Shows
Unreserved Wine TalkWhy is Your Taste in Wine as Individual as Your Fingerprint? Jordan Salcito Shares the StoryWhy did this author start the book with tasting, rather than history, regions or grapes? Was that because you wanted to get right into the sensory experience, rather than maybe some of the drier knowledge? Why is your experience of what tastes good as personal as a fingerprint? When it comes to wine, what do you mean by structure? Why are these important, these structural components? Do you think they matter more than identifying that, that wine's from Burgundy, that wine's from Bordeaux? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jordan Salcito...
2026-02-041h 00Unreserved Wine TalkWhat Makes a Wine Feel Soulful? Jordan Salcito Shares the Secret in Smart Mouth: Wine Essentials for You, Me, & Everyone We KnowWhat makes a wine feel soulful, transporting you beyond taste into a deeper emotional connection? What does experiencing harvest firsthand reveal about winemaking that never show up in books? What makes Northern Rhône Syrah come across as black peppery, smoky, and reminiscent of pastrami? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jordan Salcito who has published Smart Mouth: Wine Essentials for You, Me, & Everyone We Know, which was just selected as one of the best wine books of the year by the New York Times. You can find the w...
2026-01-281h 06
The Dave Chang ShowParis and Global Food Trends With Noelle CornelioDave is joined by friend of the podcast Noelle, partner at Majordomo Media, as he cooks her a meaningful dish that she did not know he was going to make. They talk about Paris (related to the dish), changes in the global dining scene, and some necessary improvements on the rules of sharing food.
Watch the last episode Noelle was featured on: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33aFBsLNTYouk1GewCjRtS?si=eeO8xpG_Qem4f_BGGssfTA
Learn more about Momofuku Noodle Bar: https://www.momofuku.com/pages/noodle-bar
Learn more about...
2026-01-081h 00The Dave Chang ShowFrance, Wine, and French Wine With Jordan SalcitoDave reconnects with a friend he hasn't seen in years, author of the newly released book ‘Smart Mouth’ and founder of RAMONA beverages, Jordan Salcito (0:01). The duo discusses the best wines in the world, the trick to blind tasting, and why Dave might just have to move to France. Dave answers a new Ask Dave about when to splurge on a restaurant (53:25), and prepares a braised oxtail dish in response to a previous Ask Dave (1:01:23).
Follow Jordan on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/jordansalcito/?hl=en
Get your copy of Jordan...
2025-11-101h 36
This Is TASTE682: Jordan Salcito Has a Smart MouthJordan Salcito is an award-winning sommelier turned entrepreneur based in Paris. After working as a somm at Eleven Madison Park and overseeing the beverage programs for the Momofuku group, she launched the canned spritz brand Ramona. Now, she’s sharing all her considerable wine wisdom in a new book: Smart Mouth. It’s so special to have Jordan in the studio to talk about her career and her distinct point of view on all things wine.
Also on the show we have a great conversation with Ari Kolender. Ari is a 20-year veteran of some of the top s...
2025-11-051h 19
BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ JointsWine & BBQ - Episode 8 - Jordan SalcitoIn Episode 8 of Wine & BBQ, Erin Feges and I sit down with Jordan Salcito from RAMONA to talk about her path from dreams of being a writer to the owner of an amazing organic sparkling wine and spritz company. Along the way, she had stops as a sommelier at Eleven Madison Park and as the beverage director of David Chang's restaurant empire.
See all things RAMONA here: https://www.drinkramona.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkramon
Order RAMONA here: https://www.drinkramona.com/collections/shop
Use Code: RAMONA15 for 15% off...
2022-09-231h 31
Warrior Women Entrepreneur podcastWarrior Woman Guest- Jordan Salcito [Sommolier, Philosopher, Mom] In today’s episode, we get to chat with, former Director of wine special projects at the renowned Momofuku and Eleven Madison Park restaurants, Founder of Bellus Wines and RAMONA, Jordan Salcito! Jordan delves into her journey in creating her now very successful business RAMONA and what it took to get there. She sheds light on the many changes and challenges she and her team faced along the way, to better help us navigate this world of entrepreneurship and give us perspective and understanding of how we too can make it happen for ourselves. But note, entrepreneurship is not for th...
2022-07-1857 min
The Swirl SuiteSummer Spritzers w/Jordan SalcitoJordan Salcito has been curious about wine since learning her grandfather made it in his basement and fell head over heels for it since her first harvest in Burgundy in 2006. She began her career in New York as hostess at wd~50 before becoming a prep cook at DANIEL, sommelier and manager at Eleven Madison Park, then eventually Wine & Beverage Director for David Chang's Momofuku restaurants. After investing over a decade working her way through several facets of the wine and restaurant industries, Jordan founded RAMONA, an organic Italian wine spritz. She continues to work harvests each year at world-renowned...
