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A Cork in the RoadEpisode 169 - Live Audience Port Tasting and Masterclass at The Vine Club in Atlanta with Chris Forbes, the Deputy Managing Director for Taylor’s PortThis episode features a live audience conversation and Port tasting with Chris Forbes, the Deputy Managing Director for Taylor’s Port. Chris joined the company in 2007 and was initially responsible for the management of all Special Marketing projects across the company’s three main brands. He then took on the role of export manager for the USA and Irish markets before being promoted to Commercial Director in 2019. In addition to his contributions on the business side, Chris tells us why his own personal wine education journey is so valuable in this role as he is currently studying for the WSET...
2026-01-291h 18
Culinary Confidential with Christina CatesNicholas Poletto & Dr. Ali CadiliWe're now well into January, and with that comes the growing movement many are partaking in called Dry January. For Culinary Confidential's second show of 2026, Christina Cates brings clarity, balance, a fresh look at how and why we drink, and why this movement towards more mindful drinking keeps growing in popularity. She also looks into how the beverage world and how our personal wellness choices evolve with two special guests. Nicholas Poletto, Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation, breaks down the rapidly expanding world of non-alcoholic beverages. He explains how the category has moved b...
2026-01-1246 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsTawny Port | Taylor Fladgate Winery - #026One of the most iconic Port houses, established in 1692. Taylor Fladgate has the highest average Robert Parker rating of any producer and its Taylor Fladgate Tawny Ports are the #1 selling on and off premise Tawny Ports in the US! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties...
2025-11-0306 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsReserve Ruby Port Bin 27 and Late Bottled Vintage | Fonseca Winery - #025Family owned and always made by someone from the Guimaraens family since its first production in 1815. Produces top rated wines across all categories and Fonseca Bin 27 is the #1 selling Reserve Ruby Port in the US! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and b...
2025-11-0306 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsBarolo and Barbaresco | Michele Chiarlo - #024Founded in 1956, Michele Chiarlo winery is one of the original Godfathers of Piedmont wines. They helped establish the DOCG rules and are highly respected for all their wines. Family owned, focused on sustainability, and own the very best crus of Barolo Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of th...
2025-11-0307 min
Italian Wine PodcastMelissa Graeff: VIA Expert in the Making | On The Road Edition with Stevie KimWelcome to Episode 2477 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim meets Melissa Graeff, a VIA Expert in the Making.
Melissa is aiming to achieve the Expert level certification at the Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador’s course in Chicago. In this conversation with Stevie Kim she explains what motivates her, her background in Italian wine and her specific method of study, as well as some tips and tricks on how to pass the challenging exam.
More about today’s guest:
Melissa Graeff...
2025-09-2408 min
It's No FlukeE217 Paula Bruno: The Significance of Founder-Led BrandsPaula Bruno is a seasoned marketer and brand builder with nearly 25 years of experience—15 of those as CEO of Intuition Media Group. Her expertise spans brand and integrated marketing, influencer and experiential marketing, community engagement, and even a touch of M&A. At her core, she is a connector and builder—crafting brand strategies, negotiating talent partnerships, and leading integrated campaigns, all while managing budgets and driving sustainable growth.Intuition partners with forward-thinking brands to expand their influencer capabilities and drive growth through content and experiences that make an impact. Recent clients include Canon...
2025-07-3030 min
Seeing Other PeopleCommitment Issues, Pregnant Bridesmaids, and Paying for Appsn this solo episode, I’m catching you up on life lately—books I'm reading, finishing my half marathon, how I feel about content creation right now, and whether I ever miss being single. I’m also answering your questions on dating app upgrades, chemistry that’s missing, ghosting after three great dates, confusing “what are we” situations, and wedding drama with a very pregnant bridesmaid. It’s honest, a little messy, and very real.
