Levi Dalton's podcasts

[jhemming]

I’m also a huge fan of Levi’s pods - both on content and him as an interviewer / producer. Where I am in my wine journey, I have most enjoyed the interviews of those ITB (ie Somm, distributors, shop owner).

[CJ_Beazley]

@Subu Ramachandran

@CJ Beazley

@Jonathan H

The Becky Wasserman podcast was great. Definitely a must listen episode for anyone interested in Burgundy.

‘I’d rather have a Bourgogne from a good producer that comes from 80 year old vines than a 1er cru that’s on its fourth leaf’.

So true…also how it was difficult to sell Mugnier’s Musigny as it was too light in color! Times when great wines were required to be dark…boy have times changed!

How about knocking on the DRC cellar door picking up a three pack + a bottle of Montrachet to have while enjoying a picnic in the vineyard.
I also liked when the people walked out of the wine dinner when they found out they would be served free Volnay.

[Robert_Pavlovich]

Also loved the Ian D’Agata interview but I’ve had some people question a couple points he made, which makes me wonder what else I shouldn’t be taking as fact.

That Montestefano was a cooler site (as opposed to the other cru’s) and has been one of the Barbaresco cru’s to benefit most from climate change.

And on a less serious note that Ruche goes with soy sauce, or soy sauce friendly dishes. I did try it myself and wasn’t impressed. Also had another trusted friend with much more wine mileage than I laugh at this assertion.


An interview I really enjoyed that doesn’t exactly line up with my wine buying was Ric Forman.

[Subu_Ramachandran]

@Robert Pavlovich

That Montestefano was a cooler site (as opposed to the other cru’s) and has been one of the Barbaresco cru’s to benefit most from climate change.

Rob,

He may not be right all the time, but I’m glad he was taking about it…Perhaps its something we ought to be talking more, given how hot 15s and certainly 17s have turned out.

So what are the cooler sites then?

[William_Kelley]

The recent interviews with Jean Gonon and Dominique Lafon are both essential listening!

[M.Twelftree]

I really enjoy the show, if you enjoy it I would suggest making donation so Levi can travel and get more great interviews

I find this an easy expense and I get more out of it than the many wine publication subscriptions that I maintain

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[Sc0tt_F_tzgerald]

Big fan. Enjoyed the Carole Meredith interview awhile back.

[Tom_G_l_a_s_g_o_w]

@JeremyYoung

As a new alcohol drinker, I have learned massive amounts of information from Levi’s podcasts. I’m probably 250 podcasts in and it’s been a great education for me. The last time I was in NYC I tried to get Levi to go to Eleven Madison with me as a token of my appreciation but alas, he said no. I’m sure he gets those types of requests all the time…

Currently I’m going back to all of his Piemonte podcasts and learning as much as I can before my wife and I visit in April.

Just think of all the cases of Barolo you can bring back instead.

[Charles_Zedlewski]

Love the series. I agree with many of the posts but I really liked Mugnier. It was very informative and Frederic’s voice is hypnotic. It was a very unpretentious but complete indoctrination into the mindset of burgundy.

I also really liked the stories of Christian Moieux’s father but that’s because I’m a big contemporary art fan.

[James_Billy]

Best free wine resource on the net? I can’t believe someone called him cringe worthy. Is it because he’s geeky?

I find him humble and honest about the gaps in his (extensive) knowledge.

[Robert_Pavlovich]

@Charles Zedlewski

Love the series. I agree with many of the posts but I really liked Mugnier. It was very informative and Frederic’s voice is hypnotic. It was a very unpretentious but complete indoctrination into the mindset of burgundy.

I also really liked the stories of Christian Moieux’s father but that’s because I’m a big contemporary art fan.

Nice mention. I too thoroughly enjoyed the Mugnier interview. Was neat to hear his thoughts on Amoureuses v. Musigny and how he replanted his Bonne Mares plot shortly after acquiring it in the 80’s

[Robert_Pavlovich]

@Subu Ramachandran

@Robert Pavlovich

That Montestefano was a cooler site (as opposed to the other cru’s) and has been one of the Barbaresco cru’s to benefit most from climate change.

Rob,

He may not be right all the time, but I’m glad he was taking about it…Perhaps its something we ought to be talking more, given how hot 15s and certainly 17s have turned out.

So what are the cooler sites then?

Definitely, it piqued my curiosity. I’d like to know more about the sites and how they all differ. I understand that Rabaja is pretty darn hot now (kind of like Brunate in Barolo), and all Produttori sites seem pretty hot these days. Treiso seems like it’d be a bit cooler with higher elevations. Not exactly sure though.

[Martin_Steinley]

@James Billy

I can’t believe someone called him cringe worthy.

Agreed, lacks any sense of decorum and wrong I am sure among reasonable people.

Recently, for Burgundy/Northern Rhone enthusiasts, the Gonon, Mugnier, Meo and Wasserman episodes are superb. to Levi.

[Randall_B]

@tcavallo

Yeah I can’t imagine anyone getting better stories out of these guests than Levi does. He’s honed his craft (and his editing) over the years to really create something magical, where the stories and information are presented in a way that is engaging but not too dense. I have learned so much listening over the years that when I go back for a re-listen to favorite episodes, I’m always being reminded that IDTT was often the place I first heard some winemaking tip, fact, or idea that informs how I work. He’s created a wealth of knowledge for drinkers and makers alike.

For those that want to geek out a little more on the production side of things, I’d also recommend The Inside Winemaking Podcast with Jim Duane.

Agreed. And it’s noticeable how much he’s grown as an interviewer through the life of the podcast. At first, I had some issues with his style–a seeming desire to tell “in”-jokes and to have a gag felt out of place–but which still didn’t completely obstruct my enjoyment. Later, he’s almost entirely receded into the background, guiding his interviewee into telling their own story in what seems like exactly the way they would’ve wanted. I think he’s quite skilled, and I appreciate his work. (Will be donating soon as well. Well deserved.)

[David_K2]

Wow, I’m a little surprised by the consternation at my “cringe-worthy” remark. All I meant was that I find him – an as interviewer – awkward at times. It was not intended as a personal attack and as I said, the show is still worth listening to. That’s all.

[Greg_Harrington]

On the preparation side, Levi is extremely diligent. He send me a thorough list of questions to complete. Afterwards, he asked many follow up questions and requested additional information. In all, I probably wrote about 5 single spaced pages of background information for him. About a week before the actual interview, we did a pre-interview, which lasted about 45 minutes. I was extremely impressed with his pre-interview interview due diligence.

[H_Wallace_Jr]

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[Howard_Cooper]

By the way, another excellent podcast was Levi’s interview of Hardy.

[H_Wallace_Jr]

@Howard Cooper

By the way, another excellent podcast was Levi’s interview of Hardy.

Thank you!

[Joe_W_i_n_o_g_r_a_d]

Nice profile in NYT of Levi and IDTT with shoutouts to a few other berserkers’ podcasts…congrats Levi

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