Uncorked #450 – Making a Statement
There was a time when wine labels celebrated nobility, landmarks and the names of their vineyards. Today’s wine labels seek to entertain and even make political statements. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked450.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked450.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe ...
Uncorked #449 – Depressed? Quick, Have a Glass of Wine!
There is no easy cure for depression. But it turns out that millions of people may actually be treating their depression without knowing it and without the aid of pills or therapy. Can Cabernet keep the blues away? [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked449.mp3″ ...
Uncorked #448 – What Do You Say to Cow-bernet?
Most people have heard about the Japanese Kobe cows known to indulge in the occasional frothy beer to stimulate their appetites, but have you heard about the Vinbonvin cows in France? [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked448.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked448.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | ...
Uncorked #447 – A Rocket Powered Wine Club
I guess if you have enough money and enough rich friends, you can build a wine club with a $50,000 initiation fee and other dues on top of that. Well, they won’t be dribbling in this joint, but they likely ...
Uncorked #446 – Whining About Apples
Did anyone even know you can’t refer to a color as Champagne? You’d think if any one would know it would be the geniuses at Apple… but their latest product launch has got the French yelling sour grapes! [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked446.mp3″ ...
Episode 217 – Not Just Another Sunset… We’re Living the Life…style!
This week, Grape Encounters host David Wilson returns to the extraordinary wine cellar at Sunset Magazine for the second of a two-episode series at one of the nation’s premiere lifestyle publications. Few people beyond a winery are encouraged to explore ...
Uncorked #445 – Drinking Outside of the Bottle
Young people just don’t appreciate tradition. Those are words that have been uttered by elder generations since the beginning of time… and that may be especially true in the wine world. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked445.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked445.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | ...
Uncorked #444 – The Worst Phobia of All
It’s amazing how many phobias we humans suffer from. There are literally thousands of them. But Oenophobia? Its enough to drive you to drink. Just not wine! [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked444.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked444.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe ...
Uncorked #443 – Growling About Wine
It’s the biggest problem we have with wine… Air is to wine what kryptonite is to Superman. But some creative wine retailers have found some clever ways to handle air with care. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked443.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked443.mp3Podcast: Play in new window ...
Uncorked #442 – Fine China Wine, Made in the USA
Some of the very best Chinese food in the world can be found right here in the USA. Now, if investors get their way, some of the best Chinese wine will also be made in the USA. The selling off ...
