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What to Drink
by Conner Taylor
**NEW EPISODES TUESDAYS** Our podcast reveals What to Drink with different food, holidays, occasions, and seasons. Whether it’s everyday meals or special milestones, we'll help you pair anything & everything.Wine Enthusiast Future 40 Host Conner Taylor is a Certified Sommelier & Cicerone (beer), Certified Specialist of Spirits & Wine, and WSET Level III, and is on a journey to pair the perfect beverage with every moment in life. Producer Bobby Desin is new to all of this with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
Episodes
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What to Drink with Charred Corn Avocado Salad: Mezcal Vago Elote
Chris Simmons, National Agave Spirits Specialist for Mezcal Vago, joins us today to tell us how to pair Mezcal Vago with pretty much anything -- but especially a Charred Corn Avocado Salad with Pickled Onions! Snag our recipe here: https://littlespicejar.com/charred-corn-avocado-salad/ The…
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What to Drink in an Espresso Martini Du Nord Vodka & Frieda Coffee Liqueur
Chris Montana, Co-Founder of Du Nord Social Spirits, joins us today to tell us how to make the easiest Espresso Martini out there! The Pairing: It’s the cocktail hour, but you need a little pep in your step. If you are like our host, your mixology skills are extremely limited. You need a...
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What to Drink in a Mundo Paloma: Siempre Rebel Cask Reposado Tequila
Alex Lacroix, CEO & Co-Founder of Siempre Tequila, joins us today to tell us how to make his famous Mundo Paloma cocktail! The Pairing: You're opening an expensive, aged Tequila, but you want to lose the pretense of it all. It's time to take the stuffiness down a notch by making a Mundo Paloma!…
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What to Drink with a Farmer's Market Salad: Lingua Franca AVNI Chardonnay
Larry Stone, Founder of Lingua Franca Wines, joins us today to tell us why his AVNI Chardonnay is the perfect pairing for salads, Thai, and more! Paint the Pairing: You've just returned from the farmer's market with the makings of a beautiful salad: heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella…
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What to Drink in a Rocking Chair: Hillrock Estate Solera Bourbon
Jeffrey Baker, Founder, Hillrock Estate Distillery, joins us today to tell us why his Solera Bourbon is the perfect whiskey for reflecting on life's big questions in a rocking chair! Paint the Pairing: It’s a beautiful evening, and it’s time to get pensive, and time for reflection! You want a...
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What to Drink at your Spritz Off (Cocktail Competition Party) – Ford’s Gin
Ford's Gin Founder Simon Ford and Master Distiller Charles Maxwell join us today to to tell us why their Gin is the perfect pairing for your next themed competition party: The SPRITZ-OFF! The Pairing: You've invited your favorite people to a party with a twist -- or should we say, a spritz?…
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What to Drink with a Farm Dinner: Willakenzie Pinot Noir
Erik Kramer, head winemaker for Oregon's Willakenzie Estate, joins us today to tell us why his Estate Pinot Noir is the perfect pairing for a outdoor farm dinner! The Pairing: You've returned from the farmer's market with an incredible haul! Fresh carrots, tomatoes, local chicken, pork, salmon, &...
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What to Drink with Chicken Mole: The Prisoner Red Blend
Drew Schneider, Global Ambassador for The Prisoner Wine Co., joins us today to tell us why The Prisoner Red Blend is the perfect pairing for a Chicken dish featuring Mexican mole sauce! The Pairing: You’re making mole sauce for the first time ever. Your sauce has lots of tantalizing flavors, like...
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What to Drink on Your Home's Back Bar: Old Forester 86 Proof
Melissa Rift, Master Taster for Old Forester, joins us today to tell us why Old Forester is the *best* Bourbon for your home bar. What is a 'Master Taster?' Melissa trained under legendary distillers Chris Morris and Elizabeth McCall of Old Forester & Woodford Reserve and handles much of the...
