Best Diego Rivera Podcasts (2025)

Got to sit down with Mark Huddleston, co-founder of H. Mercer in California, and Parker Wolf in Texas, and chat about starting an import company, his view on sales, the ethos behind working with producers, and much much more. Follow along on instagram at @hospitaliTVBy Rafael Peterson

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Greg Koch 1:19:35

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4M ago1:19:35

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Former CEO and co-founder of Stone Brewing Co., Greg Koch, joins Cantore to talk everything BUT beer. OK, there is some beer talk, but the majority of the podcast is dedicated to Greg’s facinating career in the music industry, pre-Stone. Speaking of, today, Koch is behind Metal Warrior, a heavy metal project that uses original music, sci-fi illustr…

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San Diego Cleanup Events 2:39

4M ago2:39

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Hello, and welcome to the Unscripted Non-Profit Green podcast. I'm your host, Nathan Short. Today, we're spotlighting upcoming community cleanup events in San Diego, focusing on opportunities happening within the next week. Engaging in these events is a fantastic way to contribute to environmental preservation and connect with like-minded individua…

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Katie Finn - Opening a Retail Wine Shop, State of the Industry, + Hospitality Tips! 1:01:44

4M ago1:01:44

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Finally got to sit down with Katie Finn, owner-operator of Desert Wine Shop in La Quinta, CA! Katie is legit one of my favorite wine people; she's so knowledgable, so in tune with what her guests are looking for, has an amazing palate, and when it comes to hospitality... she just gets it. . We talk about cultivating hospitality at her shop (and in …

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Andy Choi of Do Good Points: Profit with Purpose & Overcoming "The Great Detachment" 36:28

5M ago36:28

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In this conversation, Jeremy Rivera and Andy Choi discuss the concept of 'profit with purpose' and how businesses can integrate social impact into their operations. They explore the dissatisfaction in the workforce, the importance of brand equity, and the need for non-profits to adopt a more profitable mindset. Choi emphasizes the potential for bus…

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Volunteer Trash & Community Cleanup Recap 0:34

6M ago0:34

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This is a quick community cleanup roundup: A recent community trash cleanup took place in Cookville, Tennessee, organized by Keep Putnam County Beautiful. Volunteers gathered to clean up litter and debris in various public spaces, helping to improve the appearance and safety of the neighborhood. Michael McDougald recently sponsored a beach based tr…

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Introducing Our Unscripted Interview Podcast for Green inititives and non-profits 0:10

6M ago0:10

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As part of our social enterprise, Community Clean Links, we're interviewing teams who are making a difference in their community by cleaning up trash, helping those in need and improving our world.By Jeremy Rivera

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Plant Medicine 1:08:47

7M ago1:08:47

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In this episode, Cantore x Sarah take a deep dive on plant medicine with Frankie Salazar of PORTAL EXP.

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Michelle Metter, SOMMCON 2024 11:58

8M ago11:58

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Full sit down with Michelle Metter, founder and creator of SommCon, during the conference. She goes into the addition of Women in Craft Conference this year, as well as many aspects of the conference as a whole, including behind the scenes looks, networking, the role we all have to contribute to the growth of the industry, and more. Follow along on…

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Erik Segelbaum, SOMMCON 2024 10:06

8M ago10:06

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Erik Segelbaum, owner of SOMLYAY, VP @ United Somms Foundation, and overall bad ass sommelier, sits down with me during SommCon 2024 to go over trends in beverage consumption, financial literacy for somms and more !By Rafael Peterson

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Maurice DiMarino, SOMMCON 2024 5:44

8M ago5:44

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Maurice DiMarino, beverage director for COHN restaurant group in San Diego, overseeing 24 beverage programs, sits down and talks about innovation in the wine world, what's driving the new generation in their beverage consumption, and his seminars at SommConBy Rafael Peterson

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Will Costello, SOMMCON 2024 9:52

9M ago9:52

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Will Costello, Master Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, sits down and talks about his new role with Preferabli, what's new in tech in the wine industry, and some things that he's learned from failures in the pastBy Rafael Peterson

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Sean Elo Rivera 40:24

9M ago40:24

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In this episode, Cantore sits down with his neighbor Sean Elo Rivera, City Council Member for San Diego's 9th District x City Council President, to discuss San Diego's housing crisis.

