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I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Ukraine, Wine and TerrorLevi Dalton speaks with three Ukrainians about the struggles faced by winemakers and winery owners amongst the warfare in Ukraine.Alla Plachkova discusses fleeing Kyiv as bombs begin to fall on the city in 2022. She talks about rescuing her mother and fleeing south inside Ukraine as warfare stretches across the country. She shares the fears she felt as a mother trying to protect her children, and the terror she felt as bombs fell and planes roared over her home. Alla talks as well about her family's decision to open their home to refugees fleeing...

2023-05-2359 min

Pursuing Truth Podcast 54. What Is True Success | Dalton Rumley | Real Talk Radio ShowIn this episode your host Levi Brickley and Dalton Rumley discuss many topics on the Real Talk Radio Show. In this episode topic's about love vs. infatuation and the fundamental need each person has to live a successful life. Please reach out to either Dalton or Levi via the links below. Engage and become a part of the community! Follow Levi Brickley: Instagram: lbrickleyofficial TikTok: lbrickleyofficial JOIN THE PURSUING TRUTH PODCAST COMMUNITY: Email: pursuingtruthpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: Pursuing Truth Pod...

2022-10-041h 18

The Thinking Project #235 - Levi Lindsey | How To Care For Your Mental Health & Succeed In BusinessLevi enjoys making a fool out of himself on TikTok for Neighbor.com as their Creative Director. He's passionate about mental health and Co-Founded wearemind.org, providing free therapy to those that can't afford it. Above all else, he's a sucker for his two little girls and his wife, Laura. Join my Sales Mastermind Group for business owners and sales consultants - https://empatheticselling.com/ Join the Discord - https://discord.gg/UcZBk8Uu3c Music made by Qü ThaMusic - https://www.quthemusic.net/ The rest of...

2022-08-0547 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Wine Before and After the GenocideZorik Gharibian is the founder of the Zorah winery, in the Vayots Dzor region of southern Armenia.Zorik discusses the long history of wine production in Armenia, referencing evidence that wine was made in Armenia in the Copper Age (about 6,000 years ago). He talks about the grape remnants and clay storage jars that have been found from that time. And he discusses other wine related finds in Armenia, in both the pre-Christian era and later. Zorik then explains why a hundred year gap occured in the dry wine production of Armenia, and he talks about the situation...

2020-06-3056 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Kevin Zraly Was At the Top of the World and Then Lost Almost EverythingKevin Zraly is the author of "Kevin Zraly's Windows on the World Complete Wine Course". He is also the co-author (with Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen) of the book "Red Wine: The Comprehensive Guide to the 50 Essential Varieties and Styles". Kevin was for decades the Cellar Master of Windows on the World restaurant, located on the top floors of the North Tower of New York City's original World Trade Center.Kevin describes his entry into the world of restaurants as a college student, and how a series of seemingly chance events led him to study and teach...

2020-05-091h 09 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Christopher Howell Doesn't Want It To Be About HimChristopher Howell is the winemaker and General Manager of the Cain Vineyard and Winery in the Napa Valley of California.Christopher discusses his early wine tastings and home winemaking in the 1970s, and talks about some key relationships that helped form his interest in wine. He explains how he ended up pursuing an oenological and viticultural education in Montpellier, France, highlighting some notable people that he studied with, and how that school work then led to a stagiaire position at Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux. Christopher talks about a chance meeting that he had while working a...

2020-04-162h 10 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Jason 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 52 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Mary Ewing-Mulligan Says Intro Books Don't Sell...More Than Several Million CopiesMary Ewing-Mulligan is the President of International Wine Center, located in New York City, and a co-author of the "Wine For Dummies" books.Mary discusses her introduction to working with wine, employed by an Italian government agency responsible for promoting Italian wine. She explains the situation for Italian wines in the United States at the time, the 1970s, and how the Italian wines in the market went about competing with wines from other countries. She also contrasts that situation for Italian wine to the situation for Italian wine in the United States today, and points out what...

2020-01-181h 12 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Christophe 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 46 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Giacomo Oddero Remembers the People Who Believed in BaroloGiacomo Oddero and his family operate Poderi e Cantine Oddero, in the La Morra area of the Barolo appellation in Piemonte, Italy.Giacomo, who was born in the mid-1920s, remembers the difficulties encountered in the Barolo region in the aftermath of World War II, as well as the specific changes that helped set the Barolo area on a path to prosperity. He recalls the challenges posed by families leaving the area in lean times, and the cooperation that was necessary to make region wide changes in wine production standards. Giacomo specifically mentions the process of codifying...

2019-11-0659 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Rod Berglund Is Not Just A Swan CloneRod Berglund and his family own Joseph Swan Vineyards in Sonoma County, California, where Rod is also the winemaker.Rod explains how he first became interested in wine, and what led him to found his own winery in the late 1970s. He also discusses how he met winemaker Joe Swan, who would eventually become his father-in-law. Rod conveys how Joe in many ways stood apart from his California winermaking contemporaries of the 1970s and 1980s, making choices influenced by the changes Joe had seen in Burgundy, France. Those included the use of French oak barrels, an increasing...

2019-10-011h 10 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Tomoko Kuriyama Explains the Burgundy MindsetTomoko Kuriyama is a partner in Chanterêves, a micro-négociant based in Burgundy, which she runs with her husband Guillaume Bott.Tomoko spent over a decade working in wineries in Germany, then moved to Burgundy in France and started Chanterêves. She explains in this interview the differences between Germany and Burgundy in terms of the winemaking and vineyard work. She also discusses the outlook of the growers in each place, and how those differ. Tomoko worked with growers in Germany like Paul Fürst and Peter Jakob Kühn, and visited German growers like Helmut Dönnh...

