Our 300th Episode- Raj Parr has been a friend of The Grape Nation podcast from the beginning. He has been on multiple times to talk about his wines, books, and new projects.

He is an award-winning Sommelier, author, winemaker and the most soulful and spiritual guy I know in wine. He also has the greatest uncertified palate on the planet! Raj makes thoughtful wines at Phelan Farm, now part of the Parr Collective at Stolo Vineyards in Cambria, California, along with Stolo, Brij Wines, Scythian Wines and Colete, each unique wineries. Raj Parr pursues his love of the most interesting varietals from around the world at Phelan Farm, while practicing regenerative farming in his own permaculture.

Thank you to Eric “Benny” Bloom and Ryan Zoidis from the world’s greatest funk band “Lettuce” for composing The Grape Nation theme song.

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Texas born Jeff Porter and Jersey Boy Raj Vaidya have spent over 4 decades in wine and hospitality. Jeff at Tra Vigna, Babbo, Del Posto, Raj at Gary Danko, Per Se and over a decade at Daniel to name a few. Jeff went on to consult while Raj joined Pressoir, responsible for La Paulee, La Fete du Champagne, La Tablee, Pressoir Events and now with Jeff Porter, Convivio del Vino. Jeff currently resides in Turin Italy, while Raj is based out of New York. Convivio del Vino, coming up the end of April, is an Italian wine fair dedicated to a curated list of winemakers from historic family estates to a new generation of growers. The inaugural Convivio del Vino will feature over 30 winemakers pouring over 150 wines, including themed dinners during the week.

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Three Per Se Alum walk into a bar, you know that joke, have a drink, and decide to open a Hawaiian restaurant in the East Village. Jin Ahn is the co-owner, general manager and beverage guru at Noreetuh. He spent decades in service, hospitality and wine at places like Jean Georges and Per Se, where he worked with his other co-owners, Chef Chung Chow and Gerald San Jose. Jin has created one of the most interesting and unique wine destinations in the country championing German Riesling and Hawaiian food. Noreetuh just celebrated their 10th anniversary this month.

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