The Wine Hour

LICENSED TO TASTE is the learning segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Tanisha Townsend give examples of how AI has already impacted the world of wine and tell you what French cuisine means to Americans and what they expect when they go to france in the Wine Minute. SPECIAL GUESTS BIO MICHEL ROUX JR Michel Roux Jr is a famous chef who was raised in Kent, where his father worked as a private...

The INTRODUCTION includes the presentation of the guest and team as well as the opening opinion piece of the host, Antoine Abou-Samra. UNCORKED is the debate segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Jaime Araujo and Akos Forczek discuss how AI will impact the world of food and wine. SPECIAL GUESTS BIO MICHEL ROUX JR Michel Roux Jr is a famous chef who was raised in Kent, where his father worked...

HAVE A DRINK WITH ME is the interview segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Antoine Abou-Samra has a conversation with Michel Roux Jr and Emily Roux about their journey, love of cooking, and much more. A wonderful conversation 😍. SPECIAL GUESTS BIO MICHEL ROUX JR Michel Roux Jr is a famous chef who was raised in Kent, where his father worked as a private chef. After leaving school, he undert...

Join the Wine Dream Team, Tanisha Townsend, Jaime Araujo, and Akos Forzcek along with the Host, Antoine Abou-Samra for The Wine Hour. We have the pleasure to welcome Michel Roux Jr and Emily Roux, Le Gavroche and Caractère, London, UK. PROGRAM
Introduction: Show opening with Antoine’s Abou-Samra introduction “The Last Line of Defencer”, and the cast introduction.

Uncorked: Jaime Araujo and Akos F...

HAVE A DRINK WITH ME is the interview segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Antoine Abou-Samra has a conversation with Jane Anson about her journey, how she got into, the people that supported her, the start of janeanson.com, the book Inside Bordeaux , and much more. A wonderful conversation 😍. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Jane is the founder of www.janeanson.com, a site that she launched in October 20...

Join our panel of Special Guests, Dr. Akilah Cadet (Change Cadet), Dr. Laura Catena (Catena Zapata), Rebecca Hopkins (A Balanced Glass) and Rania Zayyat (Lift Collective), and the Wine Dream Team, Jaime Araujo, Tanisha Townsend, and Akos Forzcek, along with the Host, Antoine Abou-Samra Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to/follow our podcast. You can also follow us on our different...

LICENSED TO TASTE is the learning segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Tanisha Townsend talks about Wine Tourism and her Wine Bucket List in the Wine Minute. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Born in June 1977 in Bordeaux, Ferdinand Mähler-Besse is the 4th generation of a family of wine merchants and producers in Bordeaux. He grew up and studied in Bordeaux. After business school, he went to New York in Sep...

The INTRODUCTION includes the presentation of the guest and team as well as the opening opinion piece of the host, Antoine Abou-Samra. UNCORKED is the debate segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Jaime Araujo and Akos Forzcek talk about: Is there a “revolution” taking place in Napa? SPECIAL GUEST BIO Born in June 1977 in Bordeaux, Ferdinand Mähler-Besse is the 4th generation of a family of wi...

HAVE A DRINK WITH ME is the interview segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Antoine Abou-Samra has a conversation with Ferdinand Mähler-Besse about his journey, Château Palmer, Sobovi, tradition, modernity, and much more. What a wonderful conversation 😍. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Born in June 1977 in Bordeaux, Ferdinand Mähler-Besse is the 4th generation of a family of wine merchants and producers i...

Join the Wine Dream Team, Jaime Araujo, Tanisha Townsend, Akos Forzcek, and Ray Isle, along with the Host, Antoine Abou-Samra for The Wine Hour. We have the pleasure to welcome Ferdinand Mähler-Besse, Château Palmer, Bordeaux, France. PROGRAM Uncorked [5:28]: Jaime Araujo and Akos Forzcek talk about: Is there a “revolution” taking place in Napa? Licensed To Taste [35:38]: Tanisha Townsend talks ab...

LICENSED TO TASTE is the learning segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Tanisha Townsend gives us a primer on Wine Confréries (brotherhood/sisterhood): What are they? Why do they exist? and shares her personal view in the Wine Minute.. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Before co-founding digital content start-up Passionomy.tv in early 2021,  Michael was the Chief Culinary Officer at Jumeirah Hotels and...

The INTRODUCTION includes the presentation of the guest and team as well as the opening opinion piece of the host, Antoine Abou-Samra. UNCORKED is the debate segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Antoine Abou-Samra gives his thoughts on "Follow your passion". Jaime Araujo, Ray Isle and Akos Forzcek talk about: Who needs the other the most: Hospitality or Wine Industry?. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Befo...

