Urban Wine Club

In this episode of the Urban Wine Club, Fotios Stamos hosts Mr. Angelos Iatridis for a discussion on the cutting edge of Greek winemaking. The episode explores how satellite technology, GPS mapping, and precision viticulture unlock the full potential of PDO Amyndeon / ΠΟΠ Αμύνταιο and PGI Florina / ΠΓΕ Φλώρινα wines. Learn more at the Alpha Estate website: https://alpha-estate.com/ Visit https://w...

Piccini 1882 website > How does a 140-year-old legacy stay fresh in a changing world? In this episode, we sit down with Mario Piccini and his eldest daughter, Ginevra, to discuss the evolution of one of Italy’s most iconic wine dynasties. Mario recounts his journey from introducing the bold "Chianti Orange" label in the 1980s to expanding the family’s reach into the volcanic soils of Etna and t...

We welcome the iconic Howie Rubin to the show! Howie moved to San Francisco in 1975 in search of a good time at age 21, and ended up helping open up America's first wineries bar, the London Wine Bar. They served wines by the glass and had winemaker dinners back then, and he was bitten by the wine bug. He traveled to wine regions all over California and carved himself quite a niche at the wine...

We welcome the amazing Julia Zuccardi of Santa Julia Wines to the show! There are many reasons why a winery chooses its name. In this case, Santa Julia was inspired by Julia herself, the first daughter of José Zuccardi. However, it also serves as a way to showcase their values, history, and the community they are part of. As a family, the Zuccardi's are committed to the land and their people b...

Alex is a Peruvian American who created SUYO with his partner Ian to reconnect with his roots and celebrate his culture by sharing Peru's beloved flagship spirit, Pisco. He sees SUYO as a vehicle to share amazing Pisco, his home country, and the many stories that he's encountered on his journey. There are 500+ pisco producers in Peru. The majority of them are small, family-owned and operated viney...

As someone born and raised in the Caribbean, Marc has been a student of rum, and its place within a myriad of settings, his entire life. With this has come a deep sense of appreciation for both the heritage of rum, as well as the broader role it plays in the Contemporary Caribbean culture. In the US, he believes that there is an enormous opportunity to further elevate the conversation around rum —...

SEE THE VIDEO REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST > We sit with the founder of Stray Dog, Johnny Livanos, and discuss his vision and journey into developing Greece's first wild gin. As a Greek American growing up in the restaurant industry, Johnny walks us through a moment in his life after realizing how many exotic and unique herbs and botanicals grow in Greece that would be the perfect recipe for a...

The family tradition continues in this episode as we sit down with Yiannis Boutaris, the grandson of the legendary Godfather of Xinomavro, the elder Yiannis Boutaris. The Boutaris' have been the visionaries and pioneers in Northern Greece's modern wine production to elevate and showcase its potential. We discuss the family's journey from farmers to world class producers and how the fam...

Dimitris Skouras walks us through his family’s journey of building a winery in Greece and the regions they focus on. Their wines prove just how complex Greek wine can be and doesn’t fail to impress co-hosts Claudia and Fotios. Grab a glass and explore these fun and foreign varietals with us. Explore Domaine Skouras . See more on the Urban Wine Club app .

Dive into the history of Vallepicciola, the various regions of Chianti, and Italian wine labels with Alessandro Cellai and cohosts Fotios and Claudia. Alessandro has been making wine since age six (yes age six) and knows the ins and outs of Tuscany. If you’re looking for a deep understanding of Chianti and how to shop for Italian labels, this is the episode for you. More about Allesandro: https://...

We discuss the inner workings of the beverage programs at restaurants, which has created some confusion while having guests feeling empty like a polished bottle of wine. Hear more on the free Urban Wine Club app: https://urbanwineclub.co/

In this episode, Claudia and Fotios get into debating whether or not people are drinking less or rather drinking differently due to Gen Z and the Sober Curiousity movement. Taking it a step further, they discuss how some companies are winning in this new age of consumption and how the outdated forms of investing in brand building are not going to cut it in 2024. Hear more with the free Urban Wine...

This episode features our new co-host, Claudia Leitzmann, with Fotios Stamos discussing the “new normal” in the beverage industry and what those challenges and opportunities look like in 2024. From supplier to consumer, each tier is touched upon and describes the many ways the beverage space has never looked more different. Listen and see more on the free UWC app !

What is the Greek Wine Club? Why did we start it? And what led to this in the history of Greek wines? We answer all these questions and more in our latest podcast video! Download the free Greek Wine Club app: https://www.greekwineclub.co/

In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8th) and Women’s History Month, we’re partnering with the new woman-owned spice company JAHAN - https://eatjahan.com/ Meet founder Madena Mohamadi as she describes her experience growing up the daughter of a strong immigrant mother, and her passion for sharing traditional Afghan cuisine, one delicious dish at a time with her easy-to-use spice blen...

Ari & Foti discuss tannins. What are they, where they come from, and how they affect the wines you love. Grab a glass and join us! Download the free Urban Wine Club app !

Learn the faces behind the Greek Wine Renaissance! Watch our webinar and learn about the amazing people bringing Greek wine to the forefront! Grab a glass and join us! Watch the video of this podcast > Download the free Greek Wine Club app! Download the free Urban Wine Club app!

You ever wonder what the difference is between Pinot Grigio and Pinto Gris? Syrah and Shiraz? Well, we are here to shed some light on the reasons and differences of wine varieties that have different naming conventions! Grab a glass and join us! Download the free UWC app

Join us as we explore the truly wonderous wine-producing regions of Greece and learn what makes these diverse areas so amazing. Download the free Greek Wine Club app! Download the free Urban Wine Club app!

We do a very basic breakdown on the wine scoring system, including history and how it affects our own buying decisions. Grab a glass and join us! Download the free Urban Wine Club app!

We discuss natural cork versus screw caps (and a bit about synthetic corks too) in this great Sip Clip with Ari & Foti of Urban Wine Club. Grab a glass and join us! Download the free Urban Wine Club app !

Ari & Foti chat about Greek spirits and explain some of the straight forward questions many people ask about them. Very wonderful products and a very informative segment. Grab a glass and join us!   See our Greek Spirits on Greekazon See our Greek Spirits on Greek Wine Club

Rhode Island Spirits is the home of Rhodium brand premium gins, vodkas, and liqueurs. The company is the brainchild and full time occupation of Cathy Plourde & Kara Larson, who are the founders, owners, and distillers.   We had the pleasure of spending some time learning more about this amazing brand and the people behind it. Grab a glass and join us! Watch the video Purchase Rhodium...

We had the honor and privilege to kick off our new Greek winemaker series with a truly amazing winemaker, the one and only Stellios Boutaris of Kir-Yianni Estates! We had Stelios join us live from Greece and Ari & Foti from Greek Wine Club as well as Johnny Livanos of Diamond Wine Imports had a great chat about Greek wine and the evolution it has gone through in the last 30 years, as well as t...

Our Sustainability Series Premiere – Drink Responsibly… It’s Not What You Think! To kick-off our Sustainability mini-series (and to celebrate Earth Month), join our guests sustainability and zero waste consultant Kaitlyn Reed, and healthy living enthusiast and nonprofit director Karen Sheehan, for a discussion about sustainably produced wines and how we can make responsible choices for our planet,...