Welcome to Drop the Check. The podcast hosted by renowned winemaker Robbie Meyer, who invites an array of guests in wine, food, and entertainment to join in great conversations you’d have during dinner with a great bottle of wine.
In this episode of the Drop the Check winemake Robbie Meyer explains the physically demanding nature of the harvest season for winemakers and how their fashion choices often reflect their work environment.
Robbie and Mike also discuss the revolutionary role of technology in grape processing, yet how the essential human element remains in wine production.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Harvest Season and Winemaking Fashion
03:13 The Reality of Harvest Work
05:49 Fashion Trends Among Winemakers
09:05 The Impact of Climate on Harvest
11:46 Current Harvest Update and Techniques
15:05 The Role of Technology in Winemaking
17:47 The Human Element in Wine Tasting
21:12 The Importance of Community in Winemaking
24:05 Celebrating the End of Harvest
26:53 Conclusion and Future Discussions
12 Aug 2024
Chef Jake Johnson
Del Dotto Vineyards Chef Jake Johnson joins winemaker Robbie Meyer to talk about being a chef that, instead of having wine that is paired with food, making food to pair with wine.
They also discuss influences from pop culture and media. Shows like The Bear, Drops of God and Charles Chips and The Swanson man!
2 May 2024
Andrew Levi
Band of Angels' Andrew Levi joins winemaker Robbie Meyer to discuss romanticized ideals of the winemaking industry and how the pain of reality evolved to providing musical instruments for children.
12 Apr 2024
Drop the Check Leftovers - It's been a minute
Wine great Robbie Meyer coaches Mike on growing a grape vine called Bud Wood that has been moved from Napa to Atlanta.
Robbie also introduces his own new family member.
23 Feb 2024
Chef Greg Frey
What's it like to be the chef to stars at the most iconic spa in the world?
Chef Greg Frey sits down at the table to discuss his place at the historic Golden Door spa and how providing a healthy mindful presentation and building a strong food sourcing base with relationships with local farmers, fisherman and ranches, enhances the experience.
16 Feb 2024
Drop the Check Leftovers #3
Robbie and Mike take a seat at the table to discuss the complicated distinction of when juice becomes wine, which leads to a deeper discussion about the nature of inspiration which becomes art, and is this sustainable when art becomes in demand and monetized.
8 Feb 2024
Drop the Check Leftovers #2 - Wine & Weather
Will the changing climate affect the taste of your favorite wine?
As dinner service starts, Robbie and Mike take a seat in the back of the kitchen to discuss how weather affects wine.
12 Jan 2024
Kent Jarman
Wine and Bourbon maker Kent Jarman grabs a seat at the table for conversations in early experiences with beer and liquor, the story of bourbon production, the role of palate and trust in tasting and evaluating, the psychological effect of trusted recommendations, the scarcity and uniqueness of craft bourbon, bourbon as a beverage rather than a food pairing, the craftsmanship and variation in bourbon production.
Takeaways
Maintaining a positive mindset can be challenging and requires effort.
The story of Sisyphus illustrates the difficulty of continuous effort and the importance of perseverance.
Topo Chico has become a popular beverage with limited availability.
Louisiana culture has a strong influence on food and beverage, but wine and bourbon production is still limited in the region.
