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The Fabulous Peltoncast: Seattle Sports and MorePeltoncast No. 360Ahead of Peltoncast Live this Friday, we share more details about the show before Zach Geballe joins us to select the third finalist in our search for Seattle’s best donut. We’re also toasting to the Kraken winning their first playoff … Continue reading → Continue reading →2023-04-1900 min
peltoncast – The Fabulous PeltoncastPeltoncast No. 360Ahead of Peltoncast Live this Friday, we share more details about the show before Zach Geballe joins us to select the third finalist in our search for Seattle’s best donut. We’re also toasting to the Kraken winning their first playoff game ever. Plus a shocking loss for the Sounders and an ownership change in store for OL Reign.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Russian River Row 2, Hill 56 Pale Ale
5:52 – More details on Peltoncast Live and a few more tickets available
15:00 – Good Day vs. Top Pot with Zach Geballe
43:00 – Everything is fine for...2023-04-1900 minThe Fabulous PeltoncastPeltoncast No. 360Ahead of Peltoncast Live this Friday, we share more details about the show before Zach Geballe joins us to select the third finalist in our search for Seattle’s best donut. We’re also toasting to the Kraken winning their first playoff game ever. Plus a shocking loss for the Sounders and an ownership change in store for OL Reign.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Russian River Row 2, Hill 56 Pale Ale
5:52 – More details on Peltoncast Live and a few more tickets available
15:00 – Good Day vs. Top Pot with Zach Geballe
43:00 – Everything is fine for...2023-04-1900 minpeltoncast – The Fabulous PeltoncastPeltoncast No. 312We ponder the state of the Kraken Curse after it was voted Peltoncast MVP for 2021-22, then discuss the start of the real MLS season for the Sounders, the real start of the Storm’s season and the long-anticipated 800-word listener email on the Seahawks draft.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Cloudburst KEVIN!!! Cold IPA
4:35 – Congrats to the Kraken Curse
23:23 – Call for Seattle’s best BBQ nominations
24:43 – M’s hot takes: A new hope
34:09 – Sounders turn attention to MLS regular season
37:34 – Storm shine in season opener, struggle on road
44:22 – UW s...2022-05-1000 minThe Fabulous PeltoncastPeltoncast No. 312We ponder the state of the Kraken Curse after it was voted Peltoncast MVP for 2021-22, then discuss the start of the real MLS season for the Sounders, the real start of the Storm’s season and the long-anticipated 800-word listener email on the Seahawks draft.
Contents sponsored by Pagliacci Pizza
Intro – Cloudburst KEVIN!!! Cold IPA
4:35 – Congrats to the Kraken Curse
23:23 – Call for Seattle’s best BBQ nominations
24:43 – M’s hot takes: A new hope
34:09 – Sounders turn attention to MLS regular season
37:34 – Storm shine in season opener, struggle on road
44:22 – UW s...2022-05-1000 min
VinePair PodcastEpisode Six - The Tequila BoomIn the sixth episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by Alex Tomlin, Senior Vice President for North America Marketing at Bacardi, LTD, to trace tequila’s evolution from shot culture to America’s most popular spirit, and how the spirit is attracting new devotees across a range of different styles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-3026 min
VinePair PodcastEpisode Five - Sipping on Tequila NeatIn the fifth episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by David Rodriguez, PATRÓN Tequila’s Master Distiller, to discuss some of the differences in PATRÓN’s various expressions of agave, and the best way to enjoy these hand-crafted spirits all on their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-2325 min
VinePair PodcastEpisode Four - How to Enjoy Tequila CocktailsIn the fourth episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by Stephanie Teslar and Egor Polonskiy from PATRÓN Tequila’s Advocacy and Mixology Team to explore a range of tequila cocktails, from classics like the Paloma and Tequila Sunrise to reinventions like the Oaxacan Old Fashioned or the Tequila Negroni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1636 min
