April 16, 2024

Grape Encounters Episode Archives

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Episode #756 - Why You Really Must Keep a Bottle of Port-Style Wine on Hand for Emergencies

Episode #756 – Why You Really Must Keep a Bottle of Port-Style Wine on Hand for Emergencies

In this episode of Grape Encounters, we invite you to step into a world where wine enthusiasts embark on a quest to elevate their wine experience… where big, bold reds ...
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Episode #755 - Save Big on Wine at Restaurants and Bars by Knowing the Secret Pricing Formulas!

Episode #755 – Save Big on Wine at Restaurants and Bars by Knowing the Secret Pricing Formulas!

Do you want to save big on wine at restaurants and wine bars?  Of course, you do, and you can!  All you need is an understanding of the secret pricing ...
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Episode #754 - Taylor Swift and Wine:  Why Her Eras Tour Should Remind Us of the 1976 Judgment of Paris

Episode #754 – Taylor Swift and Wine: Why Her Eras Tour Should Remind Us of the 1976 Judgment of Paris

At a recent family gathering, Grape Encounters host David Wilson realized that he couldn’t keep it inside any longer. He had a secret that he hadn’t shared with either of ...
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Episode #753 - Mike Grgich Was, and Forever Will Be, Larger than Life

Episode #753 – Mike Grgich Was, and Forever Will Be, Larger than Life

Winemaking legend Mike Grgich not only catapulted California Wine from the shadows to the spotlight literally overnight, but he also mentored and inspired more generations of rising star winemakers than ...
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Episode #751 - VeroVino:  One Woman's Determination to Level the Playing Field for Exceptional, Tiny Imports

Episode #751 – VeroVino: One Woman’s Determination to Level the Playing Field for Exceptional, Tiny Imports

Did you know that less than 1% of wines make it to US retailers’ shelves?  On this weeks edition of Grape Encounters you’ll meet a wine importer, distributor and retailer ...
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Episode #750 - Why Olive Oil Turbocharges Your Wine Experiences

Episode #750 – Why Olive Oil Turbocharges Your Wine Experiences

If you’re a wine enthusiast, chances are you’re also an olive oil enthusiast—you just might not know it yet! In this week’s episode of Grape Encounters Wine Radio, we’re diving ...
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Episode #749 - Ancient Roman Wine Unveiled in Palm Springs Plus Tons of Turkey Day Fun!

Episode #749 – Ancient Roman Wine Unveiled in Palm Springs Plus Tons of Turkey Day Fun!

Welcome to Grape Encounters Radio, where host David Wilson is serving up a delightful Thanksgiving feast of stories, wine adventures, and holiday tips in Episode 749. This year’s Thanksgiving holds ...
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Episode #748 – The Utter Randomness of Wine Reviews!

Episode #748 – The Utter Randomness of Wine Reviews!

On this NO BS episode of Grape Encounters Radio, host David Wilson really turns up the heat on wine writers and reviewers, urging wine enthusiasts to hold them accountable. Witty, ...
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Episode #747 - From Bad Company to Groovy Grapes: Celebrity Wine Reflections with Classic Rock Bassist Paul Cullen!

Episode #747 – From Bad Company to Groovy Grapes: Celebrity Wine Reflections with Classic Rock Bassist Paul Cullen!

In this special episode of Grape Encounters Radio, we’ve got a treat for you as we welcome one of the most beloved guests ever to grace the Grape Encounters microphones—Former ...
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Episode #746 - NEW! The Definitive Book on Australian Wine!

Episode #746 – NEW! The Definitive Book on Australian Wine!

This week, Grape Encounters presents a “Down-Understanding of Australian Wines” like never before! Now, in our 15th year in the world of broadcasting, we continue to bring you stories, people, ...
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Episode #745 – How Artificial Intelligence Almost Sank This Interview!

Episode #745 – How Artificial Intelligence Almost Sank This Interview!

Well, they say with artificial intelligence, you have to take the good with the bad, or is it the bad with the good? Well, whichever way it is, the guest ...
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Episode #744 - Encore! An Hour With Natalie MacLean, Author of the Season’s Hottest Read, “Wine Witch on Fire…”

Episode #744 – Encore! An Hour With Natalie MacLean, Author of the Season’s Hottest Read, “Wine Witch on Fire…”

It’s back!  We don’t run many repeats, but when we do, they have to be mighty special… and this hour-long kitchen table conversation with #1 best-selling author Natalie MacLean–arguably America’s ...