At The Root Of It - mp3 - Heritage Radio Network

At the Root of It - Episode 1 - Croatian and Slovenian Wines with Kreso Petrokovic of Vinum Imports

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:03:43 -0000

Erin Fitzpatrick shares a conversation with Kreso Petrokovic of Vinum Imports, importers of Croatian and Slovenian wines, about wines of the region.

At the Root of It - Episode 2 - Amy Aiken

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:04:16 -0000

Erin Fitzpatrick shares a conversation with Amy Aiken of Meander Vineyards about her most recent vintage; a Sauvignon Blanc titled "Conspire".

At the Root of It - Episode 3 - Weinborse Fair

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:05:07 -0000

Erin Fitzpatrick travels to Germany to bring us interviews with the country's leading winemakers, recorded around the Weinborse Fair, a German trade fair featuring two hundred leading VDP wine estates and their 2008 releases.

At the Root of It - Episode 4 - Cognac 101 with Nicolas Palazzi

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:05:44 -0000

Erin hosts a talk and tasting with Nicolas Palazzi, a French cognac aficionado who makes France's finest cognacs available to restaurants across America.

At the Root of It - Episode 5 - Jon Priest of Etudes Wines

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:06:09 -0000

Erin hosts a session with Jon Priest, chief winemaker of Etudes Wines, on Etude's heritage and preservationist bent.

At the Root of It - Episode 6 - Thoreau Wine Society with Mary Taylor

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:06:43 -0000

Erin's hosts a talk with the Burgundy Maven, Mary Taylor, founder of the Thoreau Wine Society.

At the Root of It - Episode 7 - Enomatic Wine Preservation System

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:07:12 -0000

Erin gets to the bottom of the much-talked about Enomatic Wine System, with Brian Smith of CLO.

At the Root of It - Episode 8 - Tom Gannon of Rothmann's Steakhouse

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:07:47 -0000

Erin talks wine lists, the impact of the slumping economy on high-end wine sales, and whether cork is the best closure with Tom Gannon of Rothmann's Steakhouse.

At the Root of It - Episode 9 - Grant Phelps of Chile's Viu Manent Part 1

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:08:54 -0000

Erin talks with Grant Phelps, chief winemaker at Viu Manent in the Colchagua Valley, about flying winemaking and Chile as a winemaker's paradise. www.viumanent.cl

At the Root of It - At the Root of It - Episode 10 - Grant Phelps of Chile's Viu Manent Part 2

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:09:13 -0000

Part II of Erin's interview with Grant Phelps, Chief Winemaker for Viu Manent wines, Chile's Malbec forerunners.

At the Root of It - Episode 11 - Jonathan Russo Part 1

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:11:04 -0000

Erin shifts towards the organic wine movement with guest Jonathan Russo, publisher of the Organic Wine Journal. Conversation points include the establishment of Slow Foods USA, and the rewards of growing and drinking organically.

At the Root of It - Episode 12 - Jonathan Russo Part 2

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:11:09 -0000

This Week's At the Root of It features Part II of Erin's talk with Jonathan Russo of the Organic Wine Journal.

At the Root of It - Episode 13 - Jaime Smith

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:11:33 -0000

On this week's At the Root of It, Erin talks with Jaime Smith, professor of wine studies at UNLV, about eco-friendly closures and reducing the carbon footprint of wine production and distribution.

At the Root of It - Episode 14 - Dick Bessey Part 1

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:11:57 -0000

The first of a two-part At the Root of It series on fermentation: Erin interviews Roberta's resident bread master Dick Bessey to uncover the secrets behind yeast and the chemical processes that account for fermentation.

At the Root of It - Episode 15 - Dick Bessey Part 2

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:12:43 -0000

Part II of the At the Root of It fermentation mini-series with Dick Bessey, master breadmaker and general fermentation scientist.

At the Root of It - Episode 16 - Dave Hamburger

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:13:22 -0000

This week on At The Root Of It, Erin talks about wine tastings, flavor profiles, and wine vocabulary with Dave Hamburger.

At the Root of It - Episode 17 - Bill Bendelow of Sloan Wine Group

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:13:53 -0000

On this week's At the Root Of It, Erin interviews Bill Bendelow, founder of the Sloan Wine Group, an avant-garde wine distributor soon to offer restaurants and retailers one of the vastest and most eclectic wine lists in the world.

At the Root of It - Episode 18 - Brian DiMarco of Barterhouse Wines

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:14:23 -0000

This week on At The Root Of It, Erin talks about branding wine and private labels with the Owner & Managing Director of Barterhouse Wines, Brian DiMarco

At the Root of It - Episode 19 - Lee Campbell Part 1

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:14:55 -0000

On this week's At the Root of It, Part I of Erin's interview with Lee Campbell of Louis/Dressner Wine Selections. Topics covered: organic and biodynamic wines, the stigmas attached with these labels, and the expanding Dressner portfolio.

