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IDTT Wine 495: Steve Doerner and the Burgundian Bicyclists from 2023-11-13T19:20:09

Steve Doerner is Winemaker Emeritus at Cristom Vineyards in Oregon.


Steve discusses his shift from being a Biochemistry Major at UC Davis in the mid-1970s to his first Job worki...

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IDTT Wine 494: Alicia Towns Franken's Wine Life from 2023-08-16T15:49:29

Alicia Towns Franken is a Co-Founder of Towns Wine Co. and the Executive Director of Wine Unify.


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IDTT Wine 493: Neil Empson Shifted Gears Into Wine from 2023-08-08T22:42:03

Neil Empson is the founder of Empson & Co., an exporter of wines from Italy and other countries.


Neil, who was born in New Zealand in 1939, recounts his youthful days drivin...

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IDTT Wine 492: Jean-Emmanuel Simond Does Not Like Your White Wine from 2023-07-01T16:33:02

Jean-Emmanuel Simond is a writer and wine critic for "La Revue du vin de France", covering the Côte de Nuits of Burgundy and Alsace. He is also a co-owner of wine importer Oenotropie. He is base...

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IDTT Wine 491: Ukraine, Wine and Terror from 2023-05-22T23:23:07

Levi Dalton speaks with three Ukrainians about the struggles faced by winemakers and winery owners amongst the warfare in Ukraine.


Alla Plachkova discusses fleeing Kyiv as bombs...

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IDTT Wine 490: Patrick Campbell Pruned Mountain Vines on Crutches from 2022-05-21T21:14:48

Patrick Campbell was the owner of Laurel Glen Vineyard on Sonoma Mountain in California, a winery he sold in 2011. He began the Tierra Divina Vineyards company, which encompasses the Terra Rosa,...

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IDTT Wine 489: Sylvain Pataille and the New Old Style from 2022-01-15T20:43:04

Sylvain Pataille is the owner and winemaker at Domaine Sylvain Pataille, which is located in the Marsannay area of Burgundy, within France.


Sylvain discusses the impact in Burgu...

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IDTT Wine 488: Erin and the Volcano from 2021-12-25T15:08:57

Erin Scala explores the wines of Pico Island, a part of the Portuguese Azores in the Atlantic Ocean.


Erin puts on sturdy boots and ventures to the Azores to explore mysterious v...

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IDTT Wine 487: Dominik Sona and a Conception of Kabinett from 2021-06-06T17:36:52

Dominik Sona is the General Manager of the Koehler-Ruprecht winery, which is located in the Pfalz region of Germany.


Dominik speaks about his family history in the Pfalz and his...

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IDTT Wine 486: George Skouras and the New Old World from 2021-04-11T22:51:05

George Skouras is the owner and winemaker at Domaine Skouras, located in the Peloponnese of Greece.


George explains how his interest in wine first developed, and discusses his t...

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IDTT Wine 485: Robert Vifian and Stories from the Tan Dinh Wine Cellar from 2021-04-02T00:46:47

Robert Vifian is the chef and co-owner of Tan Dinh Restaurant, located in Paris, France.


Robert was born in Vietnam in 1948, and lived in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) as a chil...

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IDTT Wine 484: Erin Scala Looks Deep Into Lake Garda from 2021-03-28T23:00:46

Erin Scala explores the long history and many recent changes in the area around Lake Garda and in the Bardolino wine zone, in the northeastern Italy.


Erin speaks with a number o...

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IDTT Wine 483: Listen to Françoise Vannier and Never Look At Burgundy the Same Way Again from 2021-03-12T23:02:04

Françoise Vannier is a geologist who has studied and mapped the vineyards of Burgundy for multiple decades. She is based in France.


Françoise discusses how she began her study o...

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IDTT Wine 482: Lorenzo Accomasso and Barolo from the War Until Now from 2021-02-04T20:58:30

Lorenzo Accomasso is a vintner in the La Morra area of Italy's Piemonte region. He has been releasing Barolo and other wines under the Accomasso label for several decades.


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IDTT Wine 380: Giacomo Conterno from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Giacomo Conterno works with his family at Poderi Aldo Conterno, a winery located in the Monforte d'Alba area of Piemonte's Barolo zone.

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IDTT Wine 481: Wine Before and After the Genocide from 2020-06-30T19:24:42

Zorik Gharibian is the founder of the Zorah winery, in the Vayots Dzor region of southern Armenia.

Zorik discusses the long history of wine production in Armenia, referencing evidence that...

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IDTT Wine 480: Kevin Zraly Was At the Top of the World and Then Lost Almost Everything from 2020-05-09T00:36:56

Kevin Zraly is the author of "Kevin Zraly's Windows on the World Complete Wine Course". He is also the co-author (with Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen) of the book "Red Wine: The Comprehensive Gu...

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IDTT Wine 479: Christopher Howell Doesn't Want It To Be About Him from 2020-04-16T04:22:54

Christopher Howell is the winemaker and General Manager of the Cain Vineyard and Winery in the Napa Valley of California.

Christopher discusses his early wine tastings and home winemaking ...

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IDTT Wine 478: Jason Lett Is Not At Peace from 2020-03-10T16:14:54

Jason Lett is the co-owner of The Eyrie Vineyards, in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.

Jason discusses how his father, David Lett, helped transform the Willamette Valley into a growing reg...

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IDTT Wine 477: Mary Ewing-Mulligan Says Intro Books Don't Sell...More Than Several Million Copies from 2020-01-18T01:11:24

Mary Ewing-Mulligan is the President of International Wine Center, located in New York City, and a co-author of the "Wine For Dummies" books.

Mary discusses her introduction to working wit...

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IDTT Wine 476: Christophe Roumier Has A Family History Written In Wine from 2019-12-25T13:35:54

Christophe Roumier and his family run Domaine Georges Roumier, located in the Burgundy village of Chambolle-Musigny in France.

Christophe discusses the arrival of his grandfather in Chambo...

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IDTT Wine 475: Giacomo Oddero Remembers the People Who Believed in Barolo from 2019-11-05T23:32:10

Giacomo Oddero and his family operate Poderi e Cantine Oddero, in the La Morra area of the Barolo appellation in Piemonte, Italy.

Giacomo, who was born in the mid-1920s, remembers the diff...

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IDTT Wine 474: Rod Berglund Is Not Just A Swan Clone from 2019-10-01T12:11:52

Rod Berglund and his family own Joseph Swan Vineyards in Sonoma County, California, where Rod is also the winemaker.

Rod explains how he first became interested in wine, and what led him t...

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IDTT Wine 473: Tomoko Kuriyama Explains the Burgundy Mindset from 2019-09-12T12:42:03

Tomoko Kuriyama is a partner in Chanterêves, a micro-négociant based in Burgundy, which she runs with her husband Guillaume Bott.

Tomoko spent over a decade working in wineries in Germany,...

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IDTT Wine 472: Anthony Hanson Washed Burgundy's Dirty Laundry from 2019-08-31T18:09:47

Anthony Hanson wrote the book "Burgundy," which was originally published in 1982, and then subsequently revised by him for another edition published in 1995. He is today a consultant for Haynes ...

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IDTT Wine 471: Jeff Kellogg Enters the Other Side of the Wine Business from 2019-08-06T15:44:56

Jeff Kellogg is the co-founder of Kellogg Selections, a wine distributor in North Carolina. Jeff is a former sommelier, who previously appeared in I'll Drink to That! episode 230.

Jeff dis...

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IDTT Wine 470: Jacques Seysses Knew It Would Never Be Worse Than 68 from 2019-07-23T19:59:48

Jacques Seysses is the founder of Domaine Dujac, based in the Burgundy village of Morey-Saint-Denis in France.

Jacques recounts how he became interested in wine, and what led him to purcha...

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IDTT Wine 469: Mimi Casteel Thinks Your Sustainability Sucks. Try Again. from 2019-07-10T02:59:27

Mimi Casteel is the owner of the Hope Well Vineyard, in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.

Her family owns the Bethel Heights Vineyard, also in Oregon. Mimi takes on issues like land use, ag...

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IDTT Wine 468: David Ramey and the Evolution of Chardonnay from 2019-07-01T00:29:29

David Ramey is the founder and co-owner of Ramey Wine Cellars and Sidebar Cellars, both based in Sonoma County, California.

David shares his career path in California wineries from Simi, t...

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IDTT Wine 467: Benjamin Leroux Explains How Winemaking in Burgundy Has Changed and Why It Will Change Again from 2019-06-17T10:32:36

Benjamin Leroux is the proprietor of the Benjamin Leroux winery located in the town of Beaune, in the Burgundy region of France.

Benjamin explains how although his family was not in the wi...

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IDTT Wine 466: Joe Rochioli Jr Built a House for Pinot Noir from 2019-05-04T19:43:13

Joe Rochioli, Jr. owns the J. Rochioli Vineyards and Winery in California with his son Tom Rochioli and his family.

Joe describes the events on the family farm in the Russian River Valley ...

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IDTT Wine 465: Ken Wright Went Looking for Aroma from 2019-04-20T02:05:02

Ken Wright is the founder and winemaker of Ken Wright Cellars, based in Carlton, Oregon.

Ken discusses his work with Dick Graff in the 1970s, and then explains why he decided to move from ...

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IDTT Wine 464: Russell Hone and the Killer Wine Tasting from 2019-04-11T17:32:39

Russell Hone lives and works in Burgundy, France with his wife Becky Wasserman.

Russell is one of the wine world's great characters, and this interview follows along with the various curve...

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IDTT Wine 463: Brenna Quigley and the School of Hard Rocks from 2019-03-25T15:36:25

Brenna Quigley is a geologist who does wine related consulting as a terroir specialist at brennaquigley.com

Brenna describes her...

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IDTT Wine 462: David Hirsch and the Hirsch Vineyards Lighthouse from 2019-03-18T21:35:42

David Hirsch is the owner of Hirsch Vineyards, located in the Sonoma Coast of California.

David opens up about his travels across the United States and across the world in the 1960s and 19...

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IDTT Wine 461: White Burgundy Maestro Pierre Morey from 2019-03-04T01:13:11

Pierre Morey works with his family at Domaine Pierre Morey and Maison Morey-Blanc, both based in the Burgundy village of Meursault, in France.

Pierre grew up farming some of the most renow...

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IDTT Wine 460: Joel Peterson and the Winemaking American Dream from 2019-02-07T11:47:23

Joel Peterson is the Founder and Winemaker of the Ravenswood Winery, and the Founder and Winemaker of Once & Future Wine, both in California.

Joel describes his first moments with wine...

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IDTT Wine 459: Jasper Morris Goes Deep on the Burgundy Crus from 2019-01-12T16:35:48

Jasper Morris is the author of the book "Inside Burgundy: The Vineyards, the Wine, & the People", as well as the website Jasper Morri...

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IDTT Wine 458: Luis Seabra Opposes the Winemaking Orthodoxy from 2018-12-29T00:14:52

Luis Seabra is the proprietor and winemaker at Luis Seabra Vinhos, producing dry wines from the Douro Valley and the Vinho Verde regions of Portugal.

Luis discusses his beginnings working ...

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IDTT Wine 457: Jeanne-Marie de Champs Does Not Follow the Trends from 2018-11-25T12:40:23

Jeanne-Marie de Champs is the proprietor of Domaines et Saveurs Collection, an exporter of Burgundy and other wines from France. She is based in Beaune.

Jeanne-Marie discusses arrivin...

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IDTT Wine 456: Ehren Jordan Has Eyes for Oregon from 2018-10-19T09:57:31

Ehren Jordan is the proprietor of the Failla winery, which specializes in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from California and now also Oregon. Ehren is also the owner of the Day wine label, wo...

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IDTT Wine 455: Jean-Pierre de Smet and the Burgundy Community from 2018-08-09T15:14:45

Jean-Pierre de Smet was a co-founder and partner in Domaine de l'Arlot, the winery based in the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation. Jean-Pierre retired from l'Arlot in 2007, and has since that time...

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IDTT Wine 454: Blending for Beauty with Maggie Harrison from 2018-07-06T21:21:56

Maggie Harrison is a partner in the Antica Terra winery in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, where she is also the winemaker. Maggie also makes the Lillian wines from California fruit.

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IDTT Wine 453: Esther Mobley Looks Through the Lens of Wine from 2018-06-22T14:47:42

Esther Mobley is the wine writer for the "San Francisco Chronicle."

Esther talks about her previous work at "Wine Spectator" magazine, how her approach to writing has evolved since joining...

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IDTT Wine 452: Louis-Benoit Desvignes and the Challenge of Finding Who You Are with Wine from 2018-06-04T21:19:03

Louis-Benoit Desvignes and his sister Claude-Emmanuelle Desvignes work together at Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes in Morgon, in the Beaujolais area of France.

Louis-Benoit discusses the ch...

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IDTT Wine 451: The Aligoté Thread from 2018-04-28T09:16:07

Erin Scala speaks with Burgundy vigneron devoted to the Aligoté grape variety and explores the challenges and rewards associated with Aligoté today.

Erin narrates a tour of Burgundy cellar...

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IDTT Wine 450: António Maçanita on the Past and Future of Portuguese Wine from 2018-04-11T03:56:36

António Maçanita is involved with several wine projects throughout Portugal, including Fitapreta in the Alentejo, Maçanita Vinhos in the Douro Valley, and the Azores Wine Company on the Azores I...

