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Wine Soundtrack, one of Italy’s leading podcasts about wine, is the voice of the Italian wine growers and winemakers. Wine Soundtrack was launched in Italy in May 2017 and is now launching in the U.S. In each podcast, wine producers share the story of who they are and their winery through a series of 30 questions. Wine Soundtrack was created to bring to life an idea of sharing and insight; it allows wine lovers to listen to the hopes, dreams, intuitions, prospects, loves and passions of the ...
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Field Notes explores the themes of conservation and hope through a wide lens. Our guests include a moth-er, a wine theologian, Hebrew scholar, an environmental historian and a linguistic philosopher among others. Soundtrack – Jill Phillips & Andy Gullahorn: ‘Only Say the Word’ (instrumental track) from the album ‘The Good Things.’ Used with kind permission. www.andygullahorn.com – www.jillphillips.com
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‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, i ...
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The Music Café is an online establishment that serves hot topics of music in all genres. The atmosphere of the music cafe is informal and relaxed. A place where friends can gather, listen to a few tunes and chat over a glass of wine, coffee or your favorite cocktail. So stop in, pull up a chair, you may get a whole a new perspective and appreciation for the soundtrack of your life.
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In our first series 'A Classical Christmas Chord', classical musician Lena Chord, is forced to work with her high school flame turned pop-star, Zack Sellers, to revive her music company and his troubling bad-boy reputation. Their mutual animosity and attraction guides them to realize their goal. Hope Street Pods features fictional stories that are heartwarming, comedic and grip people in a way — as the rom-com hero would say— they haven’t felt in a long time. Every 6-episode series features ...
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We dive into the heady heat of summer and journey to the remote island of Tinos to find out about its cuisine. Then: we meet Jouissance founder Cherry Cheng, who has distilled sensual stories into perfume, and we cast off to the Finnish archipelago of Turku, where summers are spent eating crayfish and taking midnight dips in the cool sea. Plus: we …
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Is carbon offsetting just something to make us feel a bit better about our climate-harming behaviours? How does it actually work and is there good science behind the numbers? Caroline leads Climate Stewards, one of the organizations in the A Rocha family. She talks us through the principle of the downward spiral underlying their measure, reduce, of…
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Located in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon, Troon Vineyard has a long history dating back to 1972, yet recent years have seen it become one of the most forward-thinking wineries in the U.S., as it is one of just two to have become Regenerative Organic Certified through the Regenerative Organic Alliance. The recent certification follows a co…
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It’s time to set sail and make for the coast. This month we stroll in the gardens of the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, meet hotelier Valéry Grégo in Nice and reflect on the emotional power of cartography. Plus, we discover a Portuguese fashion brand that captures the spirit of the country’s breezy, joyous summers. See omnystudio.com/liste…
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Founded in 2013 by winemaker Jacques Lardière of Maison Louis Jadot, Résonance crafts expressive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from its estate Résonance Vineyard and other premier sites throughout the Willamette Valley that embody the elegance and complexity Oregon wines are known for. The seeds for the project were planted when Maison Louis Jado…
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Oregon’s oldest estate winery and the birthplace of Oregon Pinot Noir. Founded by Richard Sommer “Father of Oregon wine” we have been recognized domestically and internationally for our innovation and quality. Amongst the first are the first of many vinifera cultivars in Oregon, first stainless steel tanks, first to go back to concrete fermenters, …
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Raised in Southern Chile in a family of farmers, teachers and pastors, Cristina never realized how all those areas could be linked with God's purposes to bring redemption to all his creatures. For most of her life, she worked as a staff member in a church in the big city, leaving her love for nature for holidays. In this delightful conversation, sh…
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This episode reflects how early summer days are full of promise. We meet Swiss born Kia Schwaninger, whose jewellery collection is inspired by the art deco architecture of Miami, sit down with Sudanese-Dutch musician Gaidaa in Amsterdam and discuss colour and the meaning of home with purveyor and creator of paint Cassandra Ellis. Plus: historian Hi…
