November 8, 2024

Episode # 795                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               - World-Class Culinary Education, From Behind Bars

Episode # 795 – World-Class Culinary Education, From Behind Bars

Today's Topic:  Chefs in Prison.  It's one of the most endearing cliches of all time... men and/or woman doing hard time in prison, spending all of their waking hours fashioning car license plates from sheets of steel.  It may be ...
Episode #790 - Celebrate Most Awesome Ever California Wine Month's Events, Festivals, and Sustainable Wine Adventures

Episode #790 – Celebrate Most Awesome Ever California Wine Month’s Events, Festivals, and Sustainable Wine Adventures

Episode 790 of Grape Encounters Radio is the celebration of a true milestone; our 20th Wine Month Celebration Episode. On this episode, Host David Wilson is joined by one of the most beloved and influential guests in Grape Encounters history, ...
Episode #782 - She is to E-Commerce What Peanut Butter is to Jelly!  Why the Wine World Adores Jessica Kogan!

Episode #782 – She is to E-Commerce What Peanut Butter is to Jelly! Why the Wine World Adores Jessica Kogan!

Trust us when we tell you that Jessica Kogan is the queen of wine e-commerce. Although most people might not give it a second thought, there can be no doubt that we are living in an era of human exceptionalism ...
Episode #781 - Norman Greenbaum's Legendary Spirit in the Sky's Deep Wine Country Roots, Life-Changing for Millions of Fans

Episode #781 – Norman Greenbaum’s Legendary Spirit in the Sky’s Deep Wine Country Roots, Life-Changing for Millions of Fans

The connection between wine and music is nothing short of amazing.  Moreover,nothing has the power to reconnect us to the most memorable and vivid memories of our lives more than music.  And this week’s deeply nostalgic installment of Grape Encounters ...
Episode #780 - A Winemaker's Triumph of Perfection, Thousands of Years in the Making!

Episode #780 – A Winemaker’s Triumph of Perfection, Thousands of Years in the Making!

It is impossible to imagine any more extraordinary feat in the wine industry than the one we will discuss today. Our guest is among the most humble, soft-spoken, unassuming, and unpretentious winemakers you will ever meet.  But don't let his ...
Episode #779 - FLASHBACK!  The Station the Brought Wine Radio to North Carolina

Episode #779 – FLASHBACK! The Station the Brought Wine Radio to North Carolina

In this nostalgic episode of Grape Encounters Radio, host David Wilson reconnects with Scott Neisler, owner of WGNC radio station in Gastonia, North Carolina. Scott's station was one of the first to broadcast Grape Encounters around 16 years ago, playing ...
Episode #778 - A JOURNEY OF WINE AND SELF DISCOVERY:  The Wines, They Are a Changin'

Episode #778 – A JOURNEY OF WINE AND SELF DISCOVERY: The Wines, They Are a Changin’

Are you a casual wine enthusiast who thinks the wine world remains largely unchanged year after year? Think again! While your favorite Cabernet, the one you've cherished for decades, still offers that familiar, delightful taste, the wine industry has undergone ...
Episode #777 - The Never Ending Story of Grape Varietals We've Been Enjoying for Thousand of Years!

Episode #777 – The Never Ending Story of Grape Varietals We’ve Been Enjoying for Thousand of Years!

You are cordially invited to join us on a profound oenological journey as Grape Encounters Radio delves into the captivating realm of ancient grape varietals. Leading this very special exploration of wine history is the erudite and wildly charismatic Wes ...
Episode #776 - Huge Head Scratcher!  Decoding the Absurd Relationship Between Wine Price and Quality!

Episode #776 – Huge Head Scratcher! Decoding the Absurd Relationship Between Wine Price and Quality!

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 formulas which may shock you! This episode of Grape Encounters ...
Episode #775 - David's Remarkable Conversation With Two Novices Who Conquered the Wine Industry in Their Bare Feet!

Episode #775 – David’s Remarkable Conversation With Two Novices Who Conquered the Wine Industry in Their Bare Feet!

Looking Back on One of Our Most Unforgettable and Important Conversations In the latest edition of Grape Encounters Radio and Podcast, host David Wilson takes listeners on a nostalgic journey back to an important chapter of value wines. As the ...