This week Laurie sits down with Chef Anthony Bourdain, celebrated Chef & host of CNN's Parts Unknown, to talk about his collaboration with Balvenie Scotch Whisky as well as the amazing craftsmen his highlights during the Rare Craft Collection tour. Laurie also gets a Scotch 101 lesson from brand ambassador & whiskey expert Jonathan Wingo.

Chef Anthony Bourdain & Balvenie Scotch Whisky

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Georgetta's path to Chloe Wines started in her home country of Romania and involved her husband's night out at the pub with his buddies. Listen to her journey to the US and now as Lead Winemaker at Chloe Wine Collection. Her story is inspirational for us all!

Chloe Wines – Georgetta Dane

Great Rosé wines are wonderful any time of year but especially in the warmer months. If there is a mecca for pink wines than it would be in Provence, France. No other wine region is so tied to the wonderful soft pink hues Rosé lovers have come to love. In fact the Rosé Research Center along with the Provence Wine Council has created spectrum of color for Rosé from around the world.

Interview: Rosé for Summer – Wines of Provence

Jean is part of the 12th generation of Trimbachs to make wine from these classified vineyards since 1626. Pierre Trimbach (Jean's brother) is the winemaker who focuses his effort on making wine in the tradition that was handed down to him from generation to generation. Following our interview I got taste through the line of wines which focus heavily on Riesling (40% or production) but also includes Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir.

Interview: Jean Trimbach of Maison F.E. Trimbach in Alsace

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Chef Anthony Bourdain & Balvenie Scotch Whisky

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