Ben Leventhal is the CEO and founder of Resy, a mobile app for people who love eating at great restaurants but hate hassling for reservations. Resy also provides dynamic operational software for restaurants. We will to talk to Ben about food, wine, restaurants, and current trends in the industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 12, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 36
Marissa A. Ross is the author of the new book "Wine. all the time. a casual guide to confident drinking" The self-proclaimed leisure enthusiast is a writer, award winning blogger, and humorist. Marissa is the wine editor of Bon Appetit magazine. We'll get into all things wine and the book with Marissa "Wine. all the time." is written in Marissa's signature comedic voice with personal anecdotes woven among it's lessons. The book will teach you to sip more confidently and make you laugh as you are...
Jun 28, 2017•59 min•Ep. 35
The Macari family has been on the North Fork of Long Island since 1974 and started making wines in the mid '90's. Gabriella Macari is a third generation member of the Macari wine clan. We talk to Gabriella about Long Island wines and the multi varietals from Macari. Long Island wines are now more available, of higher quality, and a wine destination. This is the Long Island Wine Show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 34
Bianca Bosker published "Cork Dork A Wine Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live For Taste" in March, 2017. Bianca takes a deep dive and manic journey into the world of somms, collectors, scientists, restaurants, somm certification and more. Bianca is an award winning journalist and author with contributions to the NY Times, Food & Wine,The Atlantic, The WSJ, the Guardian, and The New Republic to name a few. See Privacy...
Jun 14, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 33
Severine Perru is the Wine Director of The Ten Bells natural wine bar in NYC. The Ten Bells was one of the first natural wine bars in the US opening in 2008. Severine will tell us all about natural, organic, and biodynamic wines and what we should be drinking now from France. Italy, Austria, South Africa, Slovenia, Slovakia, Germany, Georgia, the US and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 07, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 32
Eric Asimov has been writing for the New York Times for over 33 years. In 1992 he started the wildly popular "$25 and Under" food column. He has been the Chief Wine Critic of the Times since 2004. His weekly columns include "Wines of the Times" and his monthly "Wine School." He has published two books, How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto and Wine With Food: Pairing Notes and Recipes from The New York Times . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
May 31, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 31
Award winning New York sommelier and wine executive Michael Madrigale navigates us through what wines to drink for summer. We will discuss and recommend the most interesting, accessible, and resaonbaly priced wines to drink now. We'll feature white, red, rose, sparkling/Champagne, wine spritzers, boxed wine and dessert wines. We'll also tell you what pairs well with BBQ, shellfish, and fish. It's sun, fun, and good wine! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
May 24, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 30
Michelle Biscieglia, Wine Director of Blue Hill Restaurant in NYC oversees the wine program at one of America's true farm to table restaurants. Chef Dan Barber showcases local food and Michelle stewards a wine list with producers who respect artisanal technique. Michelle's wine list is designed and listed to be stylistic, not regional. Sustainability carries over from the food to the wine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...
May 17, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 29
Heidi Turzyn is the Wine Director of one of New York's most iconic restaurants, The singular Gotham Bar and Grill. We'll talk about wine, women in wine and Wheeling Forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 10, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 28
Dustin Wilson MS has done it all, starred in the movie Somm , worked wine service at the finest restaurants in the US including Frasca, Montagna, RN74, and 11 Madison. Dustin imports and distributes wines and recently opened VerveWine in NYC, We'll talk to Dustin about the movies, restaurants, hospitality, selling wine and making wine. We'll also ask Dustin about hot wine regions and what the Somms are recommending. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
Apr 19, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 26
Paul Grieco of Terroir Wine Bar in NYC has been on the New York wine and restaurant scene for over 30 years. He is a true prophet of Riesling and wines that deserve their due. He is the father of "The Summer of Riesling" We'll talk to Paul about Riesling, under appreciated wines, and hospitality and service in the wine and restaurant business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 12, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 25
Caleb Ganzer, Wine Director and Managing Partner of Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, NYC talks about the natural wine movement, wines from the Roussillon region of France, other hot wine regions, and Compagnie NYC with one of NYC's most compelling wine lists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 05, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 24
Rajat Parr, Sommelier, winemaker, and partner at Sandhi, Domaine de la Cote, and Evening Land Vineyards is one of the most respected personalities in wine with an impeccable palate. Raj talks about his favorite wine, Burgundy, Pinot Noir, La Paulee, IPOB, and the art of making wine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 29, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 23
Kris Matthewson, Winemaker & Proprietor of Bellwether Wine Cellars in the Finger Lakes Region of NY State has been called the "Rock Star of the Finger Lakes" in reference to his winemaking. He concentrates on Riesling and Pinot Noir expressing single vineyards. Kris will talk about his Bellwether winery and wines and winemaking currently in the Finger Lakes. Kris also dabbles a little in the family business making hard cider. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...
