Wine Enthusiast Podcast

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Episode 10: Are Wine Terms Legit or Bulls&*(? Mar 15, 2017

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In this episode, Contributing Editor Mike Schachner riffs with New York City beverage directors Pascaline Lepeltier and Jeff Porter on whether popular wine terms help or hinder our understanding of what's in the glass.

Episode 9: Living the 16-Hour Work Day of a Sommelier Feb 28, 2017

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Senior Digital Editor Jameson Fink tags along with Victoria James of New York City's Piora as she navigates the ins and outs of a restaurant on a Friday from morning to night.

Episode 8: Terroir-Driven Food Feb 13, 2017

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We know that origin impacts the taste and quality of wine, but what about food? Wine Enthusiast Editors Layla Schlack and Nils Bernstein get to the bottom of how some of the world's foods are impacted by the place in which they're made.

Episode 7: Oscar Worthy Entertaining Feb 02, 2017

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We talk with André and Tenaya Darlington, authors of "Movie Night Menus: Dinner and Drink Recipes Inspired by the Films We Love." Also, a visit to Brooklyn's Nitehawk Cinema for a dish and cocktail inspired by "LA LA Land."

Episode 6: Behind the Scenes with an NYC Somm Jan 18, 2017

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In this episode we drop in on Eduardo Porto Carreiro, beverage director of Untitled restaurant at the Whitney Museum in New York City, to learn more about the real-life roller coaster of running a high-profile wine program in one of the city's hottest new restaurants.

Episode 5: Wine Myths Debunked Jan 05, 2017

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In this episode, we tap Lauren Buzzeo, tasting director and senior editor, to answer your burning wine questions and debunk the most common myths. Plus, Digital Managing Editor Marina Vataj hits the streets of New York City to find out just how much wine lovers really know about their favorite drink. The results will surprise you.

Episode 4: Moody Cocktails Dec 14, 2016

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In this episode, we sit down with New York City mixologist Jane Danger and Wine Enthusiast spirits editor Kara Newman to learn how bartenders serve up drinks based on your mood. Plus, clinical psychologist Matthew Del Giudice reveals what your drink choice really says about your personality.

Episode 3: Wine & Food Holiday Traditions Nov 30, 2016

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In this episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we sit down with Head Buyer for NYC's Eastside Cellars wine shop, Jenny Hong, and WE's Food Editor, Nils Bernstein, to talk about holiday must-have wine and food pairings, how to please diverse palates, plus personal stories of wine triumphs and tragedies at their holiday dinner table. We also share cool, unique holiday traditions from around the world.

Episode 2: The What, Where and When of Cellaring Wine Nov 17, 2016

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In this episode of the Wine Enthusiast Podcast, we dive into our annual Top 100 Cellar Selections and learn what it takes to land on the coveted list. Plus we tap a cellar expert for tips on making sure your storage specs are up to snuff. And two Northwest Chefs takes us into their cellars and share some of their favorite moments of collecting.

Thanks to: Tom Douglas & Thierry Rautureau

Episode 1: How We Fell In Love With Wine Oct 27, 2016

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In our inaugural episode, the editors of Wine Enthusiast reveal how we first fell in love with wine, beer and spirits. We also tap industry experts Jordan Salcito (@JordanSalcito), beverage director for Momofuku restaurants, and Brandon O'Daniel (@kydistiller), head distiller at Copper & Kings American Brandy Co., to talk about their first drinks and foray into the beverage industry.

Mentioned in this episode: Wine Coolers, Momofuku Restaurants, Copper & Kings Distillery, Moonshine, Bellus Wine

Web Links:

http://www.copperandkings.com, https://momofuku.com, http://www.belluswines.com

http://www.winemag.com/feature/brandon-odaniel-37/

http://www.winemag.com/feature/jordan-salcito-36/

Thanks to: Susan Kostrzewa (@suskostrzewa), Jameson Fink (@jamesonfink), Joe Czerwinski (@JoeCz), Carrie Dykes, Marina Vataj (@mvataj)