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Episodes

June 20, 2022

Wines from Sardegna? Yes, please. Meet Antonella Mancini & Claudio Salvador of Cantina Pedres

Crazy good wine from Sardinia and neighboring island, Gallura.
June 15, 2022

Bulgarian wine? Yes, and here is how that happens. Meet Robert Hayk and Anush Gharibyan O’Connor

Wine in itself represents history. And wine from the caucus states have had wine for 1000’s of years…and Bulgaria is no exception. I taste 100’s of wine each month and I went back to see how many Bulgarian wines I had tasted…
June 9, 2022

Since 1859, there has been Maison Louis Jadot. Learn the story from David Stephan

David Stephan teaches us about Burgundy and Louis Jadot.
June 8, 2022

Sicilian wines are the bomb. Hear why from Donnafugata's Giovanni Masucci.

Sicily is a very important part of the Italian wine trade.
June 3, 2022

Pio Cesare is a mainstay of all wines Nebbiolo (and more). Meet Cesare Benvenuto

IN 1981, Paul K Sr. featured a wine from Pio Cesare. They were back in the office in 2022!
June 1, 2022

Learn Burgundy From The Family Albert Bichot. Meet Matthieu Mangenot

The Albert Bichot winery in Beaune France dates back to the 13th Century. I would consider that a fair amount of experience  in what one might consider the most coveted wine region in the world.  Burgundy is complicated on t…
May 19, 2022

Tenuta Carretta Is Pure Piemonte. Meet Enzo Argesta.

Correct me if I am wrong, but Enzo is the Gene Wilder of Piemonte.
May 18, 2022

Who You Know In Napa Is Important. Just ask Jamey Whetstone

When he started speaking on the Napa royalty he knew, I knew this was a crazy conversation.
May 12, 2022

This is one important woman in wine. Intriguing. Meet Nicole Rolet

I have spoken to many, many proprietors. Not many as interesting at Nicole.
May 10, 2022

One of the great LA wine celebrities; always a laugh. Meet Ed Masciana

Once in awhile, I call Ed in for a few laughs and catch up.
May 5, 2022

He drills water wells...and owns Ancient Peaks Winery.. Meet Doug Filliponi.

If you were to call a company in the San Luis Obispo area to drill and new water well or repair an old one, most likely you will call Doug Filliponi. A grass roots type of guy, Dougs experience drilling wells for all industr…
May 3, 2022

From golf to wine. Makes no sense. Meet Matt Reynvaan; Reynvaan Vineyards

Serendipitous path to wine....from golf.
April 28, 2022

Vinho Verde is hot in America. Meet a premium maker; meet Mafalda.

Emerging wine districts of Portugal is focused on Vinho Verde.
April 27, 2022

From making wine in Virginia to San Luis Obispo. Meet one interesting woman, Rachel Martin.

The Spanish Springs vineyard spoke to her. The rest is history.
April 21, 2022

She makes wine in New Orleans. Seriously. Meet Kim Lewis.

For the past few years, I have been keeping up with all things Kim Lewis, some might say I am a social media stalker… Maybe! But can you blame me? Kim Lewis is an inspiring entrepreneur to look out for! She brought a winery …
April 19, 2022

Uruguay makes great wine. Meet Mele Sosa

When you think of the wines of South America, you primarily think of the wines from Chile and Aregentina. Both countries with a rich history in wine and both can create world class examples.  I searched my tasting database a…
April 12, 2022

What does a Pink Cadillac and Rosé have in common. Meet Charles Bieler..

One fascinating story about gorilla marketing in the wine business.
April 9, 2022

He makes wine with his sister! Who could? Meet Marco Bonfante

Here is a family affair if there was ever one.
April 7, 2022

Piemonte revealed No confusion about this famed region now. Meet Mattia Paggliasso

Piemonte is one of the prolific wine regions of Italy. Situated about an hour west of Milan it is on the way to France for you geography buffs.  It is also home to some of Italys most famous and sought after wines. From the …
April 1, 2022

Two real women, real Napa history. Meet Chelsea & Remi Barrett

Seriously fun and informative conversation.
March 31, 2022

Muscle your way into making wine. Meet Ian McCaffrey of Joel Gott wines.

Ian makes wine for the fame Joel Gott and has learned a ton (of grapes).
March 24, 2022

Wow. This girl is the wine bomb. Meet Bibiana Gonzalez Rave

If you want drive, passion and desire in the wine business. You arrived.
March 22, 2022

Fresh approach is an understatement. Meet Franck-Lin Dalle

He started as a lawyer and became a farmer.
March 17, 2022

She makes wine in the Loire Valley. Brilliant converstaion with Juliette Monmousseau

The chronicles of Bouvet-Labuday are hard to follow but amazing just the same.