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All things wine; Collectibles, Smart Buys, Highly Recommended, and Best Everyday Values. Weekly interviews with producers/ industry insiders from all over the globe. Every Thursday you'll be given the scoop "Five for Thursday" on those wines you'll want in your glass this weekend. A little education, a little information and a ton of cool wines. Each Thursday you will enjoy another new episode brought to you by our sponsor, Coravin, creators of the ultimate in wine preservation.
Episodes
67 episodes
Tequila Comisario
This week I speak with Luis Cota from Tequila Comisario. We will learn where tequila comes from, what the different levels of this premium spirit are, and what hyper-oxigynation is and how it's making this brand all the rage in th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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23:27
Cristiana Tiberio
This week it's the long awaited interview with one of the most popular winemakers on the planet, Cristiana Tiberio. Her success story is due to her painstaking attention to detail and a wholistic approach to being an organic winemaker. S...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:22
Emanuele Reolon of Isole e Olena
This week I speak with winemaker Emanuele Reolon of Isole e Olena about Chianti Classico, Paolo De Marchi and the vineyards of Isole and Olena. After that, on Five for Thursday, you'll get an inside loo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:18
Francesca Nonino, Guillaume d'Angerville and Five For Thursday
This week I speak with Francesca Nonino about the Nonino Grappa Empire her family began building 127 years ago in Friuli, Italy. Also, we will hear from Guillaume d’Angerville about his wine venture in Jura, Franc...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:57
Season 2 Episode 1
We're back! It's 2024 and you can look forward to another season of interviews with wine producers from all over the globe, plus our weekly feature Five For Thursday, outlining the wines you need to know about and how to get them. This w...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:45
The Year End Wrap Up
Welcome to December 14th. This will be the last podcast of the year, as Halpern will be concluding business for the year as of next Friday, December 22nd. Our Holiday order deadline is officially Tuesday December 20th at 9am. This will g...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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45:52
Five For Thursday, December 7th
This week on Five For Thursday Paul Koster and I talk Italy and France, and some of the best wines to offer your Holiday Guests this Season. This week we cover wines from La Cappuccina, Chateau Lasse...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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34:50
Halpern Pop Up at The Lobby Bar and More
Set your sites on 1120 Yonge St this Friday and Saturday for a heck of a Holiday tasting. Join Halpern staff for a "by -the-ounce" or "by-the -glass" tasting of some of the best wines of the Season at The Lobby. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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29:41
Five For American Thanksgiving!
This week Paul Koster and I discuss wines from; Benanti, Jermann, Maison Louis Jadot's Chateau Des Jaques, Rizzi and Snowden. Also, Sheila Flaherty is here to remind you about Halpern's handy gifting program t...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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30:22
Antonio Benanti
This week I speak with Antonio Benanti, of Benanti in the Mount Etna region of Sicily, Italy. The region's volcanic soils are know for their ability to produce elegant wines, with racy acidity and finesse beyond all ...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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32:00
Sheila Flaherty and I talk about our Holiday Gifting Program and Five For Thursday
After a few weeks off Sheila Flaherty joins me for Five For Thursday and we also give you the low-down on Halpern's convenient Holiday Gifting Program. Whether you are sending wine or wine accoutrement to friends or ...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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29:52
Caroline Talec, Export Manager for Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné
Today I sit down with Export Manager, Caroline Talec from Domaines Paul Jaboulet Aîné, and discuss the inner workings of this prestigious Rhone Valley, historic winery. Paul Koster will join me for Five For Thursday....
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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41:40
Antinori's Export Manager Alessandro Leone Live in Studio!
This week I catch up with Alessandro Leone to talk about a 47 Vintage tasting of Antinori's Tignanello as well as Antinori's acquisition of California's Stags' Leap. Plus, on Five For Thursday I talk about win...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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49:52
Five For Thursday with Matt Woo
This week I am joined by Matt Woo for Five For Thursday and we are going to be talking about seltzer, Petit Verdot and a few other interesting things. Today's wine choices are from: Snowden, Grillesino, Pascal Jolivet, The Hedo...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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32:39
Another Fall Five For Thursday
Again this week I'm joined by Paul Koster on Five For Thursday as we extoll the virtues of wines from: Castello di Ama, Vvines, Head High, Quadrus and Jaboulet.
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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31:47
Jimmy Minutella of Renato Ratti
This week I am joined by Jimmy Minutella, Sales Director for Renato Ratti. Also joining me today is Paul Koster for Five For Thursday. This week it's Thanksgiving and you'll need wine from: Antinori, G...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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57:01
David Redondi of Garofoli
This week I speak with Export Manager, David Redondi of Garofoli Wines out of Le Marche, Italy. Also, this week on Five For Thursday I highlight wines from; Antinori, Baron de Rothschild, Cellier des Dames, Foolha...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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42:50
Five For Thursday with Jordan Alessi
This week I am joined, again, by Jordan Alessi for Five For Thursday. Also, as an added extra we feature one of Rolf Binder's wines. This week Jordan and I discuss Antinori, 689 Cellars, Castello della Paneretta
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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30:48
Here Comes Mr Jordan Alessi!
This week I speak with my tractor drivin', barrel charring co-worker Jordan Alessi about the life that is Jordan. Also, this week on Five For Thursday we highlight the wines of Tyler, Tormaresca, Rizzi, and Rrose.
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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37:47
Meet Joel Rosenthal - and Five For Thursday
This week, I am joined by my co-worker, former bar -owner, wine-collector and Brand Manager, Joel Rosenthal. Also, this week I am again joined by Sheila Flaherty for Five For Thursday. This week we highlight the wines of
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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58:22
Coravin Giveaway #3 and Halpern's Wines of the Week
This week one lucky winner will walk away with their own Coravin Model Six +. Also, the Wines of the Week, Submission's 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon and Maison Louis Jadot's Macon Village Chardonnay - both great value wines to t...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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5:54
Last Chance to win a Coravin this month!
Today is the last day for you to listen for "the word of the day" and enter to win a Coravin model Six + . Also, I am joined by Paul Koster for Five For Thursday as we discuss the wines of Bill Price III...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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35:06
Michael Tremblay and SOTO Sake
This week we get a lesson in Sake from Michael Tremblay, Sake Samurai, and Sommelier at Ki Modern Japanese, and the James Beard award winning co-author (along with Nancy Matsumoto) of Exploring the World of Ja...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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52:19
Five For Thursday with Paul Koster and another chance to win a Coravin!
This week is yet another abbreviated "summer edition" episode, and another opportunity for you to win a CORAVIN Model Six + of your very own - but you've got to listen to win! This week Paul Koster and I discuss the wines o...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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42:21