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Roadside TerroirS3E9: Farming Philosophies - RegenerationClimate change is threatening the world's great vineyards and the beautiful wines they produce. But can farming vines and drinking wine actually reverse these effects? Regenerative farming is a ray of hope for the agricultural industry that promises a way to feed the masses without bringing down the house in the process. And the key to saving the world is right beneath our feet: soil. Our final episode of Season 3: Farming for Terroir peels back the layers of regenerative farming, soil health, and the future of our planet as we know it. No big deal.
2025-12-121h 12
Vininspo! podcastVininspo! Podcast Episode 30: Stephen PannellIt’s weird and fitting that the first serious comment on a wine blog I wrote came from Stephen Pannell. The lack of preceding remarks speaks volumes about the anonymity in which I was operating; the fact that the most decorated winemaker of his generation deigned to pipe up says a lot about how much he cares.If you enjoy original work & want to keep this kind of thing alive, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to Vininspo!I was in a hotel room in Milan when Steve’s message popped up i...
2025-11-211h 05
Bonita Bay Club's PodcastWine 101 With Melissa HemmingwayGreat wine starts with a great story, and Melissa Hemmingway is here to show how history, place, and people turn a glass into an experience. We dig into the essentials that actually matter at the table: what “varietal” really means, how color comes from grape skins, and why a thin-skinned Pinot Noir looks and drinks differently than a dark, structured Cabernet. From there, we connect style to setting, pairing to place, and give you the shortcuts that help you buy smarter and enjoy more.Our members’ travel is reshaping the club’s palate. Napa Cab still shines, but curi...
2025-11-1021 min
Market Mamas: Day Trader PsychologyTraders Have to Manage These Emotional Money Triggers to Profit Consistently, with Erika WassermanDownload Becky's custom trading audio tracks for free and start mastering the mental game to stay focused, grounded, and in control.👉 https://www.market-mamas.com/audio-tracks-download—------------------------------------In this episode of the Market Mamas podcast, host Becky Gaskell welcomes Erika Wasserman, a Certified Financial Therapist (CFT) and expert in financial psychology. The conversation explores the emotional and psychological hurdles that day traders face with money. Erika shares her unique upbringing, which normalized financial discussions, her journey to becoming a CFT, and practical strategies for managing the high-octane emotions of trading the m...
2025-10-3155 minRoadside TerroirFarming Philosophies - BiodynamicsCow horns filled with crystals buried under a full moon. Potions brewed of chamomile, stinging nettle and fermented cow dung. Energizing vortexes and humans developing the characteristics of the animals that fertilize their foods. Are these instructions from a magical book of spells, or a practical guide to viticulture? Happy Halloween and welcome back to Roadside Terroir - Season 3 - Farming for Terroir. This episode explores the witchy world of biodynamics in order to discover whether this mystical method has a real influence on the vines and the wines themselves, or if it's all just...
2025-10-3150 minRoadside TerroirTasting TerroirCan you really taste a place? Is minerality a myth? How did these concepts influence the creation of the famous crus of Burgundy? This episode takes a brief departure from our Season 3 deep dive into the Terroir of Farming to explore one of the most important skills we can develop as wine tasters – how to taste terroir. This episode takes place deep in the heart of Los Angeles at our friend Abe Schoener's intimate 12 Seats symposium series, and we are guided by our longtime supporter, mentor, and friend, Paul Wasserman. Paul begins by blinding the gro...
2025-10-1748 minRoadside TerroirFarming Philosophies - OrganicsMany of us consider organic farming to be just the starting point in the search for responsibly farmed wines. But what does it take to farm a vineyard organically, and how common are organically certified grapes? Is it easier to be organic in some terroirs than in others? And where did this whole organic movement come from in the first place? Today we'll take a look at organic practices by tracing the history of farming back to its roots. Join us as we take a tour of the 100 year old vines of Domaine Pierre Gonon with the...
2025-10-0344 minRoadside TerroirPetit-Roy Case StudySeiichi Saito of Domaine Petit-Roy isn't organic, and yet he spent several years spraying his vines with with skim milk instead of sulfur. He studied desertification at university, but still tills his soils. Seiichi's farming defies the soundbites and stereotypes that many believe good farming should be, and yet his wisdom and insight couldn't be more obvious. This episode takes you into Seiichi's cellar during harvest of 2022 for an in-depth discussion about all of the fascinating farming details that contribute to making this topic such a complicated one. This is a very special episode for Roadside Terroir a...
