What’s The Finish
What’s The Finish
The flavors and finishes of wine and food, along with the magnificent moments they bring.
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The flavors and finishes of wine and food, along with the magnificent moments they bring.
Follow us where fine podcasts are served…
A Sparkling Shift: FinTech to French Champagne S2E3
In this episode of Might in Motion with Marianna Kinnee, I share my journey of moving from the world of fintech into building Avid Vines—a company dedicated to importing organic, sustainably crafted French champagnes. With my background in financial technology and...
Champagne with Purpose S2E2
In this episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast with Forrest Kelly, I share my passion for organic champagne and the journey that led me to found Avid Vines. From my early days in Buffalo, New York, to discovering the artistry of French grower-producers, I talk...
Rafflin-Lepitre’s Organic Brilliance – What’s the Finish S2E1
Our conversation in English sprinkles a little French as we learn about the all-female team that owns and produces another certified organic, sustainable Premier Cru Brut Champagne from Chigny-les-Roses, FR!
What it takes to Bliss Out at Restaurants-What’s the Finish S1E13
Today's episode puts us in the shoes and tongs of Chef Yong Kim, Executive Chef at the Jersey Shore Sushi, a kosher restaurant. Chef Kim and David discuss how rule-breaking is essential for growth, the new world of sushi and wine pairings, and Chef's desire to teach...
Get Beyond Mass Produced Wines – What’s the Finish S1E12
Today's episode brings us Mike LaPlante, musician and wine enthusiast from Windsor, Canada. Wine impressions are best made during travel or life cycle moments like getting married. It's about knowing a place from where the wine comes. Then branch out to discover new...
Found: Wine Lovers Travel Guide – What’s the Finish S1E11
"It's just fermented grape juice!" Wine making is not brain surgery. That's just one of the nuggest in a great episode with an educator and an upstart winemaker, Jesse Schwartz, from the Columbia River Gorge. This area is gaining attention for its wines as it sits on...
Love & Wine – What’s the Finish S1E10
Here's another episode totally in French! Clarisse and I discuss how the French grow in appreciation for their wines. The wines of her region get special mention and the food with which its paired. Join us for the sub-titles in English for a lively, revealing...
Assessing Patrons & Service at Restaurants-What’s the Finish S1E9
This episode brings us into the restaurant through the eyes of a sommelier constantly continuing her education and her palette. We talk about the dynamic where waitstaff and somms assessing how much to engage with patrons as well as explore from the patron's...
Open Minds, Open Wine – What’s the Finish S1E8
I hope you like a French accent. Antoine is our French guest on the podcast and a memorable one. Listen to us discuss the most important characteristic for enjoying and appreciating wine: an open-mind. Antoine and David talk about the need to test and remove rules and...
Wine’s Impact & Sensations – What’s the Finish S1E7
Hear a fascinating explanation of how to describe a wine's impact and the sensations we feel when enjoying it. This episode is a wonderful mix of French and English that's easy to follow. It's so interesting to hear how French people develop their passion for wine...