Episodes

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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April 21, 2023

Playful Concept, Serious Wines w/ Kyle MacLachlan, Pursued by Bear

Kyle MacLachlan details his journey of starting Pursued by Bear

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April 13, 2023

Library Release - The Benefits of a WSET Wine Education w/ Peter Mark…

Peter tells us about the different levels of the WSET (from Level 1 to Diploma), the full costs of wine education, and the benefits.

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April 6, 2023

Library Release - The Hardest Wine Exam in the World w/ Mark de Vere…

The hardest wine exam in the world, an elite community of >400 wine professionals, and learning how to engage with wine more. All those elements describe the Institute of Masters of Wine and the Master of Wine (“MW”) exam. MW...

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March 23, 2023

What Price Communicates for Fine Wine

Peter dives into the various messages embedded in a winery’s decision to set price.

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March 11, 2023

Library Release - Dissecting the Price of Luxury Wines

Discussing the luxury wine price segments, the types of luxury wine buyers, and how you need everything to be working right to build a luxury wine brand.

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March 2, 2023

State of the Wine Collector w/ Charlie Fu, Los Angeles

With a lot of economic uncertainty in early 2023, the fine and luxury wine space has remained relatively robust. Charlie Fu, an LA-based lawyer, wine collector, Wine Berserkers moderator, and caviar purveyor , gives us his th...

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Feb. 23, 2023

Waste Prevention through Competitions and Chocolate w/ Katie Jackson,…

Katie Jackson leads the Sustainability Team of Jackson Family Wines, she describes some of the major programs they’ve undertaken.

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Feb. 16, 2023

Becoming a Sustainability Brand w/ Joseph Brinkley, Bonterra Organic …

Bonterra has pushed well beyond that with sustainability processes and certifications such as Climate Neutral, True Zero Waste, and now focusing on Regenerative Organics.

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Feb. 10, 2023

The Payback of Energy Efficiency w/ David Duncan, Silver Oak

Silver Oak, the 1st existing winery and new build winery to be LEED Platinum certified and be at the forefront of energy efficiency for the last 20 years.

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Feb. 3, 2023

Accessing the Creativity of Diversity w/ Maryam Ahmed, Maryam + Compa…

Maryam shares how DEI creates access and relevance to new customers and markets for wine and how “doing the work” creates significant ROI for businesses.

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Jan. 26, 2023

Blocking & Tackling of Biodiversity w/ Drew Bledsoe & Josh McDaniels,…

From improving quality to increasing customer loyalty, they believe taking a long-term view on sustainability proves it is a good investment.

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Jan. 19, 2023

Bats, Bottles, and Baking Soda: Battling Climate Change w/ Marie-Cath…

With an action plan that covers five key climate change strategies, Bordeaux can become carbon neutral by 2050.

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Jan. 12, 2023

Sheep, Ducks, Chickens, & More w/ Dan Fishman, Donum Estate

Donum Estate is serious about sustainability, investing heavily in integrated pest management and biodiversity.

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Jan. 6, 2023

Saving Water in the Desert w/ Joan Esteve, Raimat

How a >€5M of investment has substantially reduced water usage and made the Raimat more sustainable, leaving it a better place for future generations. Photo by David del Val

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Dec. 30, 2022

Designing Allocated Offerings w/ Byron Hoffman & Tyson Caly, Offset

Allocated wine offers are unique event-based sales methods, which limit how much customers can buy, create new challenges and best practices, unlike other sales channels.

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Dec. 16, 2022

Creating a Destination in Texas w/ Eva Horton, Flat Creek Winery

Eva Horton, the owner of Flat Creek Estate, shares how they are creating more than a Texas winery but a destination.

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Dec. 1, 2022

Shattering Glass Ceilings w/ Jen & Zach Pelka, Une Femme

Une Femme was supposed to be an in-house wine brand for their Champagne Bars The Riddler to now the fastest-growing sparkling wine in the US.

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Nov. 24, 2022

Library Release - Wine Preservation: Tom Lutz, Repour

Interview with Tom Lutz, Founder & Creator of Repour Wine Savor, one of the leading new inventions in wine preservation technology.

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