Episode #560 – Why Lament Together When We Can Ferment Together? The National Honey Wine Project!
I’ve always contended that wine can be a great creative catalyst so that’s what we’ll be doing with all of our time for the next several weeks. As a matter ...
Episode #559 – A Renowned Chef. A Beloved Winemaker. Two Stories About Innovating Beyond the Quarantine’s Confines
These days, a “Grape Encounter” is far different than what it used to be. Until “Shelter in Place” became the new normal, a Grape Encounter usually occurred face-to-face. Unfortunately, in ...
Episode #558 – Creative Wine Enjoyment While Sheltering in Place
This is a very unusual episode of Grape Encounters Radio. There are no guests on today’s show. There’s not much fancy production work that normally enhances the program. It’s just ...
Episode #557 – The Economics of Wine, Sustainability in Place, Plus a Honey of a Surprise!
Every year, we look forward to showcasing all of the amazing things that take place during California Wine Month (AKA April to those not in the know)! Needless to say, ...
Episode #555 – HOME SWEET HOME! Grape Encounters Returns to its Roots!
This week’s guest on Grape Encounters is the head of judging and one of the driving forces behind the Pacific Rim Wine Competition; Spreti Valenti. Spreti is a certified sommelier, ...
Episode #554 – Jancis Robinson: The Reigning Queen of Wine Meets the Often-Irreverent Wine Maverick!
Host David Wilson says of this week’s edition of Grape Encounters Radio: “This is one of those days when I wish I had all the time in the world to ...
Episode 553 – Meet the Renaissance Man of Wine, Music and Art!
The last time David had Spencer on Grape Encounters, the conversation was largely about a new project he is overseeing as COO of Wines That Rock, a very unique New ...
Episode #552 – Wine and Food Pairing is for Real People, Not Just an Elite Class!
All over the world, there are literally countless wine and food pairing events going on every single day. More often than not, it’s the best of the best wines paired ...
Episode #551 – Where Will All That Grape Juice Go? Are We Facing a Glut?
It really can be very difficult, if not impossible to predict just how bountiful a particular vintage is likely to be this early in the year, but Host David Wilson ...
Episode #550 – If Your Dream is Owning a Winery or Vineyard, You’re in Good Company!
On this installment of Grape Encounters, David will be talking about something that has been on his “to-do” list for a super long time. Over the years, Grape Encounters has ...
Episode #549 – A Georgetown Rendezvous With the Best of Bordeaux!
Plus, the Remarkable Connection Between Football and Wine! Host David Wilson has a great big soft spot in his heart for the winemakers of Bordeaux, France. He says it’s mostly ...
Episode #548 – Is Social Media Causing Pretentiousness to Skyrocket?
Plus, some “just for fun” wine wisdom that isn’t snobbery! Show Announcer, wine enthusiast and award-winning winemaker, Brent Keast joins David in a discussion of social media as it relates ...