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videoInterview - TRA Trade Show - Alex Sambvani - Slang.ai - Episode #184
This is my interview with Alex Sambvani of Slang.ai while attending the Texas Restaurant Association Trade Show in San Antonio in July of 2024. It's the seventh of a series of interviews from that trade show. We talk about their creative solution to using AI to create what they call a digital phone concierge. It can assist with restaurants receiving phone calls covering reservations, frequently asked questions, and more regardless of time of day or day of the week, or even how busy the restaurant may be. Links for the show: Slang.ai - https://www.slang.ai
videoInterview - TRA Trade Show - Ryan Shramek - Big Country Organic Brewing Co. - Episode #183
This is my interview with Ryan Shramek of Big Country Organic Brewing Co. while attending the Texas Restaurant Association Trade Show in San Antonio in July of 2024. It's the sixth of a series of interviews from that trade show. We talk about their lineup and being an organic brewery. Links for the show: Big Country Organic Brewing Co. - https://enjoybigcountry.com USDA - USDA Certified Organic: Understanding the Basics (start here to find out all the things on getting organic certification in the U.S.) - https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/organic-basics Fair Trade Certified (Fair Trade USA) - https://www.fairtradecertified.org From my Farming Practices Series (there are 11 episodes in total): Freestyle Fridays – Organic Farming – Episode #58 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/11/05/freestyle-fridays-organic-farming-episode-58 Freestyle Fridays – Organic Wine – Episode #60 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/11/12/freestyle-fridays-organic-wine-epis
videoInterview - TRA Trade Show - Gary Campbell - Wineview - Episode #182
This is my interview with Gary Campbell representing Wineview while attending the Texas Restaurant Association Trade Show in San Antonio in July of 2024. It's the fifth of a series of interviews from that trade show. We talk about their virtual wine list and how it can help guests and staff with choosing wines in a restaurant and BOH inventory management. Links for the show: Wineview - https://wineview.com Toast (Restaurant POS) - https://pos.toasttab.com
videoInterview - TRA Trade Show - Rick Young - Hayashi Brewery - Episode #181
This is my interview with Rick Young representing Hayashi Brewery (sake producer) while attending the Texas Restaurant Association Trade Show in San Antonio in July of 2024. It's the fourth of a series of interviews from that trade show. We taste through their line of sakes including one named after him! Links for the show: Hayashi Brewery (Minotengu) - Official website for them though it's in Japanese only - https://www.minotengu.co.jp Wikipedia - Glossary of sake terms - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_sake_terms Wikipedia - Sake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sake Wikipedia - Amazake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazake National Research Institute of Brewing (Official Japanese Government site concerning Sake - English verison) - https://www.nrib.go.jp/English/ National Research Institute of Brewing - A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Sake (everything you need to know about sake. All diagrams come from here) - https://www.nrib.go.jp/English/sake/pdf/guidesse01.p
videoInterview - TRA Trade Show - Takao Hyota - Moto-Teppen - Episode #180
s is my interview with Takao Hyoto representing Moto Teppen, which are two labels, while attending the Texas Restaurant Association Trade Show in San Antonio in July of 2024. It's the third of a series of interviews from that trade show. We talk and taste couple of their whiskies. Links for the show: Sake Solutions LLC (about the only site I could find about the whiskies) - Teppen: Rice Whisky (only 1 whisky is listed) - https://www.sakesolutionsllc.com/about-3 Sake Solutions LLC - MOTO (shochu) - https://www.sakesolutionsllc.com/team-1
videoInterview - TRA Trade Show - Jason Wyans - Yamazakura - Episode #179
This is my interview with Jason Wyans of Yamazakura while attending the Texas Restaurant Association Trade Show in San Antonio in July of 2024. It's the second of a series of interviews from that trade show. We talk and taste couple of their whiskies. Links for the show: Sasanokawa (maker of Yamazakura) - https://www.sasanokawa.co.jp/sasanokawa-shuzo-en/index.html MTC Sake - Yamazakura Single Malt by Sasakawa (I found this site with info about the first whisky) - https://www.mtcsake.com/products/p/yamazakura-single-malt-whisky Kishu-Kumano Distillery (maker of the other whisky, however the whisky in this video is not on their website) - https://kishukumano-distillery.com/en/ Sake Expert JFC International - Kumano Japanese Whisky Single Malt (I found this site that has some info about the Kumano Single Malt) - https://sakeexpert.jfc.com/product/85164/ Wine Enthusiast - What is Japanese Mizunara Oak and is it Worth It? - https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/spirits/what-is-japane
