Season 11
July 7, 2022
Austrian wine is world class. Franz Leth tells you why.
This is a fascinating converstaion.
July 5, 2022
I love the wines of Sicily. Hear why from Angelo Morando of Cantine Ermes
Sicilian wines are a regular fascination of mine. Though a small island, the variety of terroir and grapes is vast and the indigenous grapes there are unique. When you taste the wines of Cantine Ermes, you are taken to the i…
June 28, 2022
Their winery was literally taken by the soldiers. Meet Alexandra Kaprielian of Takri Wines
Why are wineries taken during the war? The Germans invaded France and held up in Bordeaux and other places. The Romans did the same. And in modern history, Azerbaijan did it to Armenia. History repeats itself. This is the se…
June 21, 2022
Lake County is hugely important for California wine. Meet Pietro Buttitta of Prima Materia
Lake County is an important part of the California wine legacy. Pietro Buttitta will teach you the nuances of the area and charm you with his character. A chef, winemaker and promoter, Pietro does what it takes to make premi…
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 …