September 28, 2023

Grape Encounters the Blog

Episode #728 - Patriotic Pour: The Forgotten Grapes of the Original 13 Colonies With Chris Kern

Episode #728 – Patriotic Pour: The Forgotten Grapes of the Original 13 Colonies With Chris Kern

Welcome to a star-spangled edition of Grape Encounters Radio. Today we’re going to take you on a rollicking romp through vineyards that our founding fathers would definitely approve of. Each week, Grape Encounters pops the cork on the most intriguing ...
Episode #727 - The Wine.  The Food.  The Culture.  Plus, the Relative Ease of Dual Citizenship in Italy and Beyond!

Episode #727 – The Wine. The Food. The Culture. Plus, the Relative Ease of Dual Citizenship in Italy and Beyond!

In this week’s edition of Grape Encounters, we’re going to prove to you that dreams can come true.  Moreover, there is likely to be literally tens of thousands of listeners who can take advantage of what we are sharing this ...
Episode #726 - Getting Wine Right: An Alternative Strategy to Better Understand and Enjoy Wine

Episode #726 – Getting Wine Right: An Alternative Strategy to Better Understand and Enjoy Wine

Step into a world where wine is not just a beverage but a catalyst for adventure and camaraderie. Welcome to the latest edition of Grape Encounters Radio – the show that takes you on a journey beyond the vineyard, where ...
Episode #725 - ENCORE REQUEST:  Revolutionizing the Wine Consumer Experience With Vintage Wines Estates' Jessica Kogan!

Episode #725 – ENCORE REQUEST: Revolutionizing the Wine Consumer Experience With Vintage Wines Estates’ Jessica Kogan!

Tied for most-listened-to show so far in 2023, this episode featuring Vintage Wine Estates’ Jessica Kogan is an eye opener for anyone who is finding the wine-buying experience much improved these days!  This episode of Grape Encounters features someone to ...
Episode #724 - ENCORE REQUEST:  Pairing Wine and Animal Rescue, Featuring Jenna Duran

Episode #724 – ENCORE REQUEST: Pairing Wine and Animal Rescue, Featuring Jenna Duran

This week and next, we are presenting encores of this year’s two most listened-to episodes.  If you missed out, you’ll definitely want to give a listen… especially if you’re an animal lover!  Every guest you hear on Grape Encounters Radio ...
Episode # 723 - Incomparable Dining, Smiles Shining!  Roscioli Series Finale!

Episode # 723 – Incomparable Dining, Smiles Shining! Roscioli Series Finale!

Taste buds everywhere rejoice! Grape Encounters Radio is back with an unforgettable final installment of our special series featuring Rome’s most revered family of gastronomical businesses, Roscioli. In this episode, part owner and manager Lindsay Gabbard takes us behind the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...