Wines To Find
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 50 ratingsSisters, Sandy & Michelle, are on a mission to try two new wines per week. While tasting and reviewing, they share helpful hints as well as tips and tricks to wine tasting and selection. Periodic guests spanning the spectrum of the wine world, from the hobbyist to the wine insider will bring an additional perspective by sharing their wine stories as well as their interpretation of the wine tasted. Each episode uses the Wines To Find simple method for curating wines. Taste along with us and share your thoughts on whether or not the wines featured are Wines To Find.We have been listed in the Top 50 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/********************************************https://pickagreatwine.com/?page_id=284Use this link to get $10 off your first purchase at Wine Spies. www.winespies.com/invites/JoSCw95j******************************************************Music from https://filmmusic.io "Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) .
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Wines To Find, Ep 203:Exploring Seneca Lake's Sparkling Wines with Brittany Gibson
December 11, 2023 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBWines: Anthony Road Sparkling, Idol Ridge Winery Sparkling, Lakewood Vineyards Bubbly Candeo. Imagine embarking on a flavorful adventure right from the comfort of your home. Our special guest, Brittany Gibson, Executive Director of the Seneca Wine Trail, is here to guide us along this journey, swirling through the world of sparkling wines and the exquisite vineyards nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes AVA. Brittany introduces us to three mesmerizing sparkling wines: Lakewood Vineyards...
Wines To Find, Ep 204: From Vine to Bottle: Sustainability in the Seneca Lake Wine Region
December 11, 2023 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWINES: 2021 Boundary Breaks Cabernet Franc, Leidenfrost Vineyards 2021 Cabernet Franc and Lamoreaux Landing T23 Cabernet Franc Can you imagine sipping on a glass of velvety red Cabernet Franc while learning about the unique winemaking techniques from Brittany Gibson, the Executive Director of Seneca Wine Trail? Can you feel the cool breeze of the Finger Lakes region and the touch of the small, unique grape berries? This is what awaits you in this episode. We sip our way through three except...
Wines To Find, Ep 202: From Real Estate to Winemaking: The Story of Eleven Eleven Wines with CEO Ellie Anest
December 01, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWines: Eleven Eleven 2021 Chardonnay and 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon What happens when a real estate investment guru switches lanes and heads for the vineyards? Today, we're sipping and savoring with Ellie Anest, co-founder and CEO of Eleven Eleven Wines, a visionary who used her finance and marketing prowess to break into the world of winemaking. Ellie takes us through her journey from big city real estate to the idyllic Oak Knoll AVA, revealing the inspiration behind her vineyard home and the...
Wines To Find, Ep 201: From Real Estate to Winemaking: The Story of Eleven Eleven Wines with CEO Ellie Anest
December 01, 2023 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWines: Eleven Eleven 2021 Chardonnay and 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon What happens when a real estate investment guru switches lanes and heads for the vineyards? Today, we're sipping and savoring with Ellie Anest, co-founder and CEO of Eleven Eleven Wines, a visionary who used her finance and marketing prowess to break into the world of winemaking. Ellie takes us through her journey from big city real estate to the idyllic Oak Knoll AVA, revealing the inspiration behind her vineyard home and the...
Wines To Find, Ep 201: Bucher Vineyard, A Tale of Transitions, Tasting Notes, and Top-Class Winemaking
November 16, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBWines: J Bucher 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, J Bucher 2022 Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2021 Bucher Vineyard Pinot Noir, and Three Sixty Bucher Pinot Noir. Get ready to journey from the dairy farms of Switzerland to the grape vineyards of California with our lovely guests, John and Diane Bucher. Discover their unique transition from dairy farming to growing grapes and crafting exquisite wines. As we get a taste of their 2022 Savignon Blanc, the Buchers reveal the secrets behind its crisp acidity and the bl...
Wines To Find, Ep 200: Behind the Scenes: Wine, Film and 'The Wine Thief' Producers
November 09, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBWines: Tobin James 2020 Radiance Chardonnay, 2019 5 Varietals, 2019 Notorious Cabernet Sauvignon Grab a glass and join us as we weave the tales of winemaking and filmmaking. This episode is a delightful blend as we sip on three wines from Tobin James and chat with the dynamic duo, Jessica Dunham and Lana Reads, the producers of the film "The Wine Thief." Set in the alluring Paso Robles wine country, their fictional film stars the owner of Tobin James Winery. Get ready to be transported as w...
