Grape Encounters Wine Radio

David Wilson hosts journalist, television personality, and cookbook author David Rosengarten, who has covered great food products, restaurants, wines, gastronomic travel destinations, and related subjects for over 25 years. He has written hundreds of articles and contributed hundreds of original recipes to publications such as Gourmet (where he was Restaurant Critic from 1996 to 2000), The New York Times, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Harper’s Bazaar, Departures, The Wine Spectator, Saveur, and Newsday. David is perhaps best known for his work on the Food Network, where he has hosted or co-hosted approximately 2,500 shows. He was co-anchor of In Food Today with Donna Hanover and host/chef of Taste, a cooking show devoted to teaching the principles of good taste in food and wine. Taste was honored by the James Beard Foundation for Best National TV Cooking Show. He is a sought-after jurist for wine, food, chef, and sommelier competitions and travels throughout the world, writing and lecturing on a wide range of culinary and oenological topics. David is also well-known for his newsletter, THE ROSENGARTEN REPORT.

Then on Sipping with Sara, David and Sara Schneider talk about 2-Buck Chuck phenomenon. Cheers!

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David Wilson hosts journalist, television personality, and cookbook author David Rosengarten, who has covered great food products, restaurants, wines, gastronomic travel destinations, and related subjects for over 25 years. He has written hundreds of articles and contributed hundreds of original recipes to publications such as Gourmet (where he was Restaurant Critic from 1996 to 2000), The New York Times, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Harper’s Bazaar, Departures, The Wine Spectator, Saveur, and Newsday. David is perhaps best known for his work on the Food Network, where he has hosted or co-hosted approximately 2,500 shows. He was co-anchor of In Food Today with Donna Hanover and host/chef of Taste, a cooking show devoted to teaching the principles of good taste in food and wine. Taste was honored by the James Beard Foundation for Best National TV Cooking Show. He is a sought-after jurist for wine, food, chef, and sommelier competitions and travels throughout the world, writing and lecturing on a wide range of culinary and oenological topics. David is also well-known for his newsletter, THE ROSENGARTEN REPORT. Then on Siping with Sara, David and Sara Schneider talk about 2-Buck Chuck phenomenom. Cheers!

David Wilson hosts football star quarterback, and gold-medal winemaker Vince Ferragamo, talking sports and winemaking at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition. Coming from Italian heritage, he had a natural love for food and wine. He began to study wine, and an idea was born. The climate and soil in Orange was conducive for growing wine grapes, and Vince decided to convert the horse corral to a vineyard. So, in 2010, he researched the process and made the decision that Sangiovese and Cabernet grapes were the right choice for the wine he wanted to make. He planted the vines and waited for them to bear fruit. The first vintage of Caressa J, named for his daughters was a quality product and he knew it would only improve as the vines aged. A man passionate about football now had a new love. He spends countless hours working in the vineyard and his personal attention has paid off. The 2012 and 2013 vintages both received gold medals at the LA International Wine Competiton. Dinner parties at Casa Ferragamo always include a tasting of the Caressa J and it has become a hands down favorite with family and friends. Vince is very active in the community and has donated his wine to several charity events, including Vendemmia de San Antonio, The Ronald McDonald House and many others. The chairman and founder of the Vince Ferragamo Foundation, Vince is dedicated to helping those that are in need, especially those involving children. A dedicated family man, the newest member of the Ferragamo clan, grandson Javi Cenzo is already joining Nonno in the vineyard. His passion for family now extends to a passion for wine. Find out more at ferragamowinery.com. Then David talks with Ayesha Curry, wife of basketball star Stephen Curry, about her new cookbook, THE SEASONED LIFE, which will share 100 of her favorite recipes and invite readers into the home she has made with her two daughters and her husband Stephen. Ayesha knows firsthand what it is like to be a busy mom and wife, and she knows that for her family, time in the kitchen and around the table is where that balance begins. This book has something for everybody. The simple, delicious recipes include Cast Iron Biscuits, Smoked Salmon Scramble, Homemade Granola, Mom's Chicken Soup, Stephen's 5 Ingredient Pasta, and plenty of recipes that get the whole family involved -- even the little ones! Find out more ayeshacurry.com.

Vince Ferragamo’s Wines and Ayesha Curry’s New Cookbook

David Wilson hosts football star quarterback, and gold-medal winemaker Vince Ferragamo, talking sports and winemaking at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition. Coming from Italian heritage, Vince had a natural love for food and wine. He began to study wine, and an idea was born. The climate and soil in Orange was conducive for growing wine grapes, and Vince decided to convert the horse corral to a vineyard. So, in 2010, he researched the process and made the decision that Sangiovese and Cabernet grapes were the right choice for the wine he wanted to make. He planted the vines and waited for them to bear fruit. The first vintage of Caressa J, named for his daughters was a quality product and he knew it would only improve as the vines aged. A man passionate about football now had a new love. He spends countless hours working in the vineyard and his personal attention has paid off. The 2012 and 2013 vintages both received gold medals at the LA International Wine Competiton. Dinner parties at Casa Ferragamo always include a tasting of the Caressa J and it has become a hands down favorite with family and friends. Vince is very active in the community and has donated his wine to several charity events, including Vendemmia de San Antonio, The Ronald McDonald House and many others. The chairman and founder of the Vince Ferragamo Foundation, Vince is dedicated to helping those that are in need, especially those involving children. A dedicated family man, the newest member of the Ferragamo clan, grandson Javi Cenzo is already joining Nonno in the vineyard. His passion for family now extends to a passion for wine. Find out more at ferragamowinery.com.