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What to Drink Before Date Night: Villa Sandi Prosecco Rosé
Diva Moretti Polegato, Export Area Manager & 4th generation Villa Sandi family member, joins us today to tell us why Prosecco Rosé is the perfect beverage to have with your Boo before date night! The Pairing: It's date night! You're getting ready to hit the town with your hot date. Maybe you're...
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What to Drink in a Cognac Cocktail: Meukow VS in a Horse's Neck
Anne Sarteaux, International Cellar Master, & Philippe Coste, owner and CEO of Meukow Cognac, join us this week to tell us why Meukow VS works perfectly in a Horse's Neck Highball cocktail! How to Make a Horse's Neck: This highball cocktail is bright, refreshing, and complex. Meukow VS is the…
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What to Drink While You're Picking Barrels: Old 4th Distillery Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
Adam Dorfman, Clinton Dugan, & Patrick Lemmond, founders of Shortbarrel Bourbon and NEW owners of Old Fourth Distillery, join us today to explain the ins and outs of barrel picking and tell us their mission for Old Fourth Distillery! What makes this project special: Adam, Clint, & Patrick are...
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What to Drink with Beef Tenderloin: Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon
Legendary winemaker Chris Carpenter (Cardinale, Lokoya, Hickinbotham, La Jota, and Mt. Brave) joins us today to tell us why Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect pairing for beef tenderloin! We also talk all things Mount Veeder and discuss the differences in mountain versus valley floor...
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What to Drink with Fried Chicken: Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Lauren King, Senior Manager of Wine Education for Ste Michelle Wine Estates, joins us today to tell us why Fried Chicken and Champagne (specifically, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte) go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly! Join us this episode as we put 3 Fried Chickens to the test: Publix Chicken...
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What to Drink on your Holiday Table: Erath Reserve Pinot Noir
Leah Adint, winemaker for Erath Winery, joins us today to tell us why her Reserve Pinot Noir is *perfect* for your holiday table! Why the Pairing Works: Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile wines for food! It's all about balance. Pinot has great acidity, bright flavors, medium-bodied & alcohol...
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What to Drink with Sunday Dinner: Laneta Tequila
Edward Geyman, founder & CEO of Laneta Tequila, joins us today to explain why his Tequila embodies the philosophy of its name (Laneta means "truth" in Spanish). Joey "Baby Kangaroo" Waknine and Manny "From the Bronx" Blanco are also in studio today, sharing their truths (as well as some laughs)....
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What to Drink with Roast Chicken: Neyers Sage Canyon Red Blend
Road Trip time!! We took What to Drink on the road to the Napa Valley to interview industry legends Barbara & Bruce Neyers, owners & founders of Neyers Vineyards! The married duo recounts the story of their journey into the world of wine, starting in the early 1970's in the Napa Valley. All of...
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What to Drink on a Diet: Guinness Draught Stout
Guinness National Ambassador Ryan Wagner joins us today to explain why this iconic Dry Irish Stout is not a bad choice to drink when you're counting calories! "There's nothing on this planet like a pint of the black stuff." Guinness Dry Irish Stout is a legendary beer, and in fact was brewed for...
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What to Drink When You Need to Take it to Eleven: 2XO (Two Times Oak) Whiskey
Dixon Dedman, founder of 2XO - "Two Times Oak" Whiskey, joins us today to explain why his award-winning blends will, in the words of Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel, "Take it to Eleven!" "Two Times Oak" is a blending process Dixon pioneered, where he re-barrels his hand-selected aged whiskey into new...
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What to Drink in a National Park: Redwood Empire "The Lost Monarch" Whiskey
Lauren Patz, Head Distiller for Redwood Empire Whiskey, joins us this week to tell us why you need their "Lost Monarch" on your next trip to a National Park! Why this pairing works: This whiskey is an homage to John Muir, father of the National Park system, and each bottling is named for a living...
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What to Drink on a 'Fruit' Day: Gerard Bertrand 'Orange Gold'
Gerard Bertrand, founder & owner of his eponymous wine label, joins us today to teach us about Biodynamic principles, the Lunar Calendar, and his new orange wine, 'Orange Gold.' What is a 'Fruit Day?' The lunar calendar has been used in farming for centuries, but recently people have noted the...
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What to Drink in a Hammock: Brookie's Gin in a Watermelon Slushie
Eddie Brook, Founder of Cape Byron Distillery & creator of Brookie's Gin, joins us this week to tell us why you need more Gin-based slushies and hammocks in your life, pronto! Why this pairing works: This slushie is summer incarnate. It will slay the heat of the day and transport you to the...
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What to Drink with The Barbie Movie: Inspiro Rosa Reposado Tequila
Mara Smith, Founder of Inspiro Tequila, joins us this week to tell us why she believes Inspiro Rosa Reposado Tequila is the *perfect* spirit to enjoy with your girlfriends (and this Tequila loving guy agrees)! But don't stop there, be sure to grab a bottle of Rosa Reposado for the Barbie movie…
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What to Drink with your Potential Father-In-Law: Bardstown Bourbon
Steve Nally, Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee and Master Distiller for Bardstown Bourbon, joins us today to explain why Origin Series whiskeys pair perfectly with asking your potential in-law the 'big' question! Paint the Paring: You've been dating your significant other for some time and you're...
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What to Drink with Sushi: Laurenz V "Singing" Grüner Veltliner
Calling all GRÜN GOONS! Dieter Hübler, Founder of Laurenz V, joins us this week to tell us about his mission to Grünerize the entire world! If you've never tried a Grüner Veltliner before, this episode is a great place to start. Grab a bottle and learn about the bright and elegant style of Grüner...
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What to Drink at your Nephew's Lemonade Stand: Locals Only Vodka
Shane Cook, Founder of Locals Only Vodka, joins us this week to tell us why his vodka is What to Drink with your Nephew's Lemonade Stand 😎🍹🍋 We're all about supporting young entrepreneurs, and when your nephew or niece or neighbor runs a lemonade stand, we're all for it -- BUT you know we're...
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What to Drink with Arancini: Donnafugata Sherazade Nero d'Avola
Giovanni Masucci, export manager for Donnafugata wines and Arancini Afficionado, is in the house today and teaching us how to make baller (pun intended) arancini! Why the Pairing Works: This fresh, unoaked Nero d'Avola is super versatile with many foods, like pizza, Mexican, and even sweet & sour...
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What to Drink with Raw Oysters: Diatom Chardonnay
Greg Brewer, owner and founder of Brewer-Clifton and Diatom wines, is in the house! Greg was named Wine Enthusiast's 2020 Winemaker of the Year and Robert Parker recently gave his Diatom Chardonnay 98 points. More importantly, Greg is a delight - and one of the most interesting perspectives on...
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What to Drink for Stay-At-Home Cinco: Tequila Ocho Plata
Juan Rovira, COO and Founder of Samson & Surrey, joins us and explains why Tequila Ocho Plata is What to Drink this week! Paint The Pairing: It's Cinco de Mayo, but you don't feel like going out this year. You want to create a Den of Sin; a Nest of Comfort. It's officially Stay-at-Home Cinco!...
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What to Drink with Empanadas: Susana Balbo Signature Malbec
Jose Balbo, head winemaker for Susana Balbo wines (his mother's namesake), joins us to tell us why his Signature Malbec pairs perfectly with any empanada! He'll walk us through the steps of making a delicious beef empanada, whether you prefer the Northern (Salta) way, or Southern (Mendoza)…
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What to Drink at your Garden Party: Highclere Castle Gin in a British 75
Lord Carnarvon and Adam Von Gootkin, founders of Highclere Castle Gin, join us this week to help us elevate our garden party to that of Highclere Castle (or a fictional Downton Abbey, which was filmed at the estate!). They also provide the recipe for their version of a French 75, the British 75,...
