I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk

Nathan Adams is the owner of Red & White Wines, a retail shop located in Chicago.Also in this episode, Erin Scala leads a rousing show of Price That Bottle!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Auctioneer Michael Davis is a partner in Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., the Chicago-based auctioneer and wine retailer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the time of this interview, Liz Mendez was a partner in Vera wine bar in Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy Quinn was the longtime sommelier at Webster's Wine Bar and also The Bluebird, both located in Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Craig Perman is the owner of wine retailer Perman Wine Selections, located in Chicago, Illinois.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marquis Sauvage is a partner in Illinois wine distributor Maverick Wine, as well as other distributors Classic Wines, Pioneer Wine, and Vin Sauvage in other states. He is also an owner of the winery Burn Cottage in New Zealand, and Koehler-Ruprecht in Germany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the time of this interview, Conrad Reddick was the Beverage Director and Service Manager at Alinea Restaurant in Chicago.Also in the episode, Erin Scala traces the cultural ramifications of Prohibition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy Pates is a partner in Cream Wine Company, a Chicago-based distributor and wine importer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Schmelzer is the winemaker at Monte Bernardi, the property that he owns with his family in the Panzano zone of Tuscany, Italy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephan von Neipperg leads Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg, with includes Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere, La Mondotte, and Chateau d'Aiguilhe on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France.Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the dry wines of Germany.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josh Adler is the founder of the Paris Wine Company, and works as a broker for French wine producers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christoph Schaefer runs Weingut Willi Schaefer, his family's winery in the Mosel region of Germany.Also in this episode, Erin Scala delves into famous literature for wine quotes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tegan Passalacqua returns to the show to discuss his Sandlands project of wines from vineyards in California.Also in this episode, Erin Scala puts a name on sommelier multiples.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicolas Glumineau has overseen Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Chateau de Pez, and Chateau Haut Beausejour in Bordeaux, France since late 2012. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clemens Busch is the proprietor of the Clemens Busch winery in the Mosel region of Germany.Also in this episode, Erin Scala finds out which beverages are beating the heat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the time of this interview, Patrick Watson was a co-owner of Back Label Wine Merchants in Manhattan, the Stinky cheese stores, and the Smith & Vine wine retail shop in Brooklyn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laurence Feraud oversees Domaine du Pegau, as well as Chateau Pegau and Selection Laurence Feraud in the Rhone Valley of France.Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the wines buried beneath our feet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrea Franchetti is the proprietor of Tenuta di Trinoro in Tuscany and Passopisciaro in Sicily.Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks Flurbereinigung.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan Pettersen operates Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla in the Jerez area of Spain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ric Forman is the proprietor of the Forman Vineyard winery in California's Napa Valley. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lyle Fass operates Fass Selections, importing wines from Europe and selling them with crafted email blasts.Also in this episode, Erin Scala shows the strong influence of the Mistral wind of southern France.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chiara De Iulis Pepe works with her family at the Emidio Pepe winery in the Abruzzo region of Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Johannes Leitz runs his family's winery, called Leitz, in the Rheingau of Germany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sebastien Riffault is the winemaker at his family's domaine in Sancerre, in the Loire Valley of France.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the time of this interview, Serge Hochar was the proprietor, with his family, of Chateau Musar in Lebanon. He has since passed away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kostas Bakasietas is a viticultural researcher and the owner of a vine nursery in Nemea, Greece. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Johannes Hirsch is the winemaker at the Hirsch winery, in the Kamptal region of Austria. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Pogue is a geology professor and terroir consultant living in Washington State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marco Pallanti is the winery director of Castello di Ama, in the Chianti Classico zone of Tuscany, Italy.Also in this episode, Erin Scala looks into glass.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Florian Lauer is the winemaker at his family's winery, Peter Lauer, in the Saar of Germany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evelyne de Pontbriand oversees her family's estate, Domaine du Closel (Chateau des Vaults), in the Savennieres region of France's Loire Valley.Also in this episode, Erin Scala takes a look at the history of the sommelier.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the time of this interview, Larry Stone was Estates Director of Huneeus Vintners.Also in this episode, Erin Scala traces the influence of the Dutch on vineyard irrigation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fritz Wieninger runs the Wieninger winery in Vienna, Austria. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renato Vacca is the winemaker and owner of the Cantina del Pino winery, in Italy's Barbaresco area. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stuart Pigott is a wine critic and the author of the book "Best White Wine on Earth: The Riesling Story."Also in this episode, Erin Scala finds the world's craziest fermented beverage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephane Tissot is the owner and winemaker of Domaine Andre et Mireille Tissot, located in the Jura region of France.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the time of this interview, Bruce Neyers owned Neyers Vineyards in California with his wife Barbara, and was also the National Sales Manager for Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant.Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the French Revolution, and what it meant for wine and society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guillaume d'Angerville is the latest member of his family to care for the Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, located in the Burgundy village of Volnay. He is also a partner in Domaine du Pelican, in the Jura region of France.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian Binner is the owner and winemaker of Domaine Binner, a winery located in Alsace, France.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Samuel Tinon produces both dry and sweet wines at his Samuel Tinon winery in the Tokaj region of Hungary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sasa Radikon works at his family's winery, Radikon, in Italy's Friuli region.Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the connection between (gasp!) taxes and wine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Silvio Messana is the owner and winemaker of the Montesecondo winery, located in Tuscany, Italy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Hutchens is a partner in Robert Houde Wines, a wine distributor and importer based in Illinois.Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses some highly unusual beverages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hardy Wallace is a co-owner and the winemaker of the Dirty & Rowdy Family Wine Company, located in California.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the time of this interview, Pax Mahle was making both the Wind Gap Wines and Pax Wine Cellars wines in a California winery located Sonoma County. He has since parted ways with Wind Gap.Also in this episode, Erin Scala recounts the early history of California wine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrea Calek makes wines in the Ardeche region of southern France.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Willi Bründlmayer and his family own the Bründlmayer winery, located in Austria's Kamptal region.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Olivier Leriche, who was previously a winemaker at Domaine de l'Arlot in Burgundy, is now the winemaker at Domaine des Accoles, the winery in the south of France that he owns with his wife.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie Parla is a Rome-based food and beverage educator and journalist blogging about restaurants in Rome, Italy at katieparla.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Egon Müller is the owner of Weingut Egon Müller, Scharzhof in Germany's Saar River Valley.Also in this episode, Erin Scala explores the world of bogs and mead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.