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Whine About WineWine is Calling and I Must Go!Send us a textTakeaways from this episode of Whine About WineWine is an essential part of Easter celebrations.A Bordeaux wine pairs well with ham and berry sauces.The Italian wine discussed is easy to drink and versatile.Hazelnut spread can be used in various culinary applications.Customer engagement is key for sourcing unique products.The hosts encourage listeners to reach out for specific wine requests.Quality products often come from small producers.Understanding wine regions enhances the tasting experience.Pairing wine with food elevates...2025-05-0107 minWhine About Wine“I drink wine when I am happy, and when I am sad.” Good bye Winter! Hello Spring!Send us a textPRAHOVA VALLEY Pinot Noir, RomaniaMany people aren’t familiar with Romanian wines, but if you’re a fan of French wines, you’ll likely appreciate the structure of Romanian wines as well. This is because Romania and France are located at similar latitudes in the northern hemisphere. In fact, Romania is renowned for producing exceptional Pinot Noirs. This wine presents a delicate and bright ruby red color, enticing the eye with its vibrant hue. On the nose, it offers the aroma of ripe red fruits like strawberries and raspbe...2025-03-1605 minWhine About WineIs it Possible to Craft Old World Wine with Sustainable Farming Practices?Send us a textPeterson Wines says YES!PETERSON Zinfandel, CaliforniaA true family-owned and operated winery for over 30 years in California, Peterson Winery prides itself with crafting old-world style wines with sustainable farming practices. This Zinfandel is a remarkable example of a traditional field blend, where a small but thoughtful inclusion of other red and white grape varieties adds an intriguing layer of complexity. Despite making up just 3% of the blend, the additional grapes—likely contributing fresh acidity or subtle aromatic nuances—work harmoniously with the bold Zinf...2025-03-0213 min
Whine About WineThe First Kiss and the First Glass of Wine are Always The Best!Send us a textJoin us for a survey of three wines from Tamburini and a wonderful recipe featuring DOMA Roasted Red Pepper Strips! TAMBURINI Il Castelluccio, ItalyHere is a fun fact! This crisp combination of Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes was an original Chianti blend. Straw yellow in color with greenish highlights, it has an intense and aromatic bouquet reminiscent of broom, banana, orange blossom and rose. It has a full-bodied taste, with a lingering aroma and a good level of acidity. Enjoy with light cheeses, fresh fruits, shellfish and light pasta...2024-02-0713 min
AtomicErgo PodcastAtomicErgo Podcast Episode 8 with Dr. Sergio Sgro, PhD, CEOE, CQOIn this episode Earl-Ray and Dr. Sergio Sgro discuss quality systems management and the value that having efficient and effective processes in place provides for an organization. They also go into a mini-tutorial of Lean principles for those of you who are less familiar with this concept.
Dr. Sergio Sgro was an associate professor in Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University for over 12 years where he currently teaches courses in quality systems, Six Sigma, Lean Enterprises, ISO 9001, and advanced material processing. He began his early career as a steel worker and certified welder before returning...2023-06-1315 min
Whine About WineThe Good, the Better and the Organic...Send us a textWINEMAISON ALBERT WINERYLike most of the vineyards we have shared with you, the vineyards of Maison Albert have adeep desire to create a truly organic wine. Only natural methods are used to cultivate thegrapes. For instance, wild plants are grown in an effort to maintain a rich biodiversity andbalance the structure of the soil. Each root generates different micro-organisms which allowthe vine to fully grasp the essence of the terroir. Pesticides, herbicides and other syntheticchemical fertilizers are prohibited. In addition, sheep roam the vineyard and are responsiblefor weeding and preparing the best orga...2022-11-1213 min
Whine About WineGetting Back to Buttonwood Grove...Send us a textFrom a spacious multi-level deck, you can enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the beautifully landscaped grounds. The well-established vineyards produce classic European vinifera grapes including Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Riesling. Vines planted more recently are Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Gewurztraminer.Savor a tasting from your choice of many award-winning wines, then browse the extensive gift shop for the perfect item for yourself or a friend.Enjoy live music all summer long on the spacious deck while enjoying a...2022-10-2711 min
