Sipping Castello di Cigognola Blanc De Noir, Oltrepò Pavese
June 27, 2020Melanie YoungDavid Ransom,Drink,Melanie Young,The Connected Table SIPSItalian wine,Lombardia,Oltrepò Pavese,podcast,Sparkling Wine,The Connected Table Sips(0)
Oltrepò Pavese in Lombardia is a region of rolling hills, medieval villages, majestic and vast stretches of vineyards earning it the moniker, the “Tuscany of the North.” Oltrepò means “beyond the Po,” a reference to the region’s location on the southern shore of the Po River in the province of Pavia. Oltrepò Pavese benefits from ...
Read MoreBérénice Lurton, Château Climens, Introduces Asphodèle
June 17, 2020Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSFrance,French wine,The Connected Table Sips,white wine(2)
Château Climens’ Bérénice Lurton is recognized for making stunning Sauternes wines from the Sémillon variety. Her Château Climens Cyprès de Climens Barsac is one of the classic sweet wines of Bordeaux- liquid gold! This year, she released her first Bordeaux Blanc dry wine, Asphodèle 2018, a 100 percent Sémillon 2018, ideal for sultry summer nights. ...
Read MoreSipping the U.S.A.- Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley
Located in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania The Lehigh Valley is one of this state’s five AVAs (American Viticultural Areas). There are more than two dozen wineries in the Lehigh Valley; most are family owned. An early autumn visit in 2019 arranged by the Pennsylvania Wine Association and Discover Lehigh Valley associations introduced us to ...
Read MoreSipping Hamilton Russell Oregon Pinot Noir
May 11, 2020Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSoregon,Pinot noir,The Connected Table Sips,Willamette Valley,wine(0)
We have a soft spot for South Africa after a visit to the wine country and the bushlands in late 2006. So, it was a pleasure to visit with Anthony and Olive Hamilton Russell, proprietors of Hamilton Russell Vineyards, a producer of estate-grown wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near the fishing village of Hermanus ...
Read MoreAOC Cairanne: Discovering the Newest Côtes du Rhône Cru
May 10, 2020Melanie YoungDrink,Explore,The Connected Table SIPSAOC Cairanne,Cairanne,France,Rhone Valley,Rhone Valley Wines,The Connected Table Sips(1)
Established in 2016, AOC Cairanne is the newest of the Côtes du Rhône’s 17 crus. Located on the left bank of the Rhône River thirty minutes from Avignon, the village of Cairanne is perched on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by vineyards. In the distance one can see the craggy peaks of the Dentelles de Montmirail. ...
Read MoreLirac – Stylish Wines from the Rhône Valley’s Right Bank
April 22, 2020Melanie YoungDrink,Explore,The Connected Table SIPSAOC Lirac,France,Lirac,podcast,Rhone Valley,Rhone Valley Wines,The Connected Table Sips,wine(0)
One of the Côtes du Rhône’s first cru appellations (established in 1947), AOC Lirac is a wine lover’s gem. The wines were prized among European nobility and the Avignon papacy in the 14th and 15th centuries. In the 18th century, local magistrates in Roquemaure started to authentic the origin of Lirac wines by branding the ...
Read MoreSipping J Vineyards Sparkling Cuvées
April 17, 2020Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSCalifornia,cuvee,J Vineyards,Sonoma,Sparkling Wine,The Connected Table Sips,wine(0)
Everyone needs a versatile sparkling wine on hand to enjoy with home-cooked meals and to uncork for impromptu entertaining. J Vineyards & Winery is one of Sonoma’s top sparkling and varietal wine producers whose cuvées are made in the traditional method. The six vineyards are all located in the Russian River Valley, a cool climate ...
Read MoreSipping Louis Martini Cabernets with Chef Jeffery Russell
April 17, 2020Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSCalifornia wine,Louis M Martini Winery,Napa Valley wine,Sonoma Country wine,wine(0)
There is nothing like a Cabernet Sauvignon paired with grilled steak or a perfectly cooked leg of lamb. One of California’s iconic names in Cabernet is Louis M. Martini Winery, which has produced world-class wines from exceptional vineyards in both Napa and Sonoma counties for over 85 years. Louis M. Martini Winery dates to 1933 ...
Read MoreCreate Custom Content
April 14, 2020Melanie YoungThe Connected Table SIPS,Work With Uscustom content,hire us,podcasts,social media,work with us(0)
Let us share your story and spotlight your brand through turnkey custom content that we will write, produce and post for you on multiple podcast platforms. The Connected Table SIPS are short (under 12 minute) recorded, edited podcasts that spotlight brands, campaigns, marketing initiatives, product launches and business topics. They can be recorded via SKYPE ...