Wines To Find, Ep 199: Conversations on the Craft: Unearthing Wine Secrets with Mike Kobler
November 02, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWines: Kobler Estate Winery 2022 Gewürztraminer, Viognier and Grenache Get ready to uncork a treasure trove of wine wisdom as we sit down with winemaker Mike Kobler, from Kobler Estate Winery. Mike peels back the vine leaves on the intricacies behind creating the Gewürztraminer, inspired by his grandfather's favorite variety. Its impressive versatility, unique flavor profile, and unexpectedly high alcohol content make it a fascinating topic of conversation. Dare to explore the whims of win...
Wines To Find, Ep 198: From Vine to Bottle to... Movie? Tobin James & The Wine Thief Movie
October 26, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWINES: Tobin James Cellars 2018 Big Shot GSM Blend, 2019 Fat Boy Zinfandel and 2019 Blue Moon Reserve Syrah Get ready for a treat! Pop open the cork and join us as we host the esteemed Tobin 'Toby' James from Tobin James Cellars and his brother, Terry Shumrick. Revel in an exclusive tasting of three of Tobin James Cellars wines and unravel the captivating stories woven into each bottle's history. The tantalizing flavors of the 2019 Fat Boys Zinfandel the 2018 Big Shot GSM blend, and the 2...
Wines To Find, Ep 197: From Vineyard to Bottle With Chenoweth Wines
October 19, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWINES: Chenoweth 2019 Bootlegger’s Hill Chardonnay, The Green Valley Pinot Noir, and Treehouse Pinot Noir. Imagine being able to identify the differences in microclimates and soils from vineyard to vineyard. Join us as we journey through the captivating vineyards of Green Valley of the Russian River Valley with Amy Chenoweth, owner and winemaker of Chenoweth Wines. Amy, an expert in the field of winemaking, guides us through the distinct landscapes of her vineyards, including the Home Ranch...
Wines To Find, Ep 196: A Toast to Fall Favorites
October 12, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWINES: 2019 Mer Soleil Chardonnay and a 2021 Treana Cabernet Sauvignon Ready to uncork the magic of fall favorites in the wine world? Join us as we unwrap the allure of two magnificent varietals bound to enhance your seasonal soirées - the 2019 Mer Soleil Chardonnay and the 2021 Treana Cabernet Sauvignon. Find out why these wines are the perfect companion to the toasty aromas of autumn and learn about our personal favorite pairings. We'll even let you in on which wine made our must-repeat...
Wines To Find, Ep 195: The Five-Generation Legacy of Serres Ranch
October 05, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWINES: Serres Ranch 2019 Watriss, 2019 Buchanan, 2019 Marshall and Bleusé Join us as we sit down with the ever-inspiring Taylor Serres Murnig of the Serres Ranch family business, a fascinating operation that spans five generations and covers a myriad of ventures from cattle and blueberry farming, to construction, civil engineering, cryotherapy, and of course, the art of winemaking. Throughout our conversation, Taylor takes us on a captivating journey, offering us a taste of their 2019 Watri...
Wines To Find, Ep 194: The Joy of Vinho Verde From Grape to Glass with Friā Friõ's Dynamic Duo
September 28, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWines: 2022 Friā Friõ Vinho Verde White and Rosé Welcome to another tantalizing episode of Wines to Find, where we take you on a journey to the beautiful vineyards of Portugal with our esteemed guests Jocelyn Brent and Lisa Rankin, the dynamic duo behind Friā Friõ. Jocelyn and Lisa both have intriguing, worldwide back stories, which they share as they guide us through Portugal's unique wine-making Vinho Verde region and it's offerings, as well as introduce us to their innovative and talen...
Wines To Find, Ep 193: Innovation Meets Tradition In Sabine David's Austrian Winemaking Journey
September 21, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWines: Vulgo Ritter 2021 Sauvignon Blanc and 2021 Pinot Noir Ever wondered what would happen when an industrial engineer trades her blueprints for a vineyard? Our guest, Sabine David, did just that, and today we get to taste the fruits of her courageous switch. Sabine, the co-owner of Vulgo Ritter, invites us on a sensory tour of the Austrian wine country, sharing the story behind her 2021 Sauvignon Blanc and 2021 Pinot Noir. Sabine's journey is a transformation from the tech-savvy world t...
