This week on Hosbrutality we discuss harvest 2021, update you on our wine project and give you some guidelines for visiting during harvest.
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This week on Hosbrutality we are joined by Thomas Savre of Lingua Franca Winery. We discuss his path from making wine in France as a 15 year-old to making wine for Lingua Franca - a winery co-owned by the great sommelier Larry Stone. Also - The Olympics, MLB All Star Game and the Willamette Valley gains an important distinction.
We tried 3 highly-rated Portland pizza restaurants and we give you our take.
This week on Hosbrutality we sit down with Rachel Adams, founder of Assemblage - an organization created to support underrepresented populations in the wine/hospitality industry. We talk about her goals, challenges, inspirations and successes while working in the wine industry as a LGBTQ person.
Also: Sha'Carri Richardson, UFC, Wesley's heartbreak and oh boy was it hot.
This week on Hosbrutality, we interview Tom Fitzpatrick of Elevee Winegrowers. We learn that Tom is a dirty liar, that he knows a lot about the phenolic behavior of grapes and that his dog is too large to carry. We also discuss the record setting heat in Willamette, an excellent industry pool party and what is a sport?
The Hosbrutality boys ventured to the Big Apple to taste it's wares and have some laughs. Find out what we did right and what we did wrong!
This week we sat down for our final episode of season 1, with Christian DeBenedetti, owner/operator of Wolves and People Farmhouse Brewery. We learned about his life growing up on the family farm, the history of the community, his experience working at the olympics as a journalist, published work, whats new and exciting at W&P and much more.
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We sit down with the owner of Ruddick/Wood - Paul Losch and discuss his path to opening a restaurant in Newberg, his philanthropic efforts in the community and more.
Best spots for a cocktail in the Willamette Valley? We'll tell ya!
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This week on Hosbrutality we sit down with Andrew Beckham of Beckham Estate and pick his brain on not just making wine with amphora pots but making the pots themselves. We also un-expertly recommend spots in the Willamette Valley for art lovers.
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We take you through our pruning process. It's probably wrong but we're doing it anyway!
Top 5 things you need to know before going wine tasting in Willamette
Stefan complains about US soccer
Lil Nas X Devil sneakers?
Hiring in Willamette is pretty tough right now because people have left the industry
We make a glorious return this week with Yamhill County Commissioner - Casey Kulla. He discusses some of the projects he's been working on, surfing and future goals for Yamhill County.
Stefan went to Hawaii and ate many things.
Wesley and Stefan get the first shot and more COVID talk.
The challenges of booking tastings for large groups and why wineries are being careful about it.
Jenna White of The Dundee Hotel shows off the amazing renovation that took place in the former Inn at Red Hills space.
We highlight the best hotel options in the Willamette Valley and maybe have an anecdote or two...
Part of Oregon wants to secede
Adelshiem's 50th Anniversary video series is cool and...
Wandavision!
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We sit down with Kristen Kidney of Good Company Cheese Bar and Bistro and hear about her cheese journey.
- Cheese mafia?
- Choosing the right cheese
- Top Spots for Cheese Lovers in the Willamette Valley
- What is your favorite sandwich cheese? Cheese board cheese?
- Celebrity boxing? Willamette fight league?
- Open for indoor service
We sit down with two of the new owners of Honey Pie Pizza in Newberg.
- Buying a restaurant during a pandemic
- Best pizza in the Willamette Valley
- Our favorite pizza of all time
- Pruning has begun at the vineyard
- Sport minute
- Willamette Valley ice/snow storm
Being a professional and full-time entertainer for the majority of his life, Jermaine’s charismatic energy and passion for music is a dynamic force to witness on stage. From smooth and sultry R&B croonings, to chill Hip Hop flows, Jermaine’s main joy is bringing a smile to your face and a shake to your hips. You can regularly catch him performing all around Portland as a solo loop-artist.
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The Meltdown is a Yamhill County fundraiser where local restaurants create a special grilled cheese sandwich and a percentage of the sales go towards YCAP - a local nonprofit. We taste test 8 of the sandwiches and choose our favorites.
Hope for reopening?
Barstool raising money for restaurants.
Veronique Drouhin takes you on a scooter tour.
The Yamhill County Commissioners vote 2-1 to withdrawal the application that would result in the Westsider Trail development
Jillian Bradshaw of Beaux Freres Vineyards host the podcast this week. She talks about her personal journey - ending up at Beaux Freres and gives us a little Beaux Freres history.
We also discuss who could be considered Willamette Valley "royalty" if such a thing existed.
Westco Wine update on logo and process
UFC and MLB hall of fame in our sports minute
Wesley loses a friend
Game Stop insanity
We visit with Colin Fischer of Killdeer Distillery located outside of Newberg, Oregon. Topics:
- How he went from vagabond/jack-of-all trades to a full-time distiller
- Bourbon, Rye, Gin, etc.
- McGregor vs Poirier and Max Halloway fights
- Westco Wine update on labels, TTB and bank account
- Nomen Wine Company and their alternative packaging
- Amanda Gorman's poem at the inauguration