202: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 193 - International Olive Oil Expert Fil Bucchino, founder of Abandoned Grove
On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast my guest is International Olive Oil Expert Fil Bucchino. His company Abandoned Grove is all about rejuvenating and sustaining thousands of olive trees all over Florence. What a fascinating conversation with a man who went from the music industry to producing and protecting high end olive oil. *Yes, there is wine tie ins as well!
39m Dec 06, 2024
39m
201: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 192 - Head Winemaker Rob Power + Assistant Winemaker Yvonne Irvin from Creekside Estate Winery
On the latest Wine Podcast Matt is joined by the remarkable winemaking team of Head Winemaker Rob Power and Assistant Winemaker Yvonne Irvin from Creekside Estate Winery, located in the Beamsville Bench, Niagara. Creekside produces some of the best Ontario Syrah's and their entry level Syrah is one of the best value Canadian wines. Been a fan of this winery for years so it was a thrill to chat ...
51m Nov 27, 2024
51m
200: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 191 - Wine Novelist Steven Laine
On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined by wine novelist Steven Laine. His latest book ‘Jupiter’s Blood’ is a fast-paced wine thriller that is part ‘Da Vinci Code’ and part Decanter Magazine. You don’t need to be a wine expert to enjoy this hard to put down novel.
37m Nov 19, 2024
37m
199: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 190 - Graham Rennie, Founder/CEO of Niagara Custom Crush Studio + COO & Head Winemaker Kevin Panagapka
One of the coolest developments in the Ontario wine scene is the creation & growth of Niagara Custom Crush Studio. Started in 2022 it is part production facility to help small independent winemakers make/sell their wine and a kick ass wine bar in the middle of Niagara wine country. My guests on the Podcast is Graham Rennie, Founder and CEO of Niagara Custom Crush Studio and their new Chief Oper...
43m Nov 05, 2024
43m
198: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 189 - Melissa Devore, President of Amici Cellars
Meet Melissa Devore, the president of Amici Cellars, a powerhouse of a winery located in Napa! Melissa went from graduating Rice University with a Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry degree to working with wineries in Chili to now heading up an iconic California winery. She's my guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast.
30m Oct 23, 2024
30m
197: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 188 - Jamie Paquin, Owner of Tokyo wine store, Heavenly Vines
Of course, I spend my final night in Japan at a wine store that ONLY sells Canadian wine! If you find yourself in Tokyo, you have to check out Heavenly Vines and their excellent selection of all things Canadian vino. My guest on the podcast, making his return is the co-owner, Jamie Paquin.
24m Oct 15, 2024
24m
196: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 187 - Winemakers for Versado Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble
Hey, look its famed winemakers Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble back on the podcast! BUT this time there’s a twist. Beyond making world class Ontario wines Ann and Peter have been making wine in Mendoza. The wine is called Versado and their latest release, the 2018 vintage is out now! This was a fun deep dive into their South American adventures … I always learn something new whenever this Dynamic...
29m Oct 06, 2024
29m
195: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 186 - Jamie Marfell, Winemaker for Stoneleigh Winery
On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Podcast’ I sit down the winemaker for Stoneleigh Winery, Jamie Marfell. Always love when I can do a deep dive on all things New Zealand wine.
28m Sep 30, 2024
28m
194: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 185: Robbie Raskin, the Owner of Archives Wine & Spirits.
On the latest episode of the 'Matt Talks Wine  Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast my guest is 2024 VQA Promoters Award winner (Hospitality) Robbie Raskin, the Owner of Archives Wine & Spirits. I visited Robbie's wine bar/bottle shop and left thinking how lucky St. Catharines is to have this cool small slice of wine heaven right in the middle of their downtown. There is a reason why Robbie w...
52m Sep 16, 2024
52m
193: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 184: Ed Madronich, President for Flat Rock Cellars.
My latest guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast is Ed Madronich, President for Flat Rock Cellars. A thoughtful and engaging conversation from someone who has been in the wine making business for decades. We discuss perception versus reality when it comes to all things wine, the differences between American vs. Canadian customers plus Ed’s bold claim about Ontari...
