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The Connected Table Live

Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more. Melanie and David are the insatiably curious culinary couple who are always in search of a great story to share with their listeners. They bring a fresh approach to spotlighting industry movers and shakers and exploring the pleasures of the

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44:22

Poderi Boscarelli, Montepulciano- Rooted in Family

The Connected Table Live ·

2025/03/19

Poderi Boscarelli (meaning “little forest”) is in Tuscany’s picturesque winemaking area of Montepulciano. In 1962 Egidio Corradi, a Genovese businessman, purchased the farms to grow grapes and make family wines. His daughter, Paola de Ferrari Corradi expanded and established the winery with her late husband. Paola’s sons, Luca and Nicolò now work with her. Boscarelli produces acclaimed Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG red wines. Another standout is its Famille Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo DOC.The

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37:23

Tenuta di Artimino, DOCG Carmignano-"Villa of 100...

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2025/03/12

Known as the "Villa of 100 Chimneys," Tenuta di Artimino, built in 1596, served as the hunting lodge for Count Ferdinando de’ Medici. Acquired in the 1980s by Olympic bicyclist, Giuseppe Olmo, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. Italy's smallest DOCG Carmignano in Tuscany produces elegant red wines blended with Sangiovese (50% min.) and Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc (20% max.). Annabella Pascale, CEO and granddaughter of Giuseppe Olmo, discusses its history and wines.The

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48:38

The Masters of Wine: Meet Peter McCombie

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2025/03/05

A Master of Wine for more than 25 years, Peter McCombie is a native New Zealander now living in London. After studying politics in college and traveling the world, McCombie worked in restaurants in Auckland and London and caught the wine bug. He worked in sales for several years before striking out on his own. McCombie is a sought-after consultant for restaurant wine lists, a frequent wine competition judge and lecturer. He serves as Co-Chair of the prestigious International Wine Challenge.The

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45:36

Behind the Byline with Wine Journalist Dave McIntyre

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2025/02/26

Dave McIntyre served as the wine critic for the Washington Post for 16 years where he covered timely industry topics including emerging regions and climate change and reviewed hundreds of wines. Now retired from both the newspaper and a separate career in public affairs, he continues his in-depth wine reporting on his Substack, Dave McIntyre’s WineLine, and as a columnist for The SOMM Journal. A DC area resident, McIntyre was an early advocate of Virginia wines and the Drink Local movement.The

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41:43

Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank- The State of the...

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2025/02/20

Rob McMillan, EVP & Founder, Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division, is a leading wine-business analyst in the U.S.A. and author of Silicon Valley Bank’s highly regarded annual State of the Wine Industry Report. His views are sought after and trusted by winery owners, journalists, entrepreneurs and investors. He has been named several times as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in the U.S. wine industry. McMillian discusses highlights from SVP's 2025 State of the Wine Industry Report.The

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49:41

Arvinder Vilkhu, Saffron Nola: Blending Flavors of...

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2025/02/13

Saffron Nola is the vision of husband and wife, Arvinder Vilkhu and Pardeep Vilkhu, blending Indian and New Orleans heritages and flavors into dishes that have attained high praise. Arvinder grew up in India to a family of engineers but chose a career in hospitality and moved to New Orleans in 1984.The Vilkhus cooked for friends, eventually establishing Saffron Nola Catering. They opened Saffron Nola restaurant in 2017. Their son, Ashwin Vilkhu, serves as Co-Executive Chef. www.saffronnola.comThe

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47:57

In DOC Collio, Robert Princic, Gradis'Ciutta,...

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2025/02/05

Gradis'Ciutta is a family-run winery in DOC Collio, a hilly region in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia known for producing exceptional terroir-driven white wines. Originally called Monsvini (Mountain of Wine), the farm dates to 1780. The Princic family started Gradis'Ciutta with five hectares in 1945 after World War II and now own close to 100. As a young boy, Robert Princic worked in the vineyards with his parents, Isidoro and Ivanka. He continues the family legacy and discusses Gradis'Ciutta's wines.The

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50:31

He's Called "The Flying Winemaker"- Michel Rolland

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2025/01/29

In his long career, Bordeaux-based oenologist, Michel Rolland, has consulted for over 150 wine estates in 14 countries, earning him the moniker, "The Flying Winemaker" He has overseen more than 50 vintages. At least 400 wine estates utilize the services of his laboratories located in France and Mendoza. Rolland discusses his work and his wineries in Argentina and South Africa.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio

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47:51

Clicking Glasses with Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO,...

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2025/01/22

Bartholomew Broadbent, is CEO of Broadbent Selections, a fine wine importer, and owner/founder of Broadbent, whose proprietary label includes fine Port, Madeira, wines from Portugal and California. He is an authority on Port and Madeira and frequent speaker on wine. Broadbent Selections imports many fine wines including Lebanon’s Chateau Musar, South Africa’s Sadie Family Wines and Australia’s Tyrell. He discusses his life in wine and his late father, wine critic/writer, Michael Broadbent.The

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51:22

Nathalie Dupree and Richard Grausman- Two Legends in...

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2025/01/15

Author, Educator, TV Show Host Nathalie Dupree authored 15 books on southern cooking and entertaining including "Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking." Recipient of Four James Beard Awards and numerous honors Dupree's work as an educator inspired legions of cooks. Richard Grausman founded Careers in the Culinary Arts (C-CAP) which has provided essential skills-training and career opportunities to over 370,000 students and raised $73 million in scholarships (2024). This show first aired in 2015.The

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50:12

What Are We Eating & Drinking in 2025? Trends To Watch.