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IDTT Wine 449: Training to Be the World's Best Sommelier with Arvid Rosengren from 2018-04-02T19:11:26

Arvid Rosengren is the Wine Director of Legacy Records, the restaurant in Manhattan. He won the World's Best Sommelier title in 2016.

Arvid shares his memories of growing up in a household...

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IDTT Wine 448: Lee Hudson's Grape Guide from 2018-03-20T07:58:37

Lee Hudson is the owner of Hudson Ranch and Vineyards, in California's Carneros district.

Lee recalls his early days in Texas and in France, as well as the experience of working the 1975 h...

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IDTT Wine 447: Sommelier to Self-Employed: A How-To Guide from Will Predhomme from 2018-03-13T06:40:55

Will Predhomme operates Predhomme, Inc. a wine communications firm based in Toronto, Canada. He is also a partner in Pearce Predhomme, a wine label sourcing wines from Oregon and South Africa. Listen

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IDTT Wine 446: James Conaway is a Moralist in the Valley from 2018-03-07T07:23:28

James Conaway is the author of "Napa: The Story of an American Eden," "The Far Side of Eden: New Money, Old Land, and the Battle for Napa Valley," and "Napa at Last Light: America's Eden in...

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IDTT Wine 445: Reinventing the Cork with Dominique Tourneix of DIAM from 2018-03-03T18:44:18

Dominique Tourneix is the Director General of DIAM Bouchage, a company specializing in reconstructed cork closures for wine.

Dominique discusses the causes of cork taint in wine and the pr...

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IDTT Wine 444: Enrico Pozzesi Remembers His Friend Giulio Gambelli from 2018-02-17T04:05:26

Enrico Pozzesi is the owner of Fattoria Rodano, the winery located within Castellina in Chianti, in Tuscany, Italy.

Enrico discusses his wines and vineyard property in this episode, as wel...

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IDTT Wine 443: Anne Parent Shares the Secret to Understanding Pommard from 2018-02-10T00:38:10

Anne Parent and her sister Catherine run Domaine Parent, based in the Burgundy village of Pommard. They also control the micro-négociant known as Jacques Parent et Compagnie.

Anne describe...

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IDTT Wine 442: Ray Coursen Recalls the Napa Valley of the 1980s and Before from 2018-01-20T04:48:25

Ray Coursen is the owner and founding winemaker of Elyse Winery as well as Jacob Franklin Wines, in California's Napa Valley. He is also involved with winemaking for Purple Heart Wines, benefiti...

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IDTT Wine 441: Chisa Bize Found a Family in Savigny-les-Beaune from 2018-01-14T03:13:20

Chisa Bize runs Domaine Simon Bize et Fils in Burgundy's Savigny-les-Beaune.

Chisa describes her own upbringing in Tokyo, and explains how a chance meeting with Patrick Bize led her to Bur...

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IDTT Wine 440: Aldo Vacca on the History and Future of Barbaresco from 2018-01-02T14:47:19

Aldo Vacca is the Managing Director of the Produttori del Barbaresco, in the Barbaresco zone of Italy's Piemonte region.

Aldo discusses the foundations of Barbaresco as a delimited zone, a...

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IDTT Wine 439: Jean Gonon on Why Every Vintage Should be Different from 2017-12-19T20:14:39

Jean Gonon works with his brother Pierre at Domaine Pierre Gonon in the Northern Rhône Valley of France, within the Saint-Joseph appellation.

Jean speaks about the importance of farming, v...

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IDTT Wine 438: Five Decades of Burgundy with Dominique Lafon from 2017-12-12T00:10:25

Dominique Lafon is the Managing Director of Domaine des Comtes Lafon, with cellars in the Burgundy village of Meursault. Dominique also founded the Mâcon winery Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon, and...

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IDTT Wine 437: Drinking with the Minotaur from 2017-12-08T05:12:38

Erin Scala explores the renaissance of winemaking happening today on the Greek island of Crete.

Erin narrates a tour through the Crete wine regions near the towns of Heraklion, Chania, and...

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IDTT Wine 436: Patrick Comiskey on the High Highs and Market Lows of American Syrah from 2017-11-25T14:27:17

Patrick Comiskey is a wine writer for "Wine & Spirits" Magazine as well as the "Los Angeles Times." He is also the author of the book "American Rhône: How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way...

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IDTT Wine 435: Samuel Guibert on the Unique Blend of Mas de Daumas Gassac from 2017-11-12T00:16:37

Samuel Guibert is a co-owner and winemaker at the Mas de Daumas Gassac winery, in the Languedoc region of France.

Samuel goes into detail about the unusual red and white wines of Mas de Da...

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IDTT Wine 434: The Transformation of Lodovico Antinori from 2017-11-11T16:32:30

Lodovico Antinori is a partner in Tenuta di Biserno, in the Maremma area of Tuscany, and was the founder of Ornellaia in Bolgheri. He is also a partner in Tenuta Campo di Sasso.

Lodovico i...

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IDTT Wine 433: Peter Liem's Insider Guide to Champagne from 2017-10-15T21:59:39

Peter Liem is the publisher of ChampagneGuide.net, as well as the author of the book "Champagne: The Essential Guide to the Wines, Producers, and Terroirs of the Iconic Region."

Peter...

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IDTT Wine 432: Doug Frost is a Double Master from 2017-10-08T20:22:19

Doug Frost is both a Master Sommelier and a Master of Wine, who resides in Kansas City, Missouri. Doug does wine and spirits consulting in a range of fields, and works as a wine writer.

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IDTT Wine 431: Victor Hazan and the Problem of Italian Wine from 2017-09-29T01:02:06

Victor Hazan wrote the book "Italian Wine", which was published in 1982. He also co-wrote several Italian cookbooks with his wife, the late Marcella Hazan.

Victor Hazan speaks about his li...

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IDTT Wine 430: Becky Wasserman-Hone Gives a Burgundy Tour from 2017-09-29T00:40:40

Becky Wasserman-Hone is the founder and co-director of Becky Wasserman & Co., an exporter of wines from Burgundy and other regions of France and Europe.

Becky looks back on her career ...

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IDTT Wine 429: Bill Easton Ignored the 90s Monster Wines from 2017-09-14T17:17:15

Bill Easton is the proprietor and winemaker at both Easton Wines and Domaine de la Terre Rouge in Amador County, California.

Bill describes an era of post-Prohibition California winemaking...

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IDTT Wine 428: Swedish Sommelier Totte Steneby on Restaurant Success and Disaster from 2017-09-05T04:29:57

Totte Steneby is the Beverage Manager of Portal Restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden. He is also an importer of Burgundy wine into Sweden, and a European brand ambassador for both the Sandhi and Doma...

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IDTT Wine 427: Gianluca Garofoli on One Hundred Years of Verdicchio from 2017-08-28T04:14:34

Gianluca Garofoli works with his family at the Garofoli winery, in the Marche region of Italy.

Gianluca Garofoli discusses in-depth the wine history of the Marche, as well as the native gr...

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IDTT Wine 426: Giampaolo Venica Remembers a Different Friuli from 2017-08-23T19:29:25

Giampaolo Venica works with his family at the Venica winery, in the Friuli region of Italy.

Giampaolo Venica describes the Friuli as a region that has changed significantly in recent decad...

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IDTT Wine 425: Cherasco Barolo Survives Today Solely Because of Marchese Umberto Fracassi Ratti Mentone from 2017-08-17T15:08:02

Marchese Umberto Fracassi Ratti Mentone is the sole producer of a Barolo from the Cherasco sub-zone of Italy's Piemonte region. His family has owned vineyard land in the Cherasco area for centur...

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IDTT Wine 424: The Complete Stephen Brook from 2017-07-23T17:57:17

Stephen Brook is a prolific author of anthologies, travel books, and a wide range of wine books published over the last thirty years, including "The Complete Bordeaux," "The Wines of Germany," "...

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IDTT Wine 423: Elena Pantaleoni Remembers When Making Natural Wine Felt Lonely from 2017-06-17T09:44:50

Elena Pantaleoni is the proprietor of the La Stoppa winery in Italy's Emilia.

Elena Pantaleoni was pulling out international grape varieties from her vineyard in the mid-1990s, just when t...

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IDTT Wine 422: Christian Moueix on 50 Years of Pomerol and Napa Valley from 2017-06-02T17:04:51

Christian Moueix is the president of Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix, based on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France. He oversees several properties in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion, including Chatea...

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IDTT Wine 421: Sommelier Victoria James is a Rosé Believer from 2017-05-24T00:43:33

Victoria James is the Wine Director of Piora restaurant, in New York City's West Village, and the co-author of "Drink Pink: A Celebration of Rosé."

Victoria discusses her shift from diner ...

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IDTT Wine 420: Michael Garner Remembers the Great Personalities of the Piemonte, including Giovanni Conterno, Bartolo Mascarello, and many others from 2017-05-01T03:32:47

Michael Garner co-authored the book "Barolo: Tar and Roses - A Study of the Wines of Alba" and is writing the forthcoming "Amarone and the Fine Wines of Verona."

Michael Garner helped writ...

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IDTT Wine 419: Beppe Colla is one of the Founding Fathers of Barolo from 2017-04-28T23:35:51

Beppe Colla, who was born in 1930, literally defined what Barolo is today through his work at the Prunotto winery in the Piemonte of Italy.

Beppe Colla was one of the first to introduce si...

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IDTT Wine 418: Steven Spurrier on the Day that Changed Everything from 2017-04-20T15:50:41

Steven Spurrier is a Consulting Editor for Decanter Magazine.

Steven is famed for conducting the "Paris Tasting" of 1976, wherein wines from California bested the French in a blind tasting...

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IDTT Wine 417: Mapmaker Alessandro Masnaghetti Studies the Borders Between Wine Cultures from 2017-04-17T21:50:20

Alessandro Masnaghetti is the editor of Enogea, a wine newsletter that has published several groundbreaking maps of wine regions.

Alessandro discusses how he went from nuclear engineer to ...

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IDTT Wine 416: 100% Whole Cluster from 2017-04-08T08:20:54

Erin Scala delves into the evolving conversation around whole cluster, one of the biggest questions in winemaking. One hundred percent whole cluster? Not all wines are, but this episod...

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IDTT Wine 415: Frederic Lafarge Shares the Family Secrets to Making Great Burgundy from 2017-03-26T22:41:37

Frederic Lafarge operates Domaine Michel Lafarge with his family, with cellars located in the Burgundian town of Volnay, in France. Frederic and his wife Chantal also recently began the Lafarge-...

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IDTT Wine 414: Randall Restiano Shares Strategies for Buying Wine from 2017-03-14T04:10:11

At the time of this interview, Randall Restiano was the Wine Director of the Eli Zabar restaurant group as well as the Eli's List retail shop in Manhattan.

Randall Restiano discusses wine ...

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IDTT Wine 413: Patricio Tapia on the New Generation of Wine in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil from 2017-03-11T18:58:46

Patricio Tapia is the author of the "Descorchados" wine guide to South America. He is also a Senior Correspondent for "Wine & Spirits" Magazine, responsible for covering the wines of Argenti...

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IDTT Wine 412: Marika Vida-Arnold Balances Being Mom with Being a Somm from 2017-03-06T05:32:21

Marika Vida-Arnold is the Wine Director of the Ritz-Carlton Central Park New York City and also has her own consulting business, Vida et Fils.

Marika discusses her strategies for balancing...

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IDTT Wine 411: Arnaud Lambert from 2017-03-04T00:14:37

Arnaud Lambert manages Chateau de Breze and Domaine de Saint-Just in the Loire Valley of France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

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IDTT Wine 410: Philippe Newlin from 2017-02-22T07:10:38

Philippe Newlin is Head of Duclot La Vinicole USA, the importer and distributor of Bordeaux wines from France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

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IDTT Wine 409: Rhone Grape Varieties Throughout California from 2017-02-20T03:29:07

Erin Scala takes a tour of Syrah and Grenache vineyards throughout California, and talks with winemakers working with Rhone grape varieties in that state.


The following winemake...

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IDTT Wine 408: Fred Merwarth from 2017-02-19T02:50:34

Fred Merwarth is the winemaker and vineyard manager at Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, a winery and vine nursery in the Finger Lakes of New York State that Fred also co-owns. See Privacy Policy at htt...

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IDTT Wine 407: Larry Stone from 2017-02-15T03:51:16

Larry Stone returns to the show to speak about his Lingua Franca winery and LS Vineyards, both located in Oregon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

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IDTT Wine 406: Stefano Almondo from 2017-02-12T15:00:34

Stefano Almondo works with his family at Giovanni Almondo, a producer in the Roero zone of Italy's Piemonte. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

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IDTT Wine 405: Frederic Mugnier from 2017-02-11T02:16:21

Frederic Mugnier is the proprietor of Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, located in the Burgundy village of Chambolle-Musigny, in France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

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IDTT Wine 404: Ehren Jordan from 2017-01-31T00:14:10

Ehren Jordan is the proprietor of the Failla winery, located in St. Helena, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

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IDTT Wine 403: Heidi Schrock from 2017-01-28T08:01:30

Heidi Schrock runs the Heidi Schrock winery with her family in Rust, within Austria. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

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IDTT Wine 402: Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino from 2017-01-24T15:30:22

Bill Nesto and Frances Di Savino are co-authors of "The World of Sicilian Wine," as well as "Chianti Classico: The Search for Tuscany's Noblest Wine."

