Best Bacanora Podcasts (2024)

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The Vine Time S3 E2 Emmanuel Kemiji of Estaca Bacanora 0:30

22d ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Emmanuel Kemiji of Estaca Bacanora. www.estacabacanora.com @emmanuelkemiji @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #agavepacifica #senora #mexico #mexicanspirits #doubledistillation #launchingbrands #usaimports #crt #bacanora #tequila #mezcal #patiencegame #flyfishing…

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The Vine Time S3 E5 Sean D Martin of Boxwood Estate Vineyards 0:30

22h ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Sean D Martin, Director of Boxwood Estates Winery in Middleburg, Virginia. www.boxwoodwinery.com @boxwoodestatewinery @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #familybusiness #estategrown #wine #bordeauxblend #redblend #sauvignongris #newworldwine #sustainability #cloneg…

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There Is No Traditional Mezcal in the Marketplace 47:42

2d ago47:42

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In the comments section of the Agave Road Trip Instagram page, Craig Reynolds — founder of the California Agave Council — wrote, “Unfortunately, there is virtually no significant amount of truly traditionally produced Mezcal left in the marketplace. It’s not environmentally or economically sustainable. An unfortunate fact that is difficult to accep…

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The Vine Time S3 E4 Marco Meloro Italian Import Consultant 0:35

8d ago0:35

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Marco Meloro, Italian Import Consultant from Salerno, Italy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcomeloro @madamemojo @vinetimepodcast @thevinetimepodcast #italy #salerno #amalficoast #wine#pomodoro #madeinitaly #cheese #oliveoil #lemoncello #mozzerella #sea #chamberofcommerse #…

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The World’s Most Environmentally Sustainable Mezcal Brand 33:36

9d ago33:36

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This Mezcal brand replants agave in the wild, uses solar power, and only cooks with certified wood. They convert their bagaso into biodegradable planters. They are a model of best practices in the industry. And they just left the market because no one supported them. We question what you really care about in this episode of Agave Road Trip! Agave R…

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The Vine Time S3 E3 Joshua Weinstein of Mental Radio 0:35

15d ago0:35

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Joshua Weinstein Writer, Editor & Founder of Mental Radio. www.mentalradio.net @joshua.weinstein @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimetv #writer #podcast #editor #news #newspaper #shadowstevens #hollywood #print #miami #maine #la #grammys #writersstrike #happy #rusticoverton…

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The Argument for Pairing Tinned Fish With Mezcal 26:58

16d ago26:58

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Gone are the days when jars of pickled eggs and pigs feet lined the back of a bar. But a bit of food in your stomach can sure help when you’re out drinking. So what should the new bar snacks be? And how can they enhance your drinks menu? Sustainable-seafood expert Barton Seaver makes the case for canned fish. We go fishing for a new bar-snack direc…

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The Most Important Tequila of the Century 25:17

23d ago25:17

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Once a century, Agave Road Trip goes out looking for the most important Tequila of that era. Now, there are still a solid 75 years let in this century, but I’m going to go out on a limb and say, this early in the game, I’ve identified that Tequila. And the winner is… Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx…

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The Vine Time S3 E1 Jaynie Kean of Raer Scotch Whisky 0:30

29d ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Jaynie Kean of Raer Scotch Whisky. https://raer.co.uk @raerspirits @raerwhisky @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #scotland #scotch #craftspirits #parkstreetimports #tasting #jacksondistillery #estategrown #maltedbarley #nyc #florida…

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Does the Tequila in Your Margarita Matter? 27:42

1M ago27:42

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I saw a number of posts online suggesting that, if you’re making a Margarita, it doesn’t matter what Tequila you use – it pretty much tastes the same. Linda and I decided to put that to the test with a jury of nine tasters. What’s the verdict? To find out you’ll have to listen to this episode of Agave Road Trip! Agave Road Trip is a critically accl…

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The Vine Time S2 E35 Emmanuel & Enrico Galeano of Piccolo Scalo 0:30

