Best Limoges Podcasts (2024)

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168: Viticulture Q&A with Fritz Westover 1:02:06

10d ago1:02:06

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Join me as I bring back viticulturist Fritz Westover to unpack questions from our dedicated Inside Winemaking community. Listen in as we discuss the intricacies of vineyard management, sustaining vineyard health and productivity over time, and the crucial steps involved in preparing a vineyard for replanting, with a particular focus on the nuances …

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167: Josh Phelps - Grounded Wine Co 47:25

24d ago47:25

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Join us as we explore the life of Josh Phelps, a seasoned player in the wine industry, from his roots in restaurant work to the strategic cultivation of his winemaking empire. Listen in as Josh recounts his time at Kimberly Jones Selections where he honed his skills in sales and faced the tough skin-building challenge of rejection, and shares how h…

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Episode 31: Eli, Beamsville, and Inquiry-Based Physics 1:04:21

29d ago1:04:21

1:04:21

In episode 31, Eli Banta invites us to Great Lakes Christian High School, in Beamsville, Ontario. Join the ESC “Run” as we learn:- about “hookin’ humpies” and hitting “seagulls with suckers,”- that residents of Beamsville are either Sunbeams or Beamsvillians,- that half of the student population of Great Lakes Christian High School are internationa…

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166: Shawn Johnson - Amulet Estate 56:28

1M ago56:28

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I recently sat down with Shawn Johnson of Amulet Estate, who shared the revolution in winemaking processes brought by innovative software and fermentation techniques. His story intertwines with mine as I recall my years learning the winemaking craft from mentors like Mark Harold and the brilliant minds at Nicholson Ranch. Come with us behind the sc…

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165: Dan Limoges - Limoges Cellars 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

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Listen in as I sit down with Dan Limoges, a winemaker and grape grower from North Georgia who has truly immersed himself in the craft. Dan shares the narrative of his transition from Iowa to the wine-laden landscapes of Georgia, where he and his wife have established Limoges Cellars. His passion for the vine-to-bottle process is evident as we talk …

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164: Fritz Westover - Westover Vineyard Advising and Virtual Viticulture Academy 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

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Join the conversation with viticulturist Fritz Westover and discover the alchemy of grape growing in climates that challenge even the most seasoned growers. From the humble Pennsylvania plant lover to an acclaimed viticulturist, Fritz unpacks his storied journey and the problems faced by vineyards far from Napa Valley. Learn how Fritz helps vineyar…

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163: Pavle Milic – Los Milics Vineyard and Winery 1:10:51

3M ago1:10:51

1:10:51

In this episode, Pavle Milic takes us through a journey of his life, passions, and entrepreneurial spirit. Starting with his roots in Colombia and transition to the hospitality scene in New York, Milic has carved out a unique niche in the culinary and wine world in Arizona. The discussion navigates through the landscapes of Colombia and the burgeon…

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162: Collin Cranor and Craig Ploof - Grape Culture 1:31:25

4M ago1:31:25

1:31:25

Collin Cranor and Craig Ploof - Grape Culture In this episode, Colin and Craig discuss their journey from Livermore Valley to establishing their own winery in Napa Valley. They explain their focus on single-vineyard wines and the importance of site-driven winemaking. Our discussion included the role of data and technology in their winemaking proces…

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161: Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse - Birdhorse Wines 1:16:31

5M ago1:16:31

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This episode features Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, who, together comprise Birdhorse Wines. Our conversation covers their winemaking backgrounds, the creation of the Birdhorse brand, the vineyards they have partnered with, oxidative white winemaking, novel winemaking techniques, and the hustle of building a brand with full-time jobs. Birdhorse Wine…

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Episode 30: Campfire Conversation with Tricia Schinkel 43:15

5M ago43:15

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In episode 30, Darren hosts another Every Square Centimetre “campfire” conversation. Recognizing that there are a number of exhausted educators across our country, we invite Tricia Schinkel, school counsellor at Calvin Christian School in Hamilton, to help us process some of our questions: How do we stay well as we engage life in the present season…