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IDTT Wine 401: Dangerous Drinking Between Erdogan and ISIS in Turkey from 2017-01-18T06:08:24

Katie Parla returns to I'll Drink to That! to discuss the situation for wine and other alcoholic beverages in Turkey today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

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IDTT Wine 400: Favorite Episodes from 2017-01-13T05:38:42

Regular listeners of I'll Drink to That! discuss some of their favorite episodes, and Erin Scala tracks down signature clips from those interviews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...

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IDTT Wine 399: Erwan Faiveley from 2017-01-08T03:54:39

Erwan Faiveley runs Domaine Faiveley as well as Maison Joseph Faiveley, both based in the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Burgundy, France. He also runs Domaine Billaud-Simon in Chablis. See Privac...

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IDTT Wine 398: Aldo Vaira from 2016-12-30T23:02:20

Aldo Vaira, together with his family, runs the G.D. Vajra winery in Piemonte's Barolo zone.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala takes a look at grape varieties that are outliers in their area...

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IDTT Wine 397: David White from 2016-12-18T20:07:22

David White is the founder of the website Terroirist.com and the author of the book "But First, Champagne: A Modern Guide to the World's Favorite Wine."

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IDTT Wine 396: Hardy Wallace from 2016-12-14T21:11:51

Hardy Wallace returns to the show to discuss his work for Dirty & Rowdy in California, as well as his new side project, called Clothing Optional.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala gives...

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IDTT Wine 395: Cristiana Tiberio from 2016-12-14T13:42:06

Cristiana Tiberio works with her family at the Tiberio winery in Abruzzo, Italy.

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IDTT Wine 394: Clement Baraut from 2016-12-07T06:15:08

Clement Baraut was a longtime consultant in the Loire Valley of France before starting Domaine Clement Baraut to pursue Savennieres and Grolleau wines of his own. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

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IDTT Wine 393: Haley Moore from 2016-11-05T05:48:48

At the time of this interview, Haley Moore was Wine & Spirits Director of the Stock & Bones Company, a group of restaurants located in San Francisco, Oakland, and Portland, Oregon.

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IDTT Wine 392: Isabelle Legeron from 2016-11-05T00:01:07

Isabelle Legeron is the author of the book "Natural Wine: An Introduction to Organic and Biodynamic Wines Made Naturally," and the founder of the RAW WINE fair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

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IDTT Wine 391: Vittorio Fiore from 2016-11-03T16:28:27

Vittorio Fiore and his family own the Poggio Scalette winery in Tuscany as well as Castelluccio in Romagna, Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

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IDTT Wine 390: Ben Howkins from 2016-11-01T18:21:20

Ben Howkins is a founding director of the Royal Tokaji Wine Company in Hungary.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses Tokaji wines.

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IDTT Wine 389: Corrado Dottori from 2016-10-29T16:30:40

Corrado Dottori and his family run the La Distesa winery in the Marche of Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala considers the migration of the Verdicchio grape to the Marche.

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IDTT Wine 388: Jane Anson from 2016-10-23T17:14:26

Jane Anson is the Bordeaux correspondent for "Decanter" magazine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 387: Martina Barosio from 2016-10-19T14:46:19

Martina Barosio works with her family at the Scarpa winery in Nizza Monferrato, within Italy's Piemonte region.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala retraces a timeline of Nizza Monferrato. Listen

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IDTT Wine 386: Mathieu Deiss from 2016-10-17T00:41:07

Mathieu Deiss works with his father at Domaine Marcel Deiss in Alsace, France.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala charts some of the history of Bergheim, in Alsace.

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IDTT Wine 385: Hugh Johnson from 2016-10-11T18:27:47

Hugh Johnson has been an author and editor of wine articles and books for over 50 years. His books include "The World Atlas of Wine," "A Life Uncorked," "Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book," "Hugh Joh...

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IDTT Wine 384: Marie Vayron from 2016-10-07T19:22:02

Marie Vayron is a sommelier at Le Bernardin restaurant in Manhattan. Her family owns Château Bourgneuf in the Pomerol area of Bordeaux, France. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...

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IDTT Wine 383: Mario Andrion from 2016-10-03T04:15:21

Mario Andrion is the enologist at Castello di Verduno, located within Piemonte's Barolo zone in the town of Verduno.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the Pelaverga grape vari...

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IDTT Wine 382: Ernest Ifkovitz from 2016-09-28T23:28:16

Ernest Ifkovitz is a partner in PortoVino, an importer of Italian wines into the United States. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

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IDTT Wine 381: Cristiano Garella from 2016-09-25T21:31:34

Cristiano Garella is a partner in the Alto Piemonte's Colombera & Garella winery, as well as a consultant for many other wineries in that region of Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Sc...

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IDTT Wine 380: Giacomo Conterno of Poderi Aldo Conterno from 2016-09-25T14:34:07

Giacomo Conterno works with his family at Poderi Aldo Conterno, a winery located in the Monforte d'Alba area of Piemonte's Barolo zone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

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IDTT Wine 379: Maria Teresa Mascarello from 2016-08-30T22:58:26

Maria Teresa Mascarello is the proprietor of Cantina Bartolo Mascarello, in the Barolo area of Italy's Piemonte region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

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IDTT Wine 378: Marta Rinaldi from 2016-08-26T16:09:12

Marta Rinaldi works with her family at the Giuseppe Rinaldi winery in the Barolo area of Italy's Piemonte.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala delves into Freisa.

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IDTT Wine 377: Claude de Nicolay from 2016-08-05T15:27:11

Claude de Nicolay co-manages her family's Burgundy domaine, Chandon de Briailles in Savigny-lès-Beaune.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the wines of Pernand-Vergelesses in Burgun...

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IDTT Wine 376: Lingzi He from 2016-08-01T02:00:57

Lingzi He is a freelance journalist living in Bordeaux, who also has traveled and studied extensively in Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

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IDTT Wine 375: Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga from 2016-07-25T22:35:58

Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga, along with his father Carlo, manages Tenuta San Leonardo, in Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores when Cabernet might first hav...

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IDTT Wine 374: Marco Tinessa from 2016-07-25T02:27:42

Marco Tinessa creates Ognostro by sourcing grapes from Italy's Campania. At the time of this interview, he was fermenting them on Mount Etna in Sicily.

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IDTT Wine 373: Luca Currado from 2016-07-21T18:30:11

Luca Currado returns to the show to discuss recent changes at the Vietti winery in the Barolo area of Piemonte, Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

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IDTT Wine 372: Mariel Wega from 2016-07-01T06:30:45

At the time of this interview, Mariel Wega was the Wine Director of a.kitchen + bar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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IDTT Wine 371: Abrie Beeslaar from 2016-06-29T06:59:23

Abrie Beeslaar is the winemaker for Kanonkop and Beeslaar, both in the Stellenbosch of South Africa.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explains how the threat of scurvy helped set in motion...

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IDTT Wine 370: Aaron Miller from 2016-06-25T08:20:58

Aaron Miller is the winemaker at the PlumpJack Winery in the Napa Valley of California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

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IDTT Wine 369: Ampelio Bucci from 2016-06-23T06:26:20

Ampelio Bucci is the proprietor of the Bucci winery in the Marche of Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala gives an introduction to Le Marche.

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IDTT Wine 368: Kimberly Prokoshyn from 2016-06-21T07:43:46

At the time of this interview, Kimberly Prokoshyn was the Head Sommelier and wine buyer at Rebelle restaurant in Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 367: Jean-Nicolas Méo from 2016-06-17T10:13:12

Jean-Nicolas Méo is the proprietor of Méo-Camuzet in Burgundy, and a partner in the Nicolas-Jay winery in Oregon.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala gives a history of Richebourg.

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IDTT Wine 366: Joy Kull from 2016-06-13T19:56:55

Joy Kull is a co-owner of La Villana wines in Gradoli, Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 365: Bruce Tyrrell from 2016-06-12T19:02:08

Bruce Tyrrell is the Managing Director of Tyrrell's Wines, based in the Hunter Valley of Australia's New South Wales.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala examines Australian Semillon.

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IDTT Wine 364: Alex Sanchez from 2016-06-06T05:29

Alex Sanchez works with the Brovia sisters at the Brovia family winery in the Piemonte, Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala charts the rise of single vineyard Barolo.

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IDTT Wine 363: Danny Meyer from 2016-05-28T05:49:41

Danny Meyer is the CEO of the Union Square Hospitality Group, responsible for restaurants like Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, The Modern, Blue Smoke and others located in New York Ci...

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IDTT Wine 362: Olivier Humbrecht from 2016-05-25T04:15:30

Olivier Humbrecht is the proprietor of Zind-Humbrecht, the winery of his family in the Alsace region of France.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks soil types and war in Alsace.

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IDTT Wine 361: Dan Petroski from 2016-05-24T05:55:02

Dan Petroski is the winemaker for Larkmead and the owner of Massican, both wineries based in the Napa Valley of California.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses some of the unintende...

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IDTT Wine 360: Sam Ehrlich from 2016-05-14T17:48:23

Sam Ehrlich is the Wine Director of the Blue Ribbon Restaurant Group, based in New York City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

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IDTT Wine 359: Nicoletta Bocca from 2016-05-10T15:57:38

Nicoletta Bocca is the proprietor of the San Fereolo winery, in the Dogliani zone of the Piemonte in Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala examines the hierarchies we place grape varieti...

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IDTT Wine 358: Tom Peters from 2016-05-06T19:15:29

Tom Peters is the proprietor of the Monk's Cafe, the Belgian beer bar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

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IDTT Wine 357: Daniel Brunier from 2016-05-04T17:39:47

Daniel Brunier is a partner in the Vieux Télégraphe and Domaine la Roquète wineries in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Pallières in Gigondas, and Château Massaya in Lebanon. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

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IDTT Wine 356: Angelo Gaja from 2016-05-02T02:13:12

Angelo Gaja is the proprietor, with his family, of the Gaja winery in Piemonte, as well as the Ca' Marcanda and Pieve Santa Restituta wineries in Tuscany, Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

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IDTT Wine 355: Charles Philipponnat from 2016-04-30T06:46:16

Charles Philipponnat is the Director of the Philipponnat Champagne house, in the Champagne region of France.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the situation for the Champagne regi...

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IDTT Wine 354: Ian D'Agata from 2016-04-24T03:44:15

Ian D'Agata is the author of the book "Native Wine Grapes of Italy," and at the time of this interview was the Scientific Director of the Vinitaly International Academy as well as a contributor ...

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IDTT Wine 353: Andy Erickson from 2016-04-22T14:28:06

Andy Erickson is the co-owner of Favia Wines with his wife Annie Favia, and a winemaking consultant for a number of Napa Valley wineries, including Mayacamas and Dalla Valle Vineyards.

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IDTT Wine 352: Jean-Louis Chave from 2016-04-18T05:12:47

Jean-Louis Chave is the proprietor of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave and Jean-Louis Chave Selection, working within appellations of the Northern Rhône Valley of France.

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IDTT Wine 351: Christian Seely from 2016-04-16T03:02:01

Christian Seely is the Managing Director of AXA Millésimes, the wine properties of AXA. In this interview he largely discusses Quinta do Noval, located in Portugal's Douro Valley. See Privacy Poli...

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IDTT Wine 350: Alexandre Thienpont and François Thienpont from 2016-04-01T01:28:52

Alexandre Thienpont oversees Vieux Château Certan in the Pomerol region of Bordeaux. François Thienpont is the founder of Wings, a wine trading company focused on the wines of Bordeaux...

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IDTT Wine 349: Virginia Winemakers from 2016-03-29T19:52:40

Erin Scala hosts an exploration of winemaking in the state of Virginia for a special episode of I'll Drink to That!


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IDTT Wine 348: Jay McInerney from 2016-03-28T02:05:23

John Barrett "Jay" McInerney, Jr. is an American novelist and wine writer. His novels include "Bright Lights, Big City," "Brightness Falls," and "The Last of the Savages." His wine essays h...

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IDTT Wine 347: Chris Desor from 2016-03-26T19:55:49

Chris Desor is a founder and partner in Verity Wine Partners, a wine distributor operating in New York and New Jersey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

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IDTT Wine 346: Jeffrey Patterson from 2016-03-24T22:06:23

Jeffrey Patterson is the winemaker for Mount Eden Vineyards and Domaine Eden in California's Santa Cruz Mountains, wineries which he also co-owns with his wife Ellie Patterson.

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IDTT Wine 345: Dick Grace from 2016-03-12T18:06:23

At the time of this interview, Dick Grace was the proprietor with his family of Grace Family Vineyards in Napa Valley, California.

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IDTT Wine 344: Bianca Miraglia from 2016-03-08T16:03:16

Bianca Miraglia returns to the show. Bianca is the owner of Uncouth Vermouth, and a co-founder of Sensitive Cleaners, both based in New York. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

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IDTT Wine 343: Kevin Pike from 2016-03-05T07:45:54

Kevin Pike returns to the show, this time to speak about his new import company, Schatzi Wines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

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IDTT Wine 342: Luca Currado Vietti from 2016-02-29T06:34:35

Luca Currado Vietti and his family own Vietti, a winery in Italy's Piemonte region.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala takes a look at the history of Barolo winemaking.

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IDTT Wine 341: Jacques Lardière from 2016-02-26T21:13:56

Jacques Lardière retired from his role as Technical Director of Maison Louis Jadot in Burgundy in 2012, a job he had started in 1970. He now oversees Jadot's Résonance project in Oregon. See Priva...