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Dan Valerino, SOMMCON 2024 5:05

9M ago5:05

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Dan Valerino, partner at Finca in North Park, San Diego, sits down with me during SommCon 2024 in San Diego. We talk about the panel he presented on, Your Volume is Showing, tips for leveraging relationships, and the best advice he's ever heard. Make sure you're following on http://www.instagram.com/hospitalitv for all the content from these interv…

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Wellness Unfu*ked 37:05

9M ago37:05

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In this episode, Cantore talks to Luke Lintott about his new book, WELLNESS UNFU*KED.

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Justin Pearson 32:51

10M ago32:51

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Best known for his “annoying” (his words) band The Locust, Justin Pearson is the focus of Jon Nix’s new documentary DON’T FALL IN LOVE WITH YOURSELF — streaming now on Apple TV. A doc about Pearson’s life and the San Diego Punk scene, Cantore talks to Justin Pearson about the film and the difficulty of self promotion.…

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Ketamine Therapy 1:07:16

12M ago1:07:16

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In this episode, Cantore posts up at Daydream MD in Pacific Beach to talk to Dr. Arsalan Azam, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and medical director of Daydream MD. Ketamine therapy is a novel treatment approach that uses low doses of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic medication, to manage various mental health conditions, such as t…

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Belly Up 50th Anniversary 46:29

12M ago46:29

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In this episode, Cantore posts up at the Belly Up to talk to Chris Goldsmith, President of the Belly Up, about their 50th anniversary and the history of this iconic Solana Beach venue. From its early days as a town tavern featuring local blues bands to hosting The Rolling Stones for a private party to 50 shows in 50 days for its 50th Anniversary, L…

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NATE RIVERA - Wine Director for Two Travelers Wine Bar 1:04:08

1y ago1:04:08

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Got to sit down with Nate Rivera of Two Travelers Wine Bar in Temecula; we talked about his background in the industry, contributing to the industry, attracting great talent, best tactics for a successful wine bar and a lot more!! Let us know what you think! Follow on IG @hospitalitvBy Rafael Peterson

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The Chris Cantore Show x NamaSteve 39:15

1y ago39:15

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Yoga instructor x pig whisperer Steve "NamaSteve" Hubbard continues his fight to make outdoor yoga classes available in San Diego public park spaces -- even taking it to federal court. "NamaSteve" shares his story along with an update on his pig, Clubber. Also, meet our NEW sponsor, SAUNT EYEWEAR! Promo Code: CCSHOW for 10% off…

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ANGIE WEBER - Owner of Cowboy Star Steakhouse in San Diego 52:38

1y ago52:38

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So humbled to sit down and talk with one of my favorite people in the San Diego restaurant scene, Angie Weber! We go over her life experience in owning and running one of the most iconic restaurants in SD, her time in sales and brand development, her inspiring stances and leadership throughout the pandemic, and a lot more. . Full podcast available …

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ZACK MUSICK - Director of Education for The German Wine Collection 1:16:27

1y ago1:16:27

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Grateful to have sat down with my buddy and bad ass sommelier Zack Musick, director of education for The German Wine Collection. We discussed all things German wine, as well as Zack's background in hospitality, best advice to young sommeliers, overcoming obstacles to create a diverse and engaging wine list, and much more! Please follow the podcast …

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SCOTT ROSE - Wine Director @ Mr. A's in San Diego 1:06:12

1+ y ago1:06:12

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Sat down with one of the veterans in the San Diego wine scene, Mr. Scott Rose. We talked about creating wine programs, his philosophy when it comes to tasting wines for his list, employee longevity, dealing with the changing demographic, and much more! The HospitaliTV podcasted was created with the intent of interviewing leaders in the hospitality …

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The Chris Cantore Show x Peter DiStefano (Porno For Pyros) 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

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On this episode, Cantore reunites with guitarist Peter DiStefano before his sold-out gig at the Observatory North Park with Porno For Pyros. Also, Paul Thornton of WONDERFRONT festival discusses the 2024 lineup with a chance to WIN tickets!

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The Chris Cantore Show x Dave Scott 1:02:48

1+ y ago1:02:48

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Retired TV meteorologist x feature reporter Dave Scott joins Cantore to talk about his career and life as a local jazz trombonist.

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The Chris Cantore Show x Ernie Hahn 50:36

1+ y ago50:36

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Ernie Hahn -- former GM of the San Diego Sports Arena x current owner of Hahn Entertainment -- discusses the legacy of his late father, Ron Hahn, and his influence on San Diego sports and entertainment.

