The Grape Nation
The world of wine doesn't have to be intimidating. Wine-afficionado Sam Benrubi invites you on a weekly wine journey with The Grape Nation. No snobbery here, just a palatable trip through the world's vineyards, their keepers, journalists, authors, importers and more. Try some great wine with Sam and his guests and get tips for enjoying the best wines from the weekly "Wine List" and "Wine Sip." The Grape Nation...We Bring Wine to the People.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 72 minutes
- Episodes
- 305
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Episode 46: Thomas Carter, Proprietor of Estela, Cafe Altro Paradiso & Flora Bar. Louis Fabbrini, Bev. Dir, Estela & Cafe Altro Paradiso
Thomas Carter, Proprietor of Estela, Cafe Altro Paradiso, & Flora Bar and Louis Fabbrini, Bev. Dir. of Estela and Cafe Altro Paradiso oversee the wine and food at some of NYC's hottest restaurants. B…
00:59:07 |
Thu 12 Oct 2017
Episode 45: John Paterson, Wine Director, Frankies Spuntino Restaurant Group
Alabama born John Paterson made his way to NYC arriving on the wine scene to cut his teeth at Craftbar, The Nomad, and now as Wine Director of Frankies Spuntino Restaurant Group since 2014. John shar…
01:07:01 |
Wed 04 Oct 2017
Episode 44: Aldo Sohm, Wine Director of Le Bernardin & Proprietor of Aldo sohm Wine Bar
Austrian born Aldo Sohm is a true Super Somm. He has been awarded the Best Somm in Austria four times, The Best Somm in America, and Best Somm in the World. Aldo Sohm is the Wine Director at Four Sta…
01:05:14 |
Wed 27 Sep 2017
Episode 43: Henry Rich
Henry Rich is has made his mark on the Brooklyn food and wine scene. He is partner at Metta, an Asado wood fired restaurant, Rucola northern Italian, June Natural Wine Bar, Fitzcarraldo, Franklin an…
01:03:15 |
Wed 20 Sep 2017
Episode 42: Dana Cowin, Food, Wine, Style, and Design Guru
Dana Cowin served as Editor in Chief of Food and Wine Magazine for over 21 years. She is an author, tastemaker, lecturer, mentor and talent scout. Dana was inducted into the James Beard Foundation i…
01:02:52 |
Wed 13 Sep 2017
Episode 41: Jay McInerney, Author, Columnist and Passionate Wine Guy
Jay McInerney is the critically acclaimed author of 13 books including Bright Lights, Big City, Story of My Life, Brightness Falls, and The Good Life. He has written three wine books, Bacchus and Me,…
01:02:32 |
Wed 06 Sep 2017
Episode 40: Michael Weiss, Professor of Wine Studies at The Culinary Institute of America and author of "Exploring Wine"
Michael Weiss is the professor of Wine Studies and serves as the Charmer Sunbelt Group Endowed Chair for Wine and Spirits at the Culinary Institute of America. He is a certified wine educator, holds …
00:41:07 |
Wed 09 Aug 2017
Episode 39: Jordan Salcito, Founder of Ramona and Bellus Wines and Director of Wine Special Projects at Momofuku
Jordan Salcito has done it all! She has worked at the finest restaurants in NY, worked the harvest all over the world in including France, Italy and Patagonia. She founded Bellus wines, a collaborati…
01:04:09 |
Wed 02 Aug 2017
Episode 38: Jeff Taylor, Wine Director, North End Grill, NYC
Jeff Taylor is an award winning sommelier and oversees the wine program at North End Grill, part of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. Jeff talks about his 20 years at some of NYC's finest…
01:00:12 |
Wed 26 Jul 2017
Episode 37: "The Dirty Guide to Wine" with Alice Feiring and Pascaline Lepeltier
James Beard and Roederer award winning journalist, blogger, and author Alice Feiring and Master Sommerlier and partner at Rouge Tomate NYC Pascaline Lepeltier have teamed up to write their new book "…
01:11:10 |
Thu 20 Jul 2017
Episode 36: Ben Leventhal, CEO of Resy
Ben Leventhal is the CEO and founder of Resy, a mobile app for people who love eating at great restaurants but hate hassling for reservations. Resy also provides dynamic operational software for res…
01:00:47 |
Wed 12 Jul 2017
Episode 35: Marissa Ross, Author of "Wine. all the time. the casual guide to confident drinking"
Marissa A. Ross is the author of the new book "Wine. all the time. a casual guide to confident drinking" The self-proclaimed leisure enthusiast is a writer, award winning blogger, and humorist. Mar…
00:59:15 |
Wed 28 Jun 2017
Episode 34: Gabriella Macari, Macari Vineyards, Long Island, NY
The Macari family has been on the North Fork of Long Island since 1974 and started making wines in the mid '90's. Gabriella Macari is a third generation member of the Macari wine clan. We talk to Ga…
01:01:22 |
Wed 21 Jun 2017
Episode 33: Bianca Bosker, author of "Cork Dork"
Bianca Bosker published "Cork Dork A Wine Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live For Taste" in March, 2017. Bianca takes a d…
01:16:59 |
Wed 14 Jun 2017
Episode 32: Severine Perru, Wine Director of The Ten Bells, NYC
Severine Perru is the Wine Director of The Ten Bells natural wine bar in NYC. The Ten Bells was one of the first natural wine bars in the US opening in 2008. Severine will tell us all about natural,…
01:01:57 |
Wed 07 Jun 2017
Episode 31: Eric Asimov, Chief Wine Critic of The New York Times
Eric Asimov has been writing for the New York Times for over 33 years. In 1992 he started the wildly popular "$25 and Under" food column. He has been the Chief Wine Critic of the Times since 2004. Hi…
01:17:02 |
Wed 31 May 2017
Episode 30: The Summer Wine Show with Michael Madrigale, What to drink for Summer!
Award winning New York sommelier and wine executive Michael Madrigale navigates us through what wines to drink for summer. We will discuss and recommend the most interesting, accessible, and resaonb…
01:01:12 |
Wed 24 May 2017
Episode 29: Michelle Biscieglia, Wine Director, Blue Hill, NYC
Michelle Biscieglia, Wine Director of Blue Hill Restaurant in NYC oversees the wine program at one of America's true farm to table restaurants. Chef Dan Barber showcases local food and Michelle stew…
01:12:59 |
Wed 17 May 2017
Episode 28: Heidi Turzyn, Wine Director, Gotham Bar and Grill, NYC
Heidi Turzyn is the Wine Director of one of New York's most iconic restaurants, The singular Gotham Bar and Grill. We'll talk about wine, women in wine and Wheeling Forward.
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01:04:26 |
Wed 10 May 2017
Episode 26: Dustin Wilson, Proprietor of VerveWine, NYC and Vallin Wine Co.
Dustin Wilson MS has done it all, starred in the movie Somm, worked wine service at the finest restaurants in the US including Frasca, Montagna, RN74, and 11 Madison. Dustin imports and distributes w…
01:16:58 |
Wed 19 Apr 2017
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