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Denver Wine Radio

Paul Bonacquisti

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Join winemaker Paul Bonacquisti as he interviews Colorado musicians, taste-tests the best wine on the shelves, tells you about amazing tourist destinations, and plays great music- all recorded from the cozy Bonacquisti Wine Company in Denver. Taught by his father, who was a passionate winemaker himself, Paul has been a passionate Sommelier since 2006. His wines have earned several bronze, silver and gold medals in the Colorado Wine Governor's Cup Competition, as well as international recogni ...
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The Modern Eater

The Modern Eater

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The Modern Eater, a passionate crew of homegrown, hyper-local and small business advocates who give a voice to Colorado chefs, restaurateurs, growers, farmers, suppliers and beverage stewards, is an award-winning podcast that airs every Monday. Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. on themoderneater.com, our Facebook page and YouTube. If you're anything like us, you obsess over great food, seasonal ingredients and delicious libations, best shared with likeminded friends and family. Please welcome T ...
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🔥🍔 Get ready for a sizzling interview with the Grillinator himself, Jack Mancuso, aka Chef Cuso from CusoCuts! This outdoor grilling and BBQ sensation didn’t start out as a chef but as an engineer. However, when the BBQ bug bit him, there was no turning back.Join us as we delve into Jack’s journey from college campus cookouts to a social media sens…
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Day five of TME’s 5th annual Colorado road trip landed us in Paonia, Colorado. Paonia is favorite to be sure featuring rich agriculture and amazing people. Upon or arrival at our lodging, Big B’s Delicious orchards, we were fortunate to meet Kori Stanton. Kori is a local gal and her family owns a farm down the road.The Stanton family, Campbell and …
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When you hear “The Big Apple,” New York City probably comes to mind. But not anymore! Once you watch this episode of The Modern Eater’s 5th annual Colorado Road Trip to Big B’s Delicious Orchards in Hotchkiss, CO. you won’t look at an apple the same way again.Big B’s boss, Jeff Schwartz has taken Colorado farming to a whole new level. Sustainable f…
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This time Paul and 'Cha get together to sample some Tempranillo and go over some of the robust flavors that emit from it. We also hear from Doug Kingman from Kingman Estates Winery. 10 acres and a barn in the Grand Valley of the Colorado River, near Palisade. Really, it started with a dream and a strong desire to create Colorado Wines that are equa…
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Cha-Cha's back again! This time we're trying a well-bodied 2019 Malbec from Vinnie Fera Wineries in Boulder, CO. It's called Hogback, which might sound like an odd name, but it makes sense once you hear founder Tim Moley explain it. Vinnie Fera has been around since 2016, and they say they pick their grapes based on what fits best in the Colorado l…
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Paul is joined by Colorado Music Experience founding director and author, G Brown. G covered popular music at The Denver Post for 26 years, interviewing well over 3200 musicians, including Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, and Kurt Cobain. He's also amassed an archive of close to 150 rare promotional photos, and he's put them all into…
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ChaCha's back! And we're back to wine tasting. This week, we've got a lovely selection from Carboy, a fast-growing and award-winning winery with four locations across Colorado. We test their 2019 Riesling from Grand Valley, and it's quite the treat. We also get a special audio clip from Tyzok Wharton, Head Winemaker at Carboy, where he walks us thr…
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I recently attended a wine tasting event hosted by Blanchard Family Wines in downtown Denver. Four winemakers each presenting one Colorado wine to an enthusiastic and thirsty crowd during Colorado Wine Week. In attendance was Doug Kingman from Kingman Estates Winery, Tim Moly from Vinny Fera Winery in Boulder, Tyzok Wharton from Carboy Winery in Li…
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Nationally, October is Italian Heritage Month and since 2019, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed a proclamation designating October as Italian Heritage Month in Colorado. The Dante Alighieri Society of Denver drafted the proclamation noting the many different ways in which Italians helped and contributed to the establishment of many industrie…
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A Colorado wine powerhouse with locations in Denver, Littleton and Breckenridge, Carboy Winery’s location in Palisade is breathtaking. With an assortment of wines and one of the best views in the Valley, partner James Melling has a smile on his face. This brand new facility has a perfect patio setting and tasting room that includes paninis and char…
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Located at the old location of the Palisade Cafe, Fidel’s Cocina and Bar is the new spot to be at. Jeff Snook and Jody Corey with help from their dog, Fidel, started this place with two things in mind, energy and flavor. Tacos and margaritas on the patio are just an added bonus. Whether it is their spicy cucumber margarita or a plate of their pobla…
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If you are in southwest Florida, your first stop has to be Nice Guys Pizza. Located in Cape Coral, Nice Guys Pizza gives you pizza and cocktails that are carefully crafted by two service industry pros and their skilled team. Greg Gebhard and his wife Jovana invite you to step into their punk rock labyrinth for a food and beverage escape. Nice Guys …
