Our celebration of Women's History Month continues with another amazing woman in the wine industry, Eileen Crane, CEO and Founding Winemaker of Domaine Carneros. As a longtime fan of her exceptional sparkling wines, Eileen was at the very top of my list of guests to have on the show when I started this podcast last year. So, it's truly an honor to share this interview with you.
Eileen's 40+ year career as one of California's first female sparkling winemakers is truly inspiring and has earned her the title of "The Doyenne of Sparkling Wine." This well-deserved title was bestowed upon her by Author of The Wine Bible, Karen MacNeil who just so happens to be featured in last week's podcast episode. We strive for continuity here on The Wine Atelier Podcast!
In this episode, Eileen shares the fascinating details of her journey in wine which began with her memorable first sip of Champagne as a young girl. Culinary school followed as did her studies at UC Davis which ultimately strengthened her resolve to become a winemaker. Eileen also elaborates on how she went from working for some very well-respected wineries, to being tapped by Claude Taittinger in the late 1980's to become winemaker for Domaine Carneros, while also overseeing construction of the brand new facility.
What can't this woman do?!?
We also get geeky discussing the nuances of the Pinot Meunier grape, the importance of owning your own estate vineyards, and the delights of pairing sparkling wine with food. Eileen also shares sage advice for women considering a career in the wine industry and, if you're planning a trip to wine country, there's an exciting new experience at Domaine Carneros you're NOT going to want to miss!
Many thanks to the fabulous Eileen Crane for joining me and to listen to this episode of The Wine Atelier podcast, simply click “play” on the slider above OR click here to listen in iTunes. Please stay tuned for more interviews with amazing women of food and wine as we continue our celebration of Women’s History Month!
1.) My post on Champagne 101 that describes the details of the Méthode Traditionelle
2.) Domaine Carneros La Rêve Blanc de Blancs
3.) Domaine Carneros Jardin d'Hiver Asian-inspired Five Course Pairing Experience
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This March we're kicking off Women's History Month on The Wine Atelier podcast with one of my favorite vinous trailblazers, the fabulous Karen MacNeil. Her seminal work, The Wine Bible, has been an invaluable resource for wine lovers since it was first published in 2001. Since then, the book has sold over a million copies and is truly a MUST for any wine library!!!
Perhaps even more impressive than the book itself, however, is MacNeil's inspiring rise through the male-dominated, vinous ranks of food and wine writing in 1970's New York. The largely self-taught MacNeil relied on her remarkable wit, vast knowledge of wine and tenacious work ethic to fuel her pursuit of this unconventional, yet ultimately rewarding, career path.
Today, MacNeil has won EVERY wine award in the English language, and changed the face of the wine world with The Wine Bible's refreshing, female voice which has paved the way for like-minded women to follow. So if you've ever considered a career in food and wine or you're longing to pursue a career path in a different field, you won't want to miss MacNeil's inspiring story and advice!
Many thanks to Karen for joining me and to listen to this episode of The Wine Atelier podcast, simply click "play" on the slider above OR click here to listen in iTunes. Please stay tuned for more interviews with amazing women of food and wine as we continue our celebration of Women's History Month!
1.) For more information on Karen MacNeil and/or to order your own personalized copy of The Wine Bible, please click here.
2.) To purchase The Wine Bible on Amazon, please click here.
3.) To subscribe to Karen's wonderful weekly newsletter, WineSpeed, please click here.
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Whether you've got hundreds of bottles in your custom wine cellar or some gems stashed in a cabinet under the stairs, you won't want to miss this episode of The Wine Atelier Podcast featuring my interview with Eric LeVine (pronounced like the grape vine!), inventor of CellarTracker.
We've been using this powerful cellar management tool here at Chez Miskew since 2011, and, after researching other options over the years, CellarTracker is, hands down, the BEST and most reliable way to keep track of your wine.
CellarTracker began as a hobby for LeVine while he was working as a programmer for Microsoft. Like me, he caught the wine bug during a trip to one of Italy's most popular wine regions and quickly discovered he needed a way to document and manage his growing wine collection. After sharing his idea with fellow oenophiles, it quickly gained steam and proved to be MUCH more than just a hobby. He debuted the CellarTracker website in 2004 and it has been his full-time pursuit pretty much ever since.
In this episode, LeVine elaborates on how Cellartracker has evolved since the early days and how he has stayed true to his original vision. And I'm here to tell you, fifteeen years later, he's still as passionate as EVER about it! And you won't want to miss his future plans for CellarTracker and what he has planned for the big fifteenth anniversary coming up next month.
And did I mention, the yearly membership fee for CellarTracker is optional?
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There's nothing better than curling up on a chilly Winter night with Steve and the puppies, a good movie (like Bohemian Rhapsody - AMAZING!) and a nice bottle of red wine. And if you're also a fan of indulging in delicious, full-bodied red wines this time of year, you won't want to miss my timely podcast interview with Christian Palmaz, CEO of Palmaz Vineyards, which is home to some of my favorite Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons.
Born in San Antonio, Texas to Argentine parents, Christian's family's has had a fascinating journey in the wine world, which began with his father's groundbreaking invention of the Palmaz coronary heart stent in the 1990's. Since then, two generations of the Palmaz family have sought to bring this familial spirit of innovation and invention to the ancient art of making wine. Their background in the sciences, passion for living life to the fullest and years of backbreaking work have resulted in a unique winery situated inside an 18-story cave that combines cutting-edge technology with a respect for winemaking tradition.
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1.) For more information on Tannins, please click here.
