Send us a text In 2019, Théo Cordonnier joined his family at Château Anthonic, a pioneer in organic and agroforestry farming, as well as their new project in the gravel terroir of Grands Poujeaux, Lestage-Darquier. Théo shares the principles of regenerative farming and agroforestry practiced at his family estate that are humbly transforming the landscape of the Left Bank. We also decode En Primeur and La Place de Bordeaux through an example that includes tickets to Taylor Swift… The Porróncas...
Send us a text Bàrbara Mesquida Mora is a biodynamic wine producer on the island of Mallorca. Bàrbara Mesquida Mora shares the rich winemaking tradition of Mallorca and how her winery, Mesquida Mora, champions indigenous grape varieties on this stunning Mediterranean island. We explore beyond the beaches and tourist spots to discover the authentic culture and terroir that make Mallorcan wines unique. The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaison...
Send us a text Stéphane Bogaert is one of the founders of T.O.S Distillerie, a Craft French Whisky, Geniévre and Eau-de-Vie distiller near the Belgian border in the Hauts-de-France. Stéphane reveals the hidden treasures within the canon of French spirits, particularly quality eau-de-vie de bière and the ancient classic spirit of the area, Geniévre. He also charts the future of French Whisky and its growing allure in international markets, including the US. The Porróncast is...
Send us a text BCN is a distillery and spirits project in Priorat, Spain that makes Craft Mediterranean Gin, and Artisan Vermouth. CEO Stefan Lismond unveils his artistic approach to crafting gin and vermouth. Imagine gin-making as painting, where each bottle is a canvas, and balance, soul, and emotion are the strokes that bring it to life. The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections --------- For deeper ...
Send us a text Tina Vaughn and her Chef/Partner/Husband Chip Smith received a 3-star NY times review in January of 2024 for their restaurant Eulalie, a jewel-box of hospitality in Tribeca. In this episode, Tina recounts her journey from Rockette to restaurants, the mission of hospitality and how to pair wine fearlessly from a place of learning and gastronomy. If a restaurant with only a phone number for reservations (no reservation system like Resy or Open table) that leads to a notoriously...
Send us a text In this podcast, Telmo Rodriguez transports us through time, sharing how the vibrant spirit of the land beckoned his family to the winegrowing tradition against any logic in the 1960's at the iconic family estate called Remelluri. The tale unfolds, revealing ancient roots, a learning journey uncovering the nearly lost terroirs of Spain and contemporary resurgence as we peer into Telmo's captivating history and the familial bonds entwined with the land that inspired him.&n...
Send us a text Fresh off a four year stint in living in Galicia and Rioja, Noah Chichester gives an insider's picture of the history and importance of the terroirs and wines of Galicia. In this episode, we wade into the depths of Galicia's viticultural renaissance, where historical vineyards are being tenderly nursed back to life by the hands of dedicated revivalists like Telmo Rodríguez, Luis Anxo, Emilio Rojo, and more. Noah guides us through a land where the supernatural weaves seam...
Send us a text The superstar siblings, Manuel and Encarna Méndez from the iconic Albariño producer, Do Ferreiro give a masterclass on Albariño, the history of winemaking in Galicia, and their deep family history in Rías Baixas. They go in-depth breaking down the various bottlings from their historic estate - including the bottling from their home vineyard dating back to at least 1790 (WTW!!!) that is bottled separately in select vintages and labeled '"Cepas Vellas." In this episode we...
Send us a text Discover how a region marked by a population decrease from the Spanish Civil War is being transformed into a new and exciting wine-growing area on the edge of viticulture through the personal project of Juanvi Alcañiz in his hometown of Rubielos de Mora in Teruel, the southernmost province within the historic and regal area of Aragón, Spain. Through the incredibly rare Miguel de Arco grape, along with old-vine Garnacha and Tempranillo, this project, Juanvi Viticultor, is grow...
Send us a text Talented and NPR-voiced De Maison Spirits/NoLo manager, Annie Beebe-Tron, decodes the future of French whisky in the US by drawing a circle around the next important narrative in the landscape of artisan spirits by highlighting one of the great up-and-coming French Whisky Distilleries on the scene: T.O.S. Distillery in the Hauts-de-France - a young venture already making waves within the sea of the whisky world. Quietly, French whiskey has experienced a remarkable transformat...
Send us a text Winemaker and Master of Wine candidate Jose Mas gives a masterclass on Priorat through the lens of Costers del Priorat, an important producer in Priorat committed to preserving the history of this special place by honoring the deep traditions, indigenous grapes, and practices of the past in order to pass the history of Priorat along to future generations. From the ancient Arabs and Carthusian monks to the magical slate soils on steep slopes and varied local grapes, this...
Send us a text Murray Paterson is the founder of Muri Drinks (@MuriDrinks), a revolutionary Non-Alcoholic Fermented Blends company in Copenhagen making indescribable and delicious drinks that are leading the flavor charge in the white-hot NA (No ABV) marketplace. In this engaging and insightful conversation, Murray shares the challenges of crafting non-alcoholic beverages that do not compromise on flavor. He discusses the drawbacks of traditional de-alcoholization methods, introduces us...