Ep. 46 B – It’s All About Romance! Are Wine and Food Aphrodisiacs?
David visits with Amy Reiley, author of The Love Diet, then has a virtual wine tasting with Clive Pursehouse of the Oregon Wine Blog to determine if screw caps are a mood-killer. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/2010-06-11_ge_46_a_pod.mp3″ title=”Ep. 46 B – It’s All ...
Ep. 46 A – Making Wine… Dozens of Vintners at a Time, and Making Friends at Chef Shelly’s
Grape Encounters returns to the Terravant Wine Company to learn more about this awesome new winemaking venture, then we take our microphones to Chef Shelly’s raucous barbecue extravaganza. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/2010-06-11_ge46_a_pod_chefshelly.mp3″ title=”Ep. 46 A – Making Wine… Dozens of Vintners at ...
Ep. 45 – From Perfect Pinots to Pretentious Lawn Parties
David has a spirited conversation with renowned (and delightful) winemaker Kathy Joseph of Fiddlehead Cellars. She shares her philosophies and gives listeners a sneak peek at upcoming Fiddlefest. Later, David shares his visit to the Pretentious Lawn Party and brings ...
Ep. 44 – Yes! You Can Become a Winemaker! Learn How and Start Now!
Show host David Wilson and his guest, acclaimed winemaker and author Wes Hagen explain how you can make your own wines without planting a vineyard, or building a winery. (And we’re not talking about small quantities of homemade juice!)This is ...
Ep. 43 – Wines Inspired by Art, Mermaid Sightings and Sealed Lips
Show host David Wilson attends the Grand Opening party of Artiste Wines in Los Olivos, CA with microphone in hand. This lavish party featured renowned artists whose works appear on the Artiste wine bottles. It also featured a bevy of ...
Ep. 42 – The Bitter Aftertaste of Wine Metaphors
David takes issue with wine descriptions that leave consumers scratching their heads in bewilderment. David calls upon reknowned wine-maker and judge Wes Hagen to translate the verbosity and point listeners to some amazing cellar-stocking bargains. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/2010-05-14_ge_42_pod.mp3″ title=”Ep. 42 – ...
Ep. 41 – Too Bad to Drink, Too Good to Throw Away and Other Tidbits
This week, David responds to listener comments, then David tries every which way to get our resident wine philosopher Keith Saarloos to divulge his top-secret whereabouts. Finally, the immensely popular Chef Shelly Maddocks tells listeners what to do with wine ...
Ep. 40 – Renaissance Men, Romantic Notions and Looming Legislation
For several weeks, David has wanted to spend a significant portion of the show shooting the breeze with one of the most interesting characters in the wine business — AVA author, winemaker, philosopher, innovator, wine judge and Renaissance Man Wes ...
Ep. 39 – Uncorked
This week: How resistant are wine drinkers to the notion of using screw cap and synthetic enclosures? We found an expert with all the answers! Then, and interview with our favorite wine maker and philosopher, plus lots of random thoughts ...
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 ...
