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The Taste with Doug Shafer – Stories of Winemakers and Wine

Doug Shafer

Serving up stories of food and wine. “Mainly, I’m interested in people’s stories – where they started, their struggles, successes, and how they ended up where they’ve ended up,” says Doug Shafer.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes53Founded6 years ago
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Third-generation vintner Violet Grgich tells an incredible family wine story that spans a century that includes a world war, daring escapes, and a years-long journey to Napa Valley. Her grandfather was a winemaker in their small town in Croatia, her ... more

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Hugh Davies lives in the same house he grew up in at Schramsberg Winery here in Napa Valley and, in a case of history repeating itself, it’s where he and his wife are raising their own family and making world-class wines. Hugh does a great job of wea... more

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In 1975 John Williams arrived in Napa Valley with a return bus ticket and $40 in his pocket. He fell in love with wine and never used that return ticket – instead launching Frog’s Leap Winery. Today John and his son Rory (who also owns Calder Wine Co... more

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John Kongsgaard grew up in Napa Valley, where his father was a beloved local judge. John says their father-son relationship was tested during the stresses of the Vietnam War and the road to healing that rift culminated in the creation of Kongsgaard’s... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings
  • The Taste

    Absolutely love these podcasts! So informative, relatable, and entertaining. Can’t get enough of these. Thanks!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Absoluteval
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Information & Entertainment

    These are always worth a listen as Doug does a great job facilitating the conversations with his guests so that wonderful stories and information are shared.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    STEVENRUBIN
    United States2 years ago
  • Shafer is king

    Douglas Shafer is brilliant. This podcast is brilliant. Tasteful stuff all around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arodrigueza
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast about way more than just wine!

    The Taste is excellent and stands-out amongst podcasts of all genres: more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    APClaridge
    Canada2 years ago
  • The best talks about wine

    Doug, you bring on the best possible guests to talk to, to get a feel for what the valley was like, what inspires people to get into a career in wine, and you are able to pull back the curtain and get to know your guests as people. Thank you for doing this podcast, I look forward to all the episodes! Bill

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Figures you out
    United States2 years ago

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