June 6, 2023

Episode #722 - Could This be the Apex of Gastronomical Excellence?

Episode #722 – Could This be the Apex of Gastronomical Excellence?

Are you ready for an experience that will take your taste buds to an alternate reality? Then its time for Roscioli – the beloved Rome-based family of food and wine businesses that has been mesmerizing the most discerning foodies from ...
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Episode #719 - Immortalizing Rome’s Beloved Culinary Icon; Lindsay Gabbard of Rimessa Roscioli

Episode #719 – Immortalizing Rome’s Beloved Culinary Icon; Lindsay Gabbard of Rimessa Roscioli

The 1979 film Breaking Away chronicles the story of an Indiana teenager’s obsession with bicycling and determination to someday compete in the iconic Italian bicycle races alongside Italian cycling greats. His passion for cycling swiftly morphs into an obsession with ...
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Episode #716 - Jessica Kogan’s Bright Ideas are Revolutionizing the Wine Consumer Experience!

Episode #716 – Jessica Kogan’s Bright Ideas are Revolutionizing the Wine Consumer Experience!

The Beatles’ White Album was released in 1968, so how amazing is it that the Fab 4 actually predicted that the wine world would be turned upside down in a mere 55 years? Can there be any doubt that this ...
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Episode #715 - Down to Earth Month Gets Back its Mojo Post Covid!

Episode #715 – Down to Earth Month Gets Back its Mojo Post Covid!

California’s Down to Earth Month has arrived! The annual month-long celebration, in its 12th year, highlights the Golden State wine community’s commitment to sustainable viticulture and winemaking through environmental stewardship, social equity and community engagement. Joining David on this episode ...
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Episode #714 - Is Wine Olive Oil's Popeye?

Episode #714 – Is Wine Olive Oil’s Popeye?

We’re not sure how Popeye or Olive Oil got their names, but one thing is for certain, the relationship between wine and olive oil is mighty similar to the relationship between the two lead characters, and one of history’s most ...
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Episode #713 - Vintage Wine Estates; Pairing Wine and Animal Rescue, Featuring Jenna Duran

Episode #713 – Vintage Wine Estates; Pairing Wine and Animal Rescue, Featuring Jenna Duran

Every guest you hear on Grape Encounters Radio brings something unique to the conversation. From humor to insight to education, each contributor to the show brings their own special something to the little corner of the world that we call ...
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Episode #712 - Unlocking Hollywood Flavors: Oscar-Inspired Wine and Movie Pairing!

Episode #712 – Unlocking Hollywood Flavors: Oscar-Inspired Wine and Movie Pairing!

It seems like no conversation about wine is complete unless there is some discussion about pairing wine with food. If you’re a longtime Grape Encounters listener, you know that we pair wine with a lot more than food. From the ...
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Episode #708 – Disney Filmmaker Turned Winemaker Finally Meets His Mentor After 15 Years!

Episode #708 – Disney Filmmaker Turned Winemaker Finally Meets His Mentor After 15 Years!

Episode 708 of Grape Encounters Radio will surely charm and inspire you as we finally facilitate the long-overdue introduction of Gil Gagnon and Wes Hagen, two vastly different men united by an insatiable passion: winemaking. Join us for an hour-long ...
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Episode #707 – Atri (Italy) Chose You!

Episode #707 – Atri (Italy) Chose You!

Things have been going swimmingly for David Wilson lately, ever since he moved to the medieval village of Atri in Italy’s Abruzzo region-a somewhat obscure and substantial section of Mideastern Italy where American consumers are concerned. It was an unexpected ...
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Episode #706 - Acclaimed Wine Author Throws a Little Shade on White Wines

Episode #706 – Acclaimed Wine Author Throws a Little Shade on White Wines

Today, we proudly present what may well be the most off-color episode of Grape Encounters ever; and to help us accomplish that feat is one of the most respected authors in the world of unusual wines. We’re eager to introduce ...
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