Friends Of The Vine Wine Podcast

Chuck Nix-Episode 64 | Wine Talk

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/ [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/ [https://southern-sommelier-collective.raisely.com/] Chuck's Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/beardedwineaux/ [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/ [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/ [https://www.instagram.com/ianswinetruths/] All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/ [https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/]

Sarah Heller MW-Episode 63 | Wine Talk

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 [http://www.sarahhellerart.com/]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 theAlmásy Collection [https://almasy-collection.com/] of wines, brand ambassador and design collaborator for Lucaris Crystal, [http://www.lucariscrystal.com/en/]sits on the faculty of theVinitaly International Academy [https://www.vinitalyinternational.com/via-newyork-2019/], and is the wine editor for Asia Tatler [https://hk.asiatatler.com/dining/how-sarah-heller-became-the-worlds-youngest-master-of-wine]. 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/ [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 [https://www.tatlerasia.com/collection/champagne-guide-2022] Sarah's Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/sarahhellermw/ [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/ [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 [http://instagram.com/ianswinetruths] All music found in this podcast is courtesy of the group Shakamoraine- https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/ [https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/]

Lawrence Francis Part II-Episode 62 | Programme Director, Interpreting Wine | Wine Talk

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/ [https://www.interpretingwine.com/] His Instagram content can be found here-https://www.instagram.com/interpretingwine/ [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/ [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 [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/ [https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/]

Lawrence Francis Part I-Episode 61 | Programme Director, Interpreting Wine | Wine Talk

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/ [https://www.interpretingwine.com/] His Instagram content can be found here- https://www.instagram.com/interpretingwine/ [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/ [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 [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/ [https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/]

Dave & Lois Cho-Episode 60 | Cho Wines | Wine Talk

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 [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/ [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 [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/ [https://facebook.com/Shakamoraine/]