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This episode features Randy Bennett, the Winemaker and General Manager at Sojourn Cellars in Sonoma, California. We recorded this conversation in front of a live audience of wine professionals and enthusiasts while Randy was visiting Atlanta, so youâll also hear a few wine pours as guests were tasting Sojourn wines throughout the show. Randy started as Sojournâs Assistant Winemaker in 2008, but he is now responsible for making all the Sojourn wines and overseeing cellar operations and vineyard management activities. He works closely with their growers and cellar crew while also running the day-to-day operations of the wineryâs production, marketing, and business operations. We talk about his career before entering the wine business as he holds a degree in Business Information Systems from Cal Poly and worked for 13 years at Accenture leading large-scale business transformation projects for major financial services firms. He describes how that experience prepared him to pursue his passion for wine and to overcome challenges each vintage. At the end of the show, we made a little bit of podcast history because guests in the audience came up to the mic to ask Randy questions as well, so for the first time, we have some live Q&A action from fellow atlanta wine professionals. You can see some photos of the live recording event posted on @acorkintheroad on Instagram, and make sure you give us a rating or review wherever you are listening to the podcast today. You can follow @sojourn_cellars for more info on the wines and planning your vists.
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This whole experience was sponsored by Tower Beer Wine and Spirits, a family owned business for 76 years, who continue to elevate the Atlanta wine scene creating access to craft beverages, and all of Sojourn wines we taste on this episode are available for purchase at the Piedmont location in Atlanta (@toweratl)
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Recorded June 2, 2024 with a LIVE audience at Vine Club in Atlanta, GA.
You can follow @thevineclubatl and visit www.thevineclub.wine for more info on their wine-driven social club memberships and events.
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This episode features Alice TĂ©tienne, the Cellar Master and Vineyard Director at Maison Henriot, and as of October 2023, she was also appointed to be the Deputy General Manager. You'll hear her passion for viticulture, aiming to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the vineyards. She grew up in Champagne. so she has a deep connection to the region, but she has since earned a BTS in Viticulture and Enology, a Bachelor's degree in Vine Science, and a Master's in Vine and Terroir. We talk about how she has collaborated with various wine estates and research centers, thus developing expertise in both practical and scientific aspects of wine production. Her background in communication helps to promote and enhance the image of Champagne, and she has also obtained the National Diploma of Oenologist, where she is distinguished with the award for oenological innovation and a prize for her thesis. In 2014, Alice joined the Centre Vinicole Nicolas Feuillatte, then moved to Maison Krug in 2015 as the Head Winemaker responsible for vineyard relations and a member of the tasting committee. She shares how this comprehensive expertise in the production of Champagne wines has helped her appreciate the impact of raw materials and the art of blending. This conversation highlights the collective mindset approach in Champagne for how to communicate about their practices and tap into consumer knowledge in the global market. Keep an ear out for her take on Champagne food pairings and donât be surprised if you are inspired to book a trip to France after this conversation
Recorded June 3, 2024
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This episode features Sommelier and Wine Director, Steven Grubbs, who currently manages four wine programs in Georgia. His longest role is with Five and Ten in Athens, where he got his start in the industry, to the newest now being Commune, a listening room and wine bar in Avondale estates which conveniently combines his love for wine and music as he is also a musician. Youâll hear about his approach to this wine list, which is a little different than programs he has designed in the past for several reasons, and youâll also hear a bit about his previous experience opening Empire State South here in Atlanta, which was a hub of the wine community for many years. He talks about how ESS served as an incubator of sorts for so many talented people who continued on to have successful careers in food and beverage. Steven has a wealth of knowledge about the evolultion of the wine industry here in the Southeast, and he shares some interesting perspectives on the changes in Georgiaâs supply chain over the years. We also analyze how he continues to find joy in multiple passions, from wine to music to making furniture, and he also offers some insight for how to navigate the current wine market. You can find him @risingtidesdrinkingservices on Instagram to learn more about his work, and you can check out @commune_atl for his newest wine program.
Recorded May 21, 2024
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This episode features winemaker Rajat Parr, a sommelier turned farmer, published author, and mentor to many. He speaks of people, places, and wines with such a wealth of knowledge, and he is one of those people who is making an impact far beyond what he himself may even know.. His focus these days is his property in Cambria, on Californiaâs Central Coast, taking care of the vineyards of Phelan Farm. He talks about how this is unlike any project heâs been involved with in the past because it is not a just a project, itâs his life, his home. He is using farming practices specifically dedicated to soil health, and youâll hear about his dedication to these efforts. Speaking about these wines puts Atlanta and the Southeast market frequently on his travel map â as well as his appreciation for the Atlanta restaurant scene. We talk about his role as a mentor in this industry and why it continues to be a priority in his life. He accepted the Hue Soceity's "Winemaker of the Year" award at the Wine and Culture Fest in Atlanta in 2023. You can learn more about his work at www.phelanfarm.com and you can follow @rajatparr on Instagram.
