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A Toast to Quality Texas Wine with Claire Richardson

A Toast to Quality Texas Wine with Claire Richardson

Celebrating Texas Wine Month! Your host LaSaan Georgeson is joined with female winemaker, Claire Richardson of Uplift Vineyards in Burnet TX. You're sure to enjoy this refreshing discussion with co-host Claire as drops the 92 point rating from Decanter on her seductive Roussanne, very impressive! We continue our experience with 3 additional award winning like Red wines, all were truly exemplary! As incredible to listen to the careful attention to the details allowing for these gentle yet powerful expressions across her line of wines. Just might be time to do some shopping for Texas wines: Uplift Vineyards You'll want to hang around for the Wine-Side Chat segment to appreciate the dedication Claire Richardson has for winemaking with intentionality to preserve expression and curiosity to continuously discover. Claire's journey is truly in Texas style with a wealth of support and strong leadership under William Chris Vineyards and her progressive manner directs journey and travels to become the winemaker at Uplift Vineyards. A joy to listen~

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A Toast to Quality Texas Wine with Claire Richardson

A Toast to Quality Texas Wine with Claire Richardson

Celebrating Texas Wine Month! Your host LaSaan Georgeson is joined with female winemaker, Claire Richardson of Uplift Vineyards in Burnet TX. You're sure to enjoy this refreshing discussion with co-host Claire as drops the 92 point rating from Decanter on her seductive Roussanne, very impressive! We continue our experience with 3 additional award winning like Red wines, all were truly exemplary! As incredible to listen to the careful attention to the details allowing for these gentle yet powerful expressions across her line of wines. Just might be time to do some shopping for Texas wines: Uplift Vineyards You'll want to hang around for the Wine-Side Chat segment to appreciate the dedication Claire Richardson has for winemaking with intentionality to preserve expression and curiosity to continuously discover. Claire's journey is truly in Texas style with a wealth of support and strong leadership under William Chris Vineyards and her progressive manner directs journey and travels to become the winemaker at Uplift Vineyards. A joy to listen~

The Joy of a Rennaissance Female: Rae Wilson

The Joy of a Rennaissance Female: Rae Wilson

Celebrating Texas Wine Month! Your host LaSaan Georgeson is joined with female winemaker, Rae Wilson of Wine For the People in Fredericksburg TX. You're sure to enjoy this casually informative discussion on terroir as co-host Rae shares her open-mindedness to varietals less known to the region while producing these beautiful wines, including a uniquely voluptuous style of Sauvignon Blanc "La Valentia Sauvignon Blanc"; a delightfully daring red blend of Mourvèdre and Carignan; and an intensely powerful yet elegant varietal "La Valentia Carignan". Side Note, you'll likely want to become a member: Wine For the People. Be sure to stick around for the Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring this incredible winemaker, Rae Wilson as she shares her thrilling journey as she geeks out about how she's juxtaposed traditions with the vastly diverse terroir of Texas. A treat to listen to Rae on becoming the winemaker for Wine For the People. An inspirational listen~

Audio On Crafting Texas Wines with Olivier des Certaines

Audio On Crafting Texas Wines with Olivier des Certaines

Celebrating Texas Wine Month! Your host LaSaan Georgeson is joined with winemaker, Olivier des Certaines from Flat Creek Estate in Marble Falls, Texas. You're sure to enjoy this educational discussion as co-host Olivier shares his French unique technique about producing these stellar wines, starting with a most unique Pinot Grigio "Estate Pinot Grigio"; a beautifully nuanced Rosé; and a most majestic red blend "Four Horseman". Please stick around for the engaging discussion during the Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring the passionate winemaker, Olivier des Certaines as he shares his childhood memories growing up around his grandfathers vineyards in the south of France to his science based education becoming the winemaker at Flat Creek Estate. A delightful listen~

On crafting Texas Wines with French producer: Olivier des Certaines

On crafting Texas Wines with French producer: Olivier des Certaines

Celebrating Texas Wine Month! Your host LaSaan Georgeson is joined with winemaker, Olivier des Certaines from Flat Creek Estate in Marble Falls, Texas. You're sure to enjoy this educational discussion as co-host Olivier shares his French unique technique about producing these stellar wines, starting with a most unique Pinot Grigio "Estate Pinot Grigio"; a beautifully nuanced Rosé; and a most majestic red blend "Four Horseman". Liked the experience? Purchase considerations: Flat Creek Estate Please stick around for the engaging discussion during the Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring the passionate winemaker, Olivier des Certaines as he shares his childhood memories growing up around his grandfathers vineyards in the south of France to his science based education becoming the winemaker at Flat Creek Estate. A delightful listen~