Whine About WineWhen in Rome....Send us a textWelcome to our September 2022 edition of the “A Casa” food and wine club by Pasta and VinoWhen in Rome, do as the Romans do.WINEVINEA DOMINIThe first words pronounced by Benedict XVI, immediately after his election (2005), were: “after thegreat Pope John Paul II, the cardinals elected me, a simple and humble worker of the vineyard of theLord.” From this came the idea of giving the name “Vinea Domini” (latin for the master’s vineyard) toa new range...2022-09-1310 min
Whine About WineNot Your Granny’s Jam!Send us a textPotzinger Sauv Blanc• Winery in southern Styria has existed since 1860• Styria is a mountainous, forested state in southern Austria, known for its wine, spas and castles.• The Sauvignon Blanc is a cross between Traminer and Chenin Blanc.o The name is composed of the two French words sauvage (“wild” or “natural”) and blanc (“white”). And wild is quite apt when it comes to white wine and its characteristic bouquet.o The Sauvignon Blanc impresses with its unique freshness, the taste is often reminiscent of gooseberries, currants with a citrus note, and usually has a rather slender bod...2022-07-3114 min
Whine About WineRed, White & Bubbly - July A Casa'Send us a textWelcome to our July 2022 edition of the “A Casa” food and wine club by Pasta and VinoWe’re celebrating July 4th this month with red, white, and bubbly wine!WINEREVEL OTR URBAN WINERYWhat began as a hobby of wine making by Anthony Maieron and John Coleman is now a boutique urban winery with a full bar and event space. Located in Cincinnati’s historic and progressive OverThe-Rhine neighborhood, they specialize in handcrafted small-batch wines including their Cabernet Sauvignon *Silver Medalist* 2020 Cincinnati International Wine Festival. Other featured wines includethe Malbec, Sangiovese, Carménère, Black Sheep Blan...2022-07-0912 min
Whine About WineThe Vibe of Revel OTRSend us a textJoin Dr. Serg the Wine Guy and Susie as they visit a Pastaandvino.com partner Revel Wine OTR in Cincinnati, Ohio. Revel is a boutique urban winery, full bar, wine collective and event space. Located in Cincinnati's historic and progressive Over-The-Rhine neighborhood, they specialize in handcrafted small batch wines including our Cabernet Sauvignon *Silver Medalist* 2020 Cincinnati International Wine Festival. Other featured wines include our Malbec, Sangiovese, Carménère, Black Sheep Blanc, Black Sheep Rosé and Black Sheep Red Blend Rouge. Revel wines are made 100% onsite with fruit sourced from CA, WA and Chi...2022-07-0110 min
Whine About WineThe Vibe of Revel OTRJoin Dr. Serg the Wine Guy and Susie as they visit a Pastaandvino.com partner Revel Wine OTR in Cincinnati, Ohio. Revel is a boutique urban winery, full bar, wine collective and event space. Located in Cincinnati's historic and progressive Over-The-Rhine neighborhood, they specialize in handcrafted small batch wines including our Cabernet Sauvignon *Silver Medalist* 2020 Cincinnati International Wine Festival. Other featured wines include our Malbec, Sangiovese, Carménère, Black Sheep Blanc, Black Sheep Rosé and Black Sheep Red Blend Rouge. Revel wines are made 100% onsite with fruit sourced from CA, WA and Chile using a process that originated in...2022-07-0110 min
Whine About WineThe Macho Wine.Send us a textCelebrate Father’s Day with a macho wine that pairs well with steak and a bottle of the best Tequila around. You will not be disappointed. This month’s recipe features a stuffed pork chop with an Italian flair. www.pastaandvino.com2022-06-0818 min
Whine About WineMadre' - The Wine of MothersSend us a textJoin Dr. Serg "The Wine Guy" and his bride Susie as they travel to Vinitaly to visit the Italo Cescon Winery. In this episode we discuss the five time award winning white wine known as Madre', or Mother." Also, tune in and learn how to cook pasta like "a real Italian."www.pastaandvino.com2022-05-0418 min
Whine About WineThe Romanian Wines of pastaandvino.comSend us a textExplore Romania’s rich history of traditional winemaking with Cristian Soare. Cristian’s Terra Firma USA, Inc. is the exclusive importer of several Romanian wines. www.pastaandvino.com2022-04-0112 min
