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podcast· 1h 19m· Ep 124Circling the Wagons | Pizza, Perspective & the Tri-Valley
No guest this week—just the three of us circling the wagons. In our first hosts-only episode of Through the Grapevine , we take a little time to catch up, reflect, and talk through some of the things we've been seeing in our industries and around the Livermore Valley. We start locally with a question that's been hard to ignore lately: How many pizza and ice cream shops can one town have? Beyond the jokes, it opens up a larger conversation about small business, hospitality, what consumers are asking for, and what a growing collection of similar concepts might tell us about where the industry is headed. Matt shares some reflections from traveling around the country and getting the opportunity to sit at the table with peers and colleagues in the CrossFit industry as a subject matter expert. We talk about what a privilege those invitations can be—and the years of work, relationships, experience, and credibility that often happen long before someone gets the call. Jeremy also gets candid ab
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Why this hungry California wine company is betting on the world’s most polarizing grape
WarRoom Cellars buys distressed wine brands. Its acquisition of Pacific Rim, which focuses on Riesling, is the company’s biggest gamble yet.
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UC Davis students create and sell small-batch wines to support winemaking program
UC Davis students are learning the art of winemaking through the Hilgard 631 program, where they create small-batch wines that are now available for public purchase to support the program.
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🎧📺Dunham Cellars John Blair Vino Lingo Video
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature John Blair, President & Partner, Dunham Cellars, Walla Walla, Washington, defining the term “Shiner”. Learn m...
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Not WALL-E Unless We Allow It, Said She
This is a “How wine companies can reduce their carbon footprint when using the internet” story. It’s a passion of mine to find ways to save the earth. Actually, in July of 1995, I wrote an unusual story for the time. It wasn’t about “Cabs,” it was about “Cats.” I would tell people about my […] The post Not WALL-E Unless We Allow It, Said She first appeared on Wine Blog .
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Chehalem Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé Review
Harmonious, refreshing and lip-smacking, we review the Chehalem Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Rosé. This rosé is made from 100% Pinot ... Read more
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Afternoon Brief, August 6
Is the Wine Crisis Just Another Phase?: In her three years as president of one of the leading U.S. wine marketing research groups, Liz Thach has seen plenty of industry dips. But, as she ends her tenure as president of the Wine Market Council, she sees reasons to expect those slumps to turn around...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Finger Lakes Wine Producers Persevere Despite Hardships
SPECIAL REPORT: Finger Lakes Wine Producers Persevere Despite Hardships
videoEp. 2780 The Bridge between the Past and the Future of Wine with Serena Costanzo from Palmento Co...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2780 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Alberto Rivera IWA is in conversation with Serena Costanzo from the Palmento Costanzo winery on the northern slope of Mount Etna. The conversation explores the vineyard's use of the traditional Alberello Etneo training system, the restoration of the estate’s 18th-century lava stone Palmento, and the local native varieties used to produce authentic Etna DOC wines. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s host: Alberto Rivera began his wine journey after serving as a diplomat at the Mexican Embassy in Japan. He later developed a private wine collection and hosted exclusive tastings before becoming Italian Wine Director for a Latin American online platform, where he educated wine professionals on Italian wine and culture. In 2024, Alberto earned the title of Italian Wine Ambassador through the Vini
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🎧📺Defining Success as the #1 Bar in the World: Handshake Speakeasy | The Buildout
Handshake Speakeasy seems to be everywhere these days, from starring in commercials for 1800 Tequila to being named the number one bar in the world. For anyo...
podcast· 30:28Chef Alon Shaya and June Hersh Preserve Food Memories from WWII Survivors & Heroes
What does the memory of a family meal mean to you? For survivors of World War II and the Holocaust, food memories provided an important emotional connection to families lost and traditions preserved. Chef/Restaurateur Alon Shaya and Culinary Historian/Author June Hersh, co-authored "Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival," This cookbook features 10 diverse, moving accounts of Holocaust survivors and WWII heroes and cherished recipes. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( www.talk4radio.com ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( www.talk4media.com ). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( www.talk4media.com ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( www.talk4podcasting.com ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-l
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Chef Alon Shaya and June Hersh Publish "Memories of a Good Meal"
What are your cherished food memories? For survivors of World War II and the Holocaust, food memories provided an emotional connection to families lost and traditions preserved as they struggled to survive the war. Chef/Restaurateur Alon Shaya and Culinary Historian/Author June Hersh, have written "Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival," featuring 10 diverse, moving accounts of Holocaust survivors and WWII heroes and cherished recipes. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( www.talk4radio.com ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( www.talk4media.com ). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( www.talk4media.com ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( www.talk4podcasting.com ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-tabl
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People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows
People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows
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Johnson Brothers Announces Expanded Partnership with William Grant & Sons Across the Midwest
August 6, 2026 (Saint Paul, MN) — Johnson Brothers, a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, today announced the expansion of its partnership with William Grant & Sons, [...]