2019-09-121h 20 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Anthony 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 19 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Jeff Kellogg Enters the Other Side of the Wine BusinessJeff Kellogg is the co-founder of Kellogg Selections, a wine distributor in North Carolina. Jeff is a former sommelier, who previously appeared in I'll Drink to That! episode 230.Jeff discusses his decision to start a wine distribution business, and the financial and personal realities around launching such a business. He also describes a changing demographic in North Carolina, and what that means for the wine market of that state. Jeff weaves in several personal and professional insights from his earlier jobs in explaining what he is up to today, discussing the appeal of working in distribution for...

2019-08-0658 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Jacques Seysses Knew It Would Never Be Worse Than 68Jacques Seysses is the founder of Domaine Dujac, based in the Burgundy village of Morey-Saint-Denis in France.Jacques recounts how he became interested in wine, and what led him to purchase a domaine in Burgundy in the late 1960s. He describes working with Gérard Potel at Domaine de la Pousse d'Or, as well as some of his visits to other Burgundy vigneron, like Henri Gouges, Charles Rousseau, and Pierre Ramonet. Jacques talks about the Burgundy vintages of the 1960s and 1970s in this interview, and explains how the conditions in Burgundy have changed since that time, b...

2019-07-231h 06 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Mimi Casteel Thinks Your Sustainability Sucks. Try Again.Mimi Casteel is the owner of the Hope Well Vineyard, in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.Her family owns the Bethel Heights Vineyard, also in Oregon. Mimi takes on issues like land use, agricultural practice, and vineyard work in this interview, stressing the importance of a connection with nature. She argues against reductionist approaches in the vineyard, and against a goal of species elimination. She also explains how she has worked to combat phylloxera through ecology. Mimi discusses her larger worldview when making several of these points, which is that complexity equates with security in the natural...

2019-07-101h 52 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk David Ramey and the Evolution of ChardonnayDavid Ramey is the founder and co-owner of Ramey Wine Cellars and Sidebar Cellars, both based in Sonoma County, California.David shares his career path in California wineries from Simi, to Matanzas Creek, Chalk Hill, Dominus Estate, Rudd Estate, and starting wine labels of his own. While discussing those various work experiences, David also shares what he learned at each point, and how this would evolve into his winemaking approach today. He goes grape variety by variety, explaining key aspects he has learned about each. David also gives his thoughts on winemaking topics such as whole cluster...

2019-07-011h 02 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Benjamin Leroux Explains How Winemaking in Burgundy Has Changed and Why It Will Change AgainBenjamin Leroux is the proprietor of the Benjamin Leroux winery located in the town of Beaune, in the Burgundy region of France.Benjamin explains how although his family was not in the wine business, he found himself working in a winery at a young age. He discusses his internships outside of Burgundy, at wineries in Oregon and Bordeaux, before talking about his start as the head winemaker at Comte Armand in the 1990s. Benjamin describes in detail the winemaking techniques he was using to make wine in Pommard during the nineties, and contrasts that with how he...

2019-06-171h 47 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Joe Rochioli Jr Built a House for Pinot NoirJoe Rochioli, Jr. owns the J. Rochioli Vineyards and Winery in California with his son Tom Rochioli and his family.Joe describes the events on the family farm in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County around the middle of the twentieth century, when there was a shift from growing various cash crops to growing more and more wine grapes. He discusses his decision to pursue more plantings of grape varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir on his acreage. And Joe talks about what he discovered when working with those grape varieties in the various...

2019-05-0459 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Ken Wright Went Looking for AromaKen Wright is the founder and winemaker of Ken Wright Cellars, based in Carlton, Oregon.Ken discusses his work with Dick Graff in the 1970s, and then explains why he decided to move from California to Oregon in the 1980s to pursue winemaking in Oregon. He gives a thorough explanation of the different rock types found in state, and the attributes that different sites bring to a resulting wine. He also goes into depth in explaining his own winemaking evolution, from working at Panther Creek, to starting Ken Wright Cellars in 1994. Along the way, Ken makes several...

2019-04-201h 17 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Russell 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 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Brenna Quigley and the School of Hard RocksBrenna Quigley is a geologist who does wine related consulting as a terroir specialist at brennaquigley.comBrenna describes her unusual family connection to geology, and her entry into the wine world. She goes on to define key concepts in geology, such as what soil is, how it is formed, and the different types of rocks that are found in the world. Brenna describes the key rock formations of France, their history, and how they correspond to wine regions. She then discusses what the implications of different rock types are for vines, and takes a close look...

2019-03-251h 18 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk David Hirsch and the Hirsch Vineyards LighthouseDavid Hirsch is the owner of Hirsch Vineyards, located in the Sonoma Coast of California.David opens up about his travels across the United States and across the world in the 1960s and 1970s, and about what led him eventually to the outer reaches of the Sonoma Coast to plant a vineyard. He also reveals what he has learned about the farming of grapevines over the years. And he talks about some of the key people who shaped his thoughts as he became the owner of a vineyard, and then subsequently a winery. Famous names from both...

