The BBQ Sessions-Episode 21 | 2018 Year in Review | Wine Talk

In this episode, we go back to the BBQ. Daryl and I go into our usual style of chatting about what we have in our glass as we sit by the BBQ. We talk about some of our upcoming wine orders we have coming in, our current wine cellar, what certain wines we desire to drink, and what we are drinking over the Christmas season.  
 
 
I discuss the big topics that were on the mind of those in the wine world for 2018, which includes the natural wine movement, master somm re-sits, and the release of Somm III. Many thanks to those who have been generous enough to donate to the show, including recent prizes from Hatch Wines and Kitsch Wines. 
 
 
I also talk about how the show has grown, and how my pallet continues to grow, especially given I have mentioned in previous episodes my desire to consume more Italian wines in 2018. As for 2019, who knows??? In future shows we will definitely chat with a variety of guests and current wine trends will certainly be a topic. 
 
Get ready for an engaging conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!
 
 
 
 
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Audio recorded at Daryl's residence by his BBQ during the 2018 Christmas season.
 
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Abe Schoener-Episode 20 | Scholium Project | Wine Talk

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Abe Schoener is a minimal intervention winemaker that takes the time to study his craft, and as he learns and evolves in his techniques, so does his wine. Once a philosophy professor, he recently spent some time educating me on the nuances behind both conventional and natural wine making. Formerly in Napa Valley under the esteemed winemaker John Kongsgaard, Abe currently runs the Scholium Project. 
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Get ready for an engaging conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!
 
To learn more about Abe's current winemaking endeavor, the Scholium Project, look here-
 
http://www.scholiumwines.com/
 
An excellent interview article between Abe and Christina Rasmussen can be found here-
 
https://wine.sprudge.com/2018/05/03/abe-schoener-interview/
 
Reminder about the Kitsch Wines giveaway- email the secret word heard within the Yannick Benjamin Episode 19 podcast. Spec sheet for the 2017 Pinot Noir that is to be given away can be found here.
 
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Audio recorded over Facetime from Abe's residence in New York City.
 
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Yannick Benjamin-Episode 19 | Wine Talk

Yannick Benjamin is an advanced sommelier who works at the University Club. He is also, more importantly, a man who leads by example, co-founding Wheeling Forward, a non-profit that focuses on giving back to the community.
 
 
He also started Wine on Wheels, a growing community of wine afficionados and sommeliers putting on events to benefit charity. They bring people together from across the hospitality industry to pour wines, socialize, and raise funds to empower people with disabilities to reach their potential.
 
 
Yannick and I talk about some of his upcoming events, our takes on natural wines, the master somm re-sits, and some great recent wine tastings that Yannick has been involved with.
 
Get ready for an engaging conversation. Pull up a chair, grab a glass and enjoy!
 
Future Events for Wine on Wheels can be found here.
https://wineonwheels.org/events/
 
Interview article between Bobby Stuckey and Jordan Salcito that we reference…
https://www.thedailybeast.com/are-great-sommeliers-an-endangered-species 
 
Kitsch Wines giveaway- email the secret word heard within the podcast. Spec sheet for the 2017 Pinot Noir to be given away can be found here.
 
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Audio recorded over two Facetime sessions from Yannick's residence in New York City.
 
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Christina Rasmussen-Episode 17 | Wine Talk

Christina Rasmussen has great knowledge of the world of wine, and this is on display within our chat, in the variety of topics we cover. California winemakers, BC wineries, Burgundy, Mondeuse, nomadic winemaking, long lost grape varieties, the London wine scene, we cover the spectrum. 
 
Her wine experiences are expressed in her articles and within the photos she takes that compliments her writing style.
 
This episode also features a return of The BBQ Sessions.
 
Check out her website for the article on the wines of Scythia here.
 
 https://www.christinarasmussen.co/words/2018/10/21/the-wines-of-scythia-an-essay
 
Her interview with Abe Schoener in the publication Sprudge can be found here.
 
 https://wine.sprudge.com/2018/05/03/abe-schoener-interview/
 
Christina also talks Mondeuse in the publication called The Buyer which can be found here.
 
 
 http://www.the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/christina-rasmussen-shares-excitement-mondeuse/ 
 
 
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Audio recorded over Facetime interview from her residence in London.
 
 
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Laura Milnes-Episode 16 | Silk&Coupe | Wine Talk

Laura Milnes is a wine writer, wine consultant, and organizer for various pop up wine&food events in the Okanagan wine region.
She is a passionate advocate for the BC wine regions. She also has a series of video blogs with a focus on BC wine.
Join us as we talk a variety of topics in the world of wine. 
 
Check out her website here  https://www.silkandcoupe.com/ 
or follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/silkandcoupe/
 
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Audio recorded over Facetime interview from her residence in Kelowna.
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Sabato Sagaria MS-Episode 15 | Wine Talk

The grilled cheese sandwich that changed the course of Sabato's life. 
 
We talk about his meeting Jason Wise for the first time and his place in the Somm films.
 
We discuss the master somm re-sits, his current projects, winter wines and much much more.
 
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Audio recorded over Facetime interview from his residence in New York and his hotel in Dallas.
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Photo Credit courtesy of Forgotten Man Films.
 
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Madeline Puckette-Episode 14 | Wine Folly | Wine Talk

Madeline and I shared a chat over Skype as she launches the newest wine folly book-magnum edition. 
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She is an author, certified sommelier, graphic designer and musician. We chat about this newest book and her time spent with the rest of the Somm film crew band of misfits.
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We also get serious for a second and talk about Madeline the role model and her impact on young female professionals in the wine world. 
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Audio recorded over Skype interview from her home in Washington State.
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Jane Lopes-Episode 13 | Wine Talk

Jane and I spoke a couple of weeks ago, before the controversy of the most recent master somm class had come to light.
This episode is an interesting moment in time, as she and I talk of this past year, her hard work, and her current life in Australia. 
We plan on speaking again with both her and her partner Jon Ross, who is also a master somm.
I hope you enjoy this fascinating look at the hard work and dedication it takes to get this designation, and how she might have to do it all over again. 
 
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Audio recorded over Skype interview from her home in Sydney.
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Grant Biggs Part II-Episode 12 | Kitsch Wines | Wine Talk

Part II of our conversation with Grant Biggs, renegade winemaker for Kitsch Wines. -
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Grayson Riordon-Episode 10 | Hatch Wines | Wine Talk

the hatch, an Okanagan winery with a renegade spirit.
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Grayson Riordon, general manager and the Prince of Tides. His story and the story of the hatch go hand in hand.
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Join us as we share some time with Grayson and the winery that defines him.
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https://instagram.com/hatchwines/
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Audio recorded over two seperate Skype interviews, from two seperate locations.
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