Go With Your Palate

Ready for some fun and fascinating insights? In this episode of "Go With Your Palate," we’re thrilled to welcome Shay Martin, president and owner of Vibratex, the powerhouse Napa-based company known for designing personal pleasure products. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Vibratex is the sole North American importer of the iconic Magic Wand and the creator of the famous Rabbit, as seen...

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of winemaking with our extrodinary guest, Elizabeth Vianna, winemaker at Chimney Rock Winery, in the second part of our two-part episode extravaganza! Born in São Paulo and raised on a bi-cultural odyssey between Brazil and the United States, Elizabeth's passion for wine blossomed from her love of connection through food, wine, music, and art. Fr...

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of winemaking with our extrodinary guest, Elizabeth Vianna, winemaker at Chimney Rock Winery, in the first part of our two-part episode extravaganza! Born in São Paulo and raised on a bi-cultural odyssey between Brazil and the United States, Elizabeth's passion for wine blossomed from her love of connection through food, wine, music, and art. Fro...

Get ready to raise your glasses and join us for a sparkling two-part extravaganza on "Go With Your Palate" as we welcome the fabulous Amanda McCrossin, Certified Sommelier & Media Personality extraordinaire! Known as @sommvivant on social media, Amanda brings her infectious passion for wine and knack for demystifying the world of vino to our podcast. From expert champagne tips to dec...

Get ready to raise your glasses and join us for a sparkling two-part extravaganza on "Go With Your Palate" as we welcome the fabulous Amanda McCrossin, Certified Sommelier & Media Personality extraordinaire! Known as @sommvivant on social media, Amanda brings her infectious passion for wine and knack for demystifying the world of vino to our podcast. From expert champagne tips to dec...

Get ready for a double dose of PR magic on "Go With Your Palate" as we welcome the dynamic David Mandler, Senior Vice President of Magrino PR Agency, for a two-part episode extravaganza! We'll uncover the origin story of David's remarkable career in PR, from his early days at Margrino to his role as a leading force in integrated marketing and brand development. Tune in for insi...

Get ready for a double dose of PR magic on "Go With Your Palate" as we welcome the dynamic David Mandler, Senior Vice President of Magrino PR Agency, for a two-part episode extravaganza! We'll uncover the origin story of David's remarkable career in PR, from his early days at Margrino to his role as a leading force in integrated marketing and brand development. Tune in for insi...

Welcome to a special edition of "Go With Your Palate" where we're uncorking the Wineography of some of Joe's most iconic creations! Join us as we revisit the origin stories behind Böen , Elouan , and Napa Valley Quilt – each bottle a testament to Joe's passion for winemaking and innovation. From the rolling hills of California to the rugged coastal influences of Oregon, th...

Get ready to uncork some juicy topics on "Go With Your Palate" as we dive into the fascinating world of reality TV with a deep dive into the popular show "Love is Blind" – but the real question is, is it true love or just reality show magic? Plus, Joe takes us on a journey through his latest barrel experiments, from the social media sensation of stainless steel barrels with woo...

Get ready for a steamy ride on "Go With Your Palate" as we delve into the sultry world of underground book clubs and the tantalizing new age romance novel, "Neverland Chronicles" by T.S. Kinley. Warning: spoilers ahead and things are about to get explicit as we dive into an excerpt from the book. But that's not all – Joe spills the beans on some hilarious family pranks and...

Get ready for a sizzling episode of "Go With Your Palate" as we welcome a special guest all the way from Germany! Ludwig "Lucki" Maurer, the culinary maestro behind Ludwig Maurers MEATing Point and a trailblazer in the world of gastronomy, joins us to share his extraordinary journey from chef to master of organic Wagyu cattle breeding and beyond. From rubbing shoulders with cul...

Buckle up for a wild ride as Joe spills the grapes on some of the craziest wine tour stories you've ever heard, while also dishing out some essential wine touring etiquette tips to keep your glass full and your experience smooth. Plus, we're tapping into the wisdom of some top-notch Somms as we dive into the latest insights from the Somm Journal. From wild anecdotes to expert advice, thi...

Get ready for an exciting on-the-road adventure as "Go With Your Palate" takes you behind the scenes to our very own winery production! Join us as we embark on the fascinating journey of wine bottling, from the first pour of liquid gold into glass to the final corking of our delicious creations. With a special appearance from the master of our bottling line, Good Kyle, get ready to witne...

