Beats Vines and Life
By Marvin J. Towler
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MJ Towler aka the Black Wine Guy went from a totally obsessed wine newbie to the world's first-ever African-American fine and rare wine auctioneer in less than 3 years.
These days, he is a podcaster and journalist who travels the globe, having conversations with the movers, shakers, and disruptors in the worlds of food, wine, music, and more.
This show pairs his passion for complex, interesting wines with complex, interesting guests. These are deep thinkers and Mavericks talking about their passions, life lessons, and inspirations - while drinking a bottle of something listeners will definitely want to savor for themselves.
Sit back, listen, learn, and laugh. This is Beats Vines and Life.
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The Craft of Cultivating Legacy: Tegan Passalaqua is Unveiling the Rich History of California Vineyards
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Pouring Over Pages: Lettie Teague's Life in Wine and Wordz.
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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From Minnesota to The Mosel: Jenna Fields' Story of Riesling and Resilience.
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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From Vines to Vinyl: Aaron Jackson’s Life in Notes and Tannins
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Dane Curley: The Artist Shaping California's Wine Scene One Label at a Time.
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Sipping on Sustainability: Family, Innovation, and the Quest for Quality Wines at Jada Vineyards.
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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From Trader Joe's to Tasting Room: Exploring the Craft of Winemaking with McPrice Myers
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Unleashing the Gypsy Spirit: Vailia From’s Journey into the World of Winemaking
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Paso Vibes: Justin Smith Talks Wine, Life, and The Perfect Blend
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Realm and RIISE: Juan Mercado's Transition from Connoisseur to Creator
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Culture Club Pt. II: The Art and Heart of Winemaking with Cellar Master Octavio Barrera
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Vines and Punchlines: John Coyle Talks Wine, Comedy, and Authenticity
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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The State of the Wine Union: Talking Wine, Writing, and Culture with Karen MacNeil
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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From Academia to Wine: Exploring Italian Wine and Culture with Dr. Danielle Callegari
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Lisa Perotti-Brown's Vinous Voyage: From Small-Town Origins to International Wine Influence.
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Understanding Wine, Sports, and Psychology: Unveiling Owen Bargreen's Multifaceted Journey
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Wine, Work, and Walla Walla: Kelsey Itämeri's Inspiring Path to Itä Wines
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Devyani Gupta's Story: From Multiple Jobs to Making Waves in Winemaking
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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The Stories Behind Delmas Wines: Philosophy, Terroir and Family Legacy with Brooke Robertson
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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From Street Teams to Wine Zines! Exploring Wine, Music, and Culture with Stacy Buchanon!
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Snowboarding, Winemaking, and the Pursuit of Passion: Seth Kitze's Journey From Half-Pipes to Vineyards!
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Exploring Terroir: Christophe Baron's Journey from Champagne to “The Stones” of Walla Walla Valley.
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Navigating the Wine Industry: Perspectives from Importers, Winemakers, and Wine Ambassadors. Recorded at Wine2Wine Verona!
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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Unveiling West Sonoma Coast's Unique Terroir: A Conversation with Vintner Andy Peay
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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From Shelf Stocker to Winemaker: Chris Cottrell's Remarkable Journey from Shaolin to Sonoma!
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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The Art of Savoring: Enhancing Your Life through the Power of Taste and Appreciation with Mandy Naglisch
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Unveiling a New Wine Culture: JM and the Urban Wine Tribe Movement.
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Wine, Hustle, and Determination: Malek Amrani's Path to Wine Industry Success.
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Behind the Beats and Bottles: Will Tell's Experiences as a Hip-Hop Producer and Wine Connoisseur.
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Celebrate Merlot! The Pursuit of Perfection: Unveiling the Secrets of Merlot in Walla Walla Valley
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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From Surfer to Winemaker: Glen Goodall's Remarkable Journey in the Margaret River.
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Grenache Day Bonus Episode! Garnacha Glory: Exploring the Future and Excitement of Grenache Wines.
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Folktales On The Wine Route: Gregory Ahn's Fantastic Voyage in Food, Wine & Life.
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Unveiling Walla Walla's Hidden Gems: Marc Leahy’s Dillon Cellars' Pursuit of Excellence.
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Inside the World of Argot Wines: How Beth & Justin Harmon are Crafting a Legacy.
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Grappa Days Live Pt. 2: Unmasking the Flavors, Stories, and Artistry Behind Italy's Iconic Spirit
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Grappa Days Live: Unmasking the Flavors, Stories, and Artistry Behind Italy's Iconic Spirit Pt. 1
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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It’s a Wild Wild Life! Unleashing Creativity: Barnaby Tuttle's Unconventional Winemaking and the Pursuit of Flavor
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Volcanic Soils, Unique Texture and Graceful Style: Exploring Stags Leap District with Elizabeth Vianna
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Grapes, Dreams, and Determination: Alex Baer's Extraordinary Path to Winemaking Success.
