Another Bottle Down- Wine Podcast
1) Yannick Benjamin and the Essence of Inclusion and Hospitality
On today's show, Jessica interviews Yannick Benjamin, a wine industry veteran who is outspoken about the injustices and inequities of the wine and restaurant industries. Yannick's thoughtful approach...Show More
2) Special Event Alert: Grapes for Good with Mandi Nelson
On today's show, Jessica and Mark host a special episode with Mandi Nelson, president and founder of ATX Somms, on the upcoming event, Grapes for Good, benefitting the Kerrville Floods relief effort. ...Show More
3) Barolo through the Ages with Roberto Bruno of Fontanafredda
On today's show, Jessica interviews Roberto Bruno, CEO and Commercial Director of Fontanafredda in the commune Serralunga d'Alba in Barolo. Roberto has worked at this historic estate for 34 years and...Show More
4) Mathieu Billecart, Jukes Non-Alc, and Prestige Cuvee Champagne
Mathieu Billecart, 7th generation owner and President of Champagne Billecart Salmon, comes on the show to talk about partnering in a new non-Alc project called Jukes. Mathieu has been frustrated by a...Show More
5) Marcus Notaro Carries the Torch at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
On today's show, Jessica interviews Marcus Notaro, head of wine production at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. In 1976, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars shocked the world by winning the famed Judgement of Paris whi...Show More
6) Matt Crafton, Legacy and Creativity at Ch Montelena
On today's episode, Mark chats with Matt Crafton, head winemaker at the historic Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley. Matt is the fifth winemaker at Montelena and has been at the helm since 2014 oversee...Show More
7) History and Tradition with Capanna of Montalcino
On our second episode of a two part series on Montalcino, Mark interviews Daniele Marcone the Sales Director of Capanna Winery. Capanna is located north of the town of Montalcino in the unofficial su...Show More
8) Riccardo Fratton from San Polo in Montalcino
On today's show, we have Riccardo Fratton, head winemaker of San Polo in Montalcino, Italy. Riccardo was raised in the Veneto region but didn't really blossom as a winemaker until working in Californ...Show More
9) Mark and Jessica Talk Tariffs
On today's show, Mark and Jessica break down the current tariffs and other economic factors that are affecting the wine industry. This episode was recorded on April 30th, 2025, perhaps the situation ...Show More
10) Gus Zhu MW goes Behind the Glass
On today's show, Jessica interviews Gus Zhu, a Master of Wine and author of the recently published book Behind the Glass: The Chemical and Sensorial Terroir of Wine Tasting. Gus does an amazing job o...Show More