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It is one of the most ambitious and historically significant projects the wine industry has ever seen. Re-creating wines enjoyed by the elite at the height of the Roman Empire was a considerable challenge, but it is only one component ...
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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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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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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 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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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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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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Welcome to a very soggy edition of Grape Encounters Radio.  Here’s a preview of this week’s show.  While it’s not the most significant reason that Grape Encounters Host David Wilson left California to come to Italy, He notes, “it is ...
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