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To be able to acquire an unexpected home and winery in Tuscany is truly a fantasy come true. It’s a story that follows the “rags to riches” life of an American with an Italian heritage. Gudrun My guest is Gudrun Cuillo, an Austrian woman who was working for an opera company when she met Robert, […] The post The Unexpected Home and Winery in Tuscany appeared first on On The Wine Road.

I didn’t mention it in the interview but the story of Anne Moller-Racke is one of an immigrant achieving the American Dream. In Anne’s case, it was propelled by two exceptional mentors, and her drive to create something special, like designing a Sculpture Park throughout the rolling vineyards at Donum Estate. She also developed relationships […] The post National Women in Wine Day, Anne Moller-Racke appeared first on On The Wine Road.

In this podcast you’ll meet Thatcher, a rising name in wine who is making waves within the industry. Thatcher Baker-Briggs is a young sommelier who is fast-becoming a modern-day trailblazer for minorities and millennials in the wine industry. Not only can he procure impossible-to-get vintages and bottles for an international clientele list, he also launched […] The post Meet Thatcher – The Young Phenom Somm appeared first on On The Wine Road.

I’ve taken the trip to the San Francisco Wine School a number of times in the past to expand my wine knowledge while enjoying a selection of fine varietals. Heading into “the city” is something I enjoy. Since I’ve been impressed with the classes and tastings I have attended at the San Francisco Wine School […] The post How He Built This: San Francisco Wine School appeared first on On The Wine Road.

This is a shorter podcast that features the Mount View Hotel and Spa in Calistoga, Napa Valley. It’s an historic, beautifully designed art deco hotel that offers many enticing experiences for their guests. This interview aired on my radio show last Saturday and I wanted you to hear it in case you’re panning a trip […] The post Mount View Hotel & Spa “Cinema and Song” Event appeared first on On The Wine Road.

A Distiller and An Author: Jeff Duckhorn and Paula Moulton. On this podcast I’ll take a detour from the wine road to talk whiskey. It’s another adult beverage that has really be exploding in the last decade or two. In the California town of Graton, head distiller Jeff Duckhorn and his team are crafting Redwood […] The post A Distiller and an Author appeared first on On The Wine Road.

This podcast offers something a little different. Yes, I do talk about wine – Italian and French varietals, but tasty cuisine as well. The settings for VJB Cellars and The Girl and the Fig Restaurant are entirely different, yet each offer extraordinary experiences. My guests are Italian immigrant Vittorio Belmonte and Sonoma chef & restaurant […] The post Cappuccino with Vittorio & a Chat with Sondra of Girl and the Fig appeared first on On The Wine Road.

It’s another day on our incredible, beautiful and struggling planet. This podcast focuses on the positive impacts people are making as I present Part Two of my Earth Day celebration. Much like the Slow Food Movement, Italy’s Slow Wine crusade promotes sustainable practices within the winemaking industry. The Slow Wine Guide features those who operate […] The post Slow Wine on Earth Day appeared first on On The Wine Road.

It’s hard to imagine that since the late 1600s nothing has been discovered or invented that seals a bottle of wine better than the all natural product of cork. Sure, now there are screwcaps and synthetic closures but neither provide the positive aspects that cork can deliver. To learn more about this fascinating, timeless product […] The post The Amazing, Nearly Endless Benefits of Cork and its Forests appeared first on On The Wine Road.