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In Episode 28 Host Aaron Diaz interviews the owner and CEO of TC Black, a luxury transportation service located right here in the Tri Cities.  When it comes to Living the Good Life, driving through the vineyards and sampling delicious wines are at the top of the list for me.  Even for those who live in Eastern Washington, creating a wine-tasting itinerary and accommodating travel time, meals, reservations and all the associated logistics can be an overwhelming task.  With so many amazing tasting rooms and wineries scattered about the Northwest, optimizing the driving route and customizing wine experiences takes time, energy and loads of experience to do it the right way.  My guest on this episode is an expert when it comes to seamlessly navigating the complexities of creating awesome wine adventures for his clients.  We’ll be discussing his past, present and future in the NW wine tour industry, his process for crafting unforgettable luxury wine tour experiences, and some of his most memorable engagements with clients.  Join us on this episode of “Live the Good Life” and learn more about TC Black and how it serves the NW Wine industry. 

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Season 2, Episode 27 of the “Live the Good Life” Podcast, Host Aaron Diaz facilitates a panel discussion with three of Washington’s most impressive and distinguished winemakers.  They include Jessica Munnell (Wautoma Springs), Stephanie Cohen (Col Solare) and Kerry Shiels (Côte Bonneville).  We focus our discussion on a series of impactful issues currently facing the Washington wine industry, and we’ll be sharing our thoughts on four specific, hot topic issues. The objective of this episode is to communicate the urgency and potential impacts these issues are already having on the wine industry.  In addition, we talk about why these issues are prevalent and we discuss potential actions and strategies wineries and wine organizations can take to begin to make some tangible progress in dealing with these industry-wide challenges.  Join us on this episode of “Live the Good Life” and learn more about what the wine industry is dealing with as we move into the summer of 2025! 

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In Season 2, Episode 26 of the “Live the Good Life” Podcast, Host Aaron Diaz interviews one of Washington’s premier winemakers and they discuss his unique approach and philosophy to winemaking.  Our guest is one half of a dynamic duo with his wife Shae, who also crafts wines and together they own and operate Frichette Winery on Red Mountain.  We discuss everything wine, and my guest talks about growing their brand, planting new vineyards and finding new and engaging ways to attract wine lovers and create delicious wines. Join us on this episode of “Live the Good Life” and learn more about Greg Frichette and Frichette Winery! 

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Season 2, Episode 25 of the “Live the Good Life” Podcast, has just been published.  In Episode 25 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz is joined by two dynamic young women who represent hundreds of thousands of Generation Z up and coming wine lovers.  I recently had the opportunity to tour these two ladies on a day-long wine tasting adventure in Walla Walla Wine Country.  It was the first formal wine tasting for one of my guests, and I believe only the 2nd tasting for the other.  Needless to say, both of my guests are essentially brand new to the world of wine and they were both excited to join me to learn more about wine tasting and wine pairings.  The objective of this episode is to take advantage of this rare occasion and be able to discuss some fresh, new perspectives on wine and wine tasting, with some energetic and insightful young adults. Join us on this episode of “Live the Good Life” and learn more about how the younger Gen Z crowd sees the wine industry! 

The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.

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In Episode 24 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz is joined by his friend John Paul LeCompte on the “Live the Good Life” Podcast.  John Paul is a long time connoisseur of wine, and has a well developed and discriminating palate and sense of smell.  He is the perfect guest today, as we delve into “Wine aromas and why people smell wines.”  The objective here is to help people who are relatively new to wine, to better understand why people sniff their wine glasses, what their searching for and why they focus on wine aromas.  We’ll try to dispel some myths about smelling wine and we’ll use basic layman’s terms to describe the world of wine aromas to you.  By the end of today’s podcast, our hope is that you’ll feel much less intimidated, and much more comfortable enjoying the aromas from the wine in your glass.   As you get better at identifying basic scents and aromas, your wine experience will elevate to new levels of enjoyment and you’ll learn a lot more about the wine you’re drinking as well.  Join us on this episode of “Live the Good Life” and learn more about wine aromas! 

The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.

