Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast is an entertaining podcast series featuring candid conversations with the most intriguing people in the wine industry hosted by Luke Taylor. Each week, we have engaging conversations with winery owners, winemakers, celebrities and everyone in between as they share their backgrounds, untold stories and passion for wine over a glass or two.This wine podcast is fun, approachable and informative. We aim to educate and entertain our listeners. Cork & Taylor podcast is all about uncorking the lighter side of wine!
Episodes
99 episodes
#96: Antonio Capaldo of Campania winery Feudi di San Gregorio
Years ago, I fell in love with this Falanghina wine from Feudi di San Gregorio!! Wow as beautiful aromas come off the glass. Well, we get to visit this fantastic wine with Feudi di San Gregorio Winery Owner, Antonio Capaldo, on this week's Cork...
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Episode 96
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39:40
#95 : The Fine Gentlemen of Implicit Cellars minus Winemaker Kirk Venge
The latest Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast we are in the flesh as we are joined by the fine gentlemen of Implicit Cellars. This uber boutique Napa winery wine's are beautifully and elegantly created by well-regarded and talented winemaker, Kirk ...
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Episode 95
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57:30
#94: Silvadore Brands and Vineyard Fresh - Wine Preservation with Gary Gottfried
We have a very special episode as we welcome trusted friend and wine preservation guru, Gary Gottfried, to the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast to talk about Silvadore Brands and newly acquired Vineyard Fresh Wine Preservation Systems. Drink what...
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Episode 94
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31:18
#93 : Winemaking Secrets with Napa's Finest and Worst Dressed Winemaker - Aaron Pott
We got Uber Talented winemaker, Aaron Pott, making his second appearance on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast as we talk about winemaking 101 and also some secrets from winemaking making its way around some wineries. Always a great listen with...
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Episode 93
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36:33
#92: DRY JANUARY IS OVER..Current Trends and issues facing the Wine Industry with friend and Master Sommelier, Larry O' Brien
Dry January is over so that means the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast is back for 2024. We are joined by trusted friend and agent of the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast as Larry O' Brien graces us with his presence. Ohio's only Master Somm talks ...
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Episode 92
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54:31
Episode 91: Dave Phinney, Orin Swift Cellars
This week on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast, we have the inventor of the Prisoner ala Orin Swift Cellars, Dave Phinney join us on the podcast to share his story and talk about wine. I think I stumped him and asked a question he has never be...
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Episode 91
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42:52
#90 : Santa Cruz Mountains, Killer Cabernet Sauvignon, Garden of Eden with Jeffrey Patterson of Mount Eden Vineyards
We can't believe it 90 Episodes and holy crap! We got a great one as we venture south of Napa to the famed and fantastic Santa Cruz Mountains were Mount Eden Vineyards Jeffrey Patterson join us on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast to dish abou...
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Episode 90
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39:04
Episode 89: WE ARE BACK. NAPA WINE TRIP OVERVIEW
The Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast is officially back after a short hiatus. Luke Taylor returns from a non-work Napa trip and he shares some details of what is going on with Napa. Re-energized and excited to be back please Subscribe, Rate and R...
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Episode 89
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18:35
Episode 88: Doug Stanton, Stanton Vineyards
I stumbled upon Stanton wines a few years back and I was very impressed with their quality for the price. Their winemaker was none other than Dave Phinney who crafted amazing Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah from Doug's finest vineyards in&n...
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Episode 88
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54:13
Episode 87: Sheldon Richards, Vintner/Winemaker, Paloma Vineyards
You put two Canadians together in Napa and it is called a party as we talk/sip wine with Sheldon Richards of Paloma Vineyards. Great history, great wines and great people! Thanks to Silvadore Brands for partnering with the Co...
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Episode 87
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50:23
Episode 86: Michael Coode, Rutherford Hill Winemaker (Napa)
One of my first memories of visiting Napa Wine Country was Rutherford Hill Winery. Known for Merlot, we have their winemaker, Michael Coode, who brings his fancy accent and interesting wine background to the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast...
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Episode 86
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48:34
Episode 85: Ren Harris, Paradigm Winery, Napa
We learn the history of the Napa Valley Wine Country as we get some educational lessons from Paradigm Winery Owner, Ren Harris, on this weeks Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast . What a delightful chat with this winery legend and gentlemen. Great c...
