DOTJ - Drinking On The Job
DOTJ- 'Drinking On The Job' is a toast to the culture of food, wine and life. It’s like you’re one barstool away from a conversation you can’t stop listening to. Grab a glass before last call.
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253 episodes
Episode 259: Kazumi Wines founder Michelle Sakazaki may be the fresh voice Napa needs. Her Cabernet Sauvignon pays homage to classic styles, while her Koshu—a thousand-year-old Japanese varietal—redefines excellence in white wine.
Kazumi Wines embodies California’s spirit of innovation with its groundbreaking Napa Valley Koshu wine. The ancient Koshu grape first arrived in Japan over a thousand years ago via the Silk Road and is almost exclusively grown in th...
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Episode 258:Sixth-generation vintner Albéric Bichot leads Maison Albert Bichot, crafting organic wines from premier Burgundy terroirs, from Richebourg Grand Cru to Chablis. He also discusses Burgundy's place in today's wine market.
Albert Bichot is one of Burgundy's most historic and respected wine houses, founded in 1831. What makes their wines special:The house is currently run by the 6th generation of the Bichot family, maintaining family traditions while embracing mod...
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Episode 257:In the early 1900s, Bacanora—Sonora's legendary agave spirit—was forced into prohibition. Decades later, visionary Rodrigo Bojorquez Bours would introduce his single-estate Bacanora. Agave enthusiasts, this is one story you won't want to miss.
Today, Kilinga stands as a rare single-estate Bacanora producer, where every step—from harvest to bottling—happens on-site. Like a master cognac maker, Rodrigo crafts each batch to showcase the distinctive character of each harvest, creating a ...
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Episode 256: Tom Macy, co-founder of Social Hour RTD Cocktails, shares his "mad scientist" obsession with crafting the best cocktails on the market today. He takes us on an incredible journey to raise the bar and set a new standard for cocktails.
Tom Macy has won more awards in Punch Magazine’s Ultimate Blind Cocktail Tastings than any other bartender. He is on a mission to help people drink better cocktails. He served as the beverage director at Clover Club for 8 years. During that tim...
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Episode 255:Jason Wise, acclaimed for his wine documentaries and award-winning films, is set to release his latest project-Ghosts of Napa Valley- this week. This spine-chilling film delves into the eerie history of abandoned wineries and their spirits.
Ghosts of Napa Valley, the latest masterpiece from James Beard Award-winning director Jason Wise, premieres this week in New York City. This haunting documentary explores abandoned wineries and the spectral legends that linger within their wall...
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Episode 254: Brian Talley of Talley Vineyards joins me to explore the true meaning of sustainability—and how Wine Can Save The World! After 38 harvests, he certainly has a few words of wisdom to share.
The Talley family began farming vegetables in the Arroyo Grande Valley in 1948 and expanded into vineyards in 1982. With deep roots in agriculture, their family business has flourished. Today, Talley Vineyards produces world-class wines that de...
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Episode 253: Brandi Bowles, Co-founder of Boss Molly Bourbon, shares the story of how three women met at a poker table, created a fantastic whiskey and went on to win a Double Gold Medal.
Boss Molly, an old ranching term for a stubborn female mule, embodies the spirit of determination and leadership. She may be a bit bossy, but she gets the job done. If you're tired of chasing elusive Pappy allocations and hunting for Blanton's,...
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Why are Wellfleet Oysters so wicked good?! Let’s go to the source with two local heroes and talk merrior.
I just finished up another great vacation to my spiritual homeland Wellfleet, Mass. Why are their Oysters in a class by themselves? Let’s do a deep dive and here from two local experts. If you love Oysters, check out Episode 215 with the ...
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Episode 252: Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine, interviews Jesse Katz from Aperture Cellars. He has learned from the best producers in the world—Pétrus and Screaming Eagle to name a few, and is ready to share his story.
Jesse Katz made himself into one of the most respected wine professionals in California. He was the first winemaker ever to be included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, a Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker, and has been named a Wine Sp...
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Episode 251: Guest host Audrey Frick, top wine journalist for Jeb Dunnuck, interviews wine making pioneer Dan Petroski of Massican. Two wine stars under the same sky.
Dan Petroski goes deep on this years' harvest, his love of coffee, football and AI Dan Petroski serving great cocktails in the Metaverse.Logo on to Massican Wines for more info and to purchase wine.
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Episode 250: Kate Webb is the CEO/Co-Founder of Sun Moon Rising. She’s a Certified Sommelier and Astrology lover, bringing together two ancient arts: astrology and winemaking.
“We are born at a given moment, in a given place and, like vintage years of wine, we have the qualities of the year and of the season of which we are born.- Carl Jung said it, Sun Moon Rising puts it in the bottle. A sommelier, an a...
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Episode 249: Pascaline Lepeltier is not just a Master Sommelier; she is a globally recognized authority on wine. Beyond her extensive expertise, she truly understands the power of human connection.
Pascaline Lepeltier MS is a powerhouse in the beverage industry, with an impressive array of accomplishments that are too numerous to list here. In addition to her remarkable achievements, she is a partner at Chambers Street Restaurant, where f...
