Latest Winetravel Podcast Episodes
Episode 7: Wine Travel - Sipping in Walla Walla, WA
Will Travel for Wine by Carpe Travel - July 23, 2019 23:15 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode we speak with Josh McDaniels, the winemaker at Doubleback in Walla Walla, WA. When former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe retired from football he wanted to go back to his roots – aka Washington - and went from footballer to vintner. In 2008 Doubleback was born. I love the name sinc...
Episode 5: Wine Travel: Exploring Stellenbosch, South Africa
Will Travel for Wine by Carpe Travel - November 06, 2018 20:46 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAfrican wines have been a mystery that recently peaked my interest. Not by a good bottle I sipped but rather discovering four year’s worth of love letters my grandfather had written during WWII. My interest has lead me to explore the Stellenbosch wine region in South Africa with Adam Mason, the ...
Wine Travel: Exploring Livermore Valley, California's OLDEST wine region
Will Travel for Wine by Carpe Travel - October 04, 2018 18:53 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWine country is everywhere, and we’re here to help you discover and sip your way through it. This podcast is dedicated to exploring more of wine regions and the people shaping them. Cheers!
1:11 Chilean Wine is a Showcase of Vast Variety and Surprising Styles
What We're Tasting - September 03, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsMoving beyond workhorse bottles, you'll find a country full of distinct regions and a broad range of grapes. Explore Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and find out whether or not Cabernet Sauvignon is Chile's best red grape. A Carménère conversation looks at its sometimes polarizing flavors and considers t...
1:10 The Finger Lakes Showcase Stunning Scenery and Serious Wines
What We're Tasting - August 27, 2018 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsIf you’re looking for a new wine destination, add the Finger Lakes to your list. From sublime and varied Rieslings to fresh reds, this cool-climate region in upstate New York has plenty for everyone. Wines discussed: @5:10 Hermann J. Wiemer 2016 Estate Bottled and Grown Dry Riesling (Seneca ...
1:9 Greek Wines Offer Ancient Wonders and Modern Flair
What We're Tasting - August 20, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsIt's got a long, storied history, but Greek wines still deserve more attention from today's curious drinker. Explore islands, indigenous grapes, and must-try reds. Wines discussed: @3:27 Gaia Wines 2017 Wild Ferment Assyrtiko (Santorini) @11:40 Nasiakos 2016 Mantinia Moschofilero (Mantinia...
1:8 Exploring Texas Wines from High Plains to Hill Country
What We're Tasting - August 13, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsWhile the East and West Coast get the lion's share of attention, it's time to focus Texas. It's an exciting time to be making, and drinking, wines from the state. Explore the landscape, get to know the grapes, and find out which local bottles pair best with barbecue. Wine Discussed: @4:50 ...
Planning a Wine Trip...to Piedmont, Italy
Will Travel for Wine by Carpe Travel - August 07, 2018 22:38 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe’re heading to Italy, so we’re taking the podcast along. Today we talk to Valerie Quintanilla, with the wine tour company, Girls Gotta drink to discuss the do, don’ts and how’s of setting up an outstanding Piedmont wine trip.
Exploring Michigan Wine Country with Lee Lutes of Blackfarm Wine
Will Travel for Wine by Carpe Travel - August 07, 2018 19:48 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsExplore Michigan's wine country, including a bit of its history, grape varietals and thing to do both among and beyond the vines.
1:7 Washington Red Blends Take Wine's Center Stage
What We're Tasting - August 06, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsWhether the blends are Bordeaux, Rhône-style, or something completely unique, Washington is serving notice that its red wines made from a mix of grapes are world-class. This week we talk to Wine Enthusiast Contributing Editor Sean Sullivan and get to know bottles from three unique regions, Red M...
Sipping through the history of Missouri Wine Country with Tony Kooyumjian, winemaker at Montelle Winery
Will Travel for Wine by Carpe Travel - August 03, 2018 22:51 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDid you know Missouri was the second largest wine producing state in the US, prior to Prohibition, and home to the first AVA? We’re sipping through the colorful history of the Missouri Wine Country with Tony Kooyumjian, winemaker at Montelle Winery.