Whine About WineThe Romanian Wines of pastaandvino.comExplore Romania’s rich history of traditional winemaking with Cristian Soare. Cristian’s Terra Firma USA, Inc. is the exclusive importer of several Romanian wines.2022-04-0112 min
Whine About WineA Casa Food & Wine Club by Pasta & VinoWelcome to the inaugural edition of A Casa Food & Wine Club by pastaandvino.com. This month's selections will take you on a food and wine tour that will have you salivating from the first taste to the last drop. This month's subscription includes:Apostoli Pinot GrigioTamburini Chianti "THE BOSS"Muraca DIY Italian Pizza KitAstorino Orecchiette Pasta (Little Ears)Please visit us at www.pastaandvino.com to join A Casa!2022-03-0116 min
Whine About WineA Casa Food & Wine Club by Pasta & VinoSend us a textWelcome to the inaugural edition of A Casa Food & Wine Club by pastaandvino.com. This month's selections will take you on a food and wine tour that will have you salivating from the first taste to the last drop. This month's subscription includes:Apostoli Pinot GrigioTamburini Chianti "THE BOSS"Muraca DIY Italian Pizza KitAstorino Orecchiette Pasta (Little Ears)Please visit us at www.pastaandvino.com to join A Casa!www.pastaandvino.com2022-03-0116 min
Whine About WineThe Three Otters of Fullerton WinerySend us a textListen as our guest Matt Weiland chronicals the rich history of Fullerton Wine. Hailing from northern Europe, the Fullerton family speaks many languages, and delights in sharing the language of wine with others. Fullerton Winery crafts elegant and distinctive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that transport you to their special place in the world, Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Fullerton Winery Founded: 2012Winemaker: Alex FullertonOwned & Operated by: Eric and Susanne FullertonFruit Sources: Select Vineyard Partners and Estate Ivy Slope VineyardVarietals: Pinot Noir and ChardonnayViticulture: Organic, Biodynamic, and SustainableTotal Production: 8,000 caseswww.pastaandvino.com2020-05-2514 min
Whine About WineTonnino... The Man Behind the BottleSend us a textTo Antonio, Tonnino wines are more than just a drink. He says, “It’s not just the wine, it’s the man, the life, the livelihood, the love of nature, the yearning to leave the land better.” The winery is therefore not just a resource for production; it’s a way of life. It’s a living, breathing thing. It’s about the community and employees all together as one family. As Antonio says “I may own the land and the territory, but it is not mine to keep - I am only borrowing it for a moment...2020-04-2410 min
Whine About WineThe Blood of JudasSend us a textBlood of Judas! Dr. Serg and Earl-Ray go transatlantic in an interview with Marzia Cordini from Cantine Francesco Montagna in Broni, Italy. Join them as they take a step back in religious and traditional folklore to find out how one of the greatest semi-sweet wines of Italy, Sangue di Giuda, affectionately translated to Blood of Judas, got it’s peculiar name.www.pastaandvino.com2019-04-0112 min
Whine About WineEvery bottle of wine has a story and every story makes a memory...Send us a textJoin Dr. Sergio Sgro and Earl-Ray as they discuss the wines of DiVino Wine Wholesalers. In this episode the guys give you a sneak peak into the Italian wines of DiVino. www.pastaandvino.com2019-03-2614 min
Whine About WineWhine About Wine with Dr. SergSend us a textWhine about Wine with Dr. Serg the wine guy and his buddy Earl-Ray. Yep, it’s true they let someone named Earl Ray have a podcast. Tune in as the guys describe the Sgro Family’s journey from the old country in Italy to becoming one of the USA’s most unique wine distributors. Hear the story of Di Vino Wholesalers as it can only be told by Dr. Serg. www.pastaandvino.com2019-03-0622 min
Whine About WineIf you believe food without wine is breakfast pastaandvino.com is the right place for you!Join Earl-Ray Neal and Dr. Serg the Wine Guy as they bring a bit of Old Country Italy to you. pastaandvino.com is your gateway to true Italian past and vino. Listen a bit and see why we believe every wine has a story and every story is better with wine.2019-03-0500 min
Whine About WineIf you believe food without wine is breakfast pastaandvino.com is the right place for you!Send us a textJoin Earl-Ray Neal and Dr. Serg the Wine Guy as they bring a bit of Old Country Italy to you. pastaandvino.com is your gateway to true Italian past and vino. Listen a bit and see why we believe every wine has a story and every story is better with wine.www.pastaandvino.com2019-03-0500 min