I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk
1,003 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 973 ratingsA former sommelier interviews incredibly famous and knowledgeable wine personalities in his tiny apartment. He gets them to talk candidly about their lives and work, and then shares the conversations with you. To see new episodes sooner and to see all of the hundreds of back episodes in your feed, it is important to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE the show. It is free to do either, the show is free.
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420: Michael Garner Remembers the Great Personalities of the Piemonte, including Giovanni Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello, and many others
May 01, 2017 03:32 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBMichael Garner co-authored the book "Barolo: Tar and Roses - A Study of the Wines of Alba" and is writing the forthcoming "Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona." Michael Garner helped write one of the classic texts on the Piemonte and Barolo. In this episode Michael narrates a lively journey through his meetings with Giovanni Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello, Violante Sobrero, Luciano Sandrone, Lorenzo Accomasso, Beppe Colla, and many more Great names and personalities of the Langhe re...
419: Beppe Colla is one of the Founding Fathers of Barolo
April 28, 2017 23:35 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBBeppe Colla, who was born in 1930, literally defined what Barolo is today through his work at the Prunotto winery in the Piemonte of Italy. Beppe Colla was one of the first to introduce single vineyard Barolo to consumers, and he helped lay down the guidelines that shape the wines of the region today. This is a rare interview with Beppe Colla, who is now blind and lives in retirement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
IDTT Wine 419: Beppe Colla is one of the Founding Fathers of Barolo
April 28, 2017 23:35 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBBeppe Colla, who was born in 1930, literally defined what Barolo is today through his work at the Prunotto winery in the Piemonte of Italy. Beppe Colla was one of the first to introduce single vineyard Barolo to consumers, and he helped lay down the guidelines that shape the wines of the region today. This is a rare interview with Beppe Colla, who is now blind and lives in retirement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...
IDTT Wine 418: Steven Spurrier on the Day that Changed Everything
April 20, 2017 15:50 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBSteven Spurrier is a Consulting Editor for Decanter Magazine. Steven is famed for conducting the "Paris Tasting" of 1976, wherein wines from California bested the French in a blind tasting. He discusses that day in May '76 in this episode, providing a front row seat to what happened. He also shares surprising details from his life before and after. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
418: Steven Spurrier on the Day that Changed Everything
April 20, 2017 15:50 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBSteven Spurrier is a Consulting Editor for Decanter Magazine. Steven is famed for conducting the "Paris Tasting" of 1976, wherein wines from California bested the French in a blind tasting. He discusses that day in May '76 in this episode, providing a front row seat to what happened. He also shares surprising details from his life before and after. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
417: Mapmaker Alessandro Masnaghetti Studies the Borders Between Wine Cultures
April 17, 2017 21:50 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBAlessandro Masnaghetti is the editor of Enogea, a wine newsletter that has published several groundbreaking maps of wine regions. Alessandro discusses how he went from nuclear engineer to mapman, and the influence that Italian wine journalist Luigi Veronelli had on his career. He also talks about Beppe Colla, a key figure in the history of the Piemonte, and discusses the rationale for focusing on specific crus from that region. And Alessandro gives some well thought out advice to t...
IDTT Wine 417: Mapmaker Alessandro Masnaghetti Studies the Borders Between Wine Cultures
April 17, 2017 21:50 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBAlessandro Masnaghetti is the editor of Enogea, a wine newsletter that has published several groundbreaking maps of wine regions. Alessandro discusses how he went from nuclear engineer to mapman, and the influence that Italian wine journalist Luigi Veronelli had on his career. He also talks about Beppe Colla, a key figure in the history of the Piemonte, and discusses the rationale for focusing on specific crus from that region. And Alessandro gives some well thought out advice to t...
IDTT Wine 416: 100% Whole Cluster
April 08, 2017 08:20 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBErin Scala delves into the evolving conversation around whole cluster, one of the biggest questions in winemaking. One hundred percent whole cluster? Not all wines are, but this episode sure is. Why might a winemaker choose to use the stems, as well as the grapes, in their winemaking? Or why might they discard those stems? Erin Scala looks at the reasoning presented by some key winemakers from around the world. This episode features interviews with: Jean-Nicolas Meo of Meo-Camuze...