VinePair PodcastEpisode Three - The History of the MargaritaIn the third episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by Stephen Halpin, PATRÓN Tequila’s Trade Education and Mixology Manager to investigate the origins of the world’s most popular cocktail, the Margarita, as well as to discuss the ideal methods for preparing the drink, both in its classic form and in some of its most famous variations like the Tommy’s Margarita and the Frozen Margarita. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0938 min
VinePair PodcastEpisode Two - Hacienda PATRÓNIn the second episode of this special six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by Antonio Rodriguez, On-Trade Development Director for PATRÓN Tequila, to discuss some of the ways in which PATRÓN’s production methods are unique and distinctive, how consumers can know if they’re getting a traditionally-made tequila, and how PATRÓN is a part of the broader community in Jalisco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-0231 min
VinePair PodcastEpisode One - How Tequila is MadeWe at VinePair are very excited to share a special podcast series, "Hablando de Tequila con PATRÓN" with all of you. In the first episode of this six-part series, host Zach Geballe is joined by David Alan, PATRÓN Tequila’s Director of Trade Advocacy, to discuss the history of tequila production in Jalisco, the basics of agave cultivation, and the traditional methods that PATRÓN uses to produce their range of tequilas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-2340 min
DisgorgedStacey GibsonZach speaks with Stacey Gibson, partner at Park Avenue Fine Wine in Portland, Oregon, about her journey in wine, moving from fine dining in New York City to retail shop management in Portland, and her love of tinned fish.2021-06-1159 min
Unreserved Wine TalkSalt in Wine, Oyster Pairings + Real Talk with Your SommelierIs food and wine pairing the ultimate goal of every dining experience? Is it okay to tell sommeliers if you don’t like the wine they recommended? What’s it like serving famous captains of industry like Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Seattle-based wine writer, educator and sommelier, Zach Geballe. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How can sommeliers help patrons feel comfortable talking about wine? Is succe...2021-06-0233 min
Unreserved Wine TalkRestaurant Wine Lists Post-Pandemic with Vinepair's Zach Geballe Part 1What was it like being a sommelier at one of Seattle’s most prestigious restaurants as the pandemic started to unfold? How have restaurants and wine lists changed to re-emerge in a post-pandemic world? How are sommeliers pivoting in the wake of the pandemic? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Zach Geballe, co-host and producer of the VinePair podcast as well as the founder of Disgorged Wine. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights Why was Zach fas...2021-05-2635 minDisgorgedJill ZimorskiZach is joined by Master Sommelier Jill Zimorski to discuss her journey through the wine world, her podcast Reading & Drinking, and what makes for a good (and bad) wine book.2021-05-081h 05DisgorgedKristin OlszewskiZach speaks with sommelier Kristin Olszewski, co-founder and CEO of Nomadica Wine, about her journey in wine, the canned wine business, how Kristin defines sustainability in wine and why it's so important for Nomadica, and much more.2021-04-2359 minDisgorgedOset BabürZach speaks with Oset Babür, associate restaurant editor at Food & Wine Magazine, about what the future holds for restaurants and bars, the joys of canned cocktails, and much more.2021-04-101h 02
The Four Top: Wine News and CultureEp. 89: How To Appear Normal at Social EventsIn the final installment of our "Best of The Four Top" series, we seek answers to today’s most pressing questions: Can absurd food and drink discussions get our social juices flowing? Can you nourish your relationship through cookery? And what's it like to be an overnight culinary celebrity? Please enjoy this apropos post-pandemic episode while we record our next season, which will focus on wine!Meet our panelists: Brent Braun is the celebrity sommelier and self-described “wine slob” at OK Omens and Post Familiar Wine. Zach Geballe is the host of the "Vine Pair" podcast, a wine educat...2021-04-0948 minDisgorgedErin JamesThis is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from March 25, 2021 with author Erin James about changes and growth in the Washington wine industry.2021-03-291h 01DisgorgedChristina HartiganThis is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from March 4, 2021 with Christina Hartigan, wine director for Gooseneck Hospitality in Vancouver, British Columbia, about the BC wine industry.2021-03-291h 00DisgorgedLeah JorgensenThis is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from February 25, 2021 with Leah Jorgensen, owner and winemaker at Leah Jorgensen Cellars.2021-03-2957 minDisgorgedKatherine ColeThis is the audio recording of Zach Geballe's conversation from February 11, 2021 with Katherine Cole, author of "Rose All Day" and "Sparkling Wine Any Time," as well as the host of The Four Top, a podcast about current food and drinks issues.2021-03-281h 00
Unreserved Wine TalkOnline Wine Classes Bring the Future Forward with VinePair's Zach GeballeWhere do the worlds of wine and high tech collide? Why has the wine industry been so slow to embrace digital offerings? Should you join an online wine class? Are online wine events here to stay in a post-pandemic world? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm sharing my interview on VinePair Podcast with Zach Geballe. You can find the wines we discussed at www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights When did I start bringing my love for wine and tech together? How did my h...2021-03-2429 min
Cold Cans96 - Delirium Tremens with Zach GeballeThe boys are joined by sommelier, writer, and podcast host Zach Geballe. Things get more serious than expected.2019-10-0458 min
HAPPY HOUR RADIOWinemaker Matt Parish of Lula Cellars & The Story of AsparagusJoin me for a tasty discussion with world winemaker Matt Parish and Lula Cellars of Anderson Valley. Plus, did you know Washington State produces 24 million pounds of asparagus for the US? Get the history of this delicacy and some wine pairings with sommelier Zach Geballe and the Dr. of Asparagus - Alan Schrieber.2019-05-0943 min
The Four Top: Wine News and CultureEp. 53: Ashley Rodriguez | Brent Braun | Zach Geballe | Chad MurphyWhat's it like to suddenly find yourself a celebrity in the wine or culinary world? What sorts of meals should you cook your boo to nourish your relationship? And how can you use food and drink to kickstart party conversations?2018-10-0146 min
VinePair Podcast5 Drinks That Define UsJoin VinePair founder Adam Teeter and sommelier Zach Geballe as they tell you a bit more about themselves via five drinks that have been influential in their lives. The VinePair Podcast is recorded at Cloud Studios in Seattle, Washington. For more information, visit vinepair.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-07-1646 min
DisgorgedDaniele Biondi - ClairinZach chats with Daniele Biondi of La Maison & Velier about the unique and historic spirit of Haiti, clairin, as well as other unique Caribbean rums.2018-07-1100 min
VinePair PodcastWelcome to the VinePair PodcastWelcome to the VinePair Podcast. Join VinePair founder Adam Teeter and sommelier Zach Geballe as they explore the world of wine, beer, and spirits, and the conversations you have with a glass in hand. Recorded at Cloud Studios in Seattle, Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-2201 min
DisgorgedBrendan Stater-West - Wines of BrezeZach talks with Brendan Stater-West, an American winemaker living and working in Saumur, France. They discuss the iconic vineyards of Breze, dealing with Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, as well as challenging long-held notions about viticulture and enology in a region steeped in tradition.2018-01-2700 min
DisgorgedKatherine Cole - Rosé All DayZach chats with wine writer and podcast host Katherine Cole about rosé, covering food and wine for a national audience, and breaking the NYC stranglehold on said coverage.2017-12-0800 min
DisgorgedCappie Peete - Smaller is BetterZach chats with Raleigh sommelier Cappie Peete about studying for sommelier exams and the virtues of smaller markets and smaller wine lists.2017-09-1500 min
DisgorgedMatt Hofmann - American Single Malt WhiskeyZach chats with Master Distiller Matt Hofmann of Westland Distillery, one of the most critically acclaimed producers of single malt whiskey in America, about exploring the terroir of the Pacific Northwest through new strains of barley, oak, peat, and more.2017-08-1000 min
DisgorgedDustin Wilson - From Somm to RetailZach chats with Master Sommelier (and star of the movie "Somm") Dustin Wilson about his past as a sommelier and his present and future as a wine retailer.2017-07-2000 min
DisgorgedAdam Teeter - The Future of the SommelierZach chats with VinePair CEO Adam Teeter about his site's approach and growth, as well as Adam's recent piece about the future of the sommelier position.2017-07-0600 min
DisgorgedEva Burns - Summer CocktailsZach chats with Eva Burns about her favorite summer cocktails and how to put them together for big groups.2017-06-2900 min
DisgorgedKelli White - Napa ValleyZach chats with fellow sommelier and wine writer Kelli White about her book, Napa Valley Then and Now, as well as her recent trip to British Columbia. Find more of Kelli's work at GuildSomm.com or on social media @kelliwhitewine.2017-05-3100 min
DisgorgedChristian Grieb - Washington Sparkling WineZach chats with Christian Grieb, assistant winemaker at Treveri Cellars, about the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in making sparkling wine in Washington's Yakima Valley.2017-05-1000 min
DisgorgedStevie Stacionis - Wine RetailZach chats with Stevie Stacionis, owner of the killer Oakland wine shop Bay Grape. They talk about the challenges and possibilities of selling wine, how to provide wine service in an unconventional setting, and what's most exciting in the world of wine!2017-05-0300 min
DisgorgedStephanie Danler - Learning WineZach chats with best-selling author Stephanie Danler about her novel "Sweetbitter," how she learned about wine, the power of sense memory, and why restaurants now need to have HR departments.2017-04-0500 min
DisgorgedBianca Bosker - Wine ObsessionZach chats with Bianca Bosker, author of the new book "Cork Dork," about her tourney from tech writer to wine obsessive, mindfulness, and how to learn to trust your own sense.2017-03-2900 min
DisgorgedRay Isle - Wine Writing and TourismZach talks with Ray Isle, executive wine editor for Food and Wine Magazine, about the challenges of covering the "wine frontier," great places for wine tourism, and why all wines must die.2017-03-1800 min
Medium PlusZach Geballe - DisGorged, Tasting DemoAn interview with Zach Geballe, Seattle sommelier. Zach is the creator of DisGorged, a new wine-bar popup in Seattle.
Check out DisGorged online:
https://www.disgorgedwine.com/2017-03-112h 11
DisgorgedDr. James Harbertson - Wine ScienceZach talks with Dr. James Harbertson, associate enology professor at Washington State University, about the science of tannins, aroma compounds, and how much more we have to learn about wine science.2017-03-0700 min
DisgorgedJeff Lindsay-Thorsen - Syrah in WashingtonZach talks with sommelier (RN74) and winemaker (WT Vintners) Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen about how each job plays into the other, the unique qualities of Washington Syrah, and building a wine program to fit a specific restaurant.2017-02-2800 min
DisgorgedNick Harkaway - WritingZach talks with award-winning novelist Nick Harkaway about buying wine in London, the challenges of describing food with words, and how the current political climate might ruin home cooking.2017-02-1300 min
DisgorgedPaul Clarke - Cocktail CultureZach talks with Paul Clarke, executive editor of Imbibe Magazine, about the changes in American cocktail culture over the last decade, the whiskey boom, and the surprisingly vibrant cocktail culture of an unexpected city.2017-02-0700 min
DisgorgedBobby Stuckey - Frasca and FriuliZach speaks with Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey about Frasca, his Friuli-focused restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, about the wines of Friuli, modern sommelier culture, and how they keep coming back to Bordeaux.2017-01-2900 min
DisgorgedLuke Wohlers - Walden SelectionsZach talks with Luke Wohlers, owner of Walden Selections, a specialty wine importer and distributor in the Pacific Northwest2017-01-1800 min
DisgorgedAndrea Grimes - Bloody MarysZach chats with Andrea Grimes, freelance journalist and Bloody Mary expert, about the proper way to make the iconic drink, why putting a whole roast chicken on it is stupid, and the agony of store-bought mix.2017-01-0600 min
DisgorgedMichael Claypool - Clay Pigeon WineryZach chats with Michael Claypool, owner and winemaker at Clay Pigeon Winery, one of Portland's top urban wineries, and a fellow oenophile.
For more about Michael's wines, visit www.claypigeonwinery.com
To see Zach's 2016 Case of Wine, go to https://medium.com/@zach_73645/my-2016-case-of-wine-bf556e87e055?source=false---------02016-12-3100 min
DisgorgedLacey Lybeck - Sagemoor VineyardsZach chats with Lacey Lybeck, the Vineyard Manager for Sagemoor Vineyards in Washington's Columbia Valley. Sagemoor Vineyards is comprised of five different vineyard sites (Sagemoor, Bacchus, Dionysus, Gamache, and Weinbau) and sells grapes to over 100 different wineries.2016-12-1900 min
DisgorgedKerry Shiels - Cote BonnevilleZach speaks with Kerry Shiels, award-winning winemaker at Cote Bonneville in Washington's Yakima Valley. Kerry's wines are sourced from Cote Bonneville's estate vineyard, DuBrul Vineyard, one of the most acclaimed vineyards in Washington. Working with exceptional fruit, she crafts wines of both power and balance.2016-12-1400 min
DisgorgedMadeline Puckette - Wine FollyZach and Madeline discuss wine pairings, map making, up-and-coming wine regions, and much more on this fun and lively podcast featuring the NYT best-selling author!2016-12-0700 min
DisgorgedErik Liedholm - Wildwood SpiritsZach and Erik discuss the process and challenges of small batch craft distilling, the current state of the sommelier community, and why everyone should be drinking more Champagne.2016-12-0600 min
DisgorgedDavid Paterson - Tantalus VineyardsZach talks with winemaker David Paterson of Tantalus Vineyards, located in Kelowna, British Columbia, about the unique opportunities and challenges of making wine in the Okanagan Valley, and what the BC wine industry needs to do to bring their world-class wines to a global market.2016-10-3100 min
DisgorgedLeah Jorgensen - Leah Jorgensen CellarsZach chats with Leah Jorgensen, who makes some of the most exciting and dynamic wines in all of Oregon...and she doesn't make any Pinot Noir! Instead, she explore the potential for varietals like Cabernet Franc, Gamay Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc in the Rogue and Applegate Valleys of Southern Oregon. Drawing on the Loire Valley for some inspiration, but aiming to remain true to the unique terroir of those valleys, she crafts exceptional wines, including the stunning "Blanc de Cabernet Franc" that first put her on the map.2016-10-2400 min
DisgorgedHeather Gordon - Blanc de BlondeZach and Heather answer a bunch of reader questions, including what wine region they'd most like to visit, what happens to grapes after they're fermented, and whether either of them would try blue wine (spoiler warning, no!).2016-10-1800 min
DisgorgedRajat Parr - Domaine de la CoteRajat Parr is one of the icons of the American wine world, from his influential role as wine director for Michael Mina to his advocacy for balanced wines with a sense of place. Now, as a wine maker in both California's Santa Rita Hills as well as Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, he has a new and different appreciation for the challenges winemakers face. We chatted a bit about his various wine projects, his upcoming book, and why you can't make great wine from just ok grapes.2016-10-0500 min
DisgorgedErin James - CiderCraftErin James, editor-in-chief of CiderCraft magazine, and author of the upcoming guide to North American Cider (also titled CiderCraft) joins me on the podcast to talk about artisanal cider production, heritage varietals, and why the Red Delicious sucks. Plus we talk about some favorite cider pairings, the right glassware for your cider, and why everyone owes Angry Orchard at least a small debt.2016-09-2900 min
DisgorgedHeather Gordon - Novel Tasting Notes 9.12A fun and lively discussion with the awesome and creative Heather Gordon, aka BlancdeBlonde.com. We tasted a couple of wines and generally shot the breeze about how you can love wine without being snobby about it.2016-09-1400 min
HAPPY HOUR RADIOEugenio Jardim, US Ambass - Wines of Portugal & Seattle Weekly wine columnist Zach GeballeMeet Wins of Portugal Ambassador Eugenio Jardim and Seattle Weekly wine scribe Zach Geballe founder of VineTrainings.com2016-06-2743 min