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The Apostrophe war
Episode 258
A war over a name erupts in Napa and engulfs two winemaker's lives for a decade. "The Apostrophe war" as it has now come to be called between Stag's…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Are you storing your wine collection properly?
Episode 257
With the value of some wines exploding, the business, art, and science of storing wine is now a big topic and a huge responsibility. Jason Wise, host…
10 months, 1 week ago
California VS Champagne: The fight for the soul of Sparkling wine
Episode 256
Did you know the U.S. still uses the word Champagne on some labels, even though it's illegal almost everywhere else in the world? In today’s episode,…
10 months, 1 week ago
A Mcdonalds for everyone
Episode 255
You think the Mcrib is special? Food writer Gary He has spent years traveling the world and documenting every Mcdonalds in over 55 countries. His ne…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
7 generations in Champagne
Episode 254
For hundreds of years Billecart Champagne has set a standard and remained a family business against incredible odds. On today’s episode Mathieu Bill…
11 months, 1 week ago
The story of the cork
Episode 253
The invention of the cork changed everything for transporting and selling liquid, and in the case of wine, spirits, and beer it created a global cult…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The man who ferments anything
Episode 252
We are all used to grapes, grains, and things like spices flavoring our drinks, but what about olives, tomatoes, or even anchovies? On today’s episod…
1 year ago
Escape From Iran, 2025 James Beard Nominee
Episode 251
2025 James Beard award nominated! Jason Wise talks with winemaker Moe Momtazi as he shares the story of how he and his pregnant wife escaped Iran aft…
1 year ago
Vinexpo America
Episode 250
One of the largest wine and spirits event is coming May 6th & 7th to Miami. On today’s podcast we speak to the CEO of Vinexpo, Rodolphe Lameyse abou…
1 year ago
Food Regulation in America
Episode 249
The government is making cuts to the USDA and the FDA which inspect and regulate our food in the United States, but what does that mean? On today’s …
1 year ago