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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4 Chords and The Truth. The Intersection of Wine and Music with The World Funk Orchestra. Part 2.
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Knowledge of Self. Identity and Perception: Cris Cherry's Reflections on Self in the Wine Industry
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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4 Chords and The Truth. Exploring The Intersection of Wine and Music with The World Funk Orchestra.
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Take It To The Limit! How Mark Adams Staked His Claim And Is Making a Name in Paso Robles.
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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The Guy Behind the Guy Behind the Guy. How Stephen Singer Has Quietly Impacted The World of Food and Wine.
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Hello Grappa! Exploring the Diversity of Grappa Terroirs and Why It Is The Italian Spirit You Need to Try!
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Keep Tyrollin', Tyrollin', Tyrollin,' Tyrollin'! How Count Michael Goëss-Enzenberg keeps his family’s traditions alive at the Manincor Estate.
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Adventures On The Italian Wine Route. Brian Larky and The Making of Dalla Terra Winery Direct.
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May 30, 2023 |
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From Homebrewer to Master Winemaker! How Chris Tynan Tinkered His Way To The Top Levels of Napa Valley Winemaking.
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May 22, 2023 |
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California Soul! Come Along and Ride Chef Tanya Holland’s Fantastic Culinary Voyage.
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May 15, 2023 |
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From ATX to the RRV. How Adam Howard Lee Became Cali Pinot’s Magic Man.
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May 08, 2023 |
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Green Acres. Why Phillipe & Catherine Pascal Gave Up A Life of Luxury to Pursue Their Vigneron Dreams.
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May 01, 2023 |
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From Artist to Winemaker. Bibi Graetz is one Clever, Cool, Confident Chararcter.
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Chosen Family Wines: Disrupting the Industry One Pour at a Time!
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Skilled and Aware. How Chad Melville Has Made A Study of The Art and Business of Wine.
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Food and Wine: Unpacking the Universal Language with Bernardino Sani.
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Cruse Control. Crafting Artisanal Wines with Michael Cruse, Winemaker for Cruse Wine Co. and Ultramarine Wines
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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A Different World. Jasmine Hirsch’s Tales of The Real Sonoma Coast.
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Sometimes You Have To Be A Beauty And A Beast. Ilaria Felluga Is A True Lady Boss!
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Itsoweezee. How Tony Biagi makes crafting world-class wines look easy.
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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The Power of Decision. Travis and Mario Allen's Commitment to Creating Wines of Passion, Purpose, and Precision.
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Extradimensional! How Hardy and Kate Wallace's Wines are Impacting the World!
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Grapes… A Love Story. How Daniel Posner Became a Goto Wine Guy.
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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He Got Game! Isaiah Thomas’ Championship Mindset On and Off The Court!
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Stepping Out Pt. 2! How Don Burns is Making his Mark and Crafting Some Rare Liquid in Paso Robles.
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Stepping Out! How Don Burns is Making his Mark and Crafting Some Rare Liquid in Paso Robles.
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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LIVE from The DTC Symposium
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Not An Undercover Brother. How Benjamin Dyett Repeatedly Breaks Down Walls and Barriers.
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Man (x) Food and Wine! Casey Webb’s Soif For All Things Food and Wine!
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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The Man from Málaga! How Jorge Ordóñez Revolutionized Spanish Wine.
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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From Runaway to Runaway Success! Karen MacNeil's Amazing True Life Story.
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Wayfarer You Got What I Need! Cleo Pahlmeyer and the Art of Crafting World Class Pinot Noir.
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Sustainable AF! How Alisa Jacobsen Is Turning The Tide on Sustainability and Inclusivity.
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing... How Anne-Charlotte and Château Font du Loup Are Finding a Way to Move Forward.
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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LIVE from Walla Walla, It's The Black Wine Guy Experience!
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Parlez-Vous Francais? How Greg Brewer gets his French on by crafting exquisite Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the American Riviera.
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Funny girl. How Morét Brealynn is Having Fun Making Serious Wines.
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Where’s The Sheeraz!? How Brad Hickey is Brashly Bringing The Thunder Down Under!
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Alice in Winederland. Wine Through Alice Feiring’s Looking Glass
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Eyes Of The World. Sam Coturri on Family, Farming and Life on The Mountain.
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Blue Collar Barolo! The hard work, hustle, and humility of Thomas Cuni.
