Another Bottle Down

By: Mark Rashap and Jessica Dupuy
  • Summary

  • Revived from a previous iteration in 2022, Another Bottle Down explores the when, what, why, and how of the wine and spirits world. Join us as we share the ins and outs, the stories, and our honest insights one bottle at at time.
    2022
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Episodes
  • Barolo and Barbaresco with Evan Davis
    Mar 13 2025

    Mark and Jessica continue to gear up for the Barolo and Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO) by chatting with Evan Davis about all the considerations in a retail setting of appreciating this iconic region. Evan is Central Texas Wine Educator with Spec's Wine and Spirits and oversees the wine departments and staff in 34 different stores. Mark and Evan dig into how the public sees Barolo and Barbaresco in a retail setting, the challenges of limited availability, favorite vintages, and so much more.

    Spec's Wine and Spirits: Website

    Purchase tickets for the Barolo and Barbaresco World Opening on March 25th, 2025: HERE


    "Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or of the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them."

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    36 mins
  • Barolo and Barbaresco with Patrick Olds
    Feb 14 2025

    On today's show, Mark and Jessica gear up for the big Barolo and Barbaresco World Opening event in Austin by interviewing Patrick Olds. Patrick recently left MML Hospitality and started his own consulting firm, Sidecar Hospitality. He's a big Barolo and Barbaresco fan and gives tons of juicy insights on the region, the grape (Nebbiolo), and how to approach a large scale tasting such as the World Opening.

    Purchase tickets to Barolo and Barbaresco World Opening on March 25th: Here

    "Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or of the granting authority. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them."

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    45 mins
  • Donnafugata: History and Innovation in Sicily
    Feb 5 2025

    On this week's episode, Jessica visits a very iconic Scilian producer, Donnafugata. She interviews the 5th and 6th generation of the winery, first José Rallo and then her daughter Gabriella Anca Rallo. There's so much to talk about with Donnafugata from the western areas around Palermo to Mt. Etna to the rustic island of Pantelleria. There's lots of history, legacy, and innovation wrapped up in these conversation.

    History on Donnafugata here.

    Buy a ticket for Barolo and Barbaresco World Opening on March 25th in Austin Here.

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    1 hr and 4 mins

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