In Search of Flavor is a podcast hosted by Liz Caskey, co-founder of Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences, a travel design firm, crafting culinary, wine, and design journeys in the Americas from California to South America. Passionate about all things food, wine, travel, and design, each episode features an industry trailblazer who brings their passion and journey to the table sharing insights and stories in a relaxed style. Get ready to dial into your wanderlust and be inspired!
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In Search of Flavor is a podcast hosted by Liz Caskey, co-founder of Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences, a travel design firm, crafting culinary, wine, and design journeys in the Americas from California to South America. Passionate about all things food, wine, travel, and design, each episode features an industry trailblazer who brings their passion and journey to the table sharing insights and stories in a relaxed style. Get ready to dial into your wanderlust and be inspired!
Episode 40: Ray Isle on Sustainability & The Human Element in Wine
In Search of Flavor
1 hour 14 minutes 16 seconds
1 year ago
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, and biodynamic wine practices, the evolving wine industry, and the timeless appeal of wine amidst modern challenges such as cocktails and cannabis. He discusses the emphasis on quality over mass production and the cultural importance of wine and offers some insights as to how consumers can start to understand the difference between organic, biodynamic, natural and terroir wines.Ray also highlights storytelling in wine writing and the significance of knowing your wine producers.
01:09 From Academia to Wine Writing
05:55 Evolution of Wine at Food & Wine Magazine
13:19 The Inspiration Behind 'The World in a Wine Glass'
21:08 Understanding Sustainable Wine Terminology
38:13 How He Chose the Wine Producers in ‘The World in a Wine Glass'
42:01 The Human Element & Storytelling in Winemaking
46:42 Exploring Emerging Wine Regions around the world (ie not Italy or France)
59:11 The Future of Wine and Its Challenges
01:02:04 Finding and Enjoying Affordable Quality Wines, some tips!
01:05:16 What's Next for Ray
In Search of Flavor
In Search of Flavor is a podcast hosted by Liz Caskey, co-founder of Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences, a travel design firm, crafting culinary, wine, and design journeys in the Americas from California to South America. Passionate about all things food, wine, travel, and design, each episode features an industry trailblazer who brings their passion and journey to the table sharing insights and stories in a relaxed style. Get ready to dial into your wanderlust and be inspired!
