Ep. 104 – Pioneers and Innovators
There is one fact that is true about all great things – somebody had to have the vision, roll the dice, and make the first move. Winemaker Ken Brown was one of ...
Ep. 103 – Oh What a Long, Strange and Wonderful Trip It Was!
Oh what a long, strange and wonderful trip it was! Join Grape Encounter’s Guests from all over the country on a whirlwind train trip to beautiful Santa Barbara, where indulgence was truly ...
Ep. 102 – Why so Many Celebrities are Going Grape!
It’s one of the hottest trends in wine making – musicians, actors and athletes touting their own wine labels. This week, meet former Bad Company bass player, Paul Cullen who now offers music-inspired wines ...
Ep. 101 – Wine Tasting, Chef Fights and Farm Feasting at Fairplex!
David goes hog wild on the LA County Fairgrounds at “Fun Decanted,” a wildly fun event complete with Chef Fights, gourmet food coaches, forgotten grape varietals and an amazing brunch ...
Ep. 100 – A Brief History of Wine in America
We almost didn’t notice that this was our 100th Grape Encounters episode (too much partying!) To celebrate, we’re giving you a whirl wind look at American Winemaking from day one ...
Ep. 99 – Cabernet Cooking Gone Wild and Cows That Are Mad About Merlot
Today we’re going to prep you for the perfect picnic, but before that happens, we’re pulling out all the stops in our secret test kitchen where we’re creating an ensemble ...
Ep. 98 – The Politics, Pyrotechnics and Playful Pleasures of Wine!
This week, pyro-turned-wine-wizard Andrew Quady introduces us to his “Deviant” wines, Paul Crosswhite ponders the connection between wine preferences and political persuasion, David turns us on to vacationing in a ...
Ep. 97 – It all pointed to Pinot…A rare interview with California wine making pioneer Richard Sanford
Wine wasn’t always a mainstay on the Central California Coast. This week, we have the rare privilege to hang out with one of the legendary founders of that exceedingly important ...
Ep. 96 – Under the Tuscan and Templeton Sun
Ever dream of pulling up stakes and doing something completely amazing in some other part of the world? This week, David interviews Tim Grace, whose American family decided to make ...
Ep. 95 – The Relationship Between Wine and Personalities, Personable Pinot Makers and Pretty Awesome Products
Does our personality dictate the kind of wine we drink? Find out the truth in an eye-opening report by Paul Crosswhite. Then, meet Steven Girard of Oregon’s Benton Lane Winery, ...
Ep. 94 – Wine Tasting Around the Globe in Less Than an Hour
Awesome guests on this must-hear episode of Grape Encounters. Jody Ness host of CNBC’s WINE PORTFOLIO takes us on a worldwide wine tasting adventure. Tom Silberkleit, publisher of the stunning ...
Ep. 93 – From Terror to Terroir: How America’s Saddest Moment Inspired a Family to Create Great Wine
Biodynamic winemakers Peter and Becky Work, used to do business on Wall Street until 9/11 caused them to re-think their future. Meet the makers of Ampelos Wines in this charming ...