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I'm from Washington DC, which is split into different wards, and my mother's maiden name is Ward. There are also four people in my family, I've created four different styles of wine to each represent a different person. Growing up, my dad always told me about the beauty of Chocolate City and the rich history of Washington DC. I am lucky to have gro…
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LXV Wine is our connection to India. Paso Robles reminds us of India. Roblans have a deep relationship with the earth.. With each other. There is an intimacy in the ecosystem in Paso. And that expresses itself in the grapes, in the winemaking and, ultimately, in the wines. Neeta and Kunal Mittal invite you to enjoy a unique wine tasting experience …
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Today we’re live in front of an audience at London Craft Week to explore the world of mindful manufacturing. Mud Talks, set at the Vitsoe shop in London’s Marylebone, brought together Mud Australia’s Shelley Simpson, Vitsoe’s managing director, Mark Adams and David Mellor’s creative director, Corin Mellor, to discuss the intricacies of how to balan…
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My name is Nancy Ulloa and I am the Winemaker, Owner & Boss Lady of Ulloa Cellars. Ulloa Cellars is a tale of passion for a dream and the manifestation of the hard work involved in the process. I moved to Paso Robles from the Bay Area in 2017 with the burning desire to learn the art of winemaking. For the last few years, I have gained an invaluable…
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Most of us live largely disconnected from the production of our food, but whether or not we give it much thought, each mealtime puts us in relationship with our fellow creatures, the soil, the air and the water. Abby and Carly are farmers at A Rocha Canada’s Brooksdale, BC site. They tell us why a conservation organization grows, eats and gives awa…
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This episode is infused with the spirit of a transformative travelogue: we begin in the incredible 500-year-old Cinili Hamam in Istanbul’s Zeyrek district, reflect on the power and beauty of expansive, flat landscapes and hear tales of innovation and craftsmanship with Van Cleef & Arpels. Plus: the misplaced optimism of a Nordic spring. See omnystu…
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Our family farmed estate vineyards harness the terroir of the SLO Coast, allowing our wines to express unique authenticity. Climatically our coolest site, Rosemary’s Vineyard tends to produce berries with thicker skins than our other vineyards. The resulting wines have a darker appeal, with a surprisingly light and elegant flavor profile. And becau…
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Founded fifty years ago by Jerry Lohr and still family-owned today, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines grows, produces and bottles a full line of internationally recognized wines wines from its more than 4,000 acres of California Sustainable Estate certified vineyards Appellations Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, Paso Robles and St.…
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In 1973, Davis Bynum first released his small lot of single vineyard Pinot Noir from the famed Rochioli vineyard in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. The first to produce single vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Davis Bynum was instrumental in bringing the prestige to Russian River Valley vineyards, still acclaimed as one of California’…
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Founded in 2003 and dedicated to Rhone varietals, Alta Colina farms 31 acres of steep mountainsides in the Paso Robles/Adelaida District. The combination of shallow, calcareous soils and a dinurnal temperature shift approaching 40 degrees during the growing season yield fully ripened fruit and balanced wines. We are a true estate operation—fruit is…
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In 2023, Rui, his wife Debora, and their two young children moved their life from a campervan to Cruzinha, A Rocha Portugal’s field study centre in the Algarve. It is hard to imagine a more radical change but it is one their family has embraced wholeheartedly and with delight, notwithstanding the challenges. In this honest and inspiring conversatio…
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This show marks the arrival of spring with an homage to the season: we’ll find out about the art of traversing the streets of Rome with author Cynthia Zarin and pop some corks with sommelier Honey Spencer at her London restaurant Sune. Then: we sit down for an intimate chat with musician Marika Hackman and discover Julia Lasica’s lyrical homage to …