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Rocket Man. Oscar Henquet’s Meteoric Rise Through Luxury Hospitality’s Stratosphere.
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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From Jalisco to Hollywood. Ruben Solorzano's Real Life American Dream.
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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NSYNC! How 4th Generation Wine Importer Jake Taub Builds for The Future While Honoring His Family's Past
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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I'm a Survivor: From War to Winemaker, Samra Morris' Unlikely Journey to California
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Let the Good Times Roll. Talking Roots, Riesling and Reggae with Skinny Pablo
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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BWG Raw: Pass The Aux w/ Jermaine Stone aka The Real Wolf of Wine
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Riesling Study. Why Stephen Bitterolf Bet on Himself and German Wines.
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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The Road Less Traveled: Victor O. Schwartz’s Never Ending Story
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Live from Hospice du Rhône, Part 2
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Live from Hospice du Rhône, Part 1
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Ladies First! How Isabel Ferrando found Passion and Purpose in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Papa Don't Preach! Lorenzo Scavino's Life as a 5th Generation Winemaker.
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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The Guy Behind The Guy. How Peter Morales Uses Food and Wine to Lift Others Up.
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May 30, 2022 |
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Go Northwest Young Man! Why Todd Alexander Left Napa Valley To Manifest Destiny
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May 23, 2022 |
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Ain’t No Stolpman Us Now! Pete Stolpman’s Big Sustainability and Equity Play.
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May 16, 2022 |
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Queen In The Black: Tonya Pitts’ World of Wonder and Wine.
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May 09, 2022 |
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MJ on Where the Wine Takes You Podcast - BONUS EP
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May 08, 2022 |
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MJ on the The Wine Makers Podcast - BONUS EP
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May 08, 2022 |
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Rockin’ The North Fork! Kareem Massoud’s Journey From The Persian Gulf to Long Island Wine Country.
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May 02, 2022 |
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All In! Adrian Chalk’s Big Bet on Himself
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Super Somm! Bobby Stuckey IS a Hospitality Superhero
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Where’s The Beef? Talking Burgers and Bourbon with George Motz
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Kicks, Beats, & Vines: Lyle Fass’ Unique Journey Through The World of Wine
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Go Your Own Way: Diane Carpenter on Somms, Streaming, and Clonal Selection
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Desperately Seeking Sharon: The Art of Pop Culture and Wine
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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From F’s and D’s to NFT’s: Gary Vee on the convergence of wine and blockchain technology
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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The Winemakers Series: Featuring Eva Reh of Domaine Bertagna
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Not Your Average Joe: A Conversation About Music, Wine, and Life with Joe Bembry
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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The Winemakers Series: Featuring Piero Mastroberardino of the Mastroberardino Winery Estate
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Love By The Glass: Dottie and John's True Life Love Story
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Cheers To Rob Long
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Midnight Train to Georgia: Lisa Granik's Marvelous Mission To Master of Wine
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Still Sippin'...Still Trippin' Jeff Porter Pt. 2
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Heart and Soil: Eric Jensen on Life and Wine in Paso Robles
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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The Old Man and The Romanée. Chatting Basketball and Burgundy with JJ Redick
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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Who's That Girl? Brooke Sabel… International Woman of Mystery.
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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The Bon Bon Bon Vie! Acclaimed Journalist and Author, Jon Bonne is Living His Best Life.
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Nevertheless She Persisted. How J’nai Gaither Became the First Black Editor for Wine Enthusiast.
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Dan In Real Life. Dan Petroski’s Massican Mission to Create Meaningful Impact in the World
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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You're Gonna Make It After All: Kelly Mitchell's Journey from Finance to Fine Wine.
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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“You Talk’n to Me?” Drew Nieporent on Longevity and Relevance in the NYC Restaurant Scene.
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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The BYOB King! How Mark Iacono built Lucali's into an NYC institution brick by brick and bottle by bottle
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Pittsburg Cambridge Back Again: Sarah Thomas’s East Coast Swing from Cambridge to Le Bernardin and Beyond!
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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I Just Want to Fly: Landon Patterson's Journey from the LBC to DRC
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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BEFORE THE POUR SEASON 2, PART 1 - BONUS EPISODE!
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Been Around The World. Jeff Porter's Sips and Trips.
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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New Sensation! From Chef to Somm to Coveted Wine “Fixer”- Thatcher Baker-Briggs is Just Getting Started.
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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The Heat is On! Stories from Inside Some of New York’s Hottest Kitchens with Chef and Media Personality Michael Colameco.
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Manifesto! The Life and Times of Paul Greico
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Don't Sleep. How Michael Juergens became The Most Interesting Man in the World of Wine.