Mar 22, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 22
Laura Maniec is proprietor of Corkbuzz in NYC and Charlotte, NC. She is a Master Sommelier and a true Champagne evangelist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mar 15, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 21
Adam Sachs is Editor in Chief of Saveur Magazine. We talk to Adam about what makes food and wine so meaningful to people all over the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mar 08, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 20
Daniel Johnnes wears a lot of hats. He oversees the wine program for the Daniel Boulud restaurant group. He created and founded La Paulee, a celebration of Burgundy in New York and San Francisco, preceded by Burgundy Week at participating restaurants around town. Daniel also founded Daniel Johnnes Wines, a curated collection of some of the great wines of the world with a slant towards Burgundy. He currently lives in Lyon, France with his family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
Mar 01, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 19
Pascaline Lepeltier is a Master Sommelier, Beverage Director, and Partner at Rouge Tomate in NYC. Pascaline is one of 146 Master Sommeliers in the US of which 24 are women. Rouge Tomate is nominated for a 2017 James Beard Award for "Outstanding Wine Program" Pascaline talks about her favorite wine, Chenin Blanc and other great wines to drink now, focusing on organic, biodynamic, and natural wines She will discuss what it takes to deliver an outstanding wine program. See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Feb 22, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 18
Karen MacNeil is the author of The Wine Bible in it's 2nd Edition with over 550,000 copies sold. She is a multi award winning journalist including the James Beard Award. Karen talks about her journey in life and wine, the 14 years it took to write The Wine Bible and we discuss the global and domestic wine scene. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 08, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 17
Amanda Smeltz worked wine at April Bloomfield's John Dory and the Breslin, spent over 4 years building the wine program at Roberta's Pizza in Bushwick, and is now the Head Sommelier at Bar Boulud and Boulud Sud. We talk to Amanda about restaurant wine lists, under appreciated wine regions and styles, and what to drink now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 02, 2017•55 min•Ep. 16
Jasmine Hirsch is the General Manager of Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma, California. Hirsch Vineyard is a Sonoma Coast Pinot pioneer. We sit down with Jasmine to discuss farming, winemaking, Pinot Noir and In Pursuit of Balance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jan 25, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 15
Grand Cru Selections is a NYC based wine importer and distributor of fine wines from around the world, representing some of the most passionate winemakers and sought after wineries. We talk global wines and how wine gets from the vineyard to your table with Ned Benedict and Bryan Garcia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 19, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 14
A look inside one of the most intimate winegrowing regions in the world, Napa Valley, as we follow several of the most prominent winemakers on their journey to master their craft. We talk to Napa winemakers Heidi Peterson Barrett, Steve Reynolds, and Anthony Bell about the new documentary film "Decanted", their individual wineries and projects, and the state of wine in Napa Valley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Jan 12, 2017•52 min•Ep. 13
We'll talk all things wine with Wine and Spirits Publisher/Editor, Josh Greene. Josh and the staff at W&S magazine tastes over 15,000 wines annually. We'll talk best wines of the year and wine trends. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 15, 2016•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 12
Jon Bonne is one of today's most prolific wine writers. Jon served as the wine editor and chief wine critic of the San Francisco Chronicle . He is now Senior Contributing Editor of online magazine, Punch . Author of The New California Wine and currently working on The New French Wine He is James Beard Award winning journalist bringing a critical eye and and a well trained palate to the world of wine and food. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...
Dec 07, 2016•59 min•Ep. 11
Gary Vaynerchuk, Wine expert, entrepreneur, CEO of social media agency VaynerMedia, angel investor, venture capitalist, NY Times best selling author, and all around hustler, talks wine, social media, and how advertising and marketing have changed in a digital world. Gary also tells us his hottest wine trend, Barolo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 30, 2016•50 min•Ep. 10
David White is the creator of popular wine blog The Terroirist and just wrote an approachable, comprehensive book about Champagne, "But First, Champagne: A Modern Guide to the World's Favorite Wine". We'll talk blogs and bubbles with David White. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 17, 2016•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
Wanna get a job in wine? Hillary Zio has been in the wine industry for over 10 years with experience in fine dining, retail, distribution, events and as an educator and consultant. She's a certified sommelier and holds an advanced certificate with the WSET. With no luck in finding a career guide, she wrote her own "The Unfiltered Guide to Working in Wine". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 10, 2016•56 min•Ep. 8
This week on The Grape Nation, Top Sommelier of the Year and Wine Enthusiast's "40 Under 40" Michael Madrigale talks wines that taste more expensive than they really are, BYO's to bring them to, and direct to consumer wine sales. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 02, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 7
Wine legend Kevin Zraly has been at it over 40 years. He founded the Windows on the World Wine Course and best selling companion books, and continued the classes after 9/11, when the facility was destroyed. He is a true wine influencer, launching generations of today's sommeliers; an educator teaching over 20,000 students; a prolific author; a recipient of the 2011 James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award; and still going at it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...
Oct 26, 2016•1 hr•Ep. 6