Talkin' Trends for 2018

On today's show, I'm joined by Austin wine industry veterans, Karen Dante and John Duncan.  Karen is wine buyer at King Liquors on Burnet and John is an independent distributor sales agent representing several portfolios.  They have witnessed the Austin wine scene evolve since the 90s, and both have unique perspectives on how Austin is changing and what to expect for 2018!  Spoiler alert: they don't think I'm going to have my wishes of desert wines explode in popularity. 

Tune in and see how your tastes match up!

Bubbles from Borgoluce Prosecco

On this week's show, we talk Prosecco with Alessandro Samogin from Borgoluce in the Valdobbiadene.  He grew up on the property and his wife is now the winemaker; they grow all their food for the restaurant and estate as well as produce all their electricity on site.  What a crazy operation!  We talk about how Valdobbiadene is unique and special, how Glera is king for them, and how there is now becoming awareness of the Rive (similar to cru).  And, so much more!