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I promise I’ll never tell you what to drink, but I’ll always share what’s in my glass. A Podcast from the owners of Dracaena Wines
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Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today I am sitting down with Marcus Rafanelli, winemaker for L’Ecole 41 Winery in Walla Walla , Washington and we are discussing Chenin Blanc.
I have a special place in my wine heart for Chenin Blanc. It is such a chameleon of a variety. One that can be made into whatever style the winemaker wants. From bone dry to sweet, there is a Chenin for you.
The 2020 L’Ecole Chenin Blanc is a blend from three vineyards and is honestly one of the most aromatic wines I have ever had. At $17 per bottle, this wine is way worthy of a case purchase. Plus they are offering penny shipping right now it is definitely a weeknight/everyday essential to have in your cellar.
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Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!
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Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today I am sharing a glass with Adam Montiel. Remember when you were in high school, and there was that kid who knew everyone? That one person who was always at the center of the cool parties, but never acted like he was that cool guy? Well, that is Adam. Adam Montiel has lived on the Central Coast for almost 20 years and has been as big of a supporter of the local scene as anyone can be. We sit down and discuss all things Paso Robles, including our favorite places to visit and his own podcast, Where Wine Takes You. There is a little name dropping and a lot of laughing.
I want to give a big shout out to Josh.harp.does.wine for leaving this 5 star review. I had the privilege of being a guest on the podcast. Lori does an amazing job of revealing the side of winemaking that customers don’t always get to see and winemakers love to talk about. She is a natural interviewer, and her podcasts have great energy and are very educational. Thank you, Josh. your kind words mean so much to me. I loved having you on the podcast and you are always welcome to return for more conversation and I look forward to tasting with you in vineyards!
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Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com.
Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/exploringthewineglass
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Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.
Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.
Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!
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Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today we return to Winephabet Street where the letter of the day is R for Riesling!
The history of Riesling isn’t exactly crystal clear. It is presumed that it originated in Germany. If you look to France, you immediately go to Alsace, but if you are looking to California for Riesling, one name comes top of mind, Smith Madrone Winery in St. Helena.
We sat down with Stu Smith and discussed Riesling’s murky history, how Riesling is such a variable grape, one of only few that is produced in all styles from dry to sweet, and stories of how Smith Madrone led the way to being allowed to call the wine Riesling vs. Johannesburg Riesling. In true Stu fashion, we go off the rails a bit… but that is always where the fun happens!
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Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today I am sharing a glass of wine with Jim Moroney of Six Mile Bridge Winery in Paso Robles.
We discussed our love of the Emerald Isle, how Six Mile Bridge got its name and how that obscure image on the label is NOT a ring! It is a lasting symbol of an extremely eventful day in Sixmilebridge.
And what happens when you get two Irish people talking about Ireland… the brogue comes out! I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.
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Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com.
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Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.
Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.
Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!
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Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! For the love of Cabernet Franc! That is what is on the podcast today. There are so many Cab Franc lovers out there and we are united in the fact that we want to prove that it is more than a blending grape.
Cristian Vallejo is the winemaker for VIK Winery in Chile and thanks to social media we “met.” After a few back and forths on INstagram, we arranged a time to sit down and talk about VIK wines, Cabernet Franc around the world and how he farms the vines in a new to me way!
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Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.
Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.
Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!
Sláinte!
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Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! With every vintage a winery has so many decisions to make. Many are about the vineyards and the fruit, but others are purely judgments about marketing. What will make the customers pick up their bottle of wine over another bottle that is right next to it.
Today on the podcast, I sit down with some wine lovers and we discuss whether we agree or disagree with the decisions that were made. Joining me in the conversation is Michael Kelly of California Wines and Wineries, Susannah Gold of Vigneto Communications and Luciana Braz of Wine Talk Group.
I want to give a big shout out to Feelingvine for leaving this 5 star review. Loving this Podcast - I’ve been enjoying this podcast and loving the guests she has on. I have also found some new wines to try and look for. I would definitely recommend it! I love your name Feelingvine and thank you for listening and for leaving this fantastic review. This truly is the best way to show support of the podcast and to help let other winelovers find Exploring the Wine Glass.
RIDDLE: Who or what are we: Every boxer needs a good one. We are seen on most Christmas trees. One of us is a famous captain. We often hang out with a line and sinker. SCROLL DOWN FOR ANSWER.
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Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.
Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.
Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!
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ANSWER: A HOOK
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Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today I sit down with Mike Sinor, founding winemaker at Ancient Peaks Winery in Paso Robles.
How do you go from a boy growing up in Visalia, California working in your father's automobile wrecking yard to being the winemaker for a winery that has an AVA named after your vineyard site? What happens in your life that attend Cal Poly wanting to be a high school shop teacher and end up being named 2012 Central Coast Winemaker of the Year? Continue listening to hear Mike tell his story.
I want to give a big shout out to Me & My Shadow for leaving this 5 star review. Good Stuff! Really well produced and some great information on the wine industry. Congrats! Thank you, Me & My Shadow, for listening and for leaving this fantastic review. this truly is the best way to show support of the podcast and to help let other winelovers find Exploring the Wine Glass.
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Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com.
Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/exploringthewineglass
Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.
Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.
Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!
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Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today we return to Winephabet Street, where the letter of the day is Q. There are a lot of wine terms, regions and varieties out there, but Q is a bit tough. In season 1, we visited Quarts de Chaume, so be sure to go back and listen to that podcast if you missed it. But today, we are taking your questions and answering them on Winephabet Street.
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Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com.
Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/exploringthewineglass
Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.
Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.
Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!
Sláinte!
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Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today I am sitting down with TV and film actor, screenwriter, author, painter and vintner Gary Conway as he shares his story of how surviving a helicopter crash led to his purchasing the very land he crashed on which is now the site of the his luxury wine brand Carmody McKnight Winery. Joining in the conversation is Mark Elterman, Marketing and DTC manager.
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Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.
Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.
Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!
Sláinte!
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today I am sitting down with Josh Harp, head winemaker for Jada Vineyards in Paso Robles.
What do you get when you cross a veteran cardiac thoracic surgeon whose family emigrated to New York, with a Jersey girl? You get an incredible winery in Paso Robles. Jada Vineyards is located on the West Side of Paso Robles in the Willow District. If you have had the pleasure of visiting their tasting room, you will always remember the 360 degree vineyard views. Jada Vineyards wines have received some monster scores lately and I can tell you first hand the scores are well deserved.
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Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com.
Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/exploringthewineglass
Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, and Snapchat (@dracaenawines)
Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.
Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website.
Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website.
Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION!
Sláinte!
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Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order