2019-03-181h 31 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk White Burgundy Maestro Pierre MoreyPierre Morey works with his family at Domaine Pierre Morey and Maison Morey-Blanc, both based in the Burgundy village of Meursault, in France.Pierre grew up farming some of the most renowned vineyards of Meursault, as his family worked as sharecroppers for the Lafon family. He discusses his experience working in and vinifying the fruit of vineyards like Le Montrachet, Meursault-Perrieres, Meursault-Genevrieres, and Meursault-Charmes. He also delves into his transition to Regisseur at Domaine Leflaive, which some have called the greatest white Burgundy domaine, and where he worked for two decades. Pierre describes a life in the...

2019-03-041h 00 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Joel Peterson and the Winemaking American DreamJoel Peterson is the Founder and Winemaker of the Ravenswood Winery, and the Founder and Winemaker of Once & Future Wine, both in California.Joel describes his first moments with wine, tasting wine with his father and mother, and how that led later to his work with Joseph Swan. Joel talks at length about Swan and the early days of the Joseph Swan winery. Swan was making exemplary California Zinfandel, and Joel explains why he also chose to focus on Zinfandel at the winery he founded, Ravenswood. He recounts the humble beginnings of Ravenswood, an operation that would...

2019-02-071h 22 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Jasper Morris Goes Deep on the Burgundy CrusJasper Morris is the author of the book "Inside Burgundy: The Vineyards, the Wine, & the People", as well as the website Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy.Jasper gives both an overview of his own career as a wine importer and Burgundy specialist, and an overview of the vineyards of Burgundy. Jasper goes from north to south along the Côte d'Or, giving his unfiltered opinion about the different communes and crus along the way. Specific vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, the hill of Corton, Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet all are talked about in...

2019-01-121h 39 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Luis Seabra Opposes the Winemaking OrthodoxyLuis Seabra is the proprietor and winemaker at Luis Seabra Vinhos, producing dry wines from the Douro Valley and the Vinho Verde regions of Portugal.Luis discusses his beginnings working as a plant specialist at an university, his work doing vineyard trials for the Portuguese government, the nine years that he made dry wines at the house of Niepoort, and on to the founding of his own winery. Over the course of the interview Luis takes up all kinds of topics relating to Portuguese wine, such as vine material, grape varieties, the soil types in different areas...

2018-12-291h 46 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Jeanne-Marie de Champs Does Not Follow the TrendsJeanne-Marie de Champs is the proprietor of Domaines et Saveurs Collection, an exporter of Burgundy and other wines from France. She is based in Beaune.Jeanne-Marie discusses arriving in Burgundy from the Loire Valley, and the situation for Burgundy in the 1970s and 1980s. She explains why she started her own business exporting wines, and the changes in the American wine market that were happening as she was developing her own business. Jeanne-Marie highlights some of the vigneron in Burgundy who helped her learn about that region, and recalls notable vintages. She also explains her philosophy for c...

2018-11-251h 05 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Ehren Jordan Has Eyes for OregonEhren Jordan is the proprietor of the Failla winery, which specializes in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from California and now also Oregon. Ehren is also the owner of the Day wine label, working with Zinfandel.Ehren discusses his decision to work increasingly with fruit from Oregon vineyards, while comparing and contrasting those with the vineyards he is familiar with in California. He also addresses aspects of his winemaking in Oregon, in terms of technique. Reduction in wine is something that he talks about at length. Ehren also highlights his interest in working with Gamay, Savagnin, Syrah...

2018-10-191h 36 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Jean-Pierre de Smet and the Burgundy CommunityJean-Pierre de Smet was a co-founder and partner in Domaine de l'Arlot, the winery based in the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation. Jean-Pierre retired from l'Arlot in 2007, and has since that time been helping his friend Didier Fornerol make the Domaine Didier Fornerol wines, also in France's Burgundy region.Jean-Pierre provides key insights into a number of Burgundy winemaking techniques, and also about the people he knew and has worked alongside with in Burgundy since the 1970s. Jean-Pierre is very clear about the influences on him of people like Jacques Seysses (Domaine Dujac), Anne-Claude Leflaive (Domaine Leflaive), and Patrick Bize...

2018-08-091h 04 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Blending for Beauty with Maggie HarrisonMaggie Harrison is a partner in the Antica Terra winery in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, where she is also the winemaker. Maggie also makes the Lillian wines from California fruit.Maggie discusses her first winery job working at Sine Qua Non, the development of her approach to each step of the winemaking process, and what she sees as the difference between Oregon and California wine areas. She also explains her thoughts on blending wine, and what she is looking for at the blending table and before that at the wine press. Maggie further talks about the p...

2018-07-061h 11 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Esther Mobley Looks Through the Lens of WineEsther Mobley is the wine writer for the "San Francisco Chronicle."Esther talks about her previous work at "Wine Spectator" magazine, how her approach to writing has evolved since joining the "San Francisco Chronicle", and what she has found compelling amongst the stories and issues surrounding California wine today. Esther also shares a lot of insight into how she goes about her job for the "Chronicle" and how she views her work as different from her predecessors at that newspaper.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

2018-06-221h 02 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Louis-Benoit Desvignes and the Challenge of Finding Who You Are with WineLouis-Benoit Desvignes and his sister Claude-Emmanuelle Desvignes work together at Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes in Morgon, in the Beaujolais area of France.Louis-Benoit discusses the challenges of the climate, the farming, and the market for a producer of Morgon wines today. He describes a changing area that is inheriting great vine material and building on the the hard work of previous generations, but also actively searching for approaches to address a different set of problems. Louis-Benoit details the changeable nature of the harvest in Beaujolais, explaining the work that has been required in different recent vintages. He also...