416: 100% Whole Cluster
April 08, 2017 08:20 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBErin Scala delves into the evolving conversation around whole cluster, one of the biggest questions in winemaking. One hundred percent whole cluster? Not all wines are, but this episode sure is. Why might a winemaker choose to use the stems, as well as the grapes, in their winemaking? Or why might they discard those stems? Erin Scala looks at the reasoning presented by some key winemakers from around the world. This episode features interviews with: Jean-Nicolas Meo of Meo-Camuze...
IDTT Wine 415: Frederic Lafarge Shares the Family Secrets to Making Great Burgundy
March 26, 2017 22:41 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBFrederic Lafarge operates Domaine Michel Lafarge with his family, with cellars located in the Burgundian town of Volnay, in France. Frederic and his wife Chantal also recently began the Lafarge-Vial domaine, with holdings in the Beaujolais crus of Fleurie, Chiroubles, and Cote de Brouilly. In this interview Frederic goes deep into the explanation of his winemaking for the various crus and grape varieties (including Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay, and Aligote Doree) that he works wit...
415: Frederic Lafarge Shares the Family Secrets to Making Great Burgundy
March 26, 2017 22:41 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBFrederic Lafarge operates Domaine Michel Lafarge with his family, with cellars located in the Burgundian town of Volnay, in France. Frederic and his wife Chantal also recently began the Lafarge-Vial domaine, with holdings in the Beaujolais crus of Fleurie, Chiroubles, and Cote de Brouilly. In this interview Frederic goes deep into the explanation of his winemaking for the various crus and grape varieties (including Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay, and Aligote Doree) that he works wit...
IDTT Wine 414: Randall Restiano Shares Strategies for Buying Wine
March 14, 2017 04:10 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAt the time of this interview, Randall Restiano was the Wine Director of the Eli Zabar restaurant group as well as the Eli's List retail shop in Manhattan. Randall Restiano discusses wine buying strategies for restaurants and for retail. He suggests finding out what you don't like, thinking for the long term, being careful about large purchases, and focusing in on no more than two countries of origin for wine. Randall also has several principles that he keeps in mind when he evalua...
414: Randall Restiano Shares Strategies for Buying Wine
March 14, 2017 04:10 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAt the time of this interview, Randall Restiano was the Wine Director of the Eli Zabar restaurant group as well as the Eli's List retail shop in Manhattan. Randall Restiano discusses wine buying strategies for restaurants and for retail. He suggests finding out what you don't like, thinking for the long term, being careful about large purchases, and focusing in on no more than two countries of origin for wine. Randall also has several principles that he keeps in mind when he evalua...
413: Patricio Tapia on the New Generation of Wine in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil
March 11, 2017 18:58 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBPatricio Tapia is the author of the "Descorchados" wine guide to South America. He is also a Senior Correspondent for "Wine & Spirits" Magazine, responsible for covering the wines of Argentina, Chile, and Spain. Patricio Tapia describes both the history and the future for wine in South America, looking at each generation of siginificant winemakers in Argentina and Chile, and discussing the diversity of grape varieties, winemaking methods, and regions across Argentina, Chile, Brazil...
IDTT Wine 413: Patricio Tapia on the New Generation of Wine in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil
March 11, 2017 18:58 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBPatricio Tapia is the author of the "Descorchados" wine guide to South America. He is also a Senior Correspondent for "Wine & Spirits" Magazine, responsible for covering the wines of Argentina, Chile, and Spain. Patricio Tapia describes both the history and the future for wine in South America, looking at each generation of siginificant winemakers in Argentina and Chile, and discussing the diversity of grape varieties, winemaking methods, and regions across Argentina, Chile, Brazil...
412: Marika Vida-Arnold Balances Being Mom with Being a Somm
March 06, 2017 05:32 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBMarika Vida-Arnold is the Wine Director of the Ritz-Carlton Central Park New York City and also has her own consulting business, Vida et Fils. Marika discusses her strategies for balancing sommelier work with her priorities as a mother of two children. How does she find balance with her schedule, commitments, and budgets to best get to the sort of life she wants for herself and her family? What are the important ins and outs of working with wine in a luxury hotel? And what needs to...
