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Val d'Orcia DOC is a scenic wine region of canyons, hills and family farms near Montalcino and Montepulciano. Donatella Cinelli Colombini is proprietor of Fattoria del Colle in Trequanda and President of the Consorzio del Vino Orcia. Donatella also owns Casato Prime Donne in Montalcino, one of Italy's all-women- run wine estates, which produces renowned Brunello di Montalcino. Roberto Mascelloni i...

Noemia and Paolo D'Amico own their eponymous winery and Villa Tirrena, an estate high in the Lazio region of Umbria with spectacular views of the Calanchi valley – a natural phenomenon created by centuries-old deep scarring erosive landslides, now a UNESCO-protected area. Claudia Del Duca is a member of family-run Podere Marcampo, a country house and winery near Volterra in Tuscany's Val di Cecina...

Jack Bishop, Chief Creative Officer at America's Test Kitchen, takes us behind the scenes at this popular multimedia TV show. America's Test Kitchen offers more than 200 online cooking courses and publishes on average ten new cookbook titles each year. Recent books include 'Tasting Italy: A Culinary Journey," a visually stunning compilation of stories and recipes published in collaboration with Na...

DOCG Chianti Colli Fiorentini, a short drive from Florence, is a bucolic area in Tuscany with historic hilltop estates, vineyards and olive groves. Camilla Carrega, proprietor of Volognano, an 11th century estate, discusses the region, the wines and her family's winery. Brian McBride is Executive Chef of Michelin star-rated Siren at The Darcy in Washington DC, part of Curio Collection by Hilton. S...

Amanda Hesser is the co-founder and CEO of kitchen and home company, Food52, which she started with food writer, Merrill Stubbs, in 2009. From 1997 to 2008, Amanda was a reporter and food editor at The New York Times. She is author of Cooking for Mr. Latte: A Food Lover’s Courtship, with Recipes, The Cook and the Gardener, and NYT bestseller, The Essential New York Times Cookbook. She co-author wi...

Sommelier and Restaurateur Paul Grieco is owner of two Terroir wine bar-restaurants in New York City and recipient of a James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional. He discusses why he champions Riesling wines and his approach to hospitality and service. Historian and Editor-in-Chief of Bourbon magazine, Fred Minnick discusses the culture and intrigue of Bourbon. His b...

Kyle Maclachlan is well-known for his Golden Globe Award-winning starring role in the TV series "Twin Peaks" and for his role in "Sex and the City.” He's carved out a second career based on his passion for fine wine. Kyle's Pursued by Bear Washington State wines produce highly regarded Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. As Head of Sotheby's Global Wine, Jamie Ritchie travels between New York, London an...

Jacques Torres, fondly known as Mr. Chocolate, is one of the world's most respected experts on all things confection. Founder of Jacques Torres Chocolates, produced and sold in New York and online at MrChocolate.com, Jacques' collection includes exquisite artisan chocolates and other sweets. He serves as Dean of Pastry Arts at the International Culinary Center (NYC) and has been honored with numer...

Michael Anthony is Executive Chef for Gramercy Tavern, one of the nation's most enduring and beloved restaurants in New York City. He discusses his career path working at top restaurants in Japan, France and New York ( Daniel, Blue Hill) and what it means to be a chef-mentor. Chef David Burke's 30+ year career has included multiple top-rated restaurants in New York City and beyond, innovative sign...

Chateau Montelena in Calistoga is an historic Napa Valley winery whose legend was sealed when its Chardonnay won a blind tasting in 1976 in France (Judgement of Paris). CEO Bo Barrett reflects on Montelena's legacy producing classic style Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Emmy Award-winning TV producer Geoffrey Drummond produced shows with Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Lidia Bastianich, Martin...

Chef Katie Button studied to be an engineer but was drawn to food. After working with Chefs Ferran Adria and Jose Andres, Katie opened Cúrate Bar de Tapas and Nightbell in Asheville, NC. Cúrate was named one of Food & Wine Magazine's Top 40 Iconic Restaurants. A chemistry student who became the nation's 9th Master Sommelier, Larry Stone ran award-winning wine programs at Charlie Trotter's and Rubi...

Chef Patrick O'Connell is proprietor of Inn at Little Washington in Washington, VA, among the most highly awarded restaurants in the USA and member of Relais Chateaux. A self-taught chef, Patrick shares how he refined his cooking style and started the Inn which celebrates 40 years in 2018. Sara Moulton has shared cooking tips with home cooks through her TV shows and cookbooks for 40 years. She hos...

Drew Nieporent is Owner of Myriad Restaurant Group in NYC whose award-winning restaurants include Batard, Tribeca Grill and Nobu (NYC and around the world). He consults for many restaurants and hotels globally. Chef Traci Des Jardins opened Rubicon with Drew in 1994 in San Francisco. She now runs her flagship restaurant, Jardinere and three concepts in the Presidio in San Francisco: The Commissary...

