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Wine Spectator's Straight Talk

with James Molesworth

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Frequency: 1 episode/32d. Total Eps: 32

Meet winemaking's biggest stars in each episode of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast with host James Molesworth. Plus, our editors cover the latest news, trends and upcoming events, and we might even get a visit from Dr. Vinny … Pop a bottle and join us!

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25: Crushing It Softly at Kistler Vineyards

Season 2 · Episode 25

vendredi 30 août 2024 • Duration 20:36

When it comes to California Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, few names command as much respect as Sonoma's Kistler Vineyards. Kistler president and winemaker Jason Kesner joined Straight Talk host James Molesworth to tell us about growing up in the Napa wine industry—including where Robert Mondavi bought the weekly staff donuts—and how he strives to do a little bit less in the vineyard and winery with each passing year.

Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank joins the program as well, shedding light on a recent health study that’s made big waves in the mainstream media, for all the wrong reasons.

And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!

• 2024 New York Wine Experience Tickets and Info

• Kistler's Dark Side: Jason Kesner's Pinot Noirs

• 2020 Top 10 Wines of the Year: Kistler Chardonnay

• Health News: Wine Does Not Raise Risks for Healthy Older Adults

• Vintage Wine Estates Bankruptcy

• California Pinot Noir Tasting Report

• Wine Spectator's Sept. 30, 2024, issue

• Latest News and Headlines

• Ask Dr. Vinny

• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters

• Subscribe to Wine Spectator

A podcast from Wine Spectator

Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher

Host: James Molesworth

Director: Robert Taylor

Producer: Gabriela Saldivia

Guests: Jason Kesner, Mitch Frank

Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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24: Chef Daniel Boulud on Legacy, 'The Bear' and Being an American

Season 2 · Episode 24

vendredi 26 juillet 2024 • Duration 25:43

Straight from the cover of Wine Spectator and the season 3 premiere of hit TV series The Bear, legendary chef Daniel Boulud invites us into the Daniel dining room for an exclusive interview about what it means to be a chef today, his legacy of mentorship and why his next restaurant will reflect a shift in allegiance since becoming a U.S. citizen in 2021: "I finally became American. I always felt like I'm French … but with my family here, I'm definitely settled here ... it is more important to be American today for me than to be French."

Straight Talk host James Molesworth speaks with senior editor Kristen Bieler about her cover story and interview with Boulud, and Wine Spectator advice and education expert Dr. Vinny returns to share some guidance on how to tip on an expensive bottle of wine at a restaurant.

And don't forget, there's always more free content at WineSpectator.com!

• Chef Daniel Boulud's American Dream

• Wine Spectator's 2024 Restaurant Awards

• Wine Spectator's Aug. 31, 2024, issue

• Latest News and Headlines

• Ask Dr. Vinny

• Sign up for Wine Spectator's free email newsletters

• Subscribe to Wine Spectator

A podcast from Wine Spectator

Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher

Host: James Molesworth

Director: Robert Taylor

Producer: Gabriela Saldivia

Guests: Daniel Boulud, Kristen Bieler, MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)

Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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16: The 2023 Wine Experience with Chefs José Andrés, Emeril Lagasse and Eric Ripert

Season 1 · Episode 16

lundi 6 novembre 2023 • Duration 29:59

We're live at Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience in this special episode of Straight Talk with host James Molesworth. He's joined by senior editor for news Mitch Frank, podcast director Rob Taylor and a cast of wine and restaurant industry all-stars that includes chefs José Andrés, Emeril Lagasse and Eric Ripert, Hollywood legend Rich Frank, Tribeca Grill wine director David Gordon, California wine stars Thomas Rivers Brown, Carlo Mondavi, Greg Brewer and more, including a special musical number from our 2023 Video Contest winner.

Stay tuned til the end for James' sneak peek wine pick and a special Jean-Michel Cazes tribute. And don't miss our Bonus Mini Episode, featuring Thanksgiving wine-pairing advice from our very own Dr. Vinny!

Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• Wine Spectator's 2023 New York Wine Experience
• Nov. 30, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator
• Latest News and Headlines
• Ask Dr. Vinny
• WS website members: More on James' Sneak Peek Pick

A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests and appearances: José Andrés, Greg Brewer, Thomas Rivers Brown, Rich Frank, David Gordon, Chris Kajani, Emeril Lagasse, Carlo Mondavi, Eric Ripert, Mitch Frank, Bruce Sanderson and Marvin R. Shanken
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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15: The Chuck Wagner Interview with Marvin R. Shanken, Plus California Cabernet with Maya Dalla Valle

Season 1 · Episode 15

dimanche 8 octobre 2023 • Duration 28:30

Don't miss this Straight Talk podcast exclusive: Never-before-heard highlights from Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken's one-on-one interview with Napa Cabernet legend Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards. Host James Molesworth also welcomes Napa winemaker Maya Dalla Valle to the studio.

Later in the episode, our wine advice columnist Dr. Vinny addresses the old adage that wine improves with age, and stay tuned til the end for James' sneak peek wine pick!

Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• FREE BONUS EPISODE ALERT! Listen to the full Maya Dalla Valle Interview
• Nov. 15, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator
• WS website members: The Story of Caymus
• Video: The Chuck Wagner Interview
• Winery Intel: Dawn of a New Dalle Valle
• Coming soon: 2020 California Cabernet report
• Latest News and Headlines
• Ask Dr. Vinny
• More on James' Sneak Peek Pick

A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests: Marvin R. Shanken, Chuck Wagner, Maya Dalla Valle and MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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Bonus Episode: The Maya Dalla Valle Interview

Season 1

dimanche 8 octobre 2023 • Duration 34:47

Episode 15 of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast is all about California Cabernet, and host James Molesworth's interview with Napa winemaker Maya Dalla Valle was too fun not to share the whole thing.

