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Hey, friends! Welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We're your hosts and resident foodies, epicureans, and lovers of all things travel and exploration, 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. When we first met, we bonded over our love of eating, drinking, and traveling the world. Th ...
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Send us a text We’re digging into one of John’s most FAQ’s: what it was like to become a Certified Sommelier! John, with over 10 years of experience in the wine and hospitality industry, shares his unexpected beginnings with a criminology degree and his transformation into a wine expert, of sorts. We’ll chat about the details of the Sommelier certi…
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010. Unpacking Our Trip to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & Italy (with an 8 month old)
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Send us a text Buckle up! We’re recounting our two-week trip that began in Tara’s home states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where she born and raised for the first ten years of her life. We continue on to Florence and Rome, Italy for six days. We’re sharing the highs, lows, do’s and dont’s of this trip's planning and execution, along with persona…
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009. Wine Tasting Horror Stories (from Winery Insiders!)
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Send us a text As seasoned veterans of the wine and hospitality industry, we have MANY stories of wine tastings gone wrong. In this episode, we’re spilling the tea (or wine, we should say). We’re sharing some of our most unforgettable and amusing horror stories from our years working in wine tasting rooms in Napa and Sonoma. From intoxicated elemen…
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008. Airplane Etiquette (and Not Being THAT Passenger)
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Send us a text Let’s talk airplane etiquette! We’re airing out common pet peeves and filing our grievances with air travel. From how to handle security lines to packing and overhead bin protocol, to the do’s and don'ts of seat reclining, arm rest usage, and being kind to parents traveling with kids—this episode covers all aspects of flying from sec…
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Send us a text 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 Noir. Thi…
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006. Traveling to Napa & Sonoma: What to Do and What to Avoid (From Locals!)
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Send us a text 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 getting into things like the import…
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Send us a text Join us as we debunk nine common wine myths and misconceptions! With 17+ years in the wine and hospitality industry, we’re bringing you our insider knowledge and and stories into this episode. We’ll dig into topics like whether older wine is always better, if expensive wines guarantee higher quality, the truth about sulfites and wine…
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Send us a text 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 (which you probably love, to…
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002. Taste (Food!): The Cultural Connector and Mouthwatering Motivator
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Send us a text 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 into t…
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Send us a text 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 i…
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004. Travel: Seeking Adventure and Growing Through Exploration
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Send us a text 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 fo…
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Send us a text Hey, friends! Welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We're your hosts and resident foodies, epicureans, and lovers of all things travel and exploration, 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 win…
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