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Welcome to Grape Radio! One or two shows are produced on a weekly basis. These shows consist of the three hosts sharing their opinions and experiences with the audience. Shows topics review issues such as the enjoyment of wine, wine news and industry trends. The hallmark of the show will be guest interviews with winemaker, vineyard owners, wine retail / wholesale leaders, restaurateurs and sommeliers. The scope of the show will be international so expect to hear many guests from around the world. Visit us at: www.graperadio.com



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The Secret Life of Pinot Noir
Pinot Takes a Walk on the Sparkling Side: A Champagne seminar at IPNC? Mais oui! If you dig through the calcium-laden soils of Champagne, more often than not, you will find Pinot Noir roots. Two Parts. Part One Moderators: Rollin Soles, Argyle Winery, Dundee, Willamette Valley, Oregon and Ghislain de [...]
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2007 Pinot Days - Part 2
We are back for more coverage of the 3rd annual Pinot Days, held in San Francisco’s Fort Mason Event Center, showcases some of the finest artisans making Pinot today. Organizers Steve and Lisa Rigisich and Eric and Teri White continue to tweak this event, and with blind tastings, grand tastings and seminars, it is one [...]
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Wine Disasters II
Cellar accidents, broken wine glasses, wine left in your car trunk - these are just a few of the wine disasters that can happen. Join us as the GrapeRadio bunch discuss some of their worst or most embarrassing moments. Sponsor: Wine Away, Red Wine Stain Remover: www.wineaway.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #202 (44:29 min [...]
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Vinatge Walla Walla - Part 3 | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the Vintage Walla Walla - Part 3 - Video Show #35. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Part 3 of our visit to Vintage Walla Walla continues with visits to a few winemaking folks where we participate in a blending trial [...]

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Vintage Walla Walla - Part 2 | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the Vintage Walla Walla - Part 2 - Video Show #34. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File We continue with our visit to Vintage Walla Walla, this time getting down to the real nitty gritty - soil, that is. We [...]

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Vintage Walla Walla - Part 1 | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the Vintage Walla Walla - Part 1 - Video Show #33. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Located in one of the primary agriculture-producing regions of Washington State, Walla Walla Valley lies in the southeastern part of the state on the [...]

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The Wines of Vega Sicilia
The history of Vega-Sicilia began in 1848, when Basque landowner Don Toribio Lecanda met the bankrupt Marques de Valbuena and bought a 2,000 hectare estate. Don Toribio’s son later brought in 18,000 young vines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Malbec, Merlot and Pinot Noir from France to begin the vineyard. Early wines were sold [...]
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The Champagne of Krug
Break out the Champagne — we are celebrating our 200th audio show, and we couldn’t have planned it any better. Our guest for this momentous occasion is one of the world’s premiere Champagne producers, Champagne Krug. Bottles of Krug Champagne are considered some of the most sought-after collectibles in the vinous world. Whether [...]
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Hiding Wine
The GrapeRadio Bunch decided to have a bit of fun with this show. So, while kicking around some ideas, we wondered…Do you hide wine from your spouse or significant other? Of course not; who would do that? Well, maybe we would! Join us as Brian, Eric and Jay “come clean” about [...]
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The Champagne of Philipponnat | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the The Champagne of Philipponnat - Video Show #32. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Although the Philipponnat family history in the Champagne region dates back to 1522, the recent history began when Auguste and Pierre Philipponnat settled in the Mareuil-sur-Aÿ [...]

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Champagne Taittinger: A Walk Through the Cellars | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the A Walk Through the Cellars - Taittinger - Video Show #31. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File The roots of Taittinger date back to 1734, when Champagne merchant Jacques Fourneaux established his company. The business prospered through the 19th [...]

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The Wines of Marqués de Murrieta
If you are into Spanish wine, it is likely you are aware of the oldest Bodega in the Rioja. Founded in 1852, Marqués de Murrieta concentrates on making Reserva and Gran Reserva, each spending multiple years in large oak barrels. The Castillo de Ygay is their Gran Reserva, and is produced only in exceptional years. [...]
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The Wines of Dunn Vineyards
Beginning in 1979, Randy Dunn (then winemaker at Caymus) produced his first vintage of Cabernet from Howell Mountain fruit, arguably putting Howell Mtn on the map, and creating a demand from then on for “mountain-grown” fruit from Napa Valley. Join us as we talk with Kristina Dunn about her role as marketing director of the family business, [...]
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Among the Stones - The Wines of Cayuse | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the Among the Stones - The Wines of Cayuse - Video Show #30. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Some might say Christophe Baron had rocks in his head to plant Syrah in 1997 in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley. But actually, [...]

