Fantasy in My Mouth: Recent Episodes
Bryan Gauthier
A Podcast about Food, Wine and People. A weekly discussion of the people in and around the wine industry as well as small business owners and how wine and food influences their lives.
No guests this week but we do go over all of the announcements of what is happening at OWS&B
Happy Mother's Day to all of the Mom's out there
Richie and I talk his rise in the culinary world. We also talk about the state of the industry today and what he sees the future looking like.
Food and Wine
Jean Michel Guillon Marsannay Blanc 2013
Lobster Mac n Cheese
Sanlorenzo Rosso di Montalcino 2018
Duck Breast with Ratatouille and Snap Peas
Beignets
Margaret Schottler Co- Owner of The Italian Gourmet joins us we talk food and wine
Food and Wine Pairings:
Flower Pot Salad
En Numeros Vermells... In the Red... Pedro Ximenez
Salmon Wellington
Pence Ranch Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills
Our good friend Tailgate Ted joins us for some food wine and beer. We talk love of food and tailgating as well as the Washington Football Team!
Food and Wine Pairing
Scallops with Key Lime Foam, Bacon Arugula and Picked Cabbage Salad
Dynasty Ceramic Gnomes Sour
Domaine Rois Mages Beaune 1er Cru Les Sauxez
Dr. Brandon Bryant joins us as we discuss his journey to the beer distribution world and why he does what he does. Check out the episode and the check out the breweries he represents.
Klaus Wittauer of KW Selections joins us as we talk about Austrian Wines and try food and wines.
Food & Wine Pairings
Antiquum Farms Pinot Gris Daisy
New England Clam Chowder
Terra Remota Caminito Rouge
Pork Chop
Elissa and I sit down and talk about the world of hair and how things have changed in the past year. Plus what the future looks like in the hair business and of course we eat and drink. Check it out and tell your friends.
Food & Wine Pairings:
Fichet Chardonnay
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Saffron Creme Sauce
Mas Estela Gorgs
Lamb Chops with Asparagus
My friend Gary Diamond a 35 year veteran of the wine industry joins us to talk about his journey to the wine world. Our collaboration together during COVID and the future.
Food & Wine Pairings:
Xavier Clua il.lusio Blanc
Lil Taste of Fall Salad
Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Pinot Noir
Grilled Duck Breast
Travis Weis from Rebellion Worldwide joins us as we talk food, wine and pivotting.
Check it out then go check out Rebellion on the Pike or one of their other locations.
Food & Wine Pairings
Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Robert Foley Charbono
Happier with Crabs
New York Strip
Lobster Mac n Cheese
We discuss current events at Oakton Wine Shop & Bistro, our appearance on Fox 5 DC, BBQ with One Family Brewing and BBQ and a detailed review of our Small Distributor Features this week
We have Bernadette Boland of Fields of Athenry in Middleburg, Virginia. We discuss the origins of the farm, plus the reasons why to eat their meats. Take a listen and tell a friend.
Food and Wine Pairings:
Fisher Vineyards Unity Chardonnay
Happier with Crabs
Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d'Alba
New York Strip Steak & French Fries
This week we review events which are coming soon.
Plus an indepth look at at Mas Estela Winery in Emporda Spain.
Check it out and tell your friends.
Hadley vom Eigen joins us to discuss her journey to wine as well as our upcoming events - Donnafugata Virtual Wine Tasting and Bruno Giacosa Wine Dinners. Take a listen and sign up for one or both of the events.
Wine Pairing #1
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli with Saffron Cream Sauce
Xavier Clua Mas d'En Pol Blanc 2019
Wine Pairing #2
New York Strip and Roasted Potatoes
B Leighton Gratitude Red 2016
Importer/Distributor/Owner of Salveto Gray Mosby joins us for food, wine and conversation about his journey and what excites us for the future.
Wine & Food Pairing
Girolamo Russo Nerina 2019 Blanc
Crab Cakes
Wine & Food Pairing
Honig Caberent
Duck Breast
Roasted Potatoes & Tomatoes
One of our Small Distributor Partners
Cindy joins us to talk about her journey to the wine business, Champagne Suppers and what we are looking forward in 2021.
Frank Kuhns owner and brewer of Settle Down Easy Brewing sits down with us and enjoys wine and food as we talk beer, breweries and upcoming events.
Check them out at www.settledowneasybrewing.com
Food Pairings
Lobster Mac n Cheese
Brandborg Pinot Gris
Steak Frites
Shafer TD-9
Margot Blattmann joins us at the tasting table to talk about her journey into the wine business and her personal connection to a particular wine varietal. Plus we talk about the upcoming events we have with her at OWS&B.
Food & Wine Pairing
Lil Taste of Fall Salad
paired with Mas Estela Vinya Selva de Mar Blanc
Happier with Crabs
paired with Baricci Rosso di Montalcino Montsoli Vineyard
Our 10th episode - Bryan talks about all of the crazy happenings at Oakton Wine Shop & Bistro for the month of December.
Champagne Supper
Virtual Wine Tastings
BBQ with One Family Brewing
In Store Tastings
Holiday Gift Ideas
Take a listen and let your friends and family know as well. What a 2020 it has been!
No guest this week, but Bryan gives ideas on traditional and non traditional pairings. Plus some ideas on other food ideas than just plain old turkey and other upcoming events this holiday season.
Nicole Seevers of WellnessFeast.com joins us to discuss her journey to becoming a wellness and life coach. We break bread, drink wine and talk about suggestions for you to having a wonderful holiday season. Plus she has provided links to a couple of her favorite recipes to serve to those who have allergies which taste amazing! Check out the podcast and then jump on to her websites:
https://www.wellnessfeast.com/
https://www.colesmoveablefeast.com/recipes.html
Food & Wine Pairing #1
Housemade Mushroom Ravioli with Heirloom Tomato Sauce
Rombauer Chardonnay
Food & Wine Pairing #2
Happier with Crabs
Waypoint Brown Ranch Pinot Noir
Mark Luna joins us as we discuss his music career, wine career and recommendations for the holidays. We drink wine, eat food and share stories.
1st Wine And Food Pairing:
Ahi Tuna Tacos
paired with Tablas Creek Espirit Blanc de Tablas 2015
2nd Wine and Food Pairing
New York Strip Steak with French Fries
paired with Dirupi Ole! Rosso di Valtelina
Our neighbor and friend Denise Lee of Social Burger in Vienna VA stops by and we talk about Burgers, wine and challenges of having a business in 2020 and what's in store for the rest of 2020 and beyond.
Food: Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Wine Pairing: Alexana Pinot Gris Willamette Valley Oregon
Food: Don't Quack Me UP! - Grilled Duck Breast
Wine Pairing: Cellar Escoda Les Paradetes Conca de Barbera Spain 2007
John Grimsley owner of Le Storie Wines joins us at the table for a discussion of food and wine. We taste a couple of wines talk about our respective histories in the business and what we are up to these days
Christi Eggstaff owner of My House Fitness Oakton VA joins us for a meal talking about how you can be healthy and still drink wine. We talk about the challenges of 2020 and upcoming challenges they have for the holiday season to keep you in shape.
David Keuhnerof One Family Brewing joins us at the microphone. He talks about how he got his start in this business, his history, the beginnings of One Family Brewing and more.
Krysti Atwood joins us and discusses food and wine. We talk about our favorite wine experiences and how we are dealing we COVID and 2020.
Our first episode we are joined by Kelly Allen and Andrew Napier Co-Owners of Artemisia Farms in Virginia. We talk about how they got into the industry, their passions, wine, food and what they foresee the future of farming on small scale is going.