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Drinking on the Edge
by Radio Free Rhinecliff
Adult Beverage Industry veteran David Furer takes you on an alcohol-fueled adventure through our drinking worlds near & far; past, present, and future. Fermented and distilled bevies from the mid-Hudson Valley to the world's most remote locales will be highlighted with guest appearances by many of their creators. Plenty of good info and fun to be had but ya gotta BYO!
Episodes
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A Touch of Scotland Comes to Wassaic
Following stints at Royal Lochnagar and Glenfarclas in his native Scotland, master distiller Shane Fraser arrived in the Hudson Valley with the remit of making the highest quality single malt whiskies available to him from New York state ingredients. He's well on his way in doing so at John…
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A President with Taste -- George Washington Distillery
Spirits insider Frank Coleman shares the history and current state of Virginia's George Washington Distillery with Carlo DeVito and David Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff
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The Mozel Flows
Manhattan wine maven (and importer) Mozel Watson winds his way upriver to join David in-studio for a chat about his life, businesses, and wine in both the Big Apple and Europe. Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff
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Spreading Blaufränkisch/Lemberger Coast to Coast to Coast
NY FLX's Fred Merwath of Hermann J. Wiemer, Mike Beneduce of his eponymous New Jersey estate, Left Foot Charley's Bryan Ulbrich in Traverse City MI, Morgan Beck of Oregon's Johan Vyds., and JJ Williams of his family's Kiona Estate in Red Mtn. WA discuss growing, vinifying, marketing, and enjoying...
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A Conversation with Agriculture Secretaries - California's Karen Ross, New York's Richard Ball, Maryland's Kevin Atticks
David and co-host Carlo DeVito converse with three US state agricultural secretaries overseeing some of the most comprehensive and impactful programs integrating their state's adult beverage production with that of their state's farmers supporting them. Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer…
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Exploring Islay with Whiskey Island's Andrew Jefford
Islay--the Whiskey Island's terroir, historic and new developments, uniquely peaty and seaborne qualities, and memories walking through it are celebrated just in time for the conclusion of its 39th annual Fèis Ìle with internationally renowned writer / author Andrew Jefford. Produced by Matty...
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FLX Cabernet Franc
The first of a mini-series focused upon Cabernet Franc co-hosted by its chronicler Allison Slute looks to New York's Finger Lakes with five (!) of its finest vintners--Kelby James Russell of Apollo's Praise, Boundary Breaks' Bruce Murray, Lamoureaux Landing's Josh Wig, Fred Merwarth of Hermann J....
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Vermouth di Torino - Classic + Contemporary
The fame of Vermouth di Torino PGI is linked to Piedmont producers and Turin when, in the 1800s, it was home to the aristocracy of vermouth makers who achieved international standing. Vermouth di Torino is classified according to the color (White, Amber, Rosé, Red) and the amount of sugar used in...
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American Single Malt Whiskey - It's Official
In recognition of its December 18, 2024 inauguration as a recognized and regulated category, Carlo DeVito joins David to welcome American Single Malt Whiskey with its association co-founder Gareth Moore of Virginia Distilling and an OG of the craft whiskey world, fellow podcaster and writer Lew...
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Tennessee Whiskey
With an estimable heritage backing its position as one of the US's fastest-growing craft distilling states, Carlo and David took pleasure in hearing and tasting from four of its artisans--none bearing the name of Daniels or Dickel. Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at...
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Understanding Cheese & Wine Pairings with Experts
When considering what to eat when drinking wine, an inevitable and varying point of discussion goes to 'cheese'. Sharing their vast experiences with David are HV local Kate Arding of Hudson's Talbott & Arding and Napa Valley-based author Janet Fletcher of Planet Cheese. This second in the DotE...
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Enchanted with New Mexican Wine
From Vivac way high north of Taos, to southwestern Luna Rossa near the Mexican border, to Noisy Water in the southeast mountains near Texas; hard work is being applied with great wines grown and made throughout New Mexico. Sharing their diverse stories from the Land of Enchantment are Marco...
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Oh Currant!
A conversation about currants grown and drinks made in the Hudson Valley between purveyors Greg Quinn of CurrantC, Ute Londrigan of Heimat New York, Branchwater Farms' Kevin Pike, and vintner / viticulturist Stephen Casscles. Held at Branchwater Farms, this episode of DotE was co-hosted by Carlo...
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Lucoli's Nobile Attie
In the first of this occasional series David ventures north to neighboring Red Hook to savor his favorite pizzas made by a favorite person, Nobile Attie of Lucoli. Attie's better known via his BrickOven.com through which he's fashioned for decades distinctive ovens for many famed chefs worldwide....
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Another Pioneering Breuer--Theresa
As the latest generation of family proprietors at Weingut Breuer, Theresa Breuer's plenty to shoulder with a noteworthy family history. She's done so admirably adapting methods learned from her ancestors while applying techniques of her own that reflect current circumstances. She spoke with David...
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In Deep With Michael Moosbrugger
As our itch for Grüner Veltliner was barely piqued by the two episodes focused upon the US, it's understandable that in order to soothe it that the next step would be to have on DotE one of Austria's greatest proponents of it and its Riesling, the ever-articulate Michael Moosbrugger. Produced by...
