This week we are unwinding with our very own host Roger Bissell! Italian wine and travel expert Roger Bissell reflects on an unforgettable journey that culminated in the release of the first-ever, Wines to Watch 2022, a list of 40 carefully selected wine picks, inspired by a year of travel, tastings and visits with winemakers. Explore the list here: www.rogerbissell.co/winestowatch22

Valfaccenda was founded in 2010 by husband and wife Carolina and Luca, respectively an engineer and an enologist. Their vineyards are mostly in Valfaccenda, in Canale on the hills which line Le Rocche - a landmark in Roero. This terroir helps the winemakers to make salty, juicy and chewy wines, which Luca and Carolina believe are the natural, true identity of Roero.

This week we are unwinding with Giulia Monteleone, vintner, Monteleone Winery. After extensive research, Giulia and her husband Benedetto Alessandro, made the fateful decision to purchase an old, two-hectare vineyard near the river Alcantara in July of 2017. The winery can be found at the foot of Mount Etna, less than 500 metres above sea level, and 30 metres away from the ancient Cuba di Santa Domenica, a rare and wonderful Byzantine jewel.

This week we're unwinding with Deborah Parker Wong, the inspiring woman at the helm of the Slow Wine Guide. Formally born in Italy, the Slow Wine movement recognizes wineries that respect and reflect their local terroir and practice sustainable methods that benefit the environment. The Slow Wine Guide evaluates over 400 different wineries in order to create a detailed review of the wines and the people behind the production. Wong was appointed National Editor, USA for the guide in 2020.

The minute you begin to chat with Riccardo and Maria, you instantly feel their warmth and passion for their small but mighty winery, with its origins strongly rooted over the centuries and in tradition. Their family has been producing wines in the Langhe for 6 generations. They sincerely believe that their cellar represents a creative laboratory where inspiration is strongly rooted in history.

Join us this week as we explore the San Leonardo winery & estate, deeply rooted in tradition, a commitment to excellence and centuries-old history, through the lens of its current owner Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga. Anselmo shares his thoughts on: - Growing up in a prestigious family - How to continue holding the bar high for future generations - His plans for the future, professionally and personally - The wine, of course Connect with Anselmo and the winery: www.sanleonardo.it/en

Today, Alessandra Lauria teaches pasta classes (online and live) to groups of all sizes, but her journey into food started at an early age, growing up in a very large, Sicilian family. Cooking with good ingredients and making everything from scratch was the norm. Alessandra was not allowed to cook when she was younger but learned by watching her mother make food in the kitchen from afar.  It was only after she landed her dream job, that she realized a career in food & entrepreneurship...

To Mariana Velásquez, the diverse mix of heritages, cultures, and regions that comprise Colombian food can be summed up in one simple concept: More is more. In Colombiana, the award-winning recipe developer and food stylist draws on the rich culinary traditions of her native land and puts her own modern twist on dishes beloved by generations of Colombians: - Mariana's journey from Bogota to Brooklyn - The genesis for her new book - Her favorite recipes in the book - What the future holds

Ted Lemon is a lifelong winemaker who began his career by receiving an Enology degree from the Université de Dijon in 1981. He is the co-founder (along with his wife Heidi) of Littorai Wines, a small, family owned and operated winery dedicated to producing wines of place. Today we discuss: Biodynamic farming Why you can't find Littorai in retail stores Being responsible with our ecosystem footprint Remaining small to maintain control over your process

Prepare for your mouth to absolutely water with this week's deliciously fascinating conversation. Bill Esparza is considered one of the country's leading experts on Mexican food.  In today's episode we discuss: - The taco that he's currently obsessed with - How culture (and his abuela's kitchen) fueled his passion for food - His travels in Latin America and how his experiences influenced his life and writing - The evolution of the LA Mexican food scene

Chef Meza, the culinary darling behind Dallas favorites Tulum and Jalisco Norte, draws from his Mexican heritage and experience at some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and restaurants, including Mexico City’s number one restaurant Pujol, NOMA in Copenhagen, ranked as a four-time World’s Best Restaurant by World’s 50 Best, and Martin Berasategui, a Michelin three-starred restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain.  