2025-09-1930 minRoadside TerroirFarming Philosophies - PART 1Are farming methods practical choices, or philosophical ideals? And which is more important when you're choosing a bottle of wine for your Tuesday night dinner table? In Episode 3: Farming Philosophies - Part 1, we get to the heart of what producers and professionals care about most when it comes to farming-- certifications, or intentions? The episode starts out with a deep philosophical inquiry with Abe Schoener of the Scholium Project and the Los Angeles River Wine Company, before digging into the reality of these concepts with the lovable and brilliant Chiara Pepe of Emidio Pepe--all with the added...
2025-09-0546 min
Max BlumenthalDem leaders meet with tech, media elites at 'billionaire summer camp'The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal on the semi-secret annual Allen and Co. gathering in Sun Valley, Idaho, known as "summer camp for billionaires."There, Democratic Party leaders like Sen. Chuck Schumer and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore met with tech oligarchs like Palantir CEO Alex Karp and OpenAI founder Sam Altman, as well as Hollywood studio heads and corporate media elites like Anderson Cooper and Bari Weiss. First daughter Ivanka Trump was also on hand.A full guest list of the Allen and Co. gathering is below:Big TechSam Altman...
2025-07-1506 min
Tony Katz TodayTony Katz Today Full Show - 07/14/25Hour 1 Segment 1Tony starts the show talking about President Donald Trump saying he’s very unhappy with Vladimir Putin. Tony also talks about NATO paying for weapons the U.S. is sending to Ukraine. Hour 1 Segment 2Tony talks about NEA president Becky Pringle freaking out on DEI. Tony also talks about the latest on the stock market. Hour 1 Segment 3Tony talks about Charlie Kirk and Tucker Carlson speaking about the Epstein files at Turning Point USA. Tony later plays the White House Summit of Faith from President Trump. Hour 1 Segment 4Ton...
2025-07-141h 47
Interpreting Wine PodcastEp 586: Jasper Morris, Master of Wine, Mosaic of Wine Series 2We continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Jasper Morris, Master of Wine (00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro (00:01:30) Jasper Morris Origin Story - Reading Modern History, Starting in business with Tony Verdin, Becky Wasserman (00:07:40) Culture - Generational and cultural changes in Burgundy, Importer appreciation for Burgundy, Lagging consumer demand (00:15:42) Expertise - Tasting En Primeur, (00:21:09) Challenge - Management Challenges, Sale to BBR (00:23:27) Service - First Edition of Inside Burgundy, Win-win-win impact, Website, Scoring System and Creating Content (00:39:30) Purpose - Motivation, Respect
2025-04-1046 min
INTERCEP !#27 · Paul Wasserman, être le fils de Becky… et écrire sa propre histoireComment on se construit, avec une maman qui a « fait » certains des plus grands vignerons d’aujourd’hui ? Comment on dirige une entreprise qui porte son nom et qui respire des engagements si forts ? Comment on pilote, aussi, une société d’exportation de vins « de terroir » dans une époque aussi chahutée ?Dans cet épisode, Aurélie reçoit Paul Wasserman : ensemble ils prennent mille et un chemins de traverse, et abordent des questions aussi essentielles que la transmission, les mutations du marché du vin et du vignoble français, les enjeux géopolitiques… Ils parlent aussi santé mentale et cartogra...
2025-01-241h 18
Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and FriendsCounter Pressed Investigates: AgentsFlo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill, and special guest Luca Russo, vice president women’s football Europe at Wasserman, for the latest episode of our Investigates series. This week’s deep dive is all about agents. What are the rules around representative players? How do you negotiate new contracts or push for a transfer? Find out all this and more.Host: Flo Lloyd-HughesGuests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Jessy Parker HumphreysProducer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-01-161h 02
Squawk PodAiring the Olympics: Comcast’s Brian Roberts & Michael Cavanagh 07/31/24Paris 2024 is NBCUniversal’s 18th Olympics. Brian Roberts, Comcast Chairman and CEO, and Michael Cavanagh, Comcast President, discuss the company’s broadcasting rights to the Olympic Games, state of the media landscape, NBC’s NBA rights deal, and their outlook for media and sports. Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin then look ahead to the 2028 Summer Olympics in LA with Casey Wasserman, chairman of LA 2028, the company organizing the upcoming Los Angeles games. He shares what he’s learned from France’s organization and how he’ll allocate his nearly $7B budget. Plus, en garde! The Squawk team swaps m...