2018-06-041h 06 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk The Aligoté ThreadErin Scala speaks with Burgundy vigneron devoted to the Aligoté grape variety and explores the challenges and rewards associated with Aligoté today.Erin narrates a tour of Burgundy cellars and vineyards, piecing together conversations with multiple vigneron to find a through thread for Aligoté.This episode contains interviews and commentary from vigneron and wine professionals working with Aligoté, including:Roland Rapet and Vincent Rapet (Domaine Rapet Père et Fils)Fanny Sabre (Domaine Fanny Sabre)Sylvain Pataille (Domaine Sylvain Pataille)Pierre de Benoist (Domaine A. & P. de Villain...

2018-04-2847 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk António Maçanita on the Past and Future of Portuguese WineAntónio Maçanita is involved with several wine projects throughout Portugal, including Fitapreta in the Alentejo, Maçanita Vinhos in the Douro Valley, and the Azores Wine Company on the Azores Islands.António discusses the rapid change that is happening on the island of Pico, as hundreds of hectares of vineyard are being replanted after over a century of decline. He explains the winemaking history of the area, and points to the reasons why there is a resurgence in interest in grape vines on Pico, an island in the Azores. António also uses his knowl...

2018-04-1100 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Training to Be the World's Best Sommelier with Arvid RosengrenArvid Rosengren is the Wine Director of Legacy Records, the restaurant in Manhattan. He won the World's Best Sommelier title in 2016.Arvid shares his memories of growing up in a household of limited means, and what that brought later in his life to his attitude as a competitor and a working sommelier. He recalls his wine studies in Sweden, and his work in restaurants in both Denmark and Sweden before his move to New York. He also recounts the process of winning the World's Best Sommelier Competition, and what he did to train and compete in that...

2018-04-0254 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Lee Hudson's Grape GuideLee Hudson is the owner of Hudson Ranch and Vineyards, in California's Carneros district.Lee recalls his early days in Texas and in France, as well as the experience of working the 1975 harvest in Burgundy at Domaine Dujac. Lee describes founding his own ranch and vineyard in California, and gives a grape by grape guide to different grape variety characteristics and how the ways they are grown can affect them. Those interested in Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, and Pinot Noir will find a lot to learn from what Lee has to say about how those...

2018-03-2056 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Sommelier to Self-Employed: A How-To Guide from Will PredhommeWill Predhomme operates Predhomme, Inc. a wine communications firm based in Toronto, Canada. He is also a partner in Pearce Predhomme, a wine label sourcing wines from Oregon and South Africa.Will traces his history with restaurants and wine, from humble beginnings in Windsor, Ontario to sommelier jobs in Calgary and Toronto. He discusses how his goals changed over time, and how he approached a transition off the floor and into working for himself. Will addresses the potential pratfalls of self-employment, and describes why someone who has worked within the sommelier culture might not want to leave...

2018-03-1351 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk James Conaway is a Moralist in the ValleyJames Conaway is the author of "Napa: The Story of an American Eden," "The Far Side of Eden: New Money, Old Land, and the Battle for Napa Valley," and "Napa at Last Light: America's Eden in an Age of Calamity," a trilogy of books about wine and wineries in California's Napa Valley.James argues that serious changes are needed if the Napa Valley is to survive as an agricultural eden in the future. He points out threats to the Valley from climate change, limited resources, increased vineyard and winery development, and an emphasis on welcoming more and m...

2018-03-0757 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Reinventing the Cork with Dominique Tourneix of DIAMDominique Tourneix is the Director General of DIAM Bouchage, a company specializing in reconstructed cork closures for wine.Dominique discusses the causes of cork taint in wine and the presence of volatile compounds within traditional cork. He examines the part that wine cork plays in both preventing and allowing for the oxidation of wine, as well as the useful life of a cork. He also explains the alternative solution that his company offers to the traditional wine cork, and how it can be seen as a winemaking tool. Dominique further gives an overview of the global market...

2018-03-031h 08 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Enrico Pozzesi Remembers His Friend Giulio GambelliEnrico Pozzesi is the owner of Fattoria Rodano, the winery located within Castellina in Chianti, in Tuscany, Italy.Enrico discusses his wines and vineyard property in this episode, as well as the varying conditions that were presented by different vintages. He also discusses his friendship with an advisor to his winery, Giulio Gambelli. Gambelli in the years since his death has become a legendary figure, known for his incredible wine tasting ability and for the wines he helped create at many properties, including Rodano, Case Basse, Montevertine, and Bibbiano. Though mostly unheralded during his own lifetime, Gambelli...

2018-02-1737 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Anne Parent Shares the Secret to Understanding PommardAnne Parent and her sister Catherine run Domaine Parent, based in the Burgundy village of Pommard. They also control the micro-négociant known as Jacques Parent et Compagnie.Anne describes the differences between the key crus of Pommard, relating how Pommard Epenots is distinct from Pommard Les Rugiens. She also describes her vineyard holdings on the hill of Corton. Anne recounts the difficulties of recent vintages in the area, and discloses some of her favorite years for her wines. She talks about different vineyard and winemaking decisions that have resulted from the conditions of varying harvests, and g...