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2025-06-1952 minSeeing Other PeopleCommitment Issues, Pregnant Bridesmaids, and Paying for Appsn this solo episode, I’m catching you up on life lately—books I'm reading, finishing my half marathon, how I feel about content creation right now, and whether I ever miss being single. I’m also answering your questions on dating app upgrades, chemistry that’s missing, ghosting after three great dates, confusing “what are we” situations, and wedding drama with a very pregnant bridesmaid. It’s honest, a little messy, and very real.
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2025-06-1948 min
Seeing Other PeopleThe Truth About Healing No One Talks AboutI’m joined by Han Huante, host of How I See It, for a vulnerable conversation about mental health, dating patterns, and the real (often messy) work of healing. We talk about how moving out of her comfort zone triggered depression and anxiety, how self-hatred shaped who she dated, and why being “real” with yourself is the first step toward real peace. Hannah opens up about choosing discomfort to find clarity, busts a few big healing myths, and shares why fear has been one of her greatest teachers.
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2025-06-1256 min
Seeing Other PeopleThe Truth About Healing No One Talks AboutI’m joined by Han Huante, host of How I See It, for a vulnerable conversation about mental health, dating patterns, and the real (often messy) work of healing. We talk about how moving out of her comfort zone triggered depression and anxiety, how self-hatred shaped who she dated, and why being “real” with yourself is the first step toward real peace. Hannah opens up about choosing discomfort to find clarity, busts a few big healing myths, and shares why fear has been one of her greatest teachers.
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2025-06-1253 min
Seeing Other People"All Of Our Friends Are Progressing in Life"I sit down with Danielle Dietzek and Julie Griggs, the cofounders of Fourplay Social (@fourplaysocial), for a real, unfiltered girl chat. We’re diving deep into what it feels like when your friends are hitting major life milestones like marriage, babies, and buying homes, while you're still single and wondering if you’re getting left behind. We talk about the pressure to define yourself by your relationship status, the confusing space of wanting a relationship but knowing it might not quite fit into your life right now, and the scary thought of maybe not finding a life partner at all...
2025-06-101h 00
Seeing Other People"All Of Our Friends Are Progressing in Life"I sit down with Danielle Dietzek and Julie Griggs, the cofounders of Fourplay Social (@fourplaysocial), for a real, unfiltered girl chat. We’re diving deep into what it feels like when your friends are hitting major life milestones like marriage, babies, and buying homes, while you're still single and wondering if you’re getting left behind. We talk about the pressure to define yourself by your relationship status, the confusing space of wanting a relationship but knowing it might not quite fit into your life right now, and the scary thought of maybe not finding a life partner at all...
2025-06-101h 04
Seeing Other PeopleAnniversary Special: What Changes (and What Really Doesn’t)We recorded this episode on our actual one-year anniversary, from Turks and Caicos! We set out to recap the year, and ended up talking about how Ilana ruined the surprise trip, little moments that brought us joy, and what our marriage actually feels like day to day. We answer listener questions about what the first year of marriage has really looked like, what we do and don't remember from our wedding, what our plans are for what's to come, and more.
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2025-06-0548 min
Seeing Other PeopleAnniversary Special: What Changes (and What Really Doesn’t)We recorded this episode on our actual one-year anniversary, from Turks and Caicos! We set out to recap the year, and ended up talking about how Ilana ruined the surprise trip, little moments that brought us joy, and what our marriage actually feels like day to day. We answer listener questions about what the first year of marriage has really looked like, what we do and don't remember from our wedding, what our plans are for what's to come, and more.
If you love this episode and want to support the show (and our future kid's college...
2025-06-0552 min
Seeing Other PeopleDating Anxiety: How to Stop Overthinking and Self-SabotagingI’m joined by therapist Annie Josephson, PsyD, MSEd, Founder of Uptown Psychology to talk about why dating make us so anxious, even when it’s going well. We discuss why it shows up, how to manage it, and how to tell the difference between fear and intuition. We also answer listener questions about spiraling after dates, ghosting before anything starts, and feeling stuck in situationships.
