Best Vinho Podcasts (2025)

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More Data, Less Sprays w/ Sarah Placella, Root Applied Sciences 43:36

11d ago43:36

43:36

Spraying for powdery mildew can be ~25% of the cost of farming a vineyard and be one of the key elements of a grower’s carbon footprint. Sarah Placella, Founder and CEO of Root Applied Sciences, has taken her deep research in microbes and created a data-driven solution to monitor the air for mildew and spray only when needed. Root can cut ~5 sprays…

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The Deep Well of Kosher Wines w/ Gabe Geller, Royal Wine 33:23

26d ago33:23

33:23

With over 1,000 kosher wines from across all major winegrowing regions, Royal Wine is the largest importer (and producer and distributor) of kosher wine in the world. Gabe Geller, Director of PR & Wine Education, discusses the market for kosher wine, how and where it is made, and how Orthodox Jews hear about them. Detailed Show Notes: Gabe’s backgr…

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Spreading Israeli Wine Globally w/ Victor Schoenfeld & Walter Whyte, Golan Heights Winery 48:50

1M ago48:50

48:50

Though one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world, Israel is still exploring its potential after Muslim rule after World War I. Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker, and Walter Whyte, VP of Sales for Yarden Imports, explain how Golan Heights Winery has set the bar for the quality of Israeli wine and spreads its wines globally, both within the…

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Dialing in the Vineyard w/ Cody Ashurst & Lex Palmer, Phytech 47:32

2M ago47:32

47:32

Tracking vine trunk movements down to the 0.5-micron level, Phytech is leveraging technology to optimize vine irrigation. Cody Ashurst, Director of Vineyards, and Lex Palmer, Marketing Manager, discuss how their solution optimizes and automates irrigation today and how it can be extended to optimize fertilization, harvest dates, and much more. Deta…

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A Medical Record for Each Vine w/ Shawn DeMartino, Sentinel 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

After struggling with tracking vineyard data firsthand, Shawn DeMartino, CEO and Founder of Sentinel, decided to create a solution with his partner. Enabling vine by vine mapping and data collection that could stand the test of time enables vineyard managers to increase the lifespan of a vineyard, manage viruses, and effectively create a “medical r…

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High Altitude Luxury w/ Anita Correas & Gustavo Hormann, Kaiken 44:46

3M ago44:46

44:46

With the recent launch of a new $300 retail icon wine, Boulder, Kaiken continues to explore the potential for luxury wines from Argentina. Building on the last 15 years of Kaiken's other icon wine, Mai, Anita Correas, Commercial Director, and Gustavo Hormann, Director of Winemaking, discuss the global market for luxury Argentinian wines, how they a…

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Creating a positive message for wine w/ Gino Colangelo, Come Over October 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

With many macro headwinds for the wine world, Gino Colangelo, founder of Colangelo PR, felt the negative and often poorly fact-checked press around alcohol and health posed an existential threat. Teaming with Karen McNeil of The Wine Bible and fellow PR leader Kimberly Charles, they founded Come Over October, a campaign to create a positive narrati…

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The 2024 US DTC Wine Market w/ Cathy & Chris Huyghe, Enolytics 59:10

4M ago59:10

59:10

With a second year of volume declines, 2024 has been challenging for the wine industry. Digging deeper into what trends are shaping the wine industry’s malaise, Cathy and Chris Huyghe, founders of sales analytics software platform Enolytics, have uncovered important insights into the US DTC wine market, including the decline of women and the divide…

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Accelerating Wine Sales w/ Chemistry & AI w/ Kat Axelsson & Charles Slocum, Tastry 58:03

4M ago58:03

58:03

Having “taught a computer how to taste” and using that data to help winemakers improve their processes, Tastry has turned to leveraging AI and their consumer preferences and wine chemistry databases to help wineries sell wine. Katerina Axelsson, CEO, and Charles Slocum, Chief Business Officer, discuss Tastry’s Sales Accelerator Ecosystem, which inc…

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Creating Memories through Experiences w/ Kim Busch & Kylie Enholm, Folded Hills 39:51

5M ago39:51

39:51

With 600 acres, a polo field, a lake dock, and even a zebra and camel onsite, the Folded Hills Winery and Farmstead in Santa Barbara is able to create unique and memorable experiences. Kim Busch, Founder and Co-Owner, and Kylie Enholm, Director of Operations, discuss how they bring this vision to life through the platform of Rhone varietal wines. F…

