The Taste with Doug Shafer – a Podcast About Wine, Food, and Friends | Podcast Transcripts & Episodes

Cristie Kerr

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cristie Kerr discovered golf at the age of eight growing up in Florida. She played on her high school’s boys team and by her late teens went pro, be...

Cristie Kerr

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cristie Kerr discovered golf at the age of eight growing up in Florida. She played on her high school’s boys team and by her late teens went pro, be...

Cristie Kerr

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cristie Kerr discovered golf at the age of eight growing up in Florida. She played on her high school’s boys team and by her late teens went pro, be...

Laura Catena

06 May 2020

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From an early age Laura Catena wanted to pursue her interest in science. She earned an M.D. and became an emergency room physician in the Bay Area. Th...

Laura Catena

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From an early age Laura Catena wanted to pursue her interest in science. She earned an M.D. and became an emergency room physician in the Bay Area. Th...

Laura Catena

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From an early age Laura Catena wanted to pursue her interest in science. She earned an M.D. and became an emergency room physician in the Bay Area. Th...

David Graves

17 Apr 2020

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As a kid David Graves loved science and he earned a degree in evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz. Soon though, in a grad program, he realized he wa...

David Graves

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a kid David Graves loved science and he earned a degree in evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz. Soon though, in a grad program, he realized he wa...

David Graves

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a kid David Graves loved science and he earned a degree in evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz. Soon though, in a grad program, he realized he wa...

Gerald Casale

24 Mar 2020

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Gerald Casale is best known as co-founder and bass player of the ‘80s band Devo – a group with a style all their own with hits like “Whip It.”...

Gerald Casale

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gerald Casale is best known as co-founder and bass player of the ‘80s band Devo – a group with a style all their own with hits like “Whip It.”...

Gerald Casale

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gerald Casale is best known as co-founder and bass player of the ‘80s band Devo – a group with a style all their own with hits like “Whip It.”...

Robin Lail

02 Mar 2020

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This episode with Robin Lail covers nearly all of Napa Valley’s winemaking history – from her great-grand-uncle, Gustave Niebaum establishing Ingl...

Robin Lail

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode with Robin Lail covers nearly all of Napa Valley’s winemaking history – from her great-grand-uncle, Gustave Niebaum establishing Ingl...

Robin Lail

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode with Robin Lail covers nearly all of Napa Valley’s winemaking history – from her great-grand-uncle, Gustave Niebaum establishing Ingl...

Spencer Christian

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spencer Christian is recognized as Good Morning America’s former weatherman but is less known as a wine pioneer. He created the first national wine ...

Spencer Christian

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spencer Christian is recognized as Good Morning America’s former weatherman but is less known as a wine pioneer. He created the first national wine ...

Spencer Christian

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spencer Christian is recognized as Good Morning America’s former weatherman but is less known as a wine pioneer. He created the first national wine ...

Hailey and Lorenzo Trefethen

22 Jan 2020

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Brother and sister, Lorenzo and Hailey Trefethen, are the third generation of their family involved in the wine business in Napa Valley. They look bac...

Hailey and Lorenzo Trefethen

22 Jan 2020

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Brother and sister, Lorenzo and Hailey Trefethen, are the third generation of their family involved in the wine business in Napa Valley. They look bac...

Hailey and Lorenzo Trefethen

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brother and sister, Lorenzo and Hailey Trefethen, are the third generation of their family involved in the wine business in Napa Valley. They look bac...

Ray Isle

17 Dec 2019

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Ray Isle grew up in Houston, Texas, thinking he’d be in a band or write novels. Along the way he fell in love with the world of wine and found a way...

Ray Isle

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Isle grew up in Houston, Texas, thinking he’d be in a band or write novels. Along the way he fell in love with the world of wine and found a way...

Ray Isle

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ray Isle grew up in Houston, Texas, thinking he’d be in a band or write novels. Along the way he fell in love with the world of wine and found a way...

Shari and Shannon Staglin

05 Dec 2019

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The enterprising mother/daughter team at the heart of Staglin Family Vineyard talks about Napa in the ‘60s, the challenges and joys of establishing ...

Shari and Shannon Staglin

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The enterprising mother/daughter team at the heart of Staglin Family Vineyard talks about Napa in the ‘60s, the challenges and joys of establishing ...

Shari and Shannon Staglin

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The enterprising mother/daughter team at the heart of Staglin Family Vineyard talks about Napa in the ‘60s, the challenges and joys of establishing ...

Zelma Long

05 Nov 2019

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Zelma Long is known for her pioneering work at Robert Mondavi Winery in the early 1970s, at Simi Winery for 20 years, and for mentoring young winemake...

Zelma Long

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Zelma Long is known for her pioneering work at Robert Mondavi Winery in the early 1970s, at Simi Winery for 20 years, and for mentoring young winemake...

Zelma Long

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Zelma Long is known for her pioneering work at Robert Mondavi Winery in the early 1970s, at Simi Winery for 20 years, and for mentoring young winemake...