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2025-06-0349 min
Seeing Other PeopleDating Anxiety: How to Stop Overthinking and Self-SabotagingI’m joined by therapist Annie Josephson, PsyD, MSEd, Founder of Uptown Psychology to talk about why dating make us so anxious, even when it’s going well. We discuss why it shows up, how to manage it, and how to tell the difference between fear and intuition. We also answer listener questions about spiraling after dates, ghosting before anything starts, and feeling stuck in situationships.
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2025-06-0352 min
Seeing Other People"My Rock Bottom Moment Saved Me"TW: This episode my be triggering to those with sensitivities around physical and emotional abuse. I’m joined by Ryan Spencer, who I met on the Tamron Hall Show, for a powerful conversation about healing, heartbreak, and holding out hope for love. Ryan opens up about leaving an abusive relationship, the strength it took to start over, and the frustration of wanting love so badly after doing the work—therapy, growth, reflection—and still not finding it. She shares how her family became her village, the lessons she’s learned in therapy, and how she’s finally enjoying dating again with...
2025-05-291h 04
Seeing Other People"My Rock Bottom Moment Saved Me"TW: This episode my be triggering to those with sensitivities around physical and emotional abuse. I’m joined by Ryan Spencer, who I met on the Tamron Hall Show, for a powerful conversation about healing, heartbreak, and holding out hope for love. Ryan opens up about leaving an abusive relationship, the strength it took to start over, and the frustration of wanting love so badly after doing the work—therapy, growth, reflection—and still not finding it. She shares how her family became her village, the lessons she’s learned in therapy, and how she’s finally enjoying dating again with...
2025-05-291h 07
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsNon-Alcoholic | Pierre Chavin - #023Pierre Chavin was established in 2022 in the Languedoc-Roussillon of France. It was the very first premium non-alcoholic wine producer in France. It has quickly become a favorite in Michelin Star restaurants and by top wine critics. It has a broad portfolio from spritz, to sparkling, to still non-alcoholic wines. It is family owned and 100% organic. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales team...
2025-02-0506 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsSLO, Paso Robles | Bezel - #022For over 50 years Cakebread Cellars has been making premium Napa Valley wines. For the first time, they are expanding their expertise to San Luis Obispo Coast and Paso Robles to produce a new wine called Bezel. While the popularity and iconic brand of Cakebread Cellars will attract new buyers and consumers, the wine's high quality will have them coming back to buy again. Bezel is focusing on the four most popular varietals in the US, and maintaining their very high standards for quality, green farming and great marketing. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kob...
2025-02-0506 min
A Cork in the RoadEpisode 143 - Live Audience at The Vine Club with Thibaut Marquis, North America Export Manager for Maison Louis JadotThis episode features a live audience conversation at The Vine Club in Atlanta with Thibaut Marquis, the North America Export Manager for Maison Louis Jadot. Thibaut is originally from the Loire Valley in France, but he has lived in several countries, including South Africa, Argentina, and Canada, before living in the United States for the past 15 years. He has been working in various Sales Management positions for US wine importers (Terlato Wines' Burgundy division, Wilson Daniels), and international wineries (Familia Torres, Les Dauphins, Jaillance, David Family). He joined Maison Louis Jadot in 2022 and is now based out of New...
2024-12-191h 15
The Wine PressThe Wine Press: Wine Gets PoliticalToday in Wine News: The United States will be holding its presidential election on Tuesday, November 5, but the food and wine industry is already bracing for change no matter who is elected president. In an age where more people are choosing to abstain from alcohol, how will farm workers and restaurants thrive over the next four years? Moreover, how would changes to farm policy and taxes on alcohol and other imports affect life for all Americans in the near future? Keep listening to learn more.In Other NewsHere ar...