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Creating the Wine Experience w/ NA Wines w/ Duncan Shouler, Giesen 0% 48:40

6M ago48:40

48:40

With the health and wellness and moderation trends booming, the non-alcoholic wine market has been growing quickly off a small base. Launched in 2019, the Giesen 0% range has solidified its position as one of the leaders in the NA wine market. Duncan Shouler, Director of Innovation, explains how the 0% range was developed, the critical elements of …

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Always have distribution w/ Cheryl Durzy, LibDib 50:00

6M ago50:00

50:00

Having struggled to manage and maintain distribution for her family winery, Cheryl Durzy, CEO of LibDib, decided to start her own distributor. In comes LibDib, a tech-enabled distributor that lets any alcohol producer have distribution in most of the key US markets. Cheryl provides background on the US 3-tier system, the role of a distributor, and …

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Building brand ambassadors through hospitality w/ Meaghan Frank, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery 46:26

7M ago46:26

46:26

As the pioneer of Vitis Vinifera in the Eastern US, Dr. Konstantin Frank is one of the key leaders of the Fingers Lakes region in New York. Meaghan Frank, a fourth-generation vintner, has been leading the charge to evolve its hospitality program to create brand ambassadors for the winery and the region. Its 1886 Wine Experience has won Best Wine To…

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Bringing More People Into Wine w/ Jacki Strum, Wine Enthusiast Media 34:44

7M ago34:44

34:44

With ~2M monthly sessions on their newly unified commerce and media website, Wine Enthusiast continues to be a beacon for the wine industry. Jacki Strum, President of Wine Enthusiast Media, details their new wine review platform and global wine travel directory, democratizing access to wine and wine experiences globally. These initiatives help brin…

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Opening Minds with Wine & Yoga, Morgan Perry, Vino Vinyasa 34:40

8M ago34:40

34:40

During a career sabbatical from wine PR at a yoga teacher retreat, Morgan Perry tried combining wine education and yoga with great success. Her classmates practically forced her to found Vino Vinyasa, which has blossomed into six cities. With a focus on creating great experiences rather than selling wine, Morgan has created a platform where people …

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Evolution, not Revolution w/ Giampiero Bertolini, Biondi Santi 29:30

8M ago29:30

29:30

Taking over an iconic estate can be both exciting and terrifying. When EPI purchased the iconic Brunello di Montalcino producer Biondi Santi in 2017, they asked Giampiero Bertolini to take over as CEO. Giampiero was excited to join the “Champions League” of wine but also had to convince the local community that this outside investment would be good…

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Wine Business, The Italian Way w/ Stevie Kim, Vinitaly 41:42

9M ago41:42

41:42

In part 2 with Stevie Kim, Managing Director of Vinitaly, she explains how parent company Veronafiere invested in the various Vinitaly products and allowed her to experiment. Stevie also dives into her prolific content strategy, including the Italian Wine Podcast, which has over 2M downloads to date and where she sees value in marketing. Detailed S…

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The Vinitaly Marathon w/ Stevie Kim, Vinitaly 45:12

9M ago45:12

45:12

As the world's most prominent Italian wine fair, Vinitaly attracts ~4,000 producers and turns the entire city of Verona into Vinitaly. As Managing Director of Vinitaly, Stevie Kim has built a vast, international community around Vinitaly and its many other products surrounding it, becoming a "Vinitaly Marathon." Stevie goes into depth about why eac…

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The Market for Brunello w/ Giampiero Bertolini, Biondi-Santi 28:01

10M ago28:01

28:01

Written by the Biondi-Santi family in 1967, the appellation rules for Brunello di Montalcino are some of the strictest in Italy. This has led to Brunello vineyard land becoming some of the most expensive in the country and led Brunello on the pathway to becoming one of the world's iconic wine regions. Giampiero Bertolini, CEO of Biondi-Santi, expla…

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Do Everything with Passion w/ Arianna Occhipinti 34:33

10M ago34:33

34:33

Making natural wines right out of university, Arianna Occhipinti, founder of Azienda Agricola Occhipinti, has quickly built a strong following globally, particularly in the US. Discovered by Louis/Dressner at a natural wine show around Vinitaly, Occhipinti’s focus on expressing terroir through natural farming and winemaking and doing everything wit…

