April 28, 2024

Grape Encounters Episode Archives

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Ep. 188 -- Creating Amazing Wine Experiences for the Masses

Ep. 188 — Creating Amazing Wine Experiences for the Masses

Creating Amazing Wine Experiences for the Masses Some wine retailers really get it right… and others just plain don’t get it. On this edition of Grape Encounters, David talks with ...
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Ep. 187 -- Big Winners in the Wine World

Ep. 187 — Big Winners in the Wine World

Big Winners in the Wine World (plus, a double-dose of Decadence!) Mark Carter is one of the very few winemakers in the world to earn a perfect 100 point score. His ...
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Ep. 186 -- Father Knows Best!  A Daughter Follows in the Footsteps of Her Legendary Dad!

Ep. 186 — Father Knows Best! A Daughter Follows in the Footsteps of Her Legendary Dad!

This week, we visit with Violet Grgich, daughter of Michael Grgich, the famed winemaker responsible for making the Chardonnay that won the historic Judgment of Paris in 1976. Join David ...
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Ep. 185 -- It’s All About the Wine, Valentine!

Ep. 185 — It’s All About the Wine, Valentine!

On this week’s Pre-Valentine’s Day show, we’re going to focus on Wine, Champagne and other goodies that will help you celebrate the very romantic 14th of February in style. From ...
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Ep. 184 -- What you may not want to know about restaurant wine lists

Ep. 184 — What you may not want to know about restaurant wine lists

This week Grape Encounters Radio welcomes Michael Jordan. Except, this Michael Jordan isn’t tall and doesn’t dribble. In fact, dribbling would be totally unthinkable for him. That’s because Michael is ...
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Ep. 183 -- Hail to the Chief's Wine Choices!

Ep. 183 — Hail to the Chief’s Wine Choices!

The first time President Obama was elected, there was a lot of grumbling in the American wine world when it was learned that the new Commander in Chief had chosen ...
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Ep. 182 -- Tequila, Testosterone and Zinners!

Ep. 182 — Tequila, Testosterone and Zinners!

A Buffet of Off-the-Wall Conversations on This Week’s Show Today on Grape Encounters, we’ll visit with one of the savviest people in the wine business. He’s a winemaker, an author, ...
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Ep. 181 -- Michael Grgich Uncorked

Ep. 181 — Michael Grgich Uncorked

The wit, wisdom and wonders of a legendary winemaker Also Featuring our Gadget Guru from EpicStyle.com, Matt DuBow We have had Michael Grgich on Grape Encounters before, but the time ...
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Ep. 180 -- Grape Encounters Goes Back to its Roots!

Ep. 180 — Grape Encounters Goes Back to its Roots!

Special Guest Keith Saarloos of Saarloos and Sons Also Featuring our Gadget Guru from EpicStyle.com, Matt DuBow There was much to celebrate in 2012. Great wines and lots of them! ...
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Ep. 179 -- Big Names, Fun and Games! It's the Very Best of 2012

Ep. 179 — Big Names, Fun and Games! It’s the Very Best of 2012

In 2012, we had the privilege to introduce you to some of the most exciting and influential names in the wine, food and wine lifestyle world. On our very special ...
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Ep. 178 -- At least wine drinkers had a banner year!

Ep. 178 — At least wine drinkers had a banner year!

Economically speaking, there hasn’t been a lot to celebrate in 2012, but if you’re a wine lover, it really has been a good year! All kinds of innovative winers and ...
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Ep. 177 -- Is wine going to the dogs?

Ep. 177 — Is wine going to the dogs?

Today, Grape Encounters Radio is going to the Dogs, Literally! A few months ago we spent an afternoon with Jean-Charles Boisset, one of the most powerful and influential names in ...