2024-07-3141 min
Protein Bro's#84 John ArnoldJohn and his wife Becky have been the lead promoters for the NANBF and IPE Pro Natural Bodybuilding scene in Kansas City for the last 15+ years. John and Becky have been the face for natural bodybuilding and have helped thousands of people start their career in bodybuilding. in this episode, John explains how he and Beck got started, where they think natural bodybuilding is going, and what to expect from their shows in the future.
2023-11-141h 01
Bottled in China: A Wine & Food PodcastBeneath the Vineyards: Unraveling the Mystery of Minerality and Terroir with Geologist Brenna QuigleyCan we taste terroir?In today’s podcast, we unravel this very question with geologist Brenna Quigley to explore how soil influences a wine’s style.Based in Napa, CA, Brenna conducts vineyard investigations and educates other about the influence of soil on wine style.With a Master’s degree in Geology, she has had the opportunity to study the terroirs of France while working with Te Source Imports and Becky Wasserman & Co.Her current projects take her to various locations around the world, from Spain, Austria, Germany, to Italy. Follo...
2023-10-3022 min
The Connected Table LiveClimbing the Vines in Burgundy- Alex Gambal on HIs Wine MemoirIn 1993 American Alex Gambal moved his family to Beaune to learn the wine business and embrace a French lifestyle. He apprenticed with Becky Wasserman, studied oenology, and established Domaine Alex Gambal in 1997. By the time he sold his business in 2019, Gambel owned 30 acres of vineyards that included the storied Grand Cru Bâtard Montrachet. In his memoir, "Climbing the Vines in Burgundy," Gambal portrays the grit, the challenges, the realities and rewards of producing fine wines.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY R...
2023-10-0551 min
Wine Talks with Paul K.A very rare wine story. It doesn't happen like this. Meet Alex Gambal.It just doesn't happen like this. All the headwinds were there. It most likely cannot be repeated, so don't get any bright ideas. Americans don't just pick up and move to Burgundy, buy land, produce wine, become indoctrinated to the region and leave (to live in Idaho). It just doesn't happen like that, unless you are Alex Gambal. The path to Burgundy starts in Washington DC while in the real estate sector and frequenting wine shops and tastings. A seredipitous meeting with known negociant Becky Wasserman and Alex uproots his family, moves to B...
2023-09-1552 minWine Talks with Paul K.A very rare wine story. It doesn't happen like this. Meet Alex Gambal.It just doesn't happen like this. All the headwinds were there. It most likely cannot be repeated, so don't get any bright ideas. Americans don't just pick up and move to Burgundy, buy land, produce wine, become indoctrinated to the region and leave (to live in Idaho). It just doesn't happen like that, unless you are Alex Gambal. The path to Burgundy starts in Washington DC while in the real estate sector and frequenting wine shops and tastings. A seredipitous meeting with known negociant Becky Wasserman and Alex uproots his family, moves to B...
2023-09-1552 minRoadside TerroirHaute FutureThe Season 2 FINALE of Roadside Terroir focuses on the hopes, challenges, and terroirs that hint at what the future has in store for the Côte d'Or. The episode begins in the southern villages of Santenay and Maranges where we hunt for granitic terroirs and discuss the growing popularity of natural wines. We then head deep into the Hautes Côtes to find the spirit of this newly popular region and attempt to identify the characteristics of its taste. Next, we visit some unassuming vineyards with exceptional farmers in order to explore the relevance of terroir in a farmer's wo...
2023-08-021h 26Roadside TerroirTop Dogs, Underdogs, and Scooby-DooOur penultimate episode of Season 2 takes us from the powerful Grand Crus of Gevrey Chambertin all the way to the urban sprawl of Dijon and the northern edge of the Côte d'Or. We visit with grand producers amongst the most prestigious vines in Gevrey, and then continue to Fixin and Marsannay with some newer vignerons determined to pull their lesser-known appellations out of obscurity. While exploring the classic rocks of the Côte de Nuits, we consider how world wars and human industry have shaped the landscape and the reputations of these unique villages.