36m Sep 08, 2024
36m
192: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 183: Chef, Author and TV personality Bob Blumer
I don’t do nearly enough on the topic of pairing food with wine. No better person to correct that oversight than with someone has written seven cookbooks, is a professional chef (and professional gastronaut), did a Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and holds the Guinness Book of World Records for most pancakes made. My interview with Bob Blumer! Needless to say, you’re going to enjoy this one. By the...
42m Aug 27, 2024
42m
191: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 182 Part II: Sommelier, TV Wine Personality, Wine Writer, Content Creator Renée Sferrazza
Part Two of the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast with Sommelier/TV Wine Personality/Wine Writer Renée Sferrazza we pick up on the conversation about pairing great wines with normal moments of your life, more excellent wines from Prince Edward County, the LCBO and the surprisingly good work being done by McManis Winery.
36m Aug 15, 2024
36m
190: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 182 Part I: Sommelier, TV Wine Personality, Wine Writer, Content Creator Renée Sferrazza
Coming back for her third time is Sommelier, TV Wine Personality, Wine Writer, Content Creator and all-around advocate for all that is good and right in the wine world, Renée Sferrazza!!! This one was so good I had to break it up into two parts. In Part One we go over a wide range of wines all from Prince Edward County, a behind the scenes look about doing live TV wine segments and we fight abo...
46m Aug 15, 2024
46m
189: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 181: Federica Boffa-Borgogno from Fratelli Serio and Battista Borgogno
The Podcast is heading back to the famed Northern Italian wine region of Piedmont. My guest is Federica Boffa-Borgogno. She is a part of a fifth generation of wine growers. What make’s her family’s portfolio so impressive is the consistent level of quality. Of course, the Barolo Cannubi Riserva is gonna knock your socks off but so will the Barbera d'Alba and Dolcetto d'Alba.
31m Aug 07, 2024
31m
188: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 180
Meet Federico De Cerchio, a fourth-generation Italian wine grower, based in the Abruzzo region of Southern Italy and now owner of the family wine business Famiglia De Cerchio Winery. Enjoyed hearing about Federico’s wine journey, learning more about all things Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and when he first started working with his father just how long did it take for them to get into their first dis...
24m Aug 06, 2024
24m
187: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 179: Susan Sterling, Taylor Fladgate Brand Ambassador for Ontario
Meet Susan Sterling, my latest guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast. Susan spent over two decades working with the wines of Andrew Peller. Today she is the Brand Ambassador for one of the most famous Port Houses, Taylor Fladgate. I’ve known Susan for well over 15 years, she is a good friend who has been a big part of my own wine journey. A long overdue interview!
51m Jul 21, 2024
51m
186: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 178: Shawn Brynildson, Winemaker Black Stallion Estate Winery
Shawn Brynildson, the winemaker at Black Stallion Estate Winery in Napa Valley is my latest guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast! Shawn went from studying medicine in school to switching over to wine while at University of California, Davis. Just what was his parents reaction? A wide ranging conversation about all things wine making, California and the prejudic...
49m Jul 13, 2024
49m
185: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 177: Jerome Christie, Territory Manager/ Portfolio Manager for Intra Vino
I love the story of Jerome Christie (Territory Manager/ Portfolio Manager for Intra Vino) and his journey into wine. He went from a solid government job to being inspired by wine through trips to Santorini and Sunday dinners with his in-laws. Jerome started volunteering at Intra Vino and is now a big part of the company and is in the middle of all things Court of Master Sommeliers. This is a gr...
59m Jul 09, 2024
59m
184: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 176: Jessica (Plus super fun cameo from Ali) Oppenlaender from Liebling Wines
On the latest 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast I have on grape grower and winemaker Jessica Oppenlaender (And a super fun cameo from her sister Ali) Oppenlaender from Liebling Wines. They spent years working with their father growing grapes for some of the top winemakers across Niagara and now they are also make their own wine. This is a fantastic story about wine but r...
53m Jul 01, 2024
53m
183: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 175: Award-winning wine writer Sophie Menin and the author of, ‘A Year in the Vineyard’
A different edition of the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast! My guest is Sophie Menin an award-winning wine writer and the author of, ‘A Year in the Vineyard’. Her book is packed with 180 gorgeous pictures from the world’s most stunning wine regions. From Piedmont to Burgundy to Napa and everywhere in between. We discuss the many years of work that went into her latest ...
