A Northern Wine Odyssey

This one has been on the docket for a while. Dan and Paul have a lot of fun breaking down the wine-heavy parts of the film scene by scene as if they took place in New York, superimposing NY wines and wineries. What region did they have the New York versions of Miles and Jack visit? Listen to find out!

A Northern Wine Odyssey is back and we're super excited to welcome co-host Dan Belmont as a permanent fixture on the pod. Dan brings expertise in all areas of New York wine and adds an international perspective as he resides in London England. 

Paul and Dan jump into a bit of Dan's background before tackling the subject of flagship grape varieties -- as in, do we need them in New York, or is it better to celebrate diversity?

Osmote Wine owner/winemaker Ben Ricardi and host Paul Brady pay tribute to Scott Signari, the chef/owner of the Stonecat Cafe in Hector, NY who recently passed away from brain cancer. 

Brady reflects on his time as a server at the Stonecat in 2017, and Ricardi – being local to the area – discusses the chef's extremely hospitable and unique relationship to local wineries. 

The two then shift and chat about all things wine including their pet nat collaborations.

Host: Paul Brady

Guest(s): Benny Riccardi, Osmote Wine

Producer: Lenn Thompson, Press Fraction

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Paul Brady is back with the first episode since the opening of his winery/tasting room/bottle shop/wine & cocktail bar Paul Brady Wine (https://www.paulbradywine.com/). His guest is Allison Slute who is perhaps best known as @cabfrancchronicles on Instagram. Listen in as they discuss a variety of topics including, of course, cabernet franc in New York and Ontario. 

Host: Paul Brady

Guest(s): Allison Slute (https://www.cabfrancchronicles.com/)

Producer: Lenn Thompson (https://pressfraction.substack.com/)

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Wine competitions -- useful or useless?

In this episode, Paul is joined by wine writer Carrie Dykes – who has also judged wine competitions all over the world – to discuss wine competitions, their historical significance, how they have evolved (or not), and what the future of wine competitions might look like.

Paul also lets us all know that he doesn't really drink white wine anymore.

Host: Paul Brady

Guest(s): Carrie Dykes

Producer: Lenn Thompson

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In this episode, Paul catches up with Kyle Pallischeck, Executive Director of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, on the upcoming FLXcursion riesling conference and Finger Lakes Wine Month (this August!).

After a brief break from the pod, host Paul Brady is back this week talking with Philip Chorba, beverage director and front house manager at Yes Chef Wine Bar (yeschefwinebarastoria.com) in Astoria, Queens. 

Listen in as they cover a variety of topics, including where to drink local wine in New York City this summer. 

Host: Paul Brady

Guest(s): Philip Chorba

Producer: Lenn Thompson

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This is one for winery owners in particular -- Adam Teeter, CEO of VinePair, with host Paul Brady on more effectively using data in marketing strategy.

For this week's episode, host Paul Brady speaks with his friend Kat Thomsen a creative director, writer & editor currently based in San Francisco. 

Her amateur-friendly wine writing has appeared in Glamour, GQ, 7x7, and more. She is an unapologetic champagne devotee, a dress collector, rides a Ducati, and is the proud mama of a five-pound Pomeranian named Peaches.

During their conversation, they discuss getting the most out of visiting wine country.

Winemaker Anthony Nappa has made wine around the world and found a home within the unique maritime climate of Long Island, where he makes wine under his own name as well as for the sizable North Fork winery, Raphael. He is one of the most knowledgeable on the subjects of sustainable agriculture and climate change and produces wines that are both excellent and true to place.