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- podcast· 1h 07m· Ep 885
Doug & Dionne Irvine: Oral History Interview
This interview is with Doug & Dionne Irvine of Irvine & Roberts Vineyards. In this interview, Doug and Dionne talk about moving to Ashland to raise their family, discovering a love for wine in Europe, and beginning their brand. Dionne shares about growing up in Los Angeles county until high school, when her family moved to Brookings. Though she now realizes that she developed a fondness for Oregon at that time, she went back to California after graduation and started her real estate career. She met Doug when he came to her to purchase a house. Doug talks about growing up on a ranch near Jacksonville and moving to Huntington Beach for high school. He went to college at UC Irvine and stayed in the area after graduation. He also played baseball growing up, and for a short stint in Australia. Later in the interview, Doug and Dionne discuss moving back to Oregon to raise their daughters. Unbeknownst to them, they had purchased a site that was perfect for growing Burgundian varietals like Pi
- podcast· 1h 37m· Ep 884
Brian Gruber: Oral History Interview
This interview is with Brian Gruber of Irvine & Roberts Vineyards. In this interview, Brian talks about growing up in Minnesota and then attending the Air Force Academy. He talks about his career in the military, including some of the specific projects he worked on. He then talks about his growing interest in wine, first as a consumer and then his desire to grow his own grapes and make his own wine. He talks about the decision to move to Oregon and the various places he has worked in the industry, including helping to found Barrel 42 and now making wine at Irvine & Roberts. He speaks about the growth of the industry, his own vineyard in the Rogue Valley, and what comes next. This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Irvine & Roberts Vineyards in Grants Pass on March 16, 2026. Thank you to the Oregon Wine Board for generously supporting this interview as part of our Southern Oregon 2026 tour!
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Whisky Drunk
In high school, to be “whisky drunk” was to be ready for a fight. It was a quick shorthand to say someone drunk was easily riled or ornery, and it meant to steer clear or be prepared to throw fists. Whisky’s predisposition to incite violence in my high school stemmed largely from the over consumption … Continue reading Whisky Drunk →
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Tintilla Corchuelo 2018, Bodegas Luis Pérez
Bill Bolloten tastes a Tintilla that expresses the wilder side of Cádiz
video2021 LYTTON ESTATE SYRAH
Watch Lytton Springs Viticulture Manager Mauro Maldonado taste and talk about the 2021 Lytton Estate Syrah. Learn more: https://bit.ly/21LESyrah
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EP 13 - David Blackmore of Glenmorangie & Ardbeg
This week's guest on Spirits of Whisk(e)y is David Blackmore, Global Master Ambassador at Glenmorangie and Ardbeg. Listen as the Edinburgh native shares his colorful whiskey journey, plus enjoy some lively cocktail talk and learn how to pair food with two of Scotland's more storied single malt whiskies.
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podcast· 44:43Explore the Diverse, Unique Wines of France's Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is the third largest wine region in France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that extends west to east from the Atlantic Ocean to the peaks of the Massif Central. This diverse landscape along France's longest river produces many world-class wines, including whites Muscadet, Vouvray, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé and Savennières, Rosé d'Anjou, Chinon and Saumur-Champigny reds, Crémant de Loire sparkling wines and Quarts de Chaume sweet wines. Many are produced by independent vignerons. 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-ta
podcast· 26:40· S5E15$50 vs $150 vs $800 | Burgundy Pinot Noir
What’s the real difference between a $50 bottle of Burgundy and an $800 one ? In this episode of Got Somme, we do a sophisticated tasting with Master Sommelier Carlos Santos to break down three Pinot Noirs from Burgundy at completely different price points. This is not just about taste. It’s about rarity, terroir, production, and whether any of that actually shows up in the glass. We’re putting it to the test: • $50 Burgundy (entry-level) • $150 Village-level wine • $800 Grand Cru (Thanks to the https://frenchwinecentre.com/) And asking the question every wine drinker wants answered:Is expensive wine actually worth it? You’ll learn: - What you’re really paying for in high-end wine - The difference between Bourgogne, Village, and Grand Cru - How sommeliers think about value vs prestige Whether most people can actually taste the differenceIf you’ve ever stood in a bottle shop wondering where your money should go… this episode is for you. Glassware used: RIEDEL 'Performance' Pinot Noir Us
video2023 SYRAH GRENACHE MATARO
Watch Lytton Springs Cellar Master Oscar Herrera taste and talk about the 2023 Syrah Grenache Mataro. Learn more: https://bit.ly/23LE-SGM
video2023 BOATMAN ZINFANDEL
Watch Lytton Springs Cellar Master Oscar Herrera taste and talk about the 2023 Boatman Zinfandel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/23Boatman
video2021 BUCHIGNANI RANCH ZINFANDEL
Watch Lytton Springs Assistant Winemaker Michael Bairdsmith taste and talk about the 2021 Buchignani Ranch Zinfandel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/21BuchZin
video2025 LYTTON ESTATE ROSÉ
Watch Lytton Springs Winemaker Shauna Rosenblum taste and talk about the 2025 Lytton Estate Rosé. Learn more: https://bit.ly/25LERose
podcast· 17:04Alcohol Isn't The Cause Of Your Hangover & The Cure You Didn't Know You Needed