25m Jun 22, 2024
25m
182: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 174: Andrew Carter, Executive Chef & Owner, The Oxley Public House restaurant.
My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is Andrew Carter, the Executive Chef & Owner of the famed Yorkville The Oxley Public House restaurant. A powerhouse of an interview!! Andrew went from working as a teenager in food halls to working under Nico Ladenis, the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars to opening up arguably the best British style p...
43m Jun 16, 2024
43m
181: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 173: Jeff Moote, Founder and Winemaker for Divergence Wines
My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is Jeff Moote the founder and winemaker for Divergence Wines, a virtual winemaker based in Niagara. Cool origin story about how Jeff went from working as an Engineer in the chemical process industry to making wine! A hell of leap of faith that has led to a rather impressive sparkling program!
56m Jun 08, 2024
56m
180: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff: Episode 172 = Moritz Bak, Winemaker and Owner of Res Fortes winery.
The Podcast is heading to the Southern France wine region of Roussillon. My guest is Moritz Bak, owner of Res Fortes winery. A cool story about a young winemaker who fell in love with this part of the world and wanted to make world class wine. (I grabbed his last 6-Pack of Syrah!)
37m Jun 03, 2024
37m
179: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 171: Instagram star Cokie from 'Cokies World of Wine'
On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined by prolific Instagram star Cokie from Cokies World of Wine. (Find her here: https://www.instagram.com/cokiesworldofwine/) I’ve met so many people who have committed so much of their life to the study of wine … I don’t think I have ever encountered anyone with the passion/ work ethic for all things vino like Cokie...
52m May 21, 2024
52m
178: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 170: Dobbin Estate winery
When a winery has the highest of aspirations to make the best wines from the Niagara terroir the Bat Signal will go out to winemakers Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble!! They are the Batman and Batman of extracting the best out of the Niagara region. On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I bring back Ann (Third time on the Pod) and Peter (Second time) to go over th...
58m May 14, 2024
58m
177: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 169: Julie Garton, Wine Director for Liberty Entertainment Group
This is Julie Garton, the Wine Director for Liberty Entertainment Group. This is Julie’s second appearance on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast. Julie oversees the wine program for one of Toronto’s newest restaurants Blue Bovine Steak + Sushi House. We discuss her new project, just what are some of the big differences between a high end establishment and a Michelin S...
47m May 07, 2024
47m
176: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 168: Sommelier and Guest Experience Manager, Checkmate Artisanal Winery
The ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast is heading back to the Okanagan Valley! My guest is former Sommelier for The National Club and now the Guest Experience Manager for one of the best wineries in all of Canada, Checkmate Artisanal Winery. We discuss the devastating environmental damage the 2024 winter had on the entire region. As someone who has known James from his ea...
59m May 01, 2024
59m
175: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 167: Co-owner of Henry of Pelham Winery Dan Speck
A wide-ranging conversation with one of the co-owners of Henry of Pelham Winery, Dan Speck. I sat down with last in late 2018 and since then A LOT has changed. We discuss the impact of COVID, the war in Ukraine and inflation has had on the world of wine. I guarantee you'll learn something new from one of the most interesting people in the Ontario wine biz.
57m Apr 21, 2024
57m
174: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 166 = Steven Campbell, Board Member for Grapes for Humanity + Famed Restaurateur
My guest is Steven Campbell, board member for the non-profit organization Grapes for Humanity who just launched their wine auction to help raise money for several important environmental charities. You have until Monday April 22nd to get your bids in! (Link: https://www.waddingtons.ca/auction/grapes-for-humanity-canada-fine-wine-auction-2024-apr-22-2024/) We dive into Steven’s rich past that in...
41m Apr 13, 2024
41m
173: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 165: Wine Journalist writer Rick VanSickle
On the latest episode of the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast I speak with the most important wine journalist covering all things Ontario Wine, Rick VanSickle. We discuss the politics behind wine production, how the LCBO is not doing nearly enough for Ontario winemakers and is there a future in designating specific vineyards with "Grand Cru" status?
