Episode Timestamps:

01:09 From Academia to Wine Writing

05:55 Evolution of Wine at Food & Wine Magazine

13:19 The Inspiration Behind 'The World in a Wine Glass'

21:08 Understanding Sustainable Wine Terminology

38:13 How He Chose the Wine Producers in ‘The World in a Wine Glass'

42:01 The Human Element & Storytelling in Winemaking

46:42 Exploring Emerging Wine Regions around the world (ie not Italy or France)

59:11 The Future of Wine and Its Challenges

01:02:04 Finding and Enjoying Affordable Quality Wines, some tips!

Resources:

Get Ray's book, 'The World in a Wine Glass'.

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/rayisle/

Websites:

https://www.foodandwine.com/author/ray-isle

https://rayisle.com/

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In this solo episode, Liz shares about navigating an uncertain life moment and confronting that fear of the unknown. How can travel sharpen these life skills on the road and at home? We dig into that in this episode. Travel provides the ultimate opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. From immersing yourself in a new culture and language to confronting travel hassles, ‘scary’ adventure activities that awaken bravery, or swallowing your ego to become a student again and learn a new skill, the willingness to be vulnerable and adopt a growth mindset is key. We also discuss how travel sharpens your people skills, makes you more present, and helps you cultivate embracing change and uncertainty when it inevitably comes your way.

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com

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In this episode we discuss:

• Family history dating back to grandfather establishing winery in Mendoza in 1960s
• The inspiration to focus on high elevation sites like Altamira, La Consulta, Gualtallary
• Understanding the valley's geology, altitude impacts creating distinct terroir identities
• How he developed Zuccardi's non-interventionist approach allowing transparent expression of place using concrete eggs vs. steel to showcase vineyard character
• Why soil mapping via calicatas provides key viticultural insights and how clonal selection and varieties are suited to high elevation, like chardonnay
• The impetus to make his own Vermouth with a group of friends, which revived theArgentine vermouth tradition
• Zuccardi’s dedication to wine tourism on a larger scale in Mendoza and the Uco Valley
• What the future holds for Argentina, Malbec, wine, and the next generation

Resources:

Instagram:

@zuccardivalledeuco

@szuccardi

Website: https://zuccardiwines.com/en/

You can learn more about Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences and the trips we offer in food, wine, culture, design & beyond at www.lizcaskey.com

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