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I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk

A former sommelier interviews incredibly famous and knowledgeable wine personalities in his tiny apartment. He gets them to talk candidly about their lives and work, and then shares the conversations with you. To see new episodes sooner and to see all of the hundreds of back episodes in your feed, it is important to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE the show. It is free to do either, the show is free. Contact info- Email [email protected] for advertising, consulting, speaking, or guest inquiries Instagram @leviopenswine Website illdrinktothatpod.com

Episodes

504: Is Cory Empting Writing the Next Chapter of Napa Valley Cabernet at Harlan Estate?

23 Jul 2026

2h 11m

503: Peter Jakob Kühn Found Quality Along With Pain

13 Aug 2025

1h 12m

502: Matt Dees Likes How Grapevines Think

01 Apr 2025

1h 55m

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Winemaking at Jonata, The Hilt, and The Pairing centers on a long-term commitment to specific vineyard sites and the pursuit of structural integrity over mere fruit-driven profiles. Matt Dees emphasizes the importance of patience in the cellar, particularly regarding blending, where he prioritizes texture and structure...

The evolution of American Pinot Noir production stems from early cross-cultural exchanges between California winemakers and Burgundian mentors. Steve Doerner, Winemaker Emeritus at Cristom Vineyards, details his career transition from the rustic, limestone-focused early days at Calera to the cool-climate viticulture of...

494: Alicia Towns Franken's Wine Life

16 Aug 2023

1h 9m

493: Neil Empson Shifted Gears Into Wine

08 Aug 2023

1h 40m

492: Jean-Emmanuel Simond Does Not Like Your White Wine

01 Jul 2023

1h 30m

491: Ukraine, Wine and Terror

22 May 2023

59m

490: Patrick Campbell Pruned Mountain Vines on Crutches

21 May 2022

1h 32m

489: Sylvain Pataille and the New Old Style

15 Jan 2022

1h 25m

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Winemaking in the Marsannay region of Burgundy reflects a shift from 20th-century industrialization toward pre-industrial, terroir-focused viticulture. Sylvain Pataille, a prominent winemaker in the area, advocates for minimal intervention, utilizing whole-cluster fermentation, vertical pressing, and the elimination of...