Banks and recognition from prestigious institutions like Wine Spectator, Marian is redefining wine enjoyment for today's consumer. She also shares invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs on perseverance in business. Be sure to have your pen and paper ready—you won't want to miss the enlightening stories and tips in this inspiring episode. Tune in now to #TheKaraGoldinShow.To learn more about Marian Leitner-Waldman and Archer Roose wines:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianleitner/https://www.linkedin.com/company/archer-roose/https://www.instagram.com/archerroosewines/https://archerroose.com/Sponsored by ShipStation! Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/kara. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the The Kara Goldin Show!Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by reaching out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com or @KaraGoldin on all networks.Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/539

At 25 years of age, Dominick  Purnomo was elected to President of the New York State Restaurant Association, the youngest President in the history of the state organization. Wine Spectator has praised his Wine list since 2004 as a Best of Award of Excellence winner and has recently been named one of the 300 most excellent wine lists in the world.  He's also co-founded FEED ABLANY, which provides meals for those in need.  Click the ling below for more info.https://www.dominickpurnomo.com/aboutCheck out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

Did you know one of the country's most celebrated sommeliers lives and works in San Diego? It's true! This week, we welcomed Coco Randolph of Black Radish and San Francisco's Californios to the Happy Half Hour podcast. Randolph is new-ish to town, having moved here about a year and a half ago from San Francisco, where she helped her family run two Michelin-starred Californios. Her sister is married to its decorated chef, Val Cantu, and the whole Randolph clan (plus Cantu) started the restaurant in 2013. Since then, Californios has been granted many awards and accolades from various organizations (like Michelin), including for its wine program, which is under Randolph's direction. When her Texas-born-and-raised family first embarked upon opening a restaurant, the clan tasked Randolph with being its sommelier as well as the general manager. No idle hands in this crew. The only problem was that Randolph knew little about wine, though she knew she loved Mexican food after having lived there for years following homeschooling and graduating from Texas Tech. No problem. She's an autodidact, sharp as a whip, and incredibly ambitious. She picked up a copy of The Wine Bible, studying obsessively every second she wasn't working Californios' front-of-house. In 2015, just two years after opening, Michelin awarded Californios its first star. By 2017, the restaurant had the distinction of being the world's only two-star Michelin spot focused on Mexican cuisine. And Randolph's wine program, which started as a list with a dozen producers and had expanded to a cellar boasting hundreds of the world's finest vintages and rarest allocations in less than a decade, was awarded the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator and the Best Wine Restaurants nod from Wine Enthusiast. In 2021, Randolph was awarded Michelin's first-ever Sommelier of the Year designation; she was just one of two somms to receive the nod. While she's still involved with Californios and the family from afar, her heart and body are very much in San Diego. She's growing Black Radish's wine program exponentially by regularly bringing top producers to town for special wine dinners and other events. And there's more good news. “I moved here for my lover boy!” Coco excitedly exclaims any time anyone gives her the chance. She didn't come here for food or wine, but for love, which to me signals she's planting deep roots. “It's true, we are fully staying here, building a life,” Randolph confirms. Expect to hear a lot more from Coco wherever anyone's pouring grape juice in town. In addition to trying some of Coco's wine selections, of which you can hear more about in the episode, we also talk about the news. Crack Shack is opening its fifth location in Pacific Beach; even more Korean Fried Chicken called Season Ave is arriving to Clairemont Mesa; Eleven Madison Park and Herb & Wood alum Sebastian Becerra is opening Peruvian spot Pepino in La Jolla to much fanfare; Gator by the Bay is in town once again beginning May 9, and Oddish Wine turns 1 on May 11.