At the Root of It - Episode 20 - Lee Campbell Part 2

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:15:38 -0000

On this week's At the Root of It: Part II of Erin's two-part series with Lee Campbell of Louis/Dressner selections. Topics of conversation include Lee's stages with Italian and French wineries, the best bottle $20 can buy, and machine vs hand-harvesting.

At the Root of It - Episode 21 - Gary Dusek Part 1

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:16:02 -0000

On this week's At the Root of It, Erin sits down with Gary Dusek, the mastermind behind Roberta's wine program, to talk about the history of grapes, how wine made its way around the globe, and some little-known, yet remarkable grape varieties.

At the Root of It - Episode 22 - Gary Dusek Part 2

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:16:23 -0000

On this week's At the Root of It, Erin sits down with Gary Dusek, sommelier at Roberta's, for Part II of their discussion on the origins of wine. How did wine make its way to the new world? What are the most interesting grape varietals in the US today?

At the Root of It - Episode 23 - Joe Macari

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:16:56 -0000

On this week's At the Root of It, Erin interviews Joe Macari of Macari Vineyards in the North Fork of Long Island. Joe talks about the upcoming harvest season, the varietals that thrive in Long Island, and his ancillary beekeeping projects.

At the Root of It - Episode 24 - Tal Nadari of Bols Genever

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:17:32 -0000

On this week's At the Root of It, Erin brings us an interview and tasting from the field with Tal Nadari of Bols Genever. The pair talk about the history of genever, its flavor profiles, and what to expect from Bols Genever in the future.

At the Root of It - Episode 25 - Nicolas Palazzi Returns

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:18:31 -0000

This week, Erin is joined by cognac specialist Nicolas Palazzi who talks labeling, aging & what to do with a 200 year old bottle.

At the Root of It - Episode 26 - How Wine Ages with Tracey Ellen Kames

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:19:03 -0000

Ever feel confused at a wine tasting? Have no idea what tannins are? Special guest and instructor Tracey Ellen Kamens stops by At The Root Of It to discuss what makes wine taste the way it does, and why certain wines age better than others.

At the Root of It - Episode 27 - The Rise Of Riesling and German Wet Auctions with Justin Christoph

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:19:19 -0000

On this week's episode, Justin Christoph of Riesling AC talks about the versatile grape, German wine history & "wet" auctions.

At the Root of It - Episode 28 - Bagrationi Georgian Sparkling Wine

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:19:45 -0000

This week on At The Root Of It, Erin hosts the guys from Bagrationi to discuss the history and future of Georgian wine. Click here for more information

At the Root of It - Episode 29 - Speaking Sherry with Cesar Saldana

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:20:04 -0000

On this week's installment of At The Root Of It, Erin brings back a report on sherry from the field with Cesar Saldana, Director General of the Consejo Regulador.

http://www.sherrycouncil.org

At the Root of It - Episode 30 - Chateau Palmer with Thomas Duroux

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:20:30 -0000

On a very special At The Root of It, Erin Fitzpatrick is joined by Thomas Duroux of Chateau Palmer. Thomas tells us why the 09 Bordeaux vintage is going to blow people away, and what the French region has in common with Bulgari.

At the Root of It - Episode 31 - Eben Freeman

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:20:50 -0000

On this week's ATR, Erin speaks with molecular cocktail guru Eben Freeman.

At the Root of It - Episode 32 - Stanislas Henriot

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:21:25 -0000

This week on At The Root Of It, Erin Fitzpatrick is joined by Stanislas Henriot of Champagne Henriot. They discuss the Champagne region, family wine making tradition and terroir.

At the Root of It - Episode 33 - Washington State Wines with John Bookwalter

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:21:51 -0000

This week, John Bookwalter of Bookwalter Winery calls in from Columbia Valley to talk about Washington state wines. For more information check out www.bookwalterwines.com

At the Root of It - Episode 34 - Natural Science Organics with Stephen Storch Part 1

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:22:28 -0000

Erin Fitzpatrick digs into an earthy conversation with biodynamic farmer Stephen Storch on a cosmic edition of At The Root Of It - PART 1

At the Root of It - Episode 35 -Natural Science Organics with Stephen Storch Part 2

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:22:46 -0000

Erin Fitzpatrick digs into an earthy conversation with biodynamic farmer Stephen Storch on a cosmic edition of At The Root Of It - PART 2

At the Root of It - Episode 36 - Leblon Cachaca

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:23:28 -0000

This week, Erin is in the field as she interviews Gerry Schweitzer & Gilles Merlet of Leblon Cachaca

At the Root of It - Episode 37 - Groezinger's Wine Merchants

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:23:44 -0000

On this week's episode of At The Root of It, Erin hits the retail circuit with a call to Rick Beard from Groezingers Wine Merchants in Yountville

At the Root of It - Episode 38 - Kerin Auth of Tinto Fino

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:24:01 -0000

This week on At The Root Of It Kerin Auth of Tinto Fino talks about Rioja wine and emerging wine regions in Spain. Learn more at www.tinofino.com

At the Root of It - Episode 39 - Michael Polenske of Blackbird Vineyards

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:24:18 -0000

This week on At The Root of It, Erin Fitzpatrick talks with Michael Polenske of Blackbird Vineyards.

