Back on Episode 111, we spoke with Endless West about creating the worlds first molecular wine and spirits. We had so many questions come in after our first episode with Alec, that we scheduled a follow up to address these.In today’s episode, we are joined for a second time by Alec Lee, co-founder and CEO of Endless West.Endless West is a technology startup using scientific methods to create the world's first molecular wine and spirits - alcoholic beverages that are crafted 'note-by-note' using pure flavor and aroma molecules extracted from efficient sources in nature. A small, independent team of scientists, sommeliers, writers, chefs, and grad school dropouts, their mission is to use science to create food and drink of unparalleled quality, value, and heart. The company was founded in 2015 by Alec Lee and Mardonn Chua, and sommelier, Josh Decolongon. It is headquartered in San Francisco and has raised $30 million in total funding to date.Find out more: https://endlesswest.com/Want to try it out for yourself?  Order Gemello, "Moscato" wine or Glyph, the "Bourbon"  we discussed during the podcast.Listen to part one: https://bottledinchina.simplecast.com/episodes/the-first-molecular-wine-spirits Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Episodes available on iTunes,Spotify,online or wherever you listen to your podcasts! 

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All About Molecular Wine; Your Questions Answered

After 10 years in the making, Domaines Barons de Rothschild, famous for producing Chateaux Lafite in Bordeaux, is now producing a Chinese wine. In today’s episode we are joined for a second time by Denise Cosentino, Technical Manager at Domaine de Long Dai.We dive into the story of Domaine de LongDai, their winemaking style, and the influence that the DBR (Lafite) team has on making fine wine in China. Check out part one of this interview, where we look at the wine producing Shandong province in China, here: https://bottledinchina.simplecast.com/episodes/shandong-province-chinas-largest-producing-wine-regionBottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world.Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.chinaPodcast available on iTunes, Spotify,online or wherever you listen to your episodes!

DBR Lafite’s China Project: Domaine de Long Dai

In this two part podcast series we’ll be diving into China’s largest wine producing region: Shandong.  Shandong is an eastern province of China, along the Yellow Sea. It represents up to 40% of China’s wine production and was also home to the first commercial winery.  Our guest today is Denise Cosentino. Denise is the Technical Manager of Chateau Lafite’s China project, Domaine de Long Dai, which is based in Shandong, China and is part of the Domaine Baron de Rothschild Estates.    Come sip with Denise and I while we discuss Shandong’s unique viticultural landscape and key grape varietals.   Find my exclusive interview for Alcohol Professor, where Denise and I discussed the importance of women winemakers, as well as the challenges and opportunities of making wine in China, here: https://www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/china-wineBottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world.Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.chinaPodcast available oniTunes,Spotify,online or wherever you listen to your episodes!

Shandong Province: China’s Largest Producing Wine Region

Ever wonder about the Philippine wine market?In this episode we’ll be discussing the layered and complex structure of the Philippine wine market.We’ll also take a look at consumer preferences towards wine styles, regions of origin and how young Filipino consumers are turning their interest towards “vegan” wine.Our guest today Michael William Reyes, a Filipino-American entrepreneur based in Manila, Philippines.He is the Founder and General Manager of Wine Club, a boutique importer and distributor of American wines in the Philippine.He is also the host of the 'Listen to Me Wine' a wine and culture podcast on YouTube, iTunes, and Spotify.More information: https://wineclub.ph/Find my interview on ‘Listen to Me Wine’ about the Chinese wine market: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQcet7ArNq8Listen to Me Wine on Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-to-me-wine/id1562615831Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world.Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.chinaPodcast available oniTunes,Spotify,online or wherever you listen to your episodes!

A Primer to the Philippine Wine Market

In response to mounting concern about single-use plastics, a range of sustainable straw alternatives are appearing on the market. Today we speak with Divya Mohan, Founder of Ooble Innovations, about a tasty new straw solution and what challenges and lessons she’s learnt as an entrepreneur.Divya Mohan is a biotechnologist with a graduate degree in Food Innovation & Product Design, and is building a bridge between innovation and sustainability within the food industry. She is the Founder of Ooble (http://www.weareooble.com/), where she is developing edible straws that are 100% plant-based, biodegradable, and cost-effective, while being functional. Divya also works as a Product Developer at Probi AB. In April of 2021 she was recognized as a Forbes' World’s 50 Best Names The Future Of Gastronomy.Find out more: http://www.weareooble.comFollow the journey on Instagram @weareooble____________If you loved this podcast then you might want to check out: Recycled Paper Wine Bottles? Innovation in Sustainable Wine PackagingA leap into the future of food: Crickets Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available oniTunes,Spotify,online or wherever you listen to your episodes!

