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In this episode, we go back to the 1960's and discuss the life and trial of Candace Mossler. Candace and her nephew, Mel Powers, were having an affair. Her husband, Jacques, is believed to have found out about the affair. A few months later, Jacques if found dead in his Miami luxury apartment. Police believed Mel and Candace were in this together, and that the couple murdered the millionaire so they could be together and take his fortune. But, what would a jury think?

Thank you to Gabriele Poenitzsch from Horseshoe Bend Cellars for coming on the show! She shares the wines, events, and the ins and outs of Horseshoe Bend Cellars. We can't wait to go back!

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This week I am sharing the story of Jodi Arias. Jodi stabbed Travis Alexander, slit his throat, and then shot him in the head. The motive...jealousy. If she couldn't have him, nobody could have him. This was a calculated, premeditated crime, and she used sex to get into the home that day, knowing she was going to kill him. I will discuss how they met, their short relationship, how he died, and the bizarre details on the trial. 

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We began by introducing you to David Dietz, Owner of BBC Tavern and Grill and the recently opened Bar Reverie in the adjacent venue. Dietz, who has worked in the restaurant industry since a youth, opened BBC Tavern and Grill under the original concept Brandywine Brewing Company. As time went on, they essentially switched venues with Pizza by Elizabeth's and Dietz re-established his business as BBC Tavern and Grill as the new venue lacked space for brewing craft beers. Now, Dietz has extended his culinary pedigree with his French-based concept, Bar Reverie. Bar Reverie offers "a travel-inspired menu with a nod to French cuisine" and an extensive wine selection.

Next, we caught up with the owner of Spotted Horse Provisions, Amanda Newman. Amanda's 'jam' is to focus on fresh ingredients from local farmers to create her sought-after sauces, preserves, and other delicious products. As a fourth-generation canner, Newman is well-versed in the versatility of creating scratch-made, sustainable foods for herself and her family. Now, she is bringing her family recipes (and delightful products) into our homes by selling them at local farmer's markets--and soon to the shelves of your favorite privately-owned grocery markets!

Lastly, we uncorked the story behind Maryland's first black family-owned winery: Boyd Cru Wines. Jon'll and Matthew Boyd, who are the dynamic duo behind Boyd Cru Wines, enlightened us with their brand's origin story and what inspired them. Initially, the Boyd's discussed investing in a winery since the couple enjoyed visiting wineries in their free-time. So when the pandemic shut down the world, the positive-thinking couple recognized the additional time and opportunity it afforded them to pursue their goals--and Boyd Cru Wines was born. Since then they've won awards for their wines and are currently creating new vintages for all of you to enjoy!

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11. D Magazine: “True Crime and Wine”
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Interview with Amie Nemec

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Read about primary, secondary, and tertiary aromas/flavors HERE

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Need lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out my home Cork + Cactus!
 

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Wineries, shops, and food, OH MY!! Visiting like a local, and feeling the energy of a city, is where it's AT! This week is all about my time in Querétaro, Mexico. A large city in the mountains, centrally located in the country. 

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Mark Gordon Smith, founder of Private Italy Tours, shares why travelers fall in love with Italy and why people keep going back to visit. 

Today Italy is reaping the benefits of travelers wanting to explore this beautiful country. Mark explains the state of travel in Italy today and why unique places like Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria are gaining more attention.

With an increased demand in travel to Italy, Mark is not only leading tours to these wonderful locations off the beaten path, he's also focusing on itinerary planning services to provide a more exclusive option to explore Italy on your own.

Mark loves to share experiences with the Italian culture so he creates the most perfect, relaxing experiences. Imagine being in Italy in your own villa with visits to small, family-owned wineries and interactive cooking classes. 

And to get you in the mood for Italy, Mark shares how he puts into words his own memories, now an Italian Trilogy, all providing a uniquely personal look into the beauty of Italy.

Discover how Mark can help you plan your perfect trip to this special travel destination.

Also on Speaking of Travel, Tina Kinsey, Vice-president of Marketing, PR, and Air Service Development at the Asheville Regional Airport, shares how airports are constantly looking at expanding as travel volumes continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels. Find out what future planning looks like when the future is catching up with us.

Tune in!