Hey beautiful listener 💋 This week’s challenge? Throw a better party . Not for your friends— for your life . We’re not talking balloons and cake (unless you want that)—we’re talking energy. Mood. Vibe. Frequency. Whether you’re waking up hungover or just heavy with life, this episode is a big warm hug and a nudge to try one thing that shifts you back into alignment with the woman you want to be. Take yourself on a coffee walk. Smile at strangers. Put on some music and dance in your kitchen. Seriously—sometimes it’s that simple. You’re not solving for alcohol. You’re solving for aliveness, regulation, and the space to hold your real emotions—yes, even the exciting ones. ✨ Here’s what we get into: Why your hangover isn’t really about alcohol What “throw a better party” means and how to do it today The nervous system's role in holding pleasure, excitement, and desire A personal DJ win that made me feel like I could explode with joy (and how I did it without a drink) 💌 Tell me how you th
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"Irish Roots" with Mimi Tallo
Mimi Tallo grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a northeastern, blue-collar town. She was surrounded by dysfunction, abuse, and addiction. She was also surrounded by relatives she didn't find out were relatives until she dove into her genealogy. Mimi talks about her upbringing and her father's life-long belief that he was Sicilian and how it shaped him and their family. He was, at it turns out, Irish. Mimi is a speaker, author, and podcast maven. Access to her books and story are at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mimi-Tallo/author/B09FJ4K65Y?ref=ap_rdr&ccs_id=1efbf676-940e-40e8-bfea-5065d5941dc7 , and her podcast can be found at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-heard-empower-yourself/id1680364703 . Her previous podcast about her memoir, "Raised by Wolves Trapped by Demons," can be heard at https://ataapodcast.com/raised-by-wolves-trapped-by-demons/ The views and opinions of the guests on this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and do not necessarily represent those of the host or
videoNew Wines Are Here! 🍷 Jeremy Wine Co Wine Club Release #1 of 2026 🎉
It’s here… our first Wine Club release of 2026! 🎉🍷 Jeremy is giving you the inside scoop on the newest wines & vintages hitting the lineup, and trust us—you’re going to want these in your cellar! 👀🍇 📦 Wine Club Pickup Party 🗓 Saturday, January 31 ⏰ 12–4 PM 📍 Lockeford Winery & Estate Club members: come taste, pick up your wines, and celebrate the start of another delicious year with us! 🥂 Not a member yet? This is your sign! 😉
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Volume 11, Episode 10 – Alexandria Brewing Company Is Coming To West Chester, Ohio!
This Episode of Cincy Brewcast features Alexandria Brewing Company and their upcoming expansion to West Chester Ohio. The post Volume 11, Episode 10 – Alexandria Brewing Company Is Coming To West Chester, Ohio! appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome .
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The Gin Cooperative Awards 2023 Finalists
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podcast· 45:56· Ep 126Judgment of Paris at 50: Still Relevant? Esther Mobley’s take plus her 10 Years at the San Francisco Chronicle Covering a Changing Wine Industry, Ep 126
We’re popping the cork on a milestone moment, the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, the legendary blind tasting that shocked the wine world and put California wine on the global map in a big way. To help us unpack what it all meant then and what it means now, we’re joined by wine journalist Esther Mobley, formerly of the San Francisco Chronicle. We’ll chat about how that legendary showdown reshaped the wine scene, what’s changed over the last five decades in California and where things are headed next. Plus we’ll get to know Esther, her path into wine, what’s next for her since departing the Chronicle. During Esther’s tenure at the Chron, extreme wildfires raged through Napa,Sonoma, the Santa Cruz Mountains and more. Then came the pandemic when people stocked up on wine and booze to drink at home. Yet post pandemic America’s thirst for wine is drying up. We also saw Napa Valley becoming increasingly and some say too expensive to visit. As Esther leaves the Chronicle for a new
podcast· 43:32#241. El legado de Michel Rolland
En este nuevo episodio de ReWine exploramos el legado de Michel Rolland, una de las figuras más influyentes —y también más polémicas— en la historia del vino moderno. Un hombre que transformó la manera en que se hace y se entiende el vino a nivel global: desde Burdeos hasta Argentina, desde Napa hasta España. Hablamos de su impacto en variedades como el Malbec, su papel como “enólogo volador” y cómo su estilo marcó una generación entera de vinos… pero también abrió el debate sobre la estandarización y la pérdida de identidad. ¿Genio o villano? ¿Revolucionario o responsable de una homogenización del gusto? Este episodio no busca dar una respuesta definitiva, sino entender a profundidad a una figura que cambió el rumbo del vino para siempre. Una conversación sobre pasión, influencia y los límites de la perfección en el mundo del vino.
videoDessert in a glass or dinner’s best friend, do you think port is underrated? 🍇
Let us know your thoughts 🤔 Full video on The Wine Show, streaming on YouTube!
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podcast· 6:46▻ Bordeaux 2025: Part 2
Jane Anson and Sarah Kemp are halfway through the Bordeaux 2025 tastings, with Jane having tasted over 500 wines, and Sarah trying to catch up with 250. Listen in to hear their thoughts so far on the vintage, find out what’s new this year, and a sneak preview of some wines that have impressed. There is a special subscription discount offer to www.janeanson.com site, which will have full tasting notes and analysis of the vintage released on April 30th. Wine Conversations listeners can save 15% by entering the code GEP2515. Find out more at wine-conversation.com
videoLOW TANNIN WINE DinONE
A friend who loves red wine but can't handle 'big tannins' asked, "are there any LOW TANNIN WINES?" The answer's a BIG yes .. explained in this week's DOWNES IN ONE short animation video.
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Spend the Holidays in Paso Robles Wine Country
When winter rolls around, Paso Robles transforms from a bustling harvest destination into a cozy, peaceful escape. The crowds thin, the air cools, and the The post Spend the Holidays in Paso Robles Wine Country appeared first on Toast Tours .
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