Postcards in a Glass shares an unpretentious world of wine, believing that every good wine "takes you somewhere." This series of audio postcards from great wine regions around the world is hosted by James Beard Award-winning journalist and WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Certified Educator Lyn Farmer. In conversations with winemakers and many others who love wine, Lyn brings out the passion and joy people have for the beverage, and every now and then manages to include a discussion of spirits, beer, sake and the arts. You don't need to be an expert to share the passion for wine and food at the heart of this podcast focusing equally on geographical as well as cultural terroir.
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Postcards in a Glass shares an unpretentious world of wine, believing that every good wine "takes you somewhere." This series of audio postcards from great wine regions around the world is hosted by James Beard Award-winning journalist and WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Certified Educator Lyn Farmer. In conversations with winemakers and many others who love wine, Lyn brings out the passion and joy people have for the beverage, and every now and then manages to include a discussion of spirits, beer, sake and the arts. You don't need to be an expert to share the passion for wine and food at the heart of this podcast focusing equally on geographical as well as cultural terroir.
Portugal's Douro Valley was the world's first geographically delimited wine region when its boundaries were set out in the mid-1700s. For three centuries, Port has been intertwined with tradition but today, the region and the wines are changing. Exceptional dry white and red table wines are produced in the region and the variety of sweet fortified wines available beckons wine lovers to discover new flavors and styles. On this episode of Posatcards in a Gloass, we visit the Douro Valley and explore the region and its wine styles with Ana Rato of Ramos Pinto, a dynamic family-run port house owned by another family company, Champagne Louis Roederer.
Winemaker Ana Maria Cumsillé of Chile's Carmen winery joins host Lyn Farmer to talk about the diversity of the country's terroirs and the joy of bringing an artisanal, boutique aesthetic to a large winery.
One of the OGs of California Wine, Greg La Follette, is the guest on this episode of Postcards in a Glass. He shares snapshots from his more than 50 years as "the vine whisperer," a complete wine creator who is never happier than in dusty overalls and boots caked with soil from a new vineyard. If you want an insider's view of how great wine comes about, Greg La Follette is the man to tell its story, on Postcards in a Glass.
Winemaker Adrien Pélissié has created a stunning winery by revisiting French history and planting grapes at the Versailles, the palace of the Sun King just outside Paris. Conventional wisdom says this area is too far north to fully ripen wine grapes, but it would seem the Sun King's radiance is enough to create some elegant vintages. You can hear about it directly from La Bouche du Roi and founder Adrien Pélissié.
Greg Lambrecht is a medical device inventor who fell in love with wine and managed to use his expertise as an inventor ("I'm very good with needles," he says) to create the Coravin, a wine preservation device that has revolutionized the tasting experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike. How did the Coravin (originally called "the Wine Mosquito") come about, how does the inventor use it, what are the best wines to use it on? These questions and more are answered in this engaging conversation with a master inventor and storyteller, Greg Lambrecht.
The career of American winemaker Paul Hobbs neatly spans 50 years of shifting influences in the world of wine. Hobbs owns wineries on four continents and, between northern and southern hemispheres, has more than 80 harvests to his credit. In this conversation with host Lyn Farmer, Paul Hobbs gives special attention to the first French-California wine joint venture, and the rise of Malbec in Argentina, and he shares a inspiring passion for wine.
Champagne Pommery Chef de Cave (chief winemaker) Clément Pierlot stops by to chat with host Lyn Farmer about all things Champagne - how global warming is affecting the wine styles and quality of the region, trends in Champagne and why Champagne Houses (the brands) produce so many different wines. Love bubbles? Pommery is one of the classic houses in the region, and this visit with Clément offers a refreshing take on a great wine!
In sharing an audio postcard from Provence, host Lyn Farmer talks with legendary wine producer Jean-Guillaume Prats about his career in Bordeaux, in China and now in the South of France with a new rose, Roseblood. It's a delicious conversation!
Gérard Bertrand is not only the world's leading biodynamic vintner, he is an exceptionally creative winemaker. He joins host Lyn Farmer to talk about the soul of the vineyard, the versatility of orange wine, and why everything in wine comes down to detail.
The inaugural episode of Postcards in a Glass features educator and journalist Lyn Farmer conversing about Pinot Noir with one of the grape's most fervent champions, winemaker Heidi von der Mehden of Merry Edwards Vineyards and Winery. The conversation touches on Russian River's unique character and challenges and advantages of cool climate wine growing not only for Pinot Noir but also Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
The trailer promoting Lyn Farmer's Postcards in a Glass podcast. Every good wine takes you somewhere, and we're here to show you all the sights and flavors.
Postcards in a Glass shares an unpretentious world of wine, believing that every good wine "takes you somewhere." This series of audio postcards from great wine regions around the world is hosted by James Beard Award-winning journalist and WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Certified Educator Lyn Farmer. In conversations with winemakers and many others who love wine, Lyn brings out the passion and joy people have for the beverage, and every now and then manages to include a discussion of spirits, beer, sake and the arts. You don't need to be an expert to share the passion for wine and food at the heart of this podcast focusing equally on geographical as well as cultural terroir.
