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 25: Paul Grieco, General and Manager of Terroir Wine Bar, Tribeca, NYC
Paul Grieco of Terroir Wine Bar in NYC has been on the New York wine and restaurant scene for over 30 years. He is a true prophet of Riesling and wines that deserve their due. He is the father of "T…
01:14:56 |
Wed 12 Apr 2017
Episode 24: Caleb Ganzer, Wine Director of Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, NYC
Caleb Ganzer, Wine Director and Managing Partner of Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, NYC talks about the natural wine movement, wines from the Roussillon region of France, other hot wine regions, and …
01:01:33 |
Wed 05 Apr 2017
Episode 23: Rajat Parr, Sommelier, and winemaker at Sandhi, Domaine de la Cote and Evening Land Vineyards.
Rajat Parr, Sommelier, winemaker, and partner at Sandhi, Domaine de la Cote, and Evening Land Vineyards is one of the most respected personalities in wine with an impeccable palate. Raj talks about …
01:02:32 |
Wed 29 Mar 2017
Episode 22: Kris Mattewson, Winemaker & Proprietor of Bellwether Wine Cellars talks about wine in the Finger Lakes Region of New York
Kris Matthewson, Winemaker & Proprietor of Bellwether Wine Cellars in the Finger Lakes Region of NY State has been called the "Rock Star of the Finger Lakes" in reference to his winemaking. He conce…
01:10:35 |
Wed 22 Mar 2017
Episode 21: Laura Maniec of Corkbuzz
Laura Maniec is proprietor of Corkbuzz in NYC and Charlotte, NC. She is a Master Sommelier and a true Champagne evangelist.
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01:08:51 |
Wed 15 Mar 2017
Episode 20: Adam Sachs, Editor in Chief of Saveur Magazine
Adam Sachs is Editor in Chief of Saveur Magazine. We talk to Adam about what makes food and wine so meaningful to people all over the world.
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01:02:12 |
Wed 08 Mar 2017
Episode 19: Daniel Johnnes, Wine Director for Daniel Boulud, Founder of La Paulee and Daniel Johnnes wines
Daniel Johnnes wears a lot of hats. He oversees the wine program for the Daniel Boulud restaurant group. He created and founded La Paulee, a celebration of Burgundy in New York and San Francisco, pre…
01:00:20 |
Wed 01 Mar 2017
Episode 18: Pascaline Lepeltier CheninCheninChenin!
Pascaline Lepeltier is a Master Sommelier, Beverage Director, and Partner at Rouge Tomate in NYC. Pascaline is one of 146 Master Sommeliers in the US of which 24 are women. Rouge Tomate is nominated…
01:16:46 |
Wed 22 Feb 2017
Episode 17: Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible
Karen MacNeil is the author of The Wine Bible in it's 2nd Edition with over 550,000 copies sold. She is a multi award winning journalist including the James Beard Award. Karen talks about her journe…
01:05:12 |
Wed 08 Feb 2017
Episode 16: Amanda Smeltz, Head Sommelier, Bar Boulud & Boulud Sud
Amanda Smeltz worked wine at April Bloomfield's John Dory and the Breslin, spent over 4 years building the wine program at Roberta's Pizza in Bushwick, and is now the Head Sommelier at Bar Boulud and…
00:54:40 |
Thu 02 Feb 2017
Episode 15: In Jasmine Hirsch, In Pursuit of Terroir and Balance
Jasmine Hirsch is the General Manager of Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma, California. Hirsch Vineyard is a Sonoma Coast Pinot pioneer. We sit down with Jasmine to discuss farming, winemaking, Pinot Noir and…
01:13:11 |
Wed 25 Jan 2017
Episode 14: From vineyard to your table, we talk to Bryan Garcia and Ned Benedict of Grand Cru Selections
Grand Cru Selections is a NYC based wine importer and distributor of fine wines from around the world, representing some of the most passionate winemakers and sought after wineries. We talk global w…
01:11:41 |
Thu 19 Jan 2017
Episode 13: Steve Reynolds, Heidi Peterson Barrett, and Anthony Bell
A look inside one of the most intimate winegrowing regions in the world, Napa Valley, as we follow several of the most prominent winemakers on their journey to master their craft. We talk to Napa win…
00:51:31 |
Thu 12 Jan 2017
Episode 12: 2016, The Year in Wine with Josh Greene, Editor and Publisher of Wine and Spirits Magazine
We'll talk all things wine with Wine and Spirits Publisher/Editor, Josh Greene. Josh and the staff at W&S magazine tastes over 15,000 wines annually. We'll talk best wines of the year and wine trends…
01:17:10 |
Thu 15 Dec 2016
Episode 11: Jon Bonne, Wine Writer and Critic
Jon Bonne is one of today's most prolific wine writers. Jon served as the wine editor and chief wine critic of the San Francisco Chronicle. He is now Senior Contributing Editor of online magazine, Pu…
00:59:13 |
Wed 07 Dec 2016
Episode 10: Gary Vaynerchuk, Wine and Social Media Guru
Gary Vaynerchuk, Wine expert, entrepreneur, CEO of social media agency VaynerMedia, angel investor, venture capitalist, NY Times best selling author, and all around hustler, talks wine, social media,…
00:50:01 |
Wed 30 Nov 2016
Episode 9: David White, author, But First, Champagne: A Modern Guide to the World's Favorite Wine
David White is the creator of popular wine blog The Terroirist and just wrote an approachable, comprehensive book about Champagne, "But First, Champagne: A Modern Guide to the World's Favorite Wine".…
01:01:32 |
Thu 17 Nov 2016
Episode 8: Hillary Zio, The Unfiltered Guide to Working in Wine
Wanna get a job in wine? Hillary Zio has been in the wine industry for over 10 years with experience in fine dining, retail, distribution, events and as an educator and consultant. She's a certified …
00:56:25 |
Thu 10 Nov 2016
Episode 7: Michael Madrigale Talks Bottles That Taste More Expensive Than They Are!
This week on The Grape Nation, Top Sommelier of the Year and Wine Enthusiast's "40 Under 40" Michael Madrigale talks wines that taste more expensive than they really are, BYO's to bring them to, and …
01:04:44 |
Wed 02 Nov 2016
Episode 6: With Wine Icon Kevin Zraly
Wine legend Kevin Zraly has been at it over 40 years. He founded the Windows on the World Wine Course and best selling companion books, and continued the classes after 9/11, when the facility was des…
01:00:14 |
Wed 26 Oct 2016
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