IDTT Wine 412: Marika Vida-Arnold Balances Being Mom with Being a Somm
March 06, 2017 05:32 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBMarika Vida-Arnold is the Wine Director of the Ritz-Carlton Central Park New York City and also has her own consulting business, Vida et Fils. Marika discusses her strategies for balancing sommelier work with her priorities as a mother of two children. How does she find balance with her schedule, commitments, and budgets to best get to the sort of life she wants for herself and her family? What are the important ins and outs of working with wine in a luxury hotel? And what needs to...
411: Arnaud Lambert
March 04, 2017 00:14 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBArnaud Lambert manages Chateau de Breze and Domaine de Saint-Just in the Loire Valley of France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 411: Arnaud Lambert
March 04, 2017 00:14 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBArnaud Lambert manages Chateau de Breze and Domaine de Saint-Just in the Loire Valley of France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
410: Philippe Newlin
February 22, 2017 07:10 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBPhilippe Newlin is Head of Duclot La Vinicole USA, the importer and distributor of Bordeaux wines from France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 410: Philippe Newlin
February 22, 2017 07:10 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBPhilippe Newlin is Head of Duclot La Vinicole USA, the importer and distributor of Bordeaux wines from France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
409: Rhone Grape Varieties Throughout California
February 20, 2017 03:29 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBErin Scala takes a tour of Syrah and Grenache vineyards throughout California, and talks with winemakers working with Rhone grape varieties in that state. The following winemakers and vineyard professionals are interviewed within this episode: Chris Pittenger (Skinner Vineyards) Gideon Beinstock (Clos Saron) Randall Grahm (Bonny Doon Vineyard) David Gates, Jr. (Ridge Vineyards) Bob Lindquist (Qupe) Ryan Roark (Roark Wine Company) William Allen (Two Shepherds) Larry Schaffer...
IDTT Wine 409: Rhone Grape Varieties Throughout California
February 20, 2017 03:29 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBErin Scala takes a tour of Syrah and Grenache vineyards throughout California, and talks with winemakers working with Rhone grape varieties in that state. The following winemakers and vineyard professionals are interviewed within this episode: Chris Pittenger (Skinner Vineyards) Gideon Beinstock (Clos Saron) Randall Grahm (Bonny Doon Vineyard) David Gates, Jr. (Ridge Vineyards) Bob Lindquist (Qupe) Ryan Roark (Roark Wine Company) William Allen (Two Shepherds) Larry Schaffer...
408: Fred Merwarth
February 19, 2017 02:50 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBFred Merwarth is the winemaker and vineyard manager at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, a winery and vine nursery in the Finger Lakes of New York State that Fred also co-owns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 408: Fred Merwarth
February 19, 2017 02:50 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBFred Merwarth is the winemaker and vineyard manager at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, a winery and vine nursery in the Finger Lakes of New York State that Fred also co-owns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
407: Larry Stone
February 15, 2017 03:51 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBLarry Stone returns to the show to speak about his Lingua Franca winery and LS Vineyards, both located in Oregon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 407: Larry Stone
February 15, 2017 03:51 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBLarry Stone returns to the show to speak about his Lingua Franca winery and LS Vineyards, both located in Oregon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
406: Stefano Almondo
February 12, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBStefano Almondo works with his family at Giovanni Almondo, a producer in the Roero zone of Italy's Piemonte. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 406: Stefano Almondo
February 12, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBStefano Almondo works with his family at Giovanni Almondo, a producer in the Roero zone of Italy's Piemonte. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 405: Frederic Mugnier
February 11, 2017 02:16 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBFrederic Mugnier is the proprietor of Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, located in the Burgundy village of Chambolle-Musigny, in France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
405: Frederic Mugnier
February 11, 2017 02:16 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBFrederic Mugnier is the proprietor of Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, located in the Burgundy village of Chambolle-Musigny, in France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
404: Ehren Jordan
January 31, 2017 00:14 - 2 hours - 112 MBEhren Jordan is the proprietor of the Failla winery, located in St. Helena, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 404: Ehren Jordan