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Transmitting Values through Generations w/ Alessia Antinori, Primum Familiae Vini 34:06

11M ago34:06

34:06

As the 26th generation family member to run Marchesi Antinori, Alessia Antinori, VP and Winemaker, knows the benefits of being a family-owned business, particularly around transmitting family values from generation to generation. These insights and values are shared as members of an elite group of family-owned wineries, the Primum Familae Vini. Ale…

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Partnering through Common Values w/ Matteo Lunelli, Ferrari Trento 50:28

11M ago50:28

50:28

With 100+ years of history, many accolades, and distinctive mountain-grown sparkling wines, Ferrari Trento is still often confused with the car maker Ferrari. Matteo Lunelli, President and CEO, explains how Ferrari Trento leverages partnerships, including Formula 1, The Emmys, and others, to tell its story and grow its audience globally. Detailed S…

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Promoting New Zealand through White Wine w/ Charlotte Read, NZ Winegrowers 37:35

12M ago37:35

37:35

With 88% of their wine exported, 93% of which is white, white wine is a big deal for New Zealand. Charlotte Read, General Manager of Brand for New Zealand Winegrowers, explains how they have been focused on promoting white wine globally. This includes campaigning for a white wine emoji, focusing on the the month of May with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot G…

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Navigating winery insurance w/ Heidi Moore, Country Financial 27:16

12M ago27:16

27:16

With insurance costs skyrocketing, having a good understanding of the types and amount of coverage needed for wineries and vineyards is becoming essential. As a broker for Country Financial, as well as the host of the Wine Crush Podcast, Heidi Moore describes what is necessary vs. optional for winery insurance and the changes happening in the indus…

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Delving into the US wine consumer w/ Liz Thach MW, Wine Market Council 40:00

1y ago40:00

40:00

With 27 years of research on the US wine consumer, the non-profit Wine Market Council is a critical industry resource. Liz Thach MW, the new President, dives into their most recent research on which wine consumers are buying, why, and how they buy. Members can get even deeper insight and access to the industry’s most robust database on US wine cons…

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The Right Place at the Right Time w/ Devon Magee, Offshore Wines 54:03

1y ago54:03

54:03

Having gotten bitten by the wine bug young and with deep wine retail experience, Devon Magee, founder of Offshore Wines, decided to start a small wine importer. Inspired by Kermit Lynch, Offshore focuses on small, artisanal brands making high quality, yet affordable wines. Devon shares how he bootstrapped the company and is finding his way as an im…

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The Singaporean Experience w/ Yi Xin Ong, KOT Selections 49:20

1y ago49:20

49:20

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 media, Yi Xin describes how KOT navigates the importing, distributing, and retailing of its portfolio of winegrowers. Detail…

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Taking Great Care of Wines w/ Shannon Coursey, Wilson Daniels 1:05:49

1y ago1:05:49

1:05:49

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 heavy event schedule, Shannon Coursey, EVP of Sales & Marketing, describes how taking great care of the wines is critical. Detail…

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Building Perennial Brands w/ Nick Ramkowsky, Vine Connections 28:26

1y ago28:26

28:26

In part 2 of our series with Nick Ramkowsky, Owner of Vine Connections, Nick describes how he builds brands in the US market, striving to turn “annual” brands into “perennial” ones. Partnering with distributors both directly and working independently with consistency helps create a virtuous cycle of long-term relationships. Nick also covers his int…

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Exploring Regions w/ History but Little Recognition w/ Nick Ramkowsky, Vine Connections 33:44

1+ y ago33:44

33:44

After falling in love with wine through a year abroad in Burgundy in high school, Nick Ramkowsky, Owner of Vine Connections, has built a premium national importer of South American wines and sake. Nick discusses the types of wine importers in the US, how he thinks about building a brand portfolio, and the keys to success as an importer in part 1 of…

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Expanding the Vine & Cellar w/ Curtis Mann, MW, Albertsons 35:16

1+ y ago35:16

35:16

To give their customers the ability to trade up and a broader selection than what’s inside their 1,900+ grocery stores, Albertsons Companies have launched Vine & Cellar. Curtis Mann, MW, Group VP of Alcohol, discusses the greater selection, wine description and storytelling, and flexibility Albertsons has with Vine & Cellar to complement their in-s…