Recorded April 21, 2024
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This episode features Ashley Buzzy, the artist, printmaker, sommelier, and businesswoman behind Press Shop in Atlanta, Georgia. Press Shop is a thoughtfully-curated gift shop in Summerhill with a strong local and online presence and an emphasis on letterpress stationery, low intervention wines, and impactful books. She talks about how her focus is on connecting the maker with the buyer in a way that feels genuine, nonobligatory, and meaningful. Her goal is to create a unique space where all types of people feel welcome, inspired, and excited to shop - while also educating consumers on products and spending choices that positively impact themselves and their communities. This is a âno crapâ space; a shop where every product has meaning and was chosen, not just to fill space on a shelf, but to serve a purpose and to tell a story. We talk about her curiosity for the world of wine and how traveling to the places to meet with the winemakers connects her to familyâs influence of teaching her the beauty of gardening at a very young age. We also get a few little exclusive teasers of things ahead for her business, and youâll also hear some of her advice for other aspiring business owners navigating how to balance multiple priorities and interests. You can visit www.pressshopatl.com to learn more about the business and follow @press.shop on Instagram.
Recorded April 15, 2024
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This episode features a live audience conversation with Dan Kosta, the President and Founder of DK Wine Group including Convene, Admire, and Grail wines. Dan grew up in Sonoma County, and he has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry. Danâs career in the restaurant industry ultimately led him to wine production, but he worked as a back waiter, a waiter, bartender, operations manager, and finally wine director prior to founding a winery. In 1997, he started Kosta Browne winery with his business partner, Michael Browne, and they worked together to grow that project through direct-to-consumer sales and a nationwide distribution network. We talk about his experiences starting a winery from scratch, learning from his mistakes, and building his team along the way. They have since sold that first project, but it has led to opening the doors to this new effort of creating 3 synergist labels with DK Wine Group. We discuss the business and marketing side of his experiences, and he mentions how he is leveraging his network for giving back to community through Convene and his volunteer work. Thank you to Empire Distributors for making this possible, and I hope you can feel a little bit of the energy that was part of this tasting and conversation here in Atlanta. You can learn more about Dan's work at www.dk-convene.com and by following @convenebydankosta on Instagram.
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Recorded with a live audience in Atlanta, GA on March 22, 2024
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This episode features Nicole Alvarez, the head Sommelier and Beverage Director at The Alden in Chamblee, GA. She has been working in restaurants since she was 16, but she also recently graduated with her college degree in Political Science last December. Her current focus is to expand the wine list at The Alden to meet the variety and range of the culinary program. Her role includes everything from buying, tasting, staff training, wine list inventory and maintenance, and wine pairings. We talk about her approach to designing wine pairings, her relationships with her wine reps, and how her family and her community continuously inspire her to chase after all her goals and dreams. She will also leave you with some insight on finding ways to relieve some of the stress of working in the service industry, and we may inspire you to drink more Champagne and Nebbiolo going into the spring season. When she is not hitting the wine grind, she says she is an avid gamer, a runner, and a crafter. You can visit www.thealdenrestaurant.com to make a reservation to check out Nicole's wine list and tasting menu pairings, and you can find @the_alden_atl on Instagram.Recorded March 16, 2024
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This episode features Adam Venable, a Sales Consultant for Winebow based in Atlanta, GA. His family is from Columbus, GA, and he got into wine through working in restaurants (Houstonâs, Two Urban Licks, Empire State South, The Spence) starting around 18 years old, with help from his father who had an interest and small collection of wines. We discuss the value of sales incentives while working in these types of roles, and youâll hear about several trips that heâs been able to take based on his sales success in both restaurants and now in distribution. He mentions that visiting wineries for the first time and even working a harvest out in Napa Valley in 2011 only made him want to learn more about the industry - the realization that it involves a lot of hard work definitely didnât scare him away from pursuing this career in wine. This is the first podcast episode, though, where there is a major *plot twist* because throughout the whole time that Adam has been developing his passion for wine, heâs also been writing and releasing his own music and touring across the country and working with some pretty high profile mentors, like Chuck D from Public Enemy. He even got to perform at Red Rocks in Colorado opening for Wu-Tang Clan and Big Boi from OutKast the same week he was onboarded at Winebow. He says that his goals for the future are to continue to merge his loves of wine and music, and he may even be performing in Seattle at a national Winebow event later in the summer of 2024. We make some serious podcast history with a live performance of his song about Barolo at the end of the episode. You can follow @mcobeah on Instagram to follow his wine and music adventures.