Salvestrin Family winemaker Natalie Winkler struck a chord when the 2018 Salvestrin Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon earned a spot among Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2021. But it all started with a bottle of Oregon Pinot Noir …Winkler represents a new breed of California wine pros specializing not just in winemaking or vineyard management, but in both, and she tells us why winemakers should be in the vineyard, and much more. Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank joins us as well, with news of some recent major wine thefts from two of Europe's most esteemed restaurant wine cellars.And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• Video: Watch James' vineyard walk with Natalie• Read more about Salvestrin winery and Dr. Crane Vineyard• Wine Crime: Read more about thefts at La Tour d'Argent and El Atrio• The 15 Most Expensive Wines Ever Sold• Wine Spectator's May 31, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newslettersA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: Natalie Winkler, Mitch FrankAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Friday and we're looking back at a big week in Denver. First, the wind! Xcel Energy preemptively shut off power to thousands of residents of the metro area ahead of last week's windstorm, and that… didn't go over well. So we've got CSU climate geographer Lauren Gifford joining producer Paul Karolyi and politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval to talk about Xcel, some controversial proposals to change public comment at Denver City Council, as well as this week's wins and fails.  Justine talked about The Village and La Plaza CO. Lauren mentioned about this First Friday staple. Paul discussed the “chile crunch” trademark, Nathan MacKinnon's MVP night, the Drip Coffee protests, and native plants in city parks. What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ Wanna win a couple of free VIP tickets to an amazing new wine fest? Wine Spectator's Grand Tour in Denver on May 11, and we want to see you there! All you've got to do is join our membership program today. We'll select the 5th new member to win the tix. But every single member will receive a discount code for $100 off the price of admission on Monday. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/Denver.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Visit Meow Wolf! Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winemaker Dan Petroski made news when he sold his boutique California white wine brand Massican to Gallo late last year. But that was just the latest step on a wine journey that started ignominiously as a Columbia University football player and began in earnest a decade later after an eye-opening dinner at Le Bernardin in New York. Petroski went on to become cellarmaster at Larkmead, where he worked until 2021 while also building his own brand. "I started Massican because my mother couldn't afford Larkmead," Petroski tells host James Molesworth in the newest episode of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast. "I wanted to do something that would bring more people great wine."Plus, our beloved educator and advice columnist Dr. Vinny returns! And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!• Read more on winemaker Dan Petroski• Wine Spectator's April 30, 2024, issue• Latest News and Headlines• Ask Dr. Vinny• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newslettersA podcast from Wine SpectatorMarvin R. Shanken, Editor and PublisherHost: James MolesworthDirector: Robert TaylorProducer: Gabriela SaldiviaGuests: Dan Petroski, MaryAnn WorobiecAssistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#50. This week's guest likely needs no introduction. He's one of the most successful chefs and restaurateurs in America, with dozens of restaurants both in the U.S. and abroad. Chef Michael Mina is a three-time James Beard award winner, has earned Michelin stars, five Diamond Awards, and accolades from Wine Spectator, among others. In this episode, Chef Mina sits down with our founder and CEO, Josh Sharkey, to delve into his career spanning three decades, sharing valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. Renowned for his company MINA Group and its delicious food creations, Chef Mina is also recognized as an incredibly systems-driven leader who prioritizes service and hospitality alongside cooking.The episode begins with a heartfelt tribute to the late chef David Bouley, a mentor and inspiration to Chef Mina and our host, who passed away tragically just before the recording. The conversation explores Bouley's profound impact on their lives and the culinary world, serving as a cathartic reflection on his legacy.Throughout the episode, Chef Mina shares his perspectives on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the importance of research and development in the restaurant industry. Despite overseeing a vast empire of restaurants, Chef Mina remains deeply involved in the creative process, emphasizing the value of hands-on involvement.Whether you're a seasoned restaurateur or aspiring entrepreneur, there's much to glean from Chef Michael Mina's experiences and insights. Tune in to gain valuable lessons and inspiration for scaling your restaurant business. As always, we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.Where to find Michael Mina: InstagramLinkedInFacebookWhere to find host Josh Sharkey:InstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitter**SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR MEEZ POD LISTENERS**:Just give the code "meezpod24" to your meez Services Manager for 25 FREE Recipe Uploads (must be a meez customer to qualify)In this episode, we cover:(04:55) Remembering Bouley and the other legendary chefs who have recently passed(10:46) The reasoning behind Chef Mina's desire for continued growth(14:31) Why having a partner in your restaurant business is crucial(17:21) The biggest thing on Chef Mina's plate right now(20:45) How Chef Mina trains the new generation of cooks(31:48) How Chef Mina gets involved in the R&D process in all of his concepts(41:50) When R&D is truly done(48:44) The biggest mistake Chef Mina has made in his career(52:53) Bourbon Steak's new opening

Let's pick some great Fall wines with NYC's  top Somm Katharine Hooper!Great Fall wines to look for….as the leaves gently turn. WHITE Edaphos Alder Springs Petite ArvineREDCalabretta Nerello Cappuccio- SicilyAnthony Thevenet Morgon- BeaujolaisTensley Syrah Santa Barbara County- CaliforniaDavide Carlone Boca DOC- Piedmont (Alto Piemonte) Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.

In this show, I welcome my friend and wine industry guru Daniel Posner, the owner of the prestigious New York retailer, Grapes, The Wine Company. Daniel joined Grapes, The Wine Company in 2000 and was the managing partner by 2004. For the past 23 years, he has been a wine consultant, with clients from all over the globe. He travels to wine regions to meet with producers, winemakers, winery owners, especially in his favorite areas of Burgundy, Piedmont, Tuscany, and California. He knows the ins and outs of the New York wine scene, and the inside dirt that is pretty fascinating to those of us on the outside.   Daniel also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Wine Retailers, a national trade organization founded in 2006, for which he served as President from 2011 to 2019. I met him at the NAWR conference, where he and frequent podcast guest Tom Wark were gracious enough to have me.   Daniel has been featured and quoted in the New York Times, Wine Spectator, Food & Wine Magazine, Forbes Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal referred to him one of the most influential wine retailers in the United States.    From how companies in Europe get their wine to the us, to pricing and how the producers and consumers lose out through layers upon layers of markups, to the murky politics of wine and international wine scandals, in the last 20+ years, Daniel has seen it all and he shares it in this show. This podcast will teach you more about the business of wine than almost any other I've done. I often talk about the shady underbelly of wine – here it is, exposed in all its glory!   Check out Daniel's amazing, curated selection and order wine for shipping (where legal!).  https://www.grapesthewineco.com/   Full show notes are on Patreon. Become a member today!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________ I love my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access, my go-to source for the best selection of interesting, outstanding quality wines you can't find locally. Go to www.wineaccess.com/normal to join my co-branded wine club with Wine Access and www.wineaccess.com/wfnp so see a page of the wines I'm loving right now from their collection.  Get 10% your first order with my special URL. Check out Wine Access today!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes