Straight Talk Episode 24: Chef Daniel Boulud on Legacy, 'The Bear' and Being American
On location at Daniel, the French culinary icon talks about what it means to be a chef today, his commitment to mentorship …
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Straight Talk Episode 23: 'Promiscuous' Farming with Napa's Meghan Zobeck
The Burgess Cellars winemaker tells us about her journey from the NFL to Chile's Clos Apalta to Michel Rolland's team in …
Straight Talk Episode 22: James Hall on Buying Back Patz & Hall
The California wine pioneer and Chardonnay icon tells us about owning his own winery—for the second time! Plus, host …
Straight Talk Episode 21: Salvestrin Winemaker Natalie Winkler, Plus … the World's Strongest Wine Thieves?!
The Napa Cabernet star tells us about her Oregon Pinot Noir epiphany, and why winemakers should be in the vineyards. Also …
Straight Talk Episode 20: The Blocking and Tackling of Wine with Dan Petroski
Host James Molesworth interviews the founder of Massican Wines about selling his brand to Gallo, the promise of Pinot …
Season 2 of Wine Spectator's ‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Debuts with Guest Paul Hobbs
Host James Molesworth interviews the international winemaking star on his New York and Mondavi roots, his South American …
‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 15: The Chuck Wagner Interview with Marvin R. Shanken
An exclusive interview with the Caymus Vineyards legend and more. Plus, bonus episode full interview with Maya Dalla Valle
‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 14: Sarah Jessica Parker’s New Zealand Wine Journey
Actress, producer and New Zealand wine pro Sarah Jessica Parker opens up about her journey into New Zealand wine with her …
‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 11: Our 2023 Restaurant Awards, with Chef Thomas Keller
Legendary French Laundry and Per Se chef Thomas Keller joins Wine Spectator executive editor Jeffery Lindenmuth for an …
‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 10: California Chardonnay All-Stars
Grapegrowing legend Larry Hyde, Kistler winemaker Jason Kesner and Arista and Ferren winemaker Matt Courtney tackle the …
‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 9: 2022 Bordeaux Preview and Pinot Pioneer Tony Soter
California and Oregon winemaking legend Tony Soter shares his passion for Pinot Noir, plus, we're joined by Auberge Resorts …
‘Straight Talk’ Podcast Episode 8: Kings of France
Romanée-Conti's Aubert de Villaine, southern France star Gérard Bertrand and NBA Hall of Famer Tony Parker join the …