1M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Emmanuel & Enrico Galeano of Piccolo Scalo Bistrot in Riposto, Sicily. https://www.piccoloscalobistrot.it @piccoloscalobistrot @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #riposto #sicily #italianwine #bistro #littleport #wineexports #experience #fish #etna #sicilianwine #s…

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The Politics of Mezcal 41:09

1M ago41:09

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Not everybody who drinks Mezcal is politically liberal. Not everyone carrying a copita in their pocket is a Democrat. Not all of the folks traveling to rural Mexico lean left. In fact, probably most of the mezcalerxs themselves tend to be more conservative. In this politically hot season, it’s maybe a good idea to consider that the person across th…

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The Vine Time S2 E34 Rachel Horton White of Soulful Work Consulting 0:30

1M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Rachel Horton White of Soulful Work Consulting. http://soulfulworkconsulting.com/? @rhortonwhite @soulfulworkconsulting @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #healing #life #love #edgarcasey #lifesjourney #peace #lifejourney#understanding #fullfillyourdreams #aswithin…

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Did Salsa Change Gringos or Did Gringos Change Salsa? 24:51

2M ago24:51

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A recent article in the New York Times suggested, "As more foreigners, especially Americans, visit or move to Mexico City, some taco shops have lowered the heat in their sauces. Not everyone is happy.” That makes me think about how foreign consumption of Tequila and Mezcal have also influenced the flavors — and the recipes — of those other landmark…

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The Vine Time S2 E33 Warren Hode of Better Rhodes N/A Brands 0:30

2M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Warren Hode of Better Rhodes N/A Beverage Products. https://www.betterrhodes.com @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast @non_alc_stallion @betterrhodes @sirjames101drinks @wander_and_found #na #nyc #boston #germany#wanderandfound #rose #sparkling #chardonnay #dealcohol…

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De-caf, Non-fat Tequila 19:04

2M ago19:04

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Eric Kozlik of Modern Bar Cart shared with me an email exchange he’d had with a PR agency, where their selling point for a new Bourbon was that it was made using a "proprietary heirloom corn.” That made me think about Tequilas that are labeled “gluten-free.” Which made Eric think of “non-GMO.” Which made me think about the difference between “still…

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The Vine Time S2 E 32 Sheila Rondeau of MOGXP Marketing 0:30

2M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes the amazing Sheila Rondeau of MogXP Marketing https://mogxp.com/ @madamemojo @vinetimetv #brands #marketing #ab #charity #causemarketing #hotairballons #qualitybrands #corona #bud #cpg #consumerpackagedgood #marketingtowomen #value #beveragebrands #greatideas…

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Mezcal Is Smoky Tequila 17:23

2M ago17:23

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Mezcal geeks and agave nerds get hot under the collar when someone suggests that Mezcal is smoky Tequila. But … isn’t it? It’s a fire-starter episode of Agave Road Trip! Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lo…

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Kilinga Bacanora from Tales of the Cocktail 27:36

2M ago27:36

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Exciting show this week as we kick off our Tales of the Cocktail coverage for 2024. We start by visiting with Master Distiller and Founder of Kilinga Bacanora Rodrigo Bojorquez. Bacanora is a spirit made from agave but is different from Tequila. This interview really breaks down the genre and the characteristics of Bacanora. Plus we get the backsto…

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The Vine Time S2 E31 Michelle Buck of Vitality Room 0:40

2M ago0:40

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Michelle Buck of Vitality Room in Windham, Maine. https://www.vitality-room.com/about-us @madamemojo @thevinetimepodcast @vinetimetv #sound #light #healing #harmonicegg #mediation #intentions #guitar #music #windhammaine #getbetter #lightbox #gaillynn #colorado #weighloss #…

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Uncertified Mezcal Can Kill You 28:02