videoInterview - TRA Trade Show - Mark Bigdoli - Maverick Beverage - Episode #178
This is my interview with Mark Bigdoli of Maverick Beverage while attending the Texas Restaurant Association Trade Show in San Antonio in Juy of 2024. It's the first of a series of interviews from that trade show. We talk sake, specifically to a new, but really ancient way of making sake - doburoku. Be sure to check the links below for more info! Links for the show: Sake Times - Nigori and Doburoku: Similarly Cloudy, but Two Very Different Brews - https://en.sake-times.com/learn/nigori_and_doburoku Tokyo Weekender - Doburoku: Discover Japan’s Cloudy, Home-Brewed Sake (another article that give more details) - https://www.tokyoweekender.com/food-and-drink/doburoku-sake-japan/
videoSpecial - Texas Restaurant Association 2024 Trade Show - Part 1, Day 1 - Episode #177
Welcome to the Texas Restaurant Association's 2024 Trade Show! It was held in my home base of San Antonio so I was super excited to have gotten an invite to attend. Special Thanks to the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce for securing me free passes to the two day event! They have been a great partner the past few years allowing me to attend several Italian-focused events to not only get some fantastic interviews, but also be able to further my education about Italian wine. Today's show focuses on Day 1. Essentially I used Day 1 to check out many of the booths and then secure interviews on Day 2. So this is mostly a video showing some snippets of general trade show things with specifics coming in the next few episodes. Links for the show: Texas Restaurant Show (they already have the 2025 info up) - https://www.txrestaurantshow.com Italy-America Chamber of Commerce - https://italchamber.org Henry B. González Convention Center - https://www.sahbgcc.com Wikipedia - Henry B. González
video2025 - The Year Ahead for WWTV - Episode #176
Rather than a recap like everyone does at the end of the year, I'll give you my tentative plans for 2025. Nothing crazy in the works, just trying to juggle a few things. Links for the show: Texas Hill Country Wineries - Texas Hill Country Wine Symposium - https://texashillcountrywineries.org/products/2025-hill-country-wine-symposium Texas Wine & Grape Growers Association (TWGGA) - Annual Conference and Trade Show - https://www.txwines.org/annual-conference-trade-show/ Court of Master Sommeliers Americas - Advanced Sommelier Theory – Example Feedback Report - https://www.mastersommeliers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/24-ADV-Theory-Results-Feedback-Report-Example.pdf Court of Master Sommeliers Americas - Advanced Sommelier Practical & Tasting – Example Feedback Report - https://www.mastersommeliers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/24-ADV-Practical-Tasting-Results-Feedback-Report-Example.pdf Court of Master Sommeliers Europe 2024 Examination Syllabus (not sure when the 2025 will be
video2024 New Year's Eve Special - Episode #175
It's time for my New Year's Eve Special! In this episode I bought two sparklers and one was a free sample. First is the NV Tapiz Sparkling Torrontés. Next is a free sample, the NV Fiol Prosecco Extra Dry. Finally we have one of the most popular Champagnes in the world, the iconic NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Gift Tin. Links for the show: Bodega Tapiz - https://www.bodega-tapiz.com.ar/index-en.php South America Wine Guide - Tapiz - https://southamericawineguide.com/winery/winery-filters/wineries/argentina-wineries/tapiz-winery/ Wikipedia - Torrontés - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrontés Fiol Prosecco DOC - https://fiol.it Wikipedia - Fiol - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiol_Prosecco Wikipedia - Prosecco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosecco Veuve Clicquot - https://www.veuveclicquot.com/en-us/home Wikipedia - Veuve Clicqout - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veuve_Clicquot Wikipedia - Madame Clicquot Ponsardin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_Clicquot_Ponsar
video2024 Christmas Day Special - Episode #174
It's time for my Christmas Day Special! In this episode I bought four wines from the Sancerre region of France. Three are from the iconic Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy, their 2022 white, 2023 rosé, and 2020 red. Then another non-vintage rosé from Comte de la Chevalière, part of the Cave de Sancerre co-op. Links for the show: Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy - https://www.hippolyte-reverdy.fr/en/ Kermit Lynch (importer's website - it has pretty much all the info I used) - https://kermitlynch.com/grower/domaine-hippolyte-reverdy Cave de Sancerre (cooperative that makes Comte de la Chevalière) - https://www.vins-sancerre.com/en Decanter - Comte de la Chevalière, Rosé, Sancerre, Loire, France (their review of this wine) - https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/loire/comte-de-la-chevaliere-rose-sancerre-loire-france-80013 Grape Expectations (online merchant that had a few nuggets about the rosé) Comte de la Chevaliere Sancerre Rosé - https://www.grapex.com/national-portfolio/comte-de-la-c
video2024 Thanksgiving Day Special - Episode #173
It's time for my Thanksgiving Day Special! In this episode I bought three wines from California producer Turley Wine Cellars. I have a fun selection of three wines. Their 2023 Turley Zinfandel Rosé aka White Zin, the 2022 Turley "Bechtold Vineyard" Cinsault, and finally the 2022 Turley "Juvenile" Zinfandel. While the Juvenile should be pretty easy the find, the other two might present a challenge. Links for the show: Turley Wine Cellars - https://www.turleywinecellars.com Wikipedia - Helen Turley - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Turley Marcassin Vineyard (there's really nothing here other than sign up for a wait list) - https://marcassinvineyards.com Wikipedia - Zinfandel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinfandel Amazon - Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours Kindle Edition (affiliate link) - https://amzn.to/40DDMK0 Historic Vineyard Society (California) - https://historicvineyardsociety.org Old Vine Project (South Afri
videoMonster Chiller Thriller Wine XV - Episode #172
Mwhahahaha! It's time for Monster Chiller Thriller Wine XV! Time for a bit of a different take on my selection for this year. All the wines come from the same winery. A first! They are named after either an Archangel or Fallen Angel. The classic good vs. evil. While these wines may not be widely available, they should be of a much higher quality than your typical Halloween wine! Links for the show: Poggio Anima - https://www.poggioanima.com Le Ragnaie - https://leragnaie.com/en/ Wine Spectator - ROBERT CAMUTO MEETS…A Man at Montalcino’s Summit (article about Riccardo Campinoti) - https://www.winespectator.com/articles/a-man-at-montalcino-s-summit Vine Street Imports - https://vsimports.com Vine Street Imports - Poggio Anima page - https://vsimports.com/italy/poggio-anima/ Jasci & Marchesani (winery that makes the Abruzzo wines) - https://www.jasciemarchesani.it/en/ Curatolo Arini (winery that makes the Sicilian wines) - https://www.curatoloarini.com/en/home-curatolo-arini/ Wi
videoReviewing - 2019 Dominio Fournier - Episode #171
This is the 3rd part of a 3-part mini-series on wines from the Gonzalez Byass portfolio. All wines are free samples and I have free reign to review them how I wish. Today's wine is the 2019 Dominio Fournier. Links for the show: Dominio Fournier - https://dominiofournier.com/en Gonzalez Byass - https://www.gonzalezbyassusa.com Fournier Père et Fils (NOT part of Gonzalez Byass, just shares the same name and people may confuse the two) - https://www.fournier-pere-fils.com/en/ Wikipedia - Geographical indications and traditional specialities in the European Union - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographical_indications_and_traditional_specialities_in_the_European_Union Wikipedia - Autonomous communities of Spain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_communities_of_Spain Wikipedia - Ribera del Duero - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribera_del_Duero SevenFifty Daily - Ribera Del Duero - https://daily.sevenfifty.com/regions/ribera-del-duero/ Wine World TV - Reviewing - 2020 Beron
videoReviewing - 2020 Beronia Graciano - Episode #170
This is the 2nd part of a 3-part mini-series on wines from the Gonzalez Byass portfolio. All wines are free samples and I have free reign to review them how I wish. Today's wine is the 2020 Beronia Graciano. Links for the show: Bodegas Beronia - https://www.beronia.com/index.php/en Gonzalez Byass - https://www.gonzalezbyassusa.com Wikipedia - Rioja DOCa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rioja_DOCa Wikipedia - History of Rioja wine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Rioja_wine Wikipedia - Santiago de Compostela - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santiago_de_Compostela Wikipedia - Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santiago_de_Compostela_Cathedral Wikipedia - Geographical indications and traditional specialities in the European Union - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographical_indications_and_traditional_specialities_in_the_European_Union Wikipedia - Autonomous communities of Spain - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_communities_of_Spain
videoReviewing - 2019 Primus The Blend - Episode #169
This is the 1st part of a 3-part mini-series on wines from the Gonzalez Byass portfolio. All wines are free samples and I have free rein to review them how I wish. Today's wine is the 2019 Primus The Blend. Links for the show: Viña Neyen de Apalta (makers of Primus) - https://neyendeapalta.com Gonzalez Byass - https://www.gonzalezbyassusa.com Wine World TV - Freestyle Friday – Veramonte for Earth Day – Episode #37 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/04/16/freestyle-friday-veramonte-for-earth-day-episode-37 Wine World TV - Reviewing - 2020 Primus Carménère - Episode #166 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2024/08/12/reviewing-2020-primus-carmenere-episode-166 Wine World TV - Freestyle Fridays – Regenerative Agriculture – Episode #69 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/12/17/freestyle-fridays-regenerative-agriculture-episode-69 WWTV YouTube Channel - Farming Practices Playlist - Farming Practices Wikipedia - Syrah (Rise to Fame section) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syr
videoReviewing - 2020 Viña Montes Wings Carmenère - Episode #168
This is the sixth and final part of a 6-part series on Chilean Carménère. All wines are free samples and I have free reign to review them how I wish. Today's wine is the 2020 Viña Montes Wings Carmenère. Links for the show: Viña Montes - https://www.monteswines.com/en/ Wine World TV - Reviewing – 2021 Viña Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #112 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2023/02/20/reviewing-2021-vina-montes-limited-selection-sauvignon-blanc-episode-112 Wine World TV - Reviewing – Maipo vs. Colchagua Cab Part 1 – 2018 Miguel Torres Cordillera de las Cabernet Sauvignon – Episode #99 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2022/11/01/reviewing-maipo-vs-colchagua-cab-part-1-2018-miguel-torres-cordillera-de-las-cabernet-sauvignon-episode-97 Wine World TV - Freestyle Fridays (Monday Edition) – The Great California Cab Shootout Part 1.2 – Why Does Wine Cost So Much!? – Episode #48 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/09/27/freestyle-fridays-monday-edition-the-grea
videoReviewing - 2020 TerraNoble Costa CA 2 Carmenere - Episode #167
This is the fifth part of a 6-part series on Chilean Carménère. All wines are free samples and I have free rein to review them how I wish. Today's wine is the 2020 TerraNoble Carmenere Costa CA2. Links for the show: TerraNoble - https://terranoble.cl/en/home/ Wine World TV - Reviewing – Maipo vs. Colchagua Cab Part 3 – 2018 Viña TerraNoble Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva – Episode #103 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2022/11/14/reviewing-maipo-vs-colchagua-cab-part-3-2018-vina-terranoble-cabernet-sauvignon-gran-reserva-episode-99 Wine World TV - Reviewing – Maipo vs. Colchagua Cab Part 1 – 2018 Miguel Torres Cordillera de las Cabernet Sauvignon – Episode #99 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2022/11/01/reviewing-maipo-vs-colchagua-cab-part-1-2018-miguel-torres-cordillera-de-las-cabernet-sauvignon-episode-97 Wine World TV - Freestyle Fridays (Monday Edition) – The Great California Cab Shootout Part 1.2 – Why Does Wine Cost So Much!? – Episode #48 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/w
videoReviewing - 2020 Primus Carménère - Episode #166WWTV Ep 166 Primus Carmenere
This is the fourth part of a 6-part series on Chilean Carménère. All wines are free samples and I have free reign to review them how I wish. Today's wine is the 2020 Primus Carménère. Links for the show: Viña Neyen de Apalta (makers of Primus) - https://neyendeapalta.com SAG (Servicio Agricola y Ganadero - Agriculture and Livestock Service) - MODIFICA DECRETO N° 464, DE 1994, DEL MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA, QUE ESTABLECE ZONIFICACIÓN VITÍCOLA Y FIJA NORMAS PARA SU UTILIZACIÓN - https://normativa.sag.gob.cl/Publico/Normas/DetalleNorma.aspx?id=1118954 Wine World TV - Freestyle Friday – Veramonte for Earth Day – Episode #37 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/04/16/freestyle-friday-veramonte-for-earth-day-episode-37 Wine World TV - Freestyle Fridays – Regenerative Agriculture – Episode #69 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/12/17/freestyle-fridays-regenerative-agriculture-episode-69 Wine World TV - Reviewing – Maipo vs. Colchagua Cab Part 1 – 2018 Miguel Torres Cordillera de
videoReviewing - 2021 Viña Morandé Vitis Única Carmenère - Episode #165
