I go to the furthest corner of the globe for the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with People’ Podcast episode with MS Cameron Douglas from New Zealand. My guest was not only the first individual from New Zealand to become a Master Sommelier but at the time he was the first person in the whole Southern Hemisphere to earn the highest distinction in the wine world.  We discuss the Court of Master Sommeliers, the blessing/curse of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and highlight so many of the amazing wine regions that can be found in New Zealand. 

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107: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast Episode 101: Master Somm Cameron Douglas

On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast I’m joined with Founder & wine maker for Cloudsley Cellars (@cloudsleycellars) Adam Lowy! So great going to visit Adam and try all his single vineyard wines with the background for our tasting being the specific vineyards the grapes come from. We chat about his passion for all things Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, how hard is it to live up to their Mission Statement: “unmotivated by consumer trends” and how he went from selling Burgundy with Lifford Wines & Spirits to making his own Burgundian style wines.

106: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 100: Adam Lowy from Cloudsley Cellars

On the latest ‘Matt Talks Wine n& Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast it’s the triumphant return of “Virtual Winery Guy”/Winemaker André Proulx.  A super fun time just shooting the shit about all things wine, his new Rosé and how walking through Wismer Vineyards can both tickle ya in all places and give you a religious experience.  Can’t wait to try his Pinot!!!

105: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 99: André Proulx

The Podcast has been off for a month but we’re back with a guest who has worked for Bill Clinton, drank with John Kerry and has created what is the most unique wine club I have ever seen. Michael Evans, the CEO & Co-Founder of ‘The Vines’ is my guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast.  His wine club allows you to travel to famous wine regions, purchase your own plots of land and work with top wine makers to make your own wine!  We discuss all things Mendoza, battling giant ants and studying global weather alerts.

104: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 98 = Michael Evans

On the latest podcast Matt is joined by Niagara region Black Bank Hill Winery vintner Taylor Emerson … in PERSON!! (Spaced out, both double vaxxed)  Taylor has released his first vintage so we discuss how scared/excited he is, how he got into the wine world, the joy of single vineyard Niagara wines and making a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant wine in Ontario.  

103: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 97 = Taylor Emerson, Black Bank Hill Winery

If you want to hear some harrowing wine tasting tales during wine competitions and for Master Somm exams this is the podcast for you! I’m joined by Master Sommelier Elyse Lambert on the Podcast. We chat about her damn impressive wine journey and her role with the Somm App. 

102: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 96 = Elyse Lambert

On Part 2 of the World Verdejo Day Special the Podcast is heading back to Rueda! I interview Celia García the CEO for Bodegas Pandora & the General Director for DO Rueda Santiago Mora Poveda.

101: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 95 = #WorldVerdejoDay Special Part II

On Part 1 of the World Verdejo Day Special the Podcast is heading back to Rueda! I interview Directora General for Bodega Campo Elíseo winery Mathilde Bazin de Caix + Owner/CEO of Bodega Hermanos del Villar, Pablo del Villar. 

100: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 94 = #WorldVerdejoDay Special Part I

A whole lotta range with this super fun interview with wine writer and wine consultant Leah Spooner.  You’ll learn about the wines of South Africa, Greece and why you need to grab more wine from Ontario.  On the other side Matt and Leah chat about protecting wine glasses and the role social media plays with wine consumption. 

99: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 93 = Leah Spooner

He is completing his 40th and final vintage, its winemaker David Sheppard from Flat Rock Cellars. David joins the podcast to discuss his 40 years in the business, the good & bad vintages, wine injuries and of course the joy that comes from being able to casually check the weather without fear. 

98: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 92 = David Lawrence

Corey Ladouceur, the General Manager at Essex Golf and Country Club is my guest on the latest episode. We discuss sneaking bottles of Savennières on golf course wine lists, what bottled got him hooked and the differences between running a wine program for a high end restaurant versus a golf country club.

97: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 91: Corey Ladouceur

On the latest Pod Matt is joined by Joshua Corea, one of the owners of Archive Wine Bar. This is an in depth look at what it means to run a 40+ by the glass wine bar and what the last year has meant for the hospitality industry. 

96: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 90 = Joshua Corea – Archive Wine Bar

My interview with one of the true pioneers of California wine, Bonny Doon Vineyard founder and winemaker Randall Grahm.This interview is packed!!!More important: The expression of the terroir vs. the grape?Eating a Filet-O-Fish with Jancis Robinson Failed Pinot NoirNot getting the “Oprah Bounce”Posing as a Rhone Ranger for Wine Spectator Throwing a funeral for cork

95: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Episode 89: Randall Grahm

On the latest Podcast Sommelier and wine educator Krystina Roman joins me for her second interview. We look at the state of the restaurant/hospitality industry one year into COVID, why we hate the word “pivot” but can’t help using it and why you should not ask your server to take off their mask. 

94: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Episode 88: Sommelier Krystina Roman

You want an interesting journey into wine, consider Drew Bledsoe! He went from Pro Bowl quarterback to making killer Cabernet and Syrah in Walla Walla. We discuss him finding his second act in life after football, making wine in Washington and what the 1961 Giacomo Conterno tastes like.

93: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 87: Drew Bledsoe

In the spirit of ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ this podcast is a biographical style interview with interesting people that will focus on their love/hate/curious relationship with wine and the fascinating lives they’ve lived so far. Oh and plenty of wine tips and recommendations.

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