Pour Memories Podcast

About Pour Memories Podcast

Thoughts about wine, food, beverages, and culture, and the dope people behind it all. By Kristin Harris Luis of Cote of Paint Wine and Heather Daenitz of Craft & Cluster and the Wine Marketing Field Guide www.pourmemories.com (https://www.pourmemories.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Pour Memories

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Feb 2025

Latest episode

11 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jul 2025

   Metal. Mayhem. Wine.

   Host interviews Stacy Buchanan, founder of Blood of Gods, about blending wine and heavy metal, building community, and making wine inclusive, revealing the power of storytelling and subculture.

2. 

   18 Jun 2025

   Books, Bottles, and Building Community

   Erin Kirschenmann, Wine Business Monthly editor and Novel Pairings founder, discusses her career shaping wine conversations and building community through wine, books, and music in this interview.

3. 

   9 May 2025

   Legacy, Therapy, and the Joy of the Pour with Riley Slack of Foxen Vineyard and Winery

   In this episode of Pour Memories, we sit down with our very good friend Riley Slack, who is the VP of Operations at Foxen Vineyard & Winery, for a wide-ranging conversation about fulfillment in life, mental health, and the realities of working in the wine industry. We unpack whether it’s good or bad to be “busy” (seems like the distinction is in the eye of the beholder), the impact of family legacy on career paths, and the importance of making intentional choices. Riley shares her personal journey in wine and how therapy, reflection, and lived experience have shaped her growth both professionally and personally. We also dive into evolving attitudes around mental health (“I love that your reaction was ‘nice!” when learning about me going to therapy”), what it takes to find the right therapist, and how we each try to manage overwhelm in our own lives. As is our way when enjoying delicious beverages with our friends, the conversation slips into some tangents about baseball, wine hospitality, and the emotional ups and downs that come with working in passion-driven industries. It’s an honest, warm, and unfiltered conversation about showing up for our work, our friends, and ourselves, exactly like how our conversations go when we aren’t recording ourselves for the world to hear. About Our Guest: Riley Wathen Slack is a second-generation wine industry professional and our dear friend. She is one of the children of one of the founders of Foxen Vineyard and Winery (https://www.foxenvineyard.com/) based in Santa Barbara Wine Country. She likes cats, her amazing husband Chuck, and Chenin Blanc. Awesome People and Wine Mentioned in this Episode: * Julia Coney (https://substack.com/profile/17953236-julia-coney), who gave us some food for thought about the term “busy.” * Alta Colina Trailer Pond (https://www.thetrailerpond.com/), where Riley & Heather stayed during WiVi (https://wivicentralcoast.com/)/Central Coast Insights (https://centralcoastinsights.com/) * Foxen Vineyard & Winery (https://www.foxenvineyard.com/) 2007 Chenin Blanc Support our Show: You can support us by subscribing, rating, and reviewing our podcast wherever you listen. Please also consider sharing our show with someone you know will love it. If you have the means and motivation, you can support our show by purchasing from one of our sponsors or buying us a beverage (https://buymeacoffee.com/pourmemories)! * Looking for your favorite wine merch? Visit thewinoshop.com (http://www.thewinoshop.com/) and use code POURMEMORIES for 10% off your order! [Sponsor] * Support our beverage enjoyment (https://buymeacoffee.com/pourmemories): This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pourmemories.com (https://www.pourmemories.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   8 Apr 2025

   Episode 2 | Stop Scaring The Newbies!

   In this conversation, Heather and Kristin discuss the importance of accessibility in the wine industry by relating a consumer’s journey in wine to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding different consumer mindsets before they purchase or drink wine, and the necessity of communicating effectively with all wine lovers, from novices to enthusiasts. Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Wine Journey 00:16 Maslow's Hierarchy of Wine Needs 10:16 Redefining Wine as an Everyday Beverage 11:36 The Language of Wine Marketing 20:08 Understanding Your Audience in Wine Marketing 23:51 Breaking the Rules of Wine Consumption 24:47 Celebrating Wine and Life's MomentsLooking for your favorite wine merch? Visit thewinoshop.com (http://www.thewinoshop.com) and use code POURMEMORIES for 10% off your order! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pourmemories.com (https://www.pourmemories.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   12 Feb 2025

   Episode 1 | Aha Moments in Wine

   In this inaugural episode of the Pour Memories Podcast, hosts Heather Daenitz and Kristin Harris share their personal wine stories, exploring the 'aha' moments that led them into the wine industry and made them appreciate wine, for real, for real. They discuss the emotional connections formed through wine, the experiences during harvest, and the transformative wines that have impacted their lives. The conversation highlights the community aspect of wine culture, the joy of discovering unique wine experiences, and the importance of sharing these moments with others. As they wrap up, they invite listeners to join them in future discussions about wine and beverages. Chapters 00:00 Aha Wine Moments: Discovering Personal Connections to Wine 11:41 Our Journey into the Wine Industry 15:55 Emotional Connections: Wines that Transform Us 20:50 Spirits vs. Wine 22:48 Historical Context of Wine and Beer Consumption 22:58 Experiencing Unique Wines: A Personal Anecdote 26:42 Exploring Wine Bars: Noble Rot and Beyond 31:52 The Joy of Tasting: Expanding Palates 35:27 The Broader Beverage Experience 36:46 Closing Thoughts and Future Topics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pourmemories.com (https://www.pourmemories.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

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