An epic conversation with the next Champagne producer to join Avid Vines, Perrine Rafflin of Rafflin-Lepitre Premier Cru Brut Champagne! Our conversation in English sprinkles a little French as we learn about the all-female team that owns and produces another certified organic, sustainable Premier Cru Brut Champagne from Chigny-les-Roses, FR! Perri…

Today's episode puts us in the shoes and tongs of Chef Yong Kim, Executive Chef at the Jersey Shore Sushi, a kosher restaurant. Chef Kim and David discuss how rule-breaking is essential for growth, the new world of sushi and wine pairings, and Chef's desire to teach those with whom he cooks to thrive and develop into better chefs. The restaurants w…

Today's episode brings us Mike LaPlante, musician and wine enthusiast from Windsor, Canada. Wine impressions are best made during travel or life cycle moments like getting married. It's about knowing a place from where the wine comes. Then branch out to discover new areas using the previous area as a point of reference. Listen to our podcast as we …

"It's just fermented grape juice!" Wine making is not brain surgery. That's just one of the nuggest in a great episode with an educator and an upstart winemaker, Jesse Schwartz, from the Columbia River Gorge. This area is gaining attention for its wines as it sits on the border of OR and WA states, 1 hour east of Portland, OR. Join us for stories a…

Here's another episode totally in French! Clarisse and I discuss how the French grow in appreciation for their wines. The wines of her region get special mention and the food with which its paired. Join us for the sub-titles in English for a lively, revealing conversation! Listen to our podcast as we talk "Love & Wine"…

This episode brings us into the restaurant through the eyes of a sommelier constantly continuing her education and her palette. We talk about the dynamic where waitstaff and somms assessing how much to engage with patrons as well as explore from the patron's viewpoint, how and when a restaurant's service staff is best able to help with wine pairing…

I hope you like a French accent. Antoine is our French guest on the podcast and a memorable one. Listen to us discuss the most important characteristic for enjoying and appreciating wine: an open-mind. Antoine and David talk about the need to test and remove rules and declarations about food and wine preferences. They prevent you from experiencing …

Hear a fascinating explanation of how to describe a wine's impact and the sensations we feel when enjoying it. This episode is a wonderful mix of French and English that's easy to follow. It's so interesting to hear how French people develop their passion for wine since its so closely linked to their national identity. My conversation with William …

The one-word for this podcast is 'Excellent'! Lucasz and David talk about the moment in Lucasz's life where wine appreciation began. Lucasz also reveals the 3 ways one can deepen their passion for learning about wines - including the wine region he is most passionate about. Recorded from London, Lucasz also shares his top 2 restaurant recommendatio…

This one is for the French majors, I won't lie. Simon and I speak the entire time in French so viewing the captions on YouTube will help you understand our conversation. Simon, from the north of France, explains how the birth of his daughter launched his passion for wine from her birth year. Simon shares the importance of traveling to the vineyards…

Jeff and I talk: Harvest notes from Champagne How to read a Wine Wheel! Wait, what's that? Do better than, "It's good" to describe your wine! Attack, mid-palette, finish described Plus the power of oak! It's our weekly Podcast where we talk to experts and individuals just like you to discuss the flavors and finishes of spirits, foods, and life alon…

Jeff and I talk: What owner-grower means How we build the Avid Vines brand - who our stakeholders are It's a Miracle the wines get here - the supply change described Why wine tastes better at the vineyard Plus, why are there no nurtition labels on alcoholic beverages? It's our weekly Podcast where we talk to experts and individuals just like you to…

Our weekly Podcast where we talk to experts and individuals just like you to discuss the flavors and finishes of spirits, foods, and life along with the magnificent moments they bring. Jeff and I talk: What's in the kitchen tonight Cooking with color How to source ingredients It's all the food prep! Cooking with Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat in mind Plus t…

Join us as we kick off our latest podcast called What's the Finish - our weekly Podcast where we talk to experts and individuals just like you to discuss the flavors and finishes of spirits, foods, and life along with the magnificent moments they bring. Join David Aferiat as he starts the journey of identifying the finishes life has to offer.…