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Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners,...
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Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more. Melanie and David are the insatiably curious culinary couple who are always in search of a great story to share with their listeners. They bring a fresh approach to spotlighting industry movers and shakers and exploring the pleasures of the palate. Connect and visit www.theconnectedtable.com Instagram@theconnectedtable Like on Facebook@connectedtable
The Connected Table is among Feedspot’s top 20 food and beverage podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/food_and_beverage_podcasts/
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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The Connected Table is among Feedspot’s top 20 food and beverage podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/food_and_beverage_podcasts/
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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18 JUN 2025 · Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara is a family-run winery with a luxury inn and restaurant called La Locanda di Logi located near San Gimignano, a town known for its 14 medieval towers. Patriarch Mario Logi acquired the former 11th century monastery and surrounding land in 1983 to plant vines. Here you can taste Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany’s only DOCG white wine, as well as Tuscan IGT reds from Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Filippo Logi is the third generation to work at the winery.
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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11 JUN 2025 · In Lombardia, Italy, Villa Franciacorta produces estate grown vintage Franciacorta DOCG sparkling wines and is home to Villa Gradoni Charme & Nature, a renovated 16th century farmhouse and agriturismo. Villa Franciacorta’s evolution is thanks to Alessandro Bianchi, who in 1960 acquired land in the area and made a commitment to restore and renew the region with a focus on the production of sparkling wines. Alessandro’s daughter, Roberta Bianchi with her husband and sons continue his stewardship.
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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5 JUN 2025 · Growing up on the island of St. Lucia, Nina Compton loved to cook with her grandmother. Her path to becoming a celebrated chef and owner of Compère Lapin in New Orleans took her to Jamaica, New York and Miami. Becoming a finalist on BRAVO’s Top Chef New Orleans brought national exposure, many fans and drew her to New Orleans. She opened Compère Lapin in 2015. Compton shares her story in her autobiographic cookbook, "Kwéyòl / Creole: Recipes, Stories and Tings from a St. Lucian’s Chef Journey."
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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28 MAY 2025 · Sicily has been making wine for centuries, historically for local consumption or for selling to other wine regions in bulk to enhance their wines. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, “modern” Sicilian wine production evolved, creating terroir-driven wines with elegance and finesse that the world has embraced. The Connected Table Hosts Melanie Young and David Ransom discuss the wines of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, Vittoria DOC and Noto DOC, regions visited during Sicilia en Primeur 2025.
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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22 MAY 2025 · Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of the oldest and most diverse wine estates in Burgundy with 130 hectares of vineyards in prestige appellations of both the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuit, mostly Premiers and Grands Crus. Its 15th century château in Beaune houses the largest private collection of old burgundies, including a Meursault Charmes 1846. Technical Director Frédéric Weber discusses its history and six Premiers and Grands Crus selections. IG @bouchardpereetfils #TCTSips
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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14 MAY 2025 · The Kautz family settled in California in 1926 from Germany to farm, eventually expanding into grape growing in the Lodi and Sierra Foothills appellations. Their Ironstone Vineyards located in Calaveras County is considered “the Queen of the Sierras” for its volcanic soils, optimum growing conditions and many grape varieties cultivated from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay to Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel. The family is recognized for its many innovations in the region. www.ironstonevineyards.com
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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7 MAY 2025 · Acclaimed photographer, Silvia Imparato, enjoyed drinking fine wines with friends in Rome. But she returned to her family’s country home near Salerno to make wines herself, enlisting the help of acclaimed wine consultant, Ricardo Cotarella. In 1991 Silvia introduced her first vintage of Montevetrano to rave reviews. Accolades continued with each new vintage. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Aglianico, Montevetrano has been named one of Campania’s- and the world’s -finest wines.
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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1 MAY 2025 · How does a culinary legend celebrate turning 90 years young? Jacques Pépin, daughter, Claudine Pépin and son-in-law, Dr. Rollie Wesen, executive director of the Jacques Pépin Foundation, discuss family, cooking together, the Foundation's mission and 90/90 birthday celebration featuring 90 fundraising dinners around the USA hosted by chefs. Funds raised support community-based kitchens offering culinary training to underserved adults with high barriers to employment. Info: https://jp.foundation
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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24 APR 2025 · Founded in 1925, Pasqua Vigneto E Cantine celebrates a century of winemaking expertise. The family-run Veronese wine company is led by its second and third generation, Umberto Pasqua, and his sons, Riccardo Pasqua, CEO, and Alessandro Pasqua, President of Pasqua USA. Its new “Pasqua House of the Unconventional” manifesto underscores the company’s commitment to quality and innovation as well as its support for the creative arts Alessandro Pasqua discusses the family history and signature wines.
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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16 APR 2025 · Maestà della Formica (Majesty of the Ant) is named for a mountain pass in the Apuan Alpes near the winery which is an hour and a half from Lucca in the northwest corner of Tuscany. Founded in 2013 by Andrea Elmi and Marco Raffaelli, Maestà della Formica has 3.2 ha. of biodynamically farmed vineyards. Small parcels of grapes- international and indigenous- are mixed together to create unique field blends, a distinguishing feature of this region's wines where 70% of vintners farm biodynamically.
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (http://www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (http://www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (http://www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners,...
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Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more. Melanie and David are the insatiably curious culinary couple who are always in search of a great story to share with their listeners. They bring a fresh approach to spotlighting industry movers and shakers and exploring the pleasures of the palate. Connect and visit www.theconnectedtable.com Instagram@theconnectedtable Like on Facebook@connectedtable
The Connected Table is among Feedspot’s top 20 food and beverage podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/food_and_beverage_podcasts/
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
show less
The Connected Table is among Feedspot’s top 20 food and beverage podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/food_and_beverage_podcasts/
The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).
The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.
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