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Bob Cabral Wines was started in 2015 with the mission of crafting world class wines and giving back to children in need. We farm to be as sensitive to the Earth as possible by integrating practices that meld into the natural ecosystem of each vineyard site. Our goal is to leave this planet better than when we arrived. Our winemaking is thoughtful a…
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More and more Christians acknowledge God’s call to care for his creation, and yet resist taking action. Kuki has preached, taught and written on creation care to audiences around the world for decades, and believes the main barrier is our love of convenience. From Mizoram in North East India and recently appointed as A Rocha International’s first D…
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This episode of Konfekt Korner explores themes of early spring and its sense of vernal opportunity. We spend four hours in a hotbox being rubbed with ashes and honey to report on Estonian sauna culture, hop on board a historic British Pullman to join the riotous Carriage Club and explore the world of perfumery at L’Oreal’s The Art & Science of Frag…
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Federica Marsi is a multi-lingual freelance journalist who has filed dozens of hard-hitting reports from everywhere from Tunisia to Lebanon, Jordan to the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Federica’s life and career were going well and then lockdown happened and everything was taken away. Here she shares her remarkable story about what happened nex…
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As we emerge from our winter torpor, it’s time to hit the road. We visit a new exhibition of work by photographer Russell Young in London, before heading to Athens to a mind-expanding supper club. We’ll meet an expert to discuss the social history of road films and hear about one writer’s journey to Mongolia, where he found himself the owner of an …
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Over 20 years ago, our Founding Partner, Tom Stolpman, discovered what we believe to be one of the greatest viticultural sites on earth. Hidden in the hills of California’s Central Coast, on a rare Limestone outcropping & unobstructed from the Pacific Ocean wind, this unique land is naturally suited to grow Syrah and Roussanne grapes. We are commit…
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Uganda is known for the beauty and diversity of its landscape, encompassing as it does the enormous Lake Victoria and the snowy peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. It is a land of contrast, with lush gardens full of tropical fruit and vegetables for the table, while families scrabble around for food. Wildlife in abundance attracting a thriving tourist…
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Hope Street Pods: A Classical Christmas Chord is written by Rana Shemirani and features Nhi Do and Ian Ronningen with ensemble cast Connor Parnall, Lisa Durupt, Sam Darkoh, Hiro Kanagawa, Sarah Hayward and Rhona Rees. Directed by Rhona Rees, Music Composed by Amine Bouzaher, Sound Engineering and Mixing by Marco Marin, Sound Design by Bjorn Hermann…
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This month we want to aid and inspire your festive retail forays, whether that’s through the fine porcelains of Sydney-based brand Mud Australia or a new album by Peruvian artist, Sofia Kourtesis. We also check in with online-retail giant MyTheresa to find out what makes customers tick at this time of year and delve into the history of the most fes…
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In 1962, Ridge made its first Monte Bello, and two years later its first zinfandel. Since that time, Ridge has championed single-vineyard winemaking, searching California for those rare and exceptional vineyards where climate, soil, and variety are ideally matched. For more than six decades, Ridge Vineyards has been recognized by top critics and ou…
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Hope Street Pods: A Classical Christmas Chord is written by Rana Shemirani and features Nhi Do and Ian Ronningen with ensemble cast Connor Parnall, Lisa Durupt, Sam Darkoh, Hiro Kanagawa, Sarah Hayward and Rhona Rees. Directed by Rhona Rees, Music Composed by Amine Bouzaher, Sound Engineering and Mixing by Marco Marin, Sound Design by Bjorn Hermann…
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Hope Street Pods: A Classical Christmas Chord is written by Rana Shemirani and features Nhi Do and Ian Ronningen with ensemble cast Connor Parnall, Lisa Durupt, Sam Darkoh, Hiro Kanagawa, Sarah Hayward and Rhona Rees. Directed by Rhona Rees, Music Composed by Amine Bouzaher, Sound Engineering and Mixing by Marco Marin, Sound Design by Bjorn Hermann…
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Founded officially in 2000 with their first vineyard acquisition, tucked at the eastern edge of the Russian River Valley, just south of Healdsburg, Merriam Vineyards has just become one of the region’s loveliest places to settle in and taste, in one of an array of gracious new spaces around the winery and grounds. With an extensive landscape, the M…
