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Check out Chateauneuf du Pape from the other side of the hill — Anne Charlotte Melia-Bachas explains why the wines of Font du Loup are so unique Apr 09, 2020

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I love wines from the Chateauneuf appellation - located in the Southern Rhone region of France - and until this interview, I thought I knew just about everything there was to know about this wonderful and storied wine region – that is until I met Anne Charlotte Melia-Bachas who showed me what lies on the “other side of the mountain.” Find out what happens on the other side of La Crau, where wild Mistral winds howl and elegance reigns supreme. I invite you to drink in this entertaining episode with Anne Charlotte.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2018 Chateau de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Rhone Valley, France

2017 Chateau de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone Valley, France

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

On the road episode — Alberto Tasca d'Almerita is the 8th generation of a Sicilian winemaking family who was just awarded European winery of the year Apr 02, 2020

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In this On The Road episode, I had the opportunity to catch up with Alberto Tasca, the managing director of his mulit-generation winemaking family, who was recently in San Francisco to receive Wine Enthusiast’s European Winery of the Year. Since 2000, Alberto has been dedicated to leading his family’s efforts in sustainable farming and advancing the quality of wine production from their esteemed estate, Tenuta Regaleali. Today, Tasca d’Almerita is producing some of the best wines in Italy from several of his family’s Sicilian estates. Drink in this special "On The Road" episode with Alberto.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2016 Tascante Contrada Rampante Rosso, Sicily

2014 Rosso del Conte, Contea di Sclafani, Sicily

This On The Road episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

On the road episode — Laura Diaz Munoz is called the queen of Napa Valley’s Sauvignon Blanc, but she’s much more at Ehlers Estate Mar 26, 2020

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Madrid native Laura Diaz Munoz learned her craft in Spain but honed her skills at one of the most prestigious wineries in Napa Valley before being tagged as the head winemaker at Ehlers Estate, on the border between St. Helena and Calistoga. There, she is making remarkable red wines and stellar sauvignon blancs.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2018 Ehlers Estate Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley

2017 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc, St. Helena, Napa Valley

On the road episode — Remi Cohen, COO of Cliff Lede Vineyards, is in charge of rock 'n' rolling good wines Mar 19, 2020

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There are not a lot of things in the wine world that Remi Cohen hasn’t accomplished. She has toiled in the cellar and the vineyard, and run a entire winery. She has worked with some of the most well-known names in the industry. Today, as the chief operating officer of Cliff Lede Vineyards, she is now one of those industry icons. Her journey from UC Davis student to leading lady is inspirational. Drink in this special “On The Road” episode with Remi Cohen.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2017 FEL Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley

2016 Cliff Lede Vineyards “Soul Fire” Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District

2016 Cliff Lede Vineyards “Poetry” Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District

This On The Road episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

On the road episode — Napa native makes good ... wine! An interview with Jeff Cole of Sullivan Rutherford Estate Mar 12, 2020

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Napa native Jeff Cole grew up among the vine of Napa Valley but never thought he’d actually be making wine. He went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to pursue a career in recreational management but a last-minute twist of curriculum changed his course work and life. Today, he is the winemaker at Sullivan Rutherford Estate, where he is producing elegant chardonnay, beautiful Bordeaux blends, and bold cabernet sauvignon. Drink in this special “On The Road” episode with Jeff Cole.

Wines tasted:

2015 Sullivan Rutherford Estate “James O’Neil” Merlot

2015 Sullivan Rutherford Estate “James O’Neil” Cabernet Sauvignon

This On The Road episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

It's all (natural) Greek to Stergios Tatsis Mar 05, 2020

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Stergios Tatsis of Domaine Tatsis produces traditional Greek wines from the unique terroir of the Goumenissa appellation. Together with his brother Periklis, they farm about 14 hectares, making natural wines mainly from two indigenous varieties, Xinomavro and Negoska. But isn’t all wine natural? Learn what’s so natural about these wines.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2009 Domaine Tatsis Xinomavro

2004 Domaine Tatsis Goumenissa (65% Xinomavro/35% Negroska)

Dan Petroski makes wines in his head at Larkmead Vineyards Feb 27, 2020

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He went from Madison Avenue in New York City to cellar rat in Napa Valley. With no formal training, winemaker Dan Petroski makes some of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wines at Larkmead Vineyards by thinking about the past and looking toward the future. He applies the same philosophy in contemplating climate change and what can be done to preserve the legacy of Larkmead as well as the rest of Napa Valley’s vineyards. Drink in this episode with Dan Petroski.

Wines sampled in this episode:

2016 Larkmead Vineyards Estate Cabernet

2016 Larkmead Vineyards Dr. Olmo Cabernet Sauvignon

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Enchanting wines of Chateauneuf du Pape Feb 20, 2020

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Marie-Clémentine Savey is the Wine Ambassador from the Chateauneuf-du-Pape region in France. She discusses the amazing diversity of wines from France’s oldest Appellation d'origine Contrôlée and why the pebbles in the vineyards are so important.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2017 Château Sixtine Tradition Rouge

2017 Raymond Usseglio Cuvee Imperiale Rouge

2016 Tour Saint Michel Cuvee Feminessance Rouge

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

The importance of wine imports Feb 13, 2020

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Eric Platt, president of Artisans and Vines, a boutique wine importer and distributor, joins the podcast to discuss how he scours the globe to find remarkable wines that deliver value to consumers. Listen in to find out which imported wines should be on your radar in this conversation with Eric Platt.

Wine's sampled:

2019 Zonte's Footstep "Scarlet Ladybird " Rose, McLaren Vale, Australia

2017 Zonte's Foostep "Love Symbol" Grenache McLaren Vale, Australia

2016 Domaine Naturaliste "Rebus" Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River, Australia

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Trade tariffs’ impact on imported wine Jan 30, 2020

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In this episode, Erik Segelbaum, 2019 Food and Wine Magazine “Sommelier of the Year,” discusses the impending trade tariffs on French wine -- and other EU Products -- and the far-reaching impact these tariffs will have on American jobs as well as the long-term consequences for American wine consumers.

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

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