Legacy in a Glass: Recent Episodes
Legacy in a Glass
The Legacy in a Glass podcast is hosted by Steve Pollack, a trusted voice in the wine and spirits industry and co-founder of Legacy in a Glass, a family-owned wine consulting company. Tune in each week for interviews with wine industry experts, educational wine tips, and passionate conversation surrounding everything you’ve ever wanted to know about wine. Cheers!
Moon Tree Moscato D’Asti is now available. The Legacy in a Glass Podcast crew, Steve Pollack, Jennilyn Pollack and Rick Kornfeld, sit down for a bottle and a discussion about Moon Tree’s newest product. This frizzante Italian wine packs in the fruit flavors with mango, peach and pineapple. Moscato D’Asti also introduces Legacy in a Glass’ “Taste of Color” philosophy. The Moon Tree Moscato D’Asti has a warm, welcoming yellow label. Fittingly, yellow fruits are the most prominent flavors on the palate. Steve breaks down the importance of a label that provides insight into the flavor profile.
Amazing artisanal wine doesn’t have to cost a fortune. You just need to know what to look for. Under-$20 is the new under-$10, Steve tells his guest, Simon De Giuli Botta, CEO of the importer 8 Vini. They break down the difference between volume brands and truly special artisanal brands coming from family-owned vineyards and regional co-ops. They share a few insider secrets and discuss amazing wines available in Pennsylvania for under $20 a bottle thanks to robust industry relationships.
Steve and Rick take the Black Glass Challenge, and Jennilyn picks some real headscratchers for them to identify. No spoilers. You’ll have to tune in to see how they do, but here’s a hint – it’s harder than it looks.
Love is in the air inside the Legacy in a Glass podcast booth. From our partner ShopRite supermarkets, wine and beer Manager Vince Marinaro and Katie Gallagher, ShopRite’s registered dietician nutritionist, visit to talk about their newest location on Birney Avenue in Moosic. There, guests can find Moon Tree Cabernet Sauvignon Bourbon Barrel, a match made in heaven when paired with ShopRite’s decadent chocolate dipped strawberries. Visit www.legacyinaglass.com and click on Where to Buy to find a ShopRite location near you.
Steve and Jennilyn explore sumptuous sparkling wines by Sokatira. New to Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Pennsylvania, Spanish winemaker Sokatira imports handmade wines, including their sparkling cava brut and cava rosé. Sokatira Managing Director for North America Joseph Brettell joins Steve and Jen in-studio where they discuss the timeless practice of hand-turning cava to produce artisanal bubbles that don’t jar the palate, but instead caress the mouth. They discuss Spanish cava, or sparkling wine, as a perfect complement for any occasion, including quiet dinners in or joyous celebrations.
It’s the Holiday Edition of the Legacy in a Glass Podcast! Steve, Jennilyn, and Rick sat down together in the beautifully-decorated studio to get into the holiday spirit after this challenging year. In this episode, the Legacy team discusses how customers’ buying habits have changed, shares a look at some of the spirits they are representing, and reflects on some of the people they are grateful for this year. There’s also a special announcement at the end of the episode. Cheers and Happy Holidays!
For this episode of the Legacy in a Glass podcast, we had a live guest in the studio! Steve and Rick sat down with Heather Groblewski, the General Manager of Fire & Ice on Toby Creek in Trucksville, Pennsylvania. Heather takes great care in crafting her restaurant’s wine list and makes dining at Fire & Ice a true experience. In this episode, she discusses how she got started in the industry and shares her thoughts on Moon Tree.
In this episode of the Legacy in a Glass podcast, Steve chats with celebrity guest Adam Housley, Emmy-award winning journalist and co-owner of Century Oak Winery. Tune in to hear them catch up and discuss how the recent wildfires in California have affected the wine industry there.
In this installment of the Legacy in a Glass podcast, Steve has a conversation with longtime friend and winemaker Steven Mirrassou from Steven Kent Winery. Steve also tastes two luxury wines from Steven Kent Winery that are getting 100 point scores from wine writers across the country
In this installment of the Legacy in a Glass podcast, Steve chats with Dave DeSimone, one of the most trusted voices in the wine business. Tune in to hear them talk about the direct-to-consumer wine movement and even do a virtual Moon Tree wine tasting!
In the first-ever episode of the Legacy in a Glass podcast, Rick Kornfeld, Steve Pollack and Jennilyn Pollack sit down to discuss the brand’s early beginnings, from original conception to where they see Legacy in the future.