2023-06-281h 31Roadside TerroirGrands Crus and Grands VigneronsIn this episode we continue our journey through the Grand Cru Territory of the Côte de Nuits--guided by some of the biggest names in the business. We focus on the world-renowned villages of Vougeot, Chambolle-Musigny, and Morey-Saint-Denis. Throughout the episode we focus on the personal connections between these incredible individuals and the famous plots of land they call home. We begin by discussing the history of the Cistercian monks in the famed Clos de Vougeot, and attempt to discover the truth behind these legends as we walk through one grand cru after another. The episode concludes a...
2023-05-241h 24Roadside TerroirFinding Magic in Vosne-RomanéeThis episode of Roadside Terroir explores the human connection to the mythical vineyards of Vosne-Romanée. We test the boundaries of this world-renowned village – physically and politically, and explore how human actions have impacted the geology of the slope, and the character of the wines. We uncover the mythology of the village, and hear from legendary voices. In the vineyards, we shift our perspective to consider the individual vines, working together as a living, changing entity before tasting some of the most precious wines on the planet. This exploration opened our minds to a deeper meaning of terroir and the...
2023-04-061h 25Roadside TerroirEntering the Côte de NuitsIn this episode we venture into the world's most hallowed ground for Pinot Noir, and the northern half of Burgundy's Côte d'Or – the Côte de Nuits. While exploring the people and the wines of the Cote de Nuits Villages and the village of Nuits-Saint-Georges we explore the geologic differences that set apart the Côte de Nuits from the Côte de Beaune, search for a physical boundary between the two locations, identify the characteristics of the most famous vineyards, and see if we can taste these differences in the wines themselves. Featuring our guests Camille...
2023-03-011h 20Roadside TerroirVignettes en BlancWhat makes the difference between good and life-changing chardonnay? This episode dives into all things white Burgundy, and continues our extended road trip through the Côte d'Or by highlighting special moments with the people who live and breath what many consider to be the greatest expression of chardonnay in the world. In Meursault we peek into a geological study of Blagny with Benjamin Leroux, then explore the minerality of the Chassagne limestone with Anne Morey, and taste through premier crus with Dominique Lafon. We are guided through the vines of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet by G...
2022-12-101h 40Roadside TerroirHarvest in BurgundyThis special episode documents our experience harvesting in Burgundy during Vendanges 2022. We spend our time picking grapes for our dear friends Tomoko and Guillaume of Chanterêves. Tomoko walks us through every step of their winemaking process -- from selecting in the vineyards, to fermentations, pressing, and barreling down-- allowing us to experience the metamorphosis of a great wine. Towards the end of harvest we stop in at Domaine Bruno Clair in order to get a vintage perspective from the Côte de Nuits. This unique episode is meant to capture the sounds and feelings of a tru...
2022-10-191h 11Roadside TerroirDucs, Dolomite, and Double EspressoEpisode 3 continues our exploration of pinot noir in the Côte de Beaune by diving into one of the biggest rivalries of the Côte d'Or: Pommard and Volnay. We scour the vineyards, the rocks, and the history books in order to understand why these two neighbors produce such drastically different wines. After an intense discussion of some of our favorite sites, we veer off the beaten path of the Routes des Grands Crus, back into the western hills, making our way through Monthelie and Auxey Duresses as we head to St. Romain to consider Burgundian terroir from a di...
2022-06-171h 19Roadside TerroirThe Hill and the ValleyOur second episode takes us out onto the RN74 on a hunt for both rocks and answers. We're joined by our local geologist-hero, Françoise Vannier as we hike up the Hill of Corton, and down into the Valley of Savigny-les-Beaune and Pernand-Vergelesses. Our goal is to discover the truth behind the legends that intersect the worlds of soils, wines, and kings, but end up discovering much more. Guests featured in this episode include: Michael Sager (Sager and Wilde), Paul Wasserman (Becky Wasserman & Co.), Rajat Parr (Phelan Farm), François de Nicolay (Domaine Chandon de Briailles), Chisa Biz...
2022-04-221h 06Roadside TerroirBurgundy Bonus Episode: David CroixEstablished in 2005, Domaine des Croix organically farms 7.75 hectares /19.15 acres in the Côte de Beaune. We first introduced David in Part II of Episode 1 where he memorably told us about almost dying on his tractor on the steep, tilted slopes of Beaune Bressandes. In this bonus episode, we continue back to the cellar with David and taste through his Beaune wines. He describes the wines and terroirs we have just seen and discusses the winemaking philosophies behind each site. For access to all extended interviews and other bonus content sign up to be a Roadside Te...