2018-02-1035 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Ray Coursen Recalls the Napa Valley of the 1980s and BeforeRay Coursen is the owner and founding winemaker of Elyse Winery as well as Jacob Franklin Wines, in California's Napa Valley. He is also involved with winemaking for Purple Heart Wines, benefiting the Purple Heart Foundation.Ray relates how he arrived in the Napa Valley in the 1980s, and shares conversations he had with several wine world figures at that time. He discusses the history of some key vineyard sites, as well as the attributes of numerous grape varieties that he works with. Ray also divulges some of his unusual winemaking techniques. Further, Ray points out what...

2018-01-2047 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Chisa Bize Found a Family in Savigny-les-BeauneChisa Bize runs Domaine Simon Bize et Fils in Burgundy's Savigny-les-Beaune.Chisa describes her own upbringing in Tokyo, and explains how a chance meeting with Patrick Bize led her to Burgundy, where she is now in charge of the Bize family domaine. Chisa details the differences between the various crus that Bize cultivates, and explains how her approach to farming has shifted over time. She also shares her thoughts on personal growth in response to some tough events.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

2018-01-1452 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Aldo Vacca on the History and Future of BarbarescoAldo Vacca is the Managing Director of the Produttori del Barbaresco, in the Barbaresco zone of Italy's Piemonte region.Aldo discusses the foundations of Barbaresco as a delimited zone, and talks about the origins of the Produttori del Barbaresco. He gives a sense of how the winemaking at the Produttori has evolved over time. He also describes the characteristics of some of the important crus of the Barbaresco area, and addresses the differences between some recent vintages and those of the past. While explaining how Barbaresco has developed over the course of a century and more, Aldo...

2018-01-021h 16 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Jean Gonon on Why Every Vintage Should be DifferentJean Gonon works with his brother Pierre at Domaine Pierre Gonon in the Northern Rhône Valley of France, within the Saint-Joseph appellation.Jean speaks about the importance of farming, vine selection, and constant care in this discussion, while asserting that the winemaking that follows is quite simple. He also gives a history of Saint-Joseph as an appellation, and as a terroir. Jean explains why his wines taste as they do, in relation to where they come from and the type of vines involved. And he gives his impressions of different grape varieties, like Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne, a...

2017-12-191h 13 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Five 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 40 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Drinking with the MinotaurErin Scala explores the renaissance of winemaking happening today on the Greek island of Crete.Erin narrates a tour through the Crete wine regions near the towns of Heraklion, Chania, and Sitia, and gets answers about grape varieties like Vidiano, Thrapsathiri, Malvasia di Candia, Kotsifali, Liatiko, Plyto, and more.This episode contains interviews with winemakers and wine professionals working on Crete, including:Nikos Douloufakis (Douloufakis Winery)Antonis Dourakis (Dourakis Winery)Zacharias Diamandakis (Diamandakis Winery)Abbot Filotheos Spanoudakis (Toplou Monastery)John Masaoutis (Oenologist)Yiannis St...

2017-12-0845 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Patrick Comiskey on the High Highs and Market Lows of American SyrahPatrick Comiskey is a wine writer for "Wine & Spirits" Magazine as well as the "Los Angeles Times." He is also the author of the book "American Rhône: How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink."Patrick recounts the origins of Rhône grape varieties like Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne in America, and points out some of the winemakers who brought those varieties to prominence in California and Washington State. He provides a timeline for the development of those Rhône grapes in the United States, and discusses some of the market successes and cha...

2017-11-2551 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Samuel Guibert on the Unique Blend of Mas de Daumas GassacSamuel Guibert is a co-owner and winemaker at the Mas de Daumas Gassac winery, in the Languedoc region of France.Samuel goes into detail about the unusual red and white wines of Mas de Daumas Gassac, a winery that blends Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Tannat and a number of other grape varieties together with Cabernet Sauvignon for their red. Samuel explains the setting of the individual vineyards that compose Mas de Daumas Gassac, the wine history of the surrounding Languedoc region, and the evolution of the winemaking at his winery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

2017-11-121h 05 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk The Transformation of Lodovico AntinoriLodovico Antinori is a partner in Tenuta di Biserno, in the Maremma area of Tuscany, and was the founder of Ornellaia in Bolgheri. He is also a partner in Tenuta Campo di Sasso.Lodovico is open and frank in his assessment of his career, discussing his family's position within Tuscan wine, his own important trip to California, and the rise of Super Tuscan wines like Ornellaia. He describes founding Ornellaia with the help of Andre Tchelistcheff, the later influence of Michel Rolland, and the rise to fame of Ornellaia and Masseto. He then discusses what led him...

2017-11-111h 01 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Peter Liem's Insider Guide to ChampagnePeter Liem is the publisher of ChampagneGuide.net, as well as the author of the book "Champagne: The Essential Guide to the Wines, Producers, and Terroirs of the Iconic Region."Peter Liem returns to the show for an interview about Champagne. Peter has been tasting the wines of Champagne professionally for twenty years, and has lived in that region for the last ten years. In this interview he discusses the terroirs of the Champagne region, and gives tips for better evaluating the wines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

2017-10-151h 07 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Doug Frost is a Double MasterDoug Frost is both a Master Sommelier and a Master of Wine, who resides in Kansas City, Missouri. Doug does wine and spirits consulting in a range of fields, and works as a wine writer.Doug reflects on his career in restaurants, distribution, writing, and consulting in this conversation, touching on his varied adventures in the wine and spirits trade. He remembers cellar visits in the Rhone Valley, describes the wine scene in Kansas City over the years, and speaks to the changes within the Master Sommelier program. He also articulates his thoughts on hospitality, service, and...

