Unfiltered
By Erin Fitzpatrick & Brian DiMarco
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Podcast Description
Tuesdays at 4:00PM EST Every palate, from the most experienced connoisseur to the nervous new-comer, can benefit from a taste of Unfiltered, HRN's weekly wine program. Sommelier and wine enthusiast Erin Fitzpatrick along with co-host Brian DiMarco of Barterhouse Wines canvas the wine world to bring the vintners and professionals shaping the industry into HRN studios, where they discuss the farmers who make the wine, the industry that bottles it, and the people that love it-not to mention the occasional on-air tasting! For more information click here Also check out Erin's blog! Erin Fitzpatrick works as a consultant in the hospitality trade. She has received accreditation from the American Sommelier Association in Viticulture and Vinification and Advanced Blind Tasting. Her company, Esse Consulting produces memorable and innovative events as well as develops hospitality and planning solutions for small restaurants and venues. Brian DiMarco is a wine entrepreneur and founder of The Barterhouse. Brian has been captivated by fine food and beverage since spending his boyhood summers crafting handmade donuts at his uncle’s bakery in Western Pennsylvania. After an impressive career in the food and beverage business, he decided to start Barterhouse, a premiere luxury wine importer and brokerage boutique… and the rest is history. Heritage Radio Network. All Rights Reserved.
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Unfiltered - Episode 106 - The Fire Island Cookbook | This week on Unfiltered, our host Erin Fitzpatrick is flying solo while Brian DiMarco is in Bordeaux. Erin is joined in the studio by Jeff Jenssen and Mike DeSimone, better known as the World Wine Guys. Tune in to hear Jeff and Mike talk about their new cookbook called The Fire Island Cookbook, the relevance of wine ratings, and the reason why Fire Island is so dear to them. In their cookbook, the World Wine Guys provide a wine pairing for each recipe; try their suggestions! This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. "It's called the Fire Island Cookbook, but it might as well be called the Martha's Vineyard Cookbook, the Malibu Cookbook, or even the Vancouver Cookbook...Fire Island is our point of reference because it's where we went for summer...It's about the spirit of communal sharing around the table. When is there time to do that? The summer." --Jeff Jenssen on Unfiltered "We know what wine goes with the food that we cook." --Mike DeSimone on Unfiltered | 4/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 105 - Camille Broderick | This week on Unfiltered, host Brian DiMarco is in the studio with Camille Broderick. Now that spring is here and summer is approaching, what wines are Brian and Camille looking to enjoy? Tune in to hear them discuss trends in wine-writing. Why does the wine media focus on esoteric, small-brand wines? Also, hear about Brian's recent trip to Vinitaly 2012, and what wines and areas were most intriguing. Listen in for a tasting that includes wine from Barrel 27, and also Bernkasteler Badstube, a Riesling wine. This program is brought to you by Barterhouse. "When's [wine] is too perfect, there's no artisinal hand behind it." --Camille Broderick on Unfiltered | 4/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 104 - Taylor Fladgate | This week on Unfiltered, Brian DiMarco is joined by Lorenzo Bakewell-Stone of world renowned port producer, Taylor Fladgate. Learn about what makes port such an accessible wine and how it can be utilized in a variety of refreshing and delicious cocktails. Tune in as they taste Siroco Tonic's and Maria McClarie's on-air and delve into the history of dry white port. This program was sponsored by Barterhouse Wines. "By sticking to our three prestigious brands, we don't lose sight of quality." --Lorenzo Bakewell-Stone of Taylor Fladgate on Unfiltered | 4/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 103 - Brian DiMarco on WNYC's Freakonomics Radio | This week's episode of Unfiltered features a clip of Brian DiMarco on WNYC's Freakonomics Radio program. | 3/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 101 - Fladgate Port | This week Unfiltered starts with some theiving wine news about a certain Moet employee (Romaine Brunot) who recently has gotten arrested for hoarding over $100K worth of the swag. Then hosts Erin and Brian welcome Robert Bower of The Fladgate Partnership, makers fine port wines. Learn all about this unique Portuguese wine from the Douro region from the amazing cocktails that you can make with it to how white port wines have grabbed a growing foothold amongst a new generation of drinkers. Want to go old school? Tune in to find out as well about the differences between traditional ruby and tawny ports. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market. "They've changed the way you consume white port . . . the new generation are now mixing it on the rocks with a touch of tonic water and a twist of mint. It's very much an aperitif." --Robert Bower on Unfiltered | 3/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 102 - Bols Genever | This week on Unfiltered, Erin Fitzpatrick & Brian DiMarco sit down and chat with Piet van Leijenhorst, Bols Master Distiller, about his Bols Genever. Learn more about the overlooked flavored white whiskey and learn what sets it apart from other spirits. Find out why genever should not be used as a gin substitute and how it can best be utilized in cocktails. Unfiltered is brought to you by The Barterhouse. "Genever is a categeroy on its own. It was copied by the English somewhere in the 1800's, but they couldn't truly copy genever so they made gin. The difference between gin and genever are the botanicals. You can hardly drink gin straight, but genever is perfect