Today we’re welcoming special guest Kathy McCabe, the creator of Dream of Italy and her newest show on PBS, Dream of Europe! In this inspiring episode, Kathy shares her incredible experiences and insights from over two decades in the travel journalism and TV industry. Here we dive into the inception of Dream of Italy, the […]

We have a really special episode of Taste Toast Travel for you today! For those who don’t know, Tara is also a Certified Grief and Transformational Life Coach and got into this work after losing her parents to cancer several years ago within six months of each other. She also hosts another podcast called Life […]

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 […]

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 episode 2, y’all! As with the theme of “Taste Toast Travel”, today we’re tackling “taste” and sharing a little of our background in the wine and hospitality industry, but mostly exploring our shared passion for food, drink, and travel (which is a conversation you’ll love if you’re foodies like us!). The episode digs […]

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.  […]