Episodes

  • Francesco Ricasoli, owner, Barone Ricasoli, Chianti Classico- Italy's Oldest Winery

    Francesco Ricasoli, owner, Barone Ricasoli, Chianti Classico- Italy's Oldest Winery
    Feb 25 2026
    Castello Brolio in the hills of Chianti Classico's Gaiole subzone, is home to Barone Ricasoli, documented as the oldest winery in Italy (est 1141) and the fourth oldest family business in the world. Francesco Ricasoli, family steward and company president since 1993, discusses the Ricasoli family's role in originating the formula for what is now Chianti Classico wine. He highlights the microclimates of Brolio’s vineyards and its wines. This show first aired Sept. 2021. www.ricasoli.com

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    49 mins
  • A Visit with Carla Tiago, Winemaker, Kopke, Portugal’s Oldest Port House

    A Visit with Carla Tiago, Winemaker, Kopke, Portugal’s Oldest Port House
    Feb 19 2026
    A trip to Portugal would not be complete without a visit to Porto and the Douro Valle, home to the world’s production of Port wines and the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. Kopke, established in 1638, is Portugal’s oldest Port houses and now has a stunning, art-filled hotel in Villa Nova de Gaia across the Douro River in Porto. Carla Tiago, longtime winemaker at Kopke, discusses the time-honored process of making Port and its different styles. www.kopke1638.com

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    53 mins
  • At Penner-Ash, Winemaker Kate Ayres Embraces Her Oregon Roots

    At Penner-Ash, Winemaker Kate Ayres Embraces Her Oregon Roots
    Feb 12 2026
    At Penner-Ash located in the Northern Willamette Valley’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Winemaker Kate Ayres crafts several expressions of single estate Pinot Noir as well as Chardonnay, Viognier and Riesling. Penner Ash was established in 1998 by Lynn and Ron Penner-Ash with a vision to producer lush, layered Pinot Noir. In 2016, the winery joined the Jackson Family Wines portfolio. The same year, Oregon native Kate Ayres joined the winemaking team at Penner-Ash; she was appointed winemaker in 2018.

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    48 mins
  • Yannick Benjamin, Co-Founder, Wine on Wheels, Keeps Moving Forward

    Yannick Benjamin, Co-Founder, Wine on Wheels, Keeps Moving Forward
    Feb 4 2026
    Working in wine and traveling the world to visit wine regions and producers can be invigorating and exhausting. But that doesn’t Yannick Benjamin, a respected New York-based sommelier and co-founder of Beaupierre Wines & Spirits. What sets him apart is that manages this all from a wheelchair- with no limits. Paralyzed from a car accident in 2003, Benjamin advocates for individuals living with disabilities. He the cofounder of nonprofit Wine on Wheels and a para-athlete who races in marathons.

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    45 mins
  • Stefano Chiarlo, Winemaker & Family Owner, Michele Chiarlo Winery in Piemonte

    Stefano Chiarlo, Winemaker & Family Owner, Michele Chiarlo Winery in Piemonte
    Jan 28 2026
    Michele Chiarlo in Italy’s Piedmont region is a world-class producer of single vineyard wines. The family-run winery has vineyards in the Langhe, Monferrato and Gavi. Patriarch Michele Chiarlo helped to establish standards of quality for DOC Piedmont and was among the first to introduce green harvest practices in Italy in 1984. His winemaker son, Stefano, continues his father's legacy and discusses the family’s commitment to sustainability and its investment in DOCG Nizza www.michelechiarlo.it

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    14 mins
  • Chef Peter Merriman, a Pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Is Still Making Waves

    Chef Peter Merriman, a Pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Is Still Making Waves
    Jan 21 2026
    Peter Merriman is one of 12 chef-pioneers of Hawaii regional cuisine, a movement which emphasizes locally sourced ingredients from farmers and fisherman throughout the islands and elevated the local dining scene. In 1988 he opened his signature restaurant, Merriman’s, in Waimea (Big Island). This acclaimed restaurant now has locations in Maui (Kapalua), Oahu and Kauai (Poipu). Merriman’s casual concepts include Monkeypod Kitchen, Ulu Kitchen, both in West Maui, and Moku Kitchen in Honolulu.

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    52 mins
  • Bon Apetite! Eat, Drink, Explore Lisbon, Portugal with The Connected Table

    Bon Apetite! Eat, Drink, Explore Lisbon, Portugal with The Connected Table
    Jan 15 2026
    Lisbon, Portugal, is a feast for palate. Portuguese cuisine brings flavors of Africa, Brazil, Iberia and the Far East to its dishes. Examples include piri piri chicken, roast pork in red wine, sopa de mariscos, grilled sardines, Bacalhau (dried salted cod) with potatoes and Lisbon’s sweet gift to the world, Pastel de Nata. Portugal produces a range of outstanding wines, from crisp Vinhos Verde to velvety Alentejo reds to sweet Ports. Melanie and David share their Lisbon culinary discoveries.

    The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

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    50 mins
  • Bon Apetite! Eat, Drink, Explore Lisbon, Portugal with The Connected Table

    Bon Apetite! Eat, Drink, Explore Lisbon, Portugal with The Connected Table
    Jan 15 2026
    Lisbon, Portugal, is a feast for palate. Portuguese cuisine brings flavors of Africa, Brazil, Iberia and the Far East to its dishes. Examples include piri piri chicken, roast pork in red wine, sopa de mariscos, grilled sardines, Bacalhau (dried salted cod) with potatoes and Lisbon’s sweet gift to the world, Pastel de Nata. Portugal produces a range of outstanding wines, from crisp Vinhos Verde to velvety Alentejo reds to sweet Ports. Melanie and David share their Lisbon culinary discoveries.

    The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).

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    50 mins