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2023 Year-End Wrap Up in Wine 33:32

1+ y ago33:32

33:32

2023 wrap-up for the wine business Topics we covered in 2023 Sustainability (8-part series that had Drew Bledsoe to CEO of Silver Oak David Duncan and across the world from the US to Spain to Bordeaux) State of the Wine Collector (LA, Dallas) Leveraging non-gov’t organizations (VDP, Grand Pagos) to promote wine Revenge travel Post-Covid move back t…

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Making Wine Accessible w/ Podcasts, Amanda McCrossin & AJ Resnik, Wine Access 55:09

1+ y ago55:09

55:09

As the podcast space matures, it becomes a more meaningful channel to market wines to consumers and create new experiences. 3rd time guest Amanda McCrossin, Host of the Wine Access Unfiltered Podcast, and AJ Resnick, CMO of Wine Access, explain their rationale and experiences in launching and building the podcast and associated wine club. From cele…

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Library Release - Telling Stories w/ Jason Wise, SOMM TV 56:26

1+ y ago56:26

56:26

From an outsider's perspective, Jason Wise, director of the SOMM movies and founder of SOMM TV, has been able to find stories in the world of wine that interest a broad audience. To control more of the content pipeline and how the shows are distributed, Jason founded SOMM TV. Using "Somm" as more of a curator, SOMM TV has wine at its core and cover…

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Mapping Flavor Profiles for Wine w/ Katerina Axelsson, Tastry 58:52

1+ y ago58:52

58:52

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 solve this. With custom-built algorithms that take chemical analysis and develop flavor profiles and a database of consumer taste…

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One Unique History, One Terroir, One Wine w/ Enrique Tirado, Don Melchor 29:06

1+ y ago29:06

29:06

As the first iconic wine of Chile, Don Melchor has paved a path for many others to follow. Enrique Tirado, CEO and Technical Director, explains the vision behind Don Melchor, how it became an instant icon of Chile, and how it stays on top of its game. Detailed Show Notes: Enrique’s background - studied agronomy and enology, joined Don Melchor in 19…

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Making New Friends Every Day w/ Fabyola Soares, Pernod Ricard 36:30

1+ y ago36:30

36:30

As the #2 global wines & spirits company, Pernod Ricard seriously emphasizes promoting its brands globally. One method of doing this is its global network of Brand Ambassadors (“BA”). 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 tr…

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Promoting Diversity & Personality w/ María del Yerro and Enrique Valero, Grandes Pagos de España 43:31

1+ y ago43:31

43:31

With the aim of safeguarding the wines of personality from special vineyards (or “pagos”) from across Spain, the Grandes Pagos de España is a private group of wineries on the forefront of Spanish wine. President María del Yerro, of Alonso del Yerro, and VP Enrique Valero, CEO of Abadía Retuerta, discuss the history, objectives, how to join, and the…

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Wines To Find, Ep 194: The Joy of Vinho Verde From Grape to Glass with Friā Friõ's Dynamic Duo 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

52:04

Wines: 2022 Friā Friõ Vinho Verde White and Rosé Welcome to another tantalizing episode of Wines to Find, where we take you on a journey to the beautiful vineyards of Portugal with our esteemed guests Jocelyn Brent and Lisa Rankin, the dynamic duo behind Friā Friõ. Jocelyn and Lisa both have intriguing, worldwide back stories, which they share as t…

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Wines To Find, Ep 193: Innovation Meets Tradition In Sabine David's Austrian Winemaking Journey 36:34

1+ y ago36:34

36:34

Wines: Vulgo Ritter 2021 Sauvignon Blanc and 2021 Pinot Noir Ever wondered what would happen when an industrial engineer trades her blueprints for a vineyard? Our guest, Sabine David, did just that, and today we get to taste the fruits of her courageous switch. Sabine, the co-owner of Vulgo Ritter, invites us on a sensory tour of the Austrian wine …

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Classifying and Clarifying German Wine w/ Theresa Olkus & Steffen Christmann, VDP 58:27

