Alyssa interviews Duane Hoff, winemaker at Fantesca Estate and Winery, and director of Adopt-A-Grape. Listen to hear how you can adopt a grape for the upcoming wine season!

Jack Cakebread

Aug 6th, 2008 22m 44s

Alyssa interviews wine icon Jack Cakebread. Tune in to find out about the origins of this legendary wine...and legendary winemaker.

Anthony Rapp

Apr 8th, 2008 9m 36s

Alyssa interviews her brother Anthony Rapp, actor and star of Rent, about the role of wine in the entertainment industry. Listen to hear about some of Anthony's favorite wines, and some of his experiences with wine during his Hollywood career.

Chris Columbus

Mar 11th, 2008 12m 34s

Alyssa interviews movie mogul Chris Columbus about his favorite wines, and his experience in with the role of wine in the entertainment industry.

Geena Davis

Dec 16th, 2007 13m 53s

Listen to Bottlenotes' CEO Alyssa Rapp interview celebrity Geena Davis. Find out what's the latest hot wine to drink in Hollywood as well as some interesting charity work Geena has been doing.

San Francisco Restaurants with JP Webb

Sep 27th, 2007 16m 7s

If you're looking for fine dining, there is no better locale than San Francisco. Listen as Alyssa Rapp and JP Webb make recommendations for different types of restaurants, and try it out for yourself!

A Tour of New Zealand with Simon Buck

Sep 18th, 2007 11m 54s

Bottlenotes Co-Founder Kim Donaldson talks with Simon Buck of RO Imports about a new and exciting wine region: New Zealand.

Glassware with Robert Hall

Sep 11th, 2007 24m 15s

Alyssa Rapp converses with Robert Hall of Bottega del Vino Crystal about the intricacies of the glassware we drink wine from. Learn the difference between a chardonnay glass and a merlot glass, and discover why it's important not to drink port

Clarisse Fourmeaux

Sep 4th, 2007 12m 31s

Alyssa Rapp and Clarisse Fourmeaux discuss Clarisse's role in the wine industry, as well as her winery, Chateau Potelle. Discover the intriguing history behind the Gravity Hills wines and the rich history of the vineyards that produce it!

Cheese Pairings 101 with The Cheese Impresario

Aug 28th, 2007 13m 17s

Learn how to pair cheeses with your favorite wines as BottleTalk interviews Barrie Lynn, founder The Cheese Impresario. Find out how to develop your cheese palate, as well as get tips on cheeses that go great with a few Bottlenotes wines!

Bottlenotes Meets WineLibraryTV - Gary Vaynerchuk

Aug 8th, 2007 22m 18s

Alyssa Rapp and Gary Vaynerchuk, host of WineLibraryTV, discuss the role the internet has played in the wine industry.

Pete Mondavi Jr.

Jul 31st, 2007 18m 49s

Bottlenotes CEO and Founder Alyssa Rapp interviews Napa Valley legend Pete Mondavi Jr. of the world renowned Charles Krug Winery. Listen as they discuss winemaking styles, the history of Napa Valley and the winery itself, and the struggles and

Choosing Restaurant Wines

Jul 24th, 2007 25m 36s

Ever been a little wary of the wine list at a restaurant? Let Bottlenotes; CEO Alyssa Rapp and sommelier Courtney Cochran walk you though a few easy step to selecting wines at a restaurant.