Ep. 128 – Wines and Winemakers That Rock!
On Grape Encounters Radio, we often talk about the relationship between wine and music. This time, we’ve taken it one step further by joining in on the blending action with ...
Ep. 127 – 2011 In Review… It’s Red, White & Moo!
2011 In Review… It’s Red, White & Moo! On this week’s program, David visits with Wine Gadget Guru Matt Dubow and talks New Years resolutions for wine lovers. Then, three ...
Ep. 126 – America’s Oldest Winemaking Family, Up Close and Personal
They brought the first Pinot Noir cuttings to America by ship. They pioneered both wine regions and important winemaking technique. Today they sell the most popular premium Pinot Noir in ...
Ep. 125 – The Character (and characters) of Mendocino Wine, Part 3
This week, we wrap up our visit to Mendocino Wine country with two fascinating interviews featuring two of the region’s most respected wine producers. While other 10-year-old boys were out ...
Ep. 124 – The Character (and Characters) of Mendocino Wine, Part 2
This week we continue our very colorful portrait of winemaking in Mendocino, California. This story comes in three sizes-small, medium and large. First, meet John Chiarito, whose charming family winery ...
Ep. 123 – The Character (and Characters) of Mendocino Wine
There are so many lesser-know yet fascinating stories in Mendocino County, California that we decided it was worth spending a few weeks there. Our mission was to present every facet ...
Ep. 122 – Explaining the Sometimes Random Results of Wine Competitions
This week’s show is a major eye opener, as we reveal the cold-hard facts about wine competition and the seemingly random point scores and medal awards. Our guest Bob Hodgson, is a ...
Ep. 121 – It’s Never Been Easier to Make Your Own Wine
Making your own wine made simple thanks to the extraordinary team and facilities at Crushpad in Sonoma, California. A conversation with CEO, Peter Ekman, plus some very good holiday gift ideas for ...
Ep. 120 – A Tale of Two Sauvignon Blancs
This week, it’s a tale of two Sauvingnon Blancs. First we visit with Kathy Joseph, the mastermind behind the extraordinary wines of Fiddlehead Cellars on the Central Coast of California ...
Ep. 119 – An Incredible Tale of Bovine and Good Wine
Meet a Canadian cattle rancher who feeds her cows a bottle of wine a day to enhance the flavor of the meat. Then, learn how to use wine to unite ...
Ep. 118 – A Tribute to Our Beloved Grape with Comedian Gary Gulman
Comedian Gary Gulman is the creative genius behind the intensely funny comedy piece, ‘Grape vs. Grapefruit’! Gary’s been on Leno, Letterman and all the major late night talk shows. He’s ...
Ep. 117 – Acorns to Icons: How Oaks Affect Your Wine and Varietal Pop Icons
This week on Grape Encounters, Winemaker Larry Schaffer of Tercero Wines gives us a crash course in the use of oak in winemaking. Chris Kern, of Forgotten Grapes, compares obscure ...
