In the Drink

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In the Drink episodes

November 28, 2012 Episode 15: Sake
Learn everything you need to know about sake on a special episode of In the Drink as Joe Campanale is joined by Sake Ambassador Monica Samuels. Find out how sake is made, what makes it great and what to look for when choosing a bottle. From rice grain polish to the open tank fermentation process – discover the hidden secrets behind the fermented rice beverage. Learn about the mold that’s grown on sake rice that converts starch to sugar and produces amino acid content that gives Sake that extra element of umami. Whether you’re a sake expert or just finding out about the Japanese beverage – you can learn something new on a very informative episode of In the Drink. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.
“Making these sakes you can drink like a wine and enjoy with a meal [requires] a much longer and colder fermentation, so this artisanal approach is something that is relatively new.” [9:08]
“Water is the only expression of terroir in sake.”[10:08]
“The market for premium sake is growing, but it’s a very small percentage of sake consumption.” [13:58]
–Monica Samuels, sake ambassador on In the Drink
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35 min
November 21, 2012 Episode 14: Michael Madrigale
Why does one become a sommelier? What is take to be a great sommelier? Find out on this week’s episode of In The Drink, as host Joe Campanale is joined by Michael Madrigale, Head Sommelier at Bar Boulud & Boulud Sud. Michael tells the story of how he ended up in the world of wine and how he’s developed his palate and knowledge base over the years. Hear him wax poetic on Beaujolais, Greek wines, blind tasting techniques and front of house service as he gives listeners an inside look at the life of a sommelier. This show was sponsored by Fairway Market.
“When you want a red wine that’s fresh, aromatic, delicious and easy to drink you want Burgundy – but it’s priced out of our price range now. So you go for the next best thing – [Beaujolais] – the wine version of methadone.” [5:28]
“The only way to taste all the great wines if you’re not a billionaire is to become a sommelier.” [13:50]
–Michael Madrigale, Head Sommelier at Bar Boulud & Boulud Sud
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37 min
November 14, 2012 Episode 13: The Whisky Woman
We’re talking whiskey this week on In the Drink, as host Joe Campanale is joined by “The Whisky Woman”, Allison Patel. Allison Patel is the founder of Manhattan-based Local Infusions, which imports and exports fine spirits such as whiskey. She is also a passionate blogger on The Whisky Woman, writing about everything from cocktails to great whiskeys, bourbons, American distilleries and more. Tune in and hear how she fell in love with whiskey and what she’s doing to advance the category – both in production and appreciation! This program was sponsored by This program was sponsored by Susty Party.
“Its scary to launch something that’s a new profile to a category, but also very exciting and rewarding to the consumers.” 11:00
“The only way to not drink whiskey is to not drink it at all.” [14:00]
–Allison Patel, “The Whisky Woman”, on In the Drink
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33 min
November 07, 2012 Episode 12: Adam Schuman
This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale is joined by mixologist/bartender Adam Schuman, formerly of Fatty Cue and currently with Michael Skurnik Wines. Adam explains how he found his way to the bar after seeking out a career in the kitchen and how it’s worked out so well for him. Hear how savory tastes have been playing into drinks and find out what drinks and wines are exciting Adam lately. Adam and Joe talk about everything from Calavados to Riesling and gives listeners the inside track on fall drinks and beverage trends. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.
“When I approach cocktails, it’s the same as I would food. You use a base of ingredients and recipes that are tried and true and finding the delicate balance between sweet, sour and savory.” [3:35]
“As the American public becomes more informed on flavors, you’re seeing savory pop up more. People love spice, and salt and exotic ingredients.” [5:38]
“What doesn’t sound good about apple, cognac, ginger and calvados. These are flavors that warm my loins!” [21:58]
–Adam Schuman of Michael Skurnik Wines on In the Drink
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39 min
November 01, 2012 Episode 11: Ryan Looper of T. Edwards Wines
This week on In the Drink, host Joe Campanale is joined by Ryan Looper, sales rep for T. Edwards Wines. Ryan explains what its like selling some of the best wine in the world and why he strongly believes that memorizing facts and reading sales sheet is no substitute for going to wine regions and meeting winemakers. From relationships to distribution, learn about the ins and outs of the sales world in wine. How can you find value by the glass in restaurants? Are wine lists getting too big? Tune in for a conversation on buying and selling wine today and hear Joe and Ryan taste some wines on air! This program was sponsored by Rolling Press.
“Things happen quickly – it’s a very fast moving wine world in New York City.” [7:00]
“You can read a book and memorize facts all day long – but if you go to Burgundy and stand in Corton… it’s really something.” [8:00]
“One of the lost arts of sales is listening.” [4:00]
“I think there’s a lot of things happening in California that will make people very happy.” [26:00]
–Ryan Looper of T. Edwards Wines on In the Drink
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36 min
October 24, 2012 Episode 10: Amanda Smeltz
