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Their winery was literally taken by the soldiers. Meet Alexandra Kaprielian of Takri Wines
Season 11 Episode 18
Why are wineries taken during the war? The Germans invaded France and held up in Bordeaux and other places. The Romans did the same. And in modern hi…
3 years, 10 months ago
Lake County is hugely important for California wine. Meet Pietro Buttitta of Prima Materia
Season 11 Episode 16
Lake County is an important part of the California wine legacy. Pietro Buttitta will teach you the nuances of the area and charm you with his charact…
3 years, 11 months ago
Wines from Sardegna? Yes, please. Meet Antonella Mancini & Claudio Salvador of Cantina Pedres
Season 11 Episode 15
The wines of Sardinia have always fascinated me. The savory character from the Mediterranean Sea, the wild varietals and the neighboring islands all …
3 years, 11 months ago
Bulgarian wine? Yes, and here is how that happens. Meet Robert Hayk and Anush Gharibyan O'Connor
Season 11 Episode 14
Wine in itself represents history. And wine from the caucus states have had wine for 1000's of years…and Bulgaria is no exception.
I taste 100's of w…
3 years, 11 months ago
Since 1859, there has been Maison Louis Jadot. Learn the story from David Stephan
Season 11 Episode 13
Learning about Burgundy wines feels like rocket science...but the more you hear from people like David Stephan who live it everyday, the more you beg…
3 years, 11 months ago
Sicilian wines are the bomb. Hear why from Donnafugata's Giovanni Masucci.
Season 11 Episode 12
Understanding the wine of Sicily are not as complicated as Italian wines in general. They are fascinating non the same and my intrigue is always arou…
3 years, 11 months ago
Pio Cesare is a mainstay of all wines Nebbiolo (and more). Meet Cesare Benvenuto.
Season 11 Episode 11
Wine is about the story. And this is one interesting story.
In 1981, my father featured the 1977 Pio Cesare Dolcetto d'Alba. 41 years later, the gre…
3 years, 11 months ago
Learn Burgundy From The Family Albert Bichot. Meet Matthieu Mangenot
Season 11 Episode 10
The Albert Bichot winery in Beaune France dates back to the 13th Century. I would consider that a fair amount of experience in what one might consid…
3 years, 11 months ago
Tenuta Carretta Is Pure Piemonte. Meet Enzo Argesta.
Season 11 Episode 9
Want to learn about Piemonte and the home of Nebbiolo? Pull up a chair and have a listen.
Piemonte is in the top two appellations for wine production…
4 years ago
Who You Know In Napa Is Important. Just ask Jamey Whetstone
Season 11 Episode 8
You will learn that sometimes that who you know can help....like that is a stretch. I always tell my kids..."after what you know, it is who you know"…
4 years ago