Ep. 140 – Oysters and Wine
This week’s edition of Grape Encounters Radio comes to you from a skiff gently rolling on the waves in spectacular Morro Bay. Come with us as we visit the Morro ...
Ep. 139 — The First True Bird’s Eye View of Wine Country
Grape Encounters Radio takes you on a zipline tour of a remarkable 14,000 acre vineyard – but not before we celebrate Zinfest 2012! As part of a very special three-part ...
Ep. 138 – I Get Wine with a Little Help from My Friends
Oh, to heck with some deep involved theme. This week we catch up with some dear friends of the Grape Encounters Family. This week, Steve Shaw of Shaw Vineyards, Finger ...
Ep. 137 – Why the Central Coast Deserves to Boast!
From a historic standpoint, the central coast of California, home of incomparable Hearst Castle, is a very young wine region. But a few decades of winemaking magic has made it ...
Ep. 136 – Politics and Beer!
OK, never say “NEVER”! This week, we’re having some good old-fashioned fun as we attempt to pair wines with the leading Presidential Candidates. Please, none of our comments represent ...
Ep. 135 – Hollywood and Wine!
It’s all about Hollywood and Wine as this week’s show looks at the relationship between movies and wine in a variety of ways. What would you pair with this year’s ...
Ep. 134 – Collecting, Buying, Selling and Discovering Rare Wines
This week we’re pleased to present winemaking pioneer Brooks Firestone and premium Pinot producer Steven Pepe, in a spirited discussion about finding, buying and collecting rare wines, as well as ...
Ep. 133 – Navigating Wine Isles, Valentine Pairing & Neighbors Sharing!
Decisions, decisions, decisions! Even though wine goes down easy, there are sure a lot of decisions you have to make given the amazing selection of great and not so great ...
Ep. 132 – Some Downright Decadent Days Ahead!
This is a very busy time of year with lots of opportunities for wine lovers to have fun. This week, you’ll meet a tour operator that will take you to ...
Ep. 131 – Wine List Yeas and Nays & the Football and Wine Connection
From the world’s best restaurant to the final football showdown to the Urban Wine Trail of Santa Barbara, Grape Encounters Radio takes on some very engaging topics this week. Meet ...
Ep. 130 – Goodness! What Just Happened?
Since last fall, the weather in California and other wine regions has been anything but normal –too much rain when we need it the least, not enough when we need ...
Ep. 129 – Something for Everyone to Start Off the Year
David visits with Tom Silberkleit, publisher of ” the California Directory of Fine Wineries”, on how to take a European wine vacation in the United States. Also, Amy Relley, author ...