Located in the area of Castelnuovo Berardenga (in the province of Siena), you'll find Pācina, an incredible farm which boasts a long and rich history of sustainable agriculture that also respects tradition. It was in the 1970s when Maria Borsa's grandparents, Enzo Tiezzi and Lucia Carli, decided to move their family farm and put into practice their ideas of sustainability. 

When Bud Moore asked Jack Sadden to leave his perfectly good paying job to join him in launching Valesco it came as no surprise to many. The two businessmen had talked about owning and operating their own business for years. And, that discussion lead to their first investment, one of the largest US independent fabricators of rebar where Jack had been CFO.  Jack sat down with host Roger Bissell to share some of his biggest leadership lessons in the hopes that they help you build something...

Web designer and social media marketer by day, self-proclaimed wine geek by night, Silvia Palasca is on a mission to put Romania on the global wine map.  The WSET 2 graduate and author is passionate about shining a light on some of the world's youngest cellars in two Old World countries, Romania and its neighbor, Moldova.

“Ethics” is absolutely the “verb” of Maledetti Toscani; nothing is created or thought without it. Alessandro Quadri currently serves as president, but the brand's story officially began with his grandfather in 1848 in the charming village of Montepulciano; the place where the historic shop still resides today. Alessandro wants to make it clear to the world of entrepreneurship that it is possible to have a profitable business that also maintains quality, integrity and ethics.

With studies in architecture and a career in design, starting an olive oil company would seem like something that is only possible in the movies. But sometimes life, thankfully, imitates what we see on the screen and so Skyler Mapes' delicious adventure (and EXAU, the company co-founded with her husband Giuseppe) begins...

Love often happens when we least expect it. This week, we introduce you to Eva and Harper, an Italian and American couple passionate about sharing food and culture with each other and the world. Together, they run the wildly popular YouTube channel "Pasta Grammar," where they explore their cultural and culinary differences through comedy and delicious cooking.

In 2005, Michele Faro was kidnapped...but not in the way that you may think. Growing up in a family dedicated to agriculture, Michele graduated with a degree in agronomy and began working in his family’s successful landscaping business. In 2005, his passion for wine became so great that he decided to get back to his family roots and started wine production as his grandfather had done many years before. A choice of passion. A love for tradition...and Pietradolce was born.

Growing up in Burgundy meant the table was the focal point and everyone dined at the Wasserman home. Culinary luminaries like Richard Olney and The Troisgros Brothers (Jean and Pierre) were habitués so it was at the kitchen table where Burgundy Specialist Importer Peter Wasserman learned how to properly taste and pair. By the time he was five years old, he was bilingual and often sent to winery tastings to translate for guests.

Our latest episode is all about style, taking chances and the power of betting on yourself. Crawford Brock is the epitome of excellence, perseverance and teamwork. The world may currently be in the midst of a pandemic, but you wouldn't know by observing the flurry of activity at Dallas' infamous retail destination, Stanley Korshak. But achieving when others least expect it isn't a new concept for Crawford (who became the official owner of Stanley Korshak in 2002); he’s built his career on it.

In February 2021, Texas experienced a historic snowstorm that continues to have a lasting impact on individuals and businesses statewide. Jordan Jent and his business Texas Fungus were not spared. Now that the storm has passed, Jordan chats with host Roger Bissell on building a mushroom farm in Texas, overcoming challenges and the health benefits of this powerful superfood. He also reveals some pretty big news too!

Host Roger Bissell sits down virtually with one half of the fabulous McBride Sisters duo, Robin McBride, to share the story of how their wine company began, their journey as new vitners and what the future holds for their brand. Over time, McBride Sisters has grown into what is not only the largest Black-owned wine company in the United States, but one of the most inclusive, accessible, socially aware and sustainable. 

In today's show we discuss: The role family plays in winemaking How Luca Pasquero Elia and his family have pivoted in the pandemic What the future holds for Paitin Wine

We're excited to have Chicago-based artist Jenny Vyas join us this week on Unwined Live. Jenny Vyas​ is a self-taught Contemporary South Asian Fine Artist and Muralist, highly influenced by beauty in complex human emotions and attempts to reveal them through multiple nuances in expressions through her paintings and murals. In today's show we discuss: How Jenny got her started The impact art and creativity has on life and the healing process