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IDTT Wine 340: Eugenio Jardim from 2016-02-24T03:14

Eugenio Jardim was a longtime sommelier in California, at Jardinière, and is now US Ambassador for the Wines of Portugal.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

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IDTT Wine 339: Adrian Bridge from 2016-02-20T22:40:51

Adrian Bridge is the Chief Executive Officer of The Fladgate Partnership, encompassing the Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca, and Croft Port brands from Portugal.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala d...

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IDTT Wine 338: Ronnie Sanders from 2016-02-18T16:01:15

Ronnie Sanders is the President and Founder of Vine Street Imports, a wine importer and distributor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

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IDTT Wine 337: John Lockwood from 2016-02-16T03:50:10

John Lockwood is the owner and winemaker of Enfield Wine Co., a California winery.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala recounts the history of California's Wild Horse Valley AVA.

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IDTT Wine 336: Cedric Nicaise from 2016-02-05T22:38:13

Cedric Nicaise is the Wine Director of Eleven Madison Park, a restaurant in Manhattan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

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IDTT Wine 335: Brad Hickey from 2016-02-02T18:42:55

Brad Hickey is the winemaker at Brash Higgins, a winery in Australia's McLaren Vale.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the McLaren Vale.

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IDTT Wine 334: Paul Roberts from 2016-01-30T07:04:20

Paul Roberts is the Chief Operating Officer of Colgin Cellars, in the Napa Valley of California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

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IDTT Wine 333: Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga from 2016-01-27T08:09:11

Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga is the proprietor of Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta in Rioja and Pazo de Barrantes in Galicia, Spain.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the relat...

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IDTT Wine 332: Paul Grieco from 2016-01-22T21:00:53

Paul Grieco is the proprietor of Terroir, in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

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IDTT Wine 331: Greg Harrington from 2016-01-20T06:37:47

Greg Harrington is the winemaker at Gramercy Cellars, the winery he owns with his wife in Washington State.

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IDTT Wine 330: Martha Stoumen from 2016-01-15T16:16:30

Martha Stoumen is a member of The Living Wines Collective, a winemaking cooperative in California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

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IDTT Wine 329: Ricardo Freitas from 2016-01-12T07:41:25

Ricardo Freitas oversees the winemaking for the Barbeito winery on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala takes a look at the wines of Madeira.

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IDTT Wine 328: Paul Einbund from 2016-01-07T23:33:58

Paul Einbund is Beverage Director for the restaurants Frances and Octavia, both in San Francisco.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

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IDTT Wine 327: John Kongsgaard from 2016-01-05T13:35:49

John Kongsgaard is the proprietor of the Kongsgaard winery in Napa Valley, which he runs with his wife Maggy and his son Alex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

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IDTT Wine 326: Bernard Portet from 2015-12-31T02:07:06

Bernard Portet co-founded Clos Du Val in the Napa Valley of California, where he served as winemaker. He left that winery in 2010.

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IDTT Wine 325: Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon from 2015-12-29T14:56:58

Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon is Executive Vice President of the Roederer properties and Chef de Caves at Champagne Louis Roederer.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores why the 750ml bottle...

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IDTT Wine 324: Gregory Dal Piaz from 2015-12-24T15:01:54

Gregory Dal Piaz has been preparing a book about the Chianti wines of Tuscany in Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

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IDTT Wine 323: Olivier Collin from 2015-12-22T14:01:58

Olivier Collin runs the Ulysse Collin domaine in the Champagne region of France.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the Côte de Sézanne.

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IDTT Wine 322: Michael McCaulley from 2015-12-18T03:15:31

Michael McCaulley is Beverage Director and Partner in the Tria restaurants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

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IDTT Wine 321: Sashi Moorman from 2015-12-16T06:05:20

Sashi Moorman works as winemaker for several American wineries, including Sandhi, Domaine de la Côte, Pence, Stolpman Vineyards, and Piedrasassi in California, as well as Evening Land in Oregon. S...

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IDTT Wine 320: Benjamin Lewin from 2015-12-11T02:36:06

Benjamin Lewin is the author of several wine related books, including "Wines of France: A Guide to 500 Leading Vineyards."

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IDTT Wine 319: Eric de Saint Victor from 2015-12-08T16:43:44

Eric de Saint Victor oversees Château de Pibarnon in the Bandol appellation of France.

Eric discusses his parent's purchase of Château de Pibarnon in 1978, and details the previous hi...

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IDTT Wine 318: Salvino Benanti from 2015-12-01T01:00

Salvino Benanti works with his family at the Benanti winery on Sicily's Mount Etna. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

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IDTT Wine 317: Andrew McNamara from 2015-11-27T05:30

Andrew McNamara is the Director of Fine Wine for Premier Beverage in Florida. At the time of this interview, he was also the Chairman of the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas.

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IDTT Wine 316: Bruce Neyers from 2015-11-24T21:40:16

Bruce Neyers of Neyers Vineyards winery in California returns to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

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IDTT Wine 315: Karen MacNeil from 2015-11-22T21:30:55

Karen MacNeil is the author of "The Wine Bible," which has been rewritten for a second edition.

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IDTT Wine 314: CP Lin from 2015-11-20T07:51:55

CP Lin is the winemaker behind Erewhon, a New Zealand Pinot Noir.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses New Zealand's South Island.

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IDTT Wine 313: Bob Cabral from 2015-11-18T20:36:30

Bob Cabral is the winemaker at Three Sticks Wines in Sonoma, California. Prior to that job, he worked as a winemaker at Williams Selyem.

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IDTT Wine 312: Bernhard Stadlmann from 2015-11-18T00:47:33

Bernhard Stadlmann works with his family at Weingut Stadlmann, their winery in Austria's Thermenregion.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks about the surprising early success of Rotgipf...

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IDTT Wine 311: Suzanne Mustacich from 2015-11-14T18:32:02

Suzanne Mustacich is the author of the book "Thirsty Dragon: China's Lust for Bordeaux and the Threat to the World's Best Wines." 

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IDTT Wine 310: João Nicolau de Almeida from 2015-11-13T06:13:50

As João Nicolau de Almeida prepares to retire after a long career at Ramos Pinto in Portugal's Douro Valley, he sits down for an interview.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala gives a context...

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IDTT Wine 309: Carole Meredith from 2015-11-10T23:03:50

Carole Meredith is Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Davis, where she specialized in grape genetics within the Department of Viticulture and Enology. She is also a partner in the ...

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IDTT Wine 308: Dorothy Tchelistcheff from 2015-11-09T16:22:47

Dorothy Tchelistcheff is the widow of winemaker André Tchelistcheff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 307: Kelli White from 2015-10-30T08:08:49

Kelli White is the author of the book "Napa Valley, Then and Now." At the time of this interview, she was also a sommelier at Press Restaurant in St. Helena, California.

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IDTT Wine 306: David Gordon from 2015-10-23T03:44:29

David Gordon is the Wine Director of Tribeca Grill, in Manhattan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 305: Andrea Boscu Bianchi Bandinelli from 2015-10-21T02:56:12

Andrea Boscu Bianchi Bandinelli is the proprietor, with his brother, of Villa di Geggiano in the Chianti Classico zone of Tuscany, Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala charts the change...

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IDTT Wine 304: Tara Q. Thomas from 2015-10-16T07:12:27

Tara Q. Thomas is the Executive Editor of "Wine & Spirits" Magazine.

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IDTT Wine 303: María José López de Heredia from 2015-10-14T12:46:36

María José López de Heredia manages the López de Heredia winery in Rioja, Spain.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks Rioja.

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IDTT Wine 302: Richard Betts from 2015-10-09T23:41:35

Richard Betts returns to the show for a discussion of his scratch & sniff books on wine and whiskey, as well as other projects. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

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IDTT Wine 301: Jeffrey Grosset from 2015-10-06T23:26:29

Jeffrey Grosset is the founder and winemaker of Grosset Wines in Australia's Clare Valley.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses trying to find closure. 

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IDTT Wine 300: Robert Bohr from 2015-10-01T23:42:21

At the time of this interview, Robert Bohr was a partner in Charlie Bird restaurant in Manhattan, as well as the King Street Sommeliers consulting business.

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IDTT Wine 299: Salvatore Geraci from 2015-09-29T13:24:49

Salvatore Geraci is the proprietor of the Palari winery, on Sicily in Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala looks back to the myth and history of Sicily.

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IDTT Wine 298: Guy Stout from 2015-09-25T03:58:39

Guy Stout is a grape grower and member of the Glazer's Distribution team in Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

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IDTT Wine 297: Craig Collins from 2015-09-22T14:36:11

Craig Collins is the Beverage Director of the ELM Restaurant Group in Austin, Texas.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala checks out the Texas wine industry of today.

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IDTT Wine 296: Carenn Jackson from 2015-09-19T23:11:55

At the time of this interview, Carenn Jackson was working for Glazer's Distributors in Austin, Texas.

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IDTT Wine 295: Chad Carey from 2015-09-15T21:24:21

Chad Carey is a co-owner of restaurants The Monterey, Hot Joy, and Barbaro, all in San Antonio, Texas.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses pre-Prohibition Texas winemaking.

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IDTT Wine 294: Devon Broglie from 2015-09-02T22:31:37

At the time of this interview, Devon Broglie was the Associate Global Beverage Buyer for Whole Foods Market. He is based in Austin, Texas.

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IDTT Wine 293: David Keck from 2015-09-02T22:30:46

At the time of this interview, David Keck was the wine buyer for The Camerata at Paulie's in Houston, Texas.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala notes the connection between opera a...

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IDTT Wine 292: June Rodil from 2015-09-02T22:29:51

June Rodil is Beverage Director of the McGuire Moorman Hospitality Group in Austin, Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

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IDTT Wine 291: Philippe Guigal from 2015-09-02T13:51:09

Philippe Guigal works with his family at their winery E. Guigal in the Rhône Valley of France.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the vineyards of the roasted slope, Côte-...

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IDTT Wine 290: Christy Canterbury from 2015-08-28T00:44:15

Christy Canterbury is a wine writer, wine competition judge, and frequent speaker on wine topics around the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

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IDTT Wine 289: Danilo Nada from 2015-08-25T14:09:20

Danilo Nada works with his family at Nada Fiorenzo, their winery in the Treiso area of Piemonte's Barbaresco zone.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala looks into the Nebbiolo.

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IDTT Wine 288: Karl duHoffmann from 2015-08-21T02:43:07

Karl duHoffmann is the Northeast Brand Development Manager for Anchor Brewers and Distillers, as well as a partner in Orchard Hill Cider Mill in New York. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

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IDTT Wine 287: Antonio Flores from 2015-08-18T06:18:29

Antonio Flores is the chief oenologist and master blender of sherry at González Byass, in the Jerez region of Spain.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala sails back into the history of Je...

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IDTT Wine 286: Summer Wolff from 2015-08-14T04:01:38

Summer Wolff is the founder and European Portfolio Manager of Indie Wineries, a wine import company. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

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IDTT Wine 285: Gerhard Kracher from 2015-08-12T00:03:07

Gerhard Kracher manages his family wine estate in Austria's Burgenland, and is also a partner with Aldo Sohm in a project specializing in Grüner Veltliner from the Weinviertel.

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IDTT Wine 284: John Slover from 2015-08-06T16:48:08

John Slover is a longtime sommelier who now devotes most of his time to private consulting in the New York area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

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IDTT Wine 283: Bruno Borie from 2015-08-04T14:17:30

Bruno Borie is the proprietor of Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, in the Saint-Julien commune of Bordeaux.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala gives the 1855 Classification a recount.

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IDTT Wine 282: Leonardo LoCascio from 2015-07-31T03:40:39

Leonardo LoCascio, who recently retired from the Winebow Group, was a co-founder of Winebow in 1980. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

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IDTT Wine 281: Kareem Massoud from 2015-07-28T05:50

Kareem Massoud works with his family at Paumanok Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.

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IDTT Wine 280: Ryan Looper from 2015-07-24T02:16:53

At the time of this interview, Ryan Looper was a sales representative for T. Edward wines.

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IDTT Wine 279: Leo Alzinger from 2015-07-21T14:16:06

Leo Alzinger, Jr. works with his family at the Alzinger winery in Austria's Wachau.

Leo Alzinger discusses the key vineyard holdings of the family, as well as some of the realities of clim...

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IDTT Wine 278: Monica Samuels from 2015-07-17T08:41:58

Monica Samuels is the National Sake Sales Manager for Vine Connections, a wine and sake importer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

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IDTT Wine 277: Alister Purbrick from 2015-07-14T03:38:14

Alister Purbrick is CEO of Tahbilk, in Australia's Victoria region.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala recounts the history of Australian wine.

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IDTT Wine 276: Ryan Mills-Knapp from 2015-07-10T04:00

At the time of this interview, Ryan Mills-Knapp was the Beverage Director of Le District, in lower Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 275: Yiannis Paraskevopoulos from 2015-07-07T04:25:17

Yiannis Paraskevopoulos is a cofounder and owner of Gaia Wines in Greece, producing wines in Nemea and on Santorini. He is also a professor of enology at the University of Athens.

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IDTT Wine 274: Andrea Fassone from 2015-07-02T02:49:59

Andrea Fassone is the founder and owner of Enotria Wine Imports, a wine importer based in New York. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

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IDTT Wine 273: Megan Glaab from 2015-06-30T14:45:22

Megan Glaab and her husband Ryan are the founding partners of Ryme Cellars, in California.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the Italian influence on California.

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IDTT Wine 272: Bill Short from 2015-06-26T06:36:27

Bill Short is a Regional Manager for Dreyfus, Ashby & Co in New York. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 271: Giusto Occhipinti from 2015-06-23T11:51:27

Giusto Occhipinti is one of the founding partners of the COS winery in Sicily, Italy.