Tastemakers play a crucial role in the food and beverage industry, as their expertise and recommendations can guide consumer choices. Southern hospitality and trust are
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Happiness
01:08 The Difficulty of Maintaining a Positive Mindset
02:07 The Story of Sisyphus
03:44 The Run on Topo Chico
04:39 Introduction of Kent Jarman
05:16 Kent's Background and Love for Wine and Bourbon
06:46 The South-Centric Nature of the Show
07:46 The Story of Sisyphus and the Illuminati
08:45 The Secretive Nature of the Louisiana Food and Beverage Industry
09:31 The Popularity of Topo Chico
10:19 Kent's Introduction to Topo Chico
11:13 The Scarcity of Topo Chico
12:19 The Different Roles in the Wine and Bourbon Industries
13:44 The Role of a Vigneron
15:14 The Perception of Goodness
16:44 The Different Roles in the Wine and Bourbon Industries
17:44 The Appreciation of Bourbon and Whiskey
20:17 The Psychological Aspect of Appreciating Food and Beverage
21:20 The Influence of Louisiana Culture on Food and Beverage
23:20 The Slow Trickle of Wine and Bourbon Production in Louisiana
24:30 The Challenges of Growing Grapes in Louisiana
25:59 The Cultural Significance of Food and Music in Louisiana
26:37 The Slow Growth of Wine and Bourbon Production in Louisiana
28:16 The Perception of Goodness in the Food and Beverage Industry
29:44 The Appreciation of Bourbon and Whiskey
31:14 The Evolution of Bourbon and Whiskey Preferences
33:18 The Psychological Aspect of Appreciating Food and Beverage
36:20 The Evaluation and Sourcing of Bourbon
40:15 The Influence of Tastemakers in the Food and Beverage Industry
45:19 The Gatekeeping Role of Tastemakers
47:56 The Perception of Goodness and Expertise in the Wine Industry
50:15 The Production of Bourbon for Steph Curry
52:44 Southern Hospitality and Trust
54:20 Comfort and Connection with Australians
54:49 The Value of Expensive Bottles
56:02 The Importance of Recommendations
57:02 Cult Wines and Scarcity
57:49 Unique Aging and Barrel Variations
58:19 Food and Cooking Skills
01:00:05 Bourbon as a Social Drink
01:01:22 Craft Distilleries and Small Batch Bourbon
01:02:51 The Mystery and Fun of Distilleries
01:06:21 Variation and Uniqueness in Bourbon and Wine
01:09:20 Cooking Competition and Future Guests
01:12:43 Setting the Menu and Closing
28 Dec 2023
Small Bites - vol. 1
'Sound and Nomenclature'
What is a wine blend?
What’s the difference between a varietal vs a variety?
And what is a Maquette…or is it a Marquette?
This short ’small bite’ episode will answer these questions about wine, words...and sounds.
21 Dec 2023
Joshua Schwartz
From the most luxurious restaurants such as the French Laundry, Per Se, and Bouchon, to the amazing creations at Del Dotto Vineyards, Chef Joshua Schwartz has maintained a special affection for catching the food he cooks and serves with a hook and line.
Find out what inspires Chef Josh in the kitchen and on the water as he joins winemaker Robbie Meyer on Drop the Check.
15 Dec 2023
Dave Willis
The mastermind of Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
Writer, Actor, Producer and F'ing awesome cool dude.
6 Dec 2023
Dave Del Dotto
An icon of popular culture as one of the pioneers of the infomercial that became ubiquitous with 1980s cable television, Dave Del Dotto is an entrepreneur and founder of one of the most highly regarded wineries in California. Dave joins winemaker/host Robbie Meyer to talk tomatoes, grapes, tater tots, and the immense power of a positive perspective.
30 Nov 2023
Drop the Check Leftovers #1
Before and after the superstar guests in food, wine, and entertainment arrive, host winemaker Robbie Meyer and Megaverse Portal Pilot Mike Anderson like to make a plate of leftovers and discuss themes of the day with a cold bottle of Topo Chico.
What fashion and style icon Sergio Buboni is proclaiming ' Like a 5 star Michelin meal six hours after you've already eaten dinner', Drop the Check Leftovers is a groundbreaking series.
16 Nov 2023
Elizabeth Vianna
Chimney Rock winemaker and GM, Elizabeth Vianna joins winemaker Robbie Meyer to discuss art, science, and gender equality of the wine industry - as well as her new infatuation with Topo Chico.
9 Nov 2023
Matt Rorick pt. 2
Part 2 of the awesome conversation with winemaker and anthropologist, Robbie Meyer, and winemaker, surfer, storyteller; awesomely cool, Matthew Rorick of Forlorn Hope Wines - discovering how heritage and familial relationships shaped lives and wines.
2 Nov 2023
Matt Rorick pt.1
Surfer, Skateboarder, Navy sailor turned punk rock winemaker. The pride of Oceanside. Forlorn Hope Wines, Matt Rorick.
26 Oct 2023
What is Drop the Check podcast?
Winemaker Robbie Meyer invites fascinating people from wine, food, and entertainment to join him in dinner conversation about wine, food, and life - as well as his obsessive goal to collaborate with his favorite sparkling water, Topo Chico.
Find out how much fun you can have before it's time to Drop the Check.
19 Oct 2023
Joe Wagner pt. 2
We dive into the meaning of "wearing many hats" at the busy time of harvest.
Winemaker and man of many names (and hats) Joseph Wagner returns for part two of his conversation about bold wines, innovation, and TikTok success as a boomer.
A couple of select bottles are opened.
Topo Chico makes an appearance...and perhaps an announcement.
22 Sept 2023
Joe Wagner pt. 1
Napa winemaker Joe Wagner sits down at the table with Robbie to discuss the history and future of the Napa wine industry - and potential collaborations.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
14 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
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