In Search of Flavor is a podcast hosted by Liz Caskey, co-founder of Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences, a travel design firm, crafting culinary, wine, and design journeys in the Americas from California to South America. Passionate about all things food, wine, travel, and design, each episode features an industry trailblazer who brings their passion and journey to the table sharing insights and stories in a relaxed style. Get ready to dial into your wanderlust and be inspired!
Episode 40: Ray Isle on Sustainability & The Human Element in Wine
In this episode of 'In Search of Flavor,' Liz chats with renowned wine writer and wine editor of Food & Wine Magazine, Ray Isle, to discuss his recent book “The World in a Wine Glass” and his journey from academia to becoming a prominent figure in wine journalism. Ray shares his insights on sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wine practices, the evolving wine industry, and the timeless appeal of wine amidst modern challenges such as cocktails and cannabis. He discusses the emphasis on quality over mass production and the cultural importance of wine and offers some insights as to how consumers can start to understand the difference between organic, biodynamic, natural and terroir wines.Ray also highlights storytelling in wine writing and the significance of knowing your wine producers.
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!
01:05:16 What's Next for Ray
18 May 2024
Episode 39: Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone through Travel
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 (https://www.lizcaskey.com)
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12 Apr 2024
Episode 38: Seba Zuccardi on the Rise of Uco Valley Wines
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 (https://www.instagram.com/zuccardivalledeuco/?hl=en)
@szuccardi (https://www.instagram.com/szuccardi/?locale=en_AE%2B2)
Website: https://zuccardiwines.com/en/ (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 (https://www.lizcaskey.com)
You can also sign up for our free weekly newsletter announcing new episodes, wine recommendations, travel intel, and much more. Sign up here: https://lizcaskey.myflodesk.com/ (https://lizcaskey.myflodesk.com/)
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