2022-06-0947 min
The Wine ListJordan SalcitoJordan Salcito is a seasoned wine veteran having worked with David Chang at Momofuko and Daniel Humm at Eleven Madison. She is an award-winning sommelier, entrepreneur and most importantly a mom, finding that life work balance. Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Drink Ramona, an early entry into the portable canned wine segment with her organic wine spritzes from Italy. Jordan lives in NYC with her husband Robert Bohr and her two sons. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Na...
2022-06-011h 34
The Alexi Cashen PodcastFemale Founder Series, Drink Ramona's Jordan SalcitoJordan Salcito has been curious about wine since learning her grandfather made it in his basement and fell head over heels for it since her first harvest in Burgundy in 2006. She began her career in New York as a hostess at wd~50 before becoming a prep cook at DANIEL, sommelier and manager at Eleven Madison Park, then eventually Wine & Beverage Director for David Chang's Momofuku restaurants. After investing over a decade working her way through several facets of the wine and restaurant industries, Jordan founded RAMONA, an organic Italian wine spritz. She continues to work harvests each year at...
2021-10-1947 min
VinePair PodcastNext Round: Jordan Salcito Saw the Canned Cocktail FutureZach speaks with Jordan Salcito, founder of Ramona, about her journey in the wine world, her inspiration in launching a canned cocktail brand, and her new podcast Opening Up. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-07-0239 min
Women Who Own It (Video)Wine Without Rules: Inside the Women-Owned Business That’s Turning the Tables on the Wine IndustryCalling all women business owners and wine aficionados -- this episode of Women Who Own It is a must watch! In the spotlight this week is wine enthusiast Jordan Salcito, founder and CEO of Drink RAMONA, Inc. a WBENC-Certified manufacturer of low-alcohol, easy-drinking, go-anywhere spritzer. Grab a glass and join us as she spills about all things wine, business and challenging the status quo as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Watch now for the rule-breaking mindset, strategy and practices that have helped RAMONA thrive in a high...
2021-06-0933 min
DOTJ - Drinking On The JobEpisode 96: Jordan SalcitoSend a textJordan Salcito is founder/creator of Ramona. The delicious wine spritz sipped on by Rihanna, P-Diddy, Alicia Keys and anyone that loves great beverage.Check out the website: www.drinkingonthejob.com for great past episodes. Everyone from Iron Chefs, winemakers, journalist and more.
2021-03-1532 min
Behind Her Empire#38: Zigzagging Your Way to Success with Jordan Salcito, Founder of RamonaJordan Salcito is an award-winning sommelier and founder of RAMONA, a delicious organic wine spritzer made with high-quality standards.Jordan began her career in New York as a hostess before becoming a prep cook, sommelier, manager, and eventually, the Wine & Beverage Director at David Chang’s Momofuku restaurants. She is also a 5-time James Beard Award semi-finalist and was named “Most Creative in the World” by World of Fine Wine magazine. The idea for RAMONA came to life when Jordan became unexpectedly pregnant with her first son and realized she wanted to take control o...
2021-02-221h 07
Beats Vines and LifeBEFORE THE POUR - BONUS EPISODE!Who would Andre Mack most like to drink a bottle of wine with? What turns Shakera Jones on? James Molesworth’s least favorite word? Amanda McCrossin’s favorite curse word? Jordan Salcito’s favorite sound? (hint, it's adorable!) And will Lee Campbell answer any of these questions for MJ? This is Before the Pour a super fun BONUS EP that is a mixed tape of candid moments with most of our guest from Season One. Listen to MJ and your favorite guests warm up and cut loose before each show. We bet you won’t gu...
2021-01-141h 13
Beats Vines and LifeBetcha Can Can! Drink Ramona Founder, Jordan Salcito, Explains How Boundaries Bring Out the Best.MJ’s guest this week is Jordan Salcito. Jordan is a sommelier and was manager at Eleven Madison Park. Her wine program at Momofuku had been named a James Beard Foundation semifinalist multiple times. In 2017 it was awarded “Most Original Wine List in the World” from World Of Fine Wine. She is the host of the podcast “Opening Up with Jordan Salcito”. Jordan is the Founder of RAMONA, an organic Italian wine spritz that can be delivered by the can right to your door. Jordan and MJ discuss her experience at the Court of Master Sommelier and how the service ex...
