Ep. 2508 Jessica Dupuy interviews Chris Gaither MS | TEXSOM 2025

Ep. 2508 Jessica Dupuy interviews Chris Gaither MS | TEXSOM 2025

Welcome to Episode 2508 of the Italian Wine Podcast from TEXSOM 2025 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Master Sommelier and restaurateur Chris Gaither to talk about his first sommelier job, his journey to becoming a Master Sommelier, and founding Ungrafted, one of San Francisco’s most exciting wine destinations. They also break down the Master Sommelier vs. Master of Wine programs, exploring the key differences and challenges of each path. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this highly influential wine event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. This special TEXSOM series is made possible thanks to the support of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Uncork Texas Wines program, celebrating and promoting the vibrant culture of Texas wine. More about today’s guest: With a career in hospitality spanning 20 years, Chris took his first restaurant job while attending Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. His passion and curiosity for wine led him to apply for and receive a coveted wine internship at The French Laundry. He moved to San Francisco to work as a Sommelier at Spruce and from there went on to be the Wine Director at Restaurant Gary Danko. After stints at Sociale, Michael Mina and Octavia, Chris got the opportunity in 2018 to open Ungrafted with his wife, Master Sommelier Rebecca Fineman. In May of 2023 they also opened their wine bar, GluGlu, at Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors. He is director of wine education and brand ambassador at the Brown Estate in Napa Valley. Connect: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gaither-ms-299b71135/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sommthingelse/ More about the host: Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. Her forthcoming book, Italianity, with co-author Andrea Lonardi MW explores and celebrates the culture of Italian wine. (Release Spring 2026). She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down. Connect: Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-norman-dupuy-86486a4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/# _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

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Ep. 98 Monty Waldin interviews Logan Lee (Wine Awesomeness) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Leonardo Bellaccini, oenologist at San Felice Group in Castelnuovo Berardenga in Chianti Classico, Tuscany. Monty and Leonardo talk about viticulture and climate change as well as the markets for Chianti wines. Leonardo also discusses the tradition of vin santo and food and wine pairings with Chianti Annata, Riserva, and Gran Selezione. Tune in also to find out San Felice’s future plans of expansion!

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Ep. 96 Monty Waldin interviews Paul Howard (Wine Alchemy) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

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Ep. 95 Monty Waldin interviews Alessandra Boscaini (Masi Agricola) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

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In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Alessandra Boscaini at Masi Agricola in the Veneto region. This iconic family winery, at the heart of the Amarone revolution, was founded in 1772 and has been very successful internationally. Monty and Alessandra talk about Masi’s foreign markets in the United States and China. They also talk about climate change and the organic projects in Argentina and Tuscany of the Masi Group.

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Ep. 94 Monty Waldin interviews Mike Madaio (Palate Press) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

Ep. 94 Monty Waldin interviews Mike Madaio (Palate Press) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Mike Madaio, wine journalist, blogger, and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Mike also serves on the editorial board for Palate Press, and his writing has appeared in publications such as Wine Enthusiast, Undiscovered Italy and Edible Philly. Mike speaks about the evolution of food and wine blogging and of blogging more in general. Monty and Mike also discuss the notion of “taste” in relation to wines. Tune in for another episode of our “Let’s talk wine biz – wine2wine series” to learn more about wine and digital storytelling!

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Ep. 93 Monty Waldin interviews Enrico Drei Donà (Drei Donà Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

Ep. 93 Monty Waldin interviews Enrico Drei Donà (Drei Donà Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Enrico Drei Donà, owner of the Drei Donà winery in Emilia-Romagna. Enrico and Monty discuss the historic area where Sangiovese originated and the Predappio denomination. Enrico tells Monty all about his family history and the wines they produce. Tune in also to discover a typical native grape variety of the area, Uva Longanesi!

27 Mars 201818min

Ep. 92 Monty Waldin interviews Jeffrey Porter (Batali & Bastianich Group) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

Ep. 92 Monty Waldin interviews Jeffrey Porter (Batali & Bastianich Group) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Jeffrey Porter, Beverage Director at Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group in New York. Jeffrey shares his exciting and multifaceted professional story in the beverage industry in the US, from his experience as a sommelier in restaurants in the Napa Valley, to winemaking in California, to his current experience—with an Italian twist!—with the Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group in New York. Tune in to meet a knowledgeable, dedicated, and humble sommelier sharing his passion for wine!

26 Mars 201817min

Ep. 91 Monty Waldin interviews Francesca Paladin (Casa Paladin) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

Ep. 91 Monty Waldin interviews Francesca Paladin (Casa Paladin) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Francesca Paladin (Casa Paladin Estates). Francesca talks about the family’s wineries located in multiple regions such as Tuscany (Chianti Classico), Lombardy (Franciacorta), and on the border between Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Monty and Francesca discuss the Prosecco boom and the impact of climate change in the Franciacorta and Veneto areas. Francesca also gives the family recipe for the Agricanto liqueur, a sweet drink made from Raboso grape with almond and cherry juice. Tune in also to find out an Agricanto-based recipe for aperitivo! Cin cin with Italian Wine People!

20 Mars 201811min

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