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Palisade, Colorado here we come! Unapologetic organic soil farming is what it’s all about at Field to Fork Farm. Scott, Jessica, and Clive Washkowiak are seemingly living the American dream. This multipurpose family farm strives to grow delicious produce along with raising some animals in order to not only feed themselves but their surrounding comm…
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Paul sits down with Alwyn "Fitz" Fitzgerald, the former President of Fisher King Winery which closed in 2020 when there were staffing shortages. In this episode you will find out first hand that it is not too cold to grow amazing grapes in Wisconsin, and that Paul finds similarities between Colorado and Wisconsin when it comes to growing grapes. He…
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Check out our episode of The Modern Eater Show from The Salty Crab Bar and Grill in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.We spoke to our chef friends Zuri Resendiz, Jeff Gebott, and James Doxon about our first day of the 5th annual road trip.We previewed our stop in Minturn at Helen’s House where chef Lauren Ridout of Slapped Wood Fired Pizza made us some per…
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The Modern Eater Show is back from the Salty Crab Bar & Grill in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.We started the show with a look at some of our finer moments in Florida from the views to the amazing food and beverages we’ve had up and down the coast.There was one story that we had to get into regarding ‘restaurant etiquette.Erin Boyle, Executive Director…
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Palisade Growers Guild is a local farmers market that is showcasing local talent from around the region. Started by Kaibab Sauvage, from Sauvage Spectrum, he wanted to establish a presence in the area where local small businesses could come together to offer products and services. They have produce, coffee, local products, food trucks, and wine.Kai…
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Chris and Mackenzie Schmalz are one of the seven generations that made Clark Family Orchards a Palisade staple. Now they run the beautiful facility at Clark and Co.’s Distilling. You can sit and enjoy one of their 35 locally distilled spirits in their brand new tasting room or head outside and relax by the Colorado River. They offer agave, rum, vod…
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At the Hog and The Hen, Cooper and Mary Hall are the brains and knives behind this amazing market in downtown Grand Junction. You can get one of their fantastic sandwiches, a custom made charcuterie board, and some mouth watering candy. Their market is also a hub for Colorado made products.Their market emphasizes local meats/cheeses, local beer/spi…
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First of all, a disclaimer: No wine bottles were opened in this week's episode, but you certainly don't need a drink to enjoy this week's guest. Angel Mendez-Soto grew up in New York City’s East Harlem (El Barrio), and he's a man with a storied career in theatre. He has been a member of Su Teatro, directed by Anthony J. Garcia, for over 40 years. I…
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Fate and a combined passion for the wine industry brought two families together to create Continental Divide Winery. Part-time Breckenridge residents Jeffrey and Ana Maltzman owned two successful wineries in California. Ten years ago the Maltzmans, their two daughters and their two Australian Shepherds were walking down Main Street in Breckenridge …
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Jenne Baldwin-Eaton started her career in winemaking with Plum Creek Cellars in 1994. For 22 years, Baldwin-Eaton made award-winning wines from 100% Colorado grown grapes and was involved in all aspects of running a commercial winery. The success and growth of the Colorado wine industry is very important to Baldwin-Eaton and as an instructor her go…
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This week, Brad Page from Colorado Cider Company in Denver joins Paul to try ciders from his esteemed cidery. Colorado Cider Company is the oldest operating cidery in the state. Owners Brad and Kathe Page have also been planting cider and heirloom variety apples and pears at their property in Hotchkiss since 2012. Some of their most well-known prod…
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This week on Denver Wine Radio, Jacob Harkins joins Paul to taste four wines from around the world (of course one is from Colorado) in another episode of Colorado vs. the World. Jacob Harkins is a self-described wine geek, former wine journalist, and recovering ski bum. His current gig is running the marketing efforts of VintageView, the world lead…
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Let's catch up with Mark Berzins over a friendly game of shuffleboard. Mark owns the Little Pub Company which currently operates 20 pubs in Colorado. Mark’s seen it all. Or has he? Class Starts now!This episode of The Modern Eater Show Mark shares what current business challenges he is facing. Labor shortages, supply chain issues, skyrocketing food…
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After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Human Resource Management from Colorado Mesa University in 2011, Cassidee was hired in 2012 as the executive director of Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), the only non-profit dedicated to the winemakers and grape growers in the state. Since then, she has restructured t…
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Blanchard Family Wines is the story of how wine can bring people together, build bridges and ignite passions that make dreams come true. This boutique winery expresses the vision of two brothers and the uniting qualities of great wine shared among friends and family. A first-generation wine venture, the roots of the company are grounded in a family…