2020-11-2156 min
Opening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up with Mark LadnerLongtime friend and accomplished chef Mark Ladner joins Jordan Salcito for the season finale of Opening Up. The duo dives into their experiences working in the NYC restaurant industry, where to get the best bites in Italy, and the great debate between using fresh vs dried pasta.
2020-11-1751 minOpening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up with Camilla MarcusRestaurateur, activist and angel investor Camilla Marcus joins Jordan Salcito for episode 10 of Opening Up. Camilla's restaurant, West~bourne, reinvented the model for hospitality with its commitment to zero-waste, wellness philosophy, investment in the neighborhood, forward-thinking "accidentally vegetarian" menu and more. This episode touches on natural wines, wine-buying in Manhattan, motherhood, Independent Restaurant Coalition and ROAR NY, an organization Camilla co-founded to save the restaurant industry amidst Covid-19.
2020-11-0347 minOpening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up with Grace MaharyIn Episode 9, Grace Mahary, IMG model, activist and certified sommelier shares her path from a tenacious and talented young basketball player in Eastern Canada to the runway. When something piques Grace’s interest, she commits herself fully. While traveling the world modeling, she developed an interest in wine which led to rigorous coursework, a break from modeling and subsequently her sommelier certification. Grace’s greatest passion is Project Tsehigh, a nonprofit organization that provides sustainable, renewable energy solutions for communities around the world.
2020-10-2840 minOpening 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 27Opening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up with Rajat ParrAward-winning winemaker, sommelier, and author Rajat Parr joins Jordan Salcito for Episode 7 of Opening Up. Rajat opens up about how soil impacts a wine’s taste, his faith in biodynamic and organic farming, why curiosity is the most important attribute in the wine business and what’s next in his journey through life and wine.
2020-10-1339 minOpening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up with Uli Beutter CohenThe Subway Book Review’s founder and expert storyteller, Uli Beutter Cohen, joins Jordan Salcito for Episode 6. Uli brings us into her world to describe how to drink smuggled bottles of vintage Champagne, how to spot a fascist regime and why books matter now more than ever.
2020-10-0659 minOpening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening up with Sarah ThomasIn episode 5, sommelier Sarah Thomas sits down with Jordan Salcito to discuss her close-knit family culture, how she landed at New York’s top restaurant Le Bernardin, why she created children’s culinary series Kalamata's Kitchen and where it’s headed from here.
2020-09-2954 minOpening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up with Kevin LoveNBA Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love joins Jordan Salcito for Episode 4 to chat “ah ha moments” in wine, why mental health matters, social justice in the NBA and the importance of doing something you love.
2020-09-221h 01Opening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening up with Eden GrinshpanTV Host & Author Eden Grinshpan kicks off Episode 3 of Opening Up with the launch of her new cookbook, Eating Out Loud. Eden and Jordan talk all about her book, her Israeli culture, and the captivating story of how it led her to meeting her husband, Ido.
2020-09-151h 08Opening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up with Ally LoveAlly Love, founder & CEO of Love Squad, instructor at Peloton, and host of the Brooklyn Nets joins Jordan for Episode 2 of Opening Up to talk about career, faith, and more.
2020-09-151h 08Opening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up with Tracy DubbEpisode one of Opening Up with Jordan Salcito features Tracy Dubb, co-founder of Isla Beauty. Jordan and Tracy dive deep into the parallels of clean beauty and natural wine and discuss the story behind Tracy launching Isla Beauty in the midst of COVID-19.
2020-09-151h 09Opening Up with Jordan SalcitoOpening Up: TrailerOpening Up with Jordan Salcito is based on a premise that wine is a connective tissue bringing people together who may not have forged a connection otherwise, and that wine is a perfect entry point to the best conversations. Award-winning sommelier and founder of Drink RAMONA, Inc, Jordan Salcito, converses with leaders of various industries over a wine meaningful to them, which invariably serves as a segue into their personal story. We’ll hear of these leaders’ paths, the roads they’ve chosen, how they see and change the world around them. Opening Up with Jordan Salcito is a podcast...
2020-09-0100 min
The Long Finish - A Wine PodcastEp 41 Drinking Ramona with Jordan Salcito/Ramona Wine SpritzerKathryn and Tug interview a very special guest, Jordan Salcito. Jordan is an accomplished sommelier, former beverage director for the Momofuku group, and creator of Ramona, a delicious and crushable organic wine spritzer. She is also a mother to two boys, and married to restauranteur, Robert Bohr. In this fun interview, Jordan talks about being a working mother, her journey in wine and how she dreamed up the idea for Ramona. In true TLF fashion Jordan spends the second half of the interview holding her 8-month-old, Ronan, in her lap (all while sipping on a beverage)! Kathryn talks about her...