Wines To Find, Ep 192: Wrapping Up Our Journey To Spain
September 14, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBJoin us on an intoxicating journey through Spain, as we follow the story of our guest, Sophie Martin, an American who initially traveled to Spain to learn Spanish but ended up falling in love with the culture, the people, and to her surprise, the wine. With Sophie, we explore the world of Spanish wines and the rich culture that surrounds it, highlighting her transformation from a non-drinker to a Toro wine enthusiast. Get ready to be inspired by her account of stepping out of her comfort zon...
Wines To Find, Ep 191: Exploring the Legacy and Future of Bodegas Garcia de Lara
September 07, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWines: Finca Villalobillos Pampana Blanca and Pie Franco and La Cueva Colora Get ready to be transported to Spain's wine region, La Mancha, as we navigate the vineyards of Bodegas Garcia de Lara. We promise you a unique journey full of rich flavors, love of family and preservation of a legacy. Be prepared to have your taste buds tantalized as we introduce you to their signature wines, including the gastronome's delight- the Pie Franco. Our journey takes an intriguing turn as we delve into ...
Wines To Find, Ep 190: Spain's Leyenda del Paramo Winery and Sustainable Winemaking
August 31, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWines: Leyenda del Paramo: El Aprendiz Blanco, Rosé and El Médico Red Pack your bags, wine enthusiasts! We're taking you on an exciting journey to Spain's León region, where we've discovered Leyenda del Paramo. This isn't just any ordinary winery tour - we've had the marvelous privilege of being guided by none other than Pedro Gonzalez. This episode will quench your thirst for knowledge about the authentic and sustainable winemaking practices of Leyenda del Paramo, while savoring the distin...
Wines To Find, Ep 189: From Vineyard to Winemaking With Traslanzas's Husband and Wife Team
August 24, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBImagine strolling through lush vineyards, basking in the Spanish sun, and tasting some of the most exquisite wines in the world. That's precisely the charming experience we had on our recent journey to Cigales, Spain, where we visited Traslanzas owned by the husband and wife team of Carlos and Maria. Carlos handles the vineyard, while Maria makes the wine in a lovely combination of both their skills. We dined with them, explored their vineyards, and savored the delightful flavors of their ...
Wines To Find, Ep 188: A Toast To Toro's Kiko Calvo's Bodegas Bigardo
August 17, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBWines: Bigardo, Satelite, Pellejo Vino Tinto de Parcela, & Maldito Parné In this episode, we meet Kiko Calvo, the owner of Bodegas Bigardo, who made his winemaking dream a reality. We are captivated by his journey beginning with his family's plot of land to the manifestation of his very own winery. He tells us of his worldwide travels where he honed his winemaking skills, and shares the mystery behind the symbol on his wine label that tells a tale of his origins in Toro. Kiko's inspirin...
Wines To Find, Ep 187: A Sip of Toro's Wine & Culture and How You Can Experience It
August 10, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWines: Spanish Palate's Botas de Barro Tinto de Toro and Prieto Picudo Do you ever wonder about the fascinating journey of a grape? How it transforms from a seed into a delicious glass of wine bursting with flavors and stories? We spent a memorable time with Nicola Thornton of Spanish Palate, who shared her lovely vision of enhancing wine tourism in the Toro region. Imagine waking up in a quaint hut, setting off on a biking, walking or horseback riding adventure, and returning to a communa...
Wines To Find, Ep 186: A Journey With The Spanish Palate pt 1
August 03, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBReady for a journey that will tantalize your taste buds and ignite your wanderlust? Buckle up as we, the Wines To Find team, including our husbands, recount the thrilling adventure we embarked on, starting in South Carolina and crossing half the globe to land in Madrid, Spain. From our first wine tasting in Rioja to the stunning views of the mountains and the unique vineyards, we experienced and learned so much about the robust wines in this region. Let's continue our adventure with us as ...
