Join me in a conversation with Scott Shapley the winemaker of ROAR Winery in Santa Lucia Highlands. We discuss the region, its climate, and a bit of Scotts background. It's a blast and the wines are as stunning as ever, ya gotta try them!

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Join me in a conversation with Grant as we talk about the history of the winery and the journey that let he and Renee to it. A decorated past and a leap of faith, these wines continue to gain international steam and are quickly being recognized for their quality and integrity.

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Join me in a conversation with Alex Hawes the Lead Somm of Alexander's Steakhouse San Francisco. We talk about his path, parings, and passion in wine. The restaurant industry is a crazy place but man does it make great connections!

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In this episode, we are delighted to sit down with John Skupny, the co-founder of Lange & Reed Winery, a name synonymous with excellence in the wine industry. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of winemaking and discover the passion and precision behind every bottle of Lange & Reed.

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Join me in a conversation with my friend Vince as we talk about hospitality, his recent trip to New York, and some of his favorite places in the North Beach area.

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Join me in a conversation with Will Henry and his full circle story of his journey through the wine industry. We also discuss natural wines with sulfite alternatives, he and his wife's restaurant Pico in Los Alamos, and his co-winemaker, the esteemed Lane Tanner. Also listen for a fun story about the great Randall Graham!

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Join me in a conversation with Marissa Payne, a wine sales professional, about the past, present, and future of the San Francisco hospitality industry. Also pay special attention for some great restaurant recommendations!

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Join me in a conversation with Genaro Gallo as we discuss his upbringing in the wine and hospitality industry in Spain, his path to the US, and his present and 8 Tables by George Chen, a tasting menu of Chinese cuisine and how he's pairing wine with the experience.

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We're finally back and very excited for our new interview format! Each episode will be an interview with a wine or hospitality professional focused on their background, what hospitality means to them, and a whole host of other topics. Thanks for joining us on this wild ride, we feel so lucky to be here!

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