2M ago28:02

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It’s true: An uncertified agave spirit can kill you. But so can a certified Mezcal. Or a certified Tequila. So … what exactly is the point of certification? I had this … conversation? debate? battle? … with Sergio Garnier of Mezcal Ultramundo in another episode in March of this year. He felt like he had more to say and I feel like I could talk abou…

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The Vine Time S2 E30 Kevin McParland of Powerscourt Distillery Ireland 0:30

2M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Kevin McParland of Powerscourt Whiskey. https://powerscourtdistillery.com @kevin.mcparland @powerscourtdistillaryltd @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #whiskey #scotchorirish #ireland #distilling #hertiage #sugarloaf #dargleriver #caskwhiskey #usa #singlemaltwhisk…

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Mezcal Flights or Mezcal Cocktails? 36:36

2M ago36:36

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No question but that most people in the USA are introduced to Mezcal through cocktails. But most bartenders I know — most people I know, in fact — prefer drinking Mezcal neat. Drinking spirits neat, however, can be intimidating to that cocktail drinker. So what’s the gateway? We talk Mezcal flights in this 30,000-foot episode of Agave Road Trip! Ag…

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The Vine Time Podcast S2 E29 Jupiter Jones of Lionysus Creative 0:45

3M ago0:45

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Jupiter Jones of Lionyss Creative. @itsjupiterjones @lionysus.creative @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimetv #chocolate #restaurantbusiness #events #cocktailevents #autism #socialmedia #covid #varityshow #tekitikishow #scotland #gluten#apothacary #iceland #travel #nola #sa…

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Tequila Cristalino: Threat or Menace? 26:21

3M ago26:21

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You can’t log onto a Facebook Tequila group without seeing Cristalino Tequila derided, abused, and generally treated as some kind of punch line. But … do those user groups reflect the average consumer? Does the average consumer matter as much as the more highly engaged consumers that populate these online groups? And does consumption itself matter …

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The Vine Time S2 E28 Gary Saperstein of Out In The Vineyard 0:30

3M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Gary Saperstein of Out in the Vineyard. www.outinthevineyard.com @outinthevineyard @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #hospitality #nyc #sonoma #wine #winecurious #pinkpound #pride #lacremawinery #russianriver #winecountryconcierge #insider #givingback #facetoface …

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Beverage Testing Institute Does Not Say Mezcal Is the Purest Distilled Alcohol 24:37

3M ago24:37

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“According to the Beverage Testing Institute of Chicago in Illinois, mezcal is the purest distillate or alcohol that exists on the planet and the noblest with the human body.” Or, at least, that’s the oft-repeated quote that comes up every several months and drives the folks at the Beverage Testing Institute crazy. So I’ve invited Andrew Moldenhaue…

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The Vine Time S2 E27 Andrew Volk of Hunt & Alpine Club 0:25

3M ago0:25

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Andrew Volk of Hunt & Alpine in Portland, Maine. @huntandalpine @andrewmvolk @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #portlandmaine #portlandoregon #cocktails #jamesbeardaward #wineenthusiast #service #bar #scandanavianfood #intown #dadslife #summerinmaine #outstandingh…

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Horse Piss, Arm Pits, and Other Mezcal Additives 26:42

3M ago26:42

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I like to talk about the 400 decisions that a mezcalerx makes that determines how an agave spirit tastes. But there are other elements beyond their decisions … natural elements that find their way into the process … that also have an impact on what goes into the bottle. We’re taking shots in this episode of Agave Road Trip! Agave Road Trip is a cri…

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The Vine Time S2 E26 John Libonati of Hyphen PSP Palm Springs 0:40

3M ago0:40

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes John Libonati of Hyphen PSP in Palms Springs, California. https://www.hyphenpsp.com @hyphenpsp @johngymnast @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #socialwines #southboston #nyc #palmsprings #wineshop #wine #naturalwines #covid #covidwine #california #johnspizzanyc #pa…

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When Did Tequila Stop Being Fun? 22:19