57m Apr 03, 2024
57m
172: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 164: Westcott Vineyards Winemaker, Casey Kulczyk.
On the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast my interview with the winemaker for Niagara winery Westcott Vineyards, Casey Kulczyk. Love his passion about Westcott's overall philosophy about making world class Niagara Wine NOT about making "Burgundian" style wine. Trust me, Casey's passion for all things Niagara winemaking and just how special Pinot Noir and Chardonnay can be...
45m Mar 25, 2024
45m
171: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 163: Scott & Maria Kirby, Owners of Kirby Estate Wines
They love Merlot, can't stand the film 'Sideways' and in under a decade are making a real name for themselves in the world of Ontario wine. On the 'Matt Talks Wie & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast I sit down with the Owners of Kirby Estate, a gorgeous boutique winery specializing in Chardonnay and Bordeaux Blends. Fun conversation about where they are now as a winery and how scary was th...
44m Mar 13, 2024
44m
170: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 162: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Winemaker Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas and Owner of Chateau Font du Loup
From Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Morocco this episode of the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Podcast has range! My guest is Anne Charlotte Melia Bachas. Anne is the Winemaker and Owner of Chateau Font du Loup in Châteauneuf-du-Pape while her father Charles has founded Domaine du Val d’Argan, a winery in Morocco. We talk about those early days in 2002 when she took over Chateau Font ...
33m Feb 27, 2024
33m
169: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 161: My wine hero, Beverage Manager/Head Sommelier for The National Club Brian Perry (Part II)
If I think about the people who had the biggest influence on me when it comes to wine, Brian Perry, the Beverage Manager and Head Sommelier for The National Club is right at the top of the list. There is so much to admire about Brian. I’ll always appreciate the fact that when I joined the club, I was the youngest member at the time and as a sports media gas bag I was not exactly a captain of in...
34m Feb 13, 2024
34m
168: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 160: My wine hero, Beverage Manager/Head Sommelier for The National Club Brian Perry (Part I)
On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I sit down with one my wine mentors, Brian Perry, the Beverage Manager and Head Sommelier for The National Club. Brian has a remarkable story from bartending with little wine knowledge to running one of the largest wine programs in Canada. This episode went long so I have split it up into two parts. This is Part One.
38m Feb 13, 2024
38m
167: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 159: Wine Importer Emily Craig
Really cool origin story with my guest on the wine podcast, Wine Importer Emily Craig, owner of Emily Craig Import Agency. Emily went from graduating with a Science Degree, to working a harvest in Nova Scotia to working for some of the largest Canadian wine importing companies in Canada to starting her own boutique wine important company. Oh, and she started during the pandemic. This is someone...
43m Jan 28, 2024
43m
166: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 158: Brooke Husband, Assistant Winemaker for Domaine Queylus
I love how Assistant Winemaker for Domaine Queylus Brooke Husband can make winemaking technique and the difficulties of Wild Fermentation sound so interesting. On my latest interview Brooke does such a great job blending (Pun intended, sorry) the human element that goes into making great wine. Lotta range in this episode from the importance of wine education, the spending habits of people far y...
45m Jan 09, 2024
45m
165: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 157: Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble from On Seven Estate Winery
Find me a better winemaking couple than Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble! I sit down with the vino power couple about their work with On Seven Estate Winery, a Niagara boutique winery obsessed with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Great interview for anyone interested in learning about how Niagara is perfectly suited for world class Burgundian style wine and also a cool story about taking chances in the...
47m Dec 27, 2023
47m
164: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 156: Sherry Karlo and Saxe Brickenden from Karlo Estates
In the final installment of my Karlo Estates podcast series live from their “Speak Easy” wine lounge I sit down with vintners, Sherry Karlo and Saxe Brickenden. An emotional/funny/educational, and even romantic interview that goes from the toughest moments for Sherry after the tragic passing of her husband to the remarkable bounce back for Karlo Estates with the assistance from Saxe. Tears are ...
