Episodes of PalateXposure Podcast

Sep 7th, 2021 28m 26s

This week, Ilona sits down with Laurie Shelton of CAMi Vineyards. Listen in to learn about the history and journey that inspired Laurie's passion for art and wine.https://www.camivineyards.com/history

Laurie Shelton and CAMi Vineyards

Sep 7th, 2021 27m 21s

This week, Ilona sits down with Laurie Shelton of CAMi Vineyards. Listen in to learn about the history and journey that inspired Laurie's passion for art and wine.https://www.camivineyards.com/history

Chef, Butcher, Entrepreneur - Meet Nate Singer: Episode 4

Jun 21st, 2021 38m 33s

While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and bu

Chef, Butcher, Entrepreneur - Meet Nate Singer: Episode 3

Jun 21st, 2021 30m 57s

While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and bu

Chef, Butcher, Entrepreneur - Meet Nate Singer: Episode 2

Jun 21st, 2021 31m 42s

While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and bu

Chef, Butcher, Entrepreneur - Meet Nate Singer

Jun 21st, 2021 34m 10s

While visiting Wyoming for work and rest, Ilona Thompson had the opportunity to sit down with executive chef, Nate Singer. Nate has worked with some of the best from coast to coast and studied under many great chefs. He is a trained chef and bu

Best of 2020 - Daniel Daou

Dec 14th, 2020 37m 58s

Catching up with Daniel Daou, a vintner and winemaker who speaks to the very soul of his wines. The 2020 harvest brought about its own unique challenges, but mostly the unbridled excitement and largesse. Take in Daniel’s extraordinary insights

Best of 2020: From France to Napa to Santa Barbara with Winemaker Simon Faury

Dec 7th, 2020 47m 45s

Simon Faury may be the new winemaker for Crown Point Vineyards, but he is far from new. Simon brings years of experience from such storied names as Mondavi, Harlan, and Merryvale. Listen in to learn more as Simon shares with Ilona.

#DrinkAmerican with Steve Reynolds of Reynolds Family Winery - March23, 2020

Nov 24th, 2020 31m 12s

Join us as we re-visit some of our favorite podcasts of the last year. In this episode, Ilona is talking to former dentist Steve Reynolds who came to Napa more than 20 years ago with a wife, a young son and a dream of making wine and launching

Christopher Longoria - My Palate, Your Hands June 22, 2020

Nov 16th, 2020 31m 7s

Join us as we re-visit some of our favorite podcasts of the last year. In this episode, Ilona talks with Christopher Longoria, from Che Fico in San Francisco. With a long career, and a graceful approach to bars and cocktails, Christopher decide

Tech Tips with BottleVin

Nov 12th, 2020 53m 5s

Talking DtC with Commerce7, Outshinery, The Little Design Group, and Bricoleur Vineyards.

Trio - Where Palm Springs Eats April 27, 2020

Nov 9th, 2020 43m 18s

Join us as we re-visit some of our favorite podcasts of the last year. In this episode, 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. Afte

Meet Champagne Blaine - part2

Nov 2nd, 2020 37m 49s

As the Founder of NY Champagne Week, and several other popular events Blaine Ashley has been dubbed Champagne Blaine. She has a platform for introducing and promoting women in sparkling wine - The Fizz is Female. and was named one of Wine Enthu

Meet Champagne Blaine - part 1

Oct 26th, 2020 37m 55s

As the Founder of NY Champagne Week, and several other popular events Blaine Ashley has been dubbed Champagne Blaine. She has a platform for introducing and promoting women in sparkling wine - The Fizz is Female. and was named one of Wine Enthu

Fred Dame - Character, Hard Work, & Wine, Part 2

Oct 19th, 2020 29m 43s

A sixth generation Californian, Fred pursued a degree in Journalism, when a fateful trip to Europe changed this life trajectory. His love affair with wine and food became a lifelong passion and profession. Dame holds a rare title of passing th

Fred Dame - Character, Hard Work, & Wine, Part 1

Oct 19th, 2020 29m 50s

A sixth generation Californian, Fred pursued a degree in Journalism, when a fateful trip to Europe changed this life trajectory. His love affair with wine and food became a lifelong passion and profession. Dame holds a rare title of passing th

Daniel Daou, September 2020

Oct 12th, 2020 37m 58s

Catching up with Daniel Daou, a vintner and winemaker who speaks to the very soul of his wines. The 2020 harvest brought about its own unique challenges, but mostly the unbridled excitement and largesse. Take in Daniel’s extraordinary insights

Meet Adam Lee of Siduri, Clarice, & More! Pt3

Sep 29th, 2020 41m

A Southern Baptist background and a degree in history, with stints as a wine buyer for a luxury department store equals what? You guessed it. An extraordinary winemaking career that culminated in becoming one of the top Pinot Noir producers in

Meet Adam Lee of Siduri, Clarice, & More! Pt2

Sep 29th, 2020 34m 47s

A Southern Baptist background and a degree in history, with stints as a wine buyer for a luxury department store equals what? You guessed it. An extraordinary winemaking career that culminated in becoming one of the top Pinot Noir producers in

Meet Adam Lee of Siduri, Clarice, & More! Pt1

Sep 29th, 2020 30m 12s

A Southern Baptist background and a degree in history, with stints as a wine buyer for a luxury department store equals what? You guessed it. An extraordinary winemaking career that culminated in becoming one of the top Pinot Noir producers in

Postmodern Winemaking with Clark Smith, Part 5

Sep 15th, 2020 25m 34s