Martha Stoumen translates for Giusto.

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IDTT Wine 270: Charles Curtis from 2015-06-18T21:49:01

Charles Curtis is the author and publisher of the book "The Original Grand Crus of Burgundy."

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IDTT Wine 269: Christopher Bates from 2015-06-16T06:57:57

Christopher Bates is the owner and winemaker at Element Winery in New York's Finger Lakes area, as well as the chef of the FLX Wienery restaurant.

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IDTT Wine 268: Karen King from 2015-06-12T09:51:04

Karen King is a Director of On Premise Development for the Winebow Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

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IDTT Wine 267: Ivan Rapuzzi from 2015-06-09T04:25:33

Ivan Rapuzzi works at the winery of his family, Ronchi di Cialla, in the Friuli region of Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala recounts the history of the Friuli region.

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IDTT Wine 266: Ray Isle from 2015-06-04T20:05:22

Ray Isle is the Executive Wine Editor of "Food & Wine" magazine.

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IDTT Wine 265: Graham Tatomer from 2015-06-02T03:55:45

Graham Tatomer is the winemaker and owner of the Tatomer winery, based in California's Santa Barbara County.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the origins of Grüner Veltliner....

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IDTT Wine 264: Justin Berlin from 2015-05-28T20:19:51

Justin Berlin is a founding partner of Spanish Wine Exclusives, a Spanish wine importer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

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IDTT Wine 263: Federico Scarzello from 2015-05-26T03:32:19

Federico Scarzello is the winemaker at his family's winery, called Scarzello, in Piemonte's Barolo zone.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala leads an inquiry into tradition and asks what it m...

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IDTT Wine 262: Levi Dalton from 2015-05-21T21:51:17

Steve Wildy, formerly of the Vetri Family Restaurants, returns to the show to interview Levi Dalton as I'll Drink to That! turns three years old.

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IDTT Wine 261: Michael Cruse from 2015-05-19T04:26:51

Michael Cruse is the winemaker of Cruse Wine Co. and Ultramarine, both based in California.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks St. Laurent.

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IDTT Wine 260: Tyler Colman from 2015-05-15T03:37:18

Tyler Colman has written a long running wine blog as Dr. Vino, and has also authored two books on wine, "Wine Politics: How Governments, Environmentalists, Mobsters, and Critics Influence the Wi...

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IDTT Wine 259: Carl von Schubert from 2015-05-12T17:23

Carl von Schubert is the owner of the Maximin Grünhaus estate in Germany's Ruwer Valley.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks Riesling. 

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IDTT Wine 258: Jean-Louis Trapet from 2015-05-05T06:12:43

Jean-Louis Trapet and his family run Trapet Pere et Fils in Burgundy, and Domaine Trapet in Alsace.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala recounts the early days of phylloxera.

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IDTT Wine 257: Hans Reisetbauer from 2015-04-28T05:55:45

Hans Reisetbauer is a distiller working in Austria.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the attributes of alchemy.

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IDTT Wine 256: Beth von Benz from 2015-04-24T01:59:46

Beth von Benz works as a wine consultant at her company, MVB Consulting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

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IDTT Wine 255: Florent Plageoles from 2015-04-21T15:53:51

Florent Plageoles makes wine with his family at Domaine Plageoles, in southwestern France.

Also in the episode, Erin Scala traces the history of the vine in Gaillac.

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IDTT Wine 254: James Tidwell from 2015-04-18T04:42:02

James Tidwell is the Beverage Director of the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving, Texas, and also a cofounder of the TEXSOM wine conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

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IDTT Wine 253: Hanno Zilliken from 2015-04-15T00:10:10

Hans-Joachim "Hanno" Zilliken is the proprietor with his family of Weingut Zilliken - Forstmeister Geltz, in Germany's Saar region.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala tackles the hard s...

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IDTT Wine 252: Jack Mason from 2015-04-10T05:14:12

At the time of this interview, Jack Mason was the Wine Director of Marta Restaurant in Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 251: Cathy Corison from 2015-04-07T05:04:47

Cathy Corison is the winemaker and owner of the Corison winery in Napa Valley, California.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the important issue of climate change.

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IDTT Wine 250: David Beckwith from 2015-04-04T03:46:51

David Beckwith is a partner in Grand Cru Wine Consulting and in the restaurant wine app pickabottle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

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IDTT Wine 249: Michel Lafarge from 2015-03-31T01:56:59

Michel Lafarge is the namesake of Domaine Michel Lafarge in Volnay, a producer of white and red Burgundy. Daniel Johnnes joins to translate for Michel.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala dis...

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IDTT Wine 248: Aubert de Villaine from 2015-03-24T20:03:55

Aubert de Villaine is the director of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, in Burgundy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala recounts the adventures of the Prince de Conti.

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IDTT Wine 247: Mitja Sirk from 2015-03-06T19:00:59

Mitja Sirk works with wine at La Subida, the restaurant his family runs in Italy's Friuli region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

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IDTT Wine 246: Fabio Alessandria from 2015-03-03T05:42:22

Fabio Alessandria of G.B. Burlotto returns to the show for an in-depth discussion about his work at the winery in Italy's Piemonte region.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks treading.<...

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IDTT Wine 245: Josko Gravner from 2015-02-24T13:16:50

Josko Gravner produces wine from Friuli in northern Italy and from Slovenia. He is joined by his daughter Mateja Gravner, who acts as translator for this interview.

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IDTT Wine 244: Elin McCoy from 2015-02-17T06:53:49

Elin McCoy is a wine and spirits columnist for "Bloomberg News" and a contributor to other publications, including "Zester Daily." She also authored the book "The Emperor of Wine: The ...

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IDTT Wine 243: Robert Kacher from 2015-02-13T23:43:19

Robert Kacher is the founder of Robert Kacher Selections, a wine import company with a focus on French wines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

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IDTT Wine 242: Frédéric Barnier from 2015-02-10T12:05:30

Frédéric Barnier is the Technical Director of Maison Louis Jadot, in Burgundy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks Valentine's wine.

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IDTT Wine 241: Amanda Smeltz from 2015-02-06T06:40:46

At the time of this interview, Amanda Smeltz was the Wine Director of Roberta's Pizza and Blanca, both in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn.

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IDTT Wine 240: Rajat Parr from 2015-02-03T04:55:29

Rajat Parr is a partner in the Sandhi winery as well as Domaine de la Côte, both located in California's Santa Barbara County.

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IDTT Wine 239: Oz Clarke from 2015-01-30T06:04:24

Oz Clarke is a British wine writer and television personality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 238: Bertrand Gautherot from 2015-01-27T04:21:07

Bertrand Gautherot is the vigneron responsible for Vouette & Sorbée, his family domaine located in the Côte des Bar area of Champagne, France.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala traces t...

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IDTT Wine 237: Terry Theise from 2015-01-23T07:56:20

Terry Theise is a wine importer who focuses on German and Austrian wine, as well as Champagne, for Terry Theise Estate Selections.

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IDTT Wine 236: Morgan Twain-Peterson from 2015-01-20T06:29:42

Morgan Twain-Peterson is the owner and winemaker of Bedrock Wine Co. in California.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses Zinfandel.

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IDTT Wine 235: Alfonso Cevola from 2015-01-17T06:00:44

Alfonso Cevola is the Italian Wine Director for Glazer's distribution in Texas, and the author of the On the Wine Trail in Italy wine blog. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

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IDTT Wine 234: Louis-Antoine Luyt from 2015-01-13T05:36:34

Louis-Antoine Luyt is a winemaker based in Chile.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks teeth.

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IDTT Wine 233: Antonio Galloni from 2015-01-08T23:40:58

Antonio Galloni of Vinous Media returns to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 232: Jermaine Stone from 2015-01-06T11:01:40

Jermaine Stone is the Director of Logistics at Wally's Wine Auctions.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores wine under the sea.

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IDTT Wine 231: Robert Mackin from 2015-01-02T07:46:06

Robert Mackin is the owner of wine importer and distributor Artisan Wines Inc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

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IDTT Wine 230: Jeff Kellogg from 2014-12-30T06:25:15

At the time of this interview, Jeff Kellogg was the Wine Director of Maialino restaurant in Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 229: Alessandro Bindocci from 2014-12-26T08:34:47

Alessandro Bindocci assists with the winemaking at Tenuta Il Poggione, in the Brunello di Montalcino zone of Tuscany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...

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IDTT Wine 228: Christopher Tracy from 2014-12-23T04:29:08

Christopher Tracy is the winemaker and a partner at the Channing Daughters winery, on New York's Long Island.

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IDTT Wine 227: Jessie Kiefer from 2014-12-19T05:50:44

At the time of this interview, Jessie Kiefer was the General Manager and wine buyer of the wine bar Terroir Tribeca, and also a host of The Morning After on Heritage Radio. See Privacy Policy at h...

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IDTT Wine 226: Margrit Mondavi from 2014-12-16T05:27:36

At the time of this interview, Margrit Mondavi was Vice President of Cultural Affairs at Robert Mondavi Winery. She was married to Robert Mondavi for 27 years.

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IDTT Wine 225: Giovanni Poggiali from 2014-12-12T04:38:34

Giovanni Poggiali is the chief executive of Felsina, in Tuscany, Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 224: Fred Loimer from 2014-12-09T05:00:22

Fred Loimer, Jr. is the proprietor of Weingut Loimer and the Fred Loimer label, both based in Austria's Kamptal region.

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IDTT Wine 223: Elisabetta Fagiuoli from 2014-12-05T11:51:25

Elisabetta Fagiuoli is the proprietor of Montenidoli in Tuscany, Italy. She also founded the Sergio the Patriarch Foundation. Find more information at http://www.sergiothepatriarch.org See Privacy...

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IDTT Wine 222: Louis-Michel Liger-Belair from 2014-12-02T04:44:05

Louis-Michel Liger-Belair runs Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, based in the Burgundy village of Vosne-Romanee.

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IDTT Wine 221: Susan Kostrzewa from 2014-11-28T19:34:28

Susan Kostrzewa is the Executive Editor of "Wine Enthusiast" Magazine.

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IDTT Wine 220: Graeme MacDonald from 2014-11-27T19:01:59

Graeme MacDonald is a partner in MacDonald Vineyards, in Napa Valley.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks turkey wines.

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IDTT Wine 219: Shelley Lindgren from 2014-11-23T03:25:37

Shelley Lindgren is a partner and Wine Director at A16 restaurant in San Francisco, SPQR, and A16 Rockridge in the East Bay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ...

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IDTT Wine 218: Daniel Ravier from 2014-11-20T02:54:25

Daniel Ravier oversees the wine production at Domaine Tempier, in France's Bandol appellation.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala charts the wine route once followed by Thomas Jefferson.

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IDTT Wine 217: Stellios Boutaris from 2014-11-16T16:57:36

Stellios Boutaris is the owner of the Kir-Yianni Estate in northwestern Greece. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

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IDTT Wine 216: Victor Urrutia from 2014-11-11T07:52:47

Victor Urrutia is the CEO of CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) in Rioja, Spain.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks old vines.

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IDTT Wine 215: Jonas Sandberg from 2014-11-11T07:19:48

At the time of this interview, Jonas Sandberg was the Sommelier at Fäviken Magasinet in Sweden.

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IDTT Wine 214: James Millton from 2014-11-07T06:25:07

James Millton founded The Millton Vineyards in New Zealand, which he runs today with his family and where he is the winemaker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

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IDTT Wine 213: Larry Turley from 2014-11-04T07:12:07

Larry Turley is the proprietor of Turley Wine Cellars in California.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala chronicles a history of Petit Verdot.

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IDTT Wine 212: Thomas Duroux from 2014-10-31T08:02:38

Thomas Duroux manages Chateau Palmer, in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

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IDTT Wine 211: Izabella Zwack from 2014-10-31T07:58:01

Izabella Zwack works for her family's distillery in Hungary, called Zwack, and also owns the Dobogo winery in Tokaj. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

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IDTT Wine 210: Jerome Prevost from 2014-10-29T04:39:51

Jerome Prevost is the winemaker of La Closerie, his winery in the Champagne region of France.

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IDTT Wine 209: Alexandre Chartogne from 2014-10-29T04:28:23

Alexandre Chartogne makes the wines at Chartogne-Taillet, the winery of his family in Champagne, France.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the history of the modern Champagne marke...

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IDTT Wine 208: Tim Mondavi from 2014-10-14T06:38:05

Tim Mondavi is a founding partner of Continuum Estate in the Napa Valley, where he is the head winemaker.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the uses of wine as medicine.

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IDTT Wine 207: Pedro Parra from 2014-10-12T02:42:59

Pedro Parra is a soil specialist and winery consultant based in Chile. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 206: Mark Sayre from 2014-10-07T03:46:10

Mark Sayre is the Wine Director of TRIO Restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks about how what preserves a wine can also become a part...

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IDTT Wine 205: Eben Sadie from 2014-10-03T03:40:46

Eben Sadie is the winemaker and owner of The Sadie Family winery in South Africa's Swartland.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala digs deep into an exploration of farming with clones and what...

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IDTT Wine 204: Fernando Beteta from 2014-09-30T04:26:22

Fernando Beteta is the Education & Social Technology Director of Tenzing Wine & Spirits, a distributor and importer based in Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

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IDTT Wine 203: Nathan Adams from 2014-09-26T05:09:26

Nathan Adams is the owner of Red & White Wines, a retail shop located in Chicago.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala leads a rousing show of Price That Bottle!

