EOD Drinks

We are chatting with Dia Simms, CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal. We'll talk about her coming up in New York and having a full-circle moment opening her new offices in the Lower East Side. We'll also talk about her career building towards working with Diddy on Circoc Vodka and what she learned from that experience. Then we'll deep dive into her 1707, work ethic, and representation in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are talking with Shannon Mustipher, Spirts educator and author of the book, Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails. We’ll get a crash course in the history of Rum, Talk about her days bartending, the future of cocktails. We’ll also talk about her book and future plans. Hosted by Joanna Sciarrino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on EOD drinks we are talking to Julia Prestia owner of Venturini Baldini Winery in Emilia-Romagna where they produce the sparkling red wine Lambrusco. We’ll talk about what Lambrusco is as well as the new generation of Lambrusco winemakers, dip into organics and talk about how important it was to get certified We’ll also talk about what foods to pair with sparkling red wine and the Venturini Baldini estate and hotel ready for visitors with a restaurant on the property. Hosted by Keith Beavers  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of end of day drinks, we're talking with Stevie Stacionis and Sarah Bray the founder and co-founder of Batonnage. Batonnage is the brainchild of all those who identify as women working in all the different facets of the wine industry. Even and especially those who have traditionally been overlooked or spoken over. The organization strives to educate wine professionals as well as wine industry supporters on the unique challenges and opportunities that women in the field from winemakers to vineyard workers, writers and marketers, sales people, somms, collectors and drinkers have faced both historically and in present-day. We’re going to speak with the two women about their new mentorship program and their plans for the future.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of EOD Drinks, we're talking with Cakebread co-owner Bruce Cakebread and the winery's winemaker, Stephanie Jacobs. We are going to chat with the two of them about how Cakebread promotes sustainability in the vineyard, the importance of the family's legacy to the brand, how Cakebread makes wines specifically for food pairings, and how the brand is also embracing technological innovations when it comes to making its wines. Finally, we're going to discuss the surprising role, worms. Yes, worms! Those creepy, crawly critters play in the vineyard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to iconic filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, who’s known not only for his legendary films but for The Family Coppola wine. We’ll hear how he first fell in love with wine through his Italian heritage in New York, and how he used his earnings from The Godfather to buy his first winery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of EOD Drinks, the VinePair editorial team sits down with Kim and Erica Crawford of Loveblock. The husband-wife duo talks to VinePair about what it’s like to work together, why sustainability is vital to their winemaking practices, and what New Zealand wine has to offer beyond Sauvignon Blanc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The VinePair editorial team sits down with Peggy Noe Stevens, a trailblazer for women in bourbon. The first ever female master bourbon taster, Noe Stevens talks to VinePair about the importance of bourbon education and discusses the whiskey trends to look out for in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of EOD Drinks, VinePair staff writer Tim McKirdy and the editorial team are joined by Ken Austin, co-founder of Conor McGregor’s Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Teremana Tequila. Austin shares his experience launching two of the world's most successful celebrity spirits brands, and explains why star status alone doesn't guarantee success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing a new podcast from VinePair. Our Editorial Team sits down with the movers and shakers in the beverage industry for a casual roundtable conversation over drinks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.