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Another impromptu BBQ Sessions. A quick birthday dinner allowed for some BBQ'ing with the usual suspects. Join Darryl and I for a quick chat as we have a glass of wine and cook up some steak and salmon. We also talk about planning our upcoming trip this summer to head back to France.  Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ianswinetruths/   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

An impromptu BBQ Sessions. Christmas time saw a chance for some BBQing with the usual suspects. Join Darryl and Travis and I for a quick chat as we have a glass of wine and cook some ribs. We also talk about a Burgundian road trip through Pommard.  Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ianswinetruths/   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Join our conversation with Trini, the owner of Gracianna. He managed to sneak away from harvest for a few minutes while we did a tasting to talk about the history behind the Gracianna name and label. We spent a few minutes chatting about this recent harvest and their award winning pinot. Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Check them out when you are in Sonoma! https://www.gracianna.com/   Gracianna Winery and their Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/graciannawinery/       Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-   https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/   Special Thanks to Matt for the use of the photo of Trini, check him out here- https://www.instagram.com/brizadle/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ianswinetruths/   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Join our conversation with two veterans of the hospitality industry as we discuss BC and Ontario Wines, the service industry, and their move to Ontario to start using their decades of knowledge to share and grow future generations in the industry. We talk about all the things going on in their lives, and there is always plenty. From their own projects, consulting, and their hospitality training, we dive deep into all areas. Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy! Info related to Christopher and Edwyn's restaurant leadership training program-     RL101 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/restaurantleadershiprl101/   Edwyn's site http://ultrateamdev.ca/   Christopher's site http://tmg-hospitality.ca/     Christoper and Edwyn's Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/ultrateamdev/ https://www.instagram.com/tmgthemcfaddengroup/     Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-   https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ianswinetruths/   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Long time friend of the show and friend of the vine Katie Truscott and I sit down at Kitsch Wines as she pours me some of the lovely Kitsch Wines lineup.  We talk about all the things going on in her life, and there is always plenty. From her work at Kitsch Wines, her work for the Naramata Bench Winery Association, and the recent acquisition of 1 Mill Road Winery with her boyfriend Ben Bryant, there is always something going on in Katie's world. We talk, we reminisce, and we drink pinot, of course.   Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy! Article on Katie and Ben's winery acquisition- https://myvancity.ca/2022/08/04/one-of-canadas-most-coveted-niche-wineries-changes-hands-in-an-exciting-transition/   1 Mill Road- https://www.1millroad.ca/   Kitsch Wines- https://www.kitschwines.ca/   Katie and her Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/katies.wine.life/   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-   https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ianswinetruths/   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Long time friend of the show and friend of the vine Grayson Riordon and I sit down at Black Swift Vineyards as he pours me some of the latest offerings from his bevy of beauties.  Located in West Kelowna under the Jason Parkes Customs stable of wineries, Grayson pours and talks, I drink and listen. It's a beautiful combination.    Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy! Black Swift Vineyards- https://blackswiftvineyards.com/   Grayson and his Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/graysonriordon/   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-   https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ianswinetruths/   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Join us as we discuss how Chuck got his start into wine, including some of his earliest mentors. We also discuss the Southern wine culture, the wine scene in Mississippi and some in depth discussion into the representation of women, minorities and colour in wine. We also touch on an initiative called The Southern Sommelier Collective.     Chuck Nix, CSW is a rising star sommelier in the Southern wine scene. Chuck can be found in Jackson, Miss. at Bravo Italian Restaurant, where he curates their wine list and hosts amazing wine dinners and educational sessions. They can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/bravobuzz/    Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   The Southern Sommelier Collective referenced in this episode can be found here- https://southern-sommelier-collective.raisely.com/   Chuck's Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/beardedwineaux/   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-   https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ianswinetruths/   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Join us as we discuss how Sarah got her start into wine, including how art played a role and still does, her passion for Italian wine, the Hong Kong micro-wine culture, and some in depth discussion into the MW program. Plus, discover how Sarah has kept her magic of wine through her visual tasting notes.   Sarah Heller MW is a wine expert, visual artist and television host based in Hong Kong and at 32 is the youngest female Master of Wine and Asia-Pacific’s youngest. Sarah created the branded platform called Radix to engage with projects targeting a new generation of wine lovers in Asia and beyond.  