The Evolution of a Winemaker with Julia Cattrall part II

The Evolution of a Winemaker with Julia Cattrall part II

Check out Part II of the Wine Side Chat with LaSaan Georgeson, the host of the-palate-project along with winemaker Julia Cattrall, she is sure to charm you with her natural way of conversing while informing. Can you imagine this young winemaker speaking to 100 years of winemaking with some influential names of the Oregon region! You'll 100% dig the inviting brilliance of this winemaker, from Duck Pond Cellars. An entertaining story teller, enjoy~

PNW tour Julia Cattrall of Duck Pond Cellars Part 1

PNW tour Julia Cattrall of Duck Pond Cellars Part 1

Your host LaSaan Georgeson is joined with winemaker, Julia Cattrall of Duck Pond Cellars,as the co-host. This wine experiential segment featuring food pairings is incredibly informative as we get up close and lean into Julia's brilliance of winemaking. She geeks out about her star-studded wines true to the Oregon terroir, beginning with the charmingly nuanced Duck Pond Pinot Gris; a voluptuous Duck Pond Chardonnay; continuing with her uniquely provocative and complex Duck Pond rosé, primarily pinot noir; concluding with a most elegant pedigreed expression of pinot noir, Duck Pond Pinot Noir. Check out the next episode to listen to Part II of the Wine Side Chat with Julia Cattrall, she is sure to charm you with her natural way of conversing while informing...you'll 100% dig the inviting brilliance of this winemaker, from Duck Pond Cellars. A delightful listen~

PNW tour: Evolution of a winemaker, Jonathan Honefenger

PNW tour: Evolution of a winemaker, Jonathan Honefenger

Your host LaSaan Georgeson is joined with co-host and owner/winemaker, Jonathan Honefenger from Wild Child Wine Company. You're sure to enjoy this blues/jazz musically inspired and clever discussion over Jonathan's incredible low intervention wines, starting with a stunning dry Riesling, "Summer Sun"; an enticing "Sol Chardonnay"; a most jovial and delightful "Fresh Fest" Pinot Noir, concluding with a provocative elegant expression of Pinot Noir "Lia's Vineyard". Please stick around for a little longer to listen to the Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring the witty Jonathan Honefenger as he shares his fascinating journey as the owner/winemaker for Wild Child Wine Company. A most enjoyable listen~

SMAK pays homage as Asian winemaker

SMAK pays homage as Asian winemaker

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PNW Tour: Meet Fiona Mak of SMAK Wines

PNW Tour: Meet Fiona Mak of SMAK Wines

The Palate Project goes on a roadtrip tasting in the Pacific Northwest. Your host LaSaan Georgeson is delighted to be joined with co-host and winemaker, Fiona Mak in this consolidated segment of both the experience side of wine and the wine-side chat, as we taste her Rosé wines for all seasons. We'll share food pairings while sipping on her year-round assortment of rosé wines. If you're a Rosé wine appreciator, you will be thrilled to check out this episode with the sommelier turned winemaker Fiona Mak from SMAK wines, tasting 3 of her seasons: her jovial Sangiovese rosé representing Spring; then a visit with a nuanced pinot gris rosé, Summer; finishing with a sizzling Syrah sparking rosé, Autumn...yum! An enjoyable listen~

Audio only: Tasting with Francis Ford Coppola Winemaker Andrea Card

Audio only: Tasting with Francis Ford Coppola Winemaker Andrea Card

Your host LaSaan Georgeson is joined with co-host and winemaker, Andrea Card, enjoying the diverse and delicious sips of Francis Ford Coppola wines under the Delicato Family Wines. You'll appreciate the witty contributions on personality that Andrea offers during the wine experiential segment as we sample the diversity Sonoma has to offer starting with her aromatic and elegant Francis Coppola Reserve Viognier, more of refined and brighter expression of The Wines of Francis Coppola Negroamaro, finishing with the surprising food welcoming Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Then stay with us for a little longer during the Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring Andrea Card as she shares her work ethic and becoming the senior winemaker for Francis Ford Coppola , a down-to-earth person that she is, true to her craft. A charming listen~

