December 3, 2024
Dive into an exclusive interview with Pieter Ferreira, the iconic winemaker behind Graham Beck and one of South Africa’s pioneers in Cap Classique sparkling wines. With a commitment to quality, sustainability, and community, Graham Beck isn’t just about bubbles—it’s about... UNFILTERED Archives: Interviews
In Conversation with Craig Wessels of Restless River
October 14, 2024
Driven by equal parts curiosity and ambition, Craig Wessels pioneered an unlikely path from rogue outsider to industry leader in the Hemel-en-Aarde. Like himself, his wines are self-assured outliers that challenge the status quo. We sat down with him and... In Conversation with Alex Starey of Keermont
October 10, 2024
Ahead of our Champagne and South Africa Tour next week, we sat down with Alex Starey of Stellenbosch’s Keermont Vineyards to talk about the estate’s evolution over the last two decades and his personal picks for what he’s most excited... Talking Terroir with Federico Gambetta of Altos Las Hormigas
September 23, 2024
Under the fresh vision of 35-year-old Federico Gambetta, Altos Las Hormigas is pioneering a new era of Malbec for a new generation of drinkers. We sat down with him to taste four wines and discover his modern understanding of terroir.... In Conversation with Kelby James Russell & Julia Rose Hoyle of Apollo’s Praise
July 17, 2024
We sat down with Finger Lakes winemakers Kelby James Russell and Julia Rose Hoyle to talk about their newest endeavor, Apollo’s Praise. Follow along as we taste through three of their inaugural wines and discuss the philosophy that goes into... 2024 June Tour: Germany, Austria & More
July 11, 2024
Last month, our annual June Tour traveled from coast to coast, and then some, starting in New York City and finishing in Hawai’i. The tour was made up of over 40 growers from Germany, Austria, and Slovenia, with a... Summer Cocktails with Tom Jackson of Supergay Spirits
June 18, 2024
In this video, Tom shares two summery cocktail recipes he developed specifically with Supergay vodka: the Farmer’s Cosmo and the Spicy Boy. Tom left his previous career driven by his twin passions: to create the best vodka ever and to... An Introduction to Ukrainian Wine with Bruce Schneider of Vyno Ukrainy
June 4, 2024
We sat down with Bruce Schneider to discuss the current state of Ukrainian winemaking and taste some of the first wines imported to the U.S. We talk about his family ties to the country, the challenges of importing wine from... Estate Argyros: Santorini’s Old-Vine Icon
September 27, 2023
Estate Argyros is a benchmark producer of gorgeous, structured Assyrtiko from the fabled island of Santorini. As the island’s largest owner of vineyards, Argyros has an unparalleled array of raw materials to work with. On top of that, the average... The 2022 Germany & Austria Vintage Report
June 15, 2023
What you’ll find in each collection is a group of delicious, friendly wines with moderate ripeness and alcohol levels, excellent structure, and flavor; there are great wines to be had in this vintage. 2022 is a vintage with a cool...