Australia, Podcast
Mollydooker
Mollydooker, that awe-inspiring Australian winery, is our focus on today’s episode. We’ll discuss some of the winery’s background as well as have a pleasant chat with Mollydooker’s International Brand Ambassador, Luke Marquis. It was great to be able to have the opportunity to interview Luke and we hope you find this episode to be one of many reasons to head to your favorite wine shop to pick up a bottle or two of Mollydooker’s remarkable wines! Moreover–and I know as a wine aficionado this oughtn’t to be the main focus when buying a wine–but their label designs are far and…
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Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Podcast, Slovenia
Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovenia
We’ll be swinging by four important growing regions on today’s episode: Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovenia. Each has its own uniqueness but all produce remarkable wines. So put your chardonnay aside and grab a Grüner Veltliner or Tokaj because we’re delving into new grape territories! was last modified: September 30th, 2018 by Charlie
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Germany, Podcast
A Teutonic Tutorial on German Wine
Today, we discuss German wine and oh, do we have fun with pronunciations! From Riesling to Spätburgunder, German wines are wonderfully delicious, nuanced wines worth of exploration. And they are far more than merely sweet wines, as you’ll discover. They are wines that intrigue and beguile. Thanks for listening and welcome to Germany! Also, be sure to check out our Image Gallery. Therein, you’ll find instructive diagrams on German wine as well as some vineyard images that will give you a sense of perspective in terms of their steepness and their manicured nature. was last modified: September 24th, 2018 by…
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Podcast
Kosher Wine & Food
On today’s episode, we discuss Kosher wine and food. It’s all about history and much of that, Biblical, and it’s fascinating to discover the ins-and-outs of what makes something Kosher and how the rules have been interpreted over the years. We hope you find this episode informative as we make our way into that time of the year when so many Jewish holidays are upon us. Thank you so much for listening! was last modified: September 19th, 2018 by Charlie
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Napa Valley, Podcast, Sonoma Valley
A Napa & Sonoma Valley Overview
On today’s episode, we talk about the Napa & Sonoma Valleys, their history, what make them unique, and what gives them such renown. This discussion is broad in nature and is meant simply as an overview, with a more detailed and nuanced focus coming in future episodes. We hope you enjoy and as always, we are grateful for your interest! was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Napa Valley, Podcast, Sonoma Valley
A One Day Jaunt in Napa & Sonoma
On today’s episode, we venture into California’s Wine Country. We stop by a couple of wineries–one of which is very high-end and wishes to remain anonymous–as well as have an eye-opening dining experience. Come join us as we leisurely tour around the Napa and Sonoma Valleys! was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Napa Valley, Podcast, Sonoma Valley
Of Fire & Wine
Today’s episode is highly topical in that it’s about the raging fires in Northern California and their effects on the region and the harm they do to people, property, vineyards and to our country as a whole. was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Napa Valley, Podcast, Travel, Winery
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
On today’s episode we reflect on Robert Sinskey Vineyards. Sinskey has been around since the late 80’s, and they have consistently produced strikingly original wines that are both organic and biodynamic as well as being true to their terroir, which is to say they strive to craft wines that reflect the characteristics of soil, weather and the landscape in which the grapes were grown, something not as common as you might expect in today’s world of wines that often overstep finesse in reaching for the bold, the overpowering, and the high octane. Robert Sinskey Vineyards stands apart by virtue of…
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Education, Podcast
Absinthe: In Search of the Green Fairy
Absinthe. The name conjures up images of Parisian artists, painters and poets creating in a jade haze of inebriation. But what is absinthe really all about? And why was it banned and then made legal once again? Join us as we seek to uncover the fascinating story of this most unique of spirits. For more information, kindly read through our show notes, which can be viewed here: Download PDF was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Italy, Podcast, Winery
Tenuta Torciano Winery
In today’s episode, we listen in on an event hosted by the American Wine Society with Tenuta Torciano, a distinguished Italian winery located in San Gimignano. Discover their remarkable wines, delicious olive oils and aged balsamic vinegar. For more information, check out their website And to see where their located, here is a Google Map link was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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