January 31, 2017 00:14 - 2 hours - 112 MBEhren Jordan is the proprietor of the Failla winery, located in St. Helena, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
403: Heidi Schrock
January 28, 2017 08:01 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBHeidi Schrock runs the Heidi Schrock winery with her family in Rust, within Austria. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 403: Heidi Schrock
January 28, 2017 08:01 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBHeidi Schrock runs the Heidi Schrock winery with her family in Rust, within Austria. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 402: Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino
January 24, 2017 15:30 - 1 hour - 68 MBBill Nesto and Frances Di Savino are co-authors of "The World of Sicilian Wine," as well as "Chianti Classico: The Search for Tuscany's Noblest Wine." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
402: Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino
January 24, 2017 15:30 - 1 hour - 68 MBBill Nesto and Frances Di Savino are co-authors of "The World of Sicilian Wine," as well as "Chianti Classico: The Search for Tuscany's Noblest Wine." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 401: Dangerous Drinking Between Erdogan and ISIS in Turkey
January 18, 2017 06:08 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBKatie Parla returns to I'll Drink to That! to discuss the situation for wine and other alcoholic beverages in Turkey today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
401: Dangerous Drinking Between Erdogan and ISIS in Turkey
January 18, 2017 06:08 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBKatie Parla returns to I'll Drink to That! to discuss the situation for wine and other alcoholic beverages in Turkey today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 400: Favorite Episodes
January 13, 2017 05:38 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRegular listeners of I'll Drink to That! discuss some of their favorite episodes, and Erin Scala tracks down signature clips from those interviews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
400: Favorite Episodes
January 13, 2017 05:38 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRegular listeners of I'll Drink to That! discuss some of their favorite episodes, and Erin Scala tracks down signature clips from those interviews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 399: Erwan Faiveley
January 08, 2017 03:54 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBErwan Faiveley runs Domaine Faiveley as well as Maison Joseph Faiveley, both based in the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Burgundy, France. He also runs Domaine Billaud-Simon in Chablis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
399: Erwan Faiveley
January 08, 2017 03:54 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBErwan Faiveley runs Domaine Faiveley as well as Maison Joseph Faiveley, both based in the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Burgundy, France. He also runs Domaine Billaud-Simon in Chablis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
398: Aldo Vaira
December 30, 2016 23:02 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBAldo Vaira, together with his family, runs the G.D. Vajra winery in Piemonte's Barolo zone. Also in this episode, Erin Scala takes a look at grape varieties that are outliers in their areas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 398: Aldo Vaira
December 30, 2016 23:02 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBAldo Vaira, together with his family, runs the G.D. Vajra winery in Piemonte's Barolo zone. Also in this episode, Erin Scala takes a look at grape varieties that are outliers in their areas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 397: David White
December 18, 2016 20:07 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBDavid White is the founder of the website Terroirist.com and the author of the book "But First, Champagne: A Modern Guide to the World's Favorite Wine." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
397: David White
December 18, 2016 20:07 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBDavid White is the founder of the website Terroirist.com and the author of the book "But First, Champagne: A Modern Guide to the World's Favorite Wine." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
396: Hardy Wallace
December 14, 2016 21:11 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBHardy Wallace returns to the show to discuss his work for Dirty & Rowdy in California, as well as his new side project, called Clothing Optional. Also in this episode, Erin Scala gives a contemporary survey of the world's Mourvedre options. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDTT Wine 396: Hardy Wallace
December 14, 2016 21:11 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBHardy Wallace returns to the show to discuss his work for Dirty & Rowdy in California, as well as his new side project, called Clothing Optional. Also in this episode, Erin Scala gives a contemporary survey of the world's Mourvedre options. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
395: Cristiana Tiberio
December 14, 2016 13:42 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBCristiana Tiberio works with her family at the Tiberio winery in Abruzzo, Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.