Best Small Council Radio Podcasts (2024)

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A Visit with Cynthia Chaplin, Wine Educator, Host, Italian Wine Podcast VOICES 50:08

3d ago50:08

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Many Americans dream of moving to Europe. Cynthia Chaplin did it in 1990, living in Spain, Belgium and ultimately Italy, her home since 2012, where she has built a career as an Italian wine specialist. She is a Vinitaly International Academy Certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional Sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier and the World…

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Are there turquoise mines in Colorado? Yes! Hear more from a Cripple Creek turquoise miner 6:53

6d ago6:53

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Clint Cross of North Star Turquoise has been mining turquoise near Cripple Creek for decades.

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Cheese Entrepreneur Paula Lambert Receives Lifetime Achievement Award 29:56

10d ago29:56

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Paula Lambert, Founder of The Mozzarella Company in Dallas, truly is The Big Cheese. She founded her business in 1982 with the goal of bringing the fresh-made mozzarella cheese she learned to make while living in Italy to the U.S.A. The Mozzarella Company offers more than 30 artisanal cheeses, all made by women. The company is also 100% women-led. …

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Dr. Liz Thach MW, President, Wine Market Council, on The Business of Wine 52:04

17d ago52:04

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Dr. Liz Thach MW is the 7th woman in the USA and first in California to become a Master of Wine (May 2011). She has a PhD in Human Resource Development. Dr. Thach has received more than 30 awards and accolades, presented at more than a 100 conferences, published more than 200 articles and written nine books on wine topics. At Sonoma State Universit…

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Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups, Toups Meatery: Serving Food, Family & Community 53:23

24d ago53:23

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Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups' New Orleans restaurant, Toups' Meatery, reflects the Cajun heritage of Isaac's family. Locally sourced beef, pork, duck and venison and Gulf seafood dishes are served in generous portions. Signatures include double cut pork chop, lamb neck, boudin, cracklins, wagyu beef burger, couvillion (his grandmother's fish stew), …

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Trinidad exhibition explores the creative process behind the art of illustration 2:09

30d ago2:09

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‘Character in Context’ continues the legacy of pulp illustrator A.R. Mitchell at the museum dedicated to his work.

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Historic carousel at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs starts turning again 2:28

30d ago2:28

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The carousel was removed last summer as part of plans for an ongoing $50 million construction project.

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Digesting the 2024 World's50 Best and JBF Awards with Carolyn O'Neil 49:27

1M ago49:27

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June is Awards Season in the Restaurant Industry. Food and travel journalist and registered dietitian, Carolyn O'Neil, and TCT's Melanie Young discuss the results of the 2024 World50 Best Awards and James Beard Foundaton Awards, including revised JBF Awards criteria, the evolution of the global kitchen, heritage cooking and food advocacy. Also on t…

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Colorado Springs clothier on a mission to help ‘worst-dressed city in America’ 13:02

1M ago13:02

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Haberdasher’s ultimate goal is to stitch together a tighter community.

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Chilled Reds and Sparklers for Summer- Lini Lambrusco and Champagne André Heucq 47:34

1M ago47:34

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Lambrusco, a sparkling red wine from the Emilio-Romagna region of Italy, is a versatile red to chill and serve. It's ideal for summer dining. Alicia Lini's family has produced Lambrusco sparkling wines since 1910. Fanny Heucq's great grandfather started Champagne André Heucq in 1936. The domain is located in the Vallée de Marne, an important growin…

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Behind the Byline with Brett Anderson, NY Times Food Correspondent 54:45

2M ago54:45

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Want to discover under-the-radar restaurants throughout the USA or read up on what and how we are eating? Brett Anderson has been covering food and restaurant industry topics for The New York Times since 2019 and, prior, as restaurant critic and features writer for The Times-Picayune, New Orleans. Anderson’s award-winning reporting has addressed fo…

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New Reports Reveal Encouraging Data for the Wine Industry, Well Almost 39:11

2M ago39:11

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A 2024 Wine Market Council study shows that Millennials (ages 28-43) are drinking more wine and trading up to spend more per bottle. Sales of white wines are soaring and reached $42.1billion in 2023. The 2024 BMO Wine Market Report reveals the U.S. Wine Industry surpassed $107 Billion in sales in 2023. Health & wellness are driving sales of low alc…

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Colorado Springs is first in the state to deploy blood medics 15:00

2M ago15:00

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The city will become the first urban area in Colorado to provide transfusions of whole blood to critically ill patients in the field.

