Best Matt Bartender Podcasts (2025)

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369: How Did One Viognier Go From the Brink of Extinction to Being Planted Around the World? 55:11

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How did one Viognier go from the brink of extinction to being planted around the world? Why is the Mistral one of the most miserable experiences for people, yet a saviour for Rhône vineyards? Why is working with bush vines so much harder than trellised vineyards? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Matt Walls, aut…

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The Corporate Bartender - Relationships Are The Secret Sauce with Jodie Goldberg 1:06:55

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! If you know TCB (or SkyeTeam) you know that we're all about relationships. This episode is all about relationships. Why they matter, how to leverage them strategically, and just knowing when you've met 'one of your people!' We've got Jodie Goldberg on the program today. If you don't know Jo…

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368: Why did the Rhone region ban flying saucers? Matt Walls reveals the story behind why that rule still exists 56:37

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Which French wine region banned flying saucers from landing in its vineyards and why is the rule still there? How did the devastating February 1956 frost reshape the southern Rhône into the vineyard landscape we know today? What sets the northern Rhone apart from the south in terms of grapes and winemaking style? In this episode of the Unreserved W…

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367: Why Are So Many Swiss Vineyards Planted on Dangerous Terrain? Simon Hardy Reveals Why in the Smart Traveller's Guide to Switzerland 1:02:01

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Why are so many Swiss vineyards planted on dangerous terrain? How do the "three suns of Lavaux" shape the ripeness and character of Chasselas? Which unexpected historical figure owns the world's smallest vineyard in Switzerland? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Simon Hardy, author of the terrific new book The S…

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366: The Smart Traveller's Wine Guide to Switzerland with Simon Hardy 55:25

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Why You Can't Buy Switzerland's Exceptional Wines Abroad? Why does Switzerland grow so many grape varieties, and which ones are the key players that define the country's wine regions? What makes high-altitude wine regions uniquely capable of producing wines that balance great concentration without being too heavy? In this episode of the Unreserved …

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365: Why did Cha McCoy create her own flavour wheel rather than rely on traditional wine-tasting vocabulary? 49:27

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Why do certain spices and dishes show up far from their origins, and how can tracing these cultural "foodways" change the way we think about wine and food pairing? Why did Cha create her own flavour wheel rather than rely on traditional wine-tasting vocabulary? How can expanding your flavour vocabulary through travel, food, and culture help us desc…

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364: Why Are Most Wine Pairing Rules Wrong for Global Cuisine? Cha McCoy Reveals What Really Works 47:39

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How can you pair wine with spicy dishes in a way that enhances their flavour profile? Why do most wine-pairing guides ignore the traditions of global cuisines? How can you use wine pairings to explore under-the-radar wine regions instead of reaching for the same rosé or sparkling wine every time? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast,…

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The Corporate Bartender - The Other Side Of The Bar with Haris Shawl 1:19:04

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! On this show we talk with a lot of authors, speakers, coaches, and subject matter experts about the people side of business. Today, we're going to do something a little different. We're going to talk with an amazing leader that actually USES the services our guests provide. We're calling th…

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363: Why Does the Term "Mocktail" for Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Drinks Offend Many Bartenders? 47:48

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Are high-end non-alcoholic drinks worth the price? What is the bartender's secret to great citrus-based cocktails like Margaritas or Mimosas? How do bartenders redefine a crafted cocktail without alcohol? Why does the term "Mocktail" for zero-proof non-alcoholic drinks offend many bartenders? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm…

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362: What Surprises Did a Magical Dom Pérignon Champagne Tasting of 60 Rare Vintages Reveal? Elva Ramirez Shares Her Story in "Sparkling" 53:00

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How did a magical Dom Pérignon Champagne tasting of 60 rare vintages reveal the surprising depth and aging potential of sparkling Rosé? What surprising role did the British play in the discovery of sparkling wine? What makes the Porn Star Martini one of the most crowd-pleasing cocktails? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chat…

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361: How Can Carbon Offsetting Claims in the Wine Industry Be a Form of Greenwashing? 53:58

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How can carbon offsetting claims in the wine industry be a form of greenwashing? How does the natural fermentation process in winemaking create one of the most concentrated sources of CO₂ emissions in any industry? Can yeast selection and fermentation techniques make winemaking more sustainable? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, …

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The Corporate Bartender - The Learn-It-All Leader with Damon Lembi 1:04:44

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! We've all dealt with "know-it-all" leaders in our journeys but have you ever known a "learn-it-all" leader? Well, today's your day to find out just what they are, and why they are awesome! We've got Damon Lembi on the program today. Don't know Damon? Stick around, this one is worth it! He i…

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360: Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine with Andy Neather and Jane Masters 51:53