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AMANDA MALCOM BROWN - Owner at Well Balanced SD, Feelbombdotcom 1:16:27

1+ y ago1:16:27

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Sat down with Amanda and talked about her journey into becoming a health and wellness coach, and later a life coach. With a deep background in hospitality, DJ'ing, and operating in the night life, we discussed being able to maintain balance, taking care of yourself, and being able to plan out your life with intention. This has been one of my favori…

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CESAR SANDOVAL, National Portfolio Ambassador Casa Lumbre Spirits 48:51

1+ y ago48:51

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Incredibly thankful for the opportunity to sit down and chat with my buddy Cesar Sandoval. He's exploded quickly in his role as National Brand Ambassador for Casa Lumbre Spirits. We chat about how he got into this role, how to develop new products in the market, best qualities he looks for in brand ambassadors, managing social media and much, much …

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CHRIS WOOD - Regional Operations Manager, Trust Restaurant Group 44:29

1+ y ago44:29

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Sat down with Chris Wood of the Trust Restaurant Group, one of the most charismatic and welcoming individuals in the game. We spoke about his journey, people who have influenced his career, employee longevity, his speech for the USD men's basketball team, and a lot more. Please leave us a comment and tell us what you think!! Follow @hospitalitv on …

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MAURICE DIMARINO - State of the Beverage Industry 1:03:14

2y ago1:03:14

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Very grateful to have had MAURICE DIMARINO, beverage director of the Cohn Restaurant Group, donate his time to do a seminar on: State of the Union in our Industry – how to be viable in an ever changing business through guest & staff engagement while managing a positive P&L. This is the 3rd installment of educational seminars around hospitality foll…

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MS Will Costello - Sommeliers in the marketplace; seminar and San Diego networking session 1:37:09

2y ago1:37:09

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Today’s episode was a recording of a recent seminar delivered by Master Sommelier Will Costello for the Somm community in San Diego. The subject of the seminar was navigating the current marketplace, negotiating salaries, contract work, and proving your value as a somm from a dollars and cents perspective. This is by far, in my opinion, one of the …

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JACOB MENTEL of WORMWOOD; mental health and bar life 46:19

2y ago46:19

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In the episode I sat down with Jacob Mentel, aka The Cocktail Retriever, and chatted about his intro into his craft as a bartender, his mental health journey and some practices that we have both used to get out of a rut. We did this to focus on mental health awareness month, and it's the first time I've really opened up about my own journey as well…

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SILVIA PHILION of MEZCALOSFERA - MEZCALOTECA 24:54

2y ago24:54

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SILVIA PHILION OF MEZCALOSFERA by way of MEZCALOTECA 🌵 Such an incredible experience to work with someone as passionate and knowledgeable as Silvia! The Mezcaloteca project is based upon supporting the local growers and facilitating their productions to market, while also serving as a biblioteca / educational front for the consumer. A true passion …

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Chef Phillip Esteban 41:02

2+ y ago41:02

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Full interview with good friend and Chef Phillip Esteban. Former projects include R+D chef for Consortium Holdings in SD, currently White Rice Bodega, Open Gym, Future is Color, Weapon Ramen, Wordsmith Bookstore and soon to open Wild Flower.By Rafael Peterson

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The Chris Cantore Show x Chef Claudia Sandoval 59:46

3y ago59:46

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Chef Claudia Sandoval’s career in food was influenced by her family in the South Bay of San Diego. As a completely self-taught chef, Claudia was the winner on Season 6 of MasterChef in 2015. After getting her big break on Master Chef, Claudia moved on from contestant to judge on various shows including Chopped, Chopped Jr., and MasterChef Latino. C…

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The Chris Cantore Show x Tommy Gomes 1:04:52

3y ago1:04:52

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A native San Diegan whose Portuguese family settled in the city in 1892, Tommy Gomes, aka Tommy the Fishmonger, hails from a long line of professional tuna fishermen. After getting out of prison, he landed a job in 2003 as a fish cutter. He evolved into the role of fishmonger, becoming the public face of seafood in San Diego while growing his brand…

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The Cantore Show: Peter DiStefano (Porno For Pyros) 28:19

3+ y ago28:19

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Guitarist and songwriter Peter DiStefano -- best known for his work in Porno for Pyros (the Jane's Addiction offshoot featuring Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins) -- joins The Cantore Show to discuss his career, sobriety, and (benefit) solo show at The Casbah on December 15th.