Wines To Find, Ep 185: Savor the Flavor & Dive into Vermouth
July 27, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBWines: Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry Dry White & Sweet Red Are you ready to uncork the secrets of vermouth and venture into a realm of flavor that's been a well-kept secret by bartenders and chefs alike? Yes, we're talking about the often underestimated and misunderstood fortified wine known as Vermouth. As we navigate our way through a delightful tasting session, we discuss and illustrate the differences of a dry white and sweet red vermouth and the versatile uses of both. Whether it's savori...
Wines To Find, Ep 184: Savoring the Secrets of Wayfarer Vineyard
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWines: Wayfarer Vineyard 2021 Estate Chardonnay & 2021 Estate Pinot Noir Prepare to embark on a vinous journey with Cleo Pahlmeyer, the mastermind behind Wayfarer Vineyard. We'll kick off with a tasting session of Wayfarer's 2021 Estate Chardonnay as Cleo enlightens us on her relentless pursuit of the perfect Chardonnay. Hear the captivating story of Wayfarer's origins, an intriguing tale steeped in a father's love for Burgundy wines and an almost purchase of a French property. In the next...
Wines To Find, Ep 183: Savoring the Secrets of Wayfarer Vineyard
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWines: Wayfarer Vineyard 2021 Estate Chardonnay & 2021 Estate Pinot Noir Prepare to embark on a vinous journey with Cleo Pahlmeyer, the mastermind behind Wayfarer Vineyard. We'll kick off with a tasting session of Wayfarer's 2021 Estate Chardonnay as Cleo enlightens us on her relentless pursuit of the perfect Chardonnay. Hear the captivating story of Wayfarer's origins, an intriguing tale steeped in a father's love for Burgundy wines and an almost purchase of a French property. In the next...
Wines To Find, Ep 183: A Peek into the World of Unique Wines From The Alps
July 13, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWines: Lackner-Tinnacher Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Ever wonder what makes an Alpine wine truly sing? Imagine sipping a glass of Lackner-Tinnacher Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc while learning the unique journey it took to arrive in your hands. This episode is a fascinating waltz into Austrian wines as we continue learning about Alpine wines with our special guest Aric Wood from Archetype Wines. We discuss the barriers these small wineries have to enter the US wine market as Aric expla...
Wines To Find, Ep 182: Broadening Your Wine Palate: An Adventure in Taste
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBWines: 2019 Chateau de Nages and a 2016 Chateau Landat Haut-Medoc Ever wondered if there's a wine out there that could become your new favorite? Well, there's a ton of untapped potential in the wine world waiting for you to discover. Join us as we peel back the layers of the wine world to help you discover and try wines from regions that might be new to you. And if you're not ready to commit to a whole bottle, we have tips about finding smaller sizes online. Did you also know that climate a...
Wines To Find, Ep 181: Alpine Wines Uncovered
June 29, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWines: Pfitscher Saum Sauvignon Blanc and Matan Pinot Nero Get ready to elevate your palate as Aric Wood, the co-founder of Archetype Wines, takes us on a tantalizing exploration of Alpine wines. We'll be pouring and savoring two exquisite Pfitscher wines from South Tyrol/Sudtiro, Italy, while diving into the enchanting world of wine-making. Aric's infectious passion for these wines, with their vibrant minerality and acidity resulting from the Sauvignon Blanc vineyard's diurnal range, will ...
Wines To Find, Ep 180: Regenerative Farming, Sustainability, and the Art of Winemaking: A Conversation with Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Winery
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWines: Tablas Creek 2021 Roussanne and 2020 Esprit de Tablas GSM blend Ready to uncover the secrets of regenerative farming and sustainability in winemaking? Our guest, Jason Haas, partner and general manager of Tablas Creek Winery in Paso Robles, CA, is here to guide us through their innovative approach to viticulture. We'll start by exploring the unique profiles of their 2021 Roussanne and 2020 Esprit de Tablas Rhone blend wines, and how they connect to the esteemed Famille Perrin wines f...
Wines To Find, Ep 179: Madeira and Grappa: A Dive into Digestives
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWINES: Blandy’s Malmsey Madeira, Polo Miele Honey Grappa Liquer and SKINOS MASTIHA LIQUEUR. Ready to discover the secrets of delicious and unique after-dinner drinks? Join us on this thrilling episode of Wines to Find as we embark on a flavorful adventure through the world of digestives, exploring the different styles from France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. We'll focus on the fascinating heating process of Madeira, and taste test Blandy's Malmsey Madeira, Polo Miele, Honey Grappa Liquer, ...
