Check out the Cooking Chat Food & Wine podcast for an engaging conversation with Aly Wente, a member of the fifth generation of the family stewarding Wente Family Vineyards—America’s longest continuously family-owned and operated winery. With over 140 years of history rooted in California’s Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards has made major contributions to the story of American wine from its German immigrant beginnings to its current focus on sustainability and innovation.

Aly shares how her family pioneered California Chardonnay, including the origin of the famed Wente Clone, which now influences 75% of all Chardonnay grown in the state. She also reflects on her personal journey that brought her to be part of the next generation of the Wente family guiding the winery into the future.

Discover what makes Livermore Valley an excellent spot for making wine, and why the region's winemakers have decided to lift up Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc as the region's signature. During this episode, host David Crowley tastes two examples of Wente's wines that highlight the promise of these grapes.

If you're passionate about wine, inspired by family business legacies, or curious about under-the-radar wine regions, this episode blends tradition, innovation, and the future of American wine in one compelling story.

The recently rebranded Cooking Chat Food and Wine podcast features Martin Redmond, wine blogger and Treasurer of the Glancy Wine Education Foundation. Martin shares his journey from discovering wine and starting his ENOFYLZ blog, and discusses his passion for wine and food pairings. The conversation explores pairing tips for spring produce, including how cooking methods such as roasting or grilling asparagus impact wine matches. Martin also reflects on Lodi, California’s wine scene and the evolving character of Zinfandel, offering listeners inspiration for enjoying local food and wine together.

Learn about all things mushrooms in this episode of the Cook Local Eat Local podcast! Host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Elizabeth Almeida, Fat Moon Farm Owner and Farmer in the latest episode.

This episode covers:

• An easy way to clean mushrooms.
• Delicious ways to prepare and serve mushrooms.
• Elizabeth's background and motivation for starting a mushroom farm.
• How Fat Moon Farm got its name.
• Inspiration to grow your own mushrooms.

Tune in to learn more about growing and preparing mushrooms, and meet a passionate local food entrepreneur!