

The Connected Table Live
Talk 4 Radio
Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more. Melanie and David are the insatiably curious culinary couple who are always in search of a great story to share with their listeners. They bring a fresh approach to spotlighting industry movers and shakers and exploring the pleasures of the palate. Connect and visit www.theconnectedtable.com Instagram@theconnectedtable Like on Facebook@connectedtableThe Connected Table is among Feedspot’s top 20 food and beverage podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/food_and_beverage_podcasts/The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
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May 6, 2022 • 53min
Luxury in New Orleans- The Windsor Court Hotel
Ranked Louisiana's top hotel- and one of the nation's best- The Windsor Court provides an elegant oasis in the heart of New Orleans, and a welcome respite from the nearby evening bustle of the French Quarter, Casino and Riverwalk. Culinary Director/ Chef Igor Krichmar's menu at The Grill Room menu reflects his global perspective and refined cooking style. Director of Beverage and Bars, Nicholas Karel discusses his take on NOLA classic and creative cocktails. www.windsorcourthotel.comThe Connected Table Live is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Apr 22, 2022 • 49min
The "Spice(r) of Life: Susan Spicer, Rosedale, Bayona, New Orleans
New Orleans native and local chef-restaurateur, Susan Spicer, grew up traveling the world with her family; her father served in the Naval diplomatic corps. The experience opened her eyes to global cuisines. Spicer is co-owner of Bayona, an award-winning restaurant located in a 200-year-old French Quarter cottage with a globally inspired menu, and Rosedale, a low-key restaurant and patio area serving seasonal dishes with Louisiana flavors and ingredients, located in an historic police station.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Apr 13, 2022 • 44min
Meet Conte Sebastiano Capponi, Villa Calcinaia
The Counts Capponi family has made wine in Greve-in-Chianti in the center of Chianti Classico, since 1524 and started bottling in 1950s. Conte Sebastiano Capponi and his brother, Niccolò, took over estate management in 1992. Since 2014 the vineyards have been certified organic with 75 acres planted, including a few rarer varieties. Villa Calcinaia produces wines of elegance, refreshing yet restrained, made for longer aging. The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Apr 12, 2022 • 13min
Sipping Albariños w/Isabel Salgado, Bodegas Fillaboa
Bodegas Fillaboa is a family-owned estate winery in Galicia, Spain with roots dating to the 19th century. Housed in a 15th century Romanesque castle near the border between Spain and Portugal, Fillaboa produces some of the rarest and highest quality estate-grown wines in D.O Rías Baixas. Fillaboa winemaker, Isabel Salgado, discusses the estate’s history, terroir of Rías Baixas, and ageing potential of Albariño wines. Importer: Folio Fine Wine Partners www.foliowine.com www.bodegasfillaboa.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Apr 6, 2022 • 47min
Ames Morison, CoFounder, Medlock Ames, Sonoma
Tulane University college roommates, Ames Morison and Chris Medlock James, became fast friends and eventual business partners, creating Medlock Ames winery in Sonoma. Ames Morison, discusses how growing up on a family farm and Virginia and serving in the Peace Corps in Guatemala shaped his views on regenerative farming, a practice Medlock Ames adheres to at its Bell Mountain Ranch near Healdsburg to make its estate-grown wines.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Apr 1, 2022 • 52min
A Wine Tour of Tuscany- Anteprima Toscana
A divine wine and food destination- Tuscany produces many of Italy's iconic wines. Melanie and David share their impressions from Anteprima Toscana, an annual presentation of new releases held March 202. Learn what distinguishes different production zones, guidelines and suggested producers from Chianti DOCG, Chianti Classico DOCG, Carmignano DOCG, Morellino Scansano DOC, Orcia DOC, Maremma DOC, Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG and more. The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Mar 25, 2022 • 12min
Sipping w/ Berene Sauls, Owner, Tesselaarsdal, South Africa
South Africa’s Tesselaarsdal is a rural hamlet of historic importance. The widow of its namesake settler, Johannes Tesselaar, left his farmland to his freed slaves upon his death in 1810, a bold move at the time. Tesselaarsdal is also the name of Berene Sauls’ first winery opened in 2015 in Hemel-en-Aarde (Overberg), an homage to her ancestors who were among the area’s freed slaves. Sauls discusses her cool climate Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Importer: Vineyard Brands www.tesselaarsdalwines.co.zaThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Mar 24, 2022 • 51min
Mary Taylor- Thinking Outside the Bottle
Mary Taylor paid her dues working in different areas of the wine industry for a long time before establishing Mary Taylor Wines. Her straightforward ”White Label” selections focus on a wine’s geographical origin, typicity, and the name of the vigneron-the story of the wine- from place to person.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Mar 19, 2022 • 15min
Sipping w/ Cristina Patwa, CEO, Enroot Sparkling Teas
Founded by friends Brad Pitt, Cristina Patwa and John Fogelman, Enroot is a collection of sustainably farm-sourced, wellness-focused sparkling cold-brew teas, ideal to drink alone or in cocktails. CEO Cristina Patwa drew inspiration for Enroot from memories of the refreshing teas made by her grandmother, a farmer in the Philippines. Enroot collaborated with James Beard Foundation chefs to create the botanical-based recipes for each tea. Find recipes and tea pairings at www.drinkenroot.com. The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.

Mar 18, 2022 • 15min
Sipping w/ Pablo Cunéo, Bodega Luigi Bosca, Argentina
Established in 1901 by Don Leoncio Arizu, Bodega Luigi Bosca is one of Argentina’s few continually family-owned and operated wineries. Based in Mendoza, the Arizu family helped establish Lujàn de Cuyo as an official CDO in 1989. Pablo Cunéo, Head Winemaker since 2017, discusses the unique growing climates of Mendoza’s Maipú, Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley sub-appellations, and presents selections from the Luigi Bosca de Sangre reserve wines launched in late 2021 U.S. Importer: Frederick Wildman.The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.