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Tell Me All Your Thoughts on God and Wine... Patrick Cappiello on Dogma, Opinion, Religion and Wine.
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Nevertheless She Persisted... Andrea Robinson on Wine and Life Lessons Learned Working at Ground Zero.
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Culture Club. Jeremy Leffert on the Effects of Climate, Culture and Respect in the Winemaking Process
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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From High School Dropout to CEO: Carlton McCoy’s American Success Story
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Six Degrees of Kevin Zraly. A Candid Discussion with the Godfather of Wine Education in America.
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Champagne Supernova. How Philippe André (aka Nique Somm) Became Champagne’s First Black Brand Ambassador.
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Champagne for the Soul. How Hospitality Icon, Rita Jammet Captured La Caravelle’s Magic in a Bottle.
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Ai No Marquita! How Master of Wine Candidate Marquita Levy Dances in the Key of Wine!
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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From “Wine Girl” to Wine Mogul: How Victoria James Overcame The Odds and Became A Hospitality Rock Star!
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Roll Over Beethoven: How Ben Aneff Composed the Fight Against Wine Tariffs
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Wheeling Forward. Yannick Benjamin’s Unstoppable Drive to Bring Innovation and Inclusion to the Wine Industry.
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Wonder Woman! Mary Ewing-Mulligan on the Art of Wine Education (for Dummies!)
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May 31, 2021 |
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It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right. Harmon Skurnik on the Importance of Tasting and Talent.
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May 24, 2021 |
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New Sensation! How Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross are championing a whole different side of Australian wines.
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May 17, 2021 |
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BONUS EPISODE: Co- Interview with the Fine Line Podcast: Balancing Hedonism and Health
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May 07, 2021 |
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Anything Goes When it Comes to Mo’s cuz Soil Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy. Robert Dentice’s (aka Soil Pimp) Epic German Love Story.
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May 03, 2021 |
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Straight From Crooklyn: From Ft. Greene to St. Martin. The Incredible Journey of Chef Michelangelo Wescott.
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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A Beautiful Mind! Deconstructing the Language of Tasting with Celebrated French Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Styles Upon Styles Upon Styles is What I Have - You Want to Dis the Zin But You Still Don’t Know the Half! Co-Owner of Dancing Crow Vineyards, Stefan Cartlidge on the Magic of Lake County Wines.
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Beaune Thugs and Burgundy. A Candid Conversation with Burgundy Expert Paul Wasserman.
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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The Times They Are A-Changin’. The New York Times Wine Critic, Eric Asimov’s Life as a Literary Oenophile.
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Then She Did … Spanish Wine Expert and La Luz Selections Co-Founder, Kerin Auth Bembry’s Ritual de lo Habitual Unpacked.
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Here. There and Everywhere. Celebrated Wine Expert and True Renaissance Man Lyle Railsback Discusses the Art of Looking Where Others Are Not.
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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Whole Lotta Love! Rock Drummer and CMS Certified Sommelier, Bruno Almeida Shares his Passion for Portuguese Wines.
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Things To Do In Denver When You Are a Somm. Contributing Editor at JebDunnuck.com, Audrey Frick on the Power of Tenacity, Teamwork and How to Triumph after a Fall.
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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Started at the Bottom, Now We Here. How to Sell More Than a Billion Dollars Worth of Wine with John Kapon.
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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BEFORE THE POUR - BONUS EPISODE!
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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Jersey Girl! The Art of Fine and Fun Dining with Sommelier and Esquire Magazine’s Beverage Director of the Year, Madeline Maldonado
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Dec 26, 2020 |
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Meet Virginia! Sommelier, Wine Consultant and Wellness Geek Lee Campbell’s Secret to Success = Make It Meaningful.
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Dec 18, 2020 |
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I’m a Hustler Baby! Grand Cru Selections’ Robert Bohr on Hard Work, Hospitality and Hip Hop.
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Dec 04, 2020 |
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It’s A Family Affair! How to Build an Empire with Sommelier, Wine Maker, Author and Restauranteur André Mack.
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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Betcha Can Can! Drink Ramona Founder, Jordan Salcito, Explains How Boundaries Bring Out the Best.
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Nov 20, 2020 |
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California Love! Amanda McCrossin Breaks Down Magical Moments Drinking Napa Valley Wines!
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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I’m not your Negroni! Riffing on Meaningful Moments in Wine and Jazz with James Molesworth
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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How to Leave a Three Star Michelin Restaurant w/ Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson.
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Your Palate is Valid! Teaching People How to Taste, Enjoy and Buy Great (not necessarily expensive!) Wines with Shakera Jones.
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Tariffs Suck! Bringing Delicious European Wines to the People with Mary Taylor.
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Oct 20, 2020 |