GRAPE: Unfined/Unfiltered
We've been importing and distributing wine in the United States since 1975, with a focus on independent, classic producers. This podcast was started as a way to connect you to our winemakers and colleagues in the field, and we hope it gives you some extra insight on the grapex wines in your cellar or shelves.
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2021
James Ontiveros: A pioneer in Santa Maria
James Ontiveros represents the ninth generation of his Santa Maria family farm and with Justin Willett he is turning out some of the most dynamic examples of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay you'll find in …
Dan Kravitz's Domaine du Pegau Origin Story
We are thrilled to represent Domaine du Pegau in California and Oregon. John connects with Dan Kravitz of Hand Picked Selections to dive into the history of this iconic family Domaine.
The Dynamic Dan Kravitz of Hand Picked Selections (Part 2 of 2)
As of this Monday we are now proudly representing Hand Picked Selections in the State of California! Dan connects with John again to give us the dish on more things Languedoc, including his collabora…
The dynamic Dan Kravitz of Hand Picked Selections (Part 1 of 2)
Dan Kravitz founded Hand Picked Selections in 1985, and few national importers bring such an incredible range of balanced and characterful wines from France, Spain, Italy, and Argentina. We work wit…
“Tread Lightly” with Simon Back
Simon Back is carrying the family torch high and bright at Backsberg Estate in South Africa. He connects with John to tell us about the strange prohibition of alcohol sales in South Africa during COV…
The iconic Jean-Claude Mas: “To produce wines that make you dream”
John Griffin connects with Jean-Claude Mas and they quickly cover a variety of topics in this short interview episode.
Born into a long line of Languedoc grape growers, Jean-Claude Mas became the firs…
Talking Alto Adige with Letizia Pasini of Cantina Colterenzio
We've been enjoying the stunning wines of Colterenzio for some years now and were able to catch up with Letizia Pasini. We hope you finish this episode with a deeper understanding of Alto Adige as a …
"Winepeople" in Quarantine: Positive Takeaways from Around the World (Part 3 of 3)
Today we check in with Veronique Bonnet (Domaine La Bastide Saint Dominique), Marco Porello (Ca' Gialla), Walter Anselma (Schiavenza), and Manfred Felsner (Weingut Felsner).
"Winepeople" in Quarantine: Positive Takeaways from Around the World (Part 2 of 3)
Today we check in with Harry Bosmans (Rhone Valley), Derek Mossman (Garage Wine Co), Alexia Roberts (Thomas Goss/The Chook), Riu Ribiero (Symington Family Estates), Damien Yvon (Clos Henri), Isabelle…
"Winepeople" In Quarantine: Positive Takeaways from Around the World (Part 1 of 3)
We know you are receiving plenty of negative news out there every day from the media, and we thought we’d do something different with our podcast platform this month. We set up a virtual record butto…
Unico Zelo's Brendan Carter Gives Us An Australian Bush Fire Update
Yesterday we called Brendan and Laura Carter of Unico Zelo to get their take on the tragic bushfires that have ravaged much of Australia’s wine country. Brendan provides a brief breakdown of the situ…
Building a Northwest Cidery
Our own Stephen Buffington drove to Wenatchee last week to sit down with Seth Cohen, the founder of Archibald James Ciderworks. They touch on a variety of topics including the importance of the cider…
Introducing Domaine La Bastide Saint Dominique!
Tasting through Domaine Bastide Saint Dominique's Chateauneuf-du-Pape lineup with the lovely brother/sister duo that is Eric and Veronique Bonnet. We hope this gets you excited for the pallets we hav…
The Boissonneau Boys talk Cotes du Marmandais!
Quick rip from the wine route - Here is the scoop on Abouriou and the Cotes du Marmandais.
The Sauvignon of Misty Cove - Drinking with Jerrod Englefield
National Portfolio: Brad Roberts hooked us up with Misty Cove Wines of Marlborough, New Zealand earlier this year and the wines have arrived stateside. Misty Cove was founded by former cricket star A…
Domaine de la Charbonnière - The Maret Sisters visit The Bay!
National Portfolio: Veronique and Caroline Maret recently flew in for a quick visit, and in this episode you can be a fly on the wall as they taste our California team on the full Domaine de la Charb…
Steve Lawrence (Chateau La Corne + Dovecote), Part Two
National Portfolio: Steve and Laurent talk about their new "Dovecote" wines with John.
Steve Lawrence (Chateau La Corne + Dovecote), Part One
National Portfolio: Steve Lawrence has been a close friend to all of us at Grape for decades now. He is a wine polymath of sorts, having started in this business making Bordeaux during the 1982 vinta…
Brendan Carter and Unico Zelo, Part Two
West Coast Distribution: John and Brendan catch up where they left off for part two!
Brendan Carter and Unico Zelo, Part One
West Coast Distribution: John sits down with Brendan Carter during Brendan's recent trip to Seattle. They talk Aussie soil, Unico Zelo's history, and about a new model for wine cooperatives in the 21…