2022-04-0821 minRoadside TerroirEntering the Rabbit Hole - Pt IIPart 2 of our first episode of Season 2 picks up right where we left off, as we head into the vineyards of Beaune with the vignerons who know it best. This episode explores the connections between the land and the people that make Beaune so unique by looking into the role of the négociant over time, the history of Biodynamic Farming in the Côte d'Or, and the connections, or perhaps dis-connections, between wine quality and reputation. Thank you to our season 2 partners for making this season possible: Becky Wasserman & Co, La Paulee, and Acker Win...
2022-03-1140 minRoadside TerroirEntering the Rabbit Hole - Part ISeason 2: Burgundy's Côte d'Or starts out on the train from Paris to Beaune. On our ride, we describe the formation of the Paris Basin and the rocks that make up the slopes of Burgundy as we cruise through the French countryside. We dive into the history of the region, from Roman times to the Dukes of Burgundy to the French Revolution in order to understand where the reputation of Burgundy's wines originated. Once we arrive in Beaune, we tour the city, and stop for lunch at a favorite local spot before walking the ancient underground cellars beneath the ci...
2022-03-0450 minRoadside TerroirBurgundy TeaserSeason 2: Burgundy's Côte d'Or is coming soon! Are you ready for a sneak-peek? We've spent over 6 months exploring this historic region from every angle, and we can't wait to share it with you. Can you pick out any classic Burgundian sounds or voices in this teaser? Let us know @roadsideterroir Check out our website roadsideterroir.com for more details on our team and how to support this upcoming season. Thank you to our Season 2 Sponsors: La Paulée, Acker Wines, and Becky Wasserman & Co. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you can be t...
2022-02-0401 min
I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkSylvain Pataille and the New Old StyleSylvain Pataille is the owner and winemaker at Domaine Sylvain Pataille, which is located in the Marsannay area of Burgundy, within France.Sylvain discusses the impact in Burgundy of economic changes over the last one hundred years, and notes the special situation of Marsannay, which is near the city of Dijon in France. He does into some depth about the the vine planting history of the Marsannay area, and the commercial success of rosé wine from Marsannay. Sylvain then relates the more recent history of his own family's wine domaine, including its association with t...
2022-01-151h 25
Beats Vines and LifeNevertheless She Persisted. How J’nai Gaither Became the First Black Editor for Wine Enthusiast.MJ’s guest is writer and research journalist J’nai Gaither. She has worked vintages as a cellar hand at Ferrari-Carano Winery in Geyserville, CA, and Indevin New Zealand Winery in Gisborne, NZ. She has done WSET Level 3 and is currently studying for her Master of Champagne through the Wine Scholar Guild. Additionally, J’nai was one of four research journalists working on Karen MacNeil’s upcoming third edition of The Wine Bible. In this episode J’nai has literally just returned from Burgundy after receiving the Becky Wasserman scholarship. MJ and she discuss her early days growin...
2021-12-061h 32
Curito ConnectsUse Kind Words with Icy LiuJenn speaks to Icy Liu, founder of Ungrafted Podcast and Asian Wine Professionals. Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, Icy went off to study at Columbia University in NYC, spent time on wall street, then moved out to France to pursue a career as a wine professional. We talk about misconceptions we may have of others, being more open-minded, body image issues and battling eating disorder in her 20s, breast cancer in her 30s, career changes, and why it is important to be kind to yourself and others by choosing the words you use and giving yourself positive affirmation...
2021-11-2129 min
DOTJ - Drinking On The JobEpisode 131: Peter Wasserman on the passing of Becky and how she changed the wine world forever.Send us a textBecky Wasserman, Burgundy Icon and Legend , cast a huge shadow on the wine world. Her son Peter joins me to tell the tale. Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.
2021-11-1544 min
The Oregon Wine History Archive PodcastBecky Wasserman-Hone: Oral History InterviewThis interview is with Becky Wasserman-Hone, owner of Becky Wasserman & Co. She begins the interview with her families decision to move to Burgundy, France. She describes her early interest in French food and culture, which then led to her passion for wine. Becky went on to sell French oak barrels to Californians. After this start in the wine business, she made her way into wine sales where she worked with producers all over Burgundy.