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Episode 85
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50:41
Episode 84: Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - Hugh Davies, Schramsberg Estate
Our guest this episode of the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast was born with a wineglass in his hand, and that is the truth you could say as Hugh was born in 1965, the same year that his parents, Jack and Jamie Davies, purchased the abandoned Sch...
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Episode 84
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42:29
Episode 83: Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - Avery Heeland, Winemaker, Larkmead Winery
This week, we venture to one of my favorite wineries ever. I love Larkmead and have been a huge fan since the first time I tried it 15 years ago. We are very fortunate to welcome Larkmead's winemaker, Avery Heeland. She joined the Larkmead...
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Episode 83
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35:16
Episode 82: Cork & Taylor WINE MADNESS FINALS - Keenan vs. Eberle
The Winner is revealed for the Cork & Taylor Wine Madness and who is it? Maybe an upset alert in the 1st ever Cork & Taylor Wine Madness as Keenan and Eberle battle it out. Thanks to all our partners including @SilvadoreBran...
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Episode 82
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13:16
Episode 81: Cork & Taylor WINE MADNESS FINAL FOUR RESULTS
The Final Four results are here for the Cork & Taylor Wine Madness and who is moving onto the Finals. Maybe an upset alert in the 1st ever Cork & Taylor Wine Madness and thanks to all our partners including @SilvadoreBrands ...
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Episode 81
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9:16
Episode 80: Cork & Taylor Wine Madness GREAT 8 Results
The Great 8 results are here for the Cork & Taylor Wine Madness and who is moving onto the Final Four. Another upset and a few surprises in the 1st ever Cork & Taylor Wine Madness and thanks to all our partners including @Silvador...
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Episode 80
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16:21
Episode 79: Cork & Taylor Wine Madness SWEET 16
The SWEET 16 is now complete of the Cork & Taylor Wine Madness and who is moving onto GREAT 8. Some upsets and a few surprises in the 1st ever Cork & Taylor Wine Madness and thanks to all our partners including Silvadore Brands, F...
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Episode 79
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20:21
Episode 78: Cork & Taylor Wine Madness First Round Results
First Round is now complete of the Cork & Taylor Wine Madness and who is moving onto the Sweet 16. Some upsets and a few surprises in the 1st ever Cork & Taylor Wine Madness and thanks to all our partners including
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Episode 78
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20:10
Episode 77: Cork & Taylor Wine Madness with Master Sommelier, Larry O'Brien
Friend and Master Somm, Larry O'Brien, joins us in the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast Studio to talk all things Wine Madness. Very interesting lively discussion and don't forget to enter the Wine Madness below to win some great prizes.E...
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Episode 77
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39:29
Episode 76: Steve Pride, Vintner, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Spring Mountain NAPA
We venture up the historic and breathtaking Spring Mountain to visit, taste and talk wine with Steve Pride of Pride Mountain Vineyards. What a beautiful property that is both in Napa and Sonoma and we even taste some 2020 vintage Pride Wines wh...
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Episode 76
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43:27
CORK AND TAYLOR WINE MADNESS TOURNAMENT BRACKETOLOGY
1ST Ever Cork & Taylor Wine Madness Tournament where 22 former guests of the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast submit current vintage wines to win the illustrious Cork & Taylor Wine Madness Trophy. We have 8 #sommelier that will be blind t...
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26:57
Episode 75: Kirk Venge, Winemaker/Vintner, Venge Vineyards
Another great in person Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast interview with the Vanilla Guerilla himself aka Kirk Venge as we talk wine and life at his Calistoga Estate winery. Kirk was born and raised Napa and learnt winemaking first hand from his d...
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Episode 75
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1:09:46
Episode 74: Carlton McCoy, Master Sommelier, CNN's NOMAD Host, Lawrence Wine Estates
I am still amazed that this weeks guest on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast would even spend 1 hour with me since he is all over the place aka Pitbull would be calling him Mister Worldwide. Another great chat with Carlton McCoy who is doing g...
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Episode 74
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52:04
Episode 73: Jeff Smith, Hourglass Winery
1st interview to my Napa soiree and had to interview the man himself who almost got me divorced (not really but I hope not right!!)...Jeff Smith from Hourglass Winery in Calistoga joins me in an airstream, first time for this. Great wines and r...
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Episode 73
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36:41