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Hotdogs! Get your hotdogs! The Modern Eater Show hits the streets and sets up shop outside of Coors Field to do some “man on the street” reporting with one simple question in mind. Well, two questions. If you could name a wiener that would go in stadiums everywhere, what would you name it and what toppings would you choose to be one it?You can watc…
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Jayme Henderson + Steve Steese of The Storm Cellar Winery join Paul this week to try two more of Colorado's finest wines. The Storm Cellar is a collaborative vision between Steve and Jayme; during their many years in the restaurant industry, whether for business, study, or pleasure, they spent most of their time away from work in wine country, and …
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This week, ChaCha Chavez (re)joins Denver Wine Radio to try two fantastic Colorado wines. ChaCha is a radio personality who has spent 30 plus years on the air in Denver, Colorado, as a Program Director and on air talent at these legendary radio stations: KS104, KS107.5, Alice 105.9, Jammin 92.5, Kool105, Jammin 1015. The first wine on the docket fo…
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Doug Caskey will be the first to tell you that he has one of the best government jobs in Colorado. At one point Doug was the store manager at the Boulder Liquor Mart. Now the executive director at Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, Doug shares thoughts about this week's wines, his thoughts on sake being considered a wine, and makes many reco…
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When Cardi B sang about making money moves in Bodak Yellow, she must have had chef Dana Rodriguez in mind. Chef Rodriguez is plenty busy with her two existing concepts in Work and Class and SuperMegaBien as well as the highly anticipated January opening of her newest project Cantina Loca. That would be more than enough for most people but chef Dana…
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This place is great for your mind, body, and soul, and it's right here in beautiful Victor Colorado!Grey Wolf Resort is a unique getaway destination that you have to experience to fully understand.In this video chef Nathan Rockwood and Michelle Kardokus take you on a foraging hike through Grey Wolf Resort's incredible property! Not only do you lear…
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This resort will reconnect you to Mother Nature and true Colorado agriculture, but without the bug spray! Cows, pigs, chickens, goats, greens and more!Take a tour of this "one of a kind" resort in Victor Colorado with chef and owner Nathan Rockwood!By The Modern Eater
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This is why when you think about getting fish in Colorado, you think Seattle Fish Company! What a cool tour!Chef Peter Rauen takes us on a fishy tour of here in Colorado. Some people think you can't get fresh fish from the ocean in CO, but we're here to tell you.....YES YOU CAN!By The Modern Eater
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We’re at Cheese Importers in Longmont! Wow, have you seen this place?!?!Take a tour with us and owner Samm White of this iconic Colorado business! You'll see great local brands like Blonde Beard's Buffalo Sauce, Chile Crunch, Haystack Mountain cheese, Bibamba Chocolate, Table Mountain Farm, Moon Hill Dairy, Nita Crisp Artisan Flatbreads, and so muc…
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Some people call them “Spud Nuts” We just call them delicious!We love to see local businesses working together to create delicious magic!What a fun afternoon in La Salle Colorado with Landline Doughnuts & Coffee and Strohauer Farms!with chef Justin Brunson from River Bear American MeatsBy The Modern Eater
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Is there really a trick to cutting onions and not crying?When you've been doing something for over 100 years, that usually means you're pretty good at it!Fagerberg Produce Eaton Co. is home to the big three in onions, Red, White, and Yellow!Take a tour of Fagerberg Produce with Ryan and Colby and you'll definitely learn something you didn't know ab…
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If you care about the food you put in your body and where it comes from, then you should watch this video.Wow what a treat for The Modern Eater to be invited to the Larson Family Ranch with Bill, Luke and Kate Larson from Centennial Cuts and have a conversation with some of Colorado's agriculture producing families!with Brooke and Matthew Proctor f…
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Catching some trout in Del Norte with Kermit Krantz! Frontier Trout Ranch Our buddy Kermit met up with us at Simple Foods Market & Deli to talk trout! Kermit grows some the best fish in Colorado, and we love it when he brings us some!Simple Foods Market is an awesome place for local and artisan everything! Make sure to get a sandwich while you're h…
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When in Durango Colorado, you MUST stop at James Ranch Market and Grill for lunch and a little bit of agriculture!James Ranch Market and Grill is truly one of our favorite stops on TME Road Trip and after you watch this tour and interview with Jenn and Joe Wheeling you'll know why.And don't miss the MOVIE!! Yup, they even hit the big screen at Jame…
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Man, being a farmer isn't easy or glamorous, but it's honest and rewarding when you do it right! The Modern Eater sits down with some of the best in the Colorado agriculture business with Bruce, Charles, and Joe Talbott! with Kaibab Sauvage from Sauvage Spectrum.Support your local agriculture, no matter where you are!…
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