Wines To Find, Ep 178: Unraveling the World of Cork: Sustainability, Wine, and the Universal 'Pop'
June 08, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWines: Aveleda Praia Vinho Verde and a Do Vale Meão Meandro Guest: Carlos De Jesus, Director of Communications Amorim Cork Ever wondered about the intricacies of cork production and its sustainability? Join us as we chat with Carlos de Jesus from Amorim Cork, the world's largest cork producer, to unravel the captivating history of cork and debunk the myth that screw caps are more sustainable than cork. With an estimated 21 billion bottles produced globally each year, the cork industry play...
Wines To Find, Ep 177: Mollydooker Wines w/Luke Marquis and Patrick Ladd
June 01, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBWines: Mollydooker 2021 Blue Eyed Boy and the 2018 Carnival of Love. Our guests today are Luke Marquis, Global Sales Manager for Mollydooker and Blue Eyed Boy and Patrick Ladd Eastern US Sales for Mollydooker Wines. We were excited to have reps from Mollydooker on to talk with us - if you've never heard of the Mollydooker shake, you MUST LISTEN to this ep!! We had a blast talking with Luke and Patrick about the Mollydooker line of wines and learned some valuable insight into the Austral...
Wines To Find, Ep 176: Spanish Palate Secret Cellar & 2020 El Alma de Gildo
May 25, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBSpanish Palate Secret Cellar Lote #1 and 2020 El Alma de Gildo This is part two of our reconnecting conversation with Nicola Thornton of Spanish Palate. In keeping with the Secret Cellar wine, we spill soooo many secrets in this ep - we taped this one before it was announced but we discuss the recent announcement of a huge recognition/award Spanish Palate won for their work shining a light on Spanish wine growers and producers. AND we share that this summer, we will actually be connecti...
Wines To FInd, Ep 175: Spanish Palate Featuring Garcia de Lara
May 18, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWines Garcia de Lara 2020 Finca Villalobillos Pie Franco & 2019 La Cueva Colora Cencibel Today we are happy to welcome back Nicola Thornton of Spanish Palate. We are thrilled to welcome another return guest as we reconnect and deepen our relationships with those we have met so far on our Wines To Find journey. We first interviewed Nicola in Year One for episodes 36, 41, and 48. Often when we are interviewed, submit our podcast for awards or just tell people about the episodes that really r...
Wines To Find, Ep 174: Wines We've Been Meaning To Try
May 11, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWines: Chateau Miraval 2021 and Chateau Dauzac Margaux 2019 As we are approaching our 200th episode - a reminder that each week, we try two wines we've never had before - quick math, ep 174 means a minimum of 348 wines featured on Wines To Find so you would think it would be difficult to find wines or at the very least, easy to slot in wines we'd like to try. Welp, the Miraval rosé has been on my (Michelle's) list for quite some time and we're somehow just now getting to it. Hyped as an...
Wines To Find, Ep 173: Wine Suggestions from Guests
May 04, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MBWines: McBride Sisters Sparkling Brut Rosé and a 2019 Tri-County Cherry Pie Pinot Noir. As most of our listeners know, we will often ask guests what wines they have on their dinner table. In this ep, we're tasting some wines from those answers. Wine Bible author Karen MacNeil told us she typically has a glass of sparkling wine every evening (um, #goals) and Cameron Hughes co-founder Jessica Kogan suggested the Cherry Pie Pinot Noir. We LOVE wines to find (try) recommendations -- hit us up...
Wines To Find, Ep 172: Australian Wines Pt 2
April 27, 2023 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWines: 2019 Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend & 2019 Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Pinot Noir This is part two of our look into Australian wines & what’s going on in the Australian wine industry. We taste two wines that illustrate what's going on in the Aussie wine scene right now - Australia is known for Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blends and the Cape Mentelle a best - seller! We continue our discussion from Ep 170 and review these two Aussie wines -- and we do want to both amend ...