Randy Lewis

11 Oct 2019

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Randy Lewis grew up in Atlanta, Georgia with such a love for fast cars that the local police got to know him on a first name basis. After college he t...

Randy Lewis

11 Oct 2019

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Randy Lewis grew up in Atlanta, Georgia with such a love for fast cars that the local police got to know him on a first name basis. After college he t...

Randy Lewis

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Randy Lewis grew up in Atlanta, Georgia with such a love for fast cars that the local police got to know him on a first name basis. After college he t...

Bo Barrett

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 1972 Bo Barrett was a surfer in Southern California when his father bought an old winery in Napa Valley called Chateau Montelena. After finishing c...

Bo Barrett

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 1972 Bo Barrett was a surfer in Southern California when his father bought an old winery in Napa Valley called Chateau Montelena. After finishing c...

Bo Barrett

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 1972 Bo Barrett was a surfer in Southern California when his father bought an old winery in Napa Valley called Chateau Montelena. After finishing c...

Dave Ramey

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In college Dave Ramey initially pursued an interest in literature before realizing his passion for wine. He earned a degree in enology in the late 197...

Dave Ramey

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In college Dave Ramey initially pursued an interest in literature before realizing his passion for wine. He earned a degree in enology in the late 197...

Dave Ramey

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In college Dave Ramey initially pursued an interest in literature before realizing his passion for wine. He earned a degree in enology in the late 197...

Tim Mondavi

13 Aug 2019

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Tim Mondavi spent more than 30 years working with his father at Robert Mondavi Winery until the family lost control of winery. Undaunted he started ov...

Tim Mondavi

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Mondavi spent more than 30 years working with his father at Robert Mondavi Winery until the family lost control of winery in 2004. Undaunted he st...

Tim Mondavi

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Mondavi spent more than 30 years working with his father at Robert Mondavi Winery until the family lost control of winery in 2004. Undaunted he st...

Tony Biagi

30 Jul 2019

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At UC Davis Tony Biagi discovered the enology program and wine became his overriding passion. He first worked for Duckhorn and went on to launch the w...

Tony Biagi

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At UC Davis Tony Biagi discovered the enology program and wine became his overriding passion. He first worked for Duckhorn and went on to launch the w...

Tony Biagi

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At UC Davis Tony Biagi discovered the enology program and wine became his overriding passion. He first worked for Duckhorn and went on to launch the w...

Helen Keplinger

16 Jul 2019

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Helen Keplinger grew up envisioning a future in medical science, however, wine offered greater adventure – taking her to work with winemakers in Nap...

Helen Keplinger

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Keplinger grew up envisioning a future in medical science, however, wine offered greater adventure – taking her to work with winemakers in Nap...

Helen Keplinger

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Keplinger grew up envisioning a future in medical science, however, wine offered greater adventure – taking her to work with winemakers in Nap...

A Classic Episode with Paula Kornell — A Fourth Gen Vintner with a Family Story Spanning Two Continents, One War, and More than 60 Years

24 Jun 2019

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In this classic episode Paula Kornell takes us on an exceptional journey spanning two continents, one war, and more than 60 years of winemaking. Her f...

A Classic Episode with Paula Kornell — A Fourth Gen Vintner with a Family Story Spanning Two Continents, One War, and More than 60 Years

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode Paula Kornell takes us on an exceptional journey spanning two continents, one war, and more than 60 years of winemaking. Her f...

A Classic Episode with Paula Kornell — A Fourth Gen Vintner with a Family Story Spanning Two Continents, One War, and More than 60 Years

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode Paula Kornell takes us on an exceptional journey spanning two continents, one war, and more than 60 years of winemaking. Her f...

Paula Kornell

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode gives you two incredible life stories in one – that of Hanns Kornell, who managed to get out of a Nazi concentration camp, make his way...

Elias Fernandez

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shafer winemaker Elias Fernandez grew up in Napa Valley, attending school with the kids of prominent winery families. Meanwhile he got a taste of agri...

Elias Fernandez

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shafer winemaker Elias Fernandez grew up in Napa Valley, attending school with the kids of prominent winery families. Meanwhile he got a taste of agri...

Elias Fernandez

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shafer winemaker Elias Fernandez grew up in Napa Valley, attending school with the kids of prominent winery families. Meanwhile he got a taste of agri...

Beth and Lindy Novak

03 May 2019

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Beth and Lindy Novak have lots of great memories of growing up in Napa Valley including hanging out with the Shafer kids. But things got tough when th...

Beth and Lindy Novak

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Beth and Lindy Novak have lots of great memories of growing up in Napa Valley including hanging out with the Shafer kids. But things got tough when th...

Beth and Lindy Novak

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Beth and Lindy Novak have lots of great memories of growing up in Napa Valley including hanging out with the Shafer kids. But things got tough when th...

Mia Klein

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a teenager Mia Klein wanted to be a chef. In her first job as a cook, however, she discovered wine and a whole new path opened up for her. In 1984 ...

Mia Klein

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a teenager Mia Klein wanted to be a chef. In her first job as a cook, however, she discovered wine and a whole new path opened up for her. In 1984 ...