Champagne or Sparkling Wine? The Loophole That Makes California Champagne Legal.
Will Travel for Wine by Carpe Travel - August 03, 2018 22:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDid you know Korbel Winery is one of the few US winemakers that can legally use the term Champagne on its bottles? Today, Paul Ahvenainen, Director of Winemaking at Korbel Winery helps uncork this wine history lesson for you.
1:6 Embracing Lodi Wines, Unique Grapes and Ancient Vines
What We're Tasting - July 30, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsIn this episode Jameson speaks with Wine Enthusiast contributing editor Jim Gordon about how Zinfandel reigns supreme in the eyes of many, but Lodi wines are astonishingly diverse. Wines Discussed: @4:48 Klinker Brick 2017 Albariño (Lodi) @8:08 Scotto Family Cellars 2017 Dry Sangiovese Ro...
1:5 Why Vermouth Demands and Deserves Respect
What We're Tasting - July 23, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsVermouth is having a revival and getting the respect it deserves. In this episode we speak with Kara Newman, Wine Enthusiast's spirits editor. Find out why it belongs as a featured ingredient in your home bar, the diversity of styles and flavors available, and tips on mixing it up. Vermouths D...
1:4 You Should Drink Rosé from Provence this Summer and Forever
What We're Tasting - July 16, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsIn this episode Jameson speaks with Wine Enthusiast European Editor Roger Voss about rosé from Provence. Its color and flavor are the epitome of summer wine. But there’s more to rosé from Provence than its looks and taste. Explore the surprising diversity surrounding this pale pink charmer and f...
1:3 The Charms and Challenges of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
What We're Tasting - July 09, 2018 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsIn this episode Jameson speaks with Wine Enthusiast Contributing Editor Christina Pickard about how Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the world wine map. But is it a one-trick pony or are there new discoveries and surprises when it comes to how, and where it’s made? Wines Discussed: 4:07 N...
1:2 Central Coast Syrah Belongs in Your Glass and Cellar
What We're Tasting - July 02, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsIt’s time to give Central Coast Syrah its due. Not only does it produce age worthy wines, but you’ll find a wide variety of styles and regions to explore. Wine discussed: 5:48 Stolpman 2017 Syrah So Hot Syrah (Ballard Canyon) 13:52 Samuel Louis Smith 2016 Sandstone Terrace Syrah (Santa Cr...
1:1 Why South African Wine Has Something for Everybody
What We're Tasting - June 18, 2018 16:17 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsOld World? New World? How do you describe South African wines? Take a look at white wines, red blends, explore the Swartland region, and experience Pinotage redemption. Also learn about the collaborative spirit guiding the Cape Winemakers Guild. Wine discussed: Tokara 2017 Reserve Collecti...
Ep. 04 - Interview with AmaWaterways river cruise exec. Kristin Karst, VP.
Travel Radio - August 20, 2015 19:12 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsKristin Karst, VP and Co-Owner of AmaWaterways shares a little bit of AMA history and an inside peek at the many innovations planned for AmaWaterways river cruises in 2016 and beyond, especially on the rivers in Europe.
Ep. 03 - Cruising north to Icy Strait Point, Alaska.
Travel Radio - August 20, 2015 02:23 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis week we cruise north to Alaska and visit with the VP Operations for the cruise port in Icy Strait Point, Alaska.
Ep. 02 - Cayman Cookout on Grand Cayman with Anthony Bourdain
Travel Radio - August 03, 2015 22:22 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsFor this episode, I cruised to Grand Caymand and sat down with Anthony Bourdain at the Cayman Cookout event. We talked about the Cookout Event, his beginnings as a chef and even his favorite meals to prepare for company.
Ep. 01 - River Cruise Captain & Alaska Inside Passage Cruise Review
Travel Radio - August 03, 2015 02:10 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsOn the first-ever episode, I talk with American Cruise Line's Captain Taber aboard the Queen of the Mississippi and Doug Parker of CruiseRadio.net on his Alaska Inside Passage cruise review.
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