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Well-known for its red wines, Puglia also produces some of Italy’s most unique whites, notes Mauro di Maggio, Managing Director of San Marzano, a leading producer in the Primitivo di Manduria DOP. San Marzano’s Edda Lei Bianco Salento IGP is a medium-bodied white wine blended from Chardonnay and native varieties Moscatello Selvatico, Minutolo and Passulara. It delivers a balanced bouquet of wildflowers, sage and peaches with an underlying minerality. www.cantinesanmarzano.com @sanmarzanousaThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Bob Blue, Winemaker and Chief Storyteller for 1000 Stories in Mendocino, CA, takes a deliberate small-batch approach to winemaking. 1000 Stories utilizes old bourbon barrels for aging, which Bob says he began using in the 1980s when French and American oak barrels were hard to come by. Bob explains how the char of bourbon barrels adds distinct and nuanced complexity to wine and specifically his 1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel-Aged Zinfandel and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Carignan. www.1000storieswines.comThis show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Many wine aficionados are familiar with the red wines of Bordeaux, but the region also produces exceptional white wines, says Bordeaux-based Global Oenologist Dr. Valérie Lavigne. One of the birthplaces of Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux put the art of blending on the map, creating balanced, expressive white wines, many available for under $25. Dr. Lavigne explains different styles of Bordeaux Blanc wines we well as their aging potential, in some cases 15 years or more. www.Bordeaux.com #BordeauxwinesThis show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

ARAEX Grands Spanish Fine Wines is the leading group of Spanish independent wineries, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018. Jeff Bothwell, Araex Export Director, explains the regions of Rioja (Alavesa, Alta, Baja) and styles of Rioja wines, as well as expressions of the Tempranillo variety in regions such as Ribera Del Duero and Toro. Araex's portfolio, imported by Kysela Pere et Fils, includes Bodegas Amaren, Luis Cañas and Montebuena (Rioja) and Finca Sobreño (Toro). www.araex.comThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Palacio de Bornos was founded and began making wine in 1976 in D.O. Rueda. Proprietor Christian Bungard notes that Palacio de Bornos was the first winery in Spain's Castilla y León region to produce a sparkling wine, in 1978 made from the Verdejo a dominant white grape varietal in this region. Christian provides an overview of D.O. Rueda and Palacio de Bornos' portfolio of wines imported by Kysela Pere et Fils.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Thomas Hansen is the third generation family member of Weingut Hansen-Lauer located in Bernkastel-Kues, a picturesque village and tourist mecca in Germany's Mosel River region. The winery, which dates back 400 years, has two hectares of vines planted with 90% Riesling, the leading grape-variety of the Mosel, which produces many of the best and costliest white wines in the world. The wines are imported by Kysela Pere et Fils. www.weine-bernkastel.deThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Andrea Oeffling is co-properietor of Dr. Leimbrock – C. Schmidt, a family-owned wine estate dating back 250 years. Located in Germany's Mosel, a region, known for exceptional white wines, their focus is dry and semi-dry Rieslings, and a selection of Spätlese and Auslese wines,with an emphasis on natural farming methods. The wines are imported by Kysela Pere et Fils. www.dr-leimbrock.deThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Jen Riis, aka "Mr. Spain," scouts wines for Kysela Pere et Fils' Spanish wine portfolio. Based in Madrid, Jen discusses some of Spain's most well-known wine regions like Rioja and Ribera Del Duero, as well as smaller regions he says everyone should have on their wine drinking radar, such as Alicante and Jumilla. Jen underscores the increasing popularity of Spanish Sherry and white wines from D.O. Rueda, in addition to red wines made from Mencia, Monastrell and Garnacha. www.kysela.comThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Ana Diogo Draper is Director of Winemaking at Artesa Winery in Los Carneros, Napa, Artesa (Catalan for hand-crafted) is owned by the Spanish winemaking family Codorníu Raventós, the oldest company in Spain with a winemaking legacy in the Penedès (near Barcelona) dates to 1551. Originally opened in 1991 as Codorníu Napa, a sparkling wine house, the winery was renamed and transitioned to produce still wines including Albariño Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon www.artesawinery.comThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Studies show that coloring alleviates stress and creates calm. Coloring is popular with women, who also enjoy buying and drinking wine together. Women and Wine Founder Julie Brosterman whose online community reaches 160,000 women combined the two to create Color of Wine, a free wine-themed mobile coloring app. It's easy to use and can be customized for wine companies and regions looking for a creative way to share information with wine lovers. Info: www.colorofwine.com www.womenandwine.comThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Want an easy way to learn about cocktails and find a recipe at the tip of your finger? Just ask Maggie at MixologyGURU™, a free online service for savvy sippers. It’s designed by Emiliano De Laurentiis, founder of Knowledge Avatars, Inc., which creates technology-based educational tools. Emiliano designed MixologyGURU to provide consumers top-notch cocktail recipes and offer top-shelf beverage brands a way to connect with them. Meet Maggie and learn more: mixologyguru.knowledgeavatars.comThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Auction Napa Valley (ANV) was established in 1981 to generate needed funds for local nonprofits, including $6 million raised to build a new clinic for OLE Health, which offers a wide range of healthcare services for the community, from free monthly food giveaways to helping individuals obtain health insurance and medical care. OLE Health's Fernando Diaz discusses the organizations mission and services.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Located in the historic town of Napa, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at COPIA is a delicious destination for anyone who loves wine and food. Anne Girvin, Manager of Marketing & Communications, discusses the history of COPIA, started by the late vintners Robert and Magrit Mondavi and now run by CIA. Visitors can take classes in wine and food, dine at the on-site restaurant, view curated exhibits and enjoy special events like Flavor! Napa Valley which we attended during our visit.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Central Italy's Marche region, with its rolling hills that spill into the Adriatic Sea, is an agricultural breadbasket for food and wine. Cupramontana in the center of the Marche is considered the world capital of the white grape varietal, Verdicchio. And it is where Colonnara Winery, founded in 1959 by a group of 19 farmers, produces a range of elegant still and sparkling wines. Emiliano Bernardi, Export Manager for Colonnara Winery, discusses the region, varietals and winery history.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Heartland cooking is having a culinary revival and Kansas City is now on chefs and food lovers' itineraries. Chefs like Howard Hanna of The Rieger, located in the historic Rieger Hotel, and Ca Va, a Champagne bar with a local twist, are embracing the region's bounty of farm fresh vegetables, highly regarded pork, local smokehouses and other artisan producers. Born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas and CIA-trained Chef Hanna explains the tradition and appeal of Midwestern hospitality and cooking.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).