Hosted by Nilu Afshar · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 17 episodes
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Nilu Afshar hosts Beyond the Pour Podcast by California Tastings, a arts show with 17 episodes published.
Rajeev, the proprietor of Kubani Wines is inspired by a timeless legacy. The art of wine and all things luxurious. Starting with his humble beginnings as an entrepreneur, his journey as a father as well as his experience
Chef Jeremy Cabrera came from humble beginnings and learned from an early age that food was equal to life itself. At the age of 14, he found himself working in a commercial kitchen and immediately he was hooked on everyt
Above Board was co-founded by Nicole Slone and her husband, Brent Slone, a San Diego couple whose personal wellness journey sparked the idea.Frustrated by the lack of flavorful, low-sugar liqueurs in the market—despite g
I’m thrilled to introduce someone who’s redefining what it means to be a trailblazer in Spirits — Mel Heim, the co-founder and master blender of Big Nose Kate Whiskey. Mel is one of the first female master distillers and
Welcome back to Beyond the Pour, where we explore the stories, passions, and creativity that flow into food, wine, and hospitality. For Episode 13, I’m excited to introduce today’s guest, Chef Jessie Keilt of Blue Blosso
We are talking to a young winemaker who already has her wine in a 2 Michelin Star Restaurant. Her label is Schema and she is all about showcasing her ability to create Old World Wine from Sonoma County grapes. I can atte
Today, we’re thrilled to have Jessica Waugh, a Las Vegas-based wine exam coach and the founder of JWaugh Education. With over 20 years in the beverage industry, Jessica’s journey took her from sommelier roles at top Vega
Today, I’m excited to be joined by Megan Cline, a second-generation vintner carrying forward the Cline family legacy in Sonoma. She worked in a Wine Bar one summer in Santa Barbara and got pulled into the Sommelier world
In this episode 8, I am thrilled to welcome Michael Tremblay, the Beverage Director at Ki Modern Japanese + Bar in Toronto, where he oversees Canada’s largest sake program. A globally recognized Sake Samurai—one of only
Born in Osaka, Japan, and later moving to Canada during high school, SHINTARO NAKAGAWA graduated from the University of Toronto. My sake world journey began during the COVID pandemic, when restaurants were closed. With a
In Episode 7 of Beyond the Pour, I sit down with Henrik Poulsen, Danish-born owner and winemaker of Release Winery in Napa Valley. With over two decades of experience, Henrik blends Old World finesse with New World creat
Step into the heart of Sonoma’s natural wine movement with Jack Sporer, the force behind Fres.co Wine and Magnolia Wine Services. In this candid episode of Beyond the Pour, Jack breaks down what "natural wine" really mea
In this episode, I'm excited to introduce Matthew Citriglia, a Master Sommelier and Director of Education at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Florida.With over 40 years of experience in the beverage industry, Matthew’s
In this episode, I get to chat with Oscar Navarro, the assistant winemaker at Napa Valley College’s groundbreaking Viticulture and Winery Technology program. A proud alumnus of the program himself, Oscar has transformed
In episode 3 of Beyond the Pour, I sit down with Laurel Livezey, Wine Director at Little Saint in Healdsburg, to dive into the world of wine, hospitality, and sustainability. The rise of the Non-Alcoholic Pairing Menu an
In Episode 2 of Beyond the Pour, we sit down with Sahar Gharai, the inspiring owner of La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge in Petaluma, California. With roots in Florence and a passion for authentic hospitality, Sahar shares how s
Witness the pinnacle of wine expertise as top contenders battle for the title of America's Best Sommelier 2025. Follow Joris Gutierrez Garcia's journey as he uncorks his passion, precision, and knowledge to claim the cro
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Beyond the Pour Podcast by California Tastings is hosted by Nilu Afshar. The show is categorised under arts (food) and has published 17 episodes.
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