Becky discusses her impressions of Oregon early on. She describes the similarities and differences of Burgundy and the Willamette Valley. She shares her memories meeting some...
2021-10-281h 25
GuildSomm PodcastRemembering Becky WassermanIn light of Becky Wasserman’s passing last month, we are rereleasing this 2019 conversation Becky had with our staff writer, Bryce Wiatrak. Becky had a profound impact on the careers, palates, and personal lives of wine professionals across the globe. She will be remembered as a champion of the underdog and a pioneer who opened wine industry doors for small producers, for women, and for Burgundy. At the end of the episode, Bryce will share some thoughts about the impact Becky’s friendship had on his life, including his memories of the first time they met.
2021-09-1728 min
The Long Finish - A Wine PodcastEp 69 Becky Wasserman and Burgundy/Sylvain Pataille 'Les Longerois' Marsannay 2012A very special episode dedicated to the late Becky Wasserman, who past away last week at age 84. Kathryn and Tug talk about their 2014 visit to Burgundy and their dinner with Becky and her husband, Russell. Becky was a legend in the wine industry: a champion of small producers, a pioneer for women in business, a generous host, and a warm human being. She was an inspiration to Kathryn and so many others in the wine world. And in honor of Becky, Kathryn and Tug open up a bottle a very special bottle from their cellar - Sylvain Pataille ‘Les Longerois’ Mars...
2021-08-2732 min
Becky Wasserman & CoAnjou: Vanessa Cherruau of Château de Plaisance2019 is Vanessa Cherruau's first vintage at Château de Plaisance in Anjou and what a début! Her wines are brilliant and her concern for sustainability runs so much more than skin deep. For Loire geeks, there is a super discussion about the hill of Chaume, famous for producing stellar sweet wines and for having the only official crus in the Loire, but where incredible dry whites are now also being made.
It's a 2 hour + interview (apologies!) but Anjou is a fascinating region and Vanessa a captivating vigneronne. Our website and youtube channels have a de...
2021-05-172h 18
Becky Wasserman & CoAnjou: Emmanuel Ogereau from Domaine OgereauYoung Emmanuel Ogereau is a rising star in the Loire. He, and his parents, are also some of the nicest vignerons we work with. In this episode, he takes us on a deep dive into Anjou Noir and his biodynamically farmed vineyards on each bank of the Layon river and in Savennières. It's a 2.5 hour interview (apologies!) but there was just so much to cover. Our website and youtube channels have a detailed track list, allowing you to skip to whatever section you want to tlisten to.
2021-05-072h 30I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkRobert Vifian and Stories from the Tan Dinh Wine CellarRobert Vifian is the chef and co-owner of Tan Dinh Restaurant, located in Paris, France.Robert was born in Vietnam in 1948, and lived in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) as a child, experiencing the effects of the Tet Offensive firsthand. He and his family are French, and he moved to Paris, eventually joining his parents there. Robert's mother founded Tan Dinh Restaurant in 1968, and later Robert joined her in the kitchen there. Robert then took over as Chef of that restaurant in 1978. As the 1970s moved in the 1980s, the restaurant became popular...
2021-04-021h 16
Unwined Live Hosted By Roger BissellGrowing Up Burgundy: Peter WassermanPhiladelphia native Peter Wasserman is a foodie, traveler, filmmaker and lover of all things Burgundy. His family moved to the region in 1968 and quickly became friends with top producers in the like Aubert De Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Hubert de Montille, Guy Roulot and Charles Rousseau. Growing up in Burgundy meant the table was the focal point and everyone dined chez Wasserman. Culinary luminaries like Richard Olney and The Troisgros Brothers (Jean and Pierre) were habitués so it was at the kitchen table where Peter learned how to properly taste and pair. By...
2021-03-2534 min
Opening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up with Becky Wasserman HoneIn Episode 8 of Opening Up, Becky Wasserman Hone, Burgundy’s “most accomplished ambassador” according to none other than Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, sits down in conversation with host Jordan Salcito. A talented harpsichordist, excellent cook, avid reader and magnetic founder, Becky describes Burgundy’s evolution the past seven decades (she moved there in the late 1960s and founded her company, Becky Wasserman & Co. in 1979). Becky embodies so many of the qualities we admire, carving her own path with warmth, intellect and conviction. We are honored to share this conversation.
