May 24, 2021
First, thanks to listener and Patron Rafael C. for the podcast topic this week!
It is the 45th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris: a tasting of California and French wines, organized but the late Steve Spurrier, that opened the door for wines from the US and all over the New World to be recognized for their...
May 17, 2021
Winemaker/Founder Phil Long of Longevity Wines is a true
Garagiste – he began his making wine in the garage with his late
wife Debra in the mid-2000s. In 2008, the couple quit their
full-time jobs and the couple opened their tasting room and winery
in the Livermore Valley near their home.
Livermore Valley is a...
May 11, 2021
After a few conversations, it became clear that M.C. Ice has been very confused about the differences between classification systems in France. Isn't Bordeaux the same as Burgundy? What’s the terminology -- it's it Premier Cru? Grand Cru? What exactly is each place ranking? And why do they do it at all?
In this show...
May 3, 2021
Krista Simmons is a culinary travel writer and producer who runs the digital media company, Fork in the Road Media. She has been on TV shows like Top Chef Masters, Knife Fight, Hell's Kitchen, The Today Show, and more. She has written for Travel + Leisure, Departures, and the Los Angeles Times.
Krista is the real deal:...