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160: Kira Ballotta - Olivia Brion and Cantadora 1:14:17

6M ago1:14:17

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This episode features Kira Ballotta, owner and winemaker for the two brands celebrating past and present trailblazing women. If a wine brand was a historical fiction novel, Olivia Brion would be the main character in that novel. Each bottle of wine tells a different “chapter” of her story. Life being somewhat more surprising than fiction, the stori…

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159: Amy Whiteford and Dave Phinney - Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard 59:42

6M ago59:42

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This episode features Amy Whiteford and Dave Phinney in a conversation about the development of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills and Santa Barbara County AVA. Both Amy and Dave have independently been on the podcast before Amy back in 2014 and 2016. Our conversation ranges from their shared work background, the reasons for…

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Episode 29: Paul, Hobart (Australia), and ChatGPT in Christian Schools 1:09:59

6M ago1:09:59

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We go international in episode 29, as Paul Matthews invites us to Calvin Christian School in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Paul believes AI tools, like chatGPT, can be a real beneficial tool to help keep Christian educators in Christian schools. Join the ESC “Mob” as we learn:- sometimes it's necessary to kill a bass to catch a muskie- which Canadia…

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158: Mike Nuñez - Nuñez Vineyard Management 1:33:35

7M ago1:33:35

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Mike NuÑez - NuÑez Vineyard Management This episode features Mike Nuñez, who owns and operates Nuñez Vineyard Management, a farm labor contractor and vineyard development specialist based in Napa Valley. Mike and I discuss the barn we made wine together in back in 2004, Mike’s career path, the services that his company manages, and then an in-depth…

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157: Ben Matthews - Terratorium Riesling 1:09:30

8M ago1:09:30

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This episode features the return of Ben Matthews, who was a part of Episode 83 in 2018, and went on to found Terratorium, which is the focal point of conversation for this episode. Ben has been a long-time podcast listener and he and I met when he came out to Napa for the Deep Winemaking (wine camp) in 2017. A year later Ben came back to Napa to wo…

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Episode 28: Stephanie, Limoges, and Unconventional Bi-lingual Christian Education 58:31

8M ago58:31

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In episode 28, Stephanie Montojo invites us to Academia Stella Maris, an independent bi-lingual Catholic school in Limoges, ON. Stella Maris means Star of the Sea in Latin. Catholics see Mary as the Star of the Sea who points the way to her Son; just like sailors would use the stars for direction, so ASM looks to Mary for direction to Jesus. Join t…

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156: Greg Brewer - Brewer-Clifton, Datom, and Ex Post Facto 1:08:56

8M ago1:08:56

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Greg Brewer - Brewer-Clifton, Datom, and Ex Post facto This episode features Greg Brewer, founder and winemaker at Brewer-Clifton, which is a winery in Santa Barbara producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Our conversation runs the gamut from Greg’s background, his experience working with grapes from Santa Rita Hills, harvest and processing logistics,…

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Episode 27: Colin, Leduc, and Teacher Efficacy 1:13:36

9M ago1:13:36

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In episode 27, ESC goes to Leduc, AB, to visit Colin Ward, who is committed to helping students when school gets hard. Join the ESC “Passel” as we learn: - School musical programs have long lasting memories- Sometimes bribing kids with candy for the sake of adult-student relationships can be a great thing- The CANAMEX corridor goes straight through…

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155: Megan Gunderson - Hall Wines 1:09:37

9M ago1:09:37

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This episode features Megan Gunderson, Vice President of Winemaking for Hall Wines. Megan oversees the production of wines for the Hall, WALT, and BACA brands. Our conversation ranges from Megan’s professional background, the stories Hall wines from Napa, the WALT wines from Oregon to Sta Rita Hills, the BACA Zinfandel wines, production logistics, …

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154: Scott McLeod - WineXRay 1:19:06