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In Episode #15 of Slice of Wine, host Jared S. Taylor is joined by Dr. Jeff Daiter, Founder of InVintory.

Listen to the full episode to learn about: 

• Dr. Daiter's background
• Overview of InVintory
• Where they are at today & what's next for the company
• Early challenges they faced
• How wine collecting has evolved over the last 3-5 years
• Dr. Daiter's favorite wine

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In Episode #14 of Slice of Wine, host Jared S. Taylor is joined by Iker Berasaluce, Founder of Iker Wine.

Listen to the full episode to learn about: 

• Berasaluce's background
• How someone with a PhD in Chemistry moved into the wine space
• What being a wine writer and judge is all about
• The one wine he would drink if he could only drink one for the rest of his life
• What are some of his favorite wines at the moment
• His thoughts on canned wine

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In Episode #13 of Slice of Wine, host Jared S. Taylor is joined by Nick King, Co-Founder & CEO at Vint.

Listen to the full episode to learn about: 

• King's background
• Overview of Vint
• Democratizing wine as an alternative asset class
  • What does that look like?
  • Why is that important?
• Recent funding round
  • Who was involved
  • Use of proceeds
• What's next?

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In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy chat with two professionals involved with wine branding. First, we catch up with Joel Peterson who is the Executive Director for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, overseeing many aspects of the promotion of Paso Robles as a destination for wine, alongside wineries and other hospitality businesses. Then, we welcome Megan O'Connor, the Brand Director at Treasury Wine Estates and an expert in messaging and storytelling around wine labels and producers, as well as the differing approaches to winery-level branding based on the particularities of a specific wine region. We hope these interviews provide new insight into how brands are developed and stories are told within the wine industry!

The Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com.

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Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, and more!

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In this episode host Aimee Cronin is joined again by Serge Lozach, VP-Managing Director, Wine in Motion USA, an Importer of Kopke Port Wines to taste a selection of Kopke Port Wines. Listen to learn about the history, vinification, tasting notes, recommendations and awards of the Kopke Port Wine portfolio! 

The wines include: 

• 2003 White Colheita 
• 20 Year Old White Port 
• 2002 Tawny Colheita 
• 2012 Tawny Colheita 
• 10 Year Old Tawny 
• 20 Year Old Tawny 

About Lozach
Born into a family of French restaurateurs based in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, Serge Lozach has had one foot in American culture and one foot in European since birth. Upon graduation from Queens College of the City of New York with degrees in Communications and Political Science, Lozach immediately focused on wine marketing and sales. Over his career, employers included The Hess Collection, Moet Hennessy USA, SOPEXA USA, and Paul Hobbs Imports. In 2006 Lozach was certified WSET (Wine& Spirit Education Trust) level 3 Advanced. In 2018 Lozach was appointed VP and Managing Director of Wine in Motion USA, an importer specializing in the wines of Portugal. The company’s lead brand is Kopke Port, the oldest Port wine house (est. 1638). This Portuguese (as opposed to British) style Port House is an industry leader in the sales and distribution of Colheitas and Aged Ports, with some of Porto’s deepest cellars. Lozach oversees all marketing and sales, including building the brand’s national distribution network.

Serge resides in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with his wife Irene and enjoys spending time with his new granddaughter Ellie June. When not working Serge can be found roaming the woods in search of prey with his two Cairn Terriers, Hudson and Farouk.

About Kopke Port Wine
Kopke Port Wine (Portugal), est. 1638, is the oldest Port wine house. Located in the upper Douro DOC, a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site since 2001, Kopke benefits from the imposing geography of the Douro Valley: the plunging valleys allow vines to be planted from altitudes of 1,900 feet on the upper ridges, down to 230 feet alongside the river, with immensely diverse terroirs. Kopke wines are sourced and produced in Quinta São Luiz, one of the most important estates in Douro region. This 300-acre estate has 220 acres planted to traditional Portuguese grape varieties, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Cão. There are also small plots of Tinta Barroca and Souzão. Kopke is also opening a small inn, The Vine House, at Quinta São Luiz this coming July.

Wine in Motion USA

Kopke Port Wines
Instagram: @ kopke1638

 
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Pedro Ferrer Miranda is the GM of Ferrer Miranda Wineries: Solar de Viejo, Valdubón, and Bodegas Vionta.