2020-07-211h 08
Taste RadioInsider Ep. 80: Why These Two Things 'Matter The Most' When Building A Disruptive BrandIn this episode, we're joined by Jordan Salcito, founder of Ramona, a fast-growing brand of canned wine and wine spritzes. Following high-profile roles as the sommelier at acclaimed restaurant Eleven Madison Park and as the wine director at David Chang's Momofuku, Salcito launched Ramona in September 2016. Lauded by critics and consumers for its striking package design and commitment to high quality organic ingredients and sustainable production methods, Ramona is distributed nationwide at Whole Foods along with independent retail chains and restaurants across the U.S. As part of our interview, Salcito spoke about the origins o...
2020-04-1045 min
Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"Designing a Beverage program to Drive Revenue with Ariel Arce and Jordan SalcitoThis episode of Opening Soon is all about building out a beverage program to drive sales. Your beverage program is just as important to the bottom line as your food and service. Whether you are a natural wines or intricate cocktails the right program can drive revenue.
We are joined by 2 amazing beverage professionals who sincerely believe that wine should be fun and are taking strides to make it that way. Arielle Arce is the owner of Tokyo Record Bar, Airs Champagne Lounge, Niche Niche and Special Club. And Jordan Salcito, founder of Ramona an organic canned...
2019-07-0953 min
In the SauceEpisode 38: Building a Wine, but CoolerJordan Salcito is the Founder and CEO of DRINK RAMONA, an organic canned wine spritz with a cult-like following. On this episode of In the Sauce, Jordan and Ali talk about recreating a category, making a product that is both quality and accessible and creating a brand that people love.
It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of...
2019-06-1048 min
PairingThe Old Kingdom Trilogy by Garth Nix (with Amanda McLoughlin)Emma is joined by podcasting extraordinaire Amanda McLoughlin (Multitude Productions, Spirits, Join the Party) to discuss one of the most underrated fantasy trilogies ever, The Old Kingdom by Garth Nix. They discuss the three books (Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen) and their different experiences reading them: Amanda as a child, and Emma listening to Tim Curry narrate them while on her recent honeymoon. Both agree that they are tremendous novels- listen to find out why, and to find out about one of the world's oldest grapes. Plus: the Black Book of Bibliomancy, pronunciation of fantasy names, necromancers, Egyptian Afterlife, music & ma...
2019-02-011h 03
Friends Of The Vine Wine PodcastYannick Benjamin-Episode 19 | Wine TalkYannick Benjamin is an advanced sommelier who works at the University Club. He is also, more importantly, a man who leads by example, co-founding Wheeling Forward, a non-profit that focuses on giving back to the community.
He also started Wine on Wheels, a growing community of wine afficionados and sommeliers putting on events to benefit charity. They bring people together from across the hospitality industry to pour wines, socialize, and raise funds to empower people with disabilities to reach their potential.
Yannick and I talk about some of h...
2018-12-1926 min
All in the Industry ®Episode 199: Jordan Salcito, RAMONA, Bellus Wines and MomofukuOn this episode of All in the Industry®, host Shari Bayer is joined by Jordan Salcito, Founder of RAMONA, Bellus Wines, and Director of Wine Special Projects for David Chang’s Momofuku restaurants. Jordan began her career in New York as hostess at wd~50 before becoming a prep cook at DANIEL, sommelier and manager at Eleven Madison Park, then eventually Wine & Beverage Director for Momofuku. Among her accolades, she is a Master Sommelier Candidate, a Wine Enthusiast “40 Under 40,” and was recognized as a 2018 James Beard Foundation semi-finalist for "Outstanding Wine, Spirits or Beer Professional," tied to her brand RAMONA. Today's...
2018-12-0559 min
Speaking BroadlyWhy You Shouldn't Fake it 'Til you Make It: The Education of Jordan SalcitoJordan Salcito always had intense bosses who helped her become the entrepreneur she is today. From extern experiences wrapping bass with potato 'scales' at Daniel to director of special wine products at Momofuku, Salcito has put her head down and worked hard. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, she shares her wisdom on how to NOT fake it until you make it but instead gain real knowledge to create real confidence. Her latest project is the game-changing spritzer Ramona, a testament to a good idea well executed by a thoughtful, smart leader.
Speaking Broadly is powered by...