2024-08-1611 min
Sake RevolutionInterview with Ryan Mellinger of Joto SakeEpisode 170. We were so happy to sit down to chat and sip sake with our friend Ryan Mellinger, the General Manager of the Joto Sake imports portfolio at Kobrand. Ryan explains to us, in an easy to understand way, the intricacies of the complex "three tier system" of alcohol distribution that we have in the States and all that goes into getting fresh and delicious sake all the way from Japan to local stores and restaurants for us to enjoy. Speaking of delicious sake, we also taste an intriguing selection from Joto's portfolio - the Chikurin Fukamari Junmai, which i...
2024-08-0533 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsArgentina | Bodega Norton - #021The Norton winery dates back to the 1800s. It has a very recognizable label that your buyer and customers know. They are a staple item in all off-premise accounts and are recognized for high quality in on-premise accounts. They do more than just Malbec. They also produce Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay that are affordable and of very high quality. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the...
2023-10-2605 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsArgentina | Alta Vista - #020Alta Vista is a small, craft winery that is producing high quality wines that are also affordable. The Malbec varietal has become so popular in the US that it is found in every off-premise account and most on-premise accounts. Additionally, Argentina is not just about Malbec anymore, they are making great Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay as well. Be sure to mention all of these great options when selling! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality...
2023-10-2605 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsChile | Montes - #019The Montes family and winery are one of the most iconic producers of Chile. They were pioneers in fine wine and produce high quality wine from their basic tier to their top Icon line. This is a brand that your buyers and customers know and respect. Chile produces wines in a style very similar to California, at a fraction of the price! Open up a few bottles and taste your buyers. We have the scores and more importantly the taste to back it up! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been...
2023-10-2605 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsBarbera d'Asti | Michele Chiarlo - #018Barbera d'Asti is one of the most popular red wines of Italy. You can find it on every Italian family's dinner table. One of the reasons it is so popular, is because of its compatibility with food. High acid, red berry fruit, perfect for meats or pastas. Michele Chiarlo is one of the most iconic producers of Barbera in all of Piedmont and produces one of the best wines for your money: Barbera d'Asti Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a fa...
2023-10-2607 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsLombardia | Caposaldo, Moscato - #017The sparkling wine category continues to dominate wine sales in the US. Caposaldo is a family winery that makes affordable quality. These wines are hand crafted and estate bottled. These are sweet wines that show flavors of honey and apricot, while being balanced by fresh vibrant acidity. The aromas are captivating and the lower alcohol is appreciated by a lot of consumers. Every account sells Moscato, make sure it is yours! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned impor...
2023-10-2605 min
Cheers! with RNDCEpisode 15 - Sake/AAPI MonthJoin Tamiko Ishidate, Director of Sake at RNDC, Monica Samuels, VP of Sake and Spirits, Kome Collective, and Ryan Mellinger, Joto Sake General Manager, Kobrand Corporation, as they discuss Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the history and culture behind Sake and more.
2023-05-3136 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsVeneto | Caposaldo Prosecco - #016The number one selling sparkling wine category in the US. High quality at an affordable price. This will make you money in every account you call on. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the...
2022-09-0206 min
Radio Cherry BombeHeart Of Dinner’s Yin Chang And Moonlynn TsaiActor and storyteller Yin Chang and restaurateur Moonlynn Tsai met over a meal, fell in love at Burning Man (yes, they share that story), and put their personal lives on hold to care for elders in New York’s Chinatown with nutritious, culturally appropriate meals. At the start of the pandemic, the two realized the elder community needed help, so they stepped forward, bringing their friends and colleagues along in support of the cause and creating Heart of Dinner in the process. The violence directed toward the AAPI community over the past few years has only intensified their desire to...
2022-06-1354 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsProvence | AIX RoseThere are many rose wines in the market, but few have the pedigree and popularity of this premium style. Popular with celebrities, yachts, and exotic locations, AIX is an aspirational rose your customer knows and loves. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe...