As Culinary Director for Food & Wine magazine, Justin Chapple tests hundreds of recipes a year and shares cooking tips on F&W's video series, Mad Genius. In his book, "Just Cook It!," Justin shares 145 easy everyday recipes to cook at home. "Session Cocktails" by Drew Lazor and the Editors of PUNCH is a book that embraces low ABV (alcohol by volume) cocktails. Drew explains the concept of session...

Back in Monterrey, Mexico, Eddie Hernandez initially wanted to be a rock star musician. Today, he's a culinary star and co-proprietor of Taqueria del Sol eateries in Georgia and Tennessee. Eddie discusses his book, "Turnip Greens & Tortillas," and his non-traditional approach to blending South-of-the-Border and Deep South flavors. Jon Priest, Senior Winemaker for Etude Winery in Napa Valley, is pa...

Jehangir Mehta has been called "the most sustainable chef on earth" by Michelin Guide. Owner of Graffiti Earth and Me & You restaurants in New York City, Jehangir shares his passion for sustainable practices and zero waste food. Air Force veteran, John Moynier, has worked as a winemaker for over 40 years, most of that time for C Mondavi & Family in California. His Purple Heart Wine, a red blend, s...

As Executive Editor of Wine Enthusiast Magazine and WineMag.com, Susan Kostrzewa oversees all editorial planning content and tasting programs. She discusses the magazine's annual 100 Best Wine Restaurant list and covering the industry. Tory McPhail "commands the kitchen" as the award-winning Executive Chef at Commander's Palace in New Orleans since 2002, where dining memories are created every day...

Enologist Meaghan Frank shares the legacy of her great-grandfather, Dr. Konstantin Frank, who founded his namesake winery in New York State's Finger Lakes region in 1962. An immigrant from the Ukraine, Frank was the first vintner to successfully grow vitis vinifera (European grape species) in the Eastern U.S.A. Neal Bodenheimer owns Cure and Cane & Table in New Orleans, both voted among the top ba...

Chef Waldy Malouf is senior director of food and beverage operations for The Culinary Institute of America's three campuses. He manages the CIA Restaurant Group- eight concepts- which provide students a hands-on training experience. A 1975 graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Waldy spent 13 years as co-owner and chief operating officer of Beacon Restaurant, and served as executive chef f...

Cocktails anyone? Nico Martini is author of "Texas Cocktails," which features signature creations by mixologists from Houston to El Paso, and everywhere in between deep in the heart of Texas. Food and Beverage Journalist Amy Zavatto is author of several drinks books including "Prosecco Made Me Do It: 60 Seriously Sparkling Cocktails," Forager's Cocktails: Botanical Mixology with Fresh, Natural Ing...

Riccardo Ricci Curbastro discusses production and styles of Italy's renowned Franciacorta sparkling wine. Riccardo's family dates back 18 generations in what is now the Franciacorta DOCG region. Franciacorta is made in the traditional champenoise method and is known for its longer aging on lees. Fourth generation farmer Tyrrell Myburgh is co-owner and cellarmaster for MAN Family Wines, in South Af...

Ray Isle is the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine Magazine and Wine & Spirits Editor for Travel & Leisure and Departures magazines. He's a frequent guest on NBC Today, CNBC's On the Money & Squawk Box and a popular speaker at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and other culinary festivals. A fourth generation California vintner, Joel Gott is proprietor of Gott Wines in Napa, known for its quality...

Jean-Charles Boisset, The Boisset Collection, oversees his family wineries in France (Burgundy, Rhone and Languedoc) and in California (Buena Vista Winery, Raymond Vineyards and De Loach Vineyards). He’s authored a book and created the lifestyle brand, JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset. Since 2009 Dominique Demarville has served as Cellarmaster at Veuve Clicquot, which celebrates the 200th anniversary o...

Greece has more than 300 indigenous grape varietals and 33 appellations of origin. Enologist Sofia Perpera, Director of the Greek Wine Bureau in North America, discusses Greece's different wine regions wine styles and versatility with food. Aliyyah Baylor is Chief Baking Offer (CBO) of Make My Cake Bakery in New York's Harlem. A third-generation baker who learned from her mother and grandmother, A...

Lidia Bastianich shares anecdotes from her inspiring memoir, "My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family and Food." Lidia grew up in a small city in Istria (now Croatia), Her family escaped the Communist regime in 1956, crossing the border to Trieste, Italy as refugees. In 1958, Catholic Charities aided their relocation to the USA. Today, Lidia is Host of an Emmy Award-winning TV series, a bestsell...