Episodes

April 16, 2024

The Right Place at the Right Time w/ Devon Magee, Offshore Wines

Devon shares how he bootstrapped the company and is finding his way as an importer.

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March 30, 2024

The Singaporean Experience w/ Yi Xin Ong, KOT Selections

As part of the importer series, Yi Xin Ong, Managing Partner of KOT Selections in Singapore, provides an international perspective. From Singapore’s 2-3,000 active importers for the small island to the impact of international...

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March 15, 2024

Taking Great Care of Wines w/ Shannon Coursey, Wilson Daniels

With a portfolio of luxury wineries, including Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and Biondi Santi, Wilson Daniels has developed deep expertise in marketing luxury wines. With allocations, deep tracking of where wines go, and a heav...

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Feb. 22, 2024

Building Perennial Brands w/ Nick Ramkowsky, Vine Connections

Building brands in the US market by striving to turn “annual” brands into “perennial” brands.

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Jan. 30, 2024

Exploring Regions w/ History but Little Recognition w/ Nick Ramkowsky…

The first episode kicking off our series on wine importers in the US.

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Jan. 15, 2024

Expanding the Vine & Cellar w/ Curtis Mann, MW, Albertsons

Discussing Albertsons Companies launch of Vine & Cellar

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Dec. 31, 2023

2023 Year-End Wrap Up in Wine

Robert & Peter wrap up 2023 discussing hot topics in the wine business for the year.

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Dec. 15, 2023

Making Wine Accessible w/ Podcasts, Amanda McCrossin & AJ Resnik, Win…

Wine podcast are becoming a more meaningful channel to market wines to consumers and create new experiences.

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Nov. 29, 2023

Library Release - Telling Stories w/ Jason Wise, SOMM TV

Jason Wise, SOMM TV, has been able to find stories in the world of wine that interest a broad audience.

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Nov. 11, 2023

Mapping Flavor Profiles for Wine w/ Katerina Axelsson, Tastry

Frustrated by a lack of understanding of consumer taste preferences and a lack of data-driven decision-making about winemaking, Katerina Axelsson, CEO and Co-Founder of Tastry , built an AI and chemical analysis system to sol...

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Oct. 29, 2023

One Unique History, One Terroir, One Wine w/ Enrique Tirado, Don Melc…

Explaining the vision behind Don Melchor, how it became an instant icon of Chile, and how it stays on top of its game.

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Oct. 18, 2023

Making New Friends Every Day w/ Fabyola Soares, Pernod Ricard

Fabyola Soares, Global Senior Wine Education Manager at Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët, describes her team of 30 Brand Ambassadors, their mission, their role, and what traits make them great.

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Sept. 30, 2023

Promoting Diversity & Personality w/ María del Yerro and Enrique Vale…

Safeguarding wines of personality from special vineyards (or “pagos”) across Spain

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Sept. 20, 2023

Classifying and Clarifying German Wine w/ Theresa Olkus & Steffen Chr…

Theresa Olkus, Managing Director, and Steffen Christmann, President, discuss the history, goals, and role of the VDP and how the GG classification is bringing quality back to dry German wine.

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Sept. 1, 2023

Restaurants, Wine, and Hospitalians w/ Richard Hanauer, Lettuce Enter…

Richard discusses the role beverage plays in restaurants, sommeliers, the elements of good wine programs, and his newest wine country themed concept, Oakville Grill & Cellar.

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Aug. 21, 2023

Going Against the Grain w/ Malek Amrani, The Vice

The Vice is showcasing the full spectrum of Napa Valley starting at $29 a bottle.

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Aug. 5, 2023

The Smart Farm w/ Kia Behnia, Neotempo Wines

Kia maps opportunities he sees in weeding, irrigation, mildew prevention, & automated crop evaluation as part of the foundation of a new “Smart Farm.”

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July 22, 2023

The Business of Bordeaux w/ William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

William Kelley, Deputy Editor of The Wine Advocate, expounds on the evolution of the business elements of Bordeaux, from La Place de Bordeaux to wine critics' score compression.

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July 9, 2023

The Rise & Fall of Bordeaux w/ William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Deputy Editor of The Wine Advocate , William Kelley, who recently took over reviewing Bordeaux, as well as Burgundy and Champagne, amongst others, and former guest on E62 (Evolution of the Wine Critic) and E68 (Burgundy), tak...

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June 23, 2023

Library Release - Getting Inside Bordeaux w/ Jane Anson, janeanson.com

Accidentally filling the big shoes of Michael Broadbent and Steven Spurrier, Jane Anson, wine critic, author of Inside Bordeaux , founder of janeanson.com, and former Bordeaux correspondent for Decanter for nearly 20 years, i...

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June 10, 2023

State of the Wine Collector w/ John Jackson, Dallas

Checking in on how collectors are weathering current economic conditions with AttorneySomm, John Jackson

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May 26, 2023

Expanding your Impressions and Senses w/ Hoby Wedler, Tasting in the …

Trained in chemistry and born blind, Hoby Wedler , an entrepreneur and sensory expert, has trained his palate to pick up aromas and nuances in wine more acutely than most. Hoby describes how he does "Tasting in the Dark," wh...

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May 11, 2023

Digital Transformation of Online Grocery & Wine w/ Jessica Kogan, Vin…

Jessica Kogan, Chief Growth & Experience Officer of Vintage Wine Estates, gets into the trends, key success factors, and the opportunity that online grocery represents.

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