Among these, she is a partner and the buyer for the Almásy Collection of wines, brand ambassador and design collaborator for Lucaris Crystal, sits on the faculty of the Vinitaly International Academy, and is the wine editor for Asia Tatler.    Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Sarah's website can be found here- http://sarahheller.com/   The Champagne article referenced in this episode from Sarah in Tatler Asia can be found here- https://www.tatlerasia.com/collection/champagne-guide-2022   Sarah's Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/sarahhellermw/   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-   https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram- http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Lawrence and I met in London in 2018, when he graciously had me on his show, Interpreting Wine. Since that time, he has begun to develop and focus his show into one that listeners immerse themselves as he dives into not only wine, but food, hospitality, the London wine scene, various wine series, and much more.   Part II continues the conversation as we delve into his recent Oregon winemaker series. Lawrence and I also talk about what makes a good guest and some of our favourite episodes, which not surprisingly, include the same guests.      Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Lawrence and his show can be found here- https://www.interpretingwine.com/   His Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/interpretingwine/   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Lawrence and I met in London in 2018, when he graciously had me on his show, Interpreting Wine. Since that time, he has begun to develop and focus his show into one that listeners immerse themselves as he dives into not only wine, but food, hospitality, the London wine scene, and much much more.   He started developing episodes into dedicated wine series, with multiple shows geared towards various topics, regions, importers, or other areas. He has had success not only in the wine trade, but also with novice listeners as he seeks to educate, inform, and entertain.      Join us as we reminisce about the beginnings of his show, and in Part II, we go into what the future holds for Interpreting Wine.      Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Lawrence and his show can be found here- https://www.interpretingwine.com/   His Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/interpretingwine/   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

I sit down and talk Oregon Pinot with Dave and Lois Cho of Cho Wines. Dave cut his teeth making wines in California before starting on this independent venture of creating some of the world's greatest expressions of pinot noir.    Dave and Lois join me from their home in California, as we discuss their Canadian roots, Dave's start into food and wine, their various expressions of pinot that Dave is making, Lois and her Cho Wines social media presence and much much more.      Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   This episode is dedicated to Tony Eyles, who was a fun loving guy taken suddenly from us on Sept. 8, 2021. Forever in our hearts.  Please see the go fund me set up to assist their family.  https://gofund.me/08b9cab2     Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

I sit down and talk English Premier League with some mates, as we enjoy some wine, whisky and cocktails. Join me for this one off Fantasy talk special, where all things FPL are debated.   Fellow Friends of the Vine Marty and Cody are joined by guests Nick and Omari as our fantasy teams and the upcoming season get the full scrutiny. This one off show was a blast to record with some great friends.      Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Join Steve, Nick and I as we delve into the world of wine and whisky investment. Started 10 years ago, Steve Bishop began Elite Wine and Whisky in London. Joined a year later by Nick Green, these two, and their team navigate the world of investments, focusing mostly on Scottish whisky, Bordeaux and Burgundy. We chat about investing in Californian wines given the volatility of the recent wildfires, the ups and downs of their company coming out of the pandemic, the beauty of visiting distilleries in Scotland and much much more.       We also go into their upcoming re-branding, expansion to Scotland and some fun new bottling and cask options upcoming.     Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Follow Elite Wine and Whisky and their journey thru their Instagram.   https://www.instagram.com/elitewineandwhisky/   Steve and Nick and the rest of the team at Elite Wine and Whisky can be found here on their website- https://elitewineandwhisky.com/   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Join Jonah Beer and I as we discuss the fine wine world that is Napa Valley. Jonah shares the last couple decades of being involved in all things Napa, and his decision to leave Frog's Leap Winery after 18 years.    In this episode, we delve into his wine journey from washing glasses at Stag's Leap Winery, to become general manager of Frog's Leap, to taking the plunge and venturing out with his wife Sara on their own project, Pilcrow Wine. We also chat wine tasting, his amazing wine contacts, and being part of the Somm TV family.     Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Follow Jonah's story thru his Instagram.   https://www.instagram.com/jonah.beer/   Jonah and Sara Beer can be found through their new project, Pilcrow Wine https://www.pilcrow-wine.com/   They can also be found through True North Wine Merchants   https://www.truenorthwines.com/   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Join Eric, Justin and I as we talk about wine and cigars. So many similarities in how to approach both areas, we delve into some of those in our chat. As co-hosts of their own show, they have a great podcasting style, as they are known to shoot the breeze about all sorts of cigar topics and about life in general. Based in New York, they publish a new show each Friday, with some additional youtube or instagram live content from time to time.    