2020-10-201h 27
Becky Wasserman & CoJean-Baptiste SouillardJean-Baptiste Souillard talks about his experience in Burgundy, Cornas, St. Joseph.
2020-09-211h 59
Becky Wasserman & CoVirginie & Nicolas Joly of Coulée de SerrantPaul Wasserman talks to Virginie and Nicolas Joly of Coulée de Serrant about biodynamics, biodiversity, viticulture and winemaking.
2020-09-151h 12
Becky Wasserman & CoBrendan of Domaines Stater-West and Guiberteau & Arnaud of Domaine LambertPaul Wasserman discusses the complex terroirs and stylistic differences between Domaines Stater-West, Guiberteau and Arnaud Lambert with Brendan and Arnaud.
2020-09-151h 43
Becky Wasserman & CoOlivier Lamy of Domaine Hubert LamyPaul Wasserman talks to Olivier Lamy about high density plantings, non-hedging, Saint-Aubin, and the importance of crushing.
2020-09-151h 23
Becky Wasserman & CoPascal Mugneret of Domaine Gérard MugneretPaul Wasserman talks to Pascal about the Mugneret family history and vineyards, biodynamics, hedging, tilling, and whole cluster vinification.
2020-09-151h 42
Becky Wasserman & CoFrancois Huré (Champagne Huré Frères) & Aurélien Gerbais (Champagne Pierre Gerbais)Francois Huré and Aurélien Gerbais discuss the terroirs of the Montagne de Reims, the Aube, winemaking and viticulture.
2020-09-141h 25
Becky Wasserman & CoDavid Croix of Domaine des CroixAt the Burgundy 2009 retrospective tasting last year, many vignerons thought David’s wines were the best. We agree. And some changes in the last few vintages have put them in yet another league. Paul speaks to David Croix about his career starting with Comte Armand and Camille Giroud, as well as non-hedging, winemaking and Beaune.
2020-09-071h 29I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkJason Lett Is Not At PeaceJason Lett is the co-owner of The Eyrie Vineyards, in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.Jason discusses how his father, David Lett, helped transform the Willamette Valley into a growing region for Pinot Noir, acheiving worldwide acclaim for his efforts. Jason, who was born shortly after his father arrived in Oregon, retraces in this conversation the path that led his father there. He also talks about the character of his father, what he was trying to accomplish and why. Jason is clear about the state of winery, the wines, and his relationship with his father at the...
2020-03-101h 52I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkChristophe Roumier Has A Family History Written In WineChristophe Roumier and his family run Domaine Georges Roumier, located in the Burgundy village of Chambolle-Musigny in France.Christophe discusses the arrival of his grandfather in Chambolle-Musigny, and the beginning of the Roumier family history with wine. He talks about his family's work for the Comtes Georges de Vogüé domaine, also in Chambolle-Musigny, and then explains the timeline for estate wines at Domaine Georges Roumier. Christophe further discusses the Roumier and Ponnelle family connections (Christophe's mother was a Ponnelle), and the role that Christophe's father took on at Pierre Ponnelle, as well as at Domaine Georges Roumier. Ch...
2019-12-251h 46I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkAnthony Hanson Washed Burgundy's Dirty LaundryAnthony Hanson wrote the book "Burgundy," which was originally published in 1982, and then subsequently revised by him for another edition published in 1995. He is today a consultant for Haynes Hanson & Clark, as well as The Fine Wine Experience in Hong Kong.Anthony describes his entry into Beaune (via bulldozer) in the 1960s, and his first tasting at the Hospices de Beaune in Burgundy. He discusses his growing awareness of domaine bottled Burgundy at the time, and how he found those domaine wines to differ from the négociant bottlings that were being shipped to England back then. A...
2019-08-311h 19I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkRussell Hone and the Killer Wine TastingRussell Hone lives and works in Burgundy, France with his wife Becky Wasserman.Russell is one of the wine world's great characters, and this interview follows along with the various curves, shifts, and turns to the side of his life, going from England in the post-war years to Germany, Bordeaux, and then on to Burgundy in the 1980s until today. He recalls several encounters with a broad cast of characters from throughout his life, and along the way gives an account of how various wine regions and wines have changed over time. Specifically, there are many reminiscences...