2022-05-2104 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsRhone Valley | Chateau La NertheChateau La Nerthe: one of the most historic and famous Chateau in all of Chateauneuf du Pape…and you sell it! Your customers will know this brand and remember it for its quality, which has only gotten better. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the...
2022-05-2107 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsChablis | Louis JadotLocated in the most northern reaches of Burgundy, home to some of the coldest Chardonnay vineyards and producing one of world's favorite white wines…say hello to Chablis! Chablis continues to win the hearts of both wine enthusiasts and everyday consumers. A lean, elegant style Chardonnay that is a favorite in both restaurants and wine shops. Learn more about it so that you can explain why Maison Louis Jadot is a must-have in every location. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is...
2022-05-2105 min
The EncoreWe Did A Wine Episode! (with Doug Jones and Bill Bruno)It's wine time! Or so we heard. Get out your favorite bottle and turn this episode on. Gab comes back from Chris' old stomping ground out in Northern California, and they chat about her adventures in Napa Valley. They decide to let the experts handle the big questions, and sit down with Doug Jones from Prestige Wine Imports and Bill Bruno from Kobrand. Doug and Bill discuss the best wine and food pairings, their personal favorite wines, and give Chris and Gab interesting insights into their industry. Alternate title for this episode was: My Uncle, My Uncle, Billy and...
2022-04-1336 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsLoire Valley | BouvetIn this episode we learn about the Loire Valley region and the Bouvet Winery. Bouvet Winery is the second oldest sparkling wine producer with over 500 accolades in the past 40 years. A truly international brand giving the consumer all the flavors of premium Traditional Method sparkling wine, at a fraction of the price. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine a...
2022-03-1105 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsPouilly Fuisse | Domaine FerretIn this episode we learn about the Pouilly Fuisse region and the Domaine Ferret Winery. Pouilly Fuisse is one of the most recognized French white wines in the US and Domaine Ferret leads as the most premium, historical example. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties a...
2022-03-1105 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsCru Beaujolais | Chateau des JacquesIn this episode we learn about Cru Beaujolais and Chateau des Jacques. Experience the Gamay grape in all its glory, as it shows incredible levels of complexity and ageability when produced from the famed, superior villages of the Cru Beaujolais. Learn about the most premium and pioneering producer there: Chateau des Jacques. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine...
2022-03-1105 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsBeaujolais-Villages | JadotIn this episode, we learn about Beaujolais Villages and the Maison Louis Jadot winery. This highly versatile wine is perfect chilled on a warm day or paired with burgers on a casual night out with friends. Louis Jadot is the most well-recognized French label and Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages is the number one selling French red wine in the US. Give your customers what they want! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as...
2022-03-1004 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsMacon-Villages and Pouilly Fuisse | JadotIn this episode you learn about the Louis Jadot winery and the two white wines considered the doorway to Burgundy -- Macon-Villages and Pouilly-Fuisse. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales...
2022-03-1005 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsChampagne | TaittingerIn this episode we learn about the Champagne region and the Taittinger Winery. One of the most historical and still family owned wineries left in Champagne. Dominated by Chardonnay and own the majority of their vineyards. Taittinger is the benchmark for ultimate Champagne quality. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has...
2022-03-1006 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsWashington Wine | Mullan RoadIn this episode we learn about Columbia Valley and the Mullan Road Cellars. Owned by the famed Napa producer, Dennis Cakebread, this wine is perfect for the fast growing Columbia Valley wine region category. Get your piece of the category while you still can! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has...
2022-03-1005 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsOregon Wine | ResonanceIn this episode we learn about Willamette Valley and the Resonance Winery. This wine has earned multiple top 100 wines of the year and it is critically acclaimed as one of the best wines of Willamette Valley. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe...
2022-03-1005 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsCalifornia Red Wine Blends | RebelliousIn this episode we discuss the California wine region, the Red Blend category and the wine Rebellious Red. This very popular category is up double-digit growth in volume and dollars, time to take your share! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and...
