I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk

Steve Wildy, formerly of the Vetri Family Restaurants, returns to the show to interview Levi Dalton as I'll Drink to That! turns three years old.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Cruse is the winemaker of Cruse Wine Co. and Ultramarine, both based in California.Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks St. Laurent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tyler Colman has written a long running wine blog as Dr. Vino, and has also authored two books on wine, "Wine Politics: How Governments, Environmentalists, Mobsters, and Critics Influence the Wines We Drink" and "A Year of Wine: Perfect Pairings, Great Buys, and What to Sip for Each Season."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carl von Schubert is the owner of the Maximin Grünhaus estate in Germany's Ruwer Valley.Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks Riesling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jean-Louis Trapet and his family run Trapet Pere et Fils in Burgundy, and Domaine Trapet in Alsace.Also in this episode, Erin Scala recounts the early days of phylloxera.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hans Reisetbauer, an acclaimed Austrian distiller known for his exceptional fruit brandies and gin, dives into the art of distillation. He shares his transformative journey and the meticulous principles of crafting high-quality spirits, emphasizing the significance of choosing the right fruit. The discussion touches on the evolution of Austria's distillation practices, innovations like a unique blue gin, and how consumer preferences are shifting. Reisetbauer also reflects on the critical interplay of flavor and aroma in creating distinctive spirits.

Beth von Benz works as a wine consultant at her company, MVB Consulting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Florent Plageoles makes wine with his family at Domaine Plageoles, in southwestern France.Also in the episode, Erin Scala traces the history of the vine in Gaillac.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Tidwell is the Beverage Director of the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving, Texas, and also a cofounder of the TEXSOM wine conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hans-Joachim "Hanno" Zilliken is the proprietor with his family of Weingut Zilliken - Forstmeister Geltz, in Germany's Saar region.Also in this episode, Erin Scala tackles the hard subject of slate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.