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Chablis - Terroir & Talent
David chats with vintners Estelle Roy of the estimable La Chablisienne cooperative and Valentin Servin of his namesake family estate about their work with Chardonnay in this Burgundy appellation benchmark. Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff
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Rogue Valley's Range
Too long overlooked, for decades Oregon's Rogue Valley has shown that its pioneering spirit extends beyond Pinot Noir to a wide array of fine wines from a diversity of sites, styles and grapes. David talks Rogue and its subset Applegate with vintners Troon's Craig Camp, Foris' Ted Gerber, and…
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Sauvignon Stars
Planted worldwide, Sauvignon Blanc is a noble variety though too often made, and therefore recognized, as less than. These three northern hemisphere owner/winemakers are amongst a handful who keenly understand this vibrant white grape so as to coax from it the best their terroirs can offer....
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Christian Drouin Shares The Art of Calvados
Christian Drouin is Calvados' most renowned proprietor and vociferous proponent, his self-titled distillery of this noble apple brandy distributed worldwide. His book, The Art of Calvados, has been translated into English and was published in October by Bill Owens' White Mule Press, with Bill...
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Natural Wine
A conversation with three California vintners; Steve Matthiasson, Raj Parr, Jared Brandt--and three on-premise retailers; Atlanta's Jesse Kirkpatrick, Charleston's Femi Oyediran, Chicago's Nik Wells about this nebulously defined term and its relevance, understanding, and enjoyment. Produced by...
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Bartender Wars RBK
The Rhinebeck Chamber of Commerce's 7th Bartender Wars drew a dozen of the area's finest adult beverage purveyors to compete for the audience-awarded Silver Shake prize--won a second consecutive year by The Bottle Shop. Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free...
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US Grùner Veltliner - Northwest X Southwest
Great Grüner's made inroads not only in California but throughout the Northwest to the southern tip of the Rocky Mtns. in northern New Mexico. Four of its leading proponents join David Furer and Carlo DeVito to discuss its suitability in the soil, ease in the winery, and appeal in the glass....
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Absinthe Across the US
Absinthe's history, culture, and current state in the US craft spirits sector is explored with those making it in California, Louisiana, Maryland, and in New York. Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff
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Grüner Veltliner Shines East
The eminently refreshing GV is a relatively recent grape for the entirety of the US. On the heels of their commitment to Riesling, Galen Glen were the first to plant it out east while Bellview has found success with it amongst the multitude of varieties they cultivate. We learn of their work with...
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At Home with a German Red Wine Star - Rainer Schnaitmann
Rainer Schnaitmann was introduced to me in 1998 by a man greatly responsible for my entering the wine world, Helmut Doka, himself then a Stuttgart city councillor with a brief charging him to oversee his city's vineyards. He met and was impressed by the first vintage made by the then new vintner...
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Albariño From The Atlantic's Other Side
Joined by a late-arriving Carlo, David passes time and bright young wines with Matt Spaccarelli of Fjord from across the Hudson River in-studio while Zooming in are Todd Wuerker of New Jersey's Hawk Haven in Cape May and Rob Deford of Maryland's Boordy near Baltimore. The convo spans deep dives...
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The Australian Ark with author Andrew Caillard
Andrew Caillard researched for 18 years his exhaustive, 3-volume epic The Australian Ark detailing its unique history of wine. Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff
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At Home with Hugh Johnson
Hugh Johnson's writing of wine's history, creating its groundbreaking Wine Atlas, column writing for numerous media outlets, hosting a public television series, speaking at key events, and partnering with a few of the world's most important wineries have shaped him to become a pillar of the…
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At the Rhinebeck Farmers Market
In preparation for Radio Free Rhinecliff's October 27 appearance at Rhinebeck's popular Sunday farmers market, David discovers its local creators of 100% New York-sourced and -produced beers, wines, spirits. Joined by farmers Market manager Andrea Bartolomeo with representatives from Harvest...
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Beers Sourced As Local As Imaginable
While brewing beer's a sideline for engineer Jake Cirell, it's a tangent which he's kept close for decades since his college days. His From the Ground Brewery, located on the noted Migliorelli family's farms, is a weekend attraction for locals and the occasional visitor to the mid-Hudson Valley....
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Albariño's Other Left Coast
Albariño has come a long way in two decades. Unknown beyond its Galician home until the '90s, its fame and farming have spread from Spain's Atlantic Ocean-facing Rias Baixas to the US where it's found homes throughout the west. Its fecundity and deliciousness make for pleasurable production and...
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Hudson Valley Apple (and Grain) Spirits
Co-host Carlo DeVito joins David for a peek into the HV's oldest craft distillery with Derek Grout of Valatie's Harvest @ Golden Farms and what's likely one undergoing the fastest expansion with Andrew Richards of Millbrook's Shady Knoll. Both are heavily invested in the production and…
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Swiss Grapes & Wines - Up On High
As one of the world's foremost wine grape geneticists, Dr. José Vouillamoz is a much sought after speaker at wine academic, scientific, and business conferences. The author of Swiss Grapes - History and Origin (available in English and French) previously collaborated with Master of Wine Jancis...