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Hope Street Pods: A Classical Christmas Chord is written by Rana Shemirani and features Nhi Do and Ian Ronningen with ensemble cast Sam Darkoh, Lisa Durupt, Sarah Hayward, Hiro Kanagawa, Connor Parnall and Rhona Rees. Directed by Rhona Rees, Story Editing by Caitlyn Howden, Sound Engineering and Mixing by Marco Marin, Sound Design by Bjorn Hermanne…
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Hope Street Pods: A Classical Christmas Chord is written by Rana Shemirani and features Nhi Do and Ian Ronningen with ensemble cast Connor Parnall, Lisa Durupt, Sam Darkoh, Hiro Kanagawa, Sarah Hayward and Rhona Rees. Directed by Rhona Rees, Music Composed by Amine Bouzaher, Sound Engineering and Mixing by Marco Marin, Sound Design by Bjorn Hermann…
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Doug Margerum has been intimately involved in the Santa Barbara food and wine scene for over 40 years and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers promoting the uniqueness and quality of the region’s food and wine. Founded in 2001, Margerum produces limited quantities of wines made from grapes grown at their Estate Vineyard in District and at top …
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Hope Street Pods: A Classical Christmas Chord is written by Rana Shemirani and features Nhi Do and Ian Ronningen with ensemble cast Connor Parnall, Lisa Durupt, Sam Darkoh, Hiro Kanagawa, Sarah Hayward and Rhona Rees. Directed by Rhona Rees, Music Composed by Amine Bouzaher, Sound Engineering and Mixing by Marco Marin, Sound Design by Bjorn Hermann…
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Our ultimate goal is to nurture the land, vines, and fruit in order to maintain the purest forms of each possible. As such, all of the most crucial work is done in the vineyard with a holistic approach.Situated amongst the beautiful Sta. Rita Hills, Melville is a boutique, family-owned winery dedicated to producing exceptional cold-climate Pinot No…
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Nature is under enormous stress. It is almost impossible to turn a blind eye to the impact of our over consuming, polluting, degrading way of living on this planet. Fewer birds sing in sadder looking trees, under skies either delivering a month of rain in an hour or frighteningly blue day after day. If you are one of the many struggling with Eco An…
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Tres Sabores (“three tastes”) was founded in 1999 by winemaker and owner, Julie Johnson, to explore the ‘three savory flavors’ in every glass of wine: the taste of the vine, the terroir, and the good company around the table. The property is filled with growing history as olives and vines were planted here over a century ago. Today, the farm is a c…
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There is something about the first long, dark nights of winter that make us crave things that sparkle. It’s perhaps for that reason that we’ve gravitated towards the theme of adornment in this episode. We discuss the history of jewellery with two peerless experts, head to the Dance Reflections festival by Parisian house Van Cleef & Arpels and visit…
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A son of Santa Barbara, Justin Tyler Willett began Tyler in 2005 at the age of 24 with a few barrels tucked away in the corner of the Sta. Rita Hills cellar he was working in at the time. It was there, as the assistant winemaker, he honed his approach to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Here, Justin makes wines of clarity and poise wines lead with struct…
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I started Verdad in 2000 making wines from Spanish grape varieties grown on the Central Coast. I, along with Mike Havens made the first commercial releases of Albariño in California in 2000. I planted Tempranillo in SB County in 1999 and produced a Tempranillo blend in 2001. I focus on making wines from organic/biodyanmic grapes, when possible. I s…
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As the first day of 2023 dawned, Ed could not have known that by September he’d accept God’s calling to ‘sing a new song’ and be leading a global conservation organization he had barely heard of. With a history of walking towards crises, whether war, famine, or homelessness, perhaps it is unsurprising he was willing to face into the rather overwhel…
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In this episode we explore health rituals and the lost practice of bathing in whey. We also drop in at the London Design Festival to hear about artists using offcuts to create beautiful, innovative designs, journey to the foothills of the mountain of Pelion and discuss the therapeutic value of cycling in nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
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A Rocha's cofounders Peter and Miranda Harris were in their early thirties when they identified the collapse of the biosphere as the issue of our times and decided to give their lives to that cause. With a big vision, next to no resources, and in a context of skepticism and apathy, they and their three small children moved to Portugal in 1983 toget…
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