Read MoreSpeaking & Events
Both Melanie and David have produced and led panel discussions and have served as guest speakers on topics addressing the industry, including: Leading wine and food tastings Marketing and Branding How to build a social media presence How to and market a successful podcast Managing your health and wellness in the industry Examples of the ...
Read MoreMedia Training
With more than 30 years experience in communications and sales training, we can help you fine tune your message and how you you deliver it. Media & Communications Training how to conduct an interview and connect with an audience presenting on radio, television and Zoom how to handle difficult questions and pivot mastering body language ...
Read MoreWhisky Tango Foxtrot! Japanese Whisky Market Soars
March 31, 2020Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSJapan,Japanese whisky,podcast,The Connected Table Sips,whisky(0)
The rare whisky market continues to soar even during a global pandemic, On March 18 in London, Sotheby’s achieved a new auction record, selling a bottle of Karuizawa 52- Year- Old Zodiac Rat Cask #56271960 for $435,273 (£363,000 ) to a private collector in Asia, well exceeding its pre-sale estimate of £160,000-220,000. So, what makes ...
Read MoreTasting Georgian Wines with Khareba Winery
March 23, 2020Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPS#Georgianwine,#kharebawinery,#qvevriwines,#theconenctedtablesips,wine(0)
With a wine making tradition dating back 8,000 years, the Republic of Georgia has been called the cradle of wine. Georgia boasts 1088 registered wineries, 20 PDOs (Protected Designation of Origin) and an astounding 525 indigenous grape varieties, according to the National Wine Agency of Georgia (2019 figures). www.winesgeorgia.com The ancient method of fermented and ...
Read MoreOceano Wines Continues to Make Waves Among Fans
Rachel Martin and husband, Kurt Deutsch, are founders/owners of Oceano Wines, single vineyard cru wines sourced from the Spanish Springs Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, California. Oceano’s second release Chardonnay 2017 has earned national awards and critical acclaim. In 2019 Oceano released its first Pinot Noir, vintage 2018, to rave reviews. We recently had the ...
Read MoreHelpful Resources for Workers & Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
March 19, 2020Melanie YoungINSPIRE,RESTAURANTS AND CHEFS,THE CONNECTED TABLE RADIO SHOWcharity,COVID-19,restaurants(0)
Throughout the U.S.A. the hospitality and foodservice community needs our support in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs have served as community gathering places for centuries. They are first to open their doors and service their communities in times of need and a place where we celebrate special ...
Read MoreSipping Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
January 31, 2020Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSDraft spirits,gin,India,The Connected Table Sips(0)
India has a rich heritage in craft spirits and is the birthplace of the gin & tonic. Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Radico Khaitan is India’s oldest and largest distillery. Two of its prestige brands include: Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, made with 11 indigenous botanicals and triple distilled in copper pots, and Rampur ...
Read MoreTasting Bordeaux Wines and Chocolate
December 8, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,THE CONNECTED TABLE RADIO SHOW,The Connected Table SIPSBordeaux,Bordeaux wines,chocolate. French wine,The Connected Table Sips,wine education(0)
An invitation to a guided tasting of Bordeaux wines with artisanal chocolates from one of France’s top chocolatiers is a welcome treat. The tasting and discussion was one of the daylong activities hosted by the the Bordeaux Wine School. Founded in 1989 (yes, celebrating 30 years!) the Bordeaux Wine school educates more than 85,000 people each ...
Read MoreChef Marc Murphy- Global Citizen & Family Man
September 10, 2019Melanie YoungCookbook,RESTAURANTS AND CHEFS,THE CONNECTED TABLE RADIO SHOWchefs,restaurants,television,The Connected Table LIVE(0)
Chef Marc Murphy has one of the most eclectic bios we’ve ever read. First, he’s a nationally recognized chef whose restaurants have included Landmarc and Ditch Plains, each with two locations in New York. Second, he is a regular judge on The Food Network’s wildly popular “Chopped” shows in their various renditions. But there’s much more to his story than ...
Read MoreSecrets of the Southern Table with Virginia Willis
August 15, 2019Melanie YoungCookbook,Eat,Explore,THE CONNECTED TABLE RADIO SHOWcookbooks,cooking,southern cooking,The Connected Table LIVE(0)
Our August 14 edition of The Connected Table LIVE comes with a southern drawl and a discussion about food that left listeners (and us) drooling, courtesy of Virginia Willis, author of "Secrets of the Southern Table" and southern food chronicler. The South is a delicious hodgepodge when it comes to its culinary heritage and it is one ...
Read MoreCome Take a SIP with Us- The Connected Table SIPS
August 14, 2019Melanie YoungTHE CONNECTED TABLE RADIO SHOW,The Connected Table SIPSDrink,eat,podcasts,spirits,wine(0)
Attention importers and wine and food companies and the talented people who work with them. Let us help you spotlight your brands and programs this Fall and beyond through custom podcasts on The Connected Table SIPS on iHeart Radio and more. Did you know we’ll come to your event to set up an on-site studio to interview ...