Wines To Find, Ep 171: Inman Family Wines and Sustainability
April 20, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWines: Inman Family 2019 Blanc de Noir, 2021 Russian River Valley Pinot Gris, 2022 Rosé of Pinot Noir and 2019 OGV Estate Pinot Noir Kathleen Inman is a return guest. We visited Kathleen at Inman Family in Sonoma in 2020 - in the middle of the chaos of Covid-19, wildfires in the area and harvest. She was kind enough to spend time with us for a visit which we featured on Ep 39. We wanted to revisit with Kathleen and her wines to talk more in depth about the sustainability efforts she has...
Wines To Find, Ep 170: Australian Wines & The Struggles Aussie Winemakers are Facing
April 13, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBWines: 2018 Yalumba Viognier and 2012 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz This is a two part series on Australian Wines! In three years, we’ve only done one other episode on Australian wines, that was episode 124. We found when we did that ep there wasn’t a large selection of Aussie wines available at our local stores. We ran into the same issue this time. We were unable find some wines we were looking for/wanting to taste. So for two episodes, we’ll be tasting four Australian wines, talki...
Wines To Find, Ep 169: All About Sake
April 06, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBWines: Takatenjin Sword of The Sun, Tozai Typhoon, Konteki Pearls of Simplicity, Yuho Eternal Embers, & Rihaku Dreamy Clouds. This ep is all about Sake! We taste through five Sake wines and learn so much from our guest, Marc Supsic. Marc is a WSET Level 4 Wine & Spirits certified somm. He owns and operates Wine Living, and is a partner sommelier with online wine retailer Wines Til Sold Out, or WTSO. Marc hosts tastings in conjunction with WTSO & he’s joined us to give a sneak preview of o...
Wines To Find, Ep 168: Dom Vici Pinot Noir & Celebrating Women in Wine
March 30, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWines: NV Jansz Sparkling Rosé and 2021 Dom Vici Pinot Noir. Our guest today is Dom Vici owner, Zaneta Owens. Y’all may recognize Zaneta of Sassy Wines from our episode #61 Empowering Women. Zaneta recently sold Sassy Wines and started this new label, we’re happy to have her join us today to tell us about her new venture and to celebrate all women in wine as we close out Women's History Month. Stay tuned to the end to hear us geek out on the possibilities of Zaneta tying her previous p...
Wines To Find, Ep 167: Louis Latour Wines
March 23, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBWines: NV Simonnet-Febvre Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, 2020 Simonnet-Febvre Chablis, 2018 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru and 2018 Louis Latour Corton Grancey Grand Cru. Our guest today is Charles Bultmann Ducker. Charles is the Southeast Manager for Louis Latour. We were fortunate to have Charles join us in person in our studio to tell us about these wines, Louis Latour and their acquisition of Simonnet-Febvre. It's always a treat to talk with someone who's lived out a lifelong pa...
Wines To Find, Ep 166: Tasting 9 White Wines To Kick Off SPRING
March 16, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWines: NV Rotari Trento, 2020 Chateau Saint Rich , 2021 Blindfold Blanc de Noir, 2018 William Fevre Saint Bris, 2021 Flowers Chardonnay, 2021 Hyland Estates Riesling , 2021 My Favorite Neighbor, 2020 Chalone Vineyard Estate Grown Chardonnay, 2019 Falanghina del Sannio Today, we are giving y’all a peak behind the curtain for a glimpse at what happens when a wine reps comes to sample wines. As we dip our toes into the retail space, we have been enjoying getting to know local distributors an...
Wines To Find, Ep 165: Cameron Hughes Wine's Jessica Kogan
March 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBCameron Hughes Lot 880 Chardonnay & Lot 900 Cabernet Sauvignon. Our guest is Cameron Hughes co-founder and CMO and chief growth and experience officer of Vintage Wine Estates, Jessica Kogan. After successful positions in the cosmetic and fashion industry, Jessica fell in love with the wine world and with her then husband, established Cameron Hughes, a company focused on bringing incredible wines to consumers at great values - the only catch is, they are sold without disclosing who the pro...
