Best Coravin Podcasts (2025)

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Testing Coravin Timeless and Sparkling with Greg Lambrecht 56:00

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we sit down with Greg Lambrecht, the founder and inventor of Coravin, to explore something many wine drinkers never talk about enough, which is the emotional bond we form with wine. Greg explains how memories, people and places shape the way a single glass can stay with us for years. We also c…

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Coravin Founder Greg Lambrecht EP|322 57:42

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Dan sits down with Greg Lambrecht, the brilliant mind behind Coravin, the revolutionary wine-by-the-glass system that forever changed how we drink, share, and hoard our favorite bottles. Greg walks us through the origin story: the early prototypes, the science, the skepticism, and the moment the wine world finally realized this wasn’t a gadget… it …

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The Wined Up Wrap-Up 2025: Our Best & Worst Wine Moments, Trends, and Awards! 35:47

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Send us a text Hey Wine Lovers! 🍷 Welcome to our wrap-up of 2025! In this special episode, we're reflecting on our incredible wine journey throughout the year. From unforgettable moments in Queenstown, Central Otago, to insightful chats with wine legends, and of course, our first-ever virtual wine awards, we've got so much to share with you! Here's…

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Christmas Pudding Wine Pairing Challenge + Best Wine Gifts 22:39

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Send us a text In this festive episode of The Wined Up Podcast, we take on one of the hardest food and wine challenges of all time: what actually pairs with Christmas pudding. Rich, brandy-soaked, packed with dried fruit, suet, spice, and finished with custard, Christmas pudding is notorious for overpowering wine — so we put it to the test properly…

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Inside Valentino: Piero Selvaggio on LA's Italian Food Revolution and Wine Culture 1:26:15

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Step into the story of LA's culinary evolution with Wine Talks, where conversations are poured as generously as the wine. In this episode, I welcomes legendary restaurateur Piero Selvaggio—a man whose career spans the golden age of Los Angeles dining, and whose philosophy on food and wine has inspired chefs, winemakers, and bon vivants the world ov…

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All About Eggnog with Dale DeGroff EP|324 1:05:21

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To close out 2025 in proper holiday fashion, Dan wraps the year with a festive, slightly unhinged, and deeply drinkable finale. The episode opens with a Yuletide tale from Dan’s childhood that is equal parts nostalgia, family lore, and seasonal chaos, before welcoming one of the true legends of the bar world: Dale DeGroff. The world-renowned barman…

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Ultimate Guide to Wine Storage with Alex Clerch of LeCavist 59:32

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Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Alex Clerch from LeCavist to unpack the real rules of wine storage and why so many collectors get it wrong. Alex helps us break down the basics like steady temperature, low vibration, controlled humidity and proper light management. These may sound simple, but they decide how your bottles age and how …

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Meaghan Frank on Legacy, Riesling and Innovation at Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in NY's Finger Lakes, Ep 120 51:58

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Want to know the best winery to visit in the US? The Dr. Konstantin Frank winery was named the best winery tour in America for the third year in a row in 2024 by the USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards. What’s the secret sauce? On today’s show, we’re headed to New York’s Finger Lakes region, where winemaking dates back to the 1800s. Meaghan Fr…

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Breaking Wine Barriers: Rita Rosa's Journey from Nigeria to Bordeaux 56:59

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Wine Talks has been watching this woman. She is making waves in a part of the wine world that one might not consider in daily converstaion: Nigeria. How does one become a Bordeaux specialist in Nigeria? Where does that inspiration come from? I have to tell you, having Rita Rosa on Wine Talks was like catching a warm breeze off the Mediterranean—une…

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Fizz the Season 2025 EP|323 51:41

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It’s that magical time of year when the lights twinkle, the relatives bicker, and the bottles pop. On this special holiday edition of WWD, Dan kicks things off by diving into the surprisingly chaotic history of sparkling wine — a tale involving accidental bubbles, chilly French cellars, and a certain monk named Dom Pérignon. Then it’s time to bring…

