If you don't know Mary Taylor, get to know her; this dynamic American importer has what is probably the most unique philosophy in the business, focusing as she does on typically styled, accessible, terroir wines from European appellations. Carve out 10 minutes for this one...you don't want to miss it!

We close out Season 3 with seasoned, TRWS veterans Chris Hunter from Vino Volo DTW and Diego Aliste, who is now heading up Stadt Garden Detroit as well as opening a new wine retail project in Troy’s Somerset Collection mall called Lutine. Rounding out the panel is Travis Reeves, the master behind Plum Markets’ online wine sales apparatus.

We got three winemakers on the panel here, so while this is just as fun to listen to as any other episode, hardcore heads and those who like to get geeky with it might find a little more to love in this one!

Come meet Elizma Visser, the winemaker at Olifantsberg winery in South Africa’s Breedekloof valley. She’s making “new wave” wines— fresher, more elegant and balanced— and specializing in Rhone varieties. Energetic and passionate, we believe she’s a rising star, and were stoked to have her in the studio!

In this episode, Kat and Caherine, both on the wholesale side, bring their wide ranging experience to TRWS and create a funny and charming show that’s a delight to listen to! Catherine backs up her current sales role at Woodberry Wines with leading wine roles at some of Detroit’s best and most innovative restaurants of the past 20 years, while Kat, currently with Decanter & Coupe distributing, has done it all, from winery to wholesale to retail to wine bar. We’re down one panelist from normal, but these two brought their A game and we all had a blast!

Listen in to our chat with Alexander, the owner and winemaker at his family estate in Germany’s Pfalz region. He’s a natural winemaker, running the estate biodynamically, and the vibrance you’ll find in his wines comes through here with his irrepressibly enthusiastic energy! Check it out!

Another great, broad-ranging conversation with Kristie Brablec of Zingerman’s Food Tours and Ground Control Wines, Dan Reinisch of Lutine wine shop (soon to open in the Somerset mall in Troy, MI), and Elisa Weber, founder of wholesale wine company Little Guy Wine. Join us!

Come hang out and enjoy the discussion with Detroit wine professionals Liz Martinez from the Apparatus Room at Detroit Foundation Hotel, Joseph Allerton who is in wholesale distribution with Veritas Imports, and Remy Lutfy, owner of acclaimed restaurant Vertical Detroit.