9M ago1:19:06

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This episode features Scott McLeod, winemaker, and one of the founders of WineXRay. Our conversation covers Scott’s background building the Francis Ford Coppola brands, the development of WineXRay with his business partner Gianni Colantuoni, the color and tannin components that the WineXRay technology measures, its practical uses in a winery, the b…

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153: Clark Smith - Postmodern Winemaking and Video Course 1:36:36

10M ago1:36:36

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This episode features Clark Smith, who is a winemaker, author, wine technology innovator, and winemaking instructor. Our conversation in this episode covers Clark’s background in winemaking, the development of Vinovation, alcohol adjustment in wines, micro-oxygenation, the enology courses he used to teach at UC Davis, making wine without SO2, his b…

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152: Matt Parish - Naked Wines and Vinture 1:11:32

10M ago1:11:32

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This episode features Matt Parish, who is one of the top winemakers within Naked Wines. Our conversation wove through Matt’s international corporate winemaking, his work with Naked Wines as an employee and later as a winemaker, the tools and tactics Matt uses to build wines in various styles, and his current international collaborations.…

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151: Dan Petroski - Massican Wines 1:11:26

11M ago1:11:26

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Dan Petroski - Massican Wines This episode features Dan Petroski, found, winemaker, and creative director of Massican Wines. Dan jokes that Massican is the best white wine winery in Napa Valley. Our conversation covers Dan’s background with magazines, a career in publishing, his ventures in Sicily, learning to make wine in California, Dan’s experim…

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150: Josh Widaman - Pine Ridge Vineyards 1:21:58

11M ago1:21:58

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Josh Widaman - Pine Ridge Vineyards This episode features Josh Widaman, Estate Winemaker from Pine Ridge Vineyards in the Napa Valley. Our conversation was focused on Cabernet Sauvignon and covered, the cellar updates at Pine Ridge, their 160 acres of vines in Napa, Wine XRay, and high-brix winemaking. Pine Ridge Vineyards - Napa Valley Malene Wine…

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Episode 26: Big Boss Ed, British Columbia and The Future of Christian Education 1:15:42

11M ago1:15:42

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In episode 26, our second “Big Boss” episode, Ed Noot, the retiring Executive Director of the Society of Christian Schools in British Columbia, offers us his reflection on the state of Christian education through the Wayfinder prompts “praise, lament, and hope.” Join the ESC “Band” as we learn:- A donation of bone marrow might result in a lifelong …

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149: Marcus Notaro - Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1:00:18

12M ago1:00:18

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This episode features Marcus Notaro, Head Winemaker, at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in Napa Valley. This was a chance for me to ask Marcus about grapegowing and winemaking in central Washington, where he used to make wine for Col Solare focusing on vineyards in the Red Mountain AVA. Our conversation covered Marcus’ background, viticulture in Washingto…

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Episode 25: Campfire Conversation #5 54:41

1y ago54:41

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In episode 25, Darren hosts another Every Square Centimetre “campfire” conversation. Building on the conversation with Joonyong, the three of us discuss how competition seems to be such a lingering ethos for education and how Joonyong urges us to replace competition with systems of compassion in our schools. How do we intersect some of the natural …

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#113: Ben Leclair woke up paralyzed from the neck down, today he's looking to beat his 12.2km performance 52:58

1y ago52:58

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We have some big news, the time has come for our first Le Run Down host Justin Pugliese to move on, good news for all of you, Justin has launched his own podcast, @justinstridepod. Give it a listen! While we begin our search for a new host for the show, our guest hosts emma.deguara and leslie woods interview pro wakeboarder, Ben Leclair for his sec…

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148: David Bos - Bos Wine 1:12:26

1y ago1:12:26

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David Bos - Bos Wine This episode features David Bos in his third time on the podcast. In this episode, we cover David’s return to Michigan, organic farming near Lake Michigan, the new Bos Wine Garden in Elk Rapids, and the basics of advancing a newer wine region in the US. Bos Wine - Elk Rapids, Michigan This podcast is sponsored by Innovint. Has …

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