2019-04-111h 03
Culture ScenePunk's Not Dead (2007)NOTE: THIS VERSION OF THE VIDEO APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY DUBBED AND MISLABELED. WE ARE WORKING ON A FIX. ❤️ VIDCOMMONS
Punk's Not Dead is a 2007 documentary film directed by Susan Dynner, an American hardcore punk fan. The film claims to infiltrate American clubs, malls, recording studios, etc. where it sets out to claim hardcore punk and pop punk music is "thriving" from an American perspective. Its content features performances largely from 1980s hardcore bands and MTV skate punk and pop punk/rock acts.
It also includes various interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with the bands, labe...
2018-10-0500 min
Culture ScenePunk's Not Dead (2007)NOTE: THIS VERSION OF THE VIDEO APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY DUBBED AND MISLABELED. WE ARE WORKING ON A FIX. ❤️ VIDCOMMONS
Punk's Not Dead is a 2007 documentary film directed by Susan Dynner, an American hardcore punk fan. The film claims to infiltrate American clubs, malls, recording studios, etc. where it sets out to claim hardcore punk and pop punk music is "thriving" from an American perspective. Its content features performances largely from 1980s hardcore bands and MTV skate punk and pop punk/rock acts.
It also includes various interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with the bands, labe...
2018-10-0500 min
K-Drama My Eyes OutKDMEO Episode 71 – Black Knight (흑기사) 5-6Happy Valentine's Day! Judy and Teresa delve into the characters' tragic past lives in episodes 5-6 of " Black Knight (흑기사), a KBS drama starring Shin SeKyung, Kim RaeWon, Seo JiHye and Jang MiHee. Judy and Teresa theorize that Sooho (Kim RaeWon) is a 모태솔로 (Korean term for someone who’s never dated), which would explain his dead fish kiss and his idea of romance in general. Judy thinks past Sooho and past Haera (Shin SeKyung) confirmed their love after he gave her the ring while Teresa didn't quite get that far. Teresa has never heard of "power blogging" and wonders if that...
2018-02-141h 37I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkFive Decades of Burgundy with Dominique LafonDominique Lafon is the Managing Director of Domaine des Comtes Lafon, with cellars in the Burgundy village of Meursault. Dominique also founded the Mâcon winery Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, and the Burgundy négociant label Dominique Lafon. He consults in Oregon at Lingua Franca Wines.Dominique discusses his firsthand meetings with some of the greats of Burgundy of a previous generation, people like Henri Jayer, Pierre Ramonet, Gérard Potel, and Hubert de Montille. He also assesses the contribution of his own generation in Burgundy, and talks about the importance of his stint working for...
2017-12-121h 40I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkBecky Wasserman-Hone Gives a Burgundy TourBecky Wasserman-Hone is the founder and co-director of Becky Wasserman & Co., an exporter of wines from Burgundy and other regions of France and Europe.Becky looks back on her career in this interview, and talks about what would be become a key period for Burgundy, as it increasingly found an audience amongst American consumers. She also recalls some of the keys friends and mentors she made along the way, including Michel Lafarge, Gerard Potel, Hubert de Montille, Lalou Bize-Leroy, Aubert de Villaine, Richard Olney, and others. And Becky divulges her personal descriptions of key Burgundy communes, such...
2017-09-291h 35I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkPeter WassermanPeter Wasserman works with Becky Wasserman and Co., a wine brokerage specializing in French wines.Also in this episode, Erin Scala's dad recalls an adventure in beer making.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2013-12-031h 55
TasteThis.tvWomen on Wine, Part IIThe Decanter May 2008 issue has an article about why women do not usually collect wine, with a few exceptions.
I loved the story Becky Wasserman tells about how she was speaking at an event and a guy in the audience said he "...only tasted Grand Crus" to which she replied, "I feel sorry for you." She was struck by the total silence in the room and realized that the audience, entirely male, didn't get what she meant!
2008-04-2257 minTasteThis.tvWomen on Wine, Part IIThe Decanter May 2008 issue has an article about why women do not usually collect wine, with a few exceptions.
I loved the story Becky Wasserman tells about how she was speaking at an event and a guy in the audience said he "...only tasted Grand Crus" to which she replied, "I feel sorry for you." She was struck by the total silence in the room and realized that the audience, entirely male, didn't get what she meant!
2008-04-2257 min