2018-02-0953 min
NC F&B PodcastEpisode 74 - Sommelier Jordan SalcitoJordan Salcito is a woman possessed with success. Whether the task is staging at Restaurant Daniel for Daniel Boulud or working harvest in Burgundy for Alix de Montille she will achieve. Get this woman to a spin class in the morning and watch her run the world for the rest of the day. Jordan joined us at Poole's Diner in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Jordan was in NC to raise awareness for her creations Bellus wines and Ramona. While Jordan was here we took the opportunity to chat about what it's like to work for D...
2017-12-2154 min
The Wine ListEpisode 39: Jordan Salcito, Founder of Ramona and Bellus Wines and Director of Wine Special Projects at MomofukuJordan Salcito has done it all! She has worked at the finest restaurants in NY, worked the harvest all over the world in including France, Italy and Patagonia. She founded Bellus wines, a collaboration with some of the world's top winemakers farming organically and has now introduced Ramona, a wine spritzer. We'll talk to Jordan about wine, spritzers, women in wine, social media, Momofuku and more.
The Grape Nation is powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2017-08-031h 04
Amuse NewsEpisode 13: Drinking RAMONA on THE BEST DAY EVERJordan Salcito is the founder of RAMONA and Bellus Wines and is the Director of Wine Special Projects at Momofuku. Today, she's sharing cans of RAMONA (lightly sparkling organic Sicilian wine blended with natural ruby red grapefruit) while we talk about her background in wine service and what's next in her mission to "free wine drinkers from rules, dinner tables, and bottle openers."
JoAnn "Flash" Fleming is HRN's Accountant and Board Member, but neither of those titles do her justice. She formerly hosted the show Flash Talks Cash right here on HRN. She's a born and bred...
2017-06-0951 min
Game PlanBeing Pregnant Has Affected My Job PerformanceThere's a lot of talk about balancing kids and work, but what about the nine months before the baby comes? This week, Francesca and Rebecca talk about going on maternity leave. That's something Francesca has some expertise in because. . . She's pregnant! In her last episode before heading out on leave, Francesca talks about the career anxieties and excitement that she's had for the better part of a year, as she prepares to leave her job until December. She also admits something semi-scandalous: That being pregnant has affected her job performance. Doctors' appointments and the sheer biology of gestation, she...
2016-08-3027 min
Vino101VinoWeek Episode 23 - Wine CrimesFood Republic has put out a video detailing how fake wine is made and brought to the market. It's a super slick production, exposing the secrets of recent infamous fraudstersand explaining how confidentiality and shame perpetuate the status quo. One of our favorite wine retailers K&L Wines in San Francisco has moved to a new and larger location.In an article for Vogue, Jordan Salcito, beverage director for Momofuku restaurants, shares how her pregnancy has worked to her advantage.Is the legalization of marijuana good for the wine business? Jeremy Parzen speculates w...
2015-11-1800 minVino 101VinoWeek Episode 23 - Wine CrimesFood Republic has put out a video detailing how fake wine is made and brought to the market. It's a super slick production, exposing the secrets of recent infamous fraudstersand explaining how confidentiality and shame perpetuate the status quo. One of our favorite wine retailers K&L Wines in San Francisco has moved to a new and larger location.In an article for Vogue, Jordan Salcito, beverage director for Momofuku restaurants, shares how her pregnancy has worked to her advantage.Is the legalization of marijuana good for the wine business? Jeremy Parzen speculates w...
2015-11-1800 minVino 101VinoWeek Episode 23 - Wine CrimesFood Republic has put out a video detailing how fake wine is made and brought to the market. It's a super slick production, exposing the secrets of recent infamous fraudstersand explaining how confidentiality and shame perpetuate the status quo. One of our favorite wine retailers K&L Wines in San Francisco has moved to a new and larger location.In an article for Vogue, Jordan Salcito, beverage director for Momofuku restaurants, shares how her pregnancy has worked to her advantage.Is the legalization of marijuana good for the wine business? Jeremy Parzen speculates w...
2015-11-1800 min
I'll Drink to That! Wine TalkJordan SalcitoAt the time of this interview, Jordan Salcito was the Beverage Director of the Momofuku Group.Also in this episode, Erin Scala puts Thanksgiving wine pairings to song.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2013-11-261h 06
In the DrinkEpisode 55: Jordan SalcitoJordan Salcito comes into the studio on this week’s In the Drink to speak to us about her position as Beverage Director for David Chang’s famous Momofuku restaurants. She is also a sommelier and entrepreneur living in New York City. After college, Jordan traveled through Italy, moved to New York City and began working in restaurants. She earned a scholarship to attended culinary school at Johnson & Wales University, then moved back to New York to cook at Daniel Boulud’s flagship restaurant,
Daniel. In 2006, Chef Boulud granted her the opportunity to cook with him at the La Pau...
2013-09-2534 min