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Croatian and Slovenian wines

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:01:14 -0000

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

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Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:17:30 -0000

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

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Tue, 05 May 2009 20:37:56 -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.

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Tue, 12 May 2009 21:49:05 -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.

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Tue, 19 May 2009 21:56:57 -0000

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

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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:59:00 -0000

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

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Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:52:51 -0000

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

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Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:15:37 -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.

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Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:26:26 -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

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Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:49:15 -0000

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

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Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:14:46 -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.

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Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:21:03 -0000

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

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Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:22:31 -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.

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Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:25:16 -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.

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Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:04:36 -0000

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

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Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:56:24 -0000

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

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Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:36:39 -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.

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Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:48:55 -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

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Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:36:39 -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.

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Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:43:47 -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.

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Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:23:24 -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.

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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:02:18 -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?

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Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:53:52 -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.

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Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:01:30 -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.

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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:30:01 -0000

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

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:08:48 -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 - The Rise Of Riesling and German Wet Auctions with Justin Christoph

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:35:04 -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 - Bagrationi Georgian Sparkling Wine

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:03:36 -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 - Speaking Sherry w/ Cesar Saldana

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:07:10 -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 - Chateau Palmer w/ Thomas Duroux

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:08:36 -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 w/ Eben Freeman

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:40:47 -0000

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

At The Root Of It w/ Stanislas Henriot

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:40:59 -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 - Washington State Wines w/ John Bookwalter

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:52:13 -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 - Natural Science Organics Part 1 w/ Stephen Storch

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:10:52 -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 - Natural Science Organics Part 2 (w/ Stephen Storch)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:11:39 -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 - Leblon Cachaca

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:50:25 -0000

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

At The Root Of It - Groezinger's Wine Merchants

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:46:48 -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 - Kerin Auth of Tinto Fino

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:17:43 -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 - Michael Polenske of Blackbird Vineyards

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:39:52 -0000

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