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New Orleans Birth's Bourbon
Co-host Carlo DeVito helps David welcome the Crescent City's only distillery crafting bourbon, Seven Three. Luka Cutura and Kelsey Gooch share their journeys, insights, and their 3 bourbons with the DotE crew. Featured amongst them is the soon-to-be released Whiskey Tree, its moniker harkening to...
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Alsace Rocks NYC - 6 Years On
France's Alsace region has built its reputation with a wide diversity of single varietal and vastly dry, still wines grown upon a patchwork of soils positioned between the moderating effects of the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River. On Monday, April 29 Alsace Rocks returns to New York after a...
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Vote Your Wallet Naturally - Fine Wines from Palestine
While wines have been grown and vinified in what's now Palestine for millennia, the modern context for these wines began during the late 19th century Cremisan winery, founded by French monks and which continues. Cremisan's Italian-educated winemaker today works with indigenous grapes found…
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Fresh Juice --> Rum - Doing It Direct in Louisiana
DotE's first co-hosted episode is a deep dive conversation with three of the Bayou state's distillers with varying foci upon the creation of rum sourced exclusively from their native sugarcane juice. Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff
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Celebrating Nowruz with Drood Wines' Shahram Soltani
After 33 years working with wine, it's a rarity that David tastes wines made from new grapes or from new areas. Drood of Iran--made in Sweden-- ticks both these boxes. Its owner, Iranian native, and DotE guest Shahram Soltani harvests old vine varieties grown at 2000+ meters altitude then...
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Barolo & Barbaresco - Nebbiolo's Heights
A 1 X 1 session in which vintner Matteo Ascheri, also the president of the consortium comprising all of Barolo's and Barbaresco's growers and wineries, expounds upon the virtues of this high-achieving red grape which--unlike the likes of Cabernet sauvignon, Pinot noir, and others--excels only in...
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Cava, A Natural Choice
Spurred by David's pandemic period visit to Cava-land, we revisit this rising star (see DotE E1) amongst the world's bubblies talking with 3 of his favorites available for purchase throughout the US--Alta Alella, Can Suriol, Parés Balta Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David…
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Louisiana Rum in Cocktails
In this first of a few episodes on Louisiana's indigenous craft-distilled rum production we dive into cocktails with one of the US's leading lights of combined libations, Tony Abou-Ganim. Joining Tony providing context to their native spirit are Bayou Rum's distiller Reiniel Vicente, Wildcat...
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Pink Bubblies of the World
Not all great sparkling wines need be white (or clear) nor need they originate from Champagne--Australia's far-flung Tasmania, our native California, and even England lay claim to premium pinks made in a classic style and from the classic grape of Pinot noir. Our guests share their insider...
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A Broadbent View
Broadbent Selections and its founder dedicate themselves to the discovery and sharing of the world's fine wines to the US. Harkening from a famed English family with a history of working in wine communications and sales dating to the 1960s, 'Bollew' left for the US to proffer Ports on behalf of...
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Branchwater Farms' Robin Touchet & Kevin Pike
Having both worked many years as wine sales and marketing professionals, Robin Touchet and Kevin Pike purchased an existing farm in Hudson Valley's Milan. Over 9 years these partners in life and work have transformed their 100 acres Branchwater Farms into a fully integrative, farm distillery...
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Grenache - A Worldwide Grape
DotE's first episode featuring as many as 3 guests, all experts in varying ways concerning tonight's topic; a communicator/marketer entrenched in this variety for over a decade, a noted Australian family winemaker who's invested much of his work and reputation upon Grenache, and one of three...
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Reyneke's Fine & Pure Wines
Long time organic, now biodynamic, Reyneke Wines of South Africa's famed Stellenbosch region was one of David's favorites when visiting in 2013. Its proprietor, Johan Reyneke, recently hired Barbara Melck as his full time winemaker--and to good effect. Widely available now in the US, Reyneke…
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On The Felton Road
Felton Road Winery, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand - Pioneering visionary, eclectic intellect Nigel Greening has never failed to deliver determination and great results with his biodynamically nurtured Pinot noirs, Chardonnays, and Rieslings. Produced by Matty Rosenberg and David Furer…
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Mexican Wines with Carlota Montoya
One of the very few of Mexico's accredited Maestras Tequilera, agave spirits expert Carlota Montoya has much to say about her country's emerging wine production, its enjoyment, and its place in the US market. Produced by Matty Rosenberg and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff
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Mining the Minho with Soalheiro's Luis Cerdeira
Vinho Verde has of late risen in quality and availability. A close and arguably more inspired cousin to this broad category of mostly white wine made in Portugal's vast, northern Minho region is the Cerdeira family's Soalheiro winery in Melgaço. As the pioneer for the increasing quality of his...
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Adult Beverage Industry veteran David Furer takes you on an alcohol-fueled adventure through our drinking worlds near & far; past, present, and future. Fermented and distilled bevies from the mid-Hudson Valley to the world's most remote locales will be highlighted with guest appearances by many of their creators. Plenty of good info and fun to be had but ya gotta BYO!
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