50m Dec 18, 2023
50m
163: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 155: Karlo Estates Winemaker Spencer Mayer
In Part II of my three-part podcast series with Prince Edward County winery Karlo Estates I sit down with Winemaker Spencer Mayer. A self professed "nerd" when it comes to all things wine this was a fun conversation with a winemaker who is in the relative early stages of making a name for himself in the business. Some great stories about his young son helping in the winery, the influence of Der...
33m Dec 12, 2023
33m
162: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 154: Derek Barnett, Executive Winemaker for Karlo Estates
This is Part I of my three-part podcast series with Prince Edward County winery Karlo Estates. What better way to kick it off than with wine legend Derek Barnett, the Executive Winemaker for Karlo Estates. Derek goes over some of the stylistic differences between the wines of Niagara versus Prince Edward County, how he originally got into wine and why he puts up with the drive all the way from ...
39m Dec 05, 2023
39m
161: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 153: Nicolas Sinoquet the CEO & President of Chateau Gruaud-Larose
The Podcast is going back to Bordeaux, this time to St-Julien with Nicolas Sinoquet the CEO & President of Chateau Gruaud-Larose! Nicolas goes over the importance of patience when it comes to making great wine and their commitment to bio dynamic winemaking.
27m Nov 25, 2023
27m
160: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 152: Domaine de Chevalier winemaker Hugo Bernard
The ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ gets to sit down with one of the best in the business, Hugo Bernard, the winemaker for Domaine de Chevalier. A wide-ranging interview on all things Bordeaux, his family’s long history with the estate and one of the best white wine portfolios in all of Bordeaux.
34m Nov 17, 2023
34m
159: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 151: Michael Pinkus
On the latest episode I sit down one of the Hosts & Co-creator of the ‘Two Guys Talking Wine Podcast’, Michael Pinkus. This was a really fun interview. I prepared a dozen or so “real” wine questions and we got to about three of them. This is a very different wine interview. Really just two people who love shooting the shit about wine for an hour. Fun times!
55m Nov 06, 2023
55m
158: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 150: Mark DeWolf
The Wine Podcast is heading to Atlantic Canada with “serial wine entrepreneur” Mark DeWolf. The man has so many titles, the best way to describe him is if there is a wine related event going on in Halifax there is an excellent chance Mark is involved including the upcoming ‘Best Canadian Sommelier Competition’ coming soon to Halifax.
30m Oct 27, 2023
30m
157: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 149: Christophe Reitz, Sommelier at Quatrefoil Restaurant
On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I interview Christophe Reitz, Sommelier at Quatrefoil Restaurant in Dundas Ontario. Fresh off his wine tasting victory, winning the 2023 CAPS Cup tasting challenge we chat about prepping for a wine competition and the perils of blind wine tasting.
33m Oct 14, 2023
33m
156: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 148: Bordeaux Marathon, Morocco wineries & RIP James Lahti
Matt is going solo in his latest info. Tales of running the Bordeaux marathon, wine tourism in Bordeaux, a fantastic winery in Morocco and remembering Long Dog winemaker James Lahti.
30m Oct 02, 2023
30m
155: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 147 - Nick Di Donato: President & CEO, Liberty Entertainment Group
On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined by the President & CEO of Liberty Entertainment Group Nick Di Donato. Just how different was the Toronto dining scene when he first came into the picture in the 1980s? How much push back did he get from the community as his background was in nightclubs at the time? From an international perspective how important ...
56m Aug 25, 2023
56m
154: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 146: Joel Wilcox, the Founder & Director of Fourth Wall Wineses
On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast my interview with Joel Wilcox, the Founder & Director of Fourth Wall wines, a projected dedicated to making high quality Niagara wine. We chat about the stylistic differences that can be found in Niagara appellations, how does the classic movie ‘High Fidelity’ fit into his wine philosophy and which iconic Italian wine did h...
59m Aug 08, 2023
59m
153: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 145: Namratha Prashanth, Bordeaux Brand Owner (Solicantus)
This is Namratha Prashanth. She went from studying hospitality in Bangalore at 20 to being forbidden to work by her husband and in-laws to now becoming the Brand Owner of 'Solicantus' which produces a white and red Bordeaux. It would be an understatement to say her story is not the most unique and the most harrowing wine journey I have heard since I started doing this podcast. Her journey is bo...
50m Jul 27, 2023
50m