We visited Chicago once again for this year’s Kobrand tasting and managed a few interviews.  For this program we feature Alberto Medici of Medici Wines. Alberto is one of those wine people that are a joy to interview. He has a great sense of humor combined with a true passion for wine. This podcast was recorded at the Pennisula Hotel in Chicago.

Learn more by visiting www.medici.it/en

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This podcast was recorded during an Alsace tasting in Chicago at Smyth Restaurant.  Just before dinner we interviewed Sommelier and James Beard award winner Belinda Chang. The dinner was exceptional and we were treated to a spectacular line up of fantastic wines from Alsace.  This program gives you a bit of background on those special people we call SOMMS.

You can learn more about Belinda on social media and Instagram.

Learn about Smyth at www.smithandtheloyalist.com

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The final stop for our trip to the Piedmont region of Italy was Marenco Winery. It was there that our entire group climbed a seriously high and steep vineyard hillside, chatted to the background sounds of a local accordion player, ate classic homemade Italian food and drank several exceptional wines. Before the evening was over I was able to record a brief interview with Andrea Costa as well at the three Marenco Sisters. It was a magical night few of us will ever forget.

Learn more by visiting www.marencovini.com

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