This is the third part of a 6-part series on Chilean Carménère. All wines are free samples and I have free reign to review them how I wish. Today's wine is the 2021 Morandé Vitis Única Carmenère. Links for the show: Viña Morandé - https://www.morande.cl/web/english/ Wine World TV - Reviewing – 2020 Viña Morandé Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc – Episode #116 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2023/03/27/reviewing-2020-vina-morande-gran-reserva-sauvignon-blanc-episode-116 Wine World TV - Reviewing – Maipo vs. Colchagua Cab Part 1 – 2018 Miguel Torres Cordillera de las Cabernet Sauvignon – Episode #99 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2022/11/01/reviewing-maipo-vs-colchagua-cab-part-1-2018-miguel-torres-cordillera-de-las-cabernet-sauvignon-episode-97 Wine World TV - Freestyle Fridays (Monday Edition) – The Great California Cab Shootout Part 1.2 – Why Does Wine Cost So Much!? – Episode #48 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/09/27/freestyle-fridays-monday-edition-the-great-californi
videoReviewing - 2020 Invina Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Carménère - Episode #164
This is the second part of a 6-part series on Chilean Carménère. All wines are free samples and I have free rein to review them how I wish. Today's wine is the 2020 Invina Luma Chequén Gran Reserva Carmenere. Links for the show: Invina - https://www.invina.net/LUMAGR/index.html# Wine World TV - Reviewing – Maipo vs. Colchagua Cab Part 1 – 2018 Miguel Torres Cordillera de las Cabernet Sauvignon – Episode #99 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2022/11/01/reviewing-maipo-vs-colchagua-cab-part-1-2018-miguel-torres-cordillera-de-las-cabernet-sauvignon-episode-97 Wine World TV - Freestyle Fridays (Monday Edition) – The Great California Cab Shootout Part 1.2 – Why Does Wine Cost So Much!? – Episode #48 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/09/27/freestyle-fridays-monday-edition-the-great-california-cab-shootout-part-1-2-why-does-wine-cost-so-much-episode-48 SAG | Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (Chile's Ministry of Agriculture) - Resumen Ley N°18.455 (Chilean Wine Law, where Reserva and G
videoReviewing - 2021 Viña San Esteban In Situ Reserva Carmenere - Episode #163
I'm back with more reviews! I should be focusing on reviews till the end of 2024. This is the first part of a 6-part series on Chilean Carménère. All wines are free samples and I have free reign to review them how I wish. Today's wine comes from Viña San Esteban. Their 2021 In Situ Carmenère Reserva. Links for the show: In Situ (Viña San Esteban) - https://www.vse.cl/en/ Wine World TV - Reviewing – Maipo vs. Colchagua Cab Part 1 – 2018 Miguel Torres Cordillera de las Cabernet Sauvignon – Episode #99 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2022/11/01/reviewing-maipo-vs-colchagua-cab-part-1-2018-miguel-torres-cordillera-de-las-cabernet-sauvignon-episode-97 Wine World TV - Freestyle Fridays (Monday Edition) – The Great California Cab Shootout Part 1.2 – Why Does Wine Cost So Much!? – Episode #48 - https://www.wineworldtv.com/wwtv/2021/09/27/freestyle-fridays-monday-edition-the-great-california-cab-shootout-part-1-2-why-does-wine-cost-so-much-episode-48 Wine Grapes - Jancis Robinson - Pe
videoInterview - Yves de Launay - Château Angelus - Episode #162
In today's show I get to sit down with Yves de Launay, Executive Vice President Americas of Château Angelus. Yves led a masterclass and tasting of the château's wines that I was lucky enough to attend during my trip to Houston. We talk about the history of the château and the wines. Links for the show: Château Angelus - https://www.angelus.com/en/ Logis de la Cadène (Restaurant and Hotel in Saint-Émilion) - https://www.logisdelacadene.fr/en/ Le Gabriel - Place de la Bourse (Restaurant in Bordeaux) - https://le-gabriel-bordeaux.fr/en/ La Ferme 1544 (Their farm across the river from Bordeaux in the town of Saint-Loubès - French only website) - https://laferme1544.com/fr/ Wikipedia - Maya Angelou (the poet I referenced) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Angelou The Angelus Prayer (source of images) - https://theangelusprayer.com Decanter - Bordeaux 2021 harvest was 20% below 10-year average following spring frosts - https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/bordeaux-2021-harvest-was-
videoInterview - Luigi Gulino - HALOG - Episode #161
In today's show I get to sit down with Luigi Gulino of HALOG. A new company that produces a sort of "black box" for shipping high value assets. Born out of a need in the Oil & Gas Industry, I happened to get invited to his presentation during a recent trip to Houston for some wine events. I immediately saw a potential use case for wine shipping, especially international shipping. During our conversation we talk about other industries and products that may also benefit from the data collected by the HALOG device. Links for the show: HALOG (based in Houston) - https://www.halog.cloud OrangeDev (parent company out of Italy) - https://www.orangedev.it/?lang=en OTC Conference (link seems to automatically go to the current or next conference) - https://2025.otcnet.org