April 20, 2024

Grape Encounters the Blog

Uncorked 475 – Coravin – Oxygen Shield

Uncorked 475 – Coravin – Oxygen Shield

Can you pour wine from your bottle without ever removing the cork?  Absolutely you can, with a revolutionary new gadget! [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked475.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked475.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe to Grape Encounters Apple Podcasts | Google ...
Uncorked 474 – Tropical Wines

Uncorked 474 – Tropical Wines

Wine is made today from all kinds of fruit.  And if it’s not now, it’s just a matter of time.  Introducing banana wine. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked474.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked474.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe to Grape Encounters Apple ...
Uncorked 473 – Scratch and Sniff Wine Expert

Uncorked 473 – Scratch and Sniff Wine Expert

Can you scratch and sniff your way to being a wine expert?  With a little help from author and wine expert Richard Betts. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked473.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked473.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe to Grape Encounters Apple ...
Uncorked 472 – Wine Couture

Uncorked 472 – Wine Couture

You may have heard the words wine and fashion used in the same sentence.  But have you ever heard the words wine and couture blended? [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked472.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked472.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe to Grape ...
Uncorked 471 – Drinking Wine is Good for the Economy

Uncorked 471 – Drinking Wine is Good for the Economy

While many sectors of the US economy are struggling, one sector that is doing mighty fine is the production of wine.  So go ahead, uncork that bottle.  It the patriotic thing to do! [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked471.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked471.mp3Podcast: Play in new ...
Episode 222 – Rockin' the Harvest: Winemaking by Day, Jammin' by Night

Episode 222 – Rockin’ the Harvest: Winemaking by Day, Jammin’ by Night

It’s harvest season and that’s a very busy time of year for winemakers. This week on Grape Encounters, host David Wilson brings you another blend of grapes and music as you go behind the scenes with the Crush Tones, a ...
Uncorked #470 – Recycling Wine Bottles

Uncorked #470 – Recycling Wine Bottles

Are you ready to pay a bottle deposit on your wine bottle?  One company believes it’s the responsible, and profitable, thing to do. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked470.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked470.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe to Grape Encounters Apple ...
Uncorked #469 – Government Warning on Social Media

Uncorked #469 – Government Warning on Social Media

Does your Tweet come with a government warning?  Why purveyors of wine may have to think about that in the future. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked469.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked469.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe to Grape Encounters Apple Podcasts | ...
Uncorked #468 – Time for Australian Wines to Grow Up?

Uncorked #468 – Time for Australian Wines to Grow Up?

Just like a fine wine, is it time for Australia’s wine industry to mature?  How a Down Under industry is trying to keep their slice of the American Pie. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked468.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked468.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here ...
Uncorked #467 – Millennials - Wine Up, Beer Down

Uncorked #467 – Millennials – Wine Up, Beer Down

Millennials, Gen-Y’s, the younger adult generation.  No matter what you call them, you’ll be surprised how they’re setting trends in wine-drinking. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/uncorked467.mp3″ player=1761] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/uncorked467.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe to Grape Encounters Apple Podcasts | ...