In this episode, we go into cigar culture, wine and cigars and how to pair them, how they got into cigars, and how they got into cigar related content on social media. For them, it was taking the cigar club feel and turning that into an online experience.    Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Their new website can be found here- with links to their podcast stream, youtube channel, Instagram pages, and the members only section of their content-  https://www.burndownpodcast.com/     Justin and Eric can be found on their Burn Down Instagram page and their own individual pages-   Burn Down IG https://www.instagram.com/burndownpodcast/   Justin's IG- https://www.instagram.com/thedappercigar/   Eric's IG- https://www.instagram.com/brothercigar_/     Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Join Daryl and I for another edition of The BBQ Sessions. A short episode this time, we delve into talking a bit about fortified wines, wine and cigars and I tell Daryl about some of my recent podcast guests. Mostly you hear us drinking rosé and drooling over the pistachio crusted salmon.     Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Rafael de Lima is a wine bar owner which features wine tastings and wine experience tours based in Porto, Portugal. Rafa also started running online wine sessions as he finishes his WSET diploma studies and to try and continue to connect socially with others while we deal with the lack of travel and social interaction during this pandemic.   His online sessions include "Wines by the Fireplace", which features a casual conversation to educate and answer questions related to different regions.     Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy! Rafa's Instagram can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/rafaeldelima91   Rafa's wine bar and wine experiences can be found on his website- https://www.rafaeldelima.com/    Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Starting the New Year with a 2020 Recap Show. Join us as we discuss the year that was 2020 and how it affected the Friends Of The Vine show. We talk about some of the big topics that hit the wine industry from 2019 and 2020, and what this year (2021) will look like for the show.          I finish the show with some highlight soundbites from a few of my favourite episodes from 2020. Those include my conversations with Brenna Quigley, MS Sabato Sagaria, Bobbie Burgess, Brett Thiessen, Grayson Riordon and Matt Landry.    Thank you to all the loyal listeners who stick by me as the number of episodes last year was less than expected. I'm looking forward to producing more shows in 2021!!     Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Randy Ullom and I talk all things Chardonnay. Ever since the acronym ABC came to light 25 years ago in the NY Times, wine drinkers have debated this polarizing grape. We discuss the legacy of the world's most popular grape, and discover what the current wine world thinks on this topic. As well, we talk about Randy's entry into wine back in the 1970's, his degree in viticulture and enology, and he shares some fun stories about how he got the wine bug while skiing in Chile.          Winemaster Randy Ullom and his signature moustache have overseen the production of Kendal Jackson wines since 1997. As the winemaker for the number-one selling Chardonnay in America for 28 years, Randy is an authority on the subject. He’s been making wine since the 1970’s and with Kendall-Jackson for 28 harvests; he has perfected the winemaking techniques that other winemakers have mimicked for years.    Our audio conversation was recorded over Zoom video conferencing with Randy on his cell phone, pulled over in his car somewhere in Mendocino County, California. While his battery died.    Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy! Kendall Jackson Wines can be found here-   https://www.kj.com/ - Randy's photo with thanks from Nicole Berrio of QUINN PR.   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/

Brenna Quigley is a geologist and founder of the Roadside Terroir podcast. In this episode we go into how she got into wine, the natural connection between wine and geology and her love of both, women in the wine world, the wine community, the complicated geological terroir that is Alsace, blind tasting with her friend and mentor Rajat Parr, grapes she couldn't live without, and many many segues. A lot of segues. We also talk about why and how Brenna got into creating her podcast and what she has in mind for future seasons.   Brenna received her Bachelor’s Degree in Aquatic Biology and Geology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2012, and her Masters in Geology in 2015. Her research focused on geologic mapping and structural geology (how and why rocks deform). She has also worked extensively in the mining industry where she further developed her skills in geologic mapping and interpretation, soil sampling, and geophysical surveying. Today Brenna works with wine professionals in all areas of the trade, from growers in France to importers and buyers in the US, in order to precisely define the most impactful elements of their terroirs in a relevant and approachable manner. Her work takes her all over the world, from Santa Barbara to Burgundy to Austria.    Our audio conversation was recorded over Zoom video conferencing from her residence in Napa Valley, California.   Get ready for a fun conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy! Brenna's Instagram content can be found here-   https://www.instagram.com/brennaquigley/    The Roadside Terroir podcast can be found here-   https://www.roadsideterroir.com/ - Brenna's photo courtesy of Summer Staeb.   Photos and liner notes of all guests appearing on the show can be found on our website-     https://friendsofthevine.podbean.com/    For podcast updates and to follow the show as we source out future guests look us up on Instagram-   http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths   All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine-   They can be followed here: https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/