Mia Klein

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a teenager Mia Klein wanted to be a chef. In her first job as a cook, however, she discovered wine and a whole new path opened up for her. In 1984 ...

Richard Peterson

17 Jan 2019

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Few people can tell the story of California wine from the 1950s to today with the flair and authenticity of Richard Peterson. Hired by Gallo in 1958, ...

Richard Peterson

17 Jan 2019

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Few people can tell the story of California wine from the 1950s to today with the flair and authenticity of Richard Peterson. Hired by Gallo in 1958, ...

Richard Peterson

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Few people can tell the story of California wine from the 1950s to today with the flair and authenticity of Richard Peterson. Hired by Gallo in 1958, ...

Kyle MacLachlan

03 Jan 2019

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Not long out of college Kyle MacLachlan was cast as the lead in the 1984 film, Dune, launching a career, that's included film and TV roles in Blue Vel...

Kyle MacLachlan

03 Jan 2019

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Not long out of college Kyle MacLachlan was cast as the lead in the 1984 film, Dune, launching a career, that's included film and TV roles in Blue Vel...

Kyle MacLachlan

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not long out of college Kyle MacLachlan was cast as the lead in the 1984 film, Dune, launching a career, that's included film and TV roles in Blue Vel...

Maralissa Allegrini

18 Dec 2018

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Marilisa Allegrini travels the world promoting her families wines made throughout Italy’s top appellations. She was not always eager to be part of t...

Maralissa Allegrini

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marilisa Allegrini travels the world promoting her families wines made throughout Italy’s top appellations. She was not always eager to be part of t...

Maralissa Allegrini

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Marilisa Allegrini travels the world promoting her families wines made throughout Italy’s top appellations. She was not always eager to be part of t...

Giovanni Manetti

04 Dec 2018

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In 1968, Giovanni Manetti’s father purchased a rundown vineyard in Chianti called Fontodi that he set about restoring on weekends. Giovanni eventual...

Giovanni Manetti

04 Dec 2018

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In 1968, Giovanni Manetti’s father purchased a rundown vineyard in Chianti called Fontodi that he set about restoring on weekends. Giovanni eventual...

Giovanni Manetti

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In 1968, Giovanni Manetti’s father purchased a rundown vineyard in Chianti called Fontodi that he set about restoring on weekends. Giovanni eventual...

Danny Meyer

19 Nov 2018

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In 1985 Danny Meyer opened Union Square Café, which became beloved in New York City for its great food and even greater sense of warmth and welcome. ...

Danny Meyer

19 Nov 2018

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In 1985 Danny Meyer opened Union Square Café, which became beloved in New York City for its great food and even greater sense of warmth and welcome. ...

Danny Meyer

19 Nov 2018

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In 1985 Danny Meyer opened Union Square Café, which became beloved in New York City for its great food and even greater sense of warmth and welcome. ...

Cleo Pahlmeyer

08 Nov 2018

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Cleo Pahlmeyer grew up in Napa then headed to the East Coast and later to London to pursue her of love art history. By 2008 though, she’d developed ...

Cleo Pahlmeyer

08 Nov 2018

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Cleo Pahlmeyer grew up in Napa then headed to the East Coast and later to London to pursue her of love art history. By 2008 though, she’d developed ...

Cleo Pahlmeyer

08 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cleo Pahlmeyer grew up in Napa then headed to the East Coast and later to London to pursue her of love art history. By 2008 though, she’d developed ...

Chris Carpenter

25 Oct 2018

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At nearly 30, Chris Carpenter moved to Napa, earned a viticulture degree at UC Davis, and went on to become winemaker at Lokoya, Cardinale, Mt. Brave,...

Chris Carpenter

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

At nearly 30, Chris Carpenter moved to Napa, earned a viticulture degree at UC Davis, and went on to become winemaker at Lokoya, Cardinale, Mt. Brave,...

Chris Carpenter

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

At nearly 30, Chris Carpenter moved to Napa, earned a viticulture degree at UC Davis, and went on to become winemaker at Lokoya, Cardinale, Mt. Brave,...

Michael Honig

10 Oct 2018

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In the 1980s Michael Honig took over the family’s Napa Valley vineyard property and started Honig Winery, focusing on Sauvignon Blanc. While making ...

Michael Honig

10 Oct 2018

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In the 1980s Michael Honig took over the family’s Napa Valley vineyard property and started Honig Winery, focusing on Sauvignon Blanc. While making ...

Michael Honig

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1980s Michael Honig took over the family’s Napa Valley vineyard property and started Honig Winery, focusing on Sauvignon Blanc. While making ...

Cathy Corison

26 Sep 2018

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Cathy Corison discovered her passion for wine almost by accident when she was a biology major in college. She went on to study winemaking at UC Davis ...

Cathy Corison

26 Sep 2018

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Cathy Corison discovered her passion for wine almost by accident when she was a biology major in college. She went on to study winemaking at UC Davis ...

Cathy Corison

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cathy Corison discovered her passion for wine almost by accident when she was a biology major in college. She went on to study winemaking at UC Davis ...