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Fossil found near Colorado Springs identified as new species of mammal 4:45

2M ago4:45

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A new study said the small, chinchilla-sized omnivore belonged to a group of mammals that eventually gave rise to all hoofed mammals.

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Meet the Wine Press: W. Blake Gray, U.S. Editor, Wine-Searcher 51:34

2M ago51:34

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W. Blake Gray is a prolific wine writer covering industry topics that often generate plenty of commentary. Currently U.S. Editor for Wine Searcher, Gray was previously Wine Editor for the San Francisco Chronicle and Food Editor for SF Weekly. In 2013 he won the Louis Roederer Award for Best Online Wine Columnist. He discusses topics he's covered fr…

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Pueblo City Council votes to ban syringe exchange programs 6:21

2M ago6:21

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The decision eliminates two programs in the city.

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VeroVino's Sheila Donohue on Supporting Small Artisan Producers 48:41

2M ago48:41

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Only one percent of the world’s wines make it to the U.S.A., and VeroVino represents the smallest slice, according to Sheila Donohue, founder. VeroVino is an import company focusing on small-production, eco-friendly wines and olive oils made from artisan farmers in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Austria and California. Donohue worked in fi…

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How Preferabli’s Sensorial AI Truly Personalizes Wine and Spirits 22:54

2M ago22:54

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Preferabli is a pioneer in sensorial AI for wine, spirits and food. Pam Dillon, Co-founder and CEO, tells the story of why Preferabli was built and how the patented software works like a human expert at scale. Dillon explains how the software helps retail and hospitality businesses provide truly personalized discovery and recommendations, one perso…

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Clesi's Seafood & Catering - A Destination for Boiled Crawfish & Louisiana Fare 33:07

2M ago33:07

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James Clesi began serving his signature pop-up crawfish boils at venues around New Orleans in 2013 and expanded. Clesi’s Seafood Restaurant & Catering offers award-winning boiled crawfish, shrimp, fresh and chargrilled oysters and popular Louisiana fare like blackened redfish with dirty rice, jambalaya and fried catfish in a casual setting year-rou…

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Chattanooga, Tennessee-Scenic City and Snack City 50:08

3M ago50:08

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, is called Scenic City thanks to its location on the Tennessee River and its expansive mountain vistas. Popular with outdoor enthusiasts and Civil War history buffs, the city offers many family-friendly attractions. Chattanooga is also an historic Snack City where both Moon-Pies and Little Debbie Snack Cakes in nearby College…

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Roussillon- Home to France's Renowned Vin Doux Naturels 52:46

3M ago52:46

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Roussillon in SW France produces 80% of France’s vin doux naturels (VDNs). The centuries-old process for making these fortified sweet wines, known as "mutage," occurs when a spirit is added to stop fermentation early, enabling the wine to retain its natural sugars. Roussillon AOP vin doux naturels include Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes, and Muscat de R…

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Sipping Loire Valley Vouvrays with Alexandre Monmousseau 22:12

3M ago22:12

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Vouvray is a white wine made with Chenin Blanc grapes in the Central Loire Valley district of Touraine. Vouvray’s range of expressive styles runs from dry to off dry to sweet, sparkling and still. Alexandre Monmousseau is a fifth-generation vigneron who founded Alexandre M in 2020 after many years working in the business. His focus is small product…

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A Wine Glamping Getaway in Abruzzo 49:32

3M ago49:32

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Looking for an off-the beaten track wine glamping getaway in Italy? Consider Abruzzo. Azienda Agricola Cirelli is an organically farmed winery located in the Gran Sasso Park, home to one of the highest peaks in the Appennine Mountains. Stay in one of two well-appointed cabins surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and jaw-dropping views. Founder Fran…

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Traveling the Alabama and Mississippi Blues Trail- U.S.A. 40:15

3M ago40:15

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Alabama and Mississippi are both rich in music culture, notably the soulful sounds of the blues. TCT Hosts Melanie Young and David Ransom take you on a driving road trip from The Shoals of Alabama to Tupelo, Mississippi, to the visit the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Then, on to Oxford for a literary and dining stopover before heading to Highway 61'…

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Meet an Award-Winning Long Island Wine Family 52:01

3M ago52:01

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Charles Massoud grew up in a family of fine wine importers in Lebanon and dreamed of making his own wine. When his career brought him to the U.S.A. in the 1970s, he saw the potential of Long Island to make wine. In 1983 Charles and wife, Ursula, founded Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue on the North Fork to produce fine wines from estate-grown vinife…

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A Legacy of Wine & Art in Montepulciano 51:27

4M ago51:27

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Caterina Dei continues the legacy of her grandfather, Alibrandi Dei, who planted his first vineyard, Bossona, in Montepulciano in 1964. Cantine Dei is now a leading producer of DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in Tuscany. Cantine Dei is a stunning winery built from travertine marble, conceived by Caterina’s late father, Glauco Dei. Honoring his me…

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This small synagogue in Trinidad, Colorado was almost lost to history. Now it’s a National Historic Landmark 14:53

4M ago14:53

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Temple Aaron has been a place of worship for Jewish people in Southern Colorado and northern New Mexico for 135 years.

