
Ep. 38 – Rules Were Made to Be Broken
Wine tasting etiquette with The Traveling Grape, Amanda Hagood. Then, go ahead, blend your wine at home with Chef Shelly Maddocks. Next, meet former marketing guy Larry Schaffer who is now being called the “Winemaker to Watch!” Finally, a conversation ...

Ep. 37 – Inside the Central Coast Independent Winery
Wes Hagen is on the show today talking about his recent article published in the LA Times Magazine describing how the Santa Rita Hills came to produce a world-class Pinot Noir; then Keith Saarloos shares with us the inner workings ...

Ep. 36 – 48 Hours on the Central Coast
Dave shares with the listeners what he would do in the Santa Ynez Valley if there were 48 hours in the day, then brings on Stacey Otte from the Wildling Art Museum in Los Olivos to share the museum’s dedication ...

Ep. 35 – Lucas Lewellen, Von Strasser The Traveling Grape
David gets Louis Lucas from Lucas and Lewellen on the line to talk about what a legendary Central Coast wine maker is up to, then calls on Amanda Hagood, Marketing Director for Von Strasser in Napa and also owner of ...

Ep. 34 – In Honor of Fess Parker
This week, David pays tribute to Fess Parker, who passed away on March 17, takes a private wine tasting at Clos Pepe, then talks about the recent Solvang Century bike ride which attracts thousands of cyclists (and wine drinkers) to ...

Ep. 33 – Tweetest Show Ever
This week, we catch up with Keith Saarloos to evaluate the wildly successful Sipper Bowl last weekend, then very special guest The Seattle Wine Gal comes on to talk about social media, and it’s use as an invaluable marketing tool ...

Ep. 32 – The Sipper Bowl
The Sipper Bowl is here as Texas favorite Landon Winery takes on Local Heavyweight Saarloos and Sons! Dave is on location, broadcasting live coverage of the event! [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_32.mp3″ title=” Ep. 32 – The Sipper Bowl”] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/2010-04-18_ge_32.mp3Podcast: Play in new ...

Ep. 31 – A Sipper Bowl Preview Show
In the ramp up to Sipper Bowl I next Saturday, we spend a full hour with good Grape Encounters buddy Keith Saarloos in a very candid interview that spans the spectrum from Sipper Bowl, to tricking sommoliers, to how to ...

Ep. 30 – A Walk in the Vineyards
Still on location, Dave takes a walk through Fess Parker Vineyards with Kris Parker, grandson of Fess Parker. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_30.mp3″ title=”Ep. 30 – A Walk in the Vineyards “] http://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_30.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe to ...

Ep. 29 – Clos Pepe Olive Oil
Dave goes on location as he talks to Steve Pepe of Clos Pepe about another type of product they make; olive oil! [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_29.mp3″ title=”Ep. 29 – Clos Pepe Olive Oil “] http://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_29.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here ...