Ep. 176 — Just a little taste, but a very big idea
On today’s show, Grape Encounters will introduce you to a website that eliminates host David Wilson’s number one pet peeve when it comes to wine tasting. It’s one of those ...
Ep. 175 — Trading Places with the French
On this week’s Grape Encounters, learn how much wine consumption in France has dropped (while it continues to grow and grow in the US). Have the French adopted our old ...
Ep. 174 — The Capitol Hill Wine Gaffe
On this edition of Grape Encounters radio, we’ll talk about which wines are really hot this year with an expert from the Wine Institute. We’ll also talk about leftovers… both ...
Ep. 173 — It’ll Take More Than a Hurricane to Stop Great Wine Making!
Hurricane Sandy ravaged vast stretches of land on the East Coast. This epic storm also tore through much of New York’s vineyard land. To better assess the effects this monster ...
Ep. 172 — Looking at Wine SIDEWAYS and VERTICAL!
This week’s Grape Encounter begins with lots of news you can certainly use, but then goes SIDEWAYS as we present a very special conversation with the author of the book ...
Ep. 171 — A decadent celebration of wine history!
Just how decadent can you get? On this edition of Grape Encounters Radio, it’s an amazing visit with legendary winemaker Michael Grgich who rocked the wine world in 1976 when ...
Ep. 170 — Grape Encounters does the Locomotion
This week on Grape Encounters Radio, we’re going to Idaho, YES IDAHO for some very special wines. After that, it’s ALL ABOARD the Napa Wine Train and an education on ...
Ep. 169 — An Offer We Couldn’t Refuse… Wine Tasting by Bicycle in Sonoma County
There’s no better way to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of wine country than touring and tasting by bicycle. That’s exactly what we did. We departed quaint Gyserville Inn on two-wheels ...
Ep. 168 — If You Build It, They Will Come…and Drink Wine!
Castello di Amorosa is unlike any place you have ever been. It is a dream come true for Dario Sattui whose fascination with Medieval architecture took him on endless trips ...
Ep. 167 — The Experts Weigh in on Wine
Talk about amazing guests and heavy hitters. On this week’s show it’s Sunset Magazine Editor in Chief, Sunset’s Wine Editor, Sara Schneider and Food Television Superstar Ted Allen of Chopped ...
Ep. 166 — A Franco-American Funfest with Jean Charles Boiset!
Jean-Charles Boisset is one of the most prominent names in the French wine industry. His family is truly one of the world’s leading wine dynasties and Jean-Charles is an amazing ...
Ep. 165 — Muds and Suds Meet Winos and Rhinos!
This week… we’ll take you into a historic wine country mud bath for a totally decadent experience… be careful not to get mud on the microphone! Then, after bubbling away ...