Recorded February 24, 2024
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This episode features Norie Chinea, the Southeast Regional Manager for Laurent-Perrier Champagne. Norie is considered a specialist in the Champagne category, but she has more than 15 years of marketing and sales experience in the wine & spirits industry. Originally from Puerto Rico, her passion for wine has led her to earn certifications from the International Wine Guild and the Court of Master Sommeliers. In pursuing her real-world experience for French wines, she worked with winemakers at various wineries she represented in Alsace, Nantes, Montpellier, Bordeaux and most recently in Reims, where she had the opportunity to work with some of the top Champagne producers of our time. Now, as a Regional Manager for "LP", Norie is responsible for growing the brandâs business in her territory. She manages all commercial sales activities including customer and distributor relationships, marketing program execution and local brand activations. You can follow her adventures at @noriechinea on Instagram, and you can also follow @champagnelaurentperrier. Recorded January 24, 2024
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This episode features Braxton Parr, the Supervising Video Producer at Wine Enthusiast. He manages the Wine Enthusiast video department and leads digital media strategy, so he plays a key role in filming, editing, and directing content that is published across Wine Enthusiast platforms. We talk about how his wine education has impacted his ability to generate content ideas, and we also talk about his creative process and what inspires him these days in the world of wine-related video production. Hailing from the greater area of Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, Parr grew up influenced by video and music production throughout his entire life. He has produced content for companies including Nike, Fiverr, TV One, and more. Prior to Wine Enthusiast, he held an esteemed role in directing political content for The White House and government officials. His primary career goal is to upligft and inspire others to pursue their dreams with whatever creative medium they see fit. Outside of his video production passion, Parr is a huge foodie with a love for tasting wine and creating cocktail recipes. You can follow @wineenthusast to see his featured work, and you can connect with him @braxtonzparr to see the content he is creating for his personal brand.
Recorded January 25, 2024
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This episode features Jane Lopes, an accomplished wine professional who was born in Napa, California and graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in Renaissance literature and a love for food, wine, and spirits. After college, Jane began to pick up shifts at nationally acclaimed cocktail bar, The Violet Hour, and in August of 2011, Jane moved to Nashville to be the opening beverage director at The Catbird Seat. In 2013, Jane worked as a sommelier at Eleven Madison Park in NY, where she was part of the team that got the restaurant to number one on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best List. In 2017, she was recruited to run the beverage program at Attica, widely considered Australia's best restaurant. In September of 2018, Jane passed the prestigious Master Sommelier exam, becoming the only woman in Australia to do so. Her first book, an educational and personal guide to the world of wine, was published in September of 2019. In 2020, Jane returned to the United States to start her own wine imports company with her husband, Jonathan Ross. Their newest book, How To Drink Australian: An Essential Modern Wine Book, offers insights on all aspects of Australian wine, including inside scoops, pressing concerns and current events in each region. We talk about why she feels so passionate about these wines, and she shares what excites her about being in the wine industry right now. You can follow @janeymaxine and @auswinelegends on Instagram, and you can visit www.janelopes.com to learn more about her work and www.legendaustraliacom to learn more about her import portfolio.
Recorded December 18, 2023
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This episode features Dannielle Thomas, a wine sales and events professional and a WSET L3 candidate currently working at Dom Beijos wine shop in Atlanta, GA. Prior to wine, for over a decade, Danielle was working in the human rights and humanitarian sector with a focus on women's health, social and political power, and child advocacy, so we talk about how her wine journey now intertwines and overlaps with these types of interests.
