DOTJ - Drinking On The Job

Episode 179: Amaras Co-founder–Santiago Suarez–gives us a Master Class on Mezcal and how to change the world one agave plant at a time.

Episode 252: Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine, interviews Jesse Katz from Aperture Cellars. He has learned from the best producers in the world—Pétrus and Screaming Eagle to name a few, and is ready to share his story.

Episode 251: Guest host Audrey Frick, top wine journalist for Jeb Dunnuck, interviews wine making pioneer Dan Petroski of Massican. Two wine stars under the same sky.

Episode 250: Kate Webb is the CEO/Co-Founder of Sun Moon Rising. She’s a Certified Sommelier and Astrology lover, bringing together two ancient arts: astrology and winemaking.

Episode 249: Pascaline Lepeltier is not just a Master Sommelier; she is a globally recognized authority on wine. Beyond her extensive expertise, she truly understands the power of human connection.

Episode 248: Nick Mautone is an Author, Hospitality Guru, and mentor to many—from Gramercy Tavern to the Rainbow Room, he has seen it all.

Episode 247: How does a kid from Champagne become the Senior Winemaker at Stags' Leap Winery? It's an incredible, winding journey to one of Napa's most iconic wineries.

Episode 246: Two Loire legends, Lise Jousset and Sebastien David, join me to discuss why the Loire Valley continues to offer some of the most incredible wines in the world and still affordable. Chenin Blanc and Cab Franc lovers this is your show.

Episode 245: Woody Hambrecht is a third generation farmer and winemaker based in Dry Creek Valley. Woody and his friend Justin Kan decided to launch a family of non-alcoholic wine. What’s the secret to its success? Take a listen.

Episode 244:Here’s a secret, LaRina is the best Italian food in New York. Incredible pasta, grass fed beef, whole roasted fish, insane wine list and the service is like a hug from an old friend.

The Redux: The Black Wine Guy Experience Podcast Host MJ Towler joins me to talk wine, race in America and our love of music.

Episode 243: Kimberly Cavoores is the Wine Director for Family Meal at Blue Hill. Her journey began unconventionally, as a self-educated wine connoisseur who traveled the globe. She reminds us all to embrace the joy of wine and ditch the pretentiousness.

Episode 242: Scott Eddy is an Innovator, Trend Setter, Globe Trotter, Entrepreneur and Brand Builder. He lives outside the lines and has a life most people would envy.

Episode 241: SF Chronicle named Laura Brennan Bissell a winemaker to watch for her Inconnu wines. I see a legend in the making. Her new Columbia Gorge wines, Aitia, are about to launch and are stunning. Watch out world. You heard it here first.

Episode 240: Dominick Purnomo, owner of Dominick Purnomo restaurant group, wanted to bring a world class wine program to Albany. He’s done that and more. His accolades are too many to list. Albany is in the house!

Episode 239:From Couture to Head Sommelier at Michelin-starred Marea, Liz Nicholson embodies hospitality, she now owns Frankly Wine & Spirit Shop and the remarkable wine bar Della’s. Let’s start at the beginning.

Top pick:New York Times wine critic, Eric Asimov, reminisces about his famous '$25 And Under' column, the death threats he received and the gritty nineties.

Episode 238: Guest host Mr Pete steps in and interviews Ken Dashow, a disc jockey at New York City's WAXQ "Q104.3" classic rock radio station. We got some stories to tell.

Redux: Brewmaster Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery gives us a Master Class on Brewing and fermentation.

Episode 237: Director of Sales Georgy Zaydenman explains why Empirical Spirits is a Flavor Company and making some of the most creative spirits in the world!