What’s REALLY in your wine? As your two California wine industry insiders, we’re spilling the tea (or wine, in this case). We kick off the conversation by digging into a recent controversy in the wine industry: winemaker Adam Lee’s provocative ad comparing sugar levels in his Dial Tone Pinot Noir to the popular Meiomi Pinot […]

Traveling to Napa or Sonoma wine country, or know someone who is? This is an episode you’ll want to hear!  We’re using our insider knowledge as locals (and the fact that we grew up here) to give you our top tips and recommendations for visiting Napa and Sonoma that you won’t want to miss.  Here […]

We’re back and sharing our passion for food, drink and travel—with an emphasis on the travel component today! Here we chat about some of our own personal travel experiences, but moreover talk about the significance of traveling on our lives as a while, including its cultural impacts, personal growth, and the joy of discovering new […]

It’s time to raise a toast… to episode 3, that is! In this episode we dive into the cultural significance and historical impact of various beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. We also delve into the importance of drinks in social gatherings, traditions, and rituals across different cultures.  We also touch on modern trends in beverages, […]

Welcome to the first episode of the Taste Toast Travel Podcast!  We felt like this was the perfect opportunity to introduce ourselves, share our background, dig into the who, what, and why behind the podcast, and why you should tune in, of course. We reflect on our love of all things food, drink and travel […]

Hey, friends! Welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We’re you’re hosts, John and Tara. John is a certified Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine, and has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for over 10 years. Tara has worked in the wine industry for eight years both in hospitality and digital marketing.  […]