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IDTT Wine 202: Michael Davis from 2014-09-21T19:21:02

Auctioneer Michael Davis is a partner in Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., the Chicago-based auctioneer and wine retailer.

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IDTT Wine 201: Liz Mendez from 2014-09-20T23:01:36

At the time of this interview, Liz Mendez was a partner in Vera wine bar in Chicago.

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IDTT Wine 200: Jeremy Quinn from 2014-09-16T05:17:02

Jeremy Quinn was the longtime sommelier at Webster's Wine Bar and also The Bluebird, both located in Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

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IDTT Wine 199: Craig Perman from 2014-09-12T05:54:46

Craig Perman is the owner of wine retailer Perman Wine Selections, located in Chicago, Illinois.

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IDTT Wine 198: Marquis Sauvage from 2014-08-29T13:59:47

Marquis Sauvage is a partner in Illinois wine distributor Maverick Wine, as well as other distributors Classic Wines, Pioneer Wine, and Vin Sauvage in other states.  He is also an owner of the wine...

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IDTT Wine 197: Conrad Reddick from 2014-08-27T02:02:17

At the time of this interview, Conrad Reddick was the Beverage Director and Service Manager at Alinea Restaurant in Chicago.

Also in the episode, Erin Scala traces the cultural ramificatio...

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IDTT Wine 196: Andy Pates from 2014-08-22T06:41:57

Andy Pates is a partner in Cream Wine Company, a Chicago-based distributor and wine importer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

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IDTT Wine 195: Michael Schmelzer from 2014-08-19T05:42:42

Michael Schmelzer is the winemaker at Monte Bernardi, the property that he owns with his family in the Panzano zone of Tuscany, Italy.

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IDTT Wine 194: Stephan von Neipperg from 2014-08-13T03:42:37

Stephan von Neipperg leads Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg, with includes Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere, La Mondotte, and Chateau d'Aiguilhe on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France.

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IDTT Wine 193: Josh Adler from 2014-08-08T18:58:19

Josh Adler is the founder of the Paris Wine Company, and works as a broker for French wine producers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

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IDTT Wine 192: Christoph Schaefer from 2014-08-06T14:21:14

Christoph Schaefer runs Weingut Willi Schaefer, his family's winery in the Mosel region of Germany.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala delves into famous literature for wine quotes.

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IDTT Wine 191: Tegan Passalacqua from 2014-08-01T10:13:02

Tegan Passalacqua returns to the show to discuss his Sandlands project of wines from vineyards in California.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala puts a name on sommelier multiples.

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IDTT Wine 190: Nicolas Glumineau from 2014-07-18T13:30:03

Nicolas Glumineau has overseen Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Chateau de Pez, and Chateau Haut Beausejour in Bordeaux, France since late 2012. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

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IDTT Wine 189: Clemens Busch from 2014-07-15T06:32:28

Clemens Busch is the proprietor of the Clemens Busch winery in the Mosel region of Germany.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala finds out which beverages are beating the heat.

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IDTT Wine 188: Patrick Watson from 2014-07-11T15:15:59

At the time of this interview, Patrick Watson was a co-owner of Back Label Wine Merchants in Manhattan, the Stinky cheese stores, and the Smith & Vine wine retail shop in Brooklyn.

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IDTT Wine 187: Laurence Feraud from 2014-07-08T13:49:44

Laurence Feraud oversees Domaine du Pegau, as well as Chateau Pegau and Selection Laurence Feraud in the Rhone Valley of France.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the wines buried...

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IDTT Wine 186: Andrea Franchetti from 2014-07-04T08:22:44

Andrea Franchetti is the proprietor of Tenuta di Trinoro in Tuscany and Passopisciaro in Sicily.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks Flurbereinigung.

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IDTT Wine 185: Jan Pettersen from 2014-07-01T05:46:57

Jan Pettersen operates Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla in the Jerez area of Spain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

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IDTT Wine 184: Ric Forman from 2014-06-28T03:52:47

Ric Forman is the proprietor of the Forman Vineyard winery in California's Napa Valley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

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IDTT Wine 183: Lyle Fass from 2014-06-25T19:15:36

Lyle Fass operates Fass Selections, importing wines from Europe and selling them with crafted email blasts.

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IDTT Wine 182: Chiara De Iulis Pepe from 2014-06-22T09:26:23

Chiara De Iulis Pepe works with her family at the Emidio Pepe winery in the Abruzzo region of Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

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IDTT Wine 181: Johannes Leitz from 2014-06-09T00:59:56

Johannes Leitz runs his family's winery, called Leitz, in the Rheingau of Germany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

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IDTT Wine 180: Sebastien Riffault from 2014-06-08T09:30:10

Sebastien Riffault is the winemaker at his family's domaine in Sancerre, in the Loire Valley of France.

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IDTT Wine 179: Serge Hochar from 2014-06-02T03:47:27

At the time of this interview, Serge Hochar was the proprietor, with his family, of Chateau Musar in Lebanon. He has since passed away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

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IDTT Wine 178: Kostas Bakasietas from 2014-06-01T12:48:03

Kostas Bakasietas is a viticultural researcher and the owner of a vine nursery in Nemea, Greece. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

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IDTT Wine 177: Johannes Hirsch from 2014-06-01T12:32:04

Johannes Hirsch is the winemaker at the Hirsch winery, in the Kamptal region of Austria. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

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IDTT Wine 176: Kevin Pogue from 2014-05-27T14:29:29

Kevin Pogue is a geology professor and terroir consultant living in Washington State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

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IDTT Wine 175: Marco Pallanti from 2014-05-27T05:07:36

Marco Pallanti is the winery director of Castello di Ama, in the Chianti Classico zone of Tuscany, Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala looks into glass.

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IDTT Wine 174: Florian Lauer from 2014-05-23T10:04:19

Florian Lauer is the winemaker at his family's winery, Peter Lauer, in the Saar of Germany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

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IDTT Wine 173: Evelyne de Pontbriand from 2014-05-20T07:30:33

Evelyne de Pontbriand oversees her family's estate, Domaine du Closel (Chateau des Vaults), in the Savennieres region of France's Loire Valley.

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IDTT Wine 172: Larry Stone from 2014-05-16T04:30

At the time of this interview, Larry Stone was Estates Director of Huneeus Vintners.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala traces the influence of the Dutch on vineyard irrigation. 

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IDTT Wine 171: Fritz Wieninger from 2014-05-13T07:50:06

Fritz Wieninger runs the Wieninger winery in Vienna, Austria. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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IDTT Wine 170: Renato Vacca from 2014-05-04T07:41:21

Renato Vacca is the winemaker and owner of the Cantina del Pino winery, in Italy's Barbaresco area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

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IDTT Wine 169: Stuart Pigott from 2014-05-03T18:02:20

Stuart Pigott is a wine critic and the author of the book "Best White Wine on Earth: The Riesling Story."

Also in this episode, Erin Scala finds the world's craziest fermented beverag...

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IDTT Wine 168: Stephane Tissot from 2014-05-02T06:52:44

Stephane Tissot is the owner and winemaker of Domaine Andre et Mireille Tissot, located in the Jura region of France.

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IDTT Wine 167: Bruce Neyers from 2014-04-29T03:41:49

At the time of this interview, Bruce Neyers owned Neyers Vineyards in California with his wife Barbara, and was also the National Sales Manager for Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant.

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IDTT Wine 166: Guillaume d'Angerville from 2014-04-25T08:36:30

Guillaume d'Angerville is the latest member of his family to care for the Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, located in the Burgundy village of Volnay. He is also a partner in Domaine du Pelican, in ...

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IDTT Wine 165: Christian Binner from 2014-04-22T05:01:21

Christian Binner is the owner and winemaker of Domaine Binner, a winery located in Alsace, France.

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IDTT Wine 164: Samuel Tinon from 2014-04-18T06:31:50

Samuel Tinon produces both dry and sweet wines at his Samuel Tinon winery in the Tokaj region of Hungary.

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IDTT Wine 163: Sasa Radikon from 2014-04-15T09:36:01

Sasa Radikon works at his family's winery, Radikon, in Italy's Friuli region.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the connection between (gasp!) taxes and wine.

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IDTT Wine 162: Silvio Messana from 2014-04-11T04:00

Silvio Messana is the owner and winemaker of the Montesecondo winery, located in Tuscany, Italy.

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IDTT Wine 161: Mark Hutchens from 2014-04-08T05:37:37

Mark Hutchens is a partner in Robert Houde Wines, a wine distributor and importer based in Illinois.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses some highly unusual beverages.

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IDTT Wine 160: Hardy Wallace from 2014-04-04T06:33:07

Hardy Wallace is a co-owner and the winemaker of the Dirty & Rowdy Family Wine Company, located in California.

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IDTT Wine 159: Pax Mahle from 2014-04-01T04:28:22

At the time of this interview, Pax Mahle was making both the Wind Gap Wines and Pax Wine Cellars wines in a California winery located Sonoma County. He has since parted ways with Wind Gap.

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IDTT Wine 158: Andrea Calek from 2014-03-28T06:20:35

Andrea Calek makes wines in the Ardeche region of southern France.

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IDTT Wine 157: Willi Bründlmayer from 2014-03-25T06:01:20

Willi Bründlmayer and his family own the Bründlmayer winery, located in Austria's Kamptal region.

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IDTT Wine 156: Olivier Leriche from 2014-03-11T06:50:10

Olivier Leriche, who was previously a winemaker at Domaine de l'Arlot in Burgundy, is now the winemaker at Domaine des Accoles, the winery in the south of France that he owns with his wife.

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IDTT Wine 155: Katie Parla from 2014-03-11T05:49:13

Katie Parla is a Rome-based food and beverage educator and journalist blogging about restaurants in Rome, Italy at Listen

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IDTT Wine 154: Egon Müller from 2014-03-11T04:51:04

Egon Müller is the owner of Weingut Egon Müller, Scharzhof in Germany's Saar River Valley.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the world of bogs and mead.

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IDTT Wine 153: Gideon Beinstock from 2014-03-04T08:42:13

Gideon Beinstock is the owner and winemaker at the Clos Saron winery, located in California. Prior to that, he was the winemaker at the Renaissance winery for many years.

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IDTT Wine 153: Gideon Beinstock from 2014-03-04T08:42:13

Gideon Beinstock is the owner and winemaker at the Clos Saron winery, located in California. Prior to that, he was the winemaker at the Renaissance winery for many years.

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IDTT Wine 152: Ryan Sutton from 2014-02-28T03:55:10

At the time of this interview, Ryan Sutton was the New York Food Critic for "Bloomberg News".

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IDTT Wine 151: Patrick Cappiello from 2014-02-25T08:31:58

Patrick Cappiello returns to the show to discuss how he became a Managing Partner and the Wine Director at Pearl & Ash in New York City, a restaurant that has since closed. Patrick was also ...

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IDTT Wine 150: Levi Dalton from 2014-02-20T00:53:09

Abe Schoener (of The Scholium Project) interviews Levi about the I'll Drink to That! podcast, writing, working (and not working) as a sommelier, and Orange wine.

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IDTT Wine 149: Michael Moosbrugger from 2014-02-18T06:31:48

Michael Moosbrugger oversees the wine production of Schloss Gobelsburg, in the Kamptal region of Austria.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala describes the world of ancient symposiums.

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IDTT Wine 148: Rajat Parr from 2014-02-14T04:13:08

Rajat Parr speaks about his career as a sommelier, working with Michael Mina and others.

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IDTT Wine 147: Steve Matthiasson from 2014-02-11T08:21:31

Steve Matthiasson and his family own the Matthiasson winery, which is based in the Napa Valley. He also acts as a vineyard consultant to many wineries in California.

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IDTT Wine 146: Piero Mastroberardino from 2014-02-04T06:23:28

Piero Mastroberardino leads his family's winery, Mastroberardino, located in Italy's Campania region.

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IDTT Wine 145: Whitney Schubert from 2014-01-30T08:15:57

Whitney Schubert is the French Brand Manager for Polaner Selections, a wine importer and distributor based in New York State.

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IDTT Wine 144: Stephen Henschke from 2014-01-28T05:22:29

Stephen Henschke is the winemaker at his family's winery, Henschke, in South Australia.

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IDTT Wine 143: Jeremy Seysses from 2014-01-21T05:05:08

Jeremy Seysses owns, with his family, Domaine Dujac in Burgundy and also Triennes in Provence, France.

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IDTT Wine 142: Monika Caha from 2014-01-17T03:13:21

Monika Caha is the founder of New York-based Monika Caha Selections, a broker of Austrian wines.

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IDTT Wine 141: Emmanuel Lassaigne from 2014-01-14T19:15:29

Emmanuel Lassaigne runs his family's domaine, Jacques Lassaigne, in the Champagne region of France.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks with her dad about his last shift as a waiter. Listen

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IDTT Wine 140: Steve Edmunds from 2014-01-07T03:08:50

Steve Edmunds is the owner and winemaker at the Edmunds St. John winery in California.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala highlights the role of the wine importer.

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IDTT Wine 139: Shawn Paul from 2014-01-03T18:21

At the time of this interview, Shawn Paul was an Associate Wine Specialist at Christie's auction house in New York. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

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IDTT Wine 138: Talia Baiocchi from 2013-12-31T02:22

Talia Baiocchi returns to the show to discuss "Punch", the online drinks culture journal for which she is the Edito...