2017-10-081h 21 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Victor Hazan and the Problem of Italian WineVictor Hazan wrote the book "Italian Wine", which was published in 1982. He also co-wrote several Italian cookbooks with his wife, the late Marcella Hazan.Victor Hazan speaks about his lifelong search for authentic Italian ingredients and expressions, an ethusiasm he shared with his wife of many years, Marcella Hazan. Victor details the start of his wine writing career, and confesses why he left off writing his second book on Italian wine. He also provides portraits of some of the key vintners he met along his travels, such as Antonio Mastroberardino and Renato Ratti.See Privacy...

2017-09-2952 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Becky 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 35 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Bill Easton Ignored the 90s Monster WinesBill Easton is the proprietor and winemaker at both Easton Wines and Domaine de la Terre Rouge in Amador County, California.Bill describes an era of post-Prohibition California winemaking that has largely disappeared, and explains why he decided to pioneer Rhone grape varieties in a corner of the state that was little known. Bill also is frank about his stylistic choices, and his decision not to embrace the fashionable 1990s style of big wines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-09-1447 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Swedish Sommelier Totte Steneby on Restaurant Success and DisasterTotte Steneby is the Beverage Manager of Portal Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden. He is also an importer of Burgundy wine into Sweden, and a European brand ambassador for both the Sandhi and Domaine de la Cote wineries of California.A former child actor, Totte Steneby discusses his sommelier career, having worked at a number of top restaurants in Sweden. He shares some of the difficult moments he has experienced during restaurant work as well, including one hard opening gone wrong. Totte also describes the Swedish wine market, which has dramatically changed in recent years.See...

2017-09-051h 11 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Gianluca Garofoli on One Hundred Years of VerdicchioGianluca Garofoli works with his family at the Garofoli winery, in the Marche region of Italy.Gianluca Garofoli discusses in-depth the wine history of the Marche, as well as the native grape varieties Verdicchio and Montepulciano. This conversation is an insider's guide to the Castelli di Jesi sub-zone of the Marche, and Gianluca provides rich detail about the winemaking there. Vineyard characteristics, vine training, weather conditions, soil types, vintages, and winemaking styles are all covered, as well as the changes in the wines of region over time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

2017-08-2856 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Giampaolo Venica Remembers a Different FriuliGiampaolo Venica works with his family at the Venica winery, in the Friuli region of Italy.Giampaolo Venica describes the Friuli as a region that has changed significantly in recent decades, and which is still in flux today. He notes the many changes in grape plantings and wine styles within the Collio, and questions what types of wines from the Friuli may find resonance with consumers in the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-08-2334 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Cherasco Barolo Survives Today Solely Because of Marchese Umberto Fracassi Ratti MentoneMarchese Umberto Fracassi Ratti Mentone is the sole producer of a Barolo from the Cherasco sub-zone of Italy's Piemonte region. His family has owned vineyard land in the Cherasco area for centuries, and the Marchese, who is now over 80 years old, tends to the family parcel at the edge of the Barolo zone.This is a rare encounter with the Marchese, who rarely grants interviews. The conversation ranges across decades and even centuries of history in the Piemonte, covering the Roman period, the reign of the Savoy Dukes, World War II, and the great growth of Barolo...

2017-08-1724 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk The Complete Stephen BrookStephen Brook is a prolific author of anthologies, travel books, and a wide range of wine books published over the last thirty years, including "The Complete Bordeaux," "The Wines of Germany," "The Wines of California," "Wine People," "The Wines of Austria," and "Bordeaux: People, Power, and Politics."Stephen has also been a Contributing Editor to Decanter Magazine since 1996. Stephen revisits his wine writing career in this interview, recounting his adventures and undertakings in several different wine producing countries, and recognizing how those places and the people he has met have changed over time. He also takes a...

2017-07-231h 08 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Elena Pantaleoni Remembers When Making Natural Wine Felt LonelyElena Pantaleoni is the proprietor of the La Stoppa winery in Italy's Emilia.Elena Pantaleoni was pulling out international grape varieties from her vineyard in the mid-1990s, just when the acclaim for such wines was highest. And she embraced a Natural wine approach long before it became fashionable in the market. Why did she make those moves? Elena discusses in this interview the decision making that has set her apart from the pack in the Emilia and in Italy. In the end, she says, she didn't want to copy someone else from someplace else....

2017-06-171h 08 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Christian Moueix on 50 Years of Pomerol and Napa ValleyChristian Moueix is the president of Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, based on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France. He oversees several properties in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion, including Chateau La Fleur-Petrus, Chateau Trotanoy, and Chateau Hosanna. Christian is also the owner of the Dominus Estate and Ulysses wineries in the Napa Valley of California.Christian opens up about his family life and career in this interview, touching on the post-war era of Pomerol, through the 1980s in Napa Valley - which turned out to be a fulcrum period of change for that region - and up through his recent b...

2017-06-022h 04 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Sommelier Victoria James is a Rosé BelieverVictoria James is the Wine Director of Piora restaurant, in New York City's West Village, and the co-author of "Drink Pink: A Celebration of Rosé."Victoria discusses her shift from diner waitress to fine dining sommelier, and opens up about the process of co-authoring a book with a new boyfriend. This episode will take you to all sorts of unexpected places, including Piemonte's Saluzzo, a lunch table in Provence, into a legendary Lower Manhattan wine cellar, and ringside for a knife fight at a Greek diner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

2017-05-241h 05 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Michael Garner Remembers the Great Personalities of the Piemonte, including Giovanni Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello, and many othersMichael Garner co-authored the book "Barolo: Tar and Roses - A Study of the Wines of Alba" and is writing the forthcoming "Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona."Michael Garner helped write one of the classic texts on the Piemonte and Barolo. In this episode Michael narrates a lively journey through his meetings with Giovanni Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello, Violante Sobrero, Luciano Sandrone, Lorenzo Accomasso, Beppe Colla, and many more Great names and personalities of the Langhe region in Italy. Plus Michael provides a bonus sneak peek on the topics of his forthcoming book, "Amarone and the F...