3M ago22:19

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It’s all in the eye of the beholder, I know. But when I think about what Tequila was back in the ‘80s and ‘90s … it was a catalyst for fun. I had a coworker who thought “tequila” was Spanish for “dancing on tables.” And I still see that, though mainly in Mexico. Here in the USA, it’s become so serious. Or maybe I just don’t go to the right places o…

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The Vine Time S2 E25 Tara O’Riordan of Tavolo Dorchester 0:30

4M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Tara O’Riordan of Tavolo Dorchester, Massachusetts. @dorchestertara @tavolodotave @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #ashmontgrill #galwaygirl#eatdrinkandbemerry #dot #dorchesterday #tavolo #foodandfriend #italianwine #iccarus #epic #cocktails #pride #southboston #…

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Yes, There Can Be Additives in Mezcal 23:46

4M ago23:46

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In the past several weeks, I have seen in numerous online forums the misstatement that Mezcal can’t have additives. And the misstatement that those additives can only be fresh fruits and raw turkey. So this episode is 100% just so I can post a simple link the next time I see that error pop up again. And it’s an opportunity to clarify the allowance …

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The Vine Time S2 E24 Whitley Nabintu Marshall 0:45

4M ago0:45

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Whitley Navintu Marshall, Founder & Editor of Art, Love, Lifestyle Magazine in Portland, Maine. https://www.artlovelifestyle.com https://www.artlovelifestyle.com/attire.html @whitleynabintumarshall @artlovelifestyle @artlovelifestyleattire @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevineti…

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A $30 Chicken Dinner Is a Bargain 31:05

4M ago31:05

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John Douglass of the multi-award-winning Louisville bar Pretty Decent is renowned for his hospitality. But he got a bit hot under the collar when one of his favorite customers complained about a $30 chicken dinner at a fancy spot around the corner. We break that chicken down — and your free chips-and-salsa, too — in this under-priced episode of Aga…

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The Vine Time S2 E23 Katie Zoe Brunelle 0:30

4M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Katie Zoe Brunelle, Business Consultant. www.katiebrunelle.com @katiezoe @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #girls #mom #workingmoms #wine #family #podcast #amoslee #food #redefiningtherainbow #birdandco #glb #woodfordsfoodandbeverage #farmtotable #platethestate #n…

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Summer sports and Reyka Vodka 51:59

4M ago51:59

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We back! Sort of. Hank is flying solo this week with Matt still on the mend from his recent trip to the Pacific Northwest. Details on that next week. In the meantime, it's early June. Plenty to talk about in the sports world with college baseball, MLB, and the NBA Finals underway. For our spirits content this week we check in with Jeff Naples of Re…

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You Can’t Recycle That Bottle 20:10

4M ago20:10

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Road-tripper Nathan Mealey checked in to ask, “How do you if a brand is ethical?” So I’ve started having that conversation with a number of people, coming at the question from different angles. This first answer considers packaging — specifically glass bottles. We think of those glasses as recyclable. But … are they? It’s a myth-busting episode of …

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The Vine Time S2 E22 Scott Roughgarden of Honey Bubbles 0:45

4M ago0:45

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Scott Roughgarden of Honey Bubbles Wine and Grape Juice Group Imports. www.honeybubbleswine.com https://www.grapejuicegroup.com www.vinetimetv.com @honey_bubbles_wine @grapejuicegroupwineimporters @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast @whoishunterboon #la #santamonica…

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Making Beer With Agave (And Sotol) 19:43

4M ago19:43

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How do you turn 24,000 acres of wild maguey Lamparillo and dasylirion into beer? You bring Mike Schallau of is/was brewing to Durango to hang out with Sergio Garnier of Mezcal Ultramundo! Mike has been making beer since 2018 with agave I’ve brought him from Mexico, to fundraise for SACRED. This year, he made the trip himself. The beer is in the wor…

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The Vine Time S2 E21 Ilma Lopez of Chaval & Ugly Duckling 0:25

