
Episode 254: 7 generations in Champagne
For hundreds of years Billecart Champagne has set a standard and remained a family business against incredible odds. On today’s episode Mathieu Billecart, the seventh generation of the Champagne hous...
4 Jun 202524min

Episode 253: The story of the cork
The invention of the cork changed everything for transporting and selling liquid, and in the case of wine, spirits, and beer it created a global culture. On today’s episode we breakdown how the cork ...
21 Mai 202540min

Episode 252: The man who ferments anything
We are all used to grapes, grains, and things like spices flavoring our drinks, but what about olives, tomatoes, or even anchovies? On today’s episode we talk to Chris Beyer, a man who has made it his...
13 Mai 202534min

Episode 251: Escape From Iran, 2025 James Beard Nominee
2025 James Beard award nominated! Jason Wise talks with winemaker Moe Momtazi as he shares the story of how he and his pregnant wife escaped Iran after the revolution in 1979 and survived against all ...
9 Mai 202528min

Episode 250: Vinexpo America
One of the largest wine and spirits event is coming May 6th & 7th to Miami. On today’s podcast we speak to the CEO of Vinexpo, Rodolphe Lameyse about what it takes to put an event this size and how t...
29 Apr 202529min

Episode 249: Food Regulation in America
The government is making cuts to the USDA and the FDA which inspect and regulate our food in the United States, but what does that mean? On today’s episode we speak with 4th generation butcher - Kati...
23 Apr 202536min

Episode 248: The greatest songs that feature wine with Pat Monahan, Lead singer of “Train”
On today’s episode Jason is joined by Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band “Train”. They talk about his wine project and count down their top songs that feature wine. To the wine and spirits profes...
11 Apr 202529min

Episode 247: Gamay I have another glass?
Gamay has graduated from a darling of somms and winemakers to a full fledge wine of casual and regular wine drinkers. On today’s podcast we are re-airing this episode with newly named winemaker at Op...
29 Mar 202528min



















