March 22, 2025

Grape Encounters Episode Archives

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Episode #772 - Connecting the Dots: Wine E-Commerce Savant Jessica Kogan Poised to Amaze Us Again!

Episode #772 – Connecting the Dots: Wine E-Commerce Savant Jessica Kogan Poised to Amaze Us Again!

Although most people might not give it a second thought, there can be no doubt that we are living in an era of human exceptionalism unparalleled in history. In nearly ...
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Episode #771 - Green Medal Winners Unveiled!  Join the Celebration of Green Innovation!

Episode #771 – Green Medal Winners Unveiled! Join the Celebration of Green Innovation!

In the enchanting world of wine, where the romance of tradition meets modern innovation, Grape Encounters Radio invites listeners to tune in to a very special installment of the show, ...
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Episode #770 - Sous Vide Cooking Tops the List of Ways to Slash Meal Costs and Kitchen Drudgery

Episode #770 – Sous Vide Cooking Tops the List of Ways to Slash Meal Costs and Kitchen Drudgery

In the latest episode of Grape Encounters Radio, host David Wilson takes listeners on a deep dive into a culinary revolution that's been quietly simmering for over fifty years. This ...
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Episode #769 - REIGNITED!  Natalie MacLean's "Wine Witch on Fire" is Most Requested Encore!

Episode #769 – REIGNITED! Natalie MacLean’s “Wine Witch on Fire” is Most Requested Encore!

It’s back!  We don't run many repeats, but when we do, they have to be mighty special... and this hour-long kitchen table conversation with #1 best-selling author Natalie MacLean--arguably America's ...
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Episode #768 - FERMENTATION LIBERATION:  Shaking Up Wine's Status Quo.  Plus, Bonus Jancis Robinson Encore!

Episode #768 – FERMENTATION LIBERATION: Shaking Up Wine’s Status Quo. Plus, Bonus Jancis Robinson Encore!

This edition of Grape Encounters is brought to you by Total Wine & More.  Find what you love and love what you find at Total Wine & More. Just over ...
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Episode #766_2 - Cooking Catastrophe!  Why Americans are Ditchin' the Kitchen!

Episode #766_2 – Cooking Catastrophe! Why Americans are Ditchin’ the Kitchen!

This week, in the whimsical world of "Grape Encounters Radio," where the love of wine and food dances freely with the spirit of adventure, your host, David Wilson, takes a ...
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Episode #765 - Daring Boutique Winemaker Asks, "Is it OK to Tone Down Tech Talk and Favor Flavor?"

Episode #765 – Daring Boutique Winemaker Asks, “Is it OK to Tone Down Tech Talk and Favor Flavor?”

For more than 50 years, American wine enthusiasts and everyday drinkers have been divided into two opposing camps: those who use tech talk and wine industry jargon to describe what's ...
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Episode #764 - SEIZE CONTROL:  If the Taste Ain’t Great, MANIPULATE!

Episode #764 – SEIZE CONTROL: If the Taste Ain’t Great, MANIPULATE!

Gather ‘round wine enthusiasts, adventurous gastronomes, and curious wanderers for this week's edition of Grape Encounters Radio. For 15 years, we've been your trusted companion on a never-ending journey off ...
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Episode #763 - Yet Another Wine Tasting That Could Dramatically Impact America's Future

Episode #763 – Yet Another Wine Tasting That Could Dramatically Impact America’s Future

Is it conceivable that a seemingly innocuous wine tasting event could significantly alter the trajectory of America's future? While this proposition might initially appear far-fetched, the latest episode of Grape ...
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Episode #760 - Our Farewell to Spain, Garnacha and New Friends, but First Two Rockstar Producers!

Episode #760 – Our Farewell to Spain, Garnacha and New Friends, but First Two Rockstar Producers!

Well, it been one heck of a month here at Grape Encounters Radio, where we came, we saw and we were conquered... by the magic of Garnacha, during our very ...
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Episode #759 - Spain's Garnacha is Spellbinding!  Could it be That Nearby Village of Witches?

Episode #759 – Spain’s Garnacha is Spellbinding! Could it be That Nearby Village of Witches?

Welcome to the second week of an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of Garnacha wines in Northern Spain! This multi-week exploration has been meticulously crafted to delve deep into ...
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Episode #758 – We’ve Got Spain on the Brain as We Reveal the Magic Behind Today’s Garnachas!

Episode #758 – We’ve Got Spain on the Brain as We Reveal the Magic Behind Today’s Garnachas!

For the next 30 days, we’ve got Spain on the brain as we bring you the most comprehensive look at the regions and varietals responsible for some of the most ...