2022-03-1005 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsNapa Valley Wine | SequoiaGroveIn this episode, you learn about wines from the Napa Valley and one of its historic wineries, Sequoia Grove. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more...
2022-03-1005 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsCarneros | Domaine CarnerosKobrand Vice President, Director of Education Nick Poletto DipWSET, CSW, CSS gives you an overview of the Carneros wine region and key selling points for Domaine Carneros to empower you to make your next sale. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and...
2021-10-2205 min
Kobrand Sips & Selling TipsSonoma County | St. FrancisThis episode gives you an overview of the Sonoma County wine region and key selling points for St. Francis Winery to empower you to make your next sale. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with...
2021-10-2205 min
Florida Chapter Club Managers Association of AmericaFLCMAA 2021 Education Session: Zach MazurZach Mazur is a Port Specialist for Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits. Kobrand imports and markets a distinguished portfolio of hand-selected brands representing virtually every major wine region of the world and its most iconic specialty spirits. Family-owned since its founding in 1944, Kobrand attributes its success to a single guiding principle that describes the people, products, and relationships behind it: quality. www.flcmaa.org
2021-05-0741 min
Radio Cherry BombeAnne Willan on Cookbooks, Culinary School, and Julia ChildSome might know Anne Willan as the doyenne of La Varenne, the influential culinary school she ran in Paris and Burgundy, but she’s also the author of more than 30 cookbooks, including her latest, 'Women in the Kitchen,' '12 Essential Cookbook Writers who Defined the Way We Eat, from 1661 to Today.' Anne joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about everything from the early days of La Varenne to her friend Julia Child and the antiquarian cookbook collection that Anne and her husband, the late Mark Cherniavsky, donated to the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles. Anne reflects on he...
2021-05-0340 min
Ride Between the WinesEpisode 6, Season 2 "And if you don't know, well now Jadot"In this episode I meet the very knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining Antoine Collet from Kobrand. Our trip is centered around showing barrel samples of Maison Louis Jadot wines to be released in the fall. Born in Champagne, and spending his life around wine, Antoine proved to be quite the guest! Check it out!
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2020-03-2731 min
Inside Wine PodcastBest Wines for Thanksgiving This episode focuses on wines for the traditional Thanksgiving feast. If you're the host, the easiest way to choose the right wines is to put the task on your guests. Everyone asks "what can I bring?" Tell them one bottle of their favorite wine and a second bottle of a wine type that you specify based on what you learn in this episode. If you're the host and providing all the wine, figure on 2-3 glasses per person. One standard (750ml) bottle of wine equals 5 generous glasses.
2019-11-0820 min
Ride Between the WinesEpisode 16: There's No Brand like KobrandJoin me as I pick Erica Taylor's brain about some of the best wineries in Italy, France, and Portugal!
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2019-08-1553 min
ISO The Good Life Show - Food, Wine, Travel & LifestyleNancy Light - 2018 Light has more than two decades of experience in wine industry communications. Prior to forming Nancy Light Public Relations in 2003, she was Vice President of Public Relations for Robert Mondavi for seven years, acting as chief communications strategist and managing public relations programs for the company and its portfolio of 16 wineries and labels. Light was responsible for communications programs for the launch of ten new labels, including international joint ventures, during a period of intense growth and expansion in the US and key export markets. She also managed press activity for family and key company executives and served as spokesperson...
2018-05-1616 min
HAPPY HOUR RADIOA Taste of Sassicaia, Oreno & Tenuta Sette Ponti!A pleasant tasting and conversation with Marco Sorio of KOBRAND Corp. where we visit three amazing estate sin Maremma and Bolgheri: Oreno, Sassicaia and More.
2015-09-0143 min
HAPPY HOUR RADIOLouis Jadot Tasting w Joe Signorile of KOBRANDMeet French wine specialist Joe Signorile of KOBRAND as we talk and taste great Louis Jadot Reds from Burgundy.
2015-08-0543 min