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Terroir, Technology, and Taste: The Future of Wine in Armenia 57:14

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This might meet with controversy, but I think Adam is correct. growing non-indigenous varietals, whether it be Armenia, Georgia or anywhere else, supports the chances of burgeoning wine regions to get any traction in the world of wine. It is tough out there where brand recognition is a tough battle to win, and consumers are inundated with messaging…

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Oregon Wine's Evolution: In the Vineyard with Robert McKinley of Norris Winery 45:59

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Wine is family. True wine, true expression, true passion only comes from the support of the family. Not just your blood relatives, but the family of wine. One who is in the trade and has an earnest appreciation for the value of an honest wine, is welcome all over the world by their fellow brothers and sisters. I have seen if first hand over and ove…

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Making Great Wines Affordable with Winemaker Douglas Neal 1:28:33

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Send us a text In this episode of The Wined Up, we sit down with Douglas Neal, a winemaker with decades of experience across Australia, Burgundy, Bordeaux and California. From the first pour, it was clear Doug is on a real mission making great wines accessible again. We talk about rising costs in the wine world, why younger drinkers are being price…

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Reflections on Wine, Family, and Finding Passion in Life's Unlikely Journeys 11:52

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I came into the studio today to get some wine and organize a few things. I also wanted to test the internet connections because yesterday I had two show fall apart from internet issues. It seems they were on the guests side. As I started testing, it turns out I had something to say (shocker). Absolutely! Here's a warm recap of the episode from my p…

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How French Village Life Changed the Hoffman Family's View of Food, Wine, and Culture 59:37

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It is a dream for many people to pick up and move to another country. Virtually, no one acts on that dream. Steve Hoffman did. And it seems it takes a certain type of partner, a certain type of children and a certain type of risk tolerance. What do you do? Throw a dart and a map of France and moce there? The answer to that question and just about a…

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G Love & His Special New Sauce EP|321 58:18

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This week on What We’re Drinking, things get Philly, funky, and downright fantastic as Dan sits down with his old friend Garrett “G Love” Dutton, frontman of the legendary G Love & Special Sauce. It’s a reunion decades in the making, and the conversation hits all the sweet spots: the early days, the grind, the gigs, and the weird, wonderful road th…

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Stuart Knox: From Sommelier to Sydney's Iconic Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant Owner 1:07:27

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Send us a text Welcome to Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant in Sydney! We’re sitting down with the man behind one of Australia’s most iconic wine destinations — Stuart Knox, owner, sommelier, and The Real Review wine critic. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Australian wine, the evolution of Sydney’s wine bar culture, and Stuart’s incredible …

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Holiday Wines 2025: Sparkling Stars, Crowd-Pleasers, NA Options & Wine Gifts That Impress, Ep 122 48:32

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It’s officially the season of festive dinners, Friendsgiving gatherings, holiday parties, and “What wine should I bring?” moments. On this year’s Sip Sip Hooray Holiday Wine episode, the Two Marys share their top picks for the 2025 season—plus expert recommendations from winemakers across California and beyond. On the show today we've enlisted help…

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Inventing the Coravin: Greg Lambrecht on Transforming Wine Culture and Expanding By-the-Glass Exploration 1:15:32

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Who invents these things? and what experience do they have that gets them to the point that they can invent these things? Entrepreneurs are a crafty bunch. They dream. They test themselves. They switch gears on the fly. So goes the story of Greg Lambrecht, the inventor of the Coravin wine preservation and dispensing system. You have to believe the …

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Author Danielle Frank EP|320 24:56

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On this week’s episode, Dan finally claws his way out of the novel-writing fog long enough to pour a drink and have an honest-to-God conversation with someone who isn’t a fictional character. Fortunately, that someone is Danielle Frank, author of the hilarious and sharply observed new book A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting. Danielle and Dan get int…

