We couldn't have asked for a better first guest than Stephanie Pope, Director of Winemaking for Hess Persson Estates. She is the brand's first female winemaker and only the 3rd winemaker in their history. The Hess Persson team hosted us for the day in Napa and we talk about everything from Stephanie's flute playing to her suggestions for US wines. Stephanie drops major knowledge on us.

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In this episode, hosts Hannah Hanley and Nate Gana dive into the world of spirits, mixing personal stories with industry insights. They kick things off with a laugh, sharing their favorite April Fool’s pranks from top brands like Nikka, Athleta Brewing, and Teeling. From a five-foot suitcase by Away to collab of Olipop and Hidden Valley, the duo explores some of the most hilarious and bizarre jokes making the rounds.

But it’s not all fun and games—they also touch on some fascinating news from space, including the discovery of a molecular cloud in the Milky Way that's quietly brewing alcohol (yes, really!). Plus, the hosts tease their upcoming trips to Napa and Pebble Beach, while celebrating their friend Ryan Mills for landing an exciting new role as a brand ambassador for Luxco. Get ready for laughs, surprises, and a little bit of science in this fun-packed episode!

Remember that time Hannah had a panic attack after basically putting a tourniquet on someone's arm? Thanks for bringing it up Nate. Also - a couple of whiskey releases and a shoutout to Connor Joseph who won the Barate competition in Canada!

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Nate & Hannah discuss Hannah's weekend at Taste WA, Splitting the G, F1 vs NASCAR and more on this week's episode of Caviar & Chips.

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Join us as we chat about Hannah's trip to Park City including a visit to High West in Wanship and Nate's recent travels. We discuss the top states that drink by gallons of consumption according to Vine Pair and the top whiskey releases this week.

Nate and Hannah discuss the difference between additives in tequila and whiskey, They also discuss the trend towards more natural and transparent products. Nate and Hannah also talk about some upcoming trips, such as one to Kentucky to visit a new project by Wes Henderson, owner of the True Story Distillery. Hannah will be going on a girls ski trip to Park City and visiting High West's ranch.

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Hannah and Nate catch up on their chaotic mornings and Nate talks about his love for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He also gives some gambling advice for March Madness. They briefly touch on the new tariff on American alcohol in the Ontario market. In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss various topics such as the stock market, the Super Bowl, Grammys, and pop culture. They talk about their predictions for the Super Bowl and mention the controversy surrounding the previous year's game. The hosts also mention the importance of diversity in the Grammy voting panel. They chat about Chelsey Handler signing with Owl’s Brew.

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Nate and Hannah declare this a whiskey only episode and discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article claiming that the bourbon boom is over. He believes that companies have gotten greedy with their pricing, making it difficult for consumers to justify the high prices. He also mentions some whiskey brands that he believes are offering good quality at a reasonable price.

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Recapping Hannah's husband's 40th birthday party and spirits industry talk. Listen to find out which RTD cocktails are trending in terms of market share. Hannah surprises Nate with the news that Tito's Vodka is leaving RNDC for Reyes in California.

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Nate talks about how many miles he flew in 2024. Nate and Hannah chat about industry updates and the tequila excess. They touch on Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar's tequila that was stolen somewhere along the border. They discuss whether $5 million is enough to open a distillery and what's upcoming for events in 2025.

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