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2025/01/08

Dirty sodas, freezer martinis, alcohol-free drinks, functional beverages, pistachios, kataifi, conchas, Turkish ice cream, stuffed croissants, Asian snacks and desserts, Yemeni coffee and Dubai chocolate bars. These are examples of foods and beverages we will be eating and drinking in 2025 according to the annual Trends Report jointly published by integrated marketing agencies, Carbonate Group and af&co. Candace MacDonald, cofounder and managing director of Carbonate, discusses findings.The

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49:33

Authors Toni-Tipton Martin & Morgan Bullard: When...

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2024/12/25

Southern cooking in the U.S.A. is diverse and culturally rich from state to state and community to community. Cook's Country Editors, Toni Tipton-Martin, an award-winning food journalist and author, and Morgan Bolling, recipe developer, producer and cast member, Cook's Country TV discuss the intersection of southern foodways and women's empowerment and their book, "When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes with Contributions from 70 Women" (America's Test Kitchen, Nov. 2024).The

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41:21

Sparkling Wines Around the World for the Holidays

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2024/12/19

Sparkling wines produced in the traditional method (methode champenoise) are made around world. Champagne remains the benchmark and a protected designation. But elsewhere in France one can find crémants made in the same method with second fermentation taking place in the bottle. Italy has Franciacorta DOCG, and Spain has Cava D.O. Melanie and David discuss sparkling wines from England, Argentina, Chile, South Africa and Austria, as well as a few Champagnes on their holiday sipping list.The Connected

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46:25

Philippe Guigal, E. Guigal- A Storied Rhône Valley...

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2024/12/11

Amid the steep vineyards of the Côte-Rôtie in the Northern Rhône Valley you will see signs bearing the name E. Guigal, a storied family producer founded in 1946 by Étienne Guigal. His son, Marcel, and grandson, Philippe Guigal have continued his legacy, overseeing production of E. Guigal wines in several Rhône Valley appellation including Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Philippe Guigal discusses the family history and the wines.The Connected

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51:01

Behind the Byline with Wine Journalist Felicity Carter

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2024/12/04

Felicity Carter is the founder of the Drinks Insider podcast, research and content consultancy, as well as Editorial Director of Areni Global, a fine wine think tank based in London. Previously, she was founding Executive Editor of The Drop at Pix, editorial consultant for Liv-ex, and Editor in Chief of Meininger’s Wine Business International. Carter is a versatile wine writer who tackles intricate topics with finesse, from the global business of wine to the connection between wine and health.The

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50:59

A Taste of Umbrian Wines & Truffles

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2024/11/27

Umbria is a verdant landlocked region of hilltop villages including Montefalco, Orvieto, the monastery town of Assisi and Spoleto, home to a renowned performing arts festival. The local cuisine features grilled meats, porchetta and pasta with black truffles paired with red wines made from Sagrantino di Montefalco and Sangiovese Grosso. Livia Colantonio, co-proprietor of Castello delle Regine winery, and Olga Urbani, Urbani Tartufi, supplier of Umbrian truffles, discuss the region, wine and food.The

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45:13

AYU Bakehouse: New Orleans Flavors in Flakey, Crusty...

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2024/11/20

Samantha Weiss and Kelly Jacques own AYU Bakehouse, a popular corner bakery in New Orleans' Marigny neighborhood. AYU is an Indonesian term for joy and a nod to Kelly's family heritage. Customers line up for AYU's flakey croissants, pillowy pastries and specialties such as muffaletta breadsticks laced with olives and salami, “shroom boom,” a mushroom-filled crusty pastry, chocolate babka knots and Boudin Boy, a hand-held pastry filled with boudin sausage and hard-boiled egg. Shipping available.The

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49:14

Silver Oak Cellars: Classic Cabernets & Family Run...

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2024/11/13

Silver Oak Cellars was founded by two people on a handshake in 1972. Ray Twomey Duncan was a visionary Colorado entrepreneur who saw potential investing in California farmland to grow grapes. Justin Meyer was a winemaker and Christian Brothers member. They built a legendary wine focused solely on Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley and Napa. Ray's son, David Duncan, CEO since 2002, continues the legacy and has led expansion with Twomey Winery to focus on Pinot Noir and OVID Napa Valley.The

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53:54

From Land to Sea with Sicily's Alessio Planeta, CEO...

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2024/11/06

Stewards of the land in Sicily since the 1600s (17 generations), the Planeta family's influence on the evolution of Sicilian wines is significant. Alessio Planeta, CEO, discusses his family’s history in Sicily, their role in focusing Sicily from bulk wine production to commercial bottling and the rediscovery and renaissance of Sicilian wines in the 21st century. Planeta has wine estates in five regions of Sicily: Menfi, Vittoria, Noto, Etna and Capo Milazzo and produces award-winning olive oilsThe

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45:33

A Visit to Palmento Costanzo Winery- Etna- Sicily

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2024/10/30

Valeria Agosta is a family owner of Palmento Costanzo in Contrade Santo Spiritu in Sicily's Etna North region. Palmento Costanzo is a modern winery built into an 18th century stone palmento, an historic Etna winemaking structure. Valeria’s winemaker daughter, Serena, produces sublime Etna DOC wines from native Carricante bianco and Nerello Mascalese rosso sourced from specific contrade (production zones). Some vines date over 100 years. Open for tastings and lunch. @palmentocostanzoetnawineThe

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