A Tasty Solution: Edible Straws

Today we speak with one of Washington’s leading winemakers about the region’s unique landscapes and the importance leadership plays as winemaker.Today we’re joined by Juan Munoz-Oca, Head Winemaker at Columbia Crest winery based in Washington State. Since it first opened its doors in 1983, Columbia Crest winery produces wine in the acclaimed Horse Heaven Hills AVA. In fact, it’s the only Washington winery to be honored with the Wine Spectator award the “No. 1 Wine of the Year” . Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, Juan discusses the similarities of his hometown to that of Washington’s unique wine landscape. In the second half of the interview, we discuss the importance of leadership as a winemaker and the advice he’d share to those in the industry. Taste the wines: https://www.columbiacrest.comWatch his TED Talk on Youtube: The World of Washington WinesConnect with Juan on Instagram and follow the adventures: @munozocaIf you want to learn more about Washington wines, check out our other episode with Bob Betz: “Washington Wine Legend Bob Betz, Master of Wine” Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes!  

The Role Leadership Has In Excellent Winemaking

Sales for Cannabis-infused beverages is said to have jumped 40% since 2019. A new beverage category fueled by the legalization of Cannabis is spilling into wine, beer and even coffee!   But what are large corporations getting wrong about CBD and THC wine beverages? While many have focused on the novelty of Cannabis in beverages, Jamie Evans and her team at Herbacée are focused on taste.  Jamie, author and industry expert, recently launched the first cannabis-infused nonalcoholic wine in the US (Herbacée)  and published her second book: “Cannabis Drinks: Secrets to Crafting CBD and THC Beverages at Home." She joins us on Bottled in China to discuss the latest updates in the Cannabis-infused beverage market.  Jamie Evans is the founder of The Herb Somm, a cannabis blog and lifestyle brand that is focused on the gourmet side of the cannabis industry. She is an educator, event host and producer, and writer specializing in cannabis, CBD, food, recipes, wine, and the canna-culinary world. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Herbacée .  Find out more: https://www.herbacee.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbaceeofficial/ Follow Jamie on Instagram @theherbsomm  Learn more from Jamie about CBD in F&B on this episode of Bottled in China! 

What’s Brewing in Cannabis-Infused Beverages with Expert Jamie Evans

Walk into any Western grocery store and you’ll find various flavours of Kombucha lined up, but this is not the case in China.You might be surprised to learn that Kombucha’s roots lead back in China and Japan.In this podcast we speak with co-founders Sharon and Cindy about how they overcame challenges and their inspirational journey creating Zestea.  Zestea Kombucha is Shanghai-based Kombucha brand bringing you real, organic, raw and all natural beverage. Every bottle of Zestea Kombucha is crafted from the finest ingredients that are carefully local sourced to deliver a smooth, zesty taste from your first to the last.Find out more: https://www.zesteakombucha.comConnect on Instagram @Zesteakombucha 

Zestea: Reviving Kombucha in China

German Riesling is certainly amongst a wine lovers favorite wine, yet unlike Pinot Noir from Burgundy, it has not had as recent price hikes. Today, we speak with Konstantin Baum, Master of Wine about all things Riesling. Konstantin Baum became a Master of Wine in 2015 and is the youngest German ever to pass the examination. Today Konstantin heads the innovative online trading company meinelese.de, which imports artisanal wines and sells them in Germany. He is the wine ambassador for online retailer BELViNi, heads the wine program of one of the best hotels in the world - the Brenners-Park Hotel in Baden-Baden - and is the ambassador of the California Wine Institute in Europe. In 2019, Konstantin received the WSET & IWSC Future 50 Award. It is his mission to ensure that “the world tastes better” - to shape the selection of wines in retail and gastronomy, and to improve people's ability to taste and appreciate wine.Watch his YouTube’s:  Konstantin Baum - Master of Wine Connect with Konstantin on Instagram: konstantinbaum_mwFind out more: https://www.mastersofwine.org/konstantin-baum-mwBottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! 

Dive into the world of Riesling with Konstantin Baum, Master of Wine

Taisai Vineyards is nested in the Gobi desert in China’s Xinjiang Province. Farmed organically, it was twice named as China's Best Winery of the Year by RVF. In this podcast we sit down with Martin Shen, General Manager of Tiansai Vineyards about the brand’s story and unique viticultural practices. Located in the northwest of China, Xinjiang province is three times that of France.With its long sunshine hours, low rainfall and almost desert like conditions, wineries rely heavily on irrigation to produce grapes.  Learn more: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/uncorked-chen-lizhong-of-tiansai-vineyards/ Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes!  

Tiansai Vineyards: Making Wine in China’s Gobi Desert

Today we dive into China’s up and coming wine region: Xinjiang with Martin Shen, GM of Tiansai Vineyards.Located in the northwest of China, Xinjiang province is three times that of France.With its long sunshine hours, low rainfall and almost desert like conditions, wineries rely heavily on irrigation to produce grapes.In this episode we dive into the wine region of Xinjiang and discuss climate, geography and key varietals being grown.Taisai Vineyards is nested in the Gobi desert where they farm organically. It was twice named as China's Best Winery of the Year by RVF.Learn more: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/01/uncorked-chen-lizhong-of-tiansai-vineyards/ Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes!  