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In Episode 23 of "Live the Good Life", Co-Host Adam Diaz records his brother and Host - Aaron Diaz as he demonstrates how to apply high temperature grilling for two bone-in Australian Wagyu ribeye steaks.  When preparing bone-in cuts of meat, it’s often a challenge to acquire a uniform level of “doneness” as it takes more heat and generally more time to cook the meat that is closer to the bone.  Wagyu ribeyes are a higher grade of steak than USDA Prime, so the marbling, tenderness, flavor profile and juiciness of these steaks provide an experience you won’t forget.  These steaks were purchased locally from Juanito’s Prime Meats here in Kennewick, Washington.  The high temperature grill used in this episode is the Otto Wilde Grill that reaches approximately 1500 °F using two overhead infrared heating elements for top-down searing.  If you have the right tools, crafting meals with some of the best steaks you’ll ever taste, is really pretty straight forward.  We paired the meat with a beautiful Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Franc from Tranche Cellars in Walla Walla.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it!  Join us on this episode of “Live the Good Life” and learn more about preparing delicious steaks! 

The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.

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In Episode 22 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews one of his very favorite people in the Washington Wine Industry.  Ellie Zeron is the winemaker for Elk Haven Winery located on Red Mountain, here in Southeast Washington.  In 1999, with her newly acquired degree in Chemical Engineering, she traveled to the U.S. from Venezuela, to learn English and to gain experience in the Oil & Gas industry.  While living in Dallas, TX, she met her husband Jamie and they eventually moved to Auburn, Washington where they raised their two children.  After a few visits to Napa and Sonoma wine country, the vine rootstocks were planted in her mind, as the beauty of the vineyards consumed her.  She completed her Certification Program in Winemaking from the University of California, Davis in 2012 and has firmly entrenched herself into the Washington Wine industry ever since.  In 2016 she invested in some land on Red Mountain and in 2018 she planted Zeron Vineyards.  From all the research I’ve done, I believe she is the first Venezuelan-born winemaker in all of Washington State, and likely the Pacific Northwest.  Strap yourself in because you’re in for a treat today.  Ellie is one of the most energetic, charismatic and passionate people I’ve ever met, in any line of work. Make sure to join us on this episode of “Live the Good Life”!

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In Episode 21 of "Live the Good Life", Co-Host Adam Diaz records his brother and Host - Aaron Diaz as he guides you step-by-step, in demonstrating how to prepare and grill a special cut of meat that we found locally, here in the Tri Cities.  These Snake River Farms, Gold Grade cuts of meat are simply outstanding.  In this episode, we’ll show you how to make a delicious baste for marinading this American Wagyu cut of meat known as “Bavette”.  The Bavette steak is a long, flat, tender cut of meat that comes from the bottom sirloin.  It is full of flavor and known as the “Butcher’s Cut”.  It’s generally less expensive than ribeyes and tenderloins, and if prepared correctly, will quickly become a favorite cut for family and friends.  We purchased our Snake River Farms - American Wagyu Gold-Grade, Bavette steaks from Juanito’s Prime Meats here in Kennewick, Washington.  This meat is highly marbled, tender, and literally melts in your mouth.  In creating this episode, this was our first time grilling or tasting this cut of meat.  We paired the meat with a nice Red Mountain wine and we capped off the evening with some smooth cigars and an outstanding Irish Whiskey.  Join us on this flavor-filled adventure of “Live the Good Life”!  

The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.

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In Episode 20 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews the butcher for a local establishment in the Tri Cities that sells some of the world's finest cuts of meat.  When it comes to Living the Good Life, USDA prime and luxury high-grade meats are at the top of our list.  In the episode, Aaron interviews an expert when it comes to luxury meats.  We’ll be discussing his experiences in the meat industry, his knowledge about prime and Wagyu meat, and we’ll learn about his offerings at a local high-end meat emporium.  My guest is known throughout the Pacific Northwest, as Jose “The Butcher” Rodriguez, and he is responsible for preparing the amazing cuts of high-grade meat at Juanito’s Prime Meats located in Kennewick, Washington. 

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In Episode #19 of “Live The Good Life” we introduce you to the world of pipes and pipe tobacco.  In this episode, my brother (Co-Host Adam Diaz) and I provide you with some basic information on how to enjoy pipes and pipe tobacco, including different pipe sizes and designs, how to light your pipe, and also how to store your tobacco.  We will guide you step-by-step, through the process of how to load your tobacco and prepare your pipe for smoking.  We’ll pair our pipe tobacco experience with a delicious California port-style wine and talk about the flavors we are capturing.  Finally, we’ll end the episode by showing you how to clean your pipe after you’re done, so it’s ready for the next time you want to enjoy some pipe tobacco.  Episode #19 is filmed on-location at Adam’s house.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.

The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.

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