13 MAR 2016 · Father and son, Etienne and Jean-Frédéric Hugel represent the 12th and 13th generations of the Hugel winemaking family in Alsace. Famille Hugel is leading a Riesling revolution to spread the word about how beautifully their Riesling, and other Alsatian wines, complement modern tastes and cuisine. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the Hugel family, why the "wines of Alsace are a cultural bridge between France and Germany", and Riesling's incredible aging capability - they recently opened a bottle from 1865 that was "still absolutely stunning."

1 MAR 2016 · Ah, Champagne. Is any other wine so universally loved yet still a bit of a mystery? Alice Loubaton imports Champagne and other French wines via her company Loubaton Imports. Listen to Alice share her vast knowledge of all things Champagne; including the labor intensive production process which requires a second fermentation in the bottle, the best glassware for serving bubbly, and how to pair it with food. Alice is the New York importer for Champagne Marion-Bosser - for five generations the women in the family, mothers and daughters, have run this Champagne house in the famous village of Hautvillers. Hautvillers is where Dom Perignon created Champagne as we know it today. Alice told me that upon his discovery Dom Perignon beautifully exclaimed,"Come quickly! I am drinking the stars."

15 FEB 2016 · Barolo is widely regarded as the king of Italian wines but don't be intimidated. Chiara Abbona of Piedmont's acclaimed Marziano Abbona winery describes what makes Barolo so special, her family's legacy, and how she was destined to enter the wine business. Visit www.blackdresstraveler.com for more details.

15 FEB 2016 · A direct descendant of the trailblazers who created Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscan winemaker Lorenzo Magnelli of Le Chiuse explores his family's legacy, describes the beauty of Brunello, and his winemaking philosophy.

5 FEB 2016 · Altura Maxima in Argentina, a Bodega Colomé vineyard, is the world's highest elevation vineyard at 10,207 ft. above sea level. Winemaker Thibaut Delmotte describes this very special wine, how love led him from France to Argentina, and the legacy of Bodega Colomé as Argentina's oldest working winery. Learn more at www.blackdresstraveler.com.

24 JAN 2016 · Award-winning breadmaker Eric Kayser, the man behind Maison Kayser, has won fans around the globe with his artisan breads. In this interview, Eric shares his six tips for selecting the perfect baguette, how to listen to your bread, and how high quality bread fits into a healthy diet. Visit www.blackdresstraveler.com for more food, wine, & travel stories.