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Soil, Weather, Terroir and Wine
Ted Burns interviews David Schildknecht, Robert White and Greg Jones about the influences of soil and weather on wine grapes. David Schildknecht is a well-respected wine critic and writer for the Wine Advocate and has a special interest in the topic of terroir. Robert White is author of the book, Soils for Fine Wine. Greg [...]
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Shadow Stevens and the Wines of Scott Paul
Scott Paul Wines is a boutique winery dedicated to producing ultra-premium Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Proprietor and winemaker, Scott Paul Wright, came to winemaking as a second career. For thirty years, he had a career in the radio and music industries. As a disc jockey, his handle was [...]
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Amarone of Masi
The Boscaini family have been the owners of the Masi Winery in the Veneto region of Italy for six generations, and specialize in the production of Amarones and Reciotos. In 1964, Masi rediscovered and refined the technique of double fermentation using semi-dried grapes, essentially updating the style of Amarone by using new vinification techniques. Their [...]
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The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux Tour | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux Tour - Video Show #29. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File The highly touted 2005 Bordeaux vintage was reason enough to attend the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux tasting in Santa Monica. With [...]

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The Prince of Pinot and the 2007 IPNC
Starting in 1987, the International Pinot Noir Celebration is held annually in McMinnville, Oregon, on the beautiful grounds of Linfield College. Arguably the benchmark in Pinot Noir festivals, this brings in participating wineries from Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, and of course the U.S., along with seminars, winemaker discussion panels, bus tours, lunches [...]
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2007 Pinot Days - Part 1
The 3rd annual Pinot Days, held in San Francisco’s Fort Mason Event Center, showcases some of the finest artisans making Pinot today. Organizers Steve and Lisa Rigisich and Eric and Teri White continue to tweak this event, and with blind tastings, grand tastings and seminars, it is one of the must-attend Pinot Noir festivals during [...]
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2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival - Part 3 | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival - Part 3 - Video Show #28. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Part 3 of our coverage of the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival continues with more conversation from attendees, vintners, organizers, and some [...]

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2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival - Part 2 | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival - Part 2 - Video Show #27. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Part 2 of our coverage of the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival continues with more conversation from attendees, vintners, and organizers, and [...]

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2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival - Part 1 | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast of the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival - Part 1 - Video Show #26. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File The 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival raised $14 million for children?s charities, making it once again the most successful charity wine auction [...]

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The Wines of Domaine Faiveley
Founded in 1825 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Maison J. Faiveley has expanded over seven generations to include prestigious Crus from Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, as well as the most renowned appellations of Côte Chalonnaise, such as Mercurey. Today, Domaine Faiveley owns more than 120 hectares (296 acres), including seven appellations in their entirety (monopoles) [...]
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The Wines of Moueix
If you are a Bordeaux fan, the name Château Pétrus will be no stranger to you - even if the wine might be, given it’s exalted status and price. But, such is the result of something made in nearly miniscule quantities. Along with Pétrus, the Moueix family own several other “right bank” Châteaux in St. [...]
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The Wines of Vietti
The Vietti family trace their winemaking roots back to the mid 1800s in the Piedmont region of Italy. The modern era for Vietti began with Mario Vietti producing the first Vietti labeled wines, transforming the family?s farm into a grape growing and wine-producing business. In 1952 Alfredo Currado, married Mario?s daughter, Luciana, and became [...]
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The Wines of Michel Chapoutier
Michel Chapoutier is one of the most highly respected winemakers in all of France. Since taking over his family firm in 1990 at age 26, he has transformed M. Chapoutier winery into its eminent role in the Rhône Valley. Michel embodies both the modern and the traditional, working at expanding operations and experimenting with cutting [...]
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Burgundy and the World of Pinot Noir
If you are into Pinot Noir, seminars on the subject are almost always interesting. But, what really gets all of the pinophiles attention and turns them into Burg-heads, is the opportunity to hear more about the Holy Grail of Pinot Noir - Burgundy. Join us as we listen to Allen Meadows take us [...]
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Schramsberg Vineyards | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast - Schramsberg Vineyards - Video Show #25. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File The origins of Schramsberg Vineyards began in 1862, when immigrant Jacob Schram bought some acreage on a hillside in Napa Valley. He was a barber at the time, [...]

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Chateau Mouton Rothschild
When Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, a member of the English branch of the Rothschild family, purchased Pauillac’s Château Brane-Mouton in 1853, he founded what would become a Bordeaux powerhouse. Classified in 1855 as a second growth (”a first among seconds”), it would take almost 120 years to gain back what arguably should have been [...]
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The Wine of Frederic Magnien
Frederic Magnien always felt destined to follow in his father’s footsteps - indeed, he is the 5th generation in his family to farm vineyards or make wine in Burgundy’s Morey-St-Denis. As winemaker for both his father’s label (Domaine Michel Magnien) as well as his own négoce wines (Maison Frederic Magnien), Frederic approaches both vineyard management [...]
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Wine and Cheese Pairing
Is it soft cheese with white wine, and hard cheese with red wine? Or, what’s this we have been hearing lately about cheese not even being a good match with wine? Find out the answers to some of your fromage questions as we listen to this World of Pinot Noir seminar on wine and cheese [...]
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The Iron Sommelier
Imagine having the ability to pair food and wine, while the sommelier stands by ready to offer advice and/or commentary. That’s how the Iron Sommelier Challenge worked at the 2007 World of Pinot Noir. Five sommeliers sat on the panel, and took the attendees through each of the wines (Blind - not knowing [...]
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Stewards of the Land: Russian River Valley | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast - Stewards of the Land Russian River Valley, Sonoma - Video Show #24. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File When you think of the Russian River Valley, what comes to mind? Pinot Noir and Chardonnay? Well, right now, yes, but [...]

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To Cork or Not to Cork
For journalist and author George M. Taber, much of our enjoyment of wine has to do with what he refers to as “the romance of the cork.” Indeed, there is a celebratory, even romantic feeling on hearing the “pop” of a cork pulled from a bottle. Unfortunately, romance sometimes becomes tainted. Although world [...]
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Shea Vineyards - Video | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast - Shea Vineyards - Video Show #23. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Oregon is rightfully known as Pinot Noir country, and one of the better-known purveyors of this grape is the 200-acre vineyard planted by Dick and Deirdre Shea in 1989. [...]

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Wine Tasting with Shea Vineyards
With friends and families gathering this time of year, plus a multitude of holiday parties, what better time to open several bottles of wine and organize your own wine tasting. With this in mind, the GrapeRadio bunch got together to assess 10 wines in a slightly formalized setting. In this case, “formalized” meant [...]
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The Winery at LaGrange - Video | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast - The Winery at LaGrange - Video Show #22. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Located just outside of Haymarket, Virginia, the Winery at LaGrange is in a beautiful pastoral setting. The winery is named for its three and a half [...]

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Boordy Vineyards - Video | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast - Boordy Vineyards - Video Show #21. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Located in Hydes, Maryland, Boordy Vineyards was founded by Philip and Jocelyn Wagner, who established Maryland?s first commercial winery in 1945. Boordy is probably best known for introducing [...]

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Linden Vineyards - Video | Play in Popup.
Welcome to our video podcast - Linden Vineyards - Video Show #20. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File The one constant we heard during our East Coast winery visits was: see Jim Law at Linden Vineyards. And, without a doubt, we found Jim to be one [...]

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Your New Years Wine Resolution
As this year draws to a close, it is almost time to make those New Years’ Resolutions. How many of your resolutions are wine-related? Have you made made resolutions before? Were you able to keep them, or did you just give up? The GrapeRadio bunch discuss past successes and failures to live up [...]
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Global Warming and Wine
Global Warming ? what does this portend for wine growers, wine makers and consumers? What adaptive changes will need to be made in existing wine regions as global temperatures increase? Will wine growing need to be relocated in cooler regions? Despite the many scientific uncertainties about the full effects if global warming, one thing [...]
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The Pioneers of Pinot Noir
The word Legend seems to get tossed around quite a bit. But, in this case that word seems more than apt. Considered true legends of Pinot Noir (as well as Pied Pipers for the variety on the West Coast), these 4 gentlemen almost single-handedly started the New World Pinot Noir revolution. Join us as [...]
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A Look Back at Wine
Do you ever long for the good old days? Were things in the wine world really better in 1990 - or were they actually not as good as we remember? Arguably, the year 1990 signaled the beginning of many changes to come in the growing, making, and selling of wine - not just [...]
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An Interview with Jancis Robinson
Unless you have been on a desert island for the past 20 years, the name Jancis Robinson will need no introduction. However, for those of you who have unfortunately been marooned, here is a brief introduction. Since 1975, Jancis has been one of the preeminent voices in the world of wine. A Master of [...]
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