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Urban Wine Club

Urban Wine Club

By Ari Kalos

The Urban Wine Club podcast features fun and interesting guests discussing their life, passions, careers, and favorite wines. Your hosts, wine gurus Claudia Leitzmann and Fotios Stamos, along with Ari Kalos, come from diverse backgrounds but come together through a mutual love and respect of wine. Grab a glass and join us!
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Longevity and Healthy Lifestyles

Urban Wine ClubJan 25, 2021

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"Non-Alc, Gen Z, Digital Marketing, Oh My!"
Mar 21, 202431:57
"The New Normal"
Mar 15, 202422:22
What is the Greek Wine Club?
Sep 28, 202321:21
Virtual Wine Tasting with JAHAN to Support Women for Women International

Virtual Wine Tasting with JAHAN to Support Women for Women International

In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8th) and Women’s History Month, we’re partnering with the new woman-owned spice company JAHAN - https://eatjahan.com/

Meet founder Madena Mohamadi as she describes her experience growing up the daughter of a strong immigrant mother, and her passion for sharing traditional Afghan cuisine, one delicious dish at a time with her easy-to-use spice blends.

This special wine event will support Madena’s mission, to help fund programs delivered by the global nonprofit Women for Women International - https://www.womenforwomen.org/

Our special guest, Nathan Derri, District Manager of Dreyfus Ashby & Co. will join us to walk us through on how to understand and appreciate wines from the wonderful region of Burgundy. Nathan and UWC wine director, Fotios Stamos will explore Laforet Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and discuss how they eloquently pair with the dishes that are prepared with the delicious spice blends of JAHAN.

Mar 25, 202243:51
Let's Talk About Tannins
Aug 31, 202116:34
The Faces Behind the Greek Wine Renaissance
Aug 27, 202144:54
Wine Varieties with Multiple Names?
Aug 24, 202118:19
A Wine Tour of Greece
Aug 14, 202101:01:14
Wine Scores Explained
Aug 10, 202120:07
Wine Bottle Natural Corks Versus Screw Caps
Jul 16, 202112:45
An Intro to Greek Spirits: Ouzo, Tsipouro, Tsikoudia, & Raki
Jul 02, 202122:05
Rhodium Brand Spirits Founders Cathy Plourde & Kara Larson
Jun 08, 202125:09
Greek Winemaker Series: Stellios Boutaris of Kir-Yianni Estates
May 26, 202130:54
"Drink Responsibly… It’s Not What You Think" Webinar

"Drink Responsibly… It’s Not What You Think" Webinar

Our Sustainability Series Premiere – Drink Responsibly… It’s Not What You Think!

To kick-off our Sustainability mini-series (and to celebrate Earth Month), join our guests sustainability and zero waste consultant Kaitlyn Reed, and healthy living enthusiast and nonprofit director Karen Sheehan, for a discussion about sustainably produced wines and how we can make responsible choices for our planet, and our health. With so many buzz words out there like zero waste, green, and natural, Kaitlyn and Karen will make sense of it all, and answer the question, “What does sustainable even mean?” Together with our wine expert Fotios, they’ll explain the difference between organic, natural, and sustainably grown wines and how consumer demand is changing the way winemakers produce their collections. We’ll also be sampling a few excellent and affordable sustainably produced wines. This Urban Wine Club event is Part 1 of a miniseries dedicated to living your best life – sustainably! Be responsible and join us!

More about Kaitlyn Reed: Kaitlyn Reed graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Sustainable Development. Dedicating her career to educating people of all ages about the importance of sustainability and easy ways to incorporate it into their lifestyles, she hopes to help individuals redefine what convenience means to them, one webinar at a time.

About Karen Sheehan: Passionate about heathy living since her childhood years in the performing arts, Karen has continued to pursue her interest and the effects of lifestyle choices on longevity while working in the senior living industry in Massachusetts. She is the Director of Development at the Rhode Island nonprofit Clean Ocean Access and is currently studying Nutrition and Healthy Living through Cornell University, exploring connections between human health and the health of our planet.

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May 07, 202101:09:36
Sharing Wine & Food at the Table: a PANDAS / PANS Fundraiser

Sharing Wine & Food at the Table: a PANDAS / PANS Fundraiser

Zhuzh up your cheese and charcuterie board to pair with Château Barbebelle Cuvée Madeleine Rouge and benefit The Alex Manfull Memorial Fund Supporting Research, Education, and Treatment of PANDAS.

Please join Susan and William “Towny” Manfull, founders of The Alex Manfull Memorial Fund, and David Scott Allen, editor of Cocoa & Lavender, at the Urban Wine Club for a fun and informative webinar about an excellent (2017) French red wine from Château Barbebelle in Provence. This Cuvée Madeleine Rouge (2017) – aka “Alex’s wine — was specially made to raise awareness about PANDAS, a neurological disorder triggered by Streptococcus that is also referred to as basal ganglia encephalitis.

This awareness campaign is called À Table! (French for “come to the table!”). The goal is to bring people “to the table” to share wine, food, and conversation about PANDAS and a related neurological disorder called PANS. Our guests at the table will be discussing the recent Health Care legislation passed in Massachusetts and how it will benefit those with PANDAS/PANS.

Proceeds from the sales of the wine will be donated to The Alex Manfull Memorial Fund, which is dedicated to raising awareness as well as supporting education and research that furthers the understanding of PANDAS/PANS, especially in adolescents and young adults. The Cork Stop/Urban Wine Club is the only outlet in the United States selling this wine. (It is available in France at De La Cuisine au 20 in Lourmarin and at Château Barbebelle in Rognes, both in Provence.)

In the kitchen, David will begin by popping some no knead bread into the oven and, while that is baking, he will demonstrate how easy it is to make the bread. Then, he will create a cheese and charcuterie board that will pair with Alex’s wine and show us how to zhuzh it up with things you probably have around the house. The nice thing about a charcuterie board is that it doesn’t need to be complicated or have fancy ingredients. It simply needs to have items that pair well with the wine being served. Together, Susan, Towny, and David will talk about the best cheeses, meats, and accoutrements to go with Alex’s wine – and why.

Towny and Susan (editor of Provence WineZine), who lost their only child to PANDAS, will also talk about why they founded The Alex Manfull Memorial Fund, part of PANDAS Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Most importantly, also sitting ‘round the table will be some local citizens who were instrumental in getting the Health Care legislation passed: Sheilah M. Gauch, LICSW, M.Ed., Principal of Dearborn Academy, and Jennifer Vitelli, MBA, Co-Executive Director of The JBC PANS & PANDAS Foundation and Founding Member of New England PANS/PANDAS Association, who (with a team of citizens!) worked tirelessly. As a result, health insurance coverage for PANDAS/PANS treatment is mandