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The DRINKS.com Podcast: The Business of Online AlcoholEco-friendly Wine Excellence with Mickael Alborghetti - 018In this episode of the Drinks.com podcast, host Brandon Amoroso chats with Mickael Alborghetti, founder and CEO of EthicDrinks. They delve into the evolving landscape of the wine industry, discussing the shift towards sustainable practices, organic production, and innovative packaging. Mickael shares his journey from vineyards in Burgundy to pioneering a wine brand that marries tradition with modern consumer needs, including transparency in wine labeling and the rise of non-alcoholic wines.Buy: https://wineinsiders.com/collections/ethicdrinksHere's what you'll learn:🍇 The transition of the wine ind...2025-03-1325 min
Sniff Sip RepeatEp 20: Southern Italy with our SommToday we’ll be discussing southern Italy with our resident somm, Ferdinando Mucerino. We’ll pour three excellent wines and discuss their uncommon varietals. We'll start with the 2021 vintage of Iddu Catarratto I.G.T. from Sicily, a soft and fresh white wine with citrus and floral notes. Moving on to reds, we'll sip the 2020 L'arca Negroamaro I.G.T wine from Puglia and produced by the Castellani family. This episodes selection is rounded out with the 2020 Cantina di Solopaca Aglianico I.G.P. Sniff Sip Repeat is brought to you by Wine Insiders, leaders in onl...2023-01-2747 min
The Chatty Fox: Conversations With a 20 SomethingNew Year's Resolutions and Being RealisticHappy Wine Wednesday! Thank you for tuning in to my first episode of 2023! Today is a solo episode and of course in light of the new year, I wanted to have a chat on new year's resolutions and basically the psychology behind people making new year's resolutions. I also include some Instagram interactions where I asked my foxy's what their new year resolutions were. Finally, of course I didn't forget about the wine segment this week. The wine lesson and pairing this week also goes with the "new year, new me" attitude by having some vegan chardonnay. I talk...2023-01-1151 min
Sip & SpillHow to Know When Its Time to End a FriendshipToday's episode is all about ending friendships, but that are not toxic. So stay tuned because I'll be breaking down some realizations that I've had, as well as sharing some of the reasons you guys sent to me about why you can, you should end the friendship. I was listening to this podcast called the Mindset Mentor, great podcast, by the way. And the podcast hosts, had an episode called "Fake Friends". In that episode, he was basically talking about how sometimes we keep people around longer than they need to be, or we're around people who are not the...2022-12-1527 min
Sip & SpillAttractive Men Awkward Around Women...It's Two-Cent Tuesday! Where we read your letters and give our two cents on your dating life!
New Episodes Every Tuesday & Thursday! If you need advice on your love life, submit your letters to at this link below: sipandspills.com Join our FB Group "Spill the Tea with Sip & Spill" where every month we are giving away wine to our most engaged member! https://www.facebook.com/groups/664407411172780/about Sip & Spill is offering this 6 Mediterranean Wines package for $45, free shipping, and a free corkscrew in partnership with wine insiders! Click the link below to order yours today: https...2022-11-3021 min
Sip & SpillWhy Was I a "Pick Me Girl?"This week we are diving deep into why was I a Pick Me Girl?
According to the Urban Dictionary, a "pick me girl" is a girl who seeks male validation by indirectly or directly insinuating that she's not like the other girls. For example, she may have or present herself to have more guy friends because they're less problematic and catty than women are.
And I have to be honest, I definitely was that girl that convinced myself that it was okay to have more guy friends because they were less problematic and less dramatic. In th...2022-11-2539 minSip & SpillI Didn't Sleep with Him and He Stopped Texting #TwoCentTuesdayIt's Two-Cent Tuesday! Where we read your letters and give our two cents on your dating life!
New Episodes Every Tuesday & Thursday! If you need advice on your love life, submit your letters to at this link below: sipandspills.com Join our FB Group "Spill the Tea with Sip & Spill" where every month we are giving away wine to our most engaged member! https://www.facebook.com/groups/664407411172780/about Sip & Spill is offering this 6 Mediterranean Wines package for $45, free shipping, and a free corkscrew in partnership with wine insiders! Click the link below to order yours today: https...2022-11-2334 min
The D2Z PodcastThe Ultimate Wine Insider Program and Building Community Relationships with Louis Amoroso - 24Brandon talks with Louis Amoroso, Co-Founder and President of DRINKS’ DTC marketplace Wine Insiders. Louis and Brandon talk about a newly launched program for adventurous wine lovers called the Ultimate Wine Insider, wherein the winner of the program will get 100k and four trips to four continents courtesy of Wine Insiders. They explore how and why the program was created, what they expect from it, how programs like this can build community engagement, and how to participate. Links: Find Brandon Amoroso at https://www.brandonamoroso.com and https://www.electriqmarketing.com F...2022-08-2219 minSniff Sip RepeatEp 19: A Conversation with Benoit CalvetThis week our guest is Benoit Calvet, the founder of Maison Benoit Valerie Calvet in Bordeaux. Benoit and his partner Valerie have been making wine for forty years, producing excellent wines from France, Spain and Italy. They recently partnered with Wine Insiders for our Ruby Anniversary Collection creating a red blend with a very interesting backstory that he shares with me. We’re going to talk about everything from family and the earth’s frequency to hypnotherapy, horses and more. And of course, we’ll taste wine, so pour a glass and join us.For our tasting (timeco...2022-07-2748 min
Green Mountain MysteriesEpisode 55 - Pepe SilviaEverybody remembers that one scene from It's Always Sunny, right? 'course y'all do.It's the end of chapter 5, and the gang decide to try to plan their next move in light of their recent adventures... however, no one is prepared for when a dire piece of critical information comes from an unexpected source. Albion has been dying to talk about the mail, Desdemona plays host yet again, it's Ro's turn to piss off a Warden, and Sylvester auditions his new answering service; with special guest Britty Lea as Kris (Who Works At Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup and...2022-06-261h 03Sniff Sip RepeatEp 18: Meet me at the AbbeyThis week, my guest is Walter Santero, CEO of Abbazia Vineyards, a family-run estate in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. Walter is the fourth generation of his family to continue the winemaking tradition. He and Abbazia recently partnered with Wine on a special Prosecco sparkling wine that is part of our soon-to-be-released Ruby Collection of wines celebrating our 40th anniversary. Walter and I chat about everything from Benedictine monks planting Moscato to Zabaglione, sea turtles, and more. He even explains why Prosecco is the best, so pour a glass and join us.For our tasting (timecode 13:22:00...2022-06-2237 minGreen Mountain MysteriesEpisode 52 - No Good DeedEpisode transcript available hereIt's definitely NOT a good sign when baleful possession by a vile abomination from beyond space and time ISN'T the nadir of your day, right?The gang yet again find themselves face to face with Agent Pyburn, with Mr. Jack forcibly putting in a few words just to make everything worse... and yet, Des' most difficult conversation of the day is still to come. Albion flashes his piece, Desdemona , Ro refuses to participate, and Sylvester gets his souvenir; with special guest Cam Clark as Paul Bunyan.Starring Christine Tardif...2022-05-131h 06Sniff Sip RepeatEp 17: Just Chilean for our 40thThis week we have a special episode to kick off a celebration of our 40th Anniversary at Wine Insiders. We'll travel by glass to the southern hemisphere to sip wines from the gorgeous vineyards of the Maule Valley in Chile. Our guest is Sebastian Cremaschi, CEO of Cremaschi Furlotti family vineyards. He and his siblings are the fourth generation to continue his family's winemaking tradition. We'll learn more about the family history and vineyards, Chilean terroir, Carmenere, etc. While chatting, we'll pour three of their delicious wines.For our tasting, we begin with 2021 Santa Vita Carmenere Rosé, a...2022-05-1245 minSniff Sip RepeatEp 16: Vine-ancial AdviceIt's tax season here in the US! Join our guest host Sumner as he interviews our resident somm Ferdy to get some grape vine-ancial advice. The best investments grow over time, so why not find out more about the specifics of wine that ages well? They taste three wines from our collection that are good buys that get better with time.For this tasting you will hear all about the flavor and aging potential of Château Grand Champ Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Cuvée Vieilles Vignes from France, Porto Lagarada Reserva Ruby Port from Portugal and...2022-04-131h 00Sniff Sip RepeatEp 15: Going Green for St. Patrick's DayWhen it comes to holidays, few are as fun and filled with libations as St. Patrick’s Day. Celebrated annually on March 17th, this Irish holiday gets a lot of love here in the US, so we thought we’d chat with our favorite Irish import. He’ll talk to us about shamrocks and snakes, teach us what a “pratie” is, then taste wine that pairs to the boiled bacon, cabbage and Sheppard’s pie he ate grewing up.My guest today is Tomas O’Grady, a farmer’s son from the west of Ireland who now lives with his f...2022-03-1554 minSniff Sip RepeatEp 14: The Big ChillIn the Northern Hemisphere we're in thick of winter, so we have a very special two-part episode. First, we’re going to talk about wine made by our friendly neighbors to the north in Canada, including the elusive ‘Eiswein’. Then we’ll taste three wines from France and California that we’ve curated to pair to your coziest winter dishes.Our first guest is Robert Stelmachuk, an Advanced Certified Sommelier with over 30 years in the industry who is currently the Wine Director at Mott32 in Vancouver, Canada. Robert was awarded sommelier of the year in 2020 by Vancouver Magazine an...2022-01-251h 02Sniff Sip RepeatEp 13: Last Minute Gift GuideBack by popular demand, guest-host Sumner returns to the table with Wine Insiders Sommelier, Ferdy Mucerino to discuss some fantastic last minute wine ideas for the holiday season. Whether you’re attending a festive gathering and need to just the right bottle to bring along or hope for help with the perfect gift suggestions, this episode offers crowd-pleasing recommendations.The conversation pops off with an exploration of Toro Loco Cava Brut, a citrus-centric sparkler that embodies Spains answer to Champagne. Next up we uncork 2020 Vinum Chenin Blanc, one of South Africa’s most popular white wines (and one...2021-12-1547 minGreen Mountain MysteriesEpisode 47 - Interlude: Family Matters (Part 7)Before we begin chapter five, it's time for another interlude! This time, Thom takes the GM chair as the gang leave Burlington to once again help a family member in need. (Content warning: contains more cursing and violence than usual, somehow)Stuart Wellington from The Flop House podcast joins us as we wrap up this adventure the only way we know how: with a good old fashioned monster fight! But first, the gang head to the Hinterlands Bar to meet someone who isn't terribly amused with their antics. The conclusion of the second interlude chapter; with special...2021-12-111h 45
So BaseballGreat Danes on a Plane, a Roundtable Discussion!!!!Join me, Sacha, Kevin and Dave as we cover every sport under the sun. Sponsored by wineinsiders.com , use promo code SOBASEBALL for 40% off your first order. Must be 21+, please drink responsibly.2021-11-2455 min
So BaseballBraves Score In Bunches to Beat the Baddies!Atlanta have won the World Series and we wanna talk about it. If you like wine, enjoy 40% off at WineInsiders.com with the promo code SOBASEBALL. Please drink responsibly!2021-11-0335 minSo BaseballPost-Halloween World Series Grab Bag!!!Candy, Baseball, MacBook Pros, Soccer, WineInsiders.com (promo code SOBASEBALL) and some MVP talk!!2021-11-0145 minSo BaseballWorld Series Preview!!! (and Dodgers Pitching Mishaps Deep Dive)Go to wineinsiders.com, pick out some wine, and use the promo code SOBASEBALL for 40% off. Please drink responsibly.2021-10-251h 30So BaseballDays of Wine & Baseball!!Dodgers win and we got a sponsor! Go to wineinsiders.com and use promo code SOBASEBALL to get 40% off your first order.2021-10-2238 min
Wisconsin Wine Guy PodcastWine Insiders Spanish Wines Series 2Wine Insiders Spanish Wine ReviewGet $25 off with your first purchase of $50+.http://fbuy.me/v/larschelbyYour #WisconsinWineGuy will be reviewing wines from the online wine company Wine Insiders. I am privileged to have this opportunity to share their wines with you!🍷The format will be Wine Reviews with a twist! Kind of like an On-Demand Wine Tasting. You can purchase the wines and taste with me while I review them as you watch the video. As long as they are in stock.Each Wednesday I'll be reviewing 2 of the 6 wine...2021-10-0959 minSniff Sip RepeatEp 12: Portuguese Wines and PodcastsThis week we travel by glass to the Iberian Peninsula to sip wines from the beautiful vineyards of Portugal. Our guest is our resident sommelier, Ferdy Mucerino, and we'll discuss Chef Nuno Mendes, cuisine, and wine all hailing from the gorgeous country of Portugal while pouring three delicious selections from the Vinho Verde, Tejo, and Duoro regions. For our formal tasting, we begin with 2020 Mar Azul Vinho Verde D.O.C., a spritzy white blend from the Vinho Verde region. Next up is 2019 Tercius Vinho Tinto Tejo, a red blend created by the award-winning winemaker Antonia Barbosa. Fina...2021-10-0634 minWisconsin Wine Guy PodcastWine Insiders Spanish Wines Series 1Wine Insiders Spanish Wine ReviewGet $25 off with your first purchase of $50+.http://fbuy.me/v/larschelbyYour #WisconsinWineGuy will be reviewing wines from the online wine company Wine Insiders. I am privileged to have this opportunity to share their wines with you!🍷The format will be Wine Reviews with a twist! Kind of like an On-Demand Wine Tasting. You can purchase the wines and taste with me while I review them as you watch the video. As long as they are in stock.Each Wednesday I'll be reviewing 2 of the 6 wine...2021-10-0327 minWisconsin Wine Guy Podcast2021 Wine Reviews: Wine Insider WinesWine Insiders Spanish Wine ReviewGet $25 off with your first purchase of $50+.http://fbuy.me/v/larschelbyYour #WisconsinWineGuy will be reviewing wines from the online wine company Wine Insiders. I am privileged to have this opportunity to share their wines with you!🍷I'll be doing these reviews a little different. The format will be like an On-Demand Wine Tasting. You can purchase the wines and taste with me while I review them as you watch the video..Each Wednesday I'll be reviewing 2 of the 6 wines. Below is a list of the...2021-10-0201 min
Complex, Like Wine25: Burn Out, Being Present and Giving Yourself Grace Ft. NadineNadine and I discuss dealing with burn out as creators, not allowing ourselves to be in the present moment with our projects and learning how to give ourselves grace and treat ourselves better. Connect with us on instagram @zarmenda and @radiascreations Check out Nadine's website Queens of Ra!: https://queensofra.com/ Book's Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Yourself-cking-Lilies-Rituals/dp/B081K9SLYJ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3LR1R4VLST5D1&dchild=1&keywords=buy+yourself+the+f+cking+lilies+by+tara+schuster&qid=1632433494&sprefix=buy+yourse%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-2 Watch this episode on Y...2021-09-2943 min
Complex, Like Wine22: Hereditary Mental Illnesses, Affordable Therapy and Anxiety Triggers Ft. ChrisFrom two people who have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, we share our journey with anxiety, the changes we have noticed, our fears, how therapy helped, and knowing your triggers. With any mental health illness or issue, its important to remember you are not alone. There are communities out there that will understand your journey. Connect with me on instagram @zarmenda Book Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2I6JKNT24I753&dchild=1&keywords=the+power+of+now&qid=1628195636&sprefix=the+power%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-1 Guided Mediation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-6f5wQXS...2021-09-0859 minComplex, Like Wine21: Learning Mindfulness, Self-Care and Connecting To Yourself Ft. Michelangelo MarencoWe all deal with stress on some level. It took me a long time to figure out how to recognize my anxiety and learn how to be more mindful of it. Michelangelo shares his discovery with mindfulness and the tools he has learned. We share some of our self-care rituals, favorite self-help books, ways of meditating and learning how to connect to yourself and what makes you grounded. Connect with us on instagram @micruuuuu and @zarmenda Books Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Trap-Struggling-Start-Living/dp/1590305841/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=happiness+trap&qid=1627426860&sr=8-1 htt...2021-09-011h 03Complex, Like Wine20: Integrity, Feeling Discouraged and Doing What You Love Ft. David OrtizWhether you are a creator, entrepreneur or anything else, it can be hard sometimes to not feel discouraged and stuck. David shares his journey with changing career paths multiple times, encountering integrity and lack there of, the importance of supporting other artists and finally connecting to doing what you love. Book Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Give-and-Take-Adam-M-Grant-PhD-audiobook/dp/B00BMBANYY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=takers+and+givers&qid=1626912041&sr=8-1 Connect with David and I on Instagram @zarmenda and @davi_tiz To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jdhEOCcZRskThis week's wine!: https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019-feudo-ducale-falanghina-igp--- This episode is s...2021-08-251h 02Sniff Sip RepeatEp 11: Back to Wine SchoolIt’s back-to-school time, so we want to get a little academic about the art of tasting. Our guest host is Sumner, IT specialist at Wine Insiders, and he speaks with Jonathon Alsop, founder & executive director of the Boston Wine School and a commentator for National Public Radio. Jonathon began writing about wine, food and travel in 1988 and emerged as a wine expert through his syndicated wine column In Vino Veritas. His latest book is Wine Life: A Collection Of Verses. For this episode Sumner and Jonathon will pour and discuss three unique wines: from Italy, Cantina di...2021-08-2541 minComplex, Like Wine18: Journey to Spirituality, Soul Purpose and Energy/Inner Child Work Ft. Kaylee KildahlMy beautiful friend Kaylee opens up to us about spirituality, her journey, childhood traumas, and learning Reiki and inner child work. Her and I met at the wonderful Electric Forest festival in Michigan. It's been a pleasing to still stay in contact with her. This episode is really great if you would like to learn more about energy work, spirituality, and finding your soul purpose. Reach out to us on instagram @zarmenda and @bittersweetkayleeElectric Forest video: https://youtu.be/CJeJ3jatYrQTo listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UrD7pl4zmD4This week's wine!: https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019...2021-08-111h 00Complex, Like Wine17: Homeless Stigmas, Impact from Stressors and Humanizing People Ft. Mel TillekeratneHuge thank you to Mel for spending some time and educating us on the homeless crisis in LA, misconceptions on homeless people, the exterior impacts that can cause homelessness and the importance of humanizing people. Mel on the Kelly Clarkson show: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=216635276836606 The Shower of Hope Links: https://theshowerofhope.org https://www.facebook.com/theshowerofhope Connect with us on Instagram @theshowerofhope and @zarmenda Other organizations mentioned: https://urm.org/solution/?mwm_id=348178356149&gclid=Cj0KCQjwub-HBhCyARIsAPctr7x8ByEA_NLj1ZEIlFf-6u_qFDmafpHQLNQNDlWmDfQepWwJLlaCZXIaAj1tEALw_wcB http...2021-08-0446 minComplex, Like Wine16: Recovery and Vulnerability, Career Changes and Imposter Syndrome Ft. Sophie HochhauserSometimes we all need a reminder that change is ok! Sophie shares with us her story of big events in her life from ski accidents to career changes and understanding rejection, resiliency and imposter syndrome. I loved hearing her perspective and courage! Connect with me on instagram @zarmenda To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/--xUGuMA1UkThis week's wine!: https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019-pierofosco-toscana-rose-igt--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...2021-07-281h 04Complex, Like Wine15: Signs of Toxic Families, How to Cope and Ending Relationships Ft. Krystal GalindoLet's talk all about toxic families. Krystal and I share our experience with growing up with a toxic parent and talk about what are the signs you grew up with a toxic family, the different roles toxic families may have and ways to cope and deal with those members. I share my experience with cutting my relationship with my mother and things to remember when going through that situation. Lastly Krystal shares her experience with Latin families and their perception on mental health and medication. Connect with Krystal and I on instagram @zarmenda and @ittybitseyB...2021-07-211h 00Sniff Sip RepeatEp 10: Que Syrah ShirazWine enthusiasts love to celebrate wine holidays and Shiraz Day is July 22nd, so today we are going to talk about the dark and lovely flavors of this spicy little grape.Our guest today is Ferdinando Mucerino, our resident somm at Wine Insiders who hosts the video series Inside Wine with Ferdy. Prior to the pandemic Ferdy was somm and Wine Director at the Michelin Star awarded Rustic Canyon restaurant in Santa Monica. In 2019, was nominated by Wine Enthusiast magazine for Best Wine Director of the year.For Syrah Day we poured three amazing wines: from France...2021-07-2129 minComplex, Like Wine14: Misconceptions with Paralysis, Do's and Don'ts and Navigating Trauma Ft. Spencer SherwinThis episode was so incredibly fun to record! Huge thanks to Spencer for his fun energy and humor while sharing and educating us his story about his accident and recovery with paralysis. He shares the misconceptions of what being paralyzed are and tells us the do's and don'ts when interacting with someone in a wheel chair and also shares ways he coped and processed his trauma. Connect with us on instagram @zarmenda and @spencerthehomosapien To watch this episode on all other platforms: https://youtu.be/kP42VFdau60This week's wine!: ht...2021-07-141h 19Complex, Like Wine13: Societal Pressures on Men, Insecurity and Intrinsic Motivation Ft. Adrian RamirezThis one is all about the guys! Adrian shares his experience with societal pressures of what men should be and act. We discuss male insecurity, vulnerability, and how to navigate that for your mental health, and also discuss ways to find motivation. Thanks to Adrian for giving us more understanding from the male's perspective!Get connected with me on instagram @zarmendaTo watch this Episode on Youtube!: https://youtu.be/tdCPUJrhfy4This week's wine!: https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019-cantus-primitivo-di-puglia-igt--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...2021-07-0759 minSniff Sip RepeatEp 9: Grilling and Fathers with Chef Tim HollingsworthFather's Day and summer are both just around the corner, so we're going to talk grilling and grilling wines as well as cooking with kids and urban farms!Our grilling expert guest is award-winning chef and restaurateur, Chef Tim Hollingsworth, known most recently for his Los Angeles restaurants Otium downtown and C.J. Boyd's Barbecue at the Field L.A. as well as for his previous tenure of 13 years at Thomas Keller's French Laundry, including four years as Chef de Cuisine. Tim wowed audiences worldwide when he won Netflix's global culinary competition on the series T...2021-06-1658 minSniff Sip RepeatEp 8: Meet Me At The Club: Spring ReviewMeet Me At The ClubAre you a Wine Insiders club member? Have you already received an introductory box and are now exploring your Winter assortment? If so, we have a very special unboxing review of your wines to help you get the most out of every sip.In this episode, we walk through each bottle to offer you flavor notes, regional insights, behind-the-bottle stories, and, of course, perfect pairings.To find out why each bottle was selected we went straight to the source to speak with Tyson Koster, a winemaker and now...2021-06-091h 01
Sip & SpillI'm 23 and I Never Had a Girlfriend Before! | r/askreddit How to Get a GirlfriendNever had a girlfriend before! We are 2 Black Women giving dating advice every Tuesday for our segment #TwoCentTuesday where we give our two-cents on your dating life every Tuesday! We discuss all things dating and relationship advice during our girl talk while sipping on our favorite wines!
This week we are reading more r/askreddit letters and giving out Two-Cents
Let us know your opinions!
If you need advice on your love life, submit your letters to at this link below:
linktr.ee/sipandspills
Join our FB Group "Spill the Tea with Sip & Spill" where every month we are giving...2021-05-1122 min
Grape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #616 – Uncorked on Broadway With Ferdinando MucerinoIt’s a wine-themed benefit like no other, so who better to walk us through it than Italian-born Sommelier Ferdinando Mucerino; a true original. Named 2019 Best Wine Director by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Ferdinando could make watching paint peel a really great time.
So imagine being one of the hosts of this virtual superstar-studded benefit for Teen Cancer America. Ferdinando will walk participants through a world-class tasting integrated into a Broadway production like no other!
Teen Cancer America, the national non-profit founded by The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, is partnering with Wine Insiders to host “Uncorked with Broadway,” a virtua...2021-05-1043 minGrape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #616 – Uncorked on Broadway With Ferdinando MucerinoIt’s a wine-themed benefit like no other, so who better to walk us through it than Italian-born Sommelier Ferdinando Mucerino; a true original. Named 2019 Best Wine Director by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Ferdinando could make watching paint peel a really great time.
So imagine being one of the hosts of this virtual superstar-studded benefit for Teen Cancer America. Ferdinando will walk participants through a world-class tasting integrated into a Broadway production like no other!
Teen Cancer America, the national non-profit founded by The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, is partnering with Wine Insiders to host “Uncorked with Broadway,” a virtua...2021-05-1043 minSniff Sip RepeatEp 7: Sauvignon Blanc, the Wild GrapeThis Friday, May 7th, is Sauvignon Blanc Day, so we’re going to do a deep dive on one of the most popular varietals there is and taste three wines from our collection. I’ll get technical with Ferdinando Mucerino, our resident somm, to find out everything there is to know about this beloved grape. We’ll hear some history, learn about the flavor notes and popular styles, then taste a few of their wines from our collection.Also, because Sunday is Mother's Day in the US I'll be joined by Jake from Wine Insiders for a couple...2021-05-0530 min
Sip & SpillMy Crush Has No Idea I Like Him | Two Cents TuesdayOMG! My Crush Has No Idea I Like Him!
Soooo...it's time to read some letters from Reddit! Do you have a crush that has no idea you like them? How about a boyfriend that works with his ex?!?!? or going on a first date with your crush on his birthday and having no idea what to get him!!!
Let us know your opinions!
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Join our FB Group "Spill the Tea with Sip & Spill" where every month we are giving...2021-05-0439 minSniff Sip RepeatEp 6: Sustainable SipsThis week is the 51st annual celebration of Earth Day, so we are going to be talking about wine and sustainability. Our guest is Mickael Alborghetti, the CEO and founder of Ethic Drinks. Mickael is the grandson of Burgundy winegrowers, the son of an environmentalist, and is himself an experienced wine negociant. He recently launched a venture that blends the wisdom of his upbringing with his passion for the environment to create a company offering quality wines that are vegan and planet-friendly.But what does this mean? In one of the world’s top wine-producing countries, EthicDrinks to...2021-04-2138 minGreen Mountain MysteriesEpisode 32 - Somebody's Going To JailYou all knew this was coming: the episode where one of the cast gets taken into police custody. Honestly? I'm just amazed it didn't happen thirty one episodes sooner.The gang has, frankly, quite a few more awkward and personal conversations... though one of them, quite suddenly, turns deadly. Albion takes a dip, Desdemona has too much tourist crap, Ro talks about masks, and Sylvester lawyers up.Starring Christine Savage as Desdemona Brown, Darius Southland as Dr. Sylvester Coopersmith, Gwen Vetter as Ro Kamen, Thom Freitag as Albion Graves, and Michael Freitag as everyone else...2021-04-141h 07Sniff Sip RepeatEp 5: Easter in ItalyIt’s nearly Easter! Today’s episode is all about Italy. We’ll chat about everything from explosions and bank robbing to doves, lamb, Nutella, and wine. Pasqua, or Easter, is a huge holiday in Italy, so we’ll first talk a lot about tradition. From Florentine fireworks and Milanese celebrations to the food that graces the lunch table.Halfway through the podcast, we'll uncork four very unique wines perfect for pairing to your Easter festivities:White - 2019 NovaPalma Pinot Grigio D.O.C.This is an excellent cocktail hour wine that also pairs to light...2021-03-3052 minSniff Sip RepeatEp 4: 39th Anniversary: Bordeaux and BurgundyWine Insiders is celebrating our 39th Anniversary this year, so for today’s episode we’re going to go old-school, then old-world. One of our guiding principles is authenticity. Behind every bottle are real winemakers, storied vineyards and authentic flavors. Behind our curation is real talent. We launched this podcast to share these real stories with you, so for our Anniversary edition, we are going old-school to introduce you to our very first ever Wine Insiders panelist. We’ll hear his origin story, a journey from wine newbie to sommelier at the French Laundry, a restaurant created by legendary chef T...2021-03-1759 minGreen Mountain MysteriesEpisode 30 - You Can Call Me AlFeaturing guest star Chevy Chase!*The gang reach out to try to help the network of friends and acquaintances wrapped up in their current plight... with mixed results. Albion makes a friend (for real this time), Desdemona goes shopping, Ro remembers something important, and Sylvester shares a terrible photograph.Starring Christine Savage as Desdemona Brown, Darius Southland as Dr. Sylvester Coopersmith, Gwen Vetter as Ro Kamen, Thom Freitag as Albion Graves, and Michael Freitag as everyone else. Adventure written by Seth Burton.Today's show is brought to you by Wine Insiders!Enjoy FREE...2021-03-171h 29Sniff Sip RepeatEp3: South African SipsEver wanted to get the skinny on South African wines? We share everything you need to know in a special one-hour episode about winemaking in the western cape.In this episode, hear a conversation with Alex Dale, founder of Radford Dale, an innovative winery in the western cape territory of South Africa. We explore South African winemaking discussing its origins and its post-Apartheid transformation to become a leading new world region. During the discussion, we hear a lot about the regions of Stellenbosch and Swartland while tasting three of his wines from our collection: Renaissance Chenin Blanc...2021-03-0359 minSniff Sip RepeatEp2: Meet Me At The Club: Winter ReviewMeet Me At The ClubAre you a Wine Insiders club member? Have you already received an introductory box and are now exploring your Winter assortment? If so, we have a very special unboxing review of your wines to help you get the most out of every sip. In this episode, we chat for a few minutes about wine clubs in general and what inspires our curations. At 6:05 we will begin walking through each bottle to offer you flavor notes, regional insights, behind-the-bottle stories, and, of course, perfect pairings. To...2021-02-0432 minSniff Sip RepeatEp1: Hungary for Love?Hungary for love? Then fall in love with Hungarian wines.
In this episode, we focus on winemaking in Hungary. Beginning with talk of terroir and excellent winemaking regions, such as Tokaji and Szekszárd, we move on to discuss grapes of note, such as Furmint, Kékfrancos and Traminer.
Our special co-host, Ferdinando Mucerino, former sommelier and Wine Director at the Michelin Star awarded Rustic Canyon restaurant in Santa Monica and 2019 nominee for Wine Enthusiast magazine for Best Wine Director of the Year, starts us off by sharing historical insight into the...2021-01-2520 minGreen Mountain MysteriesEpisode 20 - Necromancy By Proxy (Part 2)This is part two of the finale for the second chapter of Green Mountain Mysteries! (Yes, we took some creative liberties with the geography in this one - it's fiction, it's fine.)Faced with grave danger and insurmountable numbers, the gang needs to dig deep and use every trick in their playbook if they want to leave Knight Island alive. Albion rushes in, Desdemona can actually do this, Ro lights up, and Sylvester is just water, dude.Starring Christine Savage as Desdemona Brown, Darius Southland as Dr. Sylvester Coopersmith...2020-09-301h 37Green Mountain MysteriesEpisode 17 - The One Where Everyone's On Their PhonesMaybe Banksy was right after all - we ARE all glued to our phones. He got us again! The gang deals with a number of weird revelations, ranging from life-threatening to annoying. Albion has a rival, Desdemona has a gun to her head, Ro has an unburned bridge, and Sylvester has a real good laugh. Starring Christine Savage as Desdemona Brown, Darius Southland as Dr. Sylvester Coopersmith, Gwen Vetter as Ro Kamen, Thom Freitag as Albion Graves, and Michael Freitag as everyone else. Adventure written by Seth Burton. Editing assistance provided by William Blake. 2020-08-191h 13Green Mountain MysteriesEpisode 14 - The Hole at the Center of This DonutFinally, a breather episode - if your idea of a "breather" includes "a whole lot of contemplating your own mortality."After the harrowing incident under the Moran Municipal Plant, the gang takes some time to rest, recover, reflect, and research. Albion brought the donuts, Desdemona draws some doodles, Ro is overly formal, and Sylvester solves magic with math.Starring Christine Savage as Desdemona Brown, Darius Southland as Dr. Sylvester Coopersmith, Gwen Vetter as Ro Kamen, Thom Freitag as Albion Graves, and Michael Freitag as everyone else. Adventure written by Seth Burton...2020-06-241h 02