Enjoy the full, uncut Dalla Valle interview, and don't forget to listen to Episode 15 of Straight Talk for our exclusive interview between Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken and Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards, plus, our wine advice expert Dr. Vinny addresses the old adage that wine improves with age.

Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• FULL EPISODE ALERT! Don't miss Episode 15: The Chuck Wagner Interview
• Nov. 15, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator
• WS website members: The Story of Caymus
• Video: The Chuck Wagner Interview
• Winery Intel: Dawn of a New Dalle Valle
• Coming soon for WS website members: 2020 California Cabernet report
• Latest News and Headlines
• Ask Dr. Vinny
• More on James' Sneak Peek Pick

A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guest: Maya Dalla Valle
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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14: Sarah Jessica Parker's New Zealand Wine Journey

Season 1 · Episode 14

dimanche 24 septembre 2023 • Duration 27:46

We're welcoming the one and only Sarah Jessica Parker in this episode of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast. If you only know her as an award-winning actress and producer, let us show you her winemaking side! Host James Molesworth welcomes back senior editor MaryAnn Worobiec for a look at the New Zealand wine scene, and senior editor Bruce Sanderson tells us what to look for from Tuscany's latest vintages.

Plus. our mysterious advice columnist Dr. Vinny shares tips on what to do with leftover wine.

Stay tuned til the end for James' sneak peek wine pick—this time with an assist from Bruce!

Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• Oct. 31, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator
• Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience
• Read more on Sarah Jessica Parker's Invivo Wines
• Latest News and Headlines
• Ask Dr. Vinny
• WS website members: More on James' Sneak Peek Pick

A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests: Sarah Jessica Parker, Mitch Frank and MaryAnn Worobiec (as herself and Dr. Vinny)
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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13: Whisky for Wine Lovers with Jonny McCormick

Season 1 · Episode 13

dimanche 10 septembre 2023 • Duration 26:56

We're detouring to Scotland for a look at our Oct. 15 issue cover story: Whisky for Wine Lovers. In episode 13 of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast, host James Molesworth welcomes back Wine Spectator executive editor Jeffery Lindenmuth, along with Whisky Advocate senior taster Jonny McCormick, for a lively discussion on how and why whisky holds such a strong appeal for wine lovers.

Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank returns to tell us about several major winery sales in California's Napa Valley, and our mysterious advice columnist Dr. Vinny refuses to play Old Wine Bottle Antiques Roadshow.

Stay tuned til the end for James' sneak peek wine pick!

Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• Oct. 15, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator
• Coming Soon: Whisky for Wine Lovers
• Find more world-class spirits coverage at Whisky Advocate
• Latest News and Headlines
• Ask Dr. Vinny
• WS website members: More on James' Sneak Peek Pick

A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests: Jonny McCormick, Mitch Frank and MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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Bonus Episode: The Greg Brewer Interview

Season 1 · Episode 12

dimanche 13 août 2023 • Duration 24:06

Episode 12 of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast is all about California Pinot Noir, and host James Molesworth's interview with Santa Barbara Pinot Noir star Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton was too fun not to share the whole thing.

Enjoy the full, uncut Brewer interview, and don't forget to listen to Episode 12 of Straight Talk for James' interview with Sonoma winemaking legend Mark Aubert, our wine advice expert Dr. Vinny explains clones, and much more.

Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• FULL EPISODE ALERT! Don't miss Episode 12: California Pinot Noir All-Stars
• Sept. 30, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator
• WS website members: James Visits Greg Brewer in Santa Barbara
• Latest News and Headlines
• Ask Dr. Vinny

A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guest: Greg Brewer
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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12: California Pinot Noir All-Stars Mark Aubert and Greg Brewer

Season 1 · Episode 12

dimanche 13 août 2023 • Duration 28:42

California Pinot Noir is the star of the show in episode 12 of Wine Spectator's Straight Talk podcast. Host James Molesworth welcomes Sonoma winemaking legend Mark Aubert and Santa Barbara Pinot Noir star Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton.

Later in the episode, our wine advice columnist Dr. Vinny explains vine clones, and stay tuned til the end for James' sneak peek wine pick!

Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• FREE BONUS EPISODE ALERT! Listen to The Greg Brewer Interview
• Sept. 30, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator
• WS website members: 2018 Mark Aubert cover story
• WS website members: James Visits Greg Brewer in Santa Barbara
• WS website members: James Visits Mark Aubert in Sonoma
• Latest News and Headlines
• Ask Dr. Vinny
• WS website members: More on James' Sneak Peek Pick

A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests: Mark Aubert, Greg Brewer and MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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11: 2023 Restaurant Awards with Thomas Keller

Season 1 · Episode 11

dimanche 16 juillet 2023 • Duration 29:15

We're celebrating our annual Restaurant Awards with an exclusive interview with chef Thomas Keller and Wine Spectator executive editor Jeffery Lindenmuth. Straight Talk host James Molesworth also welcomes senior editor for news Mitch Frank to catch us up on the latest dining trends.

Later in the episode, our wine advice columnist Dr. Vinny explains the dos and don'ts of bringing wine to a restaurant, and stay tuned til the end for James' sneak peek wine pick!

Thirsty for more? Check out this related content
• Aug 31, 2023, issue of Wine Spectator
• Wine Spectator's 2023 Restaurant Awards
• WS website members: Rosé Report
• Latest News and Headlines
• Ask Dr. Vinny
• WS website members: More on James' Sneak Peek Pick

A podcast from Wine Spectator
Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher
Host: James Molesworth
Director: Robert Taylor
Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests: Thomas Keller, Mitch Frank and MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)
Assistant producer, Napa: Elizabeth Redmayne-Titley

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