The Porróncast

Send a textMichael Aloi (insta: @porronthebar), Spirits Portfolio Manager at De Maison joins us to explore Naguelann, a distinctive Breton distillery of Celtic-style whisky.We dive into Brittany’s culture, the state of French Whisky through the lens of Whisky Breton and explain “cask-started” aging while tasting the Naguelann lineup -- each whisky that turns the artistic and explorative intent of the talented distiller, Lénaîck Lemaitre, into deeply balanced flavor.As promised and for your listening pleasure, here is a link to the album Lénaîck Lemaitre composed, and his distillerie website. Remember, if you #findtheporrón, it’s De Maison.The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textIn 2019, Théo Cordonnier joined his family at Château Anthonic, a pioneer in organic and agroforestry farming, as well as their new project in the gravel terroir of Grands Poujeaux, Lestage-Darquier.Théo shares the principles of regenerative farming and agroforestry practiced at his family estate that are humbly transforming the landscape of the Left Bank. We also decode En Primeur and La Place de Bordeaux through an example that includes tickets to Taylor Swift…The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textBàrbara Mesquida Mora is a biodynamic wine producer on the island of Mallorca.Bàrbara Mesquida Mora shares the rich winemaking tradition of Mallorca and how her winery, Mesquida Mora, champions indigenous grape varieties on this stunning Mediterranean island. We explore beyond the beaches and tourist spots to discover the authentic culture and terroir that make Mallorcan wines unique.The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textStéphane Bogaert is one of the founders of T.O.S Distillerie, a Craft French Whisky, Geniévre and Eau-de-Vie distiller near the Belgian border in the Hauts-de-France. Stéphane reveals the hidden treasures within the canon of French spirits, particularly quality eau-de-vie de bière and the ancient classic spirit of the area, Geniévre. He also charts the future of French Whisky and its growing allure in international markets, including the US. The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textBCN is a distillery and spirits project in Priorat, Spain that makes Craft Mediterranean Gin, and Artisan Vermouth. CEO Stefan Lismond unveils his artistic approach to crafting gin and vermouth. Imagine gin-making as painting, where each bottle is a canvas, and balance, soul, and emotion are the strokes that bring it to life.  The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textTina Vaughn and her Chef/Partner/Husband Chip Smith received a 3-star NY times review in January of 2024 for their restaurant Eulalie, a jewel-box of hospitality in Tribeca.In this episode, Tina recounts her journey from Rockette to restaurants, the mission of hospitality and how to pair wine fearlessly from a place of learning and gastronomy.If a restaurant with only a phone number for reservations (no reservation system like Resy or Open table) that leads to a notoriously long voice-message and presents hand-written menus with food from a chef that cooked with Jean-Louis Palladin in a dining room where wine is poured fearlessly AND you can actually talk without shouting is what you crave (and why wouldn't you?), then Eulalie is a place for you.  This is the second 3 star NY times review for this talented couple. Their first was for The Simone, which opened in 2013 and closed in 2022 after the pandemic. We shared two wines, and they were fan-tastic:Manuel Aragón Fino Granero sherry El Maestro Sierra Amontillado Anticuario SherryFind them anywhere that shares the porrón. "I dwelt alone. In a world of moan, And my soul was a stagnant tide. Till the fair and gentle Eulalie became my blushing bride." Edgar Allen Poe.The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textIn this podcast, Telmo Rodriguez transports us through time, sharing how the vibrant spirit of the land beckoned his family to the winegrowing tradition against any logic in the 1960's at the iconic family estate called Remelluri.  The tale unfolds, revealing ancient roots, a learning journey uncovering the nearly lost terroirs of Spain and contemporary resurgence as we peer into Telmo's captivating history and the familial bonds entwined with the land that inspired him.  It's a story of homecoming and heritage, of navigating the complex choreography of family-run winery dynamics, all while ushering in an era of newfound recognition revealing the treasure that is Remelluri, a rare organic and mountainous Rioja estate.We explore the wine industry's new interest in village-specific Rioja. It's here we uncover the burgeoning appreciation for wines truly reflective of their terroir in Rioja forging ahead against the powerful market of generic Rioja, much like the celebrated artisans of Grower Champagne fighting the battle against the big houses. Do you know where your Rioja is from? A very important question that will decide the future in Rioja and is being answered through the work of Telmo, the growers, the next generation that is inspired to create a new narrative, and those that share the Porrón.The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textFresh off a four year stint in living in Galicia and Rioja, Noah Chichester gives an insider's picture of the history and importance of the terroirs and wines of Galicia.In this episode, we wade into the depths of Galicia's viticultural renaissance, where historical vineyards are being tenderly nursed back to life by the hands of dedicated revivalists like Telmo Rodríguez, Luis Anxo, Emilio Rojo, and more. Noah guides us through a land where the supernatural weaves seamlessly with the everyday, and deep traditions coexist in a harmonious cultural tapestry. It's an exploration of an area where the very energy of the land is as integral to the flavor of the wine as the grapes themselves, and each glass serves as a portal to the mystical charm of Galicia.Noah wrote the first english language website and verified reference point on the wines of Galicia: winesofgalicia.com. Check it out if you want to learn more about the magic of Galicia.Find him on instagram @showmetheporron and @nchichester and in NY connecting the growers of De Maison to incredible restaurants and retailers.The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textThe superstar siblings, Manuel and Encarna Méndez from the iconic Albariño producer, Do Ferreiro give a masterclass on Albariño, the history of winemaking in Galicia, and their deep family history in Rías Baixas.  They go in-depth breaking down the various bottlings from their historic estate - including the bottling from their home vineyard dating back to at least 1790 (WTW!!!) that is bottled separately in select vintages and labeled '"Cepas Vellas."In this episode we dive into the beginnings of Do Ferreiro, the importance of gastronomy, the secret age-ability of Albariño, and the future of this important estate. For more info on Do Ferreiro, click here. The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textDiscover how a region marked by a population decrease from the Spanish Civil War is being transformed into a new and exciting wine-growing area on the edge of viticulture through the personal project of Juanvi Alcañiz in his hometown of Rubielos de Mora in Teruel, the southernmost province within the historic and regal area of Aragón, Spain. Through the incredibly rare Miguel de Arco grape, along with old-vine Garnacha and Tempranillo, this project, Juanvi Viticultor, is growing at one of the highest elevation points in Spain to bottle his three special mountain wines: Rubielos de Mora, Quercus, and a special single vineyard of ancient-vine Garnacha called La Vińa de Báguena. Juanvi shares his unique and trailblazing journey, thoughtful vineyard work and winemaking strategies, all in pursuit of showcasing the terroir and altitude of the vineyards of his home area. This episode is for anyone interested in the craft of a winemaker charting their own course while navigating the immense challenges to make exceptional wines that narrate the story of their place of origin.follow Juanvi on IG @rubus_juanviClick here for more on Juanvi Viticultor The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textTalented and NPR-voiced De Maison Spirits/NoLo manager, Annie Beebe-Tron, decodes the future of French whisky in the US by drawing a circle around the next important narrative in the landscape of artisan spirits by highlighting one of the great up-and-coming French Whisky Distilleries on the scene: T.O.S. Distillery in the Hauts-de-France - a young venture already making waves within the sea of the whisky world. Quietly, French whiskey has experienced a remarkable transformation over the last two decades, with over 100 distilleries now dotting the French landscape. On this episode, Annie walks us through a primer on French Whisky and the protected areas, and highlights  T.O.S. 'Artesia' Pure Malt Whisky, a single malt, single distilled whiskey matured in ex-bourbon casks with a whisper of French oak. The Genièvre 'Boutefeu', a traditional, un-aged, grain-based spirit from the area aromatized with juniper berries. And finally, one of the rare Eau-de-Vie de Bière in the US, the T.O.S. 'Humulus'. Seeped in the aroma of local terroir and slow fermentation, these handcrafted spirits bear testimony to T.O.S.'s respect for tradition, innovation and craft.For more Craft, Follow De Maison Spirits on IGVisit the T.O.S. Website HEREFollow T.O.S. on IG----The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textWinemaker and Master of Wine candidate Jose Mas gives a masterclass on Priorat through the lens of Costers del Priorat, an important producer in Priorat committed to preserving the history of this special place by honoring the deep traditions, indigenous grapes, and practices of the past in order to pass the history of Priorat along to future generations.  From the ancient Arabs and Carthusian monks to the magical slate soils on steep slopes and varied local grapes, this is the compelling story of a region that has risen from one of the poorest areas in Catalonia to become one of Catalonia's top five economies discovered through the visionary and meditative voice of Costers del Priorat winemaker, Jose Mas Barberá.  For deeper information on Costers del Priorat and availability in the US, click here. Follow Jose Mas on IG: @jmasbarberaFollow Costers del Priorat on IG: @costersdelprioratThe Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers

Send a textMurray Paterson is the founder of Muri Drinks (@MuriDrinks), a revolutionary Non-Alcoholic Fermented Blends company in Copenhagen making indescribable and delicious drinks that are leading the flavor charge in the white-hot NA (No ABV) marketplace. In this engaging and insightful conversation, Murray shares the challenges of crafting non-alcoholic beverages that do not compromise on flavor. He discusses the drawbacks of traditional de-alcoholization methods, introduces us to the unique techniques he uses to create his different drinks: Passing Clouds , Yamilé, Nuala and explains the inspiration and mission of Muri drinks. You can find and purchase Muri Passing Clouds Sparkling White, Muri Yamilé Sparkling Rosé and Muri Nuala Still Red at Boisson along with numerous incredible specialty shops across the USA and find Muri poured at some of the greatest restaurants in the country. For more info on Muri, click here. To inquire for the availability Muri for your restaurant or specialty store in NY/NJ, please send an inquiry to [email protected] Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections ---------For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name----If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ----Original Music by @juliantamers