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Welcome to A Wine Affair --- Your classy, with a touch of quirky, podcast, all about the world of wine! Join us each week as we toast over a glass of our favorite pour, while talking with special guests on wine, industry trends, education, and fun! Visit all your favorite and even unknown wine regions through a glass and good conversation. Follow us for more @awine_affair and @pour_atlanta https://www.instagram.com/awine_affair/ https://www.instagram.com/pour_atlanta/
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Taylor Kephart interviews veteran Twin Cities vocalist and songwriter Pamela McNeill. They discuss her debut at the Dakota, performing at the Royal Albert Hall, and co-writing a song with Yanni. McNeill shares insights on her new EP, her experiences with tribute shows, and her busy time in Nashville.
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"World of Winemaking" with Tom Payette, Winemaking Consultant
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Ever wonder what goes on to create the wonderful wine found in each pour? Join A Wine Affair Podcast as we welcome Tom Payette, Winemaking Consultant, to share the insights and magic that goes into winemaking production. Learn more about the process, steps, and evolving days in the life of a winemaker. Tom talks us through the impact of oak aging a…
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"Exploring Obscure Grapes & Unknown Wines" with Jeremy Jones of The Grape Pursuit
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A Wine Affair Podcast welcomes Jeremy Jones, creator of The Grape Pursuit, to share his journey of trying every grape variety in the world. Jeremy is a travel and wine blogger who talks with us about grapes & wine we should know, how to find them, and how many he’s tasted so far. Find out how many grape varietals made the list and listen to our con…
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“A Date with DuMOL” featuring Jill Davis, Brand Ambassador
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A Wine Affair Podcast returns for a whimsical wine Wednesday with DuMOL Winery & Estate Vineyards. One of the reasons we love wine is the full sensory experience AND the people it brings together. With DuMOL, we find both in each and every pour. Andi first learned of DuMOL through family friends who hosted Jill on a visit back to Atlanta for a deli…
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In this episode of Savoring Sound, I interview Terry Walsh, the dynamic frontman of the Belfast Cowboys. This Minneapolis-based, nine-piece band has captivated audiences since 2002 with their unique blend of rock, blues, roots, and soul. Terry reveals how he almost gave up music before forming the Belfast Cowboys, a band dedicated to Van Morrison’s…
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In this ‘Savoring Sound’ episode, Taylor talks with Dakota staff member Andrea White, who reflects on her time with Dakota since 2016, sharing her favorite shows and dishes. She also discusses her role as a guest vocalist with Southside Aces, performing on Dakota’s stage, and her memorable experience on the Botti at Sea cruise, including singing wi…
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In this episode, Taylor sits down with Davina Sowers, the powerhouse behind Davina and the Vagabonds. Davina shares her journey from growing up in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to finding inspiration in pre-war blues and jazz, battling addiction, and becoming a celebrated musician in Minneapolis. Tune in to hear about her eclectic style and the formation …
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Join Taylor as they sit down with Dosh, the innovative multi-instrumentalist from Minneapolis known for his eclectic mix of electronic, ambient, and instrumental hip hop music. Performing under the mononym Dosh, he shares insights into his creative process, live solo performances, and collaborations with artists like Andrew Bird. Discover how Dosh'…
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Today on Savoring Sound, host Taylor Kephart sits down with the incredibly talented Pamela McNeill. A seasoned vocalist and songwriter, Pamela has been writing songs since she was 15 and has performed around the globe. She has released seven solo albums, including her latest, "Wave After Wave." Growing up in Winona, Minnesota, Pamela discovered her…
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"Catchin' a Cab" with Allison of Cab Franc Chronicles
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New year, new wine! Want to expand your wine knowledge this year and learn new grapes & wine to pour in 2024? A Wine Affair Podcast welcomes Cab Franc Chronicles star, Allison, to share insights on the father of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and so many more - the principal, major grape - Cabernet Franc. Find out why so many of us, like Allison, sear…
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"Blind Tasting 101" with Kendeigh of The Grape Grind
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With a background in design and master's in education, Kendeigh fell in love with the hospitality & wine world from working in restaurants and the service industry. After years in high-end, fine-dining establishments setting her foundation of wine knowledge, Kendeigh surpassed every curve life dealt her to create her own business in wine education …
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“Wines We’re Thankful For” - Our Thanksgiving Pours
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Pours & People like YOU are what we’re extra thankful for this year! As the leaves change colors, we’re reminded how special this time of year is - when we feel the end of the year upon us and the rush of the holidays with full calendars of gatherings & celebrations. At the same time, we try to slow down, reflect with family & friends, raise a glas…
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“The Art of Sabrage” with Master Sabreur, Harry Constantinescu, CS, CSW, CWS, CBP
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Want to learn the ultimate party trick - how saber a bottle of champagne? A Wine Affair Podcast is excited to welcome Master Sabreur, Harry Constantinescu, to discuss the “The Art of Sabrage,” one of Andi’s favorite traditions experienced while Andi & Harry were a part of the opening team at the St. Regis Atlanta hotel. Hear how Harry broke world r…
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“Survives on Wine” with Art Designer & Wine Educator, Kate
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Learn more about the majestic country and wines of Portugal on this week’s episode with artist and wine lover, Kate, from Survives on Wine. Kate merges her passion for wine with her love of art as a fashion and textile designer turned wine writer, artist, and educator. Kate tells us her personal story through career changes and surviving through he…
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Fall is such a special time of the year - everyone loves falling into the autumn vibes - changing what they wear, how they decorate their homes, what they’re cooking for dinner - and for some, even changing what they’re pouring in the cooler season. Here on A Wine Affair Podcast - we share some of our favorite fall wines with you to pour along with…
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“The Art of Wine Imports” with Russ Lorber of Wide Roots, LLC
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Like Italian wine? We do, too! This week on A Wine Affair Podcast, we welcome Russ Lorber, founder of Wide Roots, LLC, who is also a Certified Italian Wine Ambassador and wine importer, to share his wealth of knowledge on the wine importing and distribution industry and dive into an Italian wine you’ll wish you knew and can’t wait to pour. With his…
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“A Wine State of Mind” with Crüology Vines, Inc.
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A Wine Affair Podcast welcomes the ladies of Crüology Vines, Inc. as our first official guests! As we toast to Crüology Vines and their wine story - we learn how pursuits into personal passions can pour into friendship, a business, and an exciting future. Hear from these two New York City teachers on how they used their background in teaching sci…
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We're excited to share our first episode introduction to A Wine Affair Podcast. Through "Our First Pour," learn more about Cindy & Andi and our adventure with wine, plus what we want to bring to the podcast wine world. Sit down, grab a glass, and join us for some good wine, conversation, and fun! Stay tuned for more from our friends in the wine ind…
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