Topic: Organic Wine

3 chapters across the catalog

Donna Gate
Episode 979 14:03 - 16:24

979: Donna Gate

Whole Foods Wine Sale, Amazon Acquisition, Organic Labels

Whole Foods Market held a significant 30% off wine sale, which is attributed to the company's recent acquisition by Amazon and a push to move inventory. Observations from store employees suggest that business has doubled since the takeover. Specific mention is made of organic "biologique" wines from the Rhone Valley winery Jaboulet.

Episode 512 2:02:23 - 2:08:17

512: Club Sub

Rudolf Steiner, Biodynamic Agriculture and Wine

Rudolf Steiner's system of biodynamic agriculture involves planting and harvesting according to lunar and astrological cycles. While skeptical of the esoteric elements, the hosts recommend biodynamic wines, noting that the rigorous attention to detail required by the method often results in a superior product.

Obama's Pitch
Episode 114 30:16 - 35:59

114: Obama's Pitch

Alive Raw Food Restaurant, San Francisco Dining Review

Alive, a raw food restaurant in San Francisco, serves dishes like ravioli and hamburgers made entirely from uncooked ingredients such as sunflower seed puree and shaved beets. While the flavors are described as excellent, the pricing is noted as high, with a dinner for two costing approximately $120. The high cost of raw and organic food is compared to the premium prices found at Whole Foods.