The Porróncast

A Wine, Spirits and Non-Alc. Drinks Podcast w/ Ryan Looper

A Wine, Spirits, and Non-Alcoholic beverage podcast spotlighting the stories of people that share the Porrón.  A De Maison production. 

  1. 02/07/2024

    Tina Vaughn of Eulalie, a 3-star NY Times Restaurant and Jewel Box of Hospitality

    Send us a text Tina Vaughn and her Chef/Partner/Husband Chip Smith received a 3-star NY times review in January of 2024 for their restaurant Eulalie, a jewel-box of hospitality in Tribeca. In this episode, Tina recounts her journey from Rockette to restaurants, the mission of hospitality and how to pair wine fearlessly from a place of learning and gastronomy. If a restaurant with only a phone number for reservations (no reservation system like Resy or Open table) that leads to a notoriously long voice-message and presents hand-written menus with food from a chef that cooked with Jean-Louis Palladin in a dining room where wine is poured fearlessly AND you can actually talk without shouting is what you crave (and why wouldn't you?), then Eulalie is a place for you.  This is the second 3 star NY times review for this talented couple. Their first was for The Simone, which opened in 2013 and closed in 2022 after the pandemic.  We shared two wines, and they were fan-tastic: Manuel Aragón Fino Granero sherry El Maestro Sierra Amontillado Anticuario SherryFind them anywhere that shares the porrón. "I dwelt alone. In a world of moan, And my soul was a stagnant tide. Till the fair and gentle Eulalie became my blushing bride." Edgar Allen Poe. The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections --------- For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name ---- If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ---- Original Music by @juliantamers

    43 min
  2. 01/24/2024

    The Future of Rioja: Telmo Rodríguez on History, Family Heritage and a Terroir-Driven Revival

    Send us a text In this podcast, Telmo Rodriguez transports us through time, sharing how the vibrant spirit of the land beckoned his family to the winegrowing tradition against any logic in the 1960's at the iconic family estate called Remelluri.  The tale unfolds, revealing ancient roots, a learning journey uncovering the nearly lost terroirs of Spain and contemporary resurgence as we peer into Telmo's captivating history and the familial bonds entwined with the land that inspired him.  It's a story of homecoming and heritage, of navigating the complex choreography of family-run winery dynamics, all while ushering in an era of newfound recognition revealing the treasure that is Remelluri, a rare organic and mountainous Rioja estate. We explore the wine industry's new interest in village-specific Rioja. It's here we uncover the burgeoning appreciation for wines truly reflective of their terroir in Rioja forging ahead against the powerful market of generic Rioja, much like the celebrated artisans of Grower Champagne fighting the battle against the big houses. Do you know where your Rioja is from?  A very important question that will decide the future in Rioja and is being answered through the work of Telmo, the growers, the next generation that is inspired to create a new narrative, and those that share the Porrón. The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections --------- For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name ---- If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ---- Original Music by @juliantamers

    35 min
  3. 01/10/2024

    Is this the Most In-Depth Galician Wine Podcast Ever? It depends. Featuring Noah Chichester

    Send us a text Fresh off a four year stint in living in Galicia and Rioja, Noah Chichester gives an insider's picture of the history and importance of the terroirs and wines of Galicia. In this episode, we wade into the depths of Galicia's viticultural renaissance, where historical vineyards are being tenderly nursed back to life by the hands of dedicated revivalists like Telmo Rodríguez, Luis Anxo, Emilio Rojo, and more.  Noah guides us through a land where the supernatural weaves seamlessly with the everyday, and deep traditions coexist in a harmonious cultural tapestry. It's an exploration of an area where the very energy of the land is as integral to the flavor of the wine as the grapes themselves, and each glass serves as a portal to the mystical charm of Galicia. Noah wrote the first english language website and verified reference point on the wines of Galicia: winesofgalicia.com. Check it out if you want to learn more about the magic of Galicia. Find him on instagram @showmetheporron and @nchichester and in NY connecting the growers of De Maison to incredible restaurants and retailers. The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Follow us on IG: @demaisoneast @demaisonselections --------- For deeper information on any producer featured on this episode click here and search producer name ---- If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the USA exclusively by the spectacular importer and team at De Maison Selections ---- Original Music by @juliantamers

    44 min

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A Wine, Spirits, and Non-Alcoholic beverage podcast spotlighting the stories of people that share the Porrón.  A De Maison production.