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Tiny specialized bugs may help with the expensive and rising tide of toilet flushes in rural Colorado 4:44

4M ago4:44

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As more people move into small communities, some like Westcliffe and Silver Cliff, struggle to keep pace with infrastructure requirements, including the good old-fashioned toilet flush.

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Whimsy and movement: 24-foot-tall puppet honors local artist Charles Rockey at Manitou Springs Carnivale parade 4:57

4M ago4:57

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Meet the artist behind the giant puppet in this year's Manitou Springs Carnivale parade that honors the legacy of the late Charles Rockey.

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Physical: Body & Soul 25:34

5M ago25:34

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Is it enough to tell your story or should you be embodying your story? Katie talks to somatic speaking coach Stacia Keogh about how she helps business professionals connect with their bodies and emotions so they can make a greater impact with their storytelling. The pair discuss the power of emotion in storytelling and the importance of getting the…

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Digital: Story Data 28:36

5M ago28:36

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Your business data tells a story and that story can help you tell your business story. But how do you find that story? And what do you do with it when you do find it? Michael Humphrey is the co-founder of Digibubble a digital marketing agency. In this episode he shares with Katie how you can use data to craft compelling stories and help you underst…

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Classics: Literary Lifeskills 27:45

5M ago27:45

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We’re delving back into the ancient Greeks and classical literature to learn some important lessons for modern business storytelling. Dr James McCabe is the Story Doctor and he shares how using dramatic storytelling techniques can help you get the attention and memory of your often distracted audience. Key Takeaways: Everyone's attention span is sh…

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Truth: LinkedIn Legend 27:37

5M ago27:37

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If you’ve been on LinkedIn over the last few years you’ve probably seen or at least heard of Lea Turner. Mainly because she’s not your “typical” LinkedIn user. Lea joins Katie to share her journey from her first awkward and boring post on LinkedIn to having a network of more than 150,000 people on the platform. She explains the importance of authen…

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Legacy: Winnie The Pooh 27:27

5M ago27:27

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All businesses have a story to tell. And for many businesses the story they are telling is uniquely theirs. But what happens when your business is looking after the legacy of a story that is over a century old and in many ways belongs to hundreds of thousands of people? How do you tell that story? Well that’s what Neil Reed does, he and his wife ow…

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Creative: Content & Connections 28:19

5M ago28:19

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There’s not a lot Melanie Perry hasn’t done. She spent 25 years in corporate, put on a charity ice show and won awards as a sports radio anchor and short comedy film producer. She now runs CR38TIVES - a networking group for people in the creative industries, and Poppy Perry Media - helping small businesses with explainer videos and commercial films…

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Family: Animal Magic 25:34

5M ago25:34

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Jenny Christopherson grew up on a farm in rural Australia before moving to the UK and setting up Portland Vets. In this episode Katie and Jenny discuss the importance of purpose, values, and personal relationships in business and how important it is for storytelling for businesses. Jenny also shares some stories of unusual animal cases she’s been p…

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Pictures: Visual Vocab 33:31

5M ago33:31

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Roxy van der Post is Founder and Creative Director, Mysotis Film and Photography, so she is very much a visual storyteller. Roxy’s love of all things visual came about after her father gave her one of his old cameras when she was 11, from photography she grew into videography and storytelling. But Roxy’s journey hasn’t always been easy, she’s had t…

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Toolkit: Season 2 Takeaways 41:51

5M ago41:51

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Storytelling For Business is back for Season 2. And just like Season 1 Katie Flamman and her guests are sharing valuable insights to help you tell your story. You’ll hear everything from using power poses to boost your video confidence to operating on giraffes with a cherry picker and not forgetting the tricks you need to borrow from Homer’s The Il…

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Let's wrap up Season 4! 1:50:00

