In the final episode of this bonus mini-season, Joe talks to Michael Cruse of Cruse Wine Co and Ultramarine. Michael discusses how his science background informs his winemaking, how he makes sparkling wines that reflect their Californian terroir, and why he's resisted raising the price of his super sought after Ultramarine wines.

In the second episode of this bonus mini-season, Joe Talks to Andrea Piccin of Grifalco. Andrea talks about how his parents chose the Basilicata region for winemaking, their strong belief in Aglianico del Vulture wines and what he and his brother have been doing since taking over for their father.

In The Drink is back fors a surprise mini season! Before the pandemic changed everything, Joe had recorded three great episodes--and now seems like as good a time as any to finally share these awesome conversations!

In this week's episode, Joe talks to Michael Schmelzer of Monte Bernardi. Michael discusses coming into Chianti as an outsider, the specifics of growing in the region and why he thinks we need to broaden our minds when it comes to defining a Chianti wine. 

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For this special season of In The Drink, Joe speaks to guests across the wine industry to hear how people in different roles are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Giuseppe Vajra of the G.D. Vajra estate in Barolo joins Joe to talk about how they’re managing their vineyards and cellars right now, the lessons we can learn from the past and what he hopes we'll be thinking as we drink 2020 vintages in the future.

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For this special season of In The Drink, Joe speaks to guests across the wine industry to hear how people in different roles are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joe talks to Greg Doody, CEO of Vineyard Brands, about how wine imports are doing right now amid the double whammy of the new wine tariffs and the coronavirus shutdown.

This episode is brought to you by Melio, the leading payment solution platform for the wine and spirits industry. Click HERE for more info on their current relief program.

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For this special season of In The Drink, Joe speaks to guests across the wine industry to hear how people in different roles are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dustin Wilson, co-owner of Verve Wine, joins Joe to talk about how his NYC and San Francisco based shops have shifted to e-commerce amid the pandemic, the ways they stay connected with their customers, and what kinds of wine people are craving in lockdown. 

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This episode is brought to you by Melio, the leading payment solution platform for the wine and spirits industry. Click HERE for more info on their current relief program.

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For this special season of In The Drink, Joe speaks to guests across the wine industry to hear how people in different roles are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matt Licklider joins Joe to talk about how his winery Lioco is adapting their negociant business, what unexpected opportunities some winemakers might have right now, and why “no bottle is safe” in his cellar during the pandemic. 

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This episode is brought to you by Melio, the leading payment solution platform for the wine and spirits industry. Click HERE for more info on their current relief program.

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For this special season of In The Drink, Joe speaks to guests across the wine industry to hear how people in different roles are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joe speaks to Pascaline Lepeltier, Master Sommelier and partner at Racines NY, about how she, her restaurant and her wine label, chëpìka, are coping right now.

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This episode is brought to you by Melio, the leading payment solution platform for the W&S industry. Click HERE for more info on their current relief program.

For this special season of In The Drink, Joe speaks to guests across the wine industry to hear how people in different roles are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, New York Times Chief Wine Critic Eric Asimov talks about writing about wine in a time when restaurants are shut down, what he thinks the wine industry will look like after the pandemic, and what he's drinking during lockdown.

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n the last episode of the season, Joe talks to Claire Naudin, of Domaine Naudin-Ferrand. Winemaking is the family business for Claire, who grew up in Burgundy, but as she tells Joe, it was still a surprise to her father when she decided to follow in his footsteps. Claire discusses how her taste for simple, natural techniques has shaped the winery since she took over from her father.

In The Drink will be back soon with another season! Follow @joecampanale and @seaplanearmada on instagram for updates!