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How can the wine world help tackle climate change, and why is choosing sustainable and biodynamic wines not enough? What happens when vineyards embrace biodiversity with cover crops, insects, and wildlife? How are wine producers in South Africa rebuilding natural ecosystems around their vineyards? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast…

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359: How Is The Spanish Sparkling Wine Cava Different From The Italian Bubbly Prosecco In Production, Taste and Reputation? 50:34

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How is the Spanish sparkling wine Cava different from the Italian bubbly Prosecco? What makes Xarel·lo stand out from Spain's other traditional Cava grapes? How did Alicante's Monastrell grape give rise to the rare Fondillón wine, and what makes it different from Port or Sherry? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with…

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The Corporate Bartender - Untangling Complex Challenges with Reuven Shelef 1:12:27

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Are you facing a complex challenge right now? I mean, let's face it - we ALL deal with some kind of complex challenge from time to time. Today, we're going to tackle that from an engineering perspective, but with a coach's heart. We've got Reuven Shelef on the program today. Don't know Reuv…

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358: How Does the Biggest Misconception About Spanish Wine Make It a Hidden Gem for Wine Lovers? Sarah Jane Evans Reveals This and More in Her New Book 57:17

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How does the biggest misconception about Spanish wine make it a hidden gem for wine lovers? How did Spain's civil war and period of dictatorship delay the growth of its wine culture? What makes the vineyards of Priorat challenging to walk and unforgettable to visit? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Sarah Jane E…

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357: How Much of Wine's Taste Is Shaped By Psychology? Dr. Alex Maltman Reveals The Surprising Evidence 52:47

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How much of what we perceive about the taste of wine is actually shaped by psychology? Are vineyard soils important contributors to a wine's tasting profile? Why do so many wine producers highlight their soils as a unique factor that makes their wines stand out? Where do the "minerals" we taste in wine originate from? In this episode of the Unreser…

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356: Why is Geology Essential for Vineyard Management but Overrated When It Comes to Wine Taste? Dr. Alex Maltman Shares Soil Secrets 52:00

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Why is geology essential for vineyard management but overrated when it comes to wine taste? Do soils get too much credit for wine flavour, when invisible factors might be the real drivers? What does "minerality" in wine really mean? Rock, nutrient, or just taste perception? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Alex…

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355: Why Should You Try Brazil's Serra Gaucha Wines and Visit This Stunning Region? 41:32

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Why is Serra Gaúcha the best place to start exploring Brazilian wine and what does this stunning region look like if you want to visit? Which grape varieties thrive in Brazil and have any unique varieties been successful? What's happening with wine culture in Brazil? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Tufi Meyer,…

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The Corporate Bartender - Motivation, Burnout, and 'Peopling' Correctly with Matt Granados 1:07:12

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Is your team underperforming? I know it's easy to assume that there are talent problems, leadership problems, or skill gaps. Have you ever considered that your system might be setting them up to fail? Well, it just might be. Today, we're gonna dive into that idea. We've got Matt Granados on…

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354: Why are Brazil's sparkling wines spectacular? Tufi Meyer reveals the answers in Wines of Brazil 39:15

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Why are the sparkling wines the most successful wines? What is it about the wines of Brazil, the terroir, that really makes them excel? How does double pruning and winter harvesting help Brazilian vineyards produce higher-quality wines? How did family farming traditions shape Brazil's wine regions, and what is the crossover between coffee and grape…

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353: How do vines thrive in Mount Etna's rocky, volcanic soils on the island of Sicily? 46:41

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How can vines for wine thrive in Mount Etna's rocky, volcanic soils on the island of Sicily? Mount Etna is a perpetual baby in terms of its vineyard soils; constant rejuvenation of the soil through ash and lava impacts the vine's health and the resulting grape characteristics. The lava flows are centuries old and vary widely. So, how would a produc…

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352: The New Volcanic Wines of Sicily's Mount Etna with Ben Spencer 48:06

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How do elevation and slope influence the style of volcanic wines of Mount Etna? What can volcanic wine made on Mount Etna in Sicily teach us about life? How is Mount Etna's wine scene evolving? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Ben Spencer, the award-winning author of The New Wines of Mount Etna. You can find th…

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351: Why can't we taste sweetness in sparkling wine and mistake black and white pepper aromas? 54:12

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Why can't we smell sweetness in sparkling wine? How much of what we "taste" in wine is influenced by its appearance and our expectations? What makes copper both a savior and a threat to viticulture? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Sunny Hodge, author of the terrific new book, The Cynic's Guide to Wine. You can…

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The Corporate Bartender - How To Listen with Oscar Trimboli 1:04:40

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Doing this show, I get sent a LOT of books. When books stand out, it's important to bring that energy to the surface. Today is one of those days! This episode is all about listening. Listening is one of those things that a lot of us assume we're good at, but we're really just winging it. We…

