and the meaningful
- Episode 20: What is Terroir, exactly?
The finest wines offer clarity, distinctiveness, grace, balance, deliciousness, complexity, modesty, persistence, and sometimes even a little paradox. Today to kick off a new season, we dig into a theme that we discuss time and time again: terroir. Terroir is a term that is increasingly used in any ‘origin’ or craft product, so we […]
- Episode 18 (Part II ) : Olive oil as a way of life with Carola Dümmer
“Olive oil is an alive product. It’s not a commodity or refined fat. That is part of my mission, to educate on how to use olive oil.”
- Episode 17 (Part I ) : Olive oil as a way of life with Carola Dümmer
“Olive oil is an alive product. It’s not a commodity or refined fat. That is part of my mission, to educate on how to use olive oil.”
- Episode 16: Meet the Chilean Dream Weaver, Catalina Marin of TREKO
“Treko wants to achieve contemporary designs for life. We want these pieces to be sustainable and even pass from generation to generation.”
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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 MOREA 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 MOREIN 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 […]
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