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The Cantore Show: Cheech&Chong 45:42

3+ y ago45:42

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Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, better known as comedy duo Cheech & Chong, have the rare status of being culturally relevant for FIFTY years. The Cantore Show talks to the legends about their early years, cannabis products, new comic book, and plans to be the richest comedians in the world. Presented by: March and Ash, Baja Bound.…

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The Cantore Show: Taylor Steele 27:00

4y ago27:00

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Taylor Steele, an award-winning filmmaker, creative visionary and entrepreneur, joins Cantore to talk about the Solento Surf Festival (and Solento Tequila.)

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The Cantore Show: Ron W Rathbun 31:50

4y ago31:50

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The Cantore Show talks to Ron W Rathbun, founder of 501(c)(3) Kelee Foundation and author of ten books educating about the mind, the Kelee, and Kelee Meditation.

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Demo 7:41

4y ago7:41

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Hey! Check out this demo and tell me how it is. There’s also a video version if you prefer that.

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The Cantore Show: Pato Banton 29:34

4y ago29:34

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Reggae legend Pato Banton joins Cantore to discuss his prolific career. Dating back to the 70s in Birmingham, England, Banton first came to public attention when he worked with The Beat. In 1994, he achieved a number 1 on the UK Singles Chart with a cover of The Equals' Baby Come Back. Today, the Grammy-nominated artist tours the world spreading lo…

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The Cantore Show: Brett Newski 30:05

4y ago30:05

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Songwriter and touring musician Brett Newski (who has played alongside the Pixies, Violent Femmes, Courtney Barnett, Manchester Orchestra, Better Than Ezra and more) joins Cantore to discuss his first illustrated book, It’s Hard to be a Person: Defeating Anxiety, Surviving the World, and Having More Fun,…

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The Cantore Show: Brandon Parkhurst 1:00:33

4y ago1:00:33

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Brandon Parkhurst is a singer/songwriter from San Diego. A key songwriter for Kut U Up and Yovee, he has toured with Green Day, Blink 182, and Jimmy Eat World. After years of hard partying (and many trips to rehab for heroin addiction,) Brandon learned that a spiritual life is the groundwork for true creation. Today, Brandon works with Somatic Heal…

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The Cantore Show: Perry Farrell 37:41

4+ y ago37:41

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JANE’S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell joins The Cantore Show to discuss “The Glitz; The Glamour", a 35-year retrospective of his life, music and art that looks into his world outside the works of JANE’S and PORNO FOR PYROS.

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Winning at Beverage Programs - Part 2, Revenue with Erik Segelbaum of SOMLYAY 34:52

4+ y ago34:52

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This is the second part of a series of Winning at Beverage Programs recorded during SommCon 2019. In this edition, I got to sit down with Erik Segelbaum of SOMLYAY as he drops some incredible knowledge surrounding real life tactics that can be applied in daily operations. We talk about the true job of the sommelier, what most people get wrong in wi…

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Debunking Myths in Winemaking with Jessica Leitch of League of Rogues 46:33

4+ y ago46:33

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In this episode we look at a few of the myths in winemaking such as: do sulfites give you headaches? Does organic mean no sulfites at all? Are expensive wines always better than inexpensive wines? Are smaller estates always better than larger estates?By Rafael Peterson

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The Cantore Show: Michael Dubin 47:54

4+ y ago47:54

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A show devoted to friends and "movement," Cantore is joined by childhood friend Michael Dubin (and his producer Gal Bushy.) Proving true friendships never die, Cantore and Dubin wax nostalgic while discussing their common bond: MUSIC. Following the interview, an acoustic performance of Love Shines - Single by Michael Dubin. Produced and mixed by Ga…

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Feb. Wine Club Happy Hour - Pinot Noir; Burgundy vs Anderson Valley 1:11:25

4+ y ago1:11:25

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Anthony Filiberti, winemaker at Anthill Farms, and Laurent Michit, co-founder of H. Mercer Imports and representing Domaine Rene Leclerc, talk all things Pinot Noir, winemaking, wine imports, wine marketing, wine critics, and. some essential info on Anderson Valley and on Burgundy.By Rafael Peterson