5M ago1:50:00

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On this show we will be wrapping up the Season 4 update! We do our show live on BlogTalkRadio and for those that cant make the live show check us out on BlogTalkRadio, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Tune In, Podtail, Owltail, and on Podbay! Remember to like share and follow us on Facebook and on any of the platforms you use to listen to ou…

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Fewer livestock at Bent’s Old Fort? These and other changes could come to the national historic site in southeastern Colorado 4:44

5M ago4:44

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Parts of the decades-old reconstructed adobe trading post near La Junta are failing. This led to the decision to close the upper level until the risks can be resolved and the structure restored. Also, the living history presentations there could undergo some changes, including how livestock may be managed.…

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Season 4 Update Part 3! 1:58:00

5M ago1:58:00

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We are back to continue to talk about the Season 4 update! We do our show live on BlogTalkRadio and for those that cant make the live show check us out on BlogTalkRadio, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Tune In, Podtail, Owltail, and on Podbay! Remember to like share and follow us on Facebook and on any of the platforms you use to listen to …

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Season 4 Update Part 2! 1:59:00

5M ago1:59:00

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Now on to part 2 of this update! We do our show live on BlogTalkRadio and for those that cant make the live show check us out on BlogTalkRadio, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Tune In, Podtail, Owltail, and on Podbay! Remember to like share and follow us on Facebook and on any of the platforms you use to listen to our show!…

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Season 4 Updates Part 1! 1:59:00

5M ago1:59:00

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It's been a while, but we are back! We will be discussing the new changes to the game. This will be a 2 or 3 part show so stay tuned for the other installments! As always, remember to listen to our show live on BlogTalkRadio and for those that cant make the live show, check us out on BlogTalkRadio, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Tune In, P…

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From Venice to Vistorta Estate with Brandino Brandolini 41:26

5M ago41:26

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The noble Brandolini d’Adda family were respected military leaders serving Venice back to the 1600s. Vistorta, their 19th century country estate and winery in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, is known for its world-class gardens, Merlot wines and local varietals like Fruliano. Fourth generation family member, Brandino Brandolini, graduated Texas A&M and work…

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Casa Paladin- Lessons on Humility and Purpose from a Family Patriarch 47:41

6M ago47:41

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Located between the Veneto and Friuli, Casa Paladin is a stately winery born from humble origins. At age 16, Valentino Paladin lost his parents He supported his family by farming, baking bread, and opening a grocery. In 1962 he founded Casa Paladin. Today, the Paladin family also owns Bosco del Merlo, Friuli; Castello Bonomi, Franciacorta; Casa Lup…

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Wine Writer/Editor Ray Isle on The World of Wine in Glass 51:31

6M ago51:31

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There's a world of wine to enjoy and many choices. As the executive wine editor for Food & Wine and the wine & spirits editor for Travel + Leisure, Ray Isle has access to many wines to recommend for his column “What to Drink Next.” In his book, "The World in a Wineglass: The Insider's Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink No…

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Sipping KYLR Premium Clean American Rum with Distiller Lexi Close 18:59

6M ago18:59

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Transparency is key in what we drink and eat. People want products made with all natural ingredients and no additives that taste great, says KLYR Rum Distiller Lexi Close. Hand-crafted in Pennsylvania, KLYR is the vision of three friends who wanted a clean tasting rum with zero grams of sugar, zero grams of carbohydrates and fewer calories. KLYR ru…

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El Paso County firefighters tried to reduce the fire risks at encampments. The effort went up in smoke 2:21

6M ago2:21

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Enforcing fire safety in homeless encampments is a challenging issue.

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Biondi-Santi CEO Giampiero Bertolini -A New Chapter for a Storied Wine 43:35

6M ago43:35

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The name Biondi-Santi is synonymous with the Brunello wines of Tuscany’s Montalcino. At Biondi-Santi family estate, Tenute Il Greppo, Ferrucio Biondi Santi first barrel-aged 100% Sangiovese Grosso in 1888, naming it “Brunello di Montalcino.” In 2017 family owner, Jacopo Biondi-Santi, sold the winery to French firm EPI. Many wondered what would chan…

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Stevie Kim, Italian Wine Evangelist, Managing Director, Vinitaly Int'l 51:34

7M ago51:34

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Stevie Kim is Managing Director of Vinitaly International, the world’s largest wine expo held in Verona where she's based. A self-proclaimed Italian Wine Evangelist, her impact spreading the gospel of Italian wine is widespread. Stevie has helped evolve Vinitaly from a trade fair to a global brand spearheading the Vinitaly International Academy, Wi…

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