China’s Xinjiang Wine Region with Martin Shen, GM of Tiansai Vineyards

In this podcast I speak with Belinda Chang, James Beard award-winning Sommelier about how you can bring your virtual wine event to life! Belinda Chang has been dubbed THE “global virtual wine experience guru” by the Wall Street Journal. She specializes in making epic moments everyday occurrences and is a leader in powerful virtual engagement that connects, comforts, and amplifies. Founder of Studio 8h Productions and the Virtual Boozy Brunch, Belinda is a sought-after lifestyle expert, business mentor, and innovator. Before setting out as an entrepreneur, Belinda managed the legendary 26,000 bottle cellar at Charlie Trotter’s, the wine lists at Laurent Gras' The Fifth Floor, and Danny Meyer's The Modern. Along with a myriad of other accolades over her 20 year career, she is a James Beard award-winning Sommelier, and is the first and only BIPOC woman to win a drinks award to date. Find out more: https://www.belindachang.comFollow her on Instagram @belinda_chicago Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! 

Bring your virtual wine event to life with Belinda Chang, award-winning Sommelier

COVID has forced many restaurants and bars to shut down, but for Chef, Cookbook Author and Entrepreneur Matt Dean PeTtit, he’s found a way to pivot and grow his businesses.From his first job as a busboy at the young age of 13 to line cook at 14, Matt’s passion for the food industry started early. In 2011,  Chef Matt Dean Pettit founded Canada’s famed Rock Lobster Food Co Restaurants. The Rock Lobster brand has since grown into a hugely successful grocery retail line focusing on proudly Canadian, sustainable award winning seafood dishes under the name brand Matty's Seafood Co which is sold across all Canada & The USA and Asia. In 2014, Chef MDP launched his first award winning Best-Selling cookbook, The Great Lobster Cook Book published by Appetite by Random House. In spring of 2018, MDP he published his second book titled The Great Shellfish Cookbook.He co-stars in the Food Network Canada TV Show: Super Snack Bros, where he showcases iconic snack foods made with crazy culinary twists. You’ll also see him make regular guest expert appearances, lending his love of food, wine and sports on Global TV, CTV, CBC television and radio, The Social, CTV Your Morning Canada and Cityline TV all across Canada and The USA.  Matt & his partners have recently launched COAST By MDP,  a fast causal seafood dining brand which now has 4 and growing! If you’re in the area, stop over at COAST: https://www.coastbymdp.com Follow him on Instagram @mattdeadpettit If you loved this podcast then you’ll also want to check out our other fascinating  conversations below:All About Dinner with Cookbook Author Molly StevensChina’s Growing Oyster Obsession with Rudy Guo, Executive Director of Oysterliscious Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! 

Ghost Restaurants: The Future of Dinning in North America with Chef Superstar Matt Dean Pettit

With so much noise and content online, how does one find their “voice”?Today we speak with Natalie MacLean, one of the most influential wine personalities about her tips on navigating the digital wine world and connecting with your audience.Natalie MacLean offers wildly popular online wine and food pairing courses at www.nataliemaclean.com. She’s offering ourlisteners a free copy of her Ultimate Guide to Wine and Food Pairing. where you can download it for free at nataliemaclean.com/china.  In addition, She's the host of Unreserved Wine Talk, selected as one of the best drinks podcasts by The New York Times.Natalie's first book Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass and her second book Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Wines were both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.She was named the World's Best Drinks Journalist at the World Food Media Awards, and has won four James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards.Learn more:  https://www.nataliemaclean.comConnect on Instagram @nataliemacleanwineListen to her podcast:  Unreserved Wine TalkBottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! 

How to find your voice and become a leader in the digital wine world with Natalie MacLean

Netflix’s Original documentary: Seaspiracy, sparked an awakening amongst us regarding the destruction of our marine ecosystem.  In this podcast we speak with Tom Johansson, Co-Founder & CEO of Hooked Foods, about their new plant based “Toona”. Tom discusses the negative impacts of overfishing and addresses speculations about how plant-based products are highly processed and unhealthy.Hooked Foods is on a mission to lead the transition to a healthier seafood ecosystem by serving delicious plant-based seafood for everyone to enjoy. This spring (2021) they launched their first product, a plant-based tuna called Toona, made of sustainable soybeans, sun flower oil, and algae.Follow them on Insta @HookedfoodsVisit their website to learn more: https://hookedfoods.comIf you loved this podcast then you’ll also want to check out our other fascinating  conversations below:How to create the worlds best tasting diary free ice cream with Eclypse FoodsLab-grown, animal-free protein: defining the future of food with Thomas Jonas, CEO & Co-Founder of Nature‘s FyndBug bacon? Leading an Entovegan diet movement with Josh Galt Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Follow us on Instagram @bottled.in.china Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! 

Solving Seaspiracy: Does Hooked Foods Have the Answer?

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