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A podcast for the discerning consumer seeking the ultimate in wine, food and travel.
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May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
30 min
Summit Lake Vineyards is the true picture of a family vineyard. Bob Brakesman began their Angwin Winery almost 50 years ago. Now, while he manages the vineyards, his son, Brian, makes the wine and his daughter, Heather Griffin, runs sales and marketing. Listen in as Ilona talks with Brian and Heather.
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
41 min
Summit Lake Vineyards is the true picture of a family vineyard. Bob Brakesman began their Angwin Winery almost 50 years ago. Now, while he manages the vineyards, his son, Brian, makes the wine and his daughter, Heather Griffin, runs sales and marketing. Listen in as Ilona talks with Brian and Heather.
May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020
33 min
You certainly know the Cakebread name, but have you enjoyed Karen Cakebread's wine—Ziata? Karen spent 18 years with Cakebread Cellars and has extensive experience with projects and committees with the Napa Valley Vintners, Auction Napa Valley and she was president of the Calistoga Winegrowers. Listen in as Karen shares about her journey and the wines of Ziata!
May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020
32 min
You certainly know the Cakebread name, but have you enjoyed Karen Cakebread's wine—Ziata? Karen spent 18 years with Cakebread Cellars and has extensive experience with projects and committees with the Napa Valley Vintners, Auction Napa Valley and she was president of the Calistoga Winegrowers. Listen in as Karen shares about her journey and the wines of Ziata!
May 4, 2020
May 4, 2020
32 min
You certainly know the Cakebread name, but have you enjoyed Karen Cakebread's wine—Ziata? Karen spent 18 years with Cakebread Cellars and has extensive experience with projects and committees with the Napa Valley Vintners, Auction Napa Valley and she was president of the Calistoga Winegrowers. Listen in as Karen shares about her journey and the wines of Ziata!
Apr 27, 2020
Apr 27, 2020
43 min
As we all look forward to eating out with friends and family, listen in as Ilona talks with Tony Marchese. Tony opened Trio in Palm Springs in 2009 and has developed a restaurant and team that are among the best in the nation. After this, we know you'll want to visit Palm Springs and Trio!
Apr 23, 2020
Apr 23, 2020
34 min
Hailing from Switzerland, Jean Hoefliger has become one of the most active winemakers in Napa Valley. With clients ranging from Alpha Omega and AXR to the Hill Family and Michel Rolland, Jean helps to create wines that reflect the land and the people. Listen in as he shares with Ilona.
Apr 23, 2020
Apr 23, 2020
33 min
Hailing from Switzerland, Jean Hoefliger has become one of the most active winemakers in Napa Valley. With clients ranging from Alpha Omega and AXR to the Hill Family and Michel Rolland, Jean helps to create wines that reflect the land and the people. Listen in as he shares with Ilona.
Apr 13, 2020
Apr 13, 2020
32 min
This week, Ilona sits down with Michael Jessen of the show 90-Day Fiancé. You may have seen Michael and Juliana on the show, but there is so much more to this family. Listen in as Michael shares about wine, music, family and life.
Apr 7, 2020
Apr 7, 2020
27 min
This week’s feature is a very special guest, whose multi-faceted background covers some of the most fascinating aspects of the wine business. Ilona interviews the revered wine auction rock star Michael Jessen, who is also an importer and a co-founder of an exciting sparkling wine brand, amongst many other things. Some of you have seen Michael on a popular TLC program “90-Day Fiancé.” Viewers were captivated by Michael and his now wife Juliana’s love story, but there is infinitely more to him and his family. He is a musician, philanthropist, Dad and husband, and an incredible friend. Listen in as Michael openly shares his life philosophy, his love of wine, music, family and humanity.