to drink straight." --Piet van Leijenhorst, Bols Master Distiller on Unfiltered "If genever must be categorized, it's white whiskey with botanicals." --Tal Nadari of Lucas Bols on Unfiltered | 3/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 100 - The 100th Episode! | This week Unfiltered hits its 100th Episode! One of Heritage Radio's oldest running shows celebrates this milestone in style as hosts Erin and Brian and Lucy jare oined by Brent Young of Brooklyn's own The Meat Hook and open up a Barterhouse rarity on air: 2001 Dunn Vineyards Cab-Sav from Howell Mountain. Tune in to hear as they try other fine vintages and talk with Brent about his vision for the Meat Hook, nose-to-tail butchering, and his favorite wine pairings for everything from mortadella to steak to pate. This celebratory episode is sponsored by The Barterhouse. "The real point of pride in The Meat Hook is our sourcing. We have really close relationships with our producers and farmers." "Getting a fast food restaurant [like Rippers] off the ground with sustainable and locally sourced ingredients is not the easiest thing in the world." --Brent Young on Unfiltered | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 98 - Valentine's Bubbly | On this Valentine's Day episode of Unfiltered host Brian DiMarco and Lucy Muellner guide you on the perfect selection of bubbly for your special night. Their choice for romance? Go with a good Rosé for your dinner plans. To further explain the delicious virtues of this wine they are joined by Jason Carter of Barrel 27 winery in California. Tune in to find out the best choice for any price point. This episode is sponsored by The Barterhouse. "The two, particularly for American palates, most underestimated wines out there for food are sparklings and rosés, and people dont play around enough with those two categories." --Jason Carter on Unfiltered | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 98 - Kobrand | The Unfiltered crew celebrates Valentine's Day early with guest Marybeth Bentwood, Director of Public Relations for Kobrand. Tune in as they discuss the many nuances of sparkling wine and taste some bottles on-air. Find out how domestic and imported varieties differ and why nothing says "I love you" more than a bottle of Rosé. Also hear hosts Erin Fitzpatrick and Brian DiMarco comment on this years Super Bowl advertising and halftime show! (Spoiler alert: they are not feeling Madonna). This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. "You really want to show the history and legacy of the brand [when working with sommeliers]." "What says 'I love you' more than Rosé?" "Quality is the cornerstone of all of our relationships at Kobrand." "We have incredible library tastings that a smaller producer just wouldn't have." --Marybeth Bentwood, Director of Public Relations for Kobrand | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 97 - Hotel Americano | This week on Unfiltered hosts Erin and Brian dive into the world hospitality with Omar Hernandez and Camille Broderick of the Hotel Americano. Get the inside scoop of what it takes to run a successful and cohesive hotel (tip: rooftop gardens are essential!). From curating a wine list to how room pricing works to how hotels stay up to date on the latest trends you can find it all in this episode. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market. "The hotel business is fun, you get to interact and know where the culture is going. . . we become a voice for what is happening in town." "By not having a rooftop your chance of success drops 25-30 percent." --Omar Hernandez on Unfiltered | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 86 - News & Headlines | This week on Unfiltered, Brian DiMarco and guest co-host Justin Rohrlich discuss some of the latest food news and headlines going around right now. Tune in to hear their thoughts on everything from peanut allergies to Hostess going bankrupt. Also learn about braille wine labels and get ready for the upcoming Barterhouse portfolio trade show. This program was sponsored by The Barterhouse. "Times are hard for the 1% I guess. Business class isn't what it used to be." --Justin Rohrlich on Unfiltered | 1/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 95 - Tom Gannon | This week host Erin Fitzpatrick helms the 95th episode of Unfiltered solo but is joined by long time friend, and one of the first guests on the show, Tom Gannon. They talk about his work at the Spire Collection after leaving Rothmann's Steakhouse in New York. Tune to learn about and what it takes to become a certified master sommelier from theory to tasting to cigar pairing as well as the inside scoop on Nashville's burgeoning wine and food scene. This episode is sponsored by The Hearst Ranch. "[On cigar pairings] I would always argue it should never be a wine you have to taste on its own, nothing rare or older vintage, that would suffer. . . varietals like Zinfandel and Petit Syrah I always thought were good to pair with cigars." --Tom Gannon on Unfiltered | 1/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 94 - Holiday Special Part 2 | Erin & Brian are back! Tune into the first episode of Unfiltered in 2012 as the hosts of HRN's only wine show talk about some great holiday dinners and wine pairings they've had recently. Hear about Brian's upcoming trip to Austria and preview some of the wineries he'll be visiting. Later in the show, the gang taste a few bottles on-air and talk about the corresponding regions and stories behind the bottles. This program was brought to by The Barterhouse. "Rome was my first love in the wine business because I could afford it." --Brian DiMaco on Unfiltered | 1/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 93 - Monte's Ham | Erin & Brian are back for a final episode of Unfiltered before the holiday break and they are joined by Monte Mathews of