Welcome to Wine World, the podcast that takes you on a flavorful journey from vineyard to glass. Hosted by Pavle Milic, winemaker, restauranteur, and columnist for Phoenix Magazine, this show dives deep into the world of wine grape growing and winemaking. Each episode, Pavle uncorks the fascinating processes behind your favorite wines, explores the nuances of wine and food pairings, and offers an insider’s look at the thriving wine scenes in Arizona and beyond. Join us as we visit local vine ...
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008: Why do we use Oak Barrels? With Sean Adamowicz
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Unlock the secrets behind the art and science of winemaking with our special guest, Sean Adamowicz from the Boswell Company. With a rich background in environmental chemistry and a passion for wine nurtured in southern France, Sean takes us on an enlightening journey through the essential role of oak barrels in aging wine. Learn about the diverse c…
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How did a dairy farm kid from Santa Rosa end up in the grapevine nursery business? Meet Sam Caselli, whose journey took him from transporting seafood to high-end restaurants and navigating long-haul trucking to becoming a pivotal figure at NovaVines. Over his impressive 24-year tenure, Sam has mastered the art of grapevine propagation, transitionin…
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006: Water Talk for Thriving Vineyards with Denny Hubbell of Rancher's Well Services
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What if your vineyard could thrive without a single drop of irrigation? In this episode, we’re joined by Denny Hubbell of Ranchers Well Services as we explore the critical role of water in viticulture, focusing on the idea between irrigating and dry farming. Learn the parameters needed for successful dry farming and the complexities of drilling wel…
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005: From Speed to Soil - Timo Geis's Journey from Motorsports to Winemaking
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How does a love for motorcycles and racing cars transform into a passion for natural wine? Join us as we uncover the captivating journey of Timo, a unique individual with a multicultural background spanning from France to Sedona, Arizona. Timo's story begins with an unexpected shift during his college years, thanks in part to a mentor named Richard…
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AZ's Coffee Guru, ROC2's David Anderson.
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David Anderson is a name easily recognized by those of us in the hospitality world in the state of Arizona. He is also a bit of a polymath: talented welder, pilot, and photographer. He owns Roastery of Cave Creek aka, ROC2, where he's been roasting an average of 10,000 lbs a week since 1997. His coffees are served in top restaurants in the valley l…
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Vinostache's Ebullient Vigneron: Brooke Ide.
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Formerly a professional volleyball player in Spain turned corporate pencil pusher who after a bout of shingles coupled with a desire to be active vs nailed to a desk, decided it was time for a major shift in her life. And here is where Brooke entered the AZ wine Conversation. After graduating from the Southwest wine center at Yavapai College in Cla…
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I am very excited about today's guest on the pod. I have known Donald Hawk for over thirteen years as a colleague in the restaurant industry. He is the chef at Valentine in Phoenix, a modern day diner that showcases the southwest through the lens of regional ingredients and his unique take on them. In 2022 Donald was recognized by the James Beard F…
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Revisiting an oldie but goodie: Mike Silacci of Opus One!
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For those of you who know me well, it’s no secret how much I cherish and fondly remember the years I worked in the Napa Valley: a place that not only solidified my growing interest in wine, but a place that thought me so much about hospitality and what it means to serve others. Which is why I’m so happy to be interviewing Mr. Michael Silacci. This …
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