Audio only: The Evolution of a Winemaker with David Hejl of Dom. Della

Audio only: The Evolution of a Winemaker with David Hejl of Dom. Della

Your host LaSaan Georgeson is excited to be joined with co-host and winemaker, David Hejl, dissecting and sharing the beauty of his Sonoma wines. You too will be thrilled to experience the finessed sips of Domaine Della, starting with their inaugural Pinot Noir rosé from Russian River valley offering an alluring palate; a delightfully engaging Pinot Noir from Russian River valley, and a most intriguing southern belle of a Pinot Noir from Earl Stephens vineyards. Then hang tight for the Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring David Hejl sharing his story from CEO of Kosta Browne to fine wine winemaker of Domaine Della, joined by his fiancé Mary Maitland on co-operating the family winery brand,Domaine Della. Bonus: Mention the video and not have to join the wait list to purchase his wines! A tasty and enjoyable listen~

TPP Francis Ford Coppola Winemaker, Andrea Card

TPP Francis Ford Coppola Winemaker, Andrea Card

Your host LaSaan Georgeson is joined with co-host and winemaker, Andrea Card, enjoying the diverse and delicious sips of Francis Ford Coppola wines under the Delicato Family Wines. You'll appreciate the witty contributions on personality that Andrea offers during the wine experiential segment as we sample the diversity Sonoma has to offer starting with her aromatic and elegant Francis Coppola Reserve Viognier, more of refined and brighter expression of The Wines of Francis Coppola Negroamaro, finishing with the surprising food welcoming Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Then stay with us for a little longer during the Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring Andrea Card as she shares her work ethic and becoming the senior winemaker for Francis Ford Coppola , a down-to-earth person that she is, true to her craft. A charming listen~

The Evolution of a Winemaker: David Hejl-Dom. Della

The Evolution of a Winemaker: David Hejl-Dom. Della

Your host LaSaan Georgeson is excited to be joined with co-host and winemaker, David Hejl, dissecting and sharing the beauty of his Sonoma wines. You too will be thrilled to experience the finessed sips of Domaine Della, starting with their inaugural Pinot Noir rosé from Russian River valley offering an alluring palate; a delightfully engaging Pinot Noir from Russian River valley, and a most intriguing southern belle of a Pinot Noir from Earl Stephens vineyards. Then hang tight for the Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring David Hejl sharing his story from CEO of Kosta Browne to fine wine winemaker of Domaine Della, joined by his fiancé Mary Maitland on co-operating the family winery brand,Domaine Della. Bonus: Mention the video and not have to join the wait list to purchase his wines! A tasty and enjoyable listen~

AUDIO: The Evolution of a Winemaker with Theresa Heredia

AUDIO: The Evolution of a Winemaker with Theresa Heredia

Your host LaSaan Georgeson is thrilled to be joined with a co-host and winemaker, Theresa Heredia, in celebration of Pride month. Theresa is one of the few domestic winemakers, formerly of Gary Farrell winery, included in LaSaan's book "If A Wine Were Me, Which Would it Be?". Both of them will experience and attempt to dissect the magical sips of Gary Farrell wines produced by Theresa from Sonoma: a bewitching Chardonnay from Olivet lane vineyards, playful and pleasantly deceptive Pinot Noir from Hallberg vineyards, and a delightfully darling Pinot Noir from Rochioli-Allen vineyards. Ever wonder how science and winemaking become one, hang tight for the down to earth Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring Theresa Heredia sharing her adventures from doctorate student to queer winemaker! Enjoy this listen, becoming Theresa...the astounding winemaker that she is and where she is journeying next at the helm of herwineco.com. A definite listen. Enjoy~

The Evolution of a Winemaker Series: Theresa Heredia Evolution of a Winemaker Series: Theresa Heredia

The Evolution of a Winemaker Series: Theresa Heredia Evolution of a Winemaker Series: Theresa Heredia