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IDTT Wine 137: Justin Christoph from 2013-12-20T16:29:38

Justin Christoph is a Riesling specialist at New York-based retailer Acker Merrall and Condit, as well as the founder of wine importer Crystalline Selections.

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IDTT Wine 136: Whitney Adams from 2013-12-20T05:00

Whitney Adams is a blogger, podcast host, and the owner of the Bottle Stock Shop, a wine accessories vendor. She is based in Los Angeles, California.

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IDTT Wine 135: Gaia Gaja from 2013-12-17T06:38:03

Gaia Gaja is the daughter of Angelo Gaja, and helps run the Gaja winery in the Piemonte region of Italy.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the history of the shift drink.

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IDTT Wine 134: Gavin Chanin from 2013-12-10T06:42

Gavin Chanin is winemaker and partner at Chanin Wine Co. and LUTUM, two wineries located in California.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala considers how Earth's ancient seabeds relate to win...

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IDTT Wine 133: Jodi Stern from 2013-12-06T06:40:12

Jodi Stern is an Austria Brand Manager for Winebow, the wine and spirits importer and distributor.

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IDTT Wine 132: Peter Wasserman from 2013-12-03T03:31:29

Peter Wasserman works with Becky Wasserman and Co., a wine brokerage specializing in French wines.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala's dad recalls an adventure in beer making.

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IDTT Wine 131: Jordan Salcito from 2013-11-26T06:48:42

At the time of this interview, Jordan Salcito was the Beverage Director of the Momofuku Group.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala puts Thanksgiving wine pairings to song.

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IDTT Wine 130: Peter Weygandt from 2013-11-22T05:00

Peter Weygandt is the founder and owner of wine importer and distributor Weygandt Selections.

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IDTT Wine 129: Frank Cornelissen from 2013-11-19T05:00

Frank Cornelissen is the winemaker at his eponymous winery on Mount Etna in Sicilia, Italy.

Also in the episode, Erin Scala seeks out some Thanksgiving wine pairings.

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IDTT Wine 128: Alex Moreau from 2013-11-12T07:29

Alex Moreau is a vigneron and owner of Domaine Bernard Moreau, located in the Burgundy village of Chassagne-Montrachet in France.

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IDTT Wine 127: Ed Behr from 2013-11-08T15:12

Ed Behr is the editor and publisher of "The Art of Eating" and the author of the book "50 Foods: The Essentials of...

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IDTT Wine 126: Jon Bonné from 2013-11-05T05:56:24

Jon Bonné is a writer, critic, and the author of the book "The New California Wine".

Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the history of cranberry juice in cocktails in America.

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IDTT Wine 125: Antonio Galloni from 2013-10-29T05:30

Antonio Galloni is a wine critic, and the co-founder of "Vinous Media".

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IDTT Wine 124: Jancis Robinson from 2013-10-25T05:23:16

Jancis Robinson is a British wine critic who, amongst many projects, co-authored the 7th edition of the book "The World Atlas of Wine".

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IDTT Wine 123: Allen Meadows from 2013-10-22T04:13:37

Allen Meadows is a wine critic focusing on the Burgundy region, and the publisher of the "Burghound.com" newslet...

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IDTT Wine 122: Roberto Paris from 2013-10-15T00:00

Roberto Paris is the Wine Director of the restaurants Il Buco and Il Buco Alimentari, which are both located in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 121: Alder Yarrow from 2013-10-11T00:00

Alder Yarrow is the publisher of the wine blog Vinography. He is based in California.

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IDTT Wine 120: Bob Lindquist from 2013-10-08T00:00

Bob Lindquist is the founding owner and founding winemaker of the Qupe winery, based in California. He would later part ways with Qupe some time after this interview was recorded, and he is no l...

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IDTT Wine 119: Josh Greene from 2013-10-01T00:00

Josh Greene is the Editor and Publisher of "Wine & Spirits" Magazine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A Short Bonus Episode with Sandrine Leccia from 2013-09-27T04:59

Sandrine Leccia is the wife of winemaker Yves Leccia. The pair work together at the Yves Leccia winery, located on the French island of Corsica.

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A Short Bonus Episode with Sandrine Leccia from 2013-09-27T04:59

Sandrine Leccia is the wife of winemaker Yves Leccia. The pair work together at the Yves Leccia winery, located on the French island of Corsica.

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IDTT Wine 118: Nick Mills from 2013-09-24T08:32

Nick Mills tends to the vines and makes the wine at Rippon Vineyard, a property his family owns in Central Otago, New Zealand.

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IDTT Wine 117: Jo Landron from 2013-09-17T04:00

Jo Landron is the owner and winemaker of Domaine de la Louvetrie, in the Muscadet Sevre et Maine appellation of the Loire Valley, France.

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IDTT Wine 116: Giuseppe Vaira from 2013-09-10T04:00:08

Giuseppe Vaira works with his family at the G.D. Vajra winery in Barolo, within the Piemonte region of Italy.

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IDTT Wine 115: Bruce Sanderson from 2013-09-03T03:30

Bruce Sanderson is Senior Editor and Tasting Director of "Wine Spectator" Magazine.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks lager.

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IDTT Wine 114: Matt DeVriendt from 2013-08-27T10:44:44

Matt DeVriendt is the Spirits Brand Manager for Winebow.

And in this episode, Erin Scala discusses Elizabeth Bird, New York City's first female sommelier.

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IDTT Wine 113: Grant Reynolds from 2013-08-20T02:54

At the time of this interview, Grant Reynolds worked as a sommelier at the New York restaurant Charlie Bird. He is now a partner in that establishment, as well as others.

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IDTT Wine 112: Daniel Johnnes from 2013-08-13T04:00

Daniel Johnnes is the Wine Director for Daniel Boulud's Dinex Group, as well as an importer, and the founder of La Paulee Burgundy themed events in New York, San Francisco, and Aspen.

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IDTT Wine 111: Linda Milagros Violago from 2013-08-06T08:00

At the time of this interview, Linda Milagros Violago was the Wine Director of Contra restaurant in New York City.

Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the wines of Virginia.

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IDTT Wine 110: Mark Snyder from 2013-07-30T04:01:20

Mark Snyder is the owner of wine distributor Angels' Share Wines, and also one of the founders of The Red Hook Winery in Brooklyn.

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IDTT Wine 109: Tom Vanik from 2013-07-23T05:19:03

At the time of this interview, Tom Vanik was a Sales Partner at wine distributor Verity Wine Partners, based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 108: Roger Dagorn from 2013-07-19T11:58:06

Roger Dagorn is Beverage Director of the restaurants Tocqueville, 15 East, and The Fourth, all located in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 107: Stephen Bitterolf from 2013-07-16T10:45

Stephen Bitterolf is the owner of Vom Boden Imports, specializing in German wine. Vom Boden is based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 106: Thomas Pastuszak from 2013-07-12T03:51:45

At the time of this interview, Thomas Pastuszak was the Wine Director of The NoMad, in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 105: Johannes Selbach from 2013-07-09T04:27:25

Johannes Selbach is the owner and winemaker of Selbach-Oster, a winery located in Germany's Mosel region.

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IDTT Wine 104: Bianca Miraglia from 2013-06-28T07:00

Bianca Miraglia is the founder of Uncouth Vermouth, a vermouth producer based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 103: Wink Lorch from 2013-06-25T04:00

Wink Lorch is the author of "Jura Wine: With Local Food and Travel Tips," a book she self-published in 2014.

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IDTT Wine 102: Tim Kopec from 2013-06-21T03:30

Tim Kopec was for many years the Head Sommelier at Veritas Restaurant in Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 101: Robert Simonson from 2013-06-18T04:28:38

Robert Simonson writes about spirits and cocktails for "The New York Times," as well as other publications. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

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IDTT Wine 100: Isabella Oddero from 2013-06-14T07:00

Isabella Oddero works at Poderi Oddero, the winery of her family. Poderi Oddero is located in La Morra, within Italy's Piemonte region.

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IDTT Wine 99: Michael Feuerstein from 2013-06-11T07:00

Michael Feuerstein is the owner of Selection Pas Mal, a wine importer and distributor based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 98: Katell Pleven from 2013-06-07T07:00

Katell Pleven is a co-proprietor of importer and distributor The Vine Collective, which is based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 97: David Chapel from 2013-06-04T07:00

David Chapel, the eldest son of a famous French chef, was working with the Lapierre family in Morgon (within the Beaujolais region of France), at the time of this interview.

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IDTT Wine 96: Nick Bumstead from 2013-05-31T04:00

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IDTT Wine 95: Gernot Kollmann from 2013-05-28T07:00

Gernot Kollmann is the owner and winemaker of the Immich-Batterieberg winery, which is located in the Mosel region of Germany.

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IDTT Wine 94: Phil Sareil from 2013-05-24T14:52:43

Phil Sareil is a salesperson for Jenny & Francois Selections, a New York-based importer and distributor of Natural Wines.

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IDTT Wine 93: Kevin Pike from 2013-05-21T18:28:23

At the time of this interview, Kevin Pike was the National Sales Director for Michael Skurnik Wines, a New York-based importer and distributor of wine and spirits.

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IDTT Wine 92: Ralf Kuettel from 2013-05-17T04:47:16

At the time of this interview, Ralf Kuettel was the Chef Owner of the Trestle on Tenth and Rocket Pig restaurants, both located in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 91: Yoshi Takemura from 2013-05-14T14:14:20

Yoshi Takemura is the Wine Director of Japanese online wine retailer iwine.jp

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IDTT Wine 90: Isabella Pelizzatti Perego from 2013-05-10T17:38:26

Isabella Pelizzatti Perego works with her family at their winery Ar. Pe. Pe., in Lombardia, Italy.

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IDTT Wine 89: David Weitzenhoffer from 2013-05-07T15:48:55

At the time of this interview, David Weitzenhoffer was a partner in wine importer and distributor A.I. Selections, based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 88: Erin Scala from 2013-05-03T22:02:05

At the time of this interview, Erin Scala was the Wine Director of Public Restaurant, located in Manhattan. This was recorded before Erin began collaborating with the I'll Drink to That! podcast...

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IDTT Wine 87: Klaus-Peter Keller from 2013-04-30T14:31

Klaus-Peter Keller is the owner and winemaker at Germany's Keller winery, located in the Rheinhessen region.

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IDTT Wine 86: Tegan Passalacqua from 2013-04-26T15:46

Tegan Passalacqua is the winemaker at Turley Wine Cellars, which is located in California.

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IDTT Wine 85: Bill Fitch from 2013-04-23T13:53:23

Bill Fitch is the Wine Director of Vinegar Hill House, the restaurant in Brooklyn, New York.

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IDTT Wine 84: Liz Willette from 2013-04-19T14:18

At the time of this interview, Liz Willette was a partner in wine importer and distributor Grand Cru Selections, which is based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 83: Mike Chelini from 2013-04-16T14:28

Mike Chelini has been the winemaker at Stony Hill Vineyard in the Napa Valley of California for over 40 years.

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IDTT Wine 82: John Sellar from 2013-04-12T14:14:14

John Sellar is New York Metro General Manager of Frederick Wildman & Sons, a wine and spirits importer and distributor based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 81: Jim Clendenen from 2013-04-09T14:15:42

Jim Clendenen is the winemaker and owner of the Au Bon Climat winery and also Clendenen Family Vineyards, both based in the Santa Maria Valley of California.

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IDTT Wine 80: Katharina Prüm from 2013-04-05T13:48:09

Dr. Katharina Prüm collaborates with her father, Dr. Manfred Prum, to make the wines at their family estate, Joh. Jos. Prum, located in Germany's Mosel region.

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IDTT Wine 79: Bobby Stuckey from 2013-04-02T14:53:44

Bobby Stuckey is an owner of the restaurants Frasca Food & Wine and Pizzeria Locale, located in Colorado.

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IDTT Wine 78: Veronica Stoler from 2013-03-29T17:34:53

At the time of this interview, Veronica Stoler was the wine buyer at Despana Vinos Y Mas Market, a Spanish food and wine retail store located in lower Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 77: Randall Grahm from 2013-03-26T13:23:45

Randall Grahm is the founder and winemaker of the Bonny Doon Vineyard, a winery based in California.

Randall charts his sometimes quixotic path to finding a true vin de terroir. He discuss...

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IDTT Wine 76: Jean-Marie Fourrier from 2013-03-22T14:59:25

Jean-Marie Fourrier is the proprietor of Domaine Fourrier, based in the Burgundy village of Gevrey-Chambertin in France.

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IDTT Wine 75: Arianna Occhipinti from 2013-03-19T14:53:55

Arianna Occhipinti is the owner of the Occhipinti winery located in Sicilia, Italy.

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IDTT Wine 74: Matteo Mollo from 2013-03-15T14:09:10

Matteo Mollo is the owner SelectioNaturel Imports and also a member of The Wine Bottega retail team, located in Boston, Massachusetts.

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IDTT Wine 73: Jeff Porter from 2013-03-12T15:55:38

At the time of this interview, Jeff Porter was the Wine Director of Del Posto Ristorante, located in Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 72: Katherine Moore from 2013-03-08T06:33:25

Katherine Moore is the Sales General Manager at Union Square Wines, a wine and spirits retailer located in lower Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 71: Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti from 2013-03-05T15:55:15

Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti is a member of the the family that owns the Badia a Coltibuono winery in Tuscany, Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

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IDTT Wine 70: Aaron Von Rock from 2013-03-01T14:14:18

At the time of this interview, Aaron Von Rock was the Wine Director of Lincoln Ristorante, located in Manhattan's Lincoln Center.