2.) The beautiful Palmaz book set: Book 1: "Tradition, Terroir & Technology," Written by Christian Gastón Palmaz & Nick Kolakowski; Book 2: "At the Table and Around the Fire," Written by Florencia Palmaz with Food Editor Kate Knapp
3.) Amalia and Florencia Palmaz's Goodheart brand
4.) My blog post on Red Wine 101
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I can't think of a better way to kick off the New Year than talking 2019 Wine Trends with Master Sommelier and Master of Wine, Eric Hemer. Eric is one of only four people on the planet to have ever achieved both of these credentials. He's also Senior Vice President and Corporate Director of Wine Education for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of America. Talk about someone who has their pulse on what's going on in the world of wine!
But it's been a long road to get to this point in his career, and he'll be the first to tell you that.
Hemer has been with Southern Glazer’s for thirty years and started as a Fine Wine Consultant here in the Palm Beaches. He worked his way up, attaining his credentials along the way beginning with his Certified Wine Educator credential in 1999. After that, he achieved his Master Sommelier certification in 2003, and then his Master of Wine in 2013.
Currently, Hemer is actively involved as a lecturer, examiner and instructor with the Court of Master Sommeliers, the Institute of Masters of Wine, the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and the Society of Wine Educators. On this episode of the Wine Atelier podcast, he shares his predictions for 2019 Wine Trends including the future of rosé wine, the hottest up and coming region for sparkling wine, the type of red wine that's gaining in popularity and much, much more!
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It's Week 3 of Rosé Month on The Wine Atelier Podcast and in this episode, I'm excited to introduce you to someone who's had his finger on the pulse of rosé since his first cover story on the subject ten years ago, Mitch Frank, News Editor of Wine Spectator Magazine.I'm also happy to report, his second cover story on the subject, Rose's New Era, graces the cover of the latest issue of Wine Spectator which hits newsstands this week. This issue boasts a gorgeous cover and is chock full of wonderful information about rosé wine, including great recommendations and an interview with the latest celeb getting in the rosé game, Jon Bon Jovi!In this podcast episode, Mitch shares the key factors involved in the meteoric rise of rosé in the years between his cover stories. He also speculates as to where this trend is headed and which factors are crucial to its continued growth and popularity. For those who are new to rosé, Mitch shares his advice on the most helpful and least intimidating way to shop for these wines, and to my own personal delight, he reveals his favorite dish to pair with rosé (hint: he lives in New Orleans so you KNOW it's delicious!). And finally, Mitch discusses his fascinating career path and how he ultimately made the move from covering presidential elections for Time magazine to working for Wine Spectator in 2005.Whether you're new to rosé or a seasoned aficionado I think you'll really enjoy this episode and many thanks to Mitch Frank for taking the time to talk to me. Please pour yourself a glass of something pink, kick back and press the play button above for ALL the details! All resources mentioned in the show are listed below.
THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!
- To share your thoughts on this episode, please do so in the Comments section below.- To spread the word about The Wine Atelier podcast, please share this show on Twitter, Facebook and/or Pinterest.- If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes where you can also subscribe so you won't miss a thing!RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:1.) Our Word of the Day: "Saignée"2.) To learn more about what a "Corked" wine is, please click here3.) Mitch Frank's current WineSpectator.com articles4.) Wine Spectator's Wine Ratings Plus app5.) My recent Facebook LIVE show on "Gateway Rosés" in which I elaborate on my own personal history with pink wine.
It’s Week 3 of Rosé Month on The Wine Atelier Podcast and in this episode, I’m excited to introduce you to someone who’s had his finger on the pulse of rosé since his first cover story on the subject ten years ago, Mitch Frank, News Editor of Wine Spectator Magazine.
I’m also happy to report, his second cover story on the subject, Rose’s New Era, graces the cover of the latest issue of Wine Spectator which hits newsstands this week. This issue boasts a gorgeous cover and is chock full of wonderful information about rosé wine, including great recommendations and an interview with the latest celeb getting in the rosé game, Jon Bon Jovi!
In this podcast episode, Mitch shares the key factors involved in the meteoric rise of rosé in the years between his cover stories. He also speculates as to where this trend is headed and which factors are crucial to its continued growth and popularity. For those who are new to rosé, Mitch shares his advice on the most helpful and least intimidating way to shop for these wines, and to my own personal delight, he reveals his favorite dish to pair with rosé (hint: he lives in New Orleans so you KNOW it’s delicious!). And finally, Mitch discusses his fascinating career path and how he ultimately made the move from covering presidential elections for Time magazine to working for Wine Spectator in 2005.
Whether you’re new to rosé or a seasoned aficionado I think you’ll really enjoy this episode and many thanks to Mitch Frank for taking the time to talk to me. Please pour yourself a glass of something pink, kick back and press play for all the details and see below for any resources mentioned in the show.
THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!
– To share your thoughts on this episode, please do so in the Comments section below.
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– If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes where you an also subscribe so you won’t miss a thing!
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
1.) Our Word of the Day: “Saignée”
2.) To learn more about what a “Corked” wine is, please click here
3.) Mitch Frank’s current WineSpectator.com articles
4.) Wine Spectator’s Wine Ratings Plus app
5.) My recent Facebook LIVE show on “Gateway Rosés” in which I elaborate on my own personal history with pink wine.
The post The Wine Atelier Podcast Episode #12: Wine Spectator’s Mitch Frank & “Rosé’s New Era” appeared first on The Glamorous Gourmet.
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