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Inside Campbells Wines: 155 Years with Jane Campbell 1:03:46

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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Jane Campbell, Managing Director of Campbells Wines, for a deep dive into 155 years of family winemaking in Rutherglen, Australia. From the legendary Bobbie Burns Shiraz to the world-famous Rutherglen Muscats and Topaques, Jane shares stories, lessons, and insights that define one of Australia’s most respe…

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Breaking Traditions: Collaboration, Diversity, and Modern Strategies in the Wine Industry 58:35

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There is alot of speculation, prognositcatiom, miss-information, ridiculous conclusions, and outright bad data about the wine trade right now. Everyone with an opinion is chiming in. And some of these folks have done nothing more than work in a wine shop or behind the scenes at an agency. How does that quote go? "It is much easier to give advice fr…

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The 10 Rules of Day Drinking EP|319 16:03

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In this hilariously enlightening episode, Dan lays down The 10 Rules of Day Drinking, a guide to mastering the fine art of daytime debauchery without completely ruining your afternoon (or your life). From choosing the right setting (“sunlight forgives”) to knowing when to stop giving drunken TED Talks about friendship, Dan walks listeners through t…

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Banh Mi & $200 Wine Pairing Challenge with DAN HONG🥖🍷 1:01:02

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Send us a text Today we’re pairing the iconic Vietnamese banh mi with three very different wines in a blind wine pairing challenge with legendary chef Dan Hong. You’ve seen Dan on MasterChef, The Streets, and at Mr. Wong, Ms G’s and El Loco — but today, we test his love of wine in the most unexpected way. We each choose a bottle under $200 and put …

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Behind the Bottle: Wine, Humility, and Inspiring Stories from Rome to Texas 28:32

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Wine is about the humanity. This concept hit me on a flight home from Rome. I was watching a movie and started to weep. I realized the human soul needs passion, passion forsomething; maybe another person, maybe a lifestyle, maybe a career, but passion drives our will. And wine is full of passion. To do it right, it takes nothing less than passion. …

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From Colombia to California meet winemaker Bibiana González Rave of Cattleya Wines, Ep 119 52:11

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“I wanted to connect people, my brand, to Colombia and to really just bring a more beautiful part of Colombia than what everybody knows Colombia for.” - Bibiana Gonzáles Rave, ⁠Cattleya Wines⁠ New Sip Sip Hooray pod ep! The Marys chat with Bibiana González Rave, a force of nature in the world of wine. Bibiana’s first sip of wine at age 11 led to a …

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Puglian Wine Evolution: Mark Shannon's 46-Year Passion for Quality and Authenticity 52:27

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Wine Talks was invited to meet the Pope....well, at least by the language in the invitation, it sounded like we were going to meet the Pope. It turns out that the word "private audience" meant with 6294 other private invitees. Lol, it was an honor just to be there. Wine Talks took a detour out of Rome to the now-famed wine region of Puglia. Home of…

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Let's Get Cordial EP|318 57:53

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In this delightfully indulgent episode of What We’re Drinking, Dan is joined by WWD's Official Roving Correspondent, Brad Japhe, for a spirited deep dive into the world of cordials, those sweetened, flavored liqueurs that make life (and cocktails) a little more delicious. From nutty to citrusy, herbal to creamy, Dan and Brad explore what defines a …

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Roman Roots & 120 Year Old Vines - Curtis Family Vineyard 32:18

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Send us a text Today, we’re diving into history you can taste—wines crafted from 120-year-old vines with roots stretching back to Roman times. Welcome to our unfiltered wine journey, where we explore the stories, tools, and techniques behind the glass. In this episode we’re reviewing Curtis Family Vineyard Wines from McLaren Vale. These bottles don…

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Unlocking Luxury Wine: Charlotte Selles on Brand Strategy, Relationships, and the Business of Wine 1:04:06