HAVE A DRINK WITH ME is the interview segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Antoine Abou-Samra has a conversation with Michael Ellis about his journey, the Michelin Guide, Gastronomy, Passionomy, and much more. What a wonderful conversation 😍. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Before co-founding digital content start-up Passionomy.tv in early 2021,  Michael was the Chief Culinary Officer at Jumeirah Ho...

Join the Wine Dream Team, Jaime Araujo, Tanisha Townsend, Akos Forzcek, and Ray Isle, along with the Host, Antoine Abou-Samra for The Wine Hour. We have the pleasure to welcome Michael Ellis, Passionomy, Dubai & Brussels. PROGRAM Uncorked [6:26]: Jaime Araujo, Ray Isle and Akos Forzcek talk about: Who needs the other the most: Hospitality or Wine Industry?. Licensed To Taste [39:23]: Tanisha T...

LICENSED TO TASTE is the learning segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Tanisha Townsend gives us a primer on the wines of Lago di Garda, and shares her views on the world these days in the Wine Minute. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Rebecca Hopkins is an experienced wine communications strategist, speaker, moderator, host and writer. With a 30-year career in the wine business spanning Australia and the U...

The INTRODUCTION includes the presentation of the guest and team as well as the opening opinion piece of the host, Antoine Abou-Samra. UNCORKED is the debate segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Jaime Araujo and Ray Isle discuss: In a world beset by global issues like pandemics, or the war in Ukraine, why does wine matter at all? SPECIAL GUEST BIO Rebecca Hopkins is an experienced wine commu...

HAVE A DRINK WITH ME is the interview segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Antoine Abou-Samra has a conversation with Rebecca Hopkins about her journey, the reason she started A Balanced Glass, Mental Health, wellness and more. What a wonderful conversation 😍. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Rebecca Hopkins is an experienced wine communications strategist, speaker, moderator, host and writer. With a 30-y...

Join the Wine Dream Team, Jaime Araujo, Tanisha Townsend, Akos Forzcek, and Ray Isle, along with the Host, Antoine Abou-Samra for The Wine Hour. We have the pleasure to welcome Rebecca Hopkins, A Balanced Glass, USA. PROGRAM Uncorked [6:02]: Jaime Araujo and Ray Isle discuss: In a world beset by global issues like pandemics, or the war in Ukraine, why does wine matter at all? Licensed To Taste [29...

LICENSED TO TASTE is the learning segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Tanisha Townsend gives us a primer on California Wines, and shares her take on starting live events again in the Wine Minute. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Jason Haas is the second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek, serving in the dual roles of Partner and General Manager. In his two decades at the winery his family founded in pa...

The INTRODUCTION includes the presentation of the guest and team as well as the opening opinion piece of the host, Antoine Abou-Samra. UNCORKED is the debate segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Jaime Araujo and Akos Forzcek talk about he future of En Primeur. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Jason Haas is the second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek, serving in the dual roles of Partner and General Ma...

HAVE A DRINK WITH ME is the interview segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Antoine Abou-Samra has a conversation with Jason Haas about his journey, regenerative organic certifications, amd much more. What a wonderful conversation 😍. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Jason Haas is the second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek, serving in the dual roles of Partner and General Manager. In his two decades a...

Join the Wine Dream Team, Jaime Araujo, Tanisha Townsend, and Akos Forzcek, along with the Host, Antoine Abou-Samra for The Wine Hour. We have the pleasure to welcome Jason Haas, Tablas Creek, USA. PROGRAM Uncorked [8:21]: Jaime Araujo and Akos Forzcek talk about the future of En Primeur. Licensed To Taste [30:26]: Tanisha Townsend gives us a primer on California Wines, and shares her take on star...

LICENSED TO TASTE is the learning segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Tanisha Townsend gives us an overview of tGrenache, and shares her take on Young People and Wine in the Wine Minute. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Dynamic, active and passionate about the world of wine and wine growing. Pepe Raventós joined Raventós i Blanc in 2001. He has been part of the world of wine from an early age, spending...

HAVE A DRINK WITH ME is the interview segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Antoine Abou-Samra has a conversation with Pepe Raventósabout hisjourney, his foray into Natural Wine, and what matters to him. What a wonderful conversation 😍. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Dynamic, active and passionate about the world of wine and wine growing. Pepe Raventós joined Raventós i Blanc in 2001. He has been part...

The INTRODUCTION includes the presentation of the guest and team as well as the opening opinion piece of the host, Antoine Abou-Samra. UNCORKED is the debate segment of The Wine Hour. In this Episode, Jaime Araujo, Akos Forzcek and Ray Isle talk about the risk of great wine regions like Burgundy and Napa Valley to lose new wine drinkers because of ever-escalating prices. SPECIAL GUEST BIO Dynamic,...