What a blast Elle had talking to Rose Ballantine of Revana Estate! She is so young but so wise, and Elle loved hearing about her flying from the (Napa) nest before rightfully returning. She's a natural.

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Elle is joined by Stephanie Morton-Small, creator of Wine Whisper and Song to talk about how she got into wine, and what led her to create unique programs which blend storytelling, music and wine! They crack into a glass of Pinot Noir by the one, the only Dolly Parton!

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Elle meets with Olivia Wright, winemaker at Rodney Strong Vineyards, and a Master of Wine candidate, she's on the second stage of the program (there are three total) and shares everything the program entails! Elle tastes her stellar Russian River Reserve Pinot Noir at the top.

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Aly Wente of Wente Vineyards joins Elle to talk about what it was like growing up as the latest generation of a legendary wine family, and what brought her back home.

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Allison Levine joins Elle to get into her journey into wine and discuss her upcoming Festival of Forgotten Grapes, which you can get a discounted ticket to here or by using the code SITUATION10 at the checkout!

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Madeline Puckette of joins Elle to talk about her journey from music and art to creating Wine Folly, a wine education platform, and spills the beans about their latest innovation, Wine Folly+!

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Welcome to the most chaotic (in good ways) ep in a while! This week Elle is joined by Fahara Zamorano, of NiteThyme Wines, Ace of Cups and more! They get into Fahara's globetrotting career, all the while watching a standoff between Elle's little cat and Fahara's rather large dog.

They washed it down with Inman Family Wines newest offering, the 2022 "G&T" a Grenache/Tempranillo blend from Lake County. Made by Kathleen Inman, it stunned them both.

Take a listern now to hear it all!

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This episode Elle is celebrating Come Over October!!! First she tastes some wine perfect for sharing at a picnic or party as they come in cans! She tries the Los Cuernos Reserva, an intriguing red blend including Alicante Bouschet. Then she talks to Come Over October's founder, the one, the only Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible!

Karen had a fascinating entry into the wine world, and Come Over October is her initiative to bring back the social side of wine--it's ability to bring us all together is unparalled!

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Elle chats with Elyse Wilson, of Houston's Camerata Wine Bar! The two discuss her journey into wine as well as her recent adventures in Australia and New Zealand!

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This month Elle has another Kristin for you! This time it is Kristin Fione, aka @winokristin the winemaker behind Adorato Wines. She and Elle knew each other for some years, but only recently did Elle try Adorato at the Garagiste Festival and knew she had to get her friend on the pod. They talk everything wine, but also entertainment and a healthy dose of cat-talk - childless cat ladies forevs!

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