This week on In the Drink, host Joe Campanale is joined by Amanda Smeltz, Wine Director at Roberta’s, the very place that houses the HeritageRadioNetwork.org studio! Amanda discusses her approach for selecting wines at Roberta’s and expresses her decided interest in female wine producers and experimental wines. How has the traffic to Roberta’s changed since Sam Sifton’s New York Times review? What challenges come along with building a wine list for a Bushwick crowd? Amanda explains her integral role at Roberta’s and also talks about her second life as a writer – her latest book of poetry “Imperial Bender” will be released soon! This program was sponsored by Route 11 Potato Chips.
“I think Roberta’s is an amazing stomping ground for experimental stuff and [wines] that are off the beaten path.” [1:56]
“It takes many months for a restaurant to find its groove. They are organic things because they are very people based so they need a lot of attention. The work is never done.” [11:15]
“It’s not standard Italian food by any means, and it’s not standard pizza at Roberta’s so standard pizza and wine pairings don’t hold.” [27:30]
## –Amanda Smeltz, Wine Director at Roberta’s on In the Drink
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32 min
October 17, 2012 Episode 9: Richard Betts
This week’s on In the Drink, host Joe Campanele is joined by winemaker, master sommelier and beverage expert Richard Betts, who’s latest ventures include Sombra Mezcal, “The Essential Scratch n Sniff Guide to Wine Expertise” & two new wines – St. Glinglin & The Essential. Hear about why terroir is so important in mezcal production and how mass-produced tequila masked the original brilliance and delicate flavor profile of mezcal. Hear Richard’s thoughts on the current state of Bordeaux and why he thinks it should be affordable and drank by all. Richard reminds listeners that everybody should feel good about having a glass of wine with lunch, and enjoying life to the fullest! This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.
“I had no expectation that anybody was ready for this [Sombra Mezcal] but me – that’s how I approach all my projects.”
“It’s not about the superstar chef or sommelier – it’s about the superstar guest. Our job is more about helping people understand what they love, than of telling them what they should love.”
“The table is never truly set until there’s wine on it.”
“I’m old enough to remember when Bordeaux was affordable and we all drank it.”
–Richard Betts on In the Drink
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35 min
October 10, 2012 Episode 8: American Wine with Brooklyn Star & Buttermilk Channel
What’s goin on with American wine right now? Tune in to this week’s episode of In the Drink as Joe Campanale is joined by two forward thinking restauranteurs making waves in Brooklyn – Bill Reed of Brooklyn Star and Doug Crowell of Buttermilk Channel Restaurant. Both restaurants feature entirely American wine lists, which makes for some logistical challenges but an incredibly delicious beverage program. Learn about wines from places as overlooked as Idaho and Arizona and discover the unique terroir that comes from micro-climates across the country. From price points to tasting notes, this episode will teach everybody something new about American wines. This program was sponsored by Rolling Press.
“America has made a big step beyond California. It’s growing so fast – New York is now the number 2 wine growing region in the states!” [05:03]
“It doesn’t take long for these American wines to get from vine to glass – which is something really special.” [26:52]
–Bill Reed of Brooklyn Star on In the Drink
“People are really interested in trying new wines in Brooklyn – which makes our job easier”. [11:52]
“You might expect a price advance from selling wines from this country […] but ironically wines from America can actually be more expensive.” [18:40]
–Doug Crowell of Buttermilk Channel Restaurant on In the Drink
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39 min
October 03, 2012 Episode 7: Anthony Giglio, “Wine Wise Guy”
This week’s guest on In the Drink is journalist, sommelier, educator, author and “Wine Wise Guy” Anthony Giglio. Anthony and host Joe Campanale jump right into an on-air blind tasting and discuss the very nature of blind taste tests themselves and the American palate when it comes to wine. Tune in and hear how impossible it is to stump Joe in a tasting and check out the shows “rapid fire” segment, where Anthony pairs wines with pizza, pasta, bowling, movie theaters and the beach. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
“Americans are the most opinionated, confident and forthright people on the planet – until you say the word wine.” [2:15]
“Drinking dry Madeira was eye opening for me.” [27:30]
–“Wine Wise Guy” Anthony Giglio on In the Drink
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34 min
September 26, 2012 Episode 6: Edi and the Wolf
This week on In the Drink, Joe Campanale is joined by Michelin star chefs Eduard Frauneder and Wolfgang Ban, Executive Chefs and owners of Edi & the Wolf and the soon-to-be opened chef inspired cocktail bar The Third Man in the East Village. Hear their perspective on German and Austrian wine and learn about their modern approach to Austrian cuisine. Listen in as they taste some German beer on-air in anticipation of Oktoberfest and explain what it’s like during the 16-day festival held annually in Germany. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
“What’s important to me is not to sell the most important wine but to find the perfect wine for a dish or a person.”
–Eduard Frauneder of Edi & the Wolf on In the Drink
“Nobody says that meat and potatoes has to give you a heart attack once you finish the plate.”
–Wolfgang Ban of Edi & the Wolf on In the Drink
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34 min

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