Dannielle discovered her love of wine while living abroad as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa, where she learned to speak Portuguese and Kriolu. Dannielle eventually spent years traveling through West and East Africa, the Middle East, and Europe working with national and grassroots organizations and leaders. One of her main goals is to support people in wine education through accessible language and learning environments, so her work in wine typically highlights the connection between people, the land, their stories, and thatâs exactly the energy she brings to the wine shop but also to her wine and charcuterie company that adds the perfect amount of flair to client events and gatherings. She is also the secretary of the Hue Society's Atlanta chapter and a Roots Fund Scholar, so youâll hear about her own personal wine education goals in this episode as well. Hopefully we inspire you to explore a few more Portuguese wines with our mutual enthusiasm for that country and its wine culture. In her non-wine working hours, she is the COO for a Liberatory research and evaluation firm specializing in supporting local and national organizations to utilize data and narrative to move the needle on social justice issues, organizational change, and equity. She is also the co-founder of MAMA Fund, one of the largest mutual aid networks in the US Southeast, and sits on multiple nonprofit boards that center well-being and community care. Dannielle loves spending time in Portugal and Spain and has curated trips and events for donors for various causes, including creating and managing a Global Gender Justice conference that allowed her to create her first bespoke wine trips for advocates and funders throughout Costantia and Stellenbosch, South Africa.
While her life is filled with wine, food, travel, and community-building, her grounding is in her advocacy, love of sci-fi books and film, and with her family especially her curious and bright 5-year-old child. You can follow @dazzlingdestinia and @giw_getintowine for her insights on Instagram.Recorded December 3, 2023â â TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HEREâ
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This episode features Francis Coligado, the Beverage Director for Nooshe Jan Group which currently consists of both locations of Del Bar and Bibi. Francis has worked in the service industry for close to 17 years and bartended for 15 of those years while obtaining a business degree from GCSU and a law degree from Florida Coastal Law School in Jacksonville, FL. He worked at Rumiâs Kitchen when he moved to Atlanta, and that is where he met Fares, the owner/CEO of Nooshe Jan Group. After leaving Rumiâs in 2018, he worked at Cooks & Soldiers before joining the team to open Del Bar in 2020. We talk about the aspects of management that he really enjoys and how he is continuously learning new skills every day while also fostering creativity among his team and prioritizing not only physical health but also mental wellbeing. They recently received recognition in Atlantaâs first Michelin Guide, so we explore how this might impact the beverage program scene here in Atlanta going forward. And while known widely and nationally recognized for their cocktail program, I have always been impressed by their wine list, so it was fun to talk with Francis about his process for designing a menu that complements and highlights their Persian dishes and such a wide variety of herbs and spices. We speak a similar language when it comes to flavors, textures, and the concept of balance. A cocktail specialistâs palate is trained to notice nuances in similar ways to those of us who study wine, so I loved hearing Francis tell me how be approaches making cocktail recommendations to someone who typically drinks wine. You can follow @delbaratl and @foligado23 on social media to learn more about his work.
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Recorded November 27, 2023
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This episode features an in-person conversation with winemaker Pepe RaventĂłs recorded live in Atlanta, GA. He is the 21st generation of the family to work the same land since 1497 in Spain, and Pepe is passionate about the world of wine and viticulture. RaventĂłs i Blanc, his familyâs winery, was actually the very first appointment I booked for my itinerary when I visited Spain in September - I wanted to better understand Spanish sparkling wine, and Pepeâs family offers a point of reference known around the world. We start by discussing his familyâs history, but it leads us into a discussion about his experiences being part of the family business for the past 20 years and how he is envisioning an innovative future as well as pursuing his newest project that has a clear respect for sustainability, organic agriculture, the recovery of abandoned vineyards, and the protection of biodiversity called Can Sumoi. Thank you to Steeven Meir of Bon Vin Selections for bringing these wines to Atlanta and for making this interview possible. You can follow @cansumoi and @raventosiblanc on Instagram to learn more about Pepe's wines and winemaking practices.
Recorded October 22, 2023
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This episode features Eric S. Crane, the Director of Training for Empire Distributors, Inc. Heâs been active in booze education for the last 20 years, and he says he fills his days learning and talking about fermented and distilled things. Youâll hear great ideas and a lot of wise advice as we discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from the current scope of wine education to his favorite concert and wine pairings. In his spare time he writes fan fiction about his dogs, watches stupid movies, cuts his own hair, and listens to music. And he drinks a lot of Riesling because he says he's basic like that. You can follow him @chauneuf on social media.Recorded October 18, 2023â TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE
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This episode features Lindsey Fragalle, a wine consultant and retail sales specialist who has worked in the wine industry for almost seven years. She started her wine journey while living for a brief time in California where she worked at two wineries in the Bay Area. Since moving back to Atlanta in early 2019, she has worked at a small, local wine shop in Brookhaven, GA called Brookhaven Wines. In this role, she helps all types of consumers pick out wines, she teaches educational classes, and she leads private tastings on and off-site. You'll hear why Lindsey loves bringing people together through wine and why she focuses on making wine more approachable to everyone, no matter their skill level or budget-- she truly believes everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy good wine. We geek out about her recent work trip to Germany, and we talk about how her time living in California has impacted her ability to speak about wines in the shop. We also recap a recent trip to Burgundy where she visited a former podcast guestâs cellars in the heart of Beaune. You can follow @sommbody_to_love and @brookhavenwines on Instagram to learn more about her adventures and the upcoming events at the shop.