At the Root of It - Episode 40 - Le Marche

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:24:35 -0000

A special At The Root Of It program with Le Marche.

At the Root of It - Episode 41 - Liz Nicholson

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:24:57 -0000

This week's guest is Liz Nicholson of Resto, who talks about her recent trip to Italy.

At the Root of It - Episode 42 - Channing Daughters Winery

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:25:26 -0000

Christopher Tracy of Channing Daughters Winery

At the Root of It - Episode 43 - Anthony Nicalo of Farmstead Wines

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:25:42 -0000

Erin talks with Anthony Nicalo of Farmstead Wines about the local and traceable food movement and how it relates to wine. 50% off at http://buy.farmsteadwines.com. Enter code "heritage" at checkout!

At the Root of It - Episode 44 - Live From San Francisco

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:26:24 -0000

Erin talks malbec & Cahors live in San Francisco!

At the Root of It - Episode 45 - Ken Payton of www.reignofterroir.com

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:26:35 -0000

Erin talks to Ken Payton about his website Reign Of Terroir

At the Root of It - Episode 46 - Michael Hartnell & Tower Isho

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:26:48 -0000

Erin talks with Michael Hartnell and Tower Isho of Le Caprice about seasonality, growing asparagus & wine pairings.

At the Root of It - Episode 47 - Janine Lettieri

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:26:58 -0000

Erin talks with Janine Lettieri, Wine Director at Waverly Inn.

At the Root of It - Episode 48 - Daniel Lorson & Paulo Russell-Pinto of the Center for Wine Origins

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:27:23 -0000

Erin talks with Daniel Lorson and Paulo Russell-Pinto of the Center for Wine Origins.

At the Root of It - Episode 49 - Krista Voisin

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:27:36 -0000

Erin talks with Krista Voisin, wine director of Roberta's. They talk Italian wine, Cajun cuisine & how high quality ingredients speak for themselves.

At the Root of It - Episode 50 - Alex Skoff

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:27:52 -0000

This week on At the Root of It Erin spoke with Alex Skoff from Weingut Zahel. Tune in to hear about the rich history of vineyards in Austria and Germany, plus why a multi-grape wine is so hard to make (and so prized once made)!

At the Root of It - Episode 51 - Ryan Ibsen of Pasanella

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:28:08 -0000

On this week's At the Root of it Erin spoke to Ryan Ibsen, Wine Director at the much lauded Pasanella. Tune in to get the scoop on why a subtle sense of the dirt and rocks of a farm can mean major nose ecstasy during a sip of wine.

At the Root of It - Episode 52 - Scott Goldman of Combier

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:28:32 -0000

Erin talks with Scott Goldman of Combier. Check out www.combierusa.com for more information.

At the Root of It - Episode 53 - Vision Wine Brands

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:28:45 -0000

This week on At the Root of It, Erin talks with the guys behind Vision Wine Brands.

At the Root of It - Episode 54 - Humboldt County & Briceland Vineyards

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:52:43 -0000

This week on At the Root of It Erin spoke to Andrew Morris and Joe Collins of Briceland Vineyards in Humboldt County. They've created a gold medal wine that is one of a kind (and so popular that its rather hard to come by on the East Coast). Tune in to hear the highly original story of sparkling wine in Humboldt. This episode was sponsored by Barterhouse: purveyors of the finest imported wines from across the world.

At the Root of It - Episode 55 - Finger Lakes Wineries with Justin Christoph of Riesling AC

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:16:12 -0000

This week on At the Root of It Erin took a look at the myriad of wineries situated in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Justin Christoph stopped by to drop Finger Lakes science, giving listeners the scoop on everything from the varietals currently in style upstate to the best B&Bs to stay at while touring the vineyards. This episode was sponsored by Tekserve: your one-stop Mac superstore and support center.

At the Root of It - Episode 56 - Jenny Lefcourt of Jenny & Francois Selections

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:42:56 -0000

Jenny Lefcourt from Jenny & Francois Selections, an importer of all organic and biodynamic wines from California, France, and beyond. Jenny discussed how very different wines can have similiar philosophies, and how the thinking behind a wine can affect its taste; the difference between a "technical" wine and an organic or naturally created wine shows in the bottle. Some growers make descisions based on making money, while some growers farm based on making the best grapes possible--Jenny favors the latter. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods.

At the Root of It - Episode 57 - Marco Cecchini

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:27:15 -0000

This week's guest on At the Root of It is winemaker Marco Cecchini of the Friuli region in Italy. He discusses the wine of this region and shares his personal journey from business studies to wine making. Tune in to learn more about small production wine making and what it takes to be a successful wine maker. This episode was sponsored by The Barterhouse. For more information visit www.thebarterhouse.com

Photo 1: Marco in his vineyard, Photo 2: Grapes on the vine, Photo 3: Marco & Erin in the studio