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IDTT Wine 69: David Schildknecht from 2013-02-26T08:00

At the time of this interview, David Schildknecht was a wine critic for "The Wine Advocate." He has since moved to write for a different publication. As a wine critic, David is known in particul...

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IDTT Wine 68: Scott Gerber from 2013-02-22T11:42:03

Scott Gerber was a cofounder of wine and spirits distributor Martin Scott Wines, based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 67: Michele Smith from 2013-02-19T15:31:12

At the time of this interview, Michele Smith was the Wine and Service Director of Brooklyn Fare restaurant, located in New York.

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IDTT Wine 66: Kristen Murphy from 2013-02-15T06:00

At the time of this interview, Kristen Murphy was a Wine Buyer and Social Media Specialist for Wine Library, the retail merchant located in New Jersey.

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IDTT Wine 65: Piero Incisa della Rocchetta from 2013-02-12T08:00

Piero Incisa della Rocchetta is the owner of Bodega Chacra in Patagonia, as well as a member of the family that owns Tenuta San Guido, the producer of Sassicaia.

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IDTT Wine 64: Richard Betts (Part 2) from 2013-02-08T16:03

Richard Betts is an author, spirits producer, and former sommelier. This is part two of a two episode interview.

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IDTT Wine 63: Richard Betts (Part 1) from 2013-02-05T08:00

Richard Betts is an author, spirits producer, and former sommelier. This is part one of a two episode interview.

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IDTT Wine 62: Marta Rinaldi and Fabio Alessandria from 2013-02-01T16:01:38

During the 2012 grape harvest in the Piemonte region of Italy, Levi sat down separately with two vigneron. This episode consists of short interviews with Marta Rinaldi of the the Giuseppe Rinald...

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IDTT Wine 61: Jon Langley from 2013-01-29T08:00

At the time of this interview, Jon Langley was a beer sommelier in New York City. He discussed the beer-focused restaurant Tørst, located in Brooklyn, which was about to open at the time.

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IDTT Wine 60: Charlie Woods from 2013-01-25T18:09:22

Charlie Woods is the owner of wine importer and distributor Bonhomie Wine Imports, based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 59: Deirdre Heekin from 2013-01-22T14:27:46

Deirdre Heekin is a writer, winemaker, and restaurateur. She's the author of "Libation, A Bitter Alchemy" and the founder of the la garagista winery, located in Vermont. At the time of this inte...

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IDTT Wine 58: Yannick Benjamin from 2013-01-18T15:14:57

At the time of this interview, Yannick Benjamin was a sales associate at Le Du's Wines, a wine retail shop in the New York City's West Village.

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IDTT Wine 57: John Gilman from 2013-01-15T15:34:29

John Gilman is a wine critic, and the publisher of wine newsletter "View From the Cellar".

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IDTT Wine 56: Liz Nicholson from 2013-01-11T15:28:52

At the time of this interview, Liz Nicholson was the Wine Director of Maialino restaurant, within the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 55: Jean-Marc Roulot from 2013-01-08T13:54:40

Jean-Marc Roulot is the proprietor of Domaine Roulot, located in the Meursault commune of Burgundy, France.

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IDTT Wine 54: Steve Wildy from 2013-01-04T20:58:12

At the time of this interview, Steve Wildy was the Beverage Director of the Vetri Family of restaurants, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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IDTT Wine 53: Chris Barnes from 2013-01-01T17:55:27

Chris Barnes is National Sales Manager for Jose Pastor Selections, an importer of Spanish wines.

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IDTT Wine 52: Ruben Sanz-Ramiro from 2012-12-21T08:00

Ruben Sanz-Ramiro discusses his career in the wine world, from his roots in Spain, to a sommelier position at The Fat Duck in London, to Double Crown, and then Veritas restaurant in New York Cit...

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IDTT Wine 51: Chris Cannon from 2012-12-18T08:00

Chris Cannon is a longtime restaurateur in the New York area.

Chris discusses everything from giving Paul Grieco his first job, to his projects in Manhattan and New Jersey.

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IDTT Wine 50: Ryan Ibsen from 2012-12-14T15:22

At the time of this interview, Ryan Ibsen was the Wine Director of Pasanella & Son, a retail wine shop located in the South Street Seaport neighborhood of New York City.

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IDTT Wine 49: Matt Stinton from 2012-12-11T08:00

At the time of this interview, Matt Stinton was the beverage director for Hearth restaurant in the East Village of Manhattan, and all locations of Terroir Wine Bar.

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IDTT Wine 48: Joaquín Simó from 2012-12-07T15:12:17

Joaquín Simó is a partner in Alchemy Consulting, a mixology focused group that opened the bar Pouring Ribbons in lower Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 47: Eric Texier from 2012-12-04T15:37

In the midst of Hurricane Sandy, vigneron and wine producer Eric Texier stopped discussed his career making wine in France's Rhone Valley, and in the Macon of Burgundy.

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IDTT Wine 46: Joe Salamone from 2012-11-30T15:22:25

Joe Salamone is a wine buyer at retailer Crush Wine & Spirits, located in Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 45: Raj Vaidya from 2012-11-27T08:00

At the time of this interview, Raj Vaidya was the Head Sommelier of Restaurant Daniel, located in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 44: Josh Raynolds from 2012-11-23T15:50

At the time of this interview, Josh Raynolds was a wine critic for the "International Wine Cellar." While Josh is still a wine critic, that publication has since been sold.

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IDTT Wine 43: John Ragan from 2012-11-20T15:21:20

At the time of this interview, John Ragan was the Beverage Director of the Union Square Hospitality Group. He now holds another role within that New York-based restaurant group.

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IDTT Wine 42: Abe Schoener from 2012-11-16T17:53:45

Abe Schoener is the owner of the Scholium Project wine label, which is based in California, and a partner in New York's Red Hook Winery.

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IDTT Wine 41: Dustin Wilson from 2012-11-13T13:21:06

At the time of this interview, Dustin Wilson was the Wine Director of Eleven Madison Park, a restaurant located in Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 40: Pascaline Lepeltier from 2012-11-09T18:33

At the time of this interview, Pascaline Lepeltier was the Head Sommelier of Rouge Tomate restaurant, located in Manhattan. 

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IDTT Wine 39: Carla Rzeszewski from 2012-11-06T14:57:10

At the time of this interview, Carla Rzeszewski was the Wine Director of the restaurants The Spotted Pig, The John Dory Oyster Bar, and The Breslin, all located in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 38: Peter Liem from 2012-11-02T13:00

Peter Liem, who was also the guest on episode 11 of IDTT, returns to the show to discuss a book he coauthored, entitled "Sherry, Manzanilla & Montilla". Peter is the publisher of  Listen

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IDTT Wine 37: Juliette Pope from 2012-10-31T17:17

At the time of this interview, Juliette Pope was the Wine Director of Gramercy Tavern restaurant, located in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 36: Lorena Ascencios from 2012-10-26T15:38

Lorena Ascencios is the wine buyer at Astor Wines & Spirits, a wine and spirits retailer located in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 35: Michael Jessen from 2012-10-23T14:50:32

At the time of this interview, Michael Jessen was the Managing Director of Zachys Wine Auctions.

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IDTT Wine 34: Giorgio Conterno from 2012-10-19T11:28:01

Giorgio Conterno is the proprietor of the Paolo Conterno winery, a producer of Barolo from Piemonte's Monforte d'Alba zone.

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IDTT Wine 33: Eric Asimov from 2012-10-16T07:00

Eric Asimov is the Chief Wine Critic of the "The New York Times".

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IDTT Wine 32: Patrick Cappiello from 2012-10-12T07:00

At the time of this interview, Patrick Cappiello was the Wine Director of GILT Restaurant in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 31: Michael Skurnik from 2012-10-09T04:17:46

Michael Skurnik is a co-owner and founder of Skurnik Wines, an import and distribution company based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 30: Dino Tantawi from 2012-10-05T16:34:50

Dino Tantawi is the owner of wine import and distribution company Vignaioli Selection, which is based in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 29: Kevin McKenna from 2012-10-02T13:53:26

Kevin McKenna is a partner in wine import company Louis/Dressner Selections, which is based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 28: Charles Prusik from 2012-09-28T04:51:12

At the time of this interview, Charles Prusik was the Wine Director of Lupa Osteria Romana, a restaurant located in Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 27: Jenny Lefcourt from 2012-09-25T14:46:28

Jenny Lefcourt is a co-founder of Jenny and Francois Selections, a New York-based importer and distributor of Natural wines. 

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IDTT Wine 26: Alice Feiring from 2012-09-21T08:43:57

Alice Feiring is a wine writer who at the time of this interview had authored two books, including "The Battle for Wine and Love". As this interview was recorded, she was preparing to launc...

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IDTT Wine 25: Mark Vlossak from 2012-09-18T12:26:34

Mark Vlossak is the owner and winemaker at the St. Innocent Winery in Oregon.

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IDTT Wine 24: Christy Frank from 2012-09-14T14:26:57

At the time of this interview, Christy Frank was the owner of Frankly Wines, a wine retailer located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan.

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IDTT Wine 23: Jon Bonné from 2012-09-11T12:18

At the time of this interview, Jon Bonné was the wine critic for the "San Francisco Chronicle".

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IDTT Wine 22: Camille Riviere from 2012-09-07T11:41:38

Camille Riviere is the founder of wine import company Camille Riviere Selection, focusing on French wines.

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IDTT Wine 21: Ned Benedict from 2012-09-04T13:05:55

Ned Benedict, who has since passed away, shared some memorable stories about his time working in the New York restaurant scene and his then role as a partner in Grand Cru Selections, an import a...

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IDTT Wine 20: Talitha Whidbee from 2012-08-31T13:54:54

Talitha Whidbee is the owner of Vine Wine, a wine and spirits retailer located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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IDTT Wine 19: Michael Wheeler from 2012-08-28T13:20:05

Michael Wheeler is a partner in wine distributor MFW Wine Co., which is based in New York, and also PDX Wines, which is based in Oregon.

Michael chats about his long history in the wine di...

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IDTT Wine 18: Blake Johnson from 2012-08-24T12:44:39

Blake Johnson is a longtime New York sales representative for wine import company Rosenthal Wine Merchant.

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IDTT Wine 17: Justin Chearno from 2012-08-21T12:41:39

At the time of this interview, Justin Chearno was a wine buyer at Uva wines, a wine retail shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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IDTT Wine 16: Gregory Dal Piaz from 2012-08-17T14:09:26

At the time of this interview, Gregory Dal Piaz was the Editor-in-Chief of Snooth Media, an online wine resource.

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IDTT Wine 15: David Bowler from 2012-08-14T13:02:42

David Bowler is the owner of David Bowler Wine, an import and distribution company based in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 14: Zev Rovine from 2012-08-10T13:14:55

Zev Rovine is the founder of Zev Rovine Selections, a wine import company focusing on Natural wines and based in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 13: Lee Campbell from 2012-08-07T13:12:37

At the time of this interview, Lee Campbell was the Wine Director of Reynard, a restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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IDTT Wine 12: Jan D'Amore from 2012-08-03T12:05

Jan D'Amore is the owner of Jan D'Amore Wines, which focuses on importing Italian wines from a base in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 11: Peter Liem from 2012-07-31T12:08:32

Peter Liem is a wine critic, author, and the publisher of "ChampagneGuide.net".

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IDTT Wine 10: Rita Jammet from 2012-07-27T12:45:39

Rita Jammet is the owner of the La Caravelle Champagne brand, and the onetime co-owner of La Caravelle restaurant, which was located in New York City.

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IDTT Wine 9: Mannie Berk from 2012-07-24T12:38:10

Mannie Berk is the founder of California-based wine importer and retailer The Rare Wine Co.

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IDTT Wine 8: Laura Maniec from 2012-07-20T04:30

Laura Maniec is the owner of Corkbuzz wine bars, and the former beverage director of the BR Guest restaurant group. She is based in New York.

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IDTT Wine 7: Brooklynguy from 2012-07-17T12:51:23

The anonymous blogger Brooklynguy is the publisher of "Brooklynguy's Wine and Food Blog".

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IDTT Wine 6: Nicolas Palazzi from 2012-07-13T04:49:57

Nicolas Palazzi is the founder of PM Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor of craft spirits.

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IDTT Wine 5: Eric Asimov from 2012-07-10T13:29:03

Eric Asimov is the Chief Wine Critic of "The New York Times".

Eric describes how he started working for "The...

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IDTT Wine 4: Michael Madrigale from 2012-07-06T04:00

At the time of this interview, Michael Madrigale was the Chef Sommelier of Manhattan restaurants Boulud Sud and Bar Boulud.

Michael shares stories from his trip to Alsace in France, and de...

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IDTT Wine 3: Talia Baiocchi from 2012-07-03T04:00

At the time of this interview, Talia Baiocchi was the Wine Editor of "Eater.com".

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IDTT Wine 2: David Lillie from 2012-06-29T04:00

David Lillie is a founding partner of Chambers Street Wines, the wine retailer located in New York City.

David discusses the early days of his retail business, and the hard moments he expe...

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IDTT Wine 1: Aldo Sohm from 2012-06-22T09:00

Aldo Sohm is the Chef Sommelier of Le Bernardin restaurant in New York City, and a partner in the Sohm & Kracher wine label.

Aldo discusses how he came to be interested in wine, and th...

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