1+ y ago58:27

58:27

Having existed through the glory and the doldrums of German wine, the VDP, the association of top wine growers in Germany, has set out to re-establish German wine as one of the finest in the world. With 20 years under its belt, the Grosses Gewachs (“GG”) system has elevated the status of dry German wines in a short time. Theresa Olkus, Managing Dir…

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Wines To Find, Ep 192: Wrapping Up Our Journey To Spain 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

29:22

Join us on an intoxicating journey through Spain, as we follow the story of our guest, Sophie Martin, an American who initially traveled to Spain to learn Spanish but ended up falling in love with the culture, the people, and to her surprise, the wine. With Sophie, we explore the world of Spanish wines and the rich culture that surrounds it, highli…

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Wines To Find, Ep 191: Exploring the Legacy and Future of Bodegas Garcia de Lara 40:15

1+ y ago40:15

40:15

Wines: Finca Villalobillos Pampana Blanca and Pie Franco and La Cueva Colora Get ready to be transported to Spain's wine region, La Mancha, as we navigate the vineyards of Bodegas Garcia de Lara. We promise you a unique journey full of rich flavors, love of family and preservation of a legacy. Be prepared to have your taste buds tantalized as we in…

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Restaurants, Wine, and Hospitalians w/ Richard Hanauer, Lettuce Entertain You 55:50

1+ y ago55:50

55:50

As the wine director and partner of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, Richard Hanauer oversees ~100 restaurants' wine programs. Seeing beverage sales grow from single digits to ~20% of sales, Richard discusses the role beverage plays in restaurants, sommeliers, the elements of good wine programs, and his newest wine country themed concept…

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Wines To Find, Ep 190: Spain's Leyenda del Paramo Winery and Sustainable Winemaking 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

38:24

Wines: Leyenda del Paramo: El Aprendiz Blanco, Rosé and El Médico Red Pack your bags, wine enthusiasts! We're taking you on an exciting journey to Spain's León region, where we've discovered Leyenda del Paramo. This isn't just any ordinary winery tour - we've had the marvelous privilege of being guided by none other than Pedro Gonzalez. This episod…

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Wines To Find, Ep 189: From Vineyard to Winemaking With Traslanzas's Husband and Wife Team 23:30

1+ y ago23:30

23:30

Imagine strolling through lush vineyards, basking in the Spanish sun, and tasting some of the most exquisite wines in the world. That's precisely the charming experience we had on our recent journey to Cigales, Spain, where we visited Traslanzas owned by the husband and wife team of Carlos and Maria. Carlos handles the vineyard, while Maria makes t…

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Going Against the Grain w/ Malek Amrani, The Vice 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

40:55

In a valley of ever-increasing prices, Malek Amrani of The Vice, is trying to bring value and discovery to Napa. Producing 18 varietals from 16 sub-regions, The Vice showcases the full spectrum of Napa Valley at $29 a bottle. Malek is “going against the grain” in many ways - focusing on value, discovery, and underserved markets to build The Vice br…

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Wines To Find, Ep 188: A Toast To Toro's Kiko Calvo's Bodegas Bigardo 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

46:00

Wines: Bigardo, Satelite, Pellejo Vino Tinto de Parcela, & Maldito Parné In this episode, we meet Kiko Calvo, the owner of Bodegas Bigardo, who made his winemaking dream a reality. We are captivated by his journey beginning with his family's plot of land to the manifestation of his very own winery. He tells us of his worldwide travels where he hone…

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Wines To Find, Ep 187: A Sip of Toro's Wine & Culture and How You Can Experience It 29:29

2y ago29:29

29:29

Wines: Spanish Palate's Botas de Barro Tinto de Toro and Prieto Picudo Do you ever wonder about the fascinating journey of a grape? How it transforms from a seed into a delicious glass of wine bursting with flavors and stories? We spent a memorable time with Nicola Thornton of Spanish Palate, who shared her lovely vision of enhancing wine tourism i…

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The Smart Farm w/ Kia Behnia, Neotempo Wines 49:45

2y ago49:45

49:45

Coming from a long career in technology, Kia Behnia, Founder of Neotempo Wines, was galvanized by the 2017 Napa fires to create a more sustainable path. This started in the vineyard, where he’s utilizing technology and leveraging real-time data to improve quality and decrease cost. Kia maps opportunities he sees in weeding, irrigation, mildew preve…

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