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Episode 248: Nick Mautone is an Author, Hospitality Guru, and mentor to many—from Gramercy Tavern to the Rainbow Room, he has seen it all.
Nick Mautone’s resume in hospitality speaks for itself. He’s built iconic restaurants from the ground up and created Hospitality Sabermetrics-think Money Ball for Hospitality. More info at:
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Episode 247: How does a kid from Champagne become the Senior Winemaker at Stags' Leap Winery? It's an incredible, winding journey to one of Napa's most iconic wineries.
The history of the Stags’ Leap Winery goes all the way back to 1872. The original wine Cave was built in 1892. The stories are boundless and the wines are classic Napa. Click below for the deep dive.
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Episode 246: Two Loire legends, Lise Jousset and Sebastien David, join me to discuss why the Loire Valley continues to offer some of the most incredible wines in the world and still affordable. Chenin Blanc and Cab Franc lovers this is your show.
Bertrand, a former soldier, and Lise, a Parisian sommelier, relocated to Montlouis-sur-Loire in 2003 and now produce some of the region's finest wines. Sébastien David family's estate in St. Nicolas de Bourgueil dates back to 1634, specia...
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Episode 245: Woody Hambrecht is a third generation farmer and winemaker based in Dry Creek Valley. Woody and his friend Justin Kan decided to launch a family of non-alcoholic wine. What’s the secret to its success? Take a listen.
Woody is an innovator and entrepreneur. He has seen the wine side of the business through multiple lenses. Today he shares his insights and wisdom and why sparkling is the way to go when it comes to non-alcoholic wines.Check out the l...
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Episode 244:Here’s a secret, LaRina is the best Italian food in New York. Incredible pasta, grass fed beef, whole roasted fish, insane wine list and the service is like a hug from an old friend.
Discover one of New York’s best-kept secrets: LaRina Restaurant. Chef Silvia is one of the few female Italian chefs in NYC and every bite of her pasta is crafted in-house using Italian flour, Visionary Director Luca sets an unmatche...
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The Redux: The Black Wine Guy Experience Podcast Host MJ Towler joins me to talk wine, race in America and our love of music.
The Black Wine Guy Experience is an essential voice in the podcast world. It's also cool as shit to be known as TBWG. I love his interview style, from Randall Graham to basketball legend JJ Redick and Gary V. It's all here, click t...
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Episode 243: Kimberly Cavoores is the Wine Director for Family Meal at Blue Hill. Her journey began unconventionally, as a self-educated wine connoisseur who traveled the globe. She reminds us all to embrace the joy of wine and ditch the pretentiousness.
Kimberly’s unconditional desire to self educate lured her across the world to work as a cellar hand in Australia. She then jumped off to Napa to catch one more harvest that year before she landed at Hedges Family Estate in Washington. Countless...
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Episode 242: Scott Eddy is an Innovator, Trend Setter, Globe Trotter, Entrepreneur and Brand Builder. He lives outside the lines and has a life most people would envy.
Scott Eddy has become the ‘go-to’ digital guy for the travel industry and brand building. After living in Europe and Asia for 17 years, Scott fell in love with several different cultures and recognized the value of creating lasting relationship...
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Episode 241: SF Chronicle named Laura Brennan Bissell a winemaker to watch for her Inconnu wines. I see a legend in the making. Her new Columbia Gorge wines, Aitia, are about to launch and are stunning. Watch out world. You heard it here first.
I can’t say enough about how special these wines are. Her wines are a beautiful symphony, a perfect poem that captures that moment. I’m just going to use Laura’s own words here. "Just like my life, I wish for my wines to be dist...
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Episode 240: Dominick Purnomo, owner of Dominick Purnomo restaurant group, wanted to bring a world class wine program to Albany. He’s done that and more. His accolades are too many to list. Albany is in the house!
At 25 years of age, Dominick Purnomo was elected to President of the New York State Restaurant Association, the youngest President in the history of the state organization. Wine Spectator has praised his Wine list since 2004 as a Best of ...
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Episode 239:From Couture to Head Sommelier at Michelin-starred Marea, Liz Nicholson embodies hospitality, she now owns Frankly Wine & Spirit Shop and the remarkable wine bar Della’s. Let’s start at the beginning.
If you want to check out one of the best Wine Bar’s in NYC, you must stop by Della’s. This jewel box is as good as it gets for real wine lovers AND you can always pop next door to Frankly Wine & Spirit Shop and grab a bottle for the w...
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Top pick:New York Times wine critic, Eric Asimov, reminisces about his famous '$25 And Under' column, the death threats he received and the gritty nineties.
Eric Asimov has been the chief wine critic of The New York Times since 2004. He’s been writing about wine, food and restaurants for The Times for more than 30 years. His column is a must follow if you love wine.
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Episode 238: Guest host Mr Pete steps in and interviews Ken Dashow, a disc jockey at New York City's WAXQ "Q104.3" classic rock radio station. We got some stories to tell.
It’s all here...Drinking, Paul McCartney, Golf..MacGowan. Ken Dashow has written several plays, a collection of which was published by Dramatists Play Ser...
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