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350: Can you really taste "minerality" in wine? Sunny Hodge offers a Cynic's Guide to Wine 52:43

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Can you really taste "minerality" in wine? What gives Champagne and traditional method wines their signature bready flavor and creamy texture? How has natural wine sparked deeper conversations about how we farm and produce food and drink? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Sunny Hodge You can find the wines we di…

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349: Why is Languedoc a Popular Choice for Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural Winemaking? 49:22

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How does your perspective change when you start looking at life one vintage at a time, divided into seasons? What does it look like when wine is so deeply connected to a region that it shapes work, landscape, community, and what a culture values most? Why is Languedoc becoming a popular choice for organic, biodynamic, and natural winemaking? What m…

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348: What's It Like Moving Your Family Thousands of Miles to Live in the Wine Region of Languedoc, France? Steve Hoffman Shares Stories 50:18

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How can you create a life you don't need a vacation from? What can we learn from the French about slowing down, savoring meals, and making conversation the heart of gatherings? What's it like living in the "other southern France"? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Steve Hoffman, who has written an award-winning …

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347: Does Mozart or Metallica make wine taste better? 47:36

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How does music, even types you dislike, make wine more enjoyable? Can curated playlists in tasting rooms and wine bars influence how customers drink, eat, and experience wine? What happens when you stop overthinking wine and music and just enjoy? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Susan Lin, a Master of Wine and …

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The Corporate Bartender - Stop Bitching and Start Pitching with Traci Austin 1:13:28

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We focus on the people side of business here at the Bartender, and today we're squarely there. We're talking about bucket lists, we're talking about the unwritten rules of leading people, we're talking about bitching and pitching, and maybe a little "drunk HR." Yeah, that's gonna be a thing! We've got Traci Austin on the program. Don't know Traci? …

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346: How Can Music Change the Taste of Your Wine? Susan Lin, MW, Shares Stories and Tips 51:23

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Why might a symphony night pair just as well with your wine as a heavy metal ballad? What is "sonic seasoning" and how can music impact the way we experience the taste of wine? How are sensory experiences like music, taste, and atmosphere all connected? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Susan Lin, a Master of Wi…

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345: What Turns A Wine Country Visit Into An Incredibly Memorable Experience? with Amy Wislocki, editor-in-chief of Decanter 36:59

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What turns a wine country visit into an incredibly memorable experience? What are the hidden perks of off-peak wine travel? How has digital media transformed the way people plan wine travel? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Amy Wislocki, editor-in-chief of Decanter, the world's most prestigious wine magazine. Y…

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344: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Wine Lovers with Decanter Magazine's Editor Amy Wislocki 37:05

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Why does wine taste different when you've stood in the vineyard it came from? What's one myth about wine travel that Amy dispels? With Gen Z drinking less wine, how does a 50-year-old wine magazine stay relevant without alienating longtime readers? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Amy Wislocki, editor-in-chief …

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343: What Is Vital About Argentina's Old Vine Malbec and Ontario Wine's Future with Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble? 1:02:51

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What makes old Malbec vines planted in the 1920s so rare and valuable today? Why would a Canadian winemaker head to Mendoza, Argentina, to start a winery? What's one of the biggest challenges holding back Canadian wine and how can consumers change that? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Ann Sperling & Peter Gamb…

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The Corporate Bartender - Deming, Dexter, Death Threats, & Disruption with Doug Hall 1:01:25

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Oh. My. God. Today's TCB is EPIC! We're talking about Deming, we're talking about bourbon, we're talking about disruption. Everything from big ideas, to systems thinking. I mean, this episode is amazing ! (I know I say that a lot). We've got Doug Hall on the program. Don't know Doug? You ne…

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342: How is Niagara-on-the-Lake's On Seven Winery Making Montrachet-Style Chardonnay? with Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble 1:01:19

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What were the key challenges and breakthroughs that shaped the BC and Ontario wine industries in the 1980s and 90s? What makes or breaks a new wine project, and why is finding the right vineyard often the most time-consuming step? What made Peter believe that Niagara-on-the-Lake could produce exceptional Chardonnay? In this episode of the Unreserve…

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341: Is A $400 Wine Really 10 Times Better Than a $40 One? Do Wine Labels and Glassware Matter More Than You Think? 51:57

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Is a $400 wine really ten times better than a $40 one? Does the right glass really improve your wine and is it worth it when the size makes you look ridiculous? Why do wine labels matter and should the label's look be part of every wine review? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Charles Jennings and Paul Keers, c…

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340: Why do wine descriptors like cat's pee alienate many wine lovers? Charles Jennings and Paul Keers answer that and more in "I Bought It So I'll Drink It" 45:48