Monte's Ham. Learn more about his all natural nitrate free cured hams and hear how Monte helps support small family farms in upstate New York with his business. What could be better for the holidays than wine & ham? Tune in and get in the holiday spirit! This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse. "We are trying to convert dairy farms into hog producing farms." "The average pig in its growth cycle requires 2 acres of land." --Monte Mathews of Monte's Ham & Brick Kiln Kitchens on Unfiltered | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 92 - Justin Rohrlich | This week's episode of Unfiltered sees Brian DiMarco gearing up for Thanksgiving with friend and guest Justin Rohrlich, Emmy Award-winning Head Writer of Minyanville's World In Review, the world's first (and only) animated business news show. Tune in as they open the show discussing recent reports of chicken abuse in the McDonalds supply chain and then later discuss customer data protection in online sales. Also find out why Douro is the best burger wine in the world and why whine consumption is on the rise in China amidst counterfeiting issues. Unfiltered is sponsored by The Barterhouse. | 11/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 91 - Mezcal, Tequila and Châteauneuf-du-Pape | This episode of Unfiltered finds Erin Fitzpatrick returning from a brief hiatus and joining Brian DiMarco for a tasting of Châteauneuf-du-Pape at the top of the show. Fresh off of a trip from a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, Erin gives us a primer on mezcal and tequila. and the difference in their signature ingredients, agave, as well as the process in which they are created. The conversation continues on to the subject of online wine retailers which seem to still be burgeoning in today's economic times though in turn hurting local wine retailers. Finally get a preview of next week's episode and get in the Turkvember spirit as Erin and Brian give hints as to some of their favorite Thanksgiving wine pairings. This episode is sponsored by The Barterhouse. | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 90 - Don Manuel Villefane | This week Unfiltered won't cry for Argentina because Argentina has come to the Heritage Radio Network studio in the form of Tomás Machado de Villefañe of Don Manuel Villefañe Wines. Tomás has become synonomous with Malbec and Torrontes in the wine world where his wines have garnered critical acclaim; the latter's 2010 vintage has been named by Wine Enthusiast as one their Top 100 Wines. On the show they try both of these fine vintages, talk about differences of higher-elevation grapes and the rising popularity of pumpkin wine, just in time to make the most out of your Halloween leftovers. This episodes is sponsored by Whole Foods Market. | 11/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 89 - Lucy Millner & Fork Anchor | This week Unfiltered welcomes Lucy Millner on the show who with host Erin Fitzpatrick founded Fork and Anchor a general store on Long Island's East End that provides a growing community of farmers and winemakers a meeting place as well as offering prepared foods, a variety of sundries, and a selection of homespun products, many of which have their origins in NY state. Tune in later as Erin calls in with some recipes and wine pairing for goats in celebration of Goatober and Heritage Foods USA's No Goat Left Behind initiative. | 10/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 88 - Erin Returns! | Unfiltered returns! Tune in as Brian DiMarco and Erin Fitzpatrick return to the airwaves to discuss whats been going on in the wine world while they've been gone. Learn more about the region of Champagne and hear about Erin's trip to the famed region. Learn more about differences in sparkling wines, and what makes the Champagne region so unique! This episode is sponsored by Heritage Foods USA. | 10/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 63 - Charlie Arturaola | This week on At the Root of It Erin talks to Charlie Arturaola, star and subject of the new feature film "El Camino del Vino" ("The Ways of Wine"). The film's premise is that a real life Charlie, an internationally recognized sommelier and man-on-the-go, loses his palette and therefore all of his accumulated wine expertise. Listen to Charlie talk about playing himself in the film--an intriguing fiction about a real life wine expert. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse: importers of fine wine from across the globe. | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 64 - Jura Show w/ Suzanne Zudiker | This week on At the Root of It Erin hosts Wine Consultant Suzanne Zudiker, who's just returned from the small but varietal-packed Jura region (and the famed Jura Festival) in France. Learn about some of the young winemakers in this area between Burgundy and Switzerland who are reinventing traditions, and tune in for an on-air tasting of some varietals and brands of wine you may not know exist. This episode was sponsored by Edwards of Surry Virginia. for more information check: www.jura-vins.com & www.carbonniercommunications.com | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 66 - The Fat Radish | This week Erin is joined by friends and colleagues Ben Towill and Phil Winser of The Fat Radish. Ben & Phil are best known for starting Silkstone, a popular and renowned catering company. The Fat Radish is their latest project, a new restaurant in the LES which has a healthy amount of buzz surrounding it. The guys talk about "trending" vegetables, sustainability in the UK & their personal food journey. This episode was kindly sponsored by our friends at The Barterhouse; importers of sustainable wines. | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 60 - Center for Wine Origins | This week on At the Root of It Erin spoke to Sandy Block, VP of Beverages at Legal Sea Food and certified port enthusiast. Sandy discussed the champagne and Duoro wine regions, why they both hold a special place in his heart, and why not everything pale and bubbly is champagne. Sandy also gives us a primer on port: the history behind it and the future of the beverage. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse: fine wine importers. Photo: steep hills of the Douro valley | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 80 - Vina Casas de Bosque | This week on Unfiltered Erin is joined by Grant Phelps of Vina Casas de Bosque. Located in the cool climate of the Casablanca Valley in Chile, Erin and Grant discuss both his Syrah and Pinot Noir which is just being introduced in the United States as well as the difficulties and rewards of producing wine in Chile. This episode is sponsored by Heritage Foods USA . | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 86 - Root | This week on Unfiltered Brian and Erin are joined Steve Grasse of Art in Age of Mechanical Reproduction and creator of Root, a pre-Prohibition style root beer liqueur. They talk about the history of root beer, building a distillery, and whiskey as currency at the end of the world. This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch. | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 87 - Austria Comes To America | This week Unfiltered takes a Euro trip with Austrian wine importer Klaus Wittauer. The season is summer and so is the wine and discussion, which includes a variety of summery and sparkling gruner veltliners as well as the the growth of imports of Austrian wine. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market. | 8/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 85 - Organic Wine Journal | This week Unfiltered goes organic with Adam Morganstern of the Organic Wine Journal. They discuss what the meaning of "organic" means in the context of wine and if organic is really better and the issue of added sulfites. Later on in the show they are joined by surprise call-in guest Jonathan Russo who puts in his word in on the organic debate. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market. | 7/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 84 - Jennifer Colliau of Small Hand Foods | This week on Unfiltered, Erin Fitzpatrick is joined by bartender Jennifer Colliau of Small Hand Foods in San Francisco. She shares her cocktail expertise and methods for creating new syrups and drink recipes. Using many different ingredients from almonds to stone fruits and vinegar-based syrups, Erin uses her creativity to create new and exciting drinks. This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch. | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 83 - Cara Cannella | This week on Unfiltered, Erin Fitzpatrick and Brian DiMarco are joined by Cara Cannella of Speak Easy Series, a live conversation series exploring creativity & connecting artists & entrepreneurs with local audiences. Tune in to hear more about local Brooklyn wineries and the recent surge of do-it-yourself companies. Learn more about sustainability, food sourcing and how it all relates to the culinary world we live in today. This episode was sponsored by CookoutNYC & The Good Beer Seal. | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 82 - Shaw Vineyards | This week on Unfiltered we talk about Greece's economy and it's affect on wine. Then hosts Erin Fitzpatrick and Brian DiMarco are joined by Steve Shaw of Shaw Vineyards, located up in the Finger Lakes of New York. They try his dry Reisling, a pinot grigio, and talk about New York wines. This episode is sponsored by Zingerman's Camp Bacon. | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 81 - 56 Degree Wine | This week on Unfiltered Brian is back in the studio with Erin after being in California and he's brought guests Joe Bembry and Chris Cree from 56 Degree Wine back with him. They talk about their tastings and finds from out West from pinots to Reisling and the ideal conditions for shipping wine. Later on, tune in as the group tries a Gavi and a Leo Hillinger among others. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 79 - West Coast Wine | This week on Unfiltered, Erin is visited by Patrick Campbell and Bettina Sichel, two California winemakers from Laurel Glen vineyards. They discuss the winemaking process and life on the vineyards of the west coast. This episode was sponsored by Surry Farms | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 78 - Lisa Granik | This week on Unfiltered, Erin Fitzpatrick & Brian DiMarco are joined by Lisa Granik, Master of Wine. Together they discuss champagne, California wine, and what it takes to become a Master of Wine. Find out why not all experts are equal, how to objectively taste wines, and how there is no substitute for actual work experience when it comes to tasting and understanding wine. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch, the nations largest single-source supplier of grassfed and grass finished beef. | 5/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 77 - Man O' War Vineyards | This week on Unfiltered, listeners are introduced to the Waiheke Island and the wines of New Zealand with guest Bronwyn Skuse of Man O' War Vineyards. Tune in to learn more about this often overlooked region and find out why it's new world wines are making waves all across the globe. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. | 5/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 76 - Brian Smith of Loca Linda | Erin Fitzpatrick & Brian DiMarco are joined by Brian Smith, the owner/founder of Loca Linda. Brian talks about wine from Argentina and specifically, the Torrontes white wine grape. Tune in for an on-air tasting and find out more about conditioning, importing and the Famatina Valley. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market | 5/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 75 - Edgar Brutler | This week on Unfiltered, Erin Fitzpatrick is joined by Edgar Brutler of Leo Hillinger Wines. Tune in to hear more about wines from the Austrian region and find out why Austrian reds can be as good if not better than the whites. Learn more about field blends, aging potential and tune in for an on-air tasting. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market | 5/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 74 - Ryan Looper of T Edwards Wines | -- | 4/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 73 - Austrian Wine | Austrian Wine is the sole focus of this week's episode of Unfiltered, as Erin Fitzpatrick & Brian DiMarco welcome Stephanie Artner and Constance Chamberlain of the Austrian Trade Commission. They make a convincing case for Austrian Wine and taste a few bottles on air. Tune in to learn about the Austria Uncorked event - there's a $20 discount for HRN listeners! This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market - like no other market. | 4/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 72 - Tunisian Wine with Philippe-Andre Boujnah | This week on Unfiltered, Erin & Brian are joined by Philippe-Andre Boujnah of Le Poisson Wines. Most people don't know much about Tunisian wine, and Philippe explains his involvement importing wines from the North African country. Find out more about some of the wines he imports and how the revolution has changed the culture of Tunisia. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market, like no other market. | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 71 - Stefan Mailvaganam of Custom American Wine Bar & Bar Carrera | Erin Fitzpatrick & Brian DiMarco are joined by Stefan Mailvaganam this week on Unfiltered. Find out more about Bar Carrera, his popular West-Village tappas & wine bar and his newest ventre, Custom American Wine Bar in Brooklyn. Also learn why Italian sparkling wine is making a serious comeback. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods market celebrates Earth Month with the “Do Something Reel” Film Festival, a collection of six provocative, character-driven films focused on food, environmental issues and everyday people with a greater vision. Come see one of the six features at City Cinemas Village East from Saturday, April 16th through Thursday April 21st, every night at 6pm. Learn more about the films and special events at www.DoSomethingReel.com | 4/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 70 - Eric Arnold of Bottlenotes | On the 2nd episode of Unfiltered, Erin Fitzpatrick and Brian DiMarco are joined by Eric Arnold of Bottlenotes. Tune in to learn why rating systems can be very resourceful but not always as informative as you'd think. Learn more about the fulfillment issues that face online wine merchants and hear more about wine from New Zealand and Australia. This episode was sponsored by Whole Food Market | 3/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Unfiltered - Episode 69 - Garnacha Blanca | Erin Fitzpatrick is back on the air - this time with a new show and a new co-host! Tune into the debut episode of "Unfiltered", co-hosted by Brian DiMarco of Barterhouse Wines. The show's first guest is Chad Turnbull of Savorian wines. Chad talks about Garnacha Blanca and explains why "if this wine was a stock - you should buy now". Tune in to learn more about the Catalonia region and why winemakers sometimes make bad businessmen. This episode was sponsored by The Museum of Food & Drink | 3/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 68 - Brian DiMarco | Erin Fitzpatrick wraps up 2010 with friend of the station, wine impresario and founder of The Barterhouse, Brian DiMarco. Join Erin & Brian on the latest episode of At the Root of It as they discuss the effects that ratings systems have on wine production, and how some wines are being "Parkerized" these days to fit a mold. Brian also talks about his experiences with 100 point wines and why he feels his personal mission is to make good wine accessible at an affordable price for all consumers, even those without total access. This episode was sponsored by the aforementioned Barterhouse. For more information on these great wines, visit www.thebarterhouse.com | 12/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 67 - Imbibe New York | Karen Ulrich of Imbibe New York joins Erin Fitzpatrick on this week's episode of At the Root of It. Karen explains how she fused her love of writing with her love of wine, and what it means to be a writer in the digital age. Erin & Karen discuss everything from the death of print media to vegetarian wine pairings. Tune in and learn more about the difference between Old World and New World palates and why Eataly is king when it comes to shopping. This episode was sponsored by Tekserve & The Lower East Side Ecology Center's "E-Waste Events". Find out everything you need to know about recycling your old electronics by clicking here! | 12/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 65 - Brooklyn Oenology | This week on At the Root of It Erin sits down with Alie Shaper of Brooklyn Oenology. Learn about Allie's experience selling wine in Brooklyn, her favorite varietal, and her experience sourcing local artists for her series of removable labels. Then join Erin and Alie for an on-air tasting of some of Brooklyn Oenology's best selections. This episode was sponsored by Cabot Cheese of Vermont, Dairy Farm Family owned since 1919. Alie Sharper | 11/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 62 - Absinthe with Jamie Gordon of Pernod Ricard | This week on At the Root of It Erin speaks to Jamie Gordon of Pernod Ricard. Jamie has had quite a bit of experience in the world of spirits, working to brand and promote products like Absolut. Currently, however, Jamie is promoting the unique world of Pernod Ricard and their renowned Pernod Anise and Pernod Pastis. Now that wormwood (and thujone) are legal in New York State, Pernod is currently making delicious, high end absinthe as well. Jamie covers the difference between simple anise liquors and absinthe, and the role anise liquors have played in French cooking, culture and counter-culture. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse: importers of fine wine from across the globe. | 10/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 61 - Andrew Bell, President of the American Sommelier Association | This week on At the Root of It Erin talks to Andrew Bell, the President of the American Sommelier Association, about the process of studying to become a sommelier, the sommelier's role in the dining industry, and some inaccurate perceptions about what a sommelier wants for a diner. Erin, herself an ASA graduate, also speaks to Andrew about the process of learning to pass blind tastings, and how they shape a sommelier's sense of food and wine. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse: importers of fine wine. | 10/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 59 - Sherry in Jerez | This week on At the Root of It Erin speaks to some local sherry producers in Jerez, Spain, going to two family owned bodegas where sherry and brandy have been produced for generations in the white, chalky soil native to the region. Learn about the open air buildings housing the distilling and aging equipment, why harsh winds help the growers, how grapes become sherry AND brandy, and what a sherry producer and a bullfighter have in common. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse: fine imported wines from across the globe. | 9/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 58 - Ron Goerler | This week on At the Root of It Erin speaks to Ron Goerler, president of the Long Island Wine Council. Ron has been working for years to help Long Island take its place among the world's top wine producing regions, and to promote the top-quality vintages that come out of the region every year. Learn what the council has been doing to promote LI since its inception in 1989, hear what varietals do well in the region, and listen to find out where to get some Long Island wine for yourself. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse. | 9/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 57 - Marco Cecchini | This week's guest on At the Root of It is winemaker Marco Cecchini of the Friuli region in Italy. He discusses the wine of this region and shares his personal journey from business studies to wine making. Tune in to learn more about small production wine making and what it takes to be a successful wine maker. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse. For more information visit www.thebarterhouse.com Photo 1: Marco in his vineyard, Photo 2: Grapes on the vine, Photo 3: Marco & Erin in the studio | 8/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 56 - Jenny Lefcourt of Jenny & Francois Selections | Jenny Lefcourt from Jenny & Francois Selections, an importer of all organic and biodynamic wines from California, France, and beyond. Jenny discussed how very different wines can have similiar philosophies, and how the thinking behind a wine can affect its taste; the difference between a "technical" wine and an organic or naturally created wine shows in the bottle. Some growers make descisions based on making money, while some growers farm based on making the best grapes possible--Jenny favors the latter. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods. | 7/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 55 - Finger Lakes Wineries with Justin Christoph of Riesling AC | This week on At the Root of It Erin took a look at the myriad of wineries situated in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Justin Christoph stopped by to drop Finger Lakes science, giving listeners the scoop on everything from the varietals currently in style upstate to the best B&Bs to stay at while touring the vineyards. This episode was sponsored by Tekserve: your one-stop Mac superstore and support center. | 7/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 54 - Humboldt County & Briceland Vineyards | This week on At the Root of It Erin spoke to Andrew Morris and Joe Collins of Briceland Vineyards in Humboldt County. They've created a gold medal wine that is one of a kind (and so popular that its rather hard to come by on the East Coast). Tune in to hear the highly original story of sparkling wine in Humboldt. This episode was sponsored by Barterhouse: purveyors of the finest imported wines from across the world. | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 53 - Vision Wine Brands | This week on At the Root of It, Erin talks with the guys behind Vision Wine Brands. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 52 - Scott Goldman of Combier | Erin talks with Scott Goldman of Combier. Check out www.combierusa.com for more information. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 51 - Ryan Ibsen of Pasanella | On this week's At the Root of it Erin spoke to Ryan Ibsen, Wine Director at the much lauded Pasanella. Tune in to get the scoop on why a subtle sense of the dirt and rocks of a farm can mean major nose ecstasy during a sip of wine. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 50 - Alex Skoff | This week on At the Root of It Erin spoke with Alex Skoff from Weingut Zahel. Tune in to hear about the rich history of vineyards in Austria and Germany, plus why a multi-grape wine is so hard to make (and so prized once made)! | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 49 - Krista Voisin | Erin talks with Krista Voisin, wine director of Roberta's. They talk Italian wine, Cajun cuisine & how high quality ingredients speak for themselves. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 48 - Daniel Lorson & Paulo Russell-Pinto of the Center for Wine Origins | Erin talks with Daniel Lorson and Paulo Russell-Pinto of the Center for Wine Origins. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 47 - Janine Lettieri | Erin talks with Janine Lettieri, Wine Director at Waverly Inn. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 46 - Michael Hartnell & Tower Isho | Erin talks with Michael Hartnell and Tower Isho of Le Caprice about seasonality, growing asparagus & wine pairings. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 45 - Ken Payton of www.reignofterroir.com | Erin talks to Ken Payton about his website Reign Of Terroir | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 44 - Live From San Francisco | Erin talks malbec & Cahors live in San Francisco! | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 43 - Anthony Nicalo of Farmstead Wines | Erin talks with Anthony Nicalo of Farmstead Wines about the local and traceable food movement and how it relates to wine. 50% off at http://buy.farmsteadwines.com. Enter code "heritage" at checkout! | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 42 - Channing Daughters Winery | Christopher Tracy of Channing Daughters Winery | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 41 - Liz Nicholson | This week's guest is Liz Nicholson of Resto, who talks about her recent trip to Italy. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 40 - Le Marche | A special At The Root Of It program with Le Marche. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 39 - Michael Polenske of Blackbird Vineyards | This week on At The Root of It, Erin Fitzpatrick talks with Michael Polenske of Blackbird Vineyards. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 38 - Kerin Auth of Tinto Fino | This week on At The Root Of It Kerin Auth of Tinto Fino talks about Rioja wine and emerging wine regions in Spain. Learn more at www.tinofino.com | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 37 - Groezinger's Wine Merchants | On this week's episode of At The Root of It, Erin hits the retail circuit with a call to Rick Beard from Groezingers Wine Merchants in Yountville | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 36 - Leblon Cachaca | This week, Erin is in the field as she interviews Gerry Schweitzer & Gilles Merlet of Leblon Cachaca | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 35 - Natural Science Organics with Stephen Storch Part 2 | Erin Fitzpatrick digs into an earthy conversation with biodynamic farmer Stephen Storch on a cosmic edition of At The Root Of It - PART 2 | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 34 - Natural Science Organics with Stephen Storch Part 1 | Erin Fitzpatrick digs into an earthy conversation with biodynamic farmer Stephen Storch on a cosmic edition of At The Root Of It - PART 1 | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 33 - Washington State Wines with John Bookwalter | This week, John Bookwalter of Bookwalter Winery calls in from Columbia Valley to talk about Washington state wines. For more information check out www.bookwalterwines.com | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 32 - Stanislas Henriot | This week on At The Root Of It, Erin Fitzpatrick is joined by Stanislas Henriot of Champagne Henriot. They discuss the Champagne region, family wine making tradition and terroir. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 31 - Eben Freeman | On this week's ATR, Erin speaks with molecular cocktail guru Eben Freeman. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 30 - Chateau Palmer with Thomas Duroux | On a very special At The Root of It, Erin Fitzpatrick is joined by Thomas Duroux of Chateau Palmer. Thomas tells us why the 09 Bordeaux vintage is going to blow people away, and what the French region has in common with Bulgari. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 29 - Speaking Sherry with Cesar Saldana | On this week's installment of At The Root Of It, Erin brings back a report on sherry from the field with Cesar Saldana, Director General of the Consejo Regulador. http://www.sherrycouncil.org | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 28 - Bagrationi Georgian Sparkling Wine | This week on At The Root Of It, Erin hosts the guys from Bagrationi to discuss the history and future of Georgian wine. Click here for more information | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 27 - The Rise Of Riesling and German Wet Auctions with Justin Christoph | On this week's episode, Justin Christoph of Riesling AC talks about the versatile grape, German wine history & "wet" auctions. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 26 - How Wine Ages with Tracey Ellen Kames | Ever feel confused at a wine tasting? Have no idea what tannins are? Special guest and instructor Tracey Ellen Kamens stops by At The Root Of It to discuss what makes wine taste the way it does, and why certain wines age better than others. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 25 - Nicolas Palazzi Returns | This week, Erin is joined by cognac specialist Nicolas Palazzi who talks labeling, aging & what to do with a 200 year old bottle. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 24 - Tal Nadari of Bols Genever | On this week's At the Root of It, Erin brings us an interview and tasting from the field with Tal Nadari of Bols Genever. The pair talk about the history of genever, its flavor profiles, and what to expect from Bols Genever in the future. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 23 - Joe Macari | On this week's At the Root of It, Erin interviews Joe Macari of Macari Vineyards in the North Fork of Long Island. Joe talks about the upcoming harvest season, the varietals that thrive in Long Island, and his ancillary beekeeping projects. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 22 - Gary Dusek Part 2 | On this week's At the Root of It, Erin sits down with Gary Dusek, sommelier at Roberta's, for Part II of their discussion on the origins of wine. How did wine make its way to the new world? What are the most interesting grape varietals in the US today? | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 21 - Gary Dusek Part 1 | On this week's At the Root of It, Erin sits down with Gary Dusek, the mastermind behind Roberta's wine program, to talk about the history of grapes, how wine made its way around the globe, and some little-known, yet remarkable grape varieties. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 20 - Lee Campbell Part 2 | On this week's At the Root of It: Part II of Erin's two-part series with Lee Campbell of Louis/Dressner selections. Topics of conversation include Lee's stages with Italian and French wineries, the best bottle $20 can buy, and machine vs hand-harvesting. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 19 - Lee Campbell Part 1 | On this week's At the Root of It, Part I of Erin's interview with Lee Campbell of Louis/Dressner Wine Selections. Topics covered: organic and biodynamic wines, the stigmas attached with these labels, and the expanding Dressner portfolio. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 18 - Brian DiMarco of Barterhouse Wines | This week on At The Root Of It, Erin talks about branding wine and private labels with the Owner & Managing Director of Barterhouse Wines, Brian DiMarco | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 17 - Bill Bendelow of Sloan Wine Group | On this week's At the Root Of It, Erin interviews Bill Bendelow, founder of the Sloan Wine Group, an avant-garde wine distributor soon to offer restaurants and retailers one of the vastest and most eclectic wine lists in the world. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 16 - Dave Hamburger | This week on At The Root Of It, Erin talks about wine tastings, flavor profiles, and wine vocabulary with Dave Hamburger. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 15 - Dick Bessey Part 2 | Part II of the At the Root of It fermentation mini-series with Dick Bessey, master breadmaker and general fermentation scientist. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 14 - Dick Bessey Part 1 | The first of a two-part At the Root of It series on fermentation: Erin interviews Roberta's resident bread master Dick Bessey to uncover the secrets behind yeast and the chemical processes that account for fermentation. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 13 - Jaime Smith | On this week's At the Root of It, Erin talks with Jaime Smith, professor of wine studies at UNLV, about eco-friendly closures and reducing the carbon footprint of wine production and distribution. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 12 - Jonathan Russo Part 2 | This Week's At the Root of It features Part II of Erin's talk with Jonathan Russo of the Organic Wine Journal. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 11 - Jonathan Russo Part 1 | Erin shifts towards the organic wine movement with guest Jonathan Russo, publisher of the Organic Wine Journal. Conversation points include the establishment of Slow Foods USA, and the rewards of growing and drinking organically. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 10 - Grant Phelps of Chile's Viu Manent Part 2 | Part II of Erin's interview with Grant Phelps, Chief Winemaker for Viu Manent wines, Chile's Malbec forerunners. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 9 - Grant Phelps of Chile's Viu Manent Part 1 | Erin talks with Grant Phelps, chief winemaker at Viu Manent in the Colchagua Valley, about flying winemaking and Chile as a winemaker's paradise. www.viumanent.cl | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 8 - Tom Gannon of Rothmann's Steakhouse | Erin talks wine lists, the impact of the slumping economy on high-end wine sales, and whether cork is the best closure with Tom Gannon of Rothmann's Steakhouse. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 7 - Enomatic Wine Preservation System | Erin gets to the bottom of the much-talked about Enomatic Wine System, with Brian Smith of CLO. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 6 - Thoreau Wine Society with Mary Taylor | Erin's hosts a talk with the Burgundy Maven, Mary Taylor, founder of the Thoreau Wine Society. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 5 - Jon Priest of Etudes Wines | Erin hosts a session with Jon Priest, chief winemaker of Etudes Wines, on Etude's heritage and preservationist bent. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 4 - Cognac 101 with Nicolas Palazzi | Erin hosts a talk and tasting with Nicolas Palazzi, a French cognac aficionado who makes France's finest cognacs available to restaurants across America. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 3 - Weinborse Fair | Erin Fitzpatrick travels to Germany to bring us interviews with the country's leading winemakers, recorded around the Weinborse Fair, a German trade fair featuring two hundred leading VDP wine estates and their 2008 releases. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 2 - Amy Aiken | Erin Fitzpatrick shares a conversation with Amy Aiken of Meander Vineyards about her most recent vintage; a Sauvignon Blanc titled "Conspire". | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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At the Root of It - Episode 1 - Croatian and Slovenian Wines with Kreso Petrokovic of Vinum Imports | Erin Fitzpatrick shares a conversation with Kreso Petrokovic of Vinum Imports, importers of Croatian and Slovenian wines, about wines of the region. | 6/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 106 Episodes |
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