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Tasting & Talking Cava with the Winemaker of Codorniu

For me a bottle of bubbles isn’t just for a celebration – unless you’re celebrating the end of the day! Cava is one of my favorite sparkling wines with an everyday price and special occasion quality. I recently caught up with the winemaker of one of the best known Cavas in the world – Codorníu – and Bruno Colomer Marti… Read More

Talking & Tasting Cava with Codorniu Winemaker

I love a bottle of bubbles – don’t you? I especially love it when I open one on a Tuesday night for no other reason than I’m in the mood – and since I don’t manage a hedge fund, Cava fits not only my bubbly desire, but my budget as well! Recently I met up with the winemaker of a Cava that you may recognize… Read More

Recap: The Punch Down episode 4 with guest Jancis Robinson

We had a blast on The Punch Down today! Jancis Robinson joined us and she is just fabulous – not only erudite and eloquent, but also great fun! Jancis has been a Master of Wine since 1984, is the author of countless books on wine, is an award-winning TV presenter and is wine columnist for the Financial Times… Read More

Recap: The Punch Down episode 3 with guest Gary Vaynerchuk

Thank you so much to everyone who tuned in for our 3rd episode of The Punch Down today! For those who weren’t able to be there, Joe and I were super excited to welcome Gary Vaynerchuk to the show. He is the guy who single-handedly changed the way people think about, talk about and approach… Read More

Bring on Beaujolais: 4 Reasons Why it Rocks!

Let’s do a word association. I say ‘Beaujolais’ and you say ‘…’ – what are the first words or images that spring to mind? Did you think ‘light’, ‘fruity’, ‘Nouveau’?? And if you did, you’re forgiven. These three words are exactly how Beaujolais has been perceived for decades, but all that is finally changing. Beaujolais… Read More