Read MoreSipping with Stefano Chiarlo, Michele Chiarlo Wines
August 7, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,Explore,The Connected Table SIPSItalianwine,Piemonte,podcast,The Connected Table Sips,wine(0)
Home to some of the world’s most sought after wines including Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, and Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont is regarded as one of Italy’s great wine regions. Michele Chiarlo Wines, founded by Michele Chiarlo and now run with the help of his sons Alberto and Stefano, has been a leader in the region since 1956. ...
Read MoreExploring AOC Costières de Nimes, Rhône Valley
July 30, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,Explore,The Connected Table SIPSCostieres di Nimes,culinary travel,food,France,Rhone Valley,wine(0)
Costières de Nîmes was a pleasant discovery for us, far from the more heavily visited areas of Provence to the east. The Rhône Valley’s southernmost wine region sits on a plateau that stretches north from the Camargue delta region 50 kilometers to the south. From some hilltop vineyards, one can see Arles and an outline ...
Read MoreLavender Fields Forever: Sipping Luberon Rosé in the Rhône Valley
July 10, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSFrance,Luberon,Rhone,Rhone Valley,rosé wine,wine,wine travel(0)
When July rolls around we’re longing for Provence and the chance to see first-hand the lavender fields in bloom. It’s still on our bucket list; we are not there, yet, despite having spent many lazy, late summer days visiting friends with a house in the Luberon, usually end of August. But we did have the ...
Read MoreSipping with Susana Balbo, Argentina’s First Woman Winemaker
July 5, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSArgentina,wines,WinesofArgentina,womenwine(0)
Susana Balbo, Founder of Susana Balbo Wines, has a career history of firsts: The first Argentinian female winemaker, first Argentinean woman to become a global wine consultant and first Latin American woman to chair the W20 Summit. She has served as a member of Argentina’s parliament representing the Mendoza region, and she served three terms ...
Read MoreAccess Meets Awesome- Sipping with Wine Access
June 16, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSbuywine,the connectedtable sips,wine,wine clubs,wine sales(0)
When you choose a nice bottle of wine to drink, what are you looking for besides balance and structure? How about Authenticity and a touch of Awesome? And if you are selecting a wine to sell, would you stake your reputation on it? That’s the thought process behind the team at Wine Access (www.wineaccess.com) whose ...
Read MoreA Visit with Bona Frescobaldi, Laudemio Frescobaldi
Bona Frescobaldi is a member of storied Frescobaldi family, whose history in Tuscany dates back over 1000 years and 30 generations, and whose wine estates are world-renowned. She serves as a global ambassador for the family to strengthen international relations. Frescobaldi has made it her life’s mission to support and preserve the art and culture ...
Read MoreBotas De Barro- The Story of the “Muddy Boots”
May 13, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,THE CONNECTED TABLE RADIO SHOWoldvines,Spanish wine,The Connected Table Sips,wine,wine producers(0)
Nicola Thornton grew up in the U.K. but fell in love with Spain after attending university there. She moved and entered the wine industry. We first met Thornton when she was working for a well-known producer in Toro. We’ve stayed in touch over the years and were delighted to spotlight Thornton in two podcasts for The ...
Read MoreSipping with Eileen Crane, CEO, Domaine Carneros
May 12, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,THE CONNECTED TABLE RADIO SHOWCarneros. California,Sparkling Wine,The Connected Table Sips,wine,womenwine(0)
For anyone who’s ever visited California wine country, one of the of the most popular places to stop and taste is Domaine Carneros Winery, which is recognized for its méthode traditionelle sparkling wines, estate vineyards and breathtakingly beautiful château. Domaine Carneros was founded in 1987 by Claude Taittinger of the Champagne Taittinger family. Located entirely ...
Read MoreSipping with Amy Hoopes, Wente Family Estates
May 4, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,INSPIRE,The Connected Table SIPS#maketime,leadership,mentoring,TheConnectedTableSips,wine,womenwine(0)
Joining a tight multi-generational family business can be tough as an outsider, especially when the family is globally recognized for producing a hallmark brand, in this case California wines. But Amy Hoopes, a 20-year wine industry veteran has done it seamlessly as President of Wente Family Estates (Livermore, CA), the oldest continuously operated, family-owned winery ...
Read MoreSipping with Rita Jammet, La Caravelle Champagne
April 21, 2019Melanie YoungDrink,The Connected Table SIPSchampagne,hospitality restaurants,women Les Dames d'Escoffier #TheConnectedTableSips(0)
We’ve known Rita and André Jammet for more than two decades. The Jammet family is a tight-knit clan and are always ready to support their friends in the industry. In 2004, they made the tough decision to close their iconic New York Cty restaurant, La Caravelle, which stood as a standard bearer for timeless French ...
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