Wines To Find, Ep 165: Cameron Huges Wine's Jessica Kogan
March 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBCameron Hughes Lot 880 Chardonnay & Lot 900 Cabernet Sauvignon. Our guest is Cameron Hughes co-founder and CMO and chief growth and experience officer of Vintage Wine Estates, Jessica Kogan. After successful positions in the cosmetic and fashion industry, Jessica fell in love with the wine world and with her then husband, established Cameron Hughes, a company focused on bringing incredible wines to consumers at great values - the only catch is, they are sold without disclosing who the pro...
Wines To Find, Ep 165: Cameron Huges Wines' Jessica Kogan
March 09, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBCameron Hughes Lot 880 Chardonnay & Lot 900 Cabernet Sauvignon. Our guest is Cameron Hughes co-founder and CMO and chief growth and experience officer of Vintage Wine Estates, Jessica Kogan. After successful positions in the cosmetic and fashion industry, Jessica fell in love with the wine world and with her then husband, established Cameron Hughes, a company focused on bringing incredible wines to consumers at great values - the only catch is, they are sold without disclosing who the pro...
Wines To Find, Ep 164: Rare Wines and Wine As An Investment
March 02, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWines: Broadbent 2020 Branco and a 2019 Domaine Nico Grand Père Pinot Noir Our guest today is Lars Granat Jensen, CMO of RareWine Invest. RareWine Invest is a Scandinavian company focused on the acquisition and trading of rare wines. They are an associated company of the RareWine Group, a company that houses both RareWine Invest and RareWine Trading, focusing on bringing rare and fine wines to the global market. We have been very curious about wine as an investment, as well as how to sou...
Wines To Find, Ep 163: The Wine Travel Awards
February 23, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBWines: 2018 Pasanau Ceps Nous Priorat and a Barovo Tikveš Our guest today is Oleksandra Hryhorieva of the Wine Travel Awards. The Wine Travel Awards (WTA) is an innovative annual global project in the field of wine tourism. WTA gives tools for promoting subjects of enogastronomic tourism. WTA draws global attention to the nominees and partners operating in the field of Wine Tourism, to shine a light on those that are offering the best of the best in wine and food travel. The Wine Travel A...
Wines To Find, Ep 162: Scalon Cellars Wines
February 16, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWines: Scalon Cellars: 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 Priority Red Blend and 2017 Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon Our Guests are Tim Goodwin and Scalon Winemaker Julien Fayard. They are here today to share the Scalon story and these wines. Scalon's vintners are veterans of the wine world as both a grower and cellar / wine cave builder. They met, became friends and, found an appreciation for wine together. So much so, they determined to start their own winery. Thus, Scalon Cellars was born. ...
Wines To Find, Ep 161: Valentine's Day Wine Suggestions and Chat GPT Wine Love Stories
February 09, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWines: Love You Bunches Rosé and Sangiovese. Today we're talking about wines for Valentine’s Day - we’ll tell the story of this winery, Stolpman Vineyards, these particular wines and revisit some wine love stories that we’ve heard from guests over the past three years as we talk about how wine and Valentine’s are the Perfect Pairing! Listen today for your Valentine's Day wine gift giving recommendations!!! Stay in the know and join our WTF Cru. About Us Buy us a Mimosa! We have bee...
Wines To Find, Ep 160: Fuil Wines & Covid Pivots
February 02, 2023 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWines: 2021 Fuil Viognier and 2019 Tabla Cabernet Sauvignon Our guest is winemaker and vintner Matthew Jeager of Fuil and Tabla Wines. Matthew is an actor, a martial arts enthusiast and post-Covid a winemaker. In another Covid pivot, due to the long period of shutdown that paused filming in California, Matthew decided to pursue his dream of making wine. In this episode we talk with Matthew about mentors, transitioning from passionate enthusiast to winemaker and more. And, yes, right aft...
Wines To Find, Ep 159, Lessons from a Michelin Star French Chef
January 26, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBOur wines today are a 2021 Chateau Haut Sarthes Bergerac RoséAnd a 2017 Mas Champart Causse du Bousquet Saint Chinian Red wine Our guest is Chef Durand Didier. Chef was born in Bergerac, France but he relocated to the US in 1996. He worked in many restaurants in the Chicago area until opening his own. In addition to busy days in the restaurant, he organizes trips to France focusing on food and wine. And now, he’s taking on a new adventure, online cooking classes. We’re excited to be part o...