Check out the Ferrer Miranda Wineries. Pedro suggests you try one wine from each of his three family wineries: Orube Selección de Familia, Valdubón X, and Vionta Albariño. Oh, and he endorses the Spielberg film, Warhorse...as it relates to his work. 

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In Episode #11 of Slice of Wine, host Aimee Cronin is joined by  Lisa Schuster, National Marketing Director at Enovation Brands.

Listen to the full episode to learn about: 

• Schuster's background story and expertise
• Enovation Brands' background
• Italian Moscato and it’s current sales trends 

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In Episode #10 of Slice of Wine, host Aimee Cronin is joined by Bartholomew Broadbent, President & Owner at Broadbent Selections. 

Listen to the full episode to learn about: 

• Broadbent’s philosophy behind choosing wine companies & vineries from around the world
• The history of Broadbent 
• Bartholomew’s relationship with his father & how he got into the wine industry
• Broadbent’s journey of importing Vinhou Verde from Portugal 

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In Episode #9, Gayle Corrigan of Saperavi USA and importer of Ukranian sparkling wine producer, Artwinery, shares an unbelievable story of resistance and resilience unfolding in real time with Slice of Wine Host, Aimee Cronin.

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Artwinery
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Today's Guest: Serge Lozach, VP-Managing Director, Wine in Motion USA -Importer of Kopke Port Wines

Listen to discover:

• How to sell the oldest port wine - Kopke - in the US market?
• Their new distribution partnership with Skurnik; & how Wine in Motion chooses American distributors for Kopke
• Pre-sale techniques: 2022 short list
• The art of declaring a vintage (When and why)
• Tasting with Serge
• The benefits for Kopke to be the first Port Wine house to release 50 YO

About Lozach
Born into a family of French restaurateurs based in Hell’s Kitchen in New York City, Serge Lozach has had one foot in American culture and one foot in European since birth. Upon graduation from Queens College of the City of New York with degrees in Communications and Political Science, Lozach immediately focused on wine marketing and sales. Over his career, employers included The Hess Collection, Moet Hennessy USA, SOPEXA USA, and Paul Hobbs Imports. In 2006 Lozach was certified WSET (Wine& Spirit Education Trust) level 3 Advanced. In 2018 Lozach was appointed VP and Managing Director of Wine in Motion USA, an importer specializing in the wines of Portugal. The company’s lead brand is Kopke Port, the oldest Port wine house (est. 1638). This Portuguese (as opposed to British) style Port House is an industry leader in the sales and distribution of Colheitas and Aged Ports, with some of Porto’s deepest cellars. Lozach oversees all marketing and sales, including building the brand’s national distribution network.

Serge resides in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with his wife Irene and enjoys spending time with his new granddaughter Ellie June. When not working Serge can be found roaming the woods in search of prey with his two Cairn Terriers, Hudson and Farouk.

About Kopke Port Wine
Kopke Port Wine (Portugal), est. 1638, is the oldest Port wine house. Located in the upper Douro DOC, a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site since 2001, Kopke benefits from the imposing geography of the Douro Valley: the plunging valleys allow vines to be planted from altitudes of 1,900 feet on the upper ridges, down to 230 feet alongside the river, with immensely diverse terroirs. Kopke wines are sourced and produced in Quinta São Luiz, one of the most important estates in Douro region. This 300-acre estate has 220 acres planted to traditional Portuguese grape varieties, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Cão. There are also small plots of Tinta Barroca and Souzão. Kopke is also opening a small inn, The Vine House, at Quinta São Luiz this coming July.

Wine in Motion USA

Kopke Port Wines
Instagram: @ kopke1638

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Caren McNamara of Conscious Container and Matt Swihart of Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery were both inspired by seeing reuse/refill operations in action on their worldwide travels – and wanted to bring these systems to life in the U.S. Now they are pioneering beverage refill in the beer and wine industries. In this week’s episode, they share both the enthusiasm and challenges they have encountered, plus why the economic and environmental benefits make it all worthwhile – especially if we can get a national bottle bill on board. 

Resources:

• Conscious Container
• Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery
• Upstream’s Reuse Hub: Deposit Refund Systems and Refillable Containers
• The New Reuse Economy: How the Beverage Sector's Re-embrace of Refill Will Transform the Industry