Then David talks with Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors basketball star Stephen Curry, about her new cookbook, THE SEASONED LIFE, which will share 100 of her favorite recipes and invite readers into the home she has made with her two daughters and her husband Stephen. Ayesha knows firsthand what it is like to be a busy mom and wife, and she knows that for her family, time in the kitchen and around the table is where that balance begins. This book has something for everybody. The simple, delicious recipes include Cast Iron Biscuits, Smoked Salmon Scramble, Homemade Granola, Mom's Chicken Soup, Stephen's 5 Ingredient Pasta, and plenty of recipes that get the whole family involved -- even the little ones! Find out more ayeshacurry.com.

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As strange as it may seem, until now, there has never been a comprehensive worldwide winery guide where you can quickly learn just about everything there is to know about any given winery; large or small. Now there’s Kazzit.com… a website that overs a truly remarkable winery database that will rock your world. Join David and his guest, Kazzit co-founder Babak Motamedi for a whirlwind tour of this amazing site. They say that knowledge is power. If that is true, then Kazzit will give you the potential to be one of the world’s most powerful wine lovers. Next, winemaker Jutta Toerner of MM Organics joins David. Jutta makes an amazing Portuguese desert wine that is truly amazing. How does it differ from Port? Well, you’re about to find out on this week’s edition of Grape Encounters Radio. Cheers!

As strange as it may seem, until now, there has never been a comprehensive worldwide winery guide where you can quickly learn just about everything there is to know about any given winery; large or small. Now there’s Kazzit.com… a website that covers a truly remarkable winery database that will rock your world. Join David and his guest, Kazzit co-founder Babak Motamedi for a whirlwind tour of this amazing site. They say that knowledge is power. If that is true, then Kazzit.com will give you the potential to be one of the world’s most powerful wine lovers.

Next, winemaker Jutta Thoerner of MM Organics joins David. Jutta makes the only certified organic port style dessert wine grown and crafted in the United States, and is truly amazing. How does her 2 Horse desert wine differ from Port? Well, you’re about to find out on this week’s edition of Grape Encounters Radio. Cheers!

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David talks with Kim Bardakian, Director of PR and Community Relations for the City of Oakland, about the renaissance of Oakland and their fascinating and unexpected Oakland Urban Wine Trail. Lots of fun info in this week’s Grape Encounters!

David talks with Kim Bardakian, Director of PR and Community Relations for the City of Oakland, about the renaissance of Oakland and their fascinating and unexpected Oakland Urban Wine Trail. A trip to Oakland isn’t complete without tasting a little local flavor. Like everything else in Oakland, the wine scene is a little different. Oakland’s urban wineries are housed in renovated warehouse spaces, but the wine quality is second to none. Being so close to California wine country doesn’t hurt either, grapes are sourced from all over the state. Head out on Oakland’s Urban Wine Trail, stopping along the way to shop, eat, and explore all that Oakland has to offer.

The trail is walkable, and easily accessible by ferry, BART, Oakland’s free Broadway shuttle and Amtrak. Find out more at http://www.visitoakland.org/things-to-do/oakland-urban-wine-trail/

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David Wilson and Sara Schneider discuss the upcoming Sunset Celebration Weekend, May 14 & 15 where Sunset fans will join editors, celebrity chefs, vintners, craft beer brewers and renowned lifestyle experts at Cornerstone in Sonoma, CA, for this two-day series of culinary, wine, garden and lifestyle events. Enjoy fine food, wine and shopping while touring the grounds, which include the grand opening of Sunset's Test Gardens and Outdoor Kitchen, as well as an all-new, high-design Airstream Village. Next, David talks innovation with Vijay Manwani, founder of the Kuvée wine system, a revolutionary Direct to Consumer Wine Service enabled by the world’s first connected wine bottle, that keeps wine fresh for 30 days, and lets drinkers enjoy the variety and choice of a restaurant wine list at home, anytime. Find out more at http://www.kuvee.com/ Finally, David talks with Brian Talley of Talley Vineyards and Talley Farms, about what to look for in a Wine Club. Lots of fun info in this week’s Grape Encounters!

David Wilson and Sara Schneider discuss the upcoming Sunset Celebration Weekend, May 14 & 15 where Sunset fans will join editors, celebrity chefs, vintners, craft beer brewers and renowned lifestyle experts at Cornerstone in Sonoma, CA, for this two-day series of culinary, wine, garden and lifestyle events. Enjoy fine food, wine and shopping while touring the grounds, which include the grand opening of Sunset's Test Gardens and Outdoor Kitchen, as well as an all-new, high-design Airstream Village.

Featured presenters include celebrity chefs Ludo Lefebvre, Tanya Holland, Andy Ricker, Russell Moore, Ayesha Curry, Cindy Pawlcyn, Ellie Krieger and more. Savor medal-winning wines from the 2015 Sunset International Wine Competition. To purchase tickets and find more information, go to www.sunset.com/cw.

Next, David talks innovation with Vijay Manwani, founder of the Kuvée wine system, a revolutionary Direct to Consumer Wine Service enabled by the world’s first connected wine bottle, that keeps wine fresh for 30 days, and lets drinkers enjoy the variety and choice of a restaurant wine list at home, anytime. Find out more at http://www.kuvee.com/

Finally, David talks with Brian Talley of Talley Vineyards and Talley Farms, about what to look for in a Wine Club. Lots of fun info in this week’s Grape Encounters!

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