The Porróncast

De Maison Selections & Ryan Looper
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The Porróncast is a beverage industry podcast from De Maison Selections, spotlighting the people, markets, and makers behind the wine, spirits, sake, and fortifieds of Spain, France, and Japan. If you find the Porrón, it’s De Maison.

  1. Aug 27

    Live from Pass the Porrón: Pioneers of Galicia with Noah Chichester

    In this live seminar, Noah Chichester lays out the context, history and incredible potential of Galician wine while exploring four pioneering wineries:  Do Ferreiro in Rías BaixasLadeiras do Xil in ValdeorrasAbadía da Cova in Ribeira Sacra Emilio Rojo in Ribeiro.Providing a spotlight on these iconic producers, Noah walks through how these wineries contributed to the vinous landscape of Galicia and explores how Galicia is producing some of the most important wines of terroir in Spain today. For the most important resource on Galician Wine on the web visit: winesofgalicia.com & follow Noah on instagram @nchichester Send us Fan Mail demaisonselections.com Follow us on IG: @demaisonselections  @demaisoneast If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the US exclusively by De Maison Selections  The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Original Music by @juliantamers

  2. 12/08/2025

    Naguelann: French Whisky with a Celtic Soul with Mike Aloi

    Michael Aloi (insta: @porronthebar), Spirits Portfolio Manager at De Maison joins us to explore Naguelann, a distinctive Breton distillery of Celtic-style whisky. We dive into Brittany’s culture, the state of French Whisky through the lens of Whisky Breton and explain “cask-started” aging while tasting the Naguelann lineup -- each whisky that turns the artistic and explorative intent of the talented distiller, Lénaîck Lemaitre, into deeply balanced flavor. As promised and for your listening pleasure, here is a link to the album Lénaîck Lemaitre composed, and his distillerie website.  Remember, if you #findtheporrón, it’s De Maison. Send us Fan Mail demaisonselections.com Follow us on IG: @demaisonselections  @demaisoneast If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the US exclusively by De Maison Selections  The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Original Music by @juliantamers

  3. 11/10/2025

    Agroforestry, En Primeur, and The Soul of Moulis-en-Médoc

    In 2019, Théo Cordonnier joined his family at Château Anthonic, a pioneer in organic and agroforestry farming, as well as their new project in the gravel terroir of Grands Poujeaux, Lestage-Darquier. Théo shares the principles of regenerative farming and agroforestry practiced at his family estate that are humbly transforming the landscape of the Left Bank. We also decode En Primeur and La Place de Bordeaux through an example that includes tickets to Taylor Swift… Send us Fan Mail demaisonselections.com Follow us on IG: @demaisonselections  @demaisoneast If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the US exclusively by De Maison Selections  The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Original Music by @juliantamers

  4. 04/15/2025

    The Secret Soul of Mallorca: Wines of the Mediterranean Breeze from Mesquida Mora

    Bàrbara Mesquida Mora is a biodynamic wine producer on the island of Mallorca. Bàrbara Mesquida Mora shares the rich winemaking tradition of Mallorca and how her winery, Mesquida Mora, champions indigenous grape varieties on this stunning Mediterranean island. We explore beyond the beaches and tourist spots to discover the authentic culture and terroir that make Mallorcan wines unique. Send us Fan Mail demaisonselections.com Follow us on IG: @demaisonselections  @demaisoneast If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the US exclusively by De Maison Selections  The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Original Music by @juliantamers

  5. 11/01/2024

    T.O.S Distillery: A Grain-to-Glass French Whisky Story

    Stéphane Bogaert is one of the founders of T.O.S Distillerie, a Craft French Whisky, Geniévre and Eau-de-Vie distiller near the Belgian border in the Hauts-de-France.  Stéphane reveals the hidden treasures within the canon of French spirits, particularly quality eau-de-vie de bière and the ancient classic spirit of the area, Geniévre.  He also charts the future of French Whisky and its growing allure in international markets, including the US.  Send us Fan Mail demaisonselections.com Follow us on IG: @demaisonselections  @demaisoneast If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the US exclusively by De Maison Selections  The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Original Music by @juliantamers

  6. 10/18/2024

    The Artistic Alchemy of Gin and Vermouth: A Flavorful Journey with Stefan from BCN

    BCN is a distillery and spirits project in Priorat, Spain that makes Craft Mediterranean Gin, and Artisan Vermouth.  CEO Stefan Lismond unveils his artistic approach to crafting gin and vermouth. Imagine gin-making as painting, where each bottle is a canvas, and balance, soul, and emotion are the strokes that bring it to life.   Send us Fan Mail demaisonselections.com Follow us on IG: @demaisonselections  @demaisoneast If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the US exclusively by De Maison Selections  The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Original Music by @juliantamers

  7. 02/07/2024

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

    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. Send us Fan Mail demaisonselections.com Follow us on IG: @demaisonselections  @demaisoneast If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the US exclusively by De Maison Selections  The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Original Music by @juliantamers

  8. 01/24/2024

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

    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. Send us Fan Mail demaisonselections.com Follow us on IG: @demaisonselections  @demaisoneast If you find a Porrón on the back label of a bottle, it is imported to the US exclusively by De Maison Selections  The Porróncast is hosted and produced by Ryan Looper - @iamlooper Original Music by @juliantamers

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The Porróncast is a beverage industry podcast from De Maison Selections, spotlighting the people, markets, and makers behind the wine, spirits, sake, and fortifieds of Spain, France, and Japan. If you find the Porrón, it’s De Maison.

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  • Creator
    De Maison Selections & Ryan Looper
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Porróncast
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