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How does using everyday metaphors make wine writing more relatable? How has the pressure to be an expert in everything turned simple pleasures into social competition? Does buying your own wine versus getting free samples make you a better wine writer? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Charles Jennings and Paul …

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The Corporate Bartender - Leading is Hard, We Should Help People! with Kelsey Neff 57:33

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Today we're talking the nuts and bolts of being a new leader. If you lead people (or have lead people) you went through this, and if you're like most - you didn't have a lot of great tools to help. We're gonna fix that today. We've got Kelsey Neff on the program. Don't know Kelsey? Stick ar…

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339: What Do Wild Orchids Reveal About the Health of a Vineyard and How Does Preschool Turn France Into a Nation of Gourmets? 46:08

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How does biodynamic farming transform a vineyard into a thriving, interconnected ecosystem? What do wild orchids reveal about the health of a vineyard? How do France's preschool lunches help to create a nation of gourmets? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Caro Feely, author of the terrific memoir Grape Expectat…

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338: What Are 4 Ways That Winemakers Die in Wineries and Why Is It So Dangerous? Caro Feely, Author of Grape Expectations, Has Answers 50:51

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What makes vine growing and winemaking so physically demanding? What are the hidden dangers of winemaking that most wine lovers never hear about? Why are some winemakers choosing to label their wines as Vin de France rather than follow strict appellation rules? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Caro Feely You ca…

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337: Why do Celebrities, like Brad Pitt, John Legend, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jon Bon Jovi, Cameron Diaz and Kylie Minogue Choose Rosé for Their Brands? 49:59

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Why is Rosé the go-to wine for celebrity-owned brands rather than Chardonnay or Cabernet? Why are the younger generations of wine drinkers choosing Rosé over red? Is the Rosé boom just a trend, or is its popularity here to stay? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Rasmus Emborg & Jens Honoré, who co-published the …

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336: How did Marcel Ott, of Domaines Ott, revolutionize Rosé wine? Rasmus Emborg & Jens Honoré Share the Story in Rosé Revolution 42:32

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How did Rosé get a bad reputation as not being a "real" wine? How did Marcel Ott revolutionize the world of Rosé wine? Why is Grenache a popular grape for making trendy pale Rosés? How do Rosé's beautiful bottles both help and hurt its reputation? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Rasmus Emborg and Jens Honoré, …

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335: Why are major Champagne houses, like Taittinger and Pommery, spending millions on English vineyards? 41:26

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Why are major Champagne houses, like Taittinger and Pommery, spending millions of dollars to buy and plant vineyards in England? How did Brexit reshape the English wine industry, from barrels to picking grapes? Why does visiting the English wine country feel like uncovering a hidden secret? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm c…

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334: Is chalky soil really the secret to great English wine or just clever marketing? Henry Jeffreys, Author of Vines in a Cold Climate Shares His Stories 39:18

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Is chalky soil really the secret to great English wine—or just clever marketing? What makes it so difficult for English wine to break into the North American market? Is it time for a classified system of English wine? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Henry Jeffreys, author of the award-winning book Vines in a C…

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333: How Can a Vineyard (or Life) Disaster Turn Into a Good Thing? Sally Evans' Life Story is Proof That it Can 59:51

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How can a vineyard disaster become an unexpected opportunity to innovate? How does storytelling transform wine marketing? What innovative pairings go beyond red wine and red meat? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Sally Evans, author of the new memoir, Make The Midlife Move: A Practical Guide to Flourish after F…

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The Corporate Bartender - What HR People Need to Stop Doing! with Liz Weber 49:55

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Recently on the podcast, we interviewed the "not like you" person. This go around, we've got the "stop doing" person. We've got Liz Weber on the program. Don't know Liz? We've got your back! She's a CEO, sought-after keynote speaker, and the author of TEN best selling books. Liz is a Top 25…

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332: Start a Bordeaux Winery and Make The Midlife Move with Sally Evans 54:34

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What's one of the most challenging aspects of being a new winemaker in Bordeaux, especially if you're a middle-aged foreigner who is making wine for the first time? How did the Bordeaux sub-region of Fronsac lose its fame after being a region favoured by French royalty? What if the only thing holding you back from a fresh start, a new project or a …

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331: How Do Oak and Yeast Magically Transform Wine and Whisky? 54:16

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How does oak aging change wine and whisky flavour, colour and texture? What do glass, gears, and automatons have to do with the invention of distillation? Why is yeast such an essential tool in scientific research and wine production, especially in the face of climate change? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Ad…

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The Corporate Bartender - The Secret Leadership Skill You're Missing with Therese Miclot 59:38

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What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender! Facilitation is a thing that a lot of us do every day, but not a thing many of may have thought about as a buildable skill. Maybe you got promoted into a leadership role, you might find yourself doing it without any real training or forethought. If you have ever been there, you're in the ri…