Your host LaSaan Georgeson is thrilled to be joined with a co-host and winemaker, Theresa Heredia, in celebration of Pride month. Theresa is one of the few domestic winemakers, formerly of Gary Farrell winery, included in LaSaan's book "If A Wine Were Me, Which Would it Be?". Both of them will experience and attempt to dissect the magical sips of Gary Farrell wines produced by Theresa from Sonoma: a bewitching Chardonnay from Olivet lane vineyards, playful and pleasantly deceptive Pinot Noir from Hallberg vineyards, and a delightfully darling Pinot Noir from Rochioli-Allen vineyards. Ever wonder how science and winemaking become one, hang tight for the down to earth Wine-Side Chat segment, featuring Theresa Heredia sharing her adventures from doctorate student to queer winemaker! Enjoy this listen, becoming Theresa...the astounding winemaker that she is and where she is journeying next at the helm of herwineco.com. A definite listen. Enjoy~

Clips from TPP: Magical Sips of Mauritson with Emma

Clips from TPP: Magical Sips of Mauritson with Emma

Ever wondered why the same grape varietal can express distinctly differently as a wine? Or wondered what a true sustainable winery is? Check out the highlight clips as your host LaSaan Georgeson invites winemaker Emma Kudritzki from Mauritson Wines as we taste and talk through the distinctions of soil and vineyard sites to articulate how two wines from the same grape can taste completely different! These wines are guaranteed to elevate your perception of Zinfandel and Cab Sauvignon. Join me in tasting through these quality focused wines from Mauritson Wines: Mauritson, Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley, Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel, and Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon. Stick around for Wine Side Chat as our guest host, Emma Kudritzki returns as the guest as she simplifies the wine making process in the lab and shares her animated journey becoming winemaker for this historical family of sustainable farmers protecting the soils for over 160 years! A genuine treat~ Then feel free to enjoy the podcast in its entirety on Podbean, Apple, Amazon and Spotify.

Audio only: Magical Sips of Mauritson with Emma Kudritzki

Audio only: Magical Sips of Mauritson with Emma Kudritzki

Join us this week as your host LaSaan Georgeson invites winemaker Emma Kudritzki from Mauritson Wines to experience three of the her chosen wines. We taste and talk through the distinctions of soil and vineyard sites to articulate how two wines from the same grape can taste completely different! These wines are guaranteed to elevate your perception of Zinfandel and Cab Sauvignon. Join me in tasting through these quality focused wines from Mauritson Wines: Mauritson, Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley, Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel, and Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon. Stick around for Wine Side Chat as our guest host, Emma Kudritzki returns as the guest as she simplifies the wine making process in the lab and shares her animated journey becoming winemaker for this historical family of sustainable farmers protecting the soils for over 160 years! A genuine treat~

TPP: Magical Sips of Mauritson with Emma

TPP: Magical Sips of Mauritson with Emma

Join us this week as your host LaSaan Georgeson invites winemaker Emma Kudritzki from Mauritson Wines to experience three of the her chosen wines. We taste and talk through the distinctions of soil and vineyard sites to articulate how two wines from the same grape can taste completely different! These wines are guaranteed to elevate your perception of Zinfandel and Cab Sauvignon. Join me in tasting through these quality focused wines from Mauritson Wines: Mauritson, Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley, Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel, and Rockpile Cabernet Sauvignon. Stick around for Wine Side Chat as our guest host, Emma Kudritzki returns as the guest as she simplifies the wine making process in the lab and shares her animated journey becoming winemaker for this historical family of sustainable farmers protecting the soils for over 160 years! A genuine treat~

Mothers Day Joyful Sips

Mothers Day Joyful Sips

Your host LaSaan Georgeson kicks off Mother's Day with enlivening sips to be enjoyed and assessed along the way: Crémant de Limoux from Gerard Bertrand, Comtesse Marion from Domain Vic Robert and Cosette Rosé from wine negoticiant Sessi Wine Company. LaSaan shows up with a twist on Mother's Day on the wine-side chat discussing her admiration for the holiday and plight to rediscover enjoyment through the loss of her mother ... a positive listen! Enjoy~

AUDIO: Mother's Day Joyful Sips

AUDIO: Mother's Day Joyful Sips

Your host LaSaan Georgeson kicks off Mother's Day with enlivening sips to be enjoyed and assessed along the way: Crémant de Limoux from Gerard Bertrand, Comtesse Marion from Domain Vic Robert and Cosette Rosé from wine negoticiant Sessi Wine Company. LaSaan shows up with a twist on Mother's Day on the wine-side chat discussing her admiration for the holiday and plight to rediscover enjoyment through the loss of her mother ... a positive listen! Enjoy~