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It is complitcated. Life. Wine. And to help clear up the wine complication (not sure there is a way to uncomplicate life), is Charlotte Selles. With a distinctive path to her new company Tassei, she brings to the table a wealth of experience cloaked in knowedge, philosophy and experience. She is like a wine savant. She was in LA for a speaking gig …

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3-Minute Bartender: Corpse Reviver #2 4:00

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In this Halloween special edition of 3-Minute Bartender, Dan unearths one of mixology’s most delightfully macabre creations, the Corpse Reviver #2. Equal parts gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, and a dash of absinthe, this zesty elixir was first prescribed to jolt the dead (or at least the deeply hungover) back to life. Dan digs into the d…

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From Rocks to Wine: Diana Khandilyan's Unique Journey Through Terroir and Winemaking 59:55

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I jumped in on a LinkedIn conversation about wine, soil, volcano's and more. Thought I would contribute to the message string. That is when I engaged Diana on the concept of terroir. But not just any terroir, but volcanic terroir. Then I realized that Diana's expertise in the realm of wine...is the soil! She is a expert in energy and geophysics! Di…

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Charles Braastad of Delamain Cognac EP|317 42:22

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On this episode, Dan sits down with Charles Braastad, ninth-generation member of the Delamain family and Cellar Master for Delamain Cognac, one of the oldest and most revered houses in the region. They dig into the intricate relationship between time and quality in Cognac, why Delamain works exclusively with Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie, and how cl…

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Mount Majura Vineyard with Jeremy Nascimben 43:06

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Send us a text In partnership with NSW Wine, we are putting a spotlight on NSW Wineries to celebrate NSW Wine Month coming up this November 2025. Join us on this episode of The Winded Up as we sit down with Jeremy Nascimben, the 2024 Jimmy Watson Trophy winner and 2025 Len Evans Scholar from Mount Majura Vineyard. Discover the intricacies of winema…

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From remodeling homes in Pebble Beach, one couple's journey to making wine in Amador County at PleinAir Vineyards, Ep 118 43:58

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"I tell people I haven't made my best wine yet" - Tom Malone The Marys are on location in Amador County in California’s Sierra Foothills! On the podcast today, plein air is a French term for painting outside in a natural environment. Well, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more picturesque spot to paint than our location today. We are at PleinAir Vin…

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Comedian Jonas Garvin EP|316 43:29

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On this episode of What We’re Drinking with Dan Dunn, comedian Jonas Garvin drops by to promote his new stand-up special, Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Things go hilariously sideways as Dan and Jonas go “Full Old Man Mode,” griping and laughing their way through a boozy grab bag of topics, from the rise of non-alcoholic beer and outrageous drink pric…

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Champagne with John Noble: Myths, the Region & Blanc de Blanc 1:19:30

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Send us a text Welcome to the WinedUp Podcast! In this episode, Trent and Jason sit down with John Noble, the Director of the Champagne Bureau Australia, to uncork the truth behind the world’s most celebrated sparkling wine. 🥂 We dive into what truly makes Champagne unique — from the strict appellation laws protecting its name, to the centuries of …

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Wine Innovation: Mini Bottles, Younger Drinkers, and an Industry in Transition: Meet Abby Bogle 52:24

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I keep hearing how the industry has to change, how Gen Z is aren't drinking wine, how the trade is slow to do anything....until you speak with Abby Bogle. She is the type of enthusiasm and drive that is needed to move with the times. You have all heard me say that "time will tell" and that "all generations come around to the proper glass of wine." …

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From the LA Lakers Locker Room to Napa Valley vines: Kelly E. Carter on Diversity, Story, and Wine Exploration 52:30

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I can tell you it was like sitting with a long, lost neighbor when sitting with Kelly E. Carter. And in fact, we were neighbors of sorts back in the day. It wasn't until I was searching for images to create the icons for this podcast did I realize I was in the presence of true maverick royalty. Besides being a New York Times best selling author, sh…

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A Cornucopia of Cognac EP|315 59:41