Join us on a heartfelt and adrenaline-pumping episode of "Go With Your Palate" as Joe opens up about the rollercoaster ride of being a dad, sharing a recent scare involving his son's motorcycle escapade (thankfully, all's well!). Get ready for a wild detour into the world of AI, as Joe playfully challenges artificial intelligence with the intricate art of winemaking. It's...

Welcome to the dazzling second episode of the year on "Go With Your Palate"! In Part One of this Two-Part delight, we're popping the cork on the excitement, offering a tantalizing preview of Joe's upcoming wine releases, including the exquisite Albariño and the lively Sauvignon Blanc. Get ready to mark your calendars as we unveil the newest addition to our downtown Napa tasting...

Welcome to the dazzling second episode of the year on "Go With Your Palate"! In Part One of this Two-Part delight, we're popping the cork on the excitement, offering a tantalizing preview of Joe's upcoming wine releases, including the exquisite Albariño and the lively Sauvignon Blanc. Get ready to mark your calendars as we unveil the newest addition to our downtown Napa tasting...

Chill out with us on the latest "Go With Your Palate" episode as we navigate the icy waters of all things ice-related! Before we take the plunge into cryo extraction and bone-chilling ice baths, let's fire up the flavor with Joe's sizzling BBQ tales and more. From ice bath cold plunging to the mind-bending world of grape cryo extraction, this episode will have you feeling both...

Uncork the secrets of the 2023 harvest season in the ultimate compilation episode of "Go With Your Palate"! We're swirling together the finest vintages of information as we track the progress of this year's harvest, dance with the unpredictable harvest weather, and peek into the crystal ball for vintage predictions that'll make your taste buds tingle. But that's not a...

Indulge in a flavorful crossover event! Join 'Go With Your Palate' as we present a special two-part series from the inaugural episodes of 'Drop The Check' podcast, featuring our host Joe Wagner as a guest alongside his good friend, renowned winemaker Robbie Meyer. Get a taste of Napa Valley's rich history, its future prospects, and tantalizing collaborations in the wine in...

Indulge in a flavorful crossover event! Join 'Go With Your Palate' as we present a special two-part series from the inaugural episodes of 'Drop The Check' podcast, featuring our host Joe Wagner as a guest alongside his good friend, renowned winemaker Robbie Meyer. Get a taste of Napa Valley's rich history, its future prospects, and tantalizing collaborations in the wine in...

Get ready to sip some knowledge on the Go With Your Palate podcast! In this episode, we're uncorking the secrets behind vineyard designate, California AVAs, estate wines, and shining a spotlight on underrated wine regions. But hold onto your stemware 'cause we're not stopping there! Join us for an off-road adventure into our "whatever the F else" zone. We're spilling...

On the Go With Your Palate podcast, join our incredible host Joe Wagner as we take a deep dive into the dazzling world of sparkling wine. From Charmat Method to Méthode Champenoise to Pétillant-Naturel, we're uncorking all the bubbly secrets! But hey, that's just the beginning – buckle up for thrilling detours into F1 racing, discovering the most "wild sites to see," checking o...

Get ready for an extraordinary adventure on "Go with your palate" with our second part of our special two-part episode with the incredible Robbie Meyer, the mastermind winemaker and owner of Peirson Meyer Wines. With an impressive 25 vintages under his belt at renowned wineries like Peter Michael, Lewis Cellars, and Jericho Canyon, Robbie's here to spill the secrets of winemaking li...

Get ready for an extraordinary adventure on "Go with your palate" as we kick off the first part of our special two-part episode with the incredible Robbie Meyer, the mastermind winemaker and owner of Peirson Meyer Wines. With an impressive 25 vintages under his belt at renowned wineries like Peter Michael, Lewis Cellars, and Jericho Canyon, Robbie's here to spill the secrets of wine...

Dive into the vineyard on this episode of Go With Your Palate! We're uncorking the deets on our 2023 Harvest (anticipated to be one of the best vintages ever by JW himself!)—expect Joe's nostalgia trip through past triumphs over Mother Nature for those other epic vintages. But that's not all! Get ready for a small delightful detour into the frosty world of ice baths and a sneak peek...