In Search of Flavor

Episode Timestamps:

01:09 From Academia to Wine Writing

05:55 Evolution of Wine at Food & Wine Magazine

13:19 The Inspiration Behind 'The World in a Wine Glass'

21:08 Understanding Sustainable Wine Terminology

38:13 How He Chose the Wine Producers in ‘The World in a Wine Glass'

42:01 The Human Element & Storytelling in Winemaking

46:42 Exploring Emerging Wine Regions around the world (ie not Italy or France)

59:11 The Future of Wine and Its Challenges

01:02:04 Finding and Enjoying Affordable Quality Wines, some tips!

Resources: 

Get Ray's book, 'The World in a Wine Glass'. 
 

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/rayisle/
 

Websites:

https://www.foodandwine.com/author/ray-isle

https://rayisle.com/

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In this solo episode, Liz shares about navigating an uncertain life moment and confronting that fear of the unknown. How can travel sharpen these life skills on the road and at home? We dig into that in this episode. Travel provides the ultimate opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. From immersing yourself in a new culture and language to confronting travel hassles, ‘scary’ adventure activities that awaken bravery, or swallowing your ego to become a student again and learn a new skill, the willingness to be vulnerable and adopt a growth mindset is key. We also discuss how travel sharpens your people skills, makes you more present, and helps you cultivate embracing change and uncertainty when it inevitably comes your way. 

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com 

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In this episode we discuss:

• Family history dating back to grandfather establishing winery in Mendoza in 1960s
• The inspiration to focus on high elevation sites like Altamira, La Consulta, Gualtallary
• Understanding the valley's geology, altitude impacts creating distinct terroir identities  
• How he developed Zuccardi's non-interventionist approach allowing transparent expression of place using concrete eggs vs. steel to showcase vineyard character 
• Why soil mapping via calicatas provides key viticultural insights and how clonal selection and varieties are suited to high elevation, like chardonnay
• The impetus to make his own Vermouth with a group of friends, which revived theArgentine vermouth tradition 
• Zuccardi’s dedication to wine tourism on a larger scale in Mendoza and the Uco Valley
• What the future holds for Argentina, Malbec, wine, and the next generation

Resources: 

Instagram: 

@zuccardivalledeuco

@szuccardi

Website:  https://zuccardiwines.com/en/

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com 

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In this episode we talk about: 

• How Giuliana was “chosen” by the world of fungi 
• The “3F’s” & basics of the Fungi Kingdom & the role fungi plays in sustaining life
• The development of Chilean mycology and the uniqueness of Chilean fungi. The lonely road that was studying Chilean fungi at first and why Chile is classified as a “mycro-phobic” country despite being a fungi hotspot! 
• How co-evolution with fungi have led to fungi with medicinal properties 
• The process of looking for fungi for particular purposes - medicinal, pesticides, -- and how their co-evolution with animals have led to groundbreaking discoveries 
• The Fungi Foundation 
• Why everyone should see the newly-released documentary ‘Common Ground’, currently in theaters (as of March 2024)

Resources:

• Common Ground Documentary
• Field Guides to Chilean Fungi
• Fundacion Fungi
• Fundacion Fungi Donation Page
• Fantastic Fungi Documentary 

@giulifungi 

@fungi_foundation

@commongroundfilm

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com 

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In this episode:

• Why the holiday season goes beyond peak season and coincides with the onset of summer vacation
• A discussion on top destinations in South America: Patagonia, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, and the beaches of Jose Ignacio, Uruguay
• How to navigate the varied weather and seasons
• Tips on booking flights, transportation, and accommodations
• The secret on how to avoid the summer crowds and when to go (all within the summer time frame)

Resources:

Instagram: @lccwe, @lizcaskey77

Website: www.lizcaskey.com

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com 

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In this episode we discuss:

• Emily’s background and how she transitioned from media to skincare with her French business partner, Garance Doré
• The origin of French pharmacy skincare and how Doré set out to modernize it
• Why origin and source of ingredients matter in skin care & how she & Garance formulated their products to be clean 
• A breakdown of the big difference between EU & US ingredient safety and why Doré defers to the EU
• Travel hacks to keep your skin healthy and glowing while in transit

Resources:

Instagram: @Doré, @em_note @garancedore

Website: www.wearedore.com

Get 10% off your order with Doré:  click here

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In this episode:

• Background and the origin of Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences’ group trip name called, “Romancing Colombia”
• Why Travel in Colombia is Safe & how to travel smart
• Colombia's top destinations: Bogotá, Coffee Triangle, Medellín& Cartagena
• Tips on navigating the varied climate, weather, seasons and flights
• Itinerary layout suggestions from 4 to 14 day itineraries
• The secret sauce to why Colombia will leave you with a post-trip glow for weeks after you get home!

Resources:

Instagram: @lccwe, @lizcaskey77

Website: www.lizcaskey.com

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com 

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In this episode we discuss:

- Ted’s experience in Burgundy and how that shaped his path in wine and a deep love for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 

- The challenges of bootstrapping and growing his wine business and how Littorai grew from sourced fruit to an established, renowned, self-financed, profitable winery

- The important difference between aesthetic and ‘technocratic’ wines and why aesthetic wines as a medium constitute a language

- His decision to transition to biodynamic farming and how that has impacted the health of his vineyards and vision of Littorai

- His pivotal role in helping West Sonoma claim its own appellation and protecting the future of this viticulture region

Resources:

Instagram: @littorai

Website: www.littorai.com

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com 

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In this episode we discuss:

• History and Background of Carmenere
• Origin and discovery of Carmenere grape
• Transitioning the vineyards and where Carmenere grows in Chile
• Specific viticulture of growing Carmenere
• Flavor profiles of the grape and nuances across regions
• Chileans producers of Carmenere at all price points 
• What to eat, and pair with Carmenere

Resources:

Instagram: @lccwe, @lizcaskey77

For bespoke travel & small group trips to South America & Beyond: www.lizcaskey.com

Join our upcoming trip to Chile in October 2024, a wine masterclass!

Our cookbook on South American cuisine! Perfect for pairing wines from the region.

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com 

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In this episode we discuss:

- The early days and influences in Rodolfo Guzmán's culinary journey

- Introduction to Boragó and its unique approach to Chilean ingredients

- The decades-long knowledge-gathering process of Boragó

- The Role of Boragó in the evolution of Chile's gastronomic Landscape

- Discussion on Chilean endemic ingredients and their diversity and the uniqueness of the dining experience at Boragó

- Rodolfo’s book “Coming from the South” and what’s next…

Resources:

Instagram: @rgborago

Website: www.borago.cl

Rodolfo’s cookbook: “Coming from the South” by Phaidon

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com 

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