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
Talking Gunderloch with Johannes Hasselbach
West Coast Distribution: We are pumped to distribute this iconic Rheinhessen producer in the Pacific Northwest! Our friends at David Bowler Wine sent sixth-generation winegrower Johannes Hasselbach o…
Right Bank Bordeaux with Jean-Phillipe Saby of Vignobles Saby
National Portfolio: Our lineup from Vignobles Saby is on fire these days, especially Chateau Bertin, Chateau Rozier, and Chateau Hauchat. Jeff gets down and dirty with the always loquacious Jean-Phil…
Roberto Echeverria on Cool Climate Varietals, Natural Wine, and Forest Fires!
John connects with Roberto Echeverria where they cover everything from cool climate varietals, natural wine, and forest fires.
Coffee with José Manuel Bouza
Yes we are still eagerly awaiting our next load of Bouza, and if we weren't already pumped up for new vintages of Tannat Reserva and Albarino we REALLY are now that we've spent a few days in Seattle …
Manfred Felsner on Old Vines, Extended Lees Aging, and Zweigelt Rosé
We talked Manfred Felsner into letting us record his thoughts on a variety of topics, and distilled things down into a ten minute clip for you. Topics include:
- Why a vineyard with a mix of young, midd…
Field Report - Jeff in Gavi!
Everything old is new again, and Gavi is getting exciting! Jeff reports to us from the field and gives us the quick rundown on Produttori del Gavi.
Catching up with Daniel Stewart of Guerrieri Rizzardi
The venerable Guerrieri Rizzardi estate is on a roll these days, cranking out some of the most interesting examples of Amarone, Valpolicella Ripasso, and Soave Classico you'll find anywhere. Daniel S…
Drinking in the kitchen with Derek Mossman and Pilar Miranda of Garage Wine Co.
Angelo Simonetti from our Oregon distribution branch spends some quality time with Derek Mossman and Pilar Miranda of Garage Wine Co while in Santiago. They talk about the New Chile, MOVI, Pais, sole…
Laurent Fayolle on the expansion of the Crozes Hermitage appellation boundaries
Frank Poot and Laurent Fayolle dish for a few minutes on the expansion of the Crozes Hermitage appellation and how that relates to the wines in this appellation as a whole.
Biodynamic Alsatian wizard Xavier Engel on his alternative approach to fermenting sparkling wine
The most interesting discovery during our time in Alsace was learning about Xavier Engel's unique approach to making sparkling wines. We’ve long celebrated Engel's bubbles for their rich mouthfeel an…
The great Ken Wright on 2017 in Oregon's Willamette Valley
John Griffin connected with Ken Wright in what will be Episode #1 of our new podcast here at Grape Expectations - John and Ken spent most of their time discussing the 2017 vintage. Highlights includ…