2017-05-011h 19 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Beppe Colla is one of the Founding Fathers of BaroloBeppe Colla, who was born in 1930, literally defined what Barolo is today through his work at the Prunotto winery in the Piemonte of Italy.Beppe Colla was one of the first to introduce single vineyard Barolo to consumers, and he helped lay down the guidelines that shape the wines of the region today. This is a rare interview with Beppe Colla, who is now blind and lives in retirement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-04-2958 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Steven Spurrier on the Day that Changed EverythingSteven Spurrier is a Consulting Editor for Decanter Magazine.Steven is famed for conducting the "Paris Tasting" of 1976, wherein wines from California bested the French in a blind tasting. He discusses that day in May '76 in this episode, providing a front row seat to what happened. He also shares surprising details from his life before and after.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-04-201h 04 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Mapmaker Alessandro Masnaghetti Studies the Borders Between Wine CulturesAlessandro Masnaghetti is the editor of Enogea, a wine newsletter that has published several groundbreaking maps of wine regions.Alessandro discusses how he went from nuclear engineer to mapman, and the influence that Italian wine journalist Luigi Veronelli had on his career. He also talks about Beppe Colla, a key figure in the history of the Piemonte, and discusses the rationale for focusing on specific crus from that region. And Alessandro gives some well thought out advice to those looking to better understand the crus of Barolo and Barbaresco. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

2017-04-171h 25 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk 100% Whole ClusterErin Scala delves into the evolving conversation around whole cluster, one of the biggest questions in winemaking. One hundred percent whole cluster? Not all wines are, but this episode sure is.Why might a winemaker choose to use the stems, as well as the grapes, in their winemaking? Or why might they discard those stems? Erin Scala looks at the reasoning presented by some key winemakers from around the world.This episode features interviews with:Jean-Nicolas Meo of Meo-Camuzet (Burgundy)Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Con...

2017-04-0845 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Frederic Lafarge Shares the Family Secrets to Making Great BurgundyFrederic Lafarge operates Domaine Michel Lafarge with his family, with cellars located in the Burgundian town of Volnay, in France. Frederic and his wife Chantal also recently began the Lafarge-Vial domaine, with holdings in the Beaujolais crus of Fleurie, Chiroubles, and Cote de Brouilly.In this interview Frederic goes deep into the explanation of his winemaking for the various crus and grape varieties (including Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay, and Aligote Doree) that he works with. There are several surprising revelations, and Frederic explains quite well why, for example, he chooses to use stems with Gamay when he...

2017-03-2758 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Randall Restiano Shares Strategies for Buying WineAt the time of this interview, Randall Restiano was the Wine Director of the Eli Zabar restaurant group as well as the Eli's List retail shop in Manhattan.Randall Restiano discusses wine buying strategies for restaurants and for retail. He suggests finding out what you don't like, thinking for the long term, being careful about large purchases, and focusing in on no more than two countries of origin for wine. Randall also has several principles that he keeps in mind when he evaluates every potential wine purchase. He shares those principles and more from his personal experience o...

2017-03-141h 10 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Patricio Tapia on the New Generation of Wine in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and BrazilPatricio Tapia is the author of the "Descorchados" wine guide to South America. He is also a Senior Correspondent for "Wine & Spirits" Magazine, responsible for covering the wines of Argentina, Chile, and Spain.Patricio Tapia describes both the history and the future for wine in South America, looking at each generation of siginificant winemakers in Argentina and Chile, and discussing the diversity of grape varieties, winemaking methods, and regions across Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Uruguay. Patricio makes clear that each country is distinctly different, with an individual history of immigration shaping the realities for the different sectors...

2017-03-111h 02 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Marika Vida-Arnold Balances Being Mom with Being a SommMarika Vida-Arnold is the Wine Director of the Ritz-Carlton Central Park New York City and also has her own consulting business, Vida et Fils.Marika discusses her strategies for balancing sommelier work with her priorities as a mother of two children. How does she find balance with her schedule, commitments, and budgets to best get to the sort of life she wants for herself and her family? What are the important ins and outs of working with wine in a luxury hotel? And what needs to be kept in mind when operating as a wine consultant? Marika ad...

2017-03-0656 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Arnaud LambertArnaud Lambert manages Chateau de Breze and Domaine de Saint-Just in the Loire Valley of France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-03-041h 00 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Philippe NewlinPhilippe Newlin is Head of Duclot La Vinicole USA, the importer and distributor of Bordeaux wines from France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-02-221h 04 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Rhone Grape Varieties Throughout CaliforniaErin Scala takes a tour of Syrah and Grenache vineyards throughout California, and talks with winemakers working with Rhone grape varieties in that state.The following winemakers and vineyard professionals are interviewed within this episode:Chris Pittenger (Skinner Vineyards)Gideon Beinstock (Clos Saron)Randall Grahm (Bonny Doon Vineyard)David Gates, Jr. (Ridge Vineyards)Bob Lindquist (Qupe)Ryan Roark (Roark Wine Company)William Allen (Two Shepherds)Larry Schaffer (Tercero Wines)See Privacy Policy at...

