Ep. 137: Ray Isle - Food & Wine Executive Wine Editor & Author

In this episode of the Vint podcast, Billy and Brady chat with Ray Isle, the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine Magazine. Ray shares his fascinating journey from academia to the wine industry, highlighting the pivotal experiences that shaped his career. He delves into the transformation of grapes into wine and the profound impact of hands-on experience during harvest and bottling. Ray also discusses the evolution of wine culture at Food & Wine Magazine, emphasizing the dynamic interaction of wine with food and the sommelier world. Ray offers insightful perspectives on the changing landscape of the wine industry, including the growing interest in sustainable and organic wine production. He explores the natural wine movement and its impact on wine culture, adding diversity and excitement to the scene. Additionally, Ray highlights the significance of storytelling in wine marketing, emphasizing authentic and emotionally resonant narratives. We also delve into the concept behind his book, "The World in a Wineglass," which captures the essence of wine appreciation and exploration through a focus on "artisanal" wines and producers. Chapters: 00:22 Coravin Wine Preservation Giveaway 01:15 Hosts Discuss Their Wine Experiences 04:41 Interview with Ray Isle: Food and Wine Magazine 08:18 Ray Isle"s Journey into Wine Journalism 19:26 The Evolution of Wine Culture and Journalism 25:23 Exploring the Unique Blend of Cultures in Georgia 25:48 Memorable Wine Stories from Around the World 27:02 The Beauty and Diversity of New Zealand Wines 29:03 Introducing "The World in a Wine Glass" 29:25 The Growing Interest in Sustainable Wine 31:03 The Real Division in Wine Making 35:23 The Joy of Wine Exploration 43:27 The Natural Wine Movement 49:55 Ray Isle"s Wine Preferences and Recommendations The Vint Podcast is presented by Coravin, the world"s leader in wine preservation systems. Listeners of the Vint Podcast can take 15% off their purchase on Coravin.com by using promo code VINT15 at checkout*. Members of the trade can access exclusive discounts at trade.Coravin.com. The Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at https://vint.co or Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com. *Terms and Conditions Apply. Offer valid only on Coravin.com while supplies last. Pricing and discount are subject to change at any time. Coravin reserves the right to limit order quantities. No adjustments to prior purchases. Not valid for cash. Cheers! Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O"Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown,...