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Merry’s Irish Cream Liqueur Unveils Elegant New Bottle Design
Most-Awarded Irish Cream Lineup Debuts Refreshed Packaging While Offering a First Look at New Dubai Chocolate Innovation Arriving This Fall August 6, 2026 (Co. Tipperary, IE) — Merry’s Irish Cream [...]
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Stereograph
Sally Blum makes some beautiful wines for Stereograph. Some great wines out of Napa, Stereograph is a collaboration between winemaker Sally Johnson Blum and her husband Max. They are part of SJB Winemaking, a full-service winemaking firm providing winemaking services for a number of small brands both in Napa Valley and and outside of the valley. Sally makes the wines while Max creates the labels and packaging. Sally has a Master’s in Winemaking from UC Davis formerly working at St. Francis Winery for 8 years before moving to Pride Vineyards winemaker for 15 years. She makes some beautiful wines for The Walls in Washington State. I love her new wines. Check out the amazing 2025 Stereograph Semillon (OB, 94) which is hugely complex and beautifully-textured stuff. Learn more at https://www.stereographwines.com/ and here are my reviews of the new Stereograph Wines. 2025 Stereograph Fiano- A dense and hedy bottling, the 2025 Stereograph Fiano offers rich melon and kiwi flavors alongside its
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California Wineries Mobilize Online as Second Annual “Family Winemakers Month” Officially Kicks Off
August 6, 2026 (Sacramento, CA) — Today marks the official start of the second annual Family Winemakers Month, prompting independent, family-owned wineries across California to launch a coordinated digital movement. [...]
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📺Is Natural Wine Actually Worth the Risk?
Cloudy, fizzy, a little bit sour, and somehow the most argued-over stuff on any wine list. You've seen the word plastered everywhere and probably wondered if...
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vinSUITE Announces 2026 Wine Club Symposium, a Free Event Built to Strengthen the Wine Club Community
Hosted by vinSUITE, the free two-day event brings specialists from across the wine industry together to answer one question: what’s working for wine clubs right now. August 6, 2026 (Napa, [...]
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The Duckhorn Portfolio Announces Recipients of Its 2026 Founders Fund Grants
August 6, 2026 (St. Helena, CA) — The Duckhorn Portfolio (“Duckhorn” or the “Company”) announced today the six recipients of their 2026 Founders Fund Grants. Established in 2020, The Duckhorn [...]
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Il Migliore Vino dell'Estate 2026: Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Le Macchiarelle 2020, Tenuta Fanti
Filippo ed Elisa Fanti conducono con successo la tenuta di famiglia, fra le principali cantine del territorio del Brunello di Montalcino. Stupenda espressione del Sangiovese, la Riserva Vigna Le Macchiarelle che, nell'annata 2020, esprime classe ed eleganza, di sontuosa personalità e pulizia, rappresenta l'apice dell'importante produzione della Tenuta Fanti. Un magnifico Brunello di Montalcino capace di conquistare i Cinque Diamanti DiWineTaste e il titolo di migliore vino dell'Estate 2026.
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Napa Valley’s Memento Mori and Vida Valiente Winery Co-Founder Publishes the Empty Center: Permission, Connection, and What We Build When the Future Is Uncertain
The co-founder of three Napa wineries and three-time cancer survivor has put into words the ethos behind his 100-point cult labels: mortality as fuel to live fully and lift others. [...]
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New Wine Market Council Study Unlocks the Future of Wine Communication Across Generations
New national study identifies the messages, media channels, and emotional connections that resonate with Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers. August 6, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — Wine Market [...]
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Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Welcomes Mandy Bauer as Membership and Partnerships Manager
Aug. 6, 2026 (Paso Robles, CA) — The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) is pleased to announce Mandy Bauer as its new membership and partnerships manager. In her role, [...]