2017-02-2036 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Fred MerwarthFred Merwarth is the winemaker and vineyard manager at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, a winery and vine nursery in the Finger Lakes of New York State that Fred also co-owns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-02-191h 06 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Larry StoneLarry Stone returns to the show to speak about his Lingua Franca winery and LS Vineyards, both located in Oregon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-02-151h 14 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Stefano AlmondoStefano Almondo works with his family at Giovanni Almondo, a producer in the Roero zone of Italy's Piemonte. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-02-1242 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Frederic MugnierFrederic Mugnier is the proprietor of Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, located in the Burgundy village of Chambolle-Musigny, in France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-02-111h 11 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Ehren JordanEhren Jordan is the proprietor of the Failla winery, located in St. Helena, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-01-312h 01 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Heidi SchrockHeidi Schrock runs the Heidi Schrock winery with her family in Rust, within Austria. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-01-2855 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Bill Nesto and Frances Di SavinoBill Nesto and Frances Di Savino are co-authors of "The World of Sicilian Wine," as well as "Chianti Classico: The Search for Tuscany's Noblest Wine."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-01-241h 14 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Dangerous Drinking Between Erdogan and ISIS in TurkeyKatie Parla returns to I'll Drink to That! to discuss the situation for wine and other alcoholic beverages in Turkey today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-01-1845 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Favorite EpisodesRegular listeners of I'll Drink to That! discuss some of their favorite episodes, and Erin Scala tracks down signature clips from those interviews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-01-1335 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Erwan FaiveleyErwan Faiveley runs Domaine Faiveley as well as Maison Joseph Faiveley, both based in the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Burgundy, France. He also runs Domaine Billaud-Simon in Chablis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2017-01-0844 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Aldo VairaAldo Vaira, together with his family, runs the G.D. Vajra winery in Piemonte's Barolo zone.Also in this episode, Erin Scala takes a look at grape varieties that are outliers in their areas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-12-311h 01 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk David WhiteDavid White is the founder of the website Terroirist.com and the author of the book "But First, Champagne: A Modern Guide to the World's Favorite Wine."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-12-181h 13 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Hardy WallaceHardy Wallace returns to the show to discuss his work for Dirty & Rowdy in California, as well as his new side project, called Clothing Optional.Also in this episode, Erin Scala gives a contemporary survey of the world's Mourvedre options.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-12-141h 16 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Cristiana TiberioCristiana Tiberio works with her family at the Tiberio winery in Abruzzo, Italy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-12-141h 09 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Clement BarautClement Baraut was a longtime consultant in the Loire Valley of France before starting Domaine Clement Baraut to pursue Savennieres and Grolleau wines of his own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-12-071h 26 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Haley MooreAt the time of this interview, Haley Moore was Wine & Spirits Director of the Stock & Bones Company, a group of restaurants located in San Francisco, Oakland, and Portland, Oregon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-11-0534 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Isabelle LegeronIsabelle Legeron is the author of the book "Natural Wine: An Introduction to Organic and Biodynamic Wines Made Naturally," and the founder of the RAW WINE fair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-11-051h 12 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Vittorio FioreVittorio Fiore and his family own the Poggio Scalette winery in Tuscany as well as Castelluccio in Romagna, Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-11-0348 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Ben HowkinsBen Howkins is a founding director of the Royal Tokaji Wine Company in Hungary.Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses Tokaji wines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2016-11-011h 00 $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Levi DaltonSteve Wildy, formerly of the Vetri Family Restaurants, returns to the show to interview Levi Dalton as I'll Drink to That! turns three years old.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2015-05-211h 31

The Morning After Episode 119: David Rosengarten on Oyster Week Wine and after the Earthquake with Levi Dalton, “man on the ground” in NapaThis week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer kick off the new radio season with some notable food news including the recent shortage on rosé, Taco Bell’s ‘authentic’ menu items, as well as a controversy involving pizza bagels. In the top half of the show, Sari and Jessie speak with sommelier, author, and host of the popular podcast I’ll Drink to That!, Levi Dalton on the phone from Napa to give his take on the recent earthquake and how it has and most likely will affect the California wine industry. David Rosengarten (journalist, televisio...

2014-09-0800 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Levi DaltonAbe Schoener (of The Scholium Project) interviews Levi about the I'll Drink to That! podcast, writing, working (and not working) as a sommelier, and Orange wine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2014-02-2057 min

The Morning After Episode 68: Ian MacGregor & Levi DaltonWhat does it mean to be a fishmonger? Or perhaps a sommelier with a podcast? This week on The Morning After Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are figuring it out with Ian MacGregor of The Lobster Place and Levi Dalton of I’ll Drink to That!. First, Jessie and Jen revisit a classic “Front of House” segment. Then, they jump into with Ian- the Chief Fishmonger for The Lobster Place. Find out how Ian’s family industry got him into the business of hocking crustaceans. How has the evolution of New York City’s neighborhoods affected the retail and wholesale...

2013-04-2100 min $I\'ll Drink to That! Wine Talk$

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk Marta Rinaldi and Fabio AlessandriaDuring the 2012 grape harvest in the Piemonte region of Italy, Levi sat down separately with two vigneron. This episode consists of short interviews with Marta Rinaldi of the the Giuseppe Rinaldi winery in the Barolo commune and Fabio Alessandria of the G.B. Burlotto winery in the Verduno commune.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2013-02-0139 min