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Recorded October 8, 2023
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This episode features Steffini Bethea, owner of Purple Corkscrew Wine Shop and Tasting Room located in Avondale Estates. Steffini is a wife and mother of two who back 2012 saw a need for a shop that sold carefully chosen, high quality wines within Atlanta. In addition to her WSET wine certification, she also holds a degree in Biology from the University of Houston which has served as a backbone to her studies in viticulture. Her most important role at Purple Corkscrew is that of Chief Curator of wines serving as the purveyor of small, boutique, award-winning wines. Her expertise has attracted winemakers from all corners of the globe to visit the shop, and Steffini is also well-traveled for wine both domestically and internationally. Alongside other wine aficionados, she has explored regions such as Rhone Valley, various regions in Spain, Walla Walla Valley in Washington, and small vineyards in Oregon. She has also volunteered at harvest in efforts to expand her knowledge of the winemaking process. She believes it is key to know where the grapes come from and how they are pressed and fermented to make the magic that she sells in every bottle. You can follow @purplecorkscrewwine on social media and check out www.purplsecorkscrew.com for all information about their tastings and events.
Recorded September 19, 2023
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This episode features Jordan Smelt, the wine director and co-owner of Lucian Books & Wine in Buckhead, Atlanta. Originally from Tampa, Jordan has called Atlanta home for over two decades and during that time has worked at some of the best restaurants in the city, including Cakes & Ale, Holeman & Finch, and Restaurant Eugene. He also served as the General Manager of Rive Gauche Wine Co., a wine distribution company that launched in 2019. Jordan operates Lucian with his wife Katie Barringer, and they live in Buckhead with their three pets, Maxwell, Phoebe, and Ms. P. He talks about how the concept came to be and what inspired them to combine these two passions. He also speaks to how he felt those first couple days of opening as well as what excites him about the future of the Atlanta wine industry. We discuss his process for building the Lucian wine list that releases every two months, and it sounds like the November/December list is going to be extra special this year. You can follow @lucianbooksandwine on social media and sign up for their newsletter or book a reservation by visiting www.lucianbooksandwine.com.
Recorded August 21, 2023
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This episode features Hailey Culmone, a Certified Sommelier in Atlanta, GA who works in wine distribution and hosts private tasting events. She grew up working in restaurants, but it wasn't until a 6-month trip abroad between undergraduate and graduate school working on a coffee farm led her to fall deeper in love with wine. We talk about how she started to notice the nuances of both coffee and wine, the similarities, and the importance of place. Upon her return to Atlanta, she worked at East Pole Coffee Co. and simultaneously returned to Cooks & Soldiers to continue her wine education. She began hosting wine classes at her home and later started a business designing in-home tastings and wine events for private clients. We talk about the experience of recently taking the Certified Sommelier Exam, how she designs her in-home classes to make learning about wine accessible to anyone, and her passion for equipping people with the knowledge to navigate the vast world of wine. You can follow her @somm.where on Instagram and learn more about her classes by visiting www.haileyculmone.com.
Recorded August 18, 2023
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This episode features Anthony Panzica, the Beverage Director of The Porchetta Group based in Atlanta, GA. He overseas the beverage programs at all of the restaurants that are part of this Italian-focused restaurant group rooted in values of community, culture, and family. We talk about his early experiences with food in his family, his approach to wine pairings, and his fascination with Vermouth. We also reminisce about some of the recent collaborations weâve done together that have been rooted in uplifting our fellow restaurant and hospitality industry professionals. He also has a deep passion for holistic health practices, working out, and helping people heal from issues they have suffered from chronically. Balancing food and wine with a healthy lifestyle is one of his priorities, so keep an ear out for some of his guiding principles near the end of the show. On his time away from the restaurants, he gives his wife and kids as much time as he can. His energy for always striving to learn more about something or learn something new is infectious. You can follow him @thatmanant as well as find his work featured at the restaurant group's social media: @whitebullatl, @porchettagroup, @alicioysterbar, @granaatl, and @bastoneatl.
Recorded August 8, 2023
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