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It’s a feast for the senses on this week’s What We’re Drinking, as Dan uncorks a true liquid treasure, Cognac. He takes listeners through the rolling vineyards of western France to uncover how this legendary brandy is born, from grape to glass. Expect equal parts history, craft, and hedonism as we explore what makes Cognac one of the world’s most r…

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Oliver’s Taranga Wines with Corrina Wright🍷 1:02:33

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Send us a text Welcome back to The Wined Up! In this episode, we sit down with Corrina Wright, sixth-generation winemaker of Oliver’s Taranga Wines in McLaren Vale, South Australia. 🍇 Oliver’s Taranga is not only part of the historic Penfolds Grange Growers Club, but has also become a pioneer in alternative varieties like Fiano, Grenache, and Tempr…

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Wine, Passion, and Perseverance: Why Human Connection Matters in Hospitality 21:49

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Sometimes I just get an hankering. Ya know, a chance to try and tell it like it is. There is no óne-size" fits all solution to what is happening in our trade. And there still are many successes in the trade...more to come on that front. Wine is too important to the existance of man to address the ills of the trade with thinking marketing and packag…

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No more wasting wine or chugging a whole bottle - How Greg Lambrecht and Coravin disrupted the way you drink wine and Champagne, Ep. 117 52:37

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A game changer for enjoying wine one glass at a time. “I wanted the freedom to drink whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted.” – Coravin inventor Greg Lambrecht. How do you open a bottle of wine without committing to finishing it before it goes bad? That question led Greg Lambrecht, a medical device entrepreneur, to invent Coravin - a groundbreaking s…

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Beyond the Vines: Tony Biagi's Journey Through Napa, To Kalon, and Winemaking Wisdom 54:06

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One of the on-going themes with Wine Talks, with virtually all guests, is the idea that you never stop learning in the wine trade. I supposed you could say that about many industries, but wine carries with it the idea of the harvest; the surrounding conditions that otherwise would be called "terroir" when discussing the differences from one year to…

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Fantastic Fall Wines 2025 EP|314 41:33

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Canobolas Wines with Jonathon Mattick 58:10

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Send us a text 🍷 Orange, NSW might just be Australia’s most underrated wine region — but winemaker Jonathan Mattick from Canobolas Wines is putting it on the map! From cool-climate Chardonnay to elegant Syrah and Cabernet Franc, discover how altitude, volcanic soils and passion shape some of the country’s most distinctive wines. 👉 Don’t forget to l…

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Navigating Napa and Beyond: Wine Adventures with Paul Kalemkiarian 19:45

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I can talk about this stuff for days. Get me on a high horse and it is off to the races. I've tasted more wines than most people could ever dare dream of—but what fascinates me isn't just what's in the glass. It's the stories behind the bottles, the regions, and the relentless passion it takes to survive and thrive in the wine trade. In this episod…

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David Duncan of Silver Oak EP|313 39:40

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On this episode, Dan is joined by Silver Oak CEO David Duncan, who takes us deep into the world of wine. David shares how he and his family built Silver Oak into one of the most iconic names in Napa and Sonoma, and what it takes to maintain excellence across generations. From vineyards to cooperages, from cellar decisions to family traditions, this…

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Prophet’s Rock with Paul Pujol 58:17

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Send us a text From Alsace to Central Otago, Paul Pujol’s journey has shaped some of the world’s most elegant cool-climate wines. 🍇 At Prophet’s Rock, he’s crafting Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir that reflect the unique schist and clay soils of Central Otago. In this interview, Paul shares his wine philosophy, his Burgundy connection with Fra…

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How CellarTracker and AI Are Changing Wine Collecting 52:22

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I have had a dozen cellar apps. In fact, many were brought to me as the President of the Original Wine of the Month Club to be tested. The current database that houses all my internal tastings over the past 35 years was never produced as a commercial product. And as you can imagine, it is so 1993. Thanks to the energy and self proported "tech geek"…