and the meaningful
EPISODE 32: Carmenere – Chile’s Clandestine-Turned-Flagship GrapeToday we kick off a monthly series into specific wine varieties and regions starting with a look into Chile’s clandestine-turned-flagship grape called Carmenere. Initially it was thought to be extinct after the phylloxera decimated Bordeaux’s vineyards in the 19th century. However, Carmenère was rediscovered in Chile in the mid 1990s and since then has been […]
EPISODE 31: Rodolfo Guzmán of Boragó on Chile’s Endemic Ingredients & Culinary Heritage“Boragó’s food is about the momentum of the Chilean terroir.” - Rodolfo Guzmán
EPISODE 30: How to Plan a Trip to Napa“Most places are better enjoyed by going deep and getting to know the place than rushing through” - Liz Caskey
EPISODE 29: Tashi dos Santos on Traveling with the Stars"The pulse of astrology is that confirmation that we're so much more than just what we think we are." - Tashi dos Santos
From our Journal
IN SEARCH OF FLAVOR, EPISODE 40: Ray Isle on Sustainability & The Human Element in Wine
In this episode of ‘In Search of Flavor,’ Liz chats with renowned wine writer and wine editor of Food & Wine Magazine, Ray Isle, to discuss his recent book “The World in a Wine Glass” and his journey from academia to becoming a prominent figure in wine journalism. Ray shares his insights on sustainable, organic, […]
READ MORE
A Local’s Guide to Visiting Napa
Nestled in Northern California an hour north of San Francisco, the Napa Valley is renowned worldwide for its exceptional wines and picturesque landscapes. Spanning approximately 30 miles long and 5 miles wide, this verdant region boasts over 400 wineries. The Mediterranean climate and diverse soils create ideal conditions for growing premium wine grapes, particularly […]
READ MORE
IN SEARCH OF FLAVOR, EPISODE 39: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone through Travel
In this solo episode, Liz shares about navigating an uncertain life moment and confronting that fear of the unknown. How can travel sharpen these life skills on the road and at home? We dig into that in this episode. Travel provides the ultimate opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. From […]
READ MORE