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What to Drink in a Backpack or Picnic Basket: Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 375ml
We got Gott! That's right, Joel Gott joins us to discuss why his Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with a picnic or a hike. Stick the half-bottle in a backpack and drink the nectar at the top of the mountain! His versatile wine works for a plethora of foods, and we'll detail why and how it pairs…
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What to Drink For Your Galentine's Day Party: Hartford Court "Four Hearts" Chardonnay
Galentine's Day, as we all know, is February 13th and a celebration of our best Gal Pals. We brought in Galentine's expert Michelle Schmitt (Jackson Family Wines) to explain why Hartford Court's "Four Hearts" Vineyard Chardonnay is the best pairing for the gals in her life. We'll help you build...
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What to Drink for your Chicken Wing & Riesling Party: Chateau Ste Michelle Rieslings
Are you ready for the best pairing party ever?! Tune in to hear how to host the best pairing party on the planet: Chicken Wings & Riesling (trust us!) Thom Horsey, National Wine Educator for Ste Michelle Wine Estates, joins us to explain why Riesling works so well with Chicken Wings. Heat: Meet...
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What to Drink When it's #CharcWeek: Oberon Napa Cabernet & Charcuterie
#CharcWeek, a weeklong celebration of Charcuterie and great wine, is upon us - can you believe it?! This week legendary winemaker Tony Coltrin of Oberon wines helps us build the perfect Charcuterie Board to pair with his iconic Oberon Napa Cabernet. Tony recently celebrated his 50th vintage and...
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What to Drink in a Bubble Bath: Raeburn Sonoma Chardonnay
This week wine industry legend Derek Benham joins us with his Director of Winemaking for Purple Brands, Steven Urberg, to discuss why Raeburn Sonoma Chardonnay is *the* perfect pairing for your next bubble bath! Why it works: This is a bright Chardonnay with great acidity and a smidge of…
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What to Drink When You're Not Drinking: Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits
This week we tackle What to Drink when you're not drinking! Whether it be Dry January, March Sadness, or Sober 'Tober, a reset is nice every once in a while. Avoid the "Empty Hand" syndrome at parties with Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits. These libations are meant to sub in for all the classics…
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What to Drink with Croquet: Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir & Rosé
Sonoma-Cutrer winemaker Zidanelia Arcidiacono (aka "Z") joins us to tell us why her wines work so well for lawn games, especially Croquet! Sonoma-Cutrer has a world-famous Croquet court, and there's no better pairing in that setting than Z's Rosé of Pinot Noir or Russian River Pinot Noir....
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What to Drink as a Gift AND for Yourself: Jack Daniel's Bonded
This week we tell you What to Drink as a gift for yourself AND a present under your tree: Jack Daniel's Bonded! Chris Fletcher, Master Distiller for Jack Daniel's joins us to discuss Jack Daniel's Bonded & how it differs from Old No. 7. The Whiskey Advocate just named Jack Daniel's Bonded #1 on...
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What to Drink When You're Panning for Gold: Terra d'Oro Chenin Blanc/Viognier
Terra d'Oro Winemaker Emily Haines tells us why her Chenin Blanc/Viognier white blend is What to Drink for appetizers, seafood, poultry, and especially when you are panning for gold in the sunny California hills.
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What to Drink Around a Fire: Benriach Scotch
Benriach Scotch is What to Drink this week! Stewart Buchanan is in the bunker with us this week as we taste both Benriach "Original" Ten Year old Whisky + Benriach "The Smoky 10." We discuss the differences between Highland and Speyside peats versus Islay peat. The peat.. ahhh, the peat! Both...
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What to Drink: Hanson of Sonoma Distilling with Brandon Hanson
Conner and Bobby interview Brandon Hanson of Hanson Vodka. We get a look into Hanson's organic and Non-GMO practices and discuss using grapes as their base material for a truly unique Vodka.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
**NEW EPISODES TUESDAYS** Our podcast reveals What to Drink with different food, holidays, occasions, and seasons. Whether it’s everyday meals or special milestones, we'll help you pair anything & everything.Wine Enthusiast Future 40 Host Conner Taylor is a Certified Sommelier & Cicerone (beer), Certified Specialist of Spirits & Wine, and WSET Level III, and is on a journey to pair the perfect beverage with every moment in life. Producer Bobby Desin is new to all of this with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
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Conner Taylor
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