The Porróncast

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The Porróncast

A Wine, Spirits and Non-Alc. Drinks Podcast w/ Ryan Looper

11 episodes

9 hours ago

Send us a text Bàrbara Mesquida Mora is a biodynamic wine producer on the island of Mallorca. Bàrbara Mesquida Mora shares the rich winemaking tradition of Mallorca and how her winery, Mesquida Mora, champions indigenous grape varieties on this stunning Mediterranean island. We explore beyond the beaches and tourist spots to discover the authentic culture and terroir that make Mallorcan wines unique. The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaison...

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Episodes (11/11)

The Porróncast

The Secret Soul of Mallorca: Wines of the Mediterranean Breeze from Mesquida Mora

6 months ago

34 minutes

The Porróncast

T.O.S Distillery: A Grain-to-Glass French Whisky Story

Send us a text Stéphane Bogaert is one of the founders of T.O.S Distillerie, a Craft French Whisky, Geniévre and Eau-de-Vie distiller near the Belgian border in the Hauts-de-France. Stéphane reveals the hidden treasures within the canon of French spirits, particularly quality eau-de-vie de bière and the ancient classic spirit of the area, Geniévre. He also charts the future of French Whisky and its growing allure in international markets, including the US. Follow us on IG: ...

1 year ago

30 minutes

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The Artistic Alchemy of Gin and Vermouth: A Flavorful Journey with Stefan from BCN

Send us a text BCN is a distillery and spirits project in Priorat, Spain that makes Craft Mediterranean Gin, and Artisan Vermouth. CEO Stefan Lismond unveils his artistic approach to crafting gin and vermouth. Imagine gin-making as painting, where each bottle is a canvas, and balance, soul, and emotion are the strokes that bring it to life. Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast and @theporroncast The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper --------- For deeper i...

1 year ago

29 minutes

The Porróncast

Tina Vaughn of Eulalie, a 3-star NY Times Restaurant and Jewel Box of Hospitality

Send us a text Tina Vaughn and her Chef/Partner/Husband Chip Smith received a 3-star NY times review in January of 2024 for their restaurant Eulalie, a jewel-box of hospitality in Tribeca. In this episode, Tina recounts her journey from Rockette to restaurants, the mission of hospitality and how to pair wine fearlessly from a place of learning and gastronomy. If a restaurant with only a phone number for reservations (no reservation system like Resy or Open table) that leads to a notoriously...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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The Future of Rioja: Telmo Rodríguez on History, Family Heritage and a Terroir-Driven Revival

Send us a text In this podcast, Telmo Rodriguez transports us through time, sharing how the vibrant spirit of the land beckoned his family to the winegrowing tradition against any logic in the 1960's at the iconic family estate called Remelluri. The tale unfolds, revealing ancient roots, a learning journey uncovering the nearly lost terroirs of Spain and contemporary resurgence as we peer into Telmo's captivating history and the familial bonds entwined with the land that inspired him.&n...

1 year ago

34 minutes

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Is this the Most In-Depth Galician Wine Podcast Ever? It depends. Featuring Noah Chichester

Send us a text Fresh off a four year stint in living in Galicia and Rioja, Noah Chichester gives an insider's picture of the history and importance of the terroirs and wines of Galicia. In this episode, we wade into the depths of Galicia's viticultural renaissance, where historical vineyards are being tenderly nursed back to life by the hands of dedicated revivalists like Telmo Rodríguez, Luis Anxo, Emilio Rojo, and more. Noah guides us through a land where the supernatural weaves seam...

1 year ago

44 minutes

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Wine Tales of Salt, Stones and the Sea: An Albariño Masterclass w/ Manu and Encarna Méndez of Do Ferreiro

Send us a text The superstar siblings, Manuel and Encarna Méndez from the iconic Albariño producer, Do Ferreiro give a masterclass on Albariño, the history of winemaking in Galicia, and their deep family history in Rías Baixas. They go in-depth breaking down the various bottlings from their historic estate - including the bottling from their home vineyard dating back to at least 1790 (WTW!!!) that is bottled separately in select vintages and labeled '"Cepas Vellas." In this episode we...

1 year ago

36 minutes

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Teruel exists! Juanvi tells the wine story from a nearly forgotten place...

Send us a text Discover how a region marked by a population decrease from the Spanish Civil War is being transformed into a new and exciting wine-growing area on the edge of viticulture through the personal project of Juanvi Alcañiz in his hometown of Rubielos de Mora in Teruel, the southernmost province within the historic and regal area of Aragón, Spain. Through the incredibly rare Miguel de Arco grape, along with old-vine Garnacha and Tempranillo, this project, Juanvi Viticultor, is grow...

1 year ago

23 minutes

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French Whisky is Coming! A Spirited Adventure into the Next Big Thing in Spirits with Annie Beebe-Tron

Send us a text Talented and NPR-voiced De Maison Spirits/NoLo manager, Annie Beebe-Tron, decodes the future of French whisky in the US by drawing a circle around the next important narrative in the landscape of artisan spirits by highlighting one of the great up-and-coming French Whisky Distilleries on the scene: T.O.S. Distillery in the Hauts-de-France - a young venture already making waves within the sea of the whisky world. Quietly, French whiskey has experienced a remarkable transformat...

2 years ago

27 minutes

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A Meditative Masterclass Uncovering the Magic of Priorat w/ Jose Mas Barberá of Costers del Priorat

Send us a text Winemaker and Master of Wine candidate Jose Mas gives a masterclass on Priorat through the lens of Costers del Priorat, an important producer in Priorat committed to preserving the history of this special place by honoring the deep traditions, indigenous grapes, and practices of the past in order to pass the history of Priorat along to future generations. From the ancient Arabs and Carthusian monks to the magical slate soils on steep slopes and varied local grapes, this...

2 years ago

34 minutes

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A Deep Dive into the Craft of Flavorful Non-Alcoholic Beverages with Murray Paterson of Muri Drinks

Send us a text Murray Paterson is the founder of Muri Drinks (@MuriDrinks), a revolutionary Non-Alcoholic Fermented Blends company in Copenhagen making indescribable and delicious drinks that are leading the flavor charge in the white-hot NA (No ABV) marketplace. In this engaging and insightful conversation, Murray shares the challenges of crafting non-alcoholic beverages that do not compromise on flavor. He discusses the drawbacks of traditional de-alcoholization methods, introduces us...

2 years ago

11 minutes