5M ago0:25

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Ilma Lopez of Chaval & Ugly Duckling in Portland, Maine https://www.chavalmaine.com www.uglyducklingmaine.com https://vinetimetv.com @chavalmaine @uglyducklingmaine @madamemojo @thevinetimepodcast @vinetimetv #food #family #community #chef #portlandwineweek #rose’ #italy #b…

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Cocktails as Cultural Bridges 44:57

5M ago44:57

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I’ve heard a lot about how bartenders use cocktails as a way to introduce their guests to Mexican spirits like Mezcal, Tequila, Raicilla, Bacanora, and Sotol. And lately, I’ve also heard a little about using those same cocktails to introduce guests to the communities those spirits come from – turning the cocktail into a gateway to another culture. …

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The Vine Time S2 E20 King of Kefir Gerry Scullion 0:40

5M ago0:40

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes King of Kefir Gerry Scullion from Ireland. https://kingofkefir.ie @kingofkefir @madamemojo @thevinetimepodcast @vinetimetv #kefir #water #waterislife #guthealth #fiber #herbs #teas #plants #bloomdublin #king#chocolatefactory #health #erewhon…

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What Is the Connection Between Mezcal, Mexican Food, and Museums? 25:41

5M ago25:41

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The first time I saw tascalate on a menu it was at Itanoni in Oaxaca. I immediately fell in love with the traditional drink. But finding a second cup – particularly at home in Chicago – was a lost cause. But now, years later, Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu has written an article about how tascalte has made its way onto bar menus. And that’s a reflectio…

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The Vine Time S2 E19 Seth Leaf from IAMAWAKENOW.com 0:30

5M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Seth Leaf, Coherent Mediation Instructor from I AM AWAKE NOW. www.iamawakenow.com https://tourmalinespring.com @setheaf @tourmalinesprings @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #mediation #springwater #maine #waterislife #author #spiritual #trust #thefighttoenlight #l…

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Maybe That 12-Year-Old Agave Is Only Five Years Old… 26:49

5M ago26:49

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I was having a conversation with Grace Gonzalez of Tequila El Mayor and she said something that brought into focus a thought that’s been bumping around in my head: We talk a lot about the ages of the agaves that are used to make Mezcal and Tequila. But there’s really no mechanism to verify that. And, in fact, since different agaves reach maturity a…

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The Vine Time S2 E18 Chris Peterman of Hart & Harp Wines 0:30

5M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Chris Peterman of Hart & Harp Wines in Maine. www.hartandharpwines.com @hartandharpwine @oakandembermaine @madamemojo @vinetimetv @thevinetimepodcast #hartandharpwines #wine #trade #wineeducation #nyc #restaurant #bordeaux #portlandmaine #cork#familybusiness #hospitality #v…

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Mezcal Moto-Rally! 46:25

5M ago46:25

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Four wheels good! Two wheels more good? For the last few years, Nick Barreiro has organized a moto-rally for small group of motorcycle-and-Mexico enthusiasts. And while motorcycles aren’t my speed, I know they work for plenty of gringx bartenders, and I love this whole different way to take in the stories of rural Mexico. Learn about Nick’s interna…

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The Vine Time S2 E17 Maine’s Peter Emery 0:30

5M ago0:30

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Melanie Bolduc, Founder & Host of Vine Time TV, www.vinetimetv.com welcomes Maine Wine Legend, Peter Emery. @madamemojo @thevinetimepodcast @vinetimetv #wine #music #doobiebrother #sgws #winery #windowsoftheworld #drums #kennebubkport #maine #wineeducation #cork #brunellodimontalcino #fessparkerBy Melanie Bolduc

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What Can Cultivated Meat Teach Us About Mezcal? 28:28

6M ago28:28

28:28

In his New York Times op-ed about the imploding dream of cultivated meat, Joe Fassler writes, “[It] was an embodiment of the wish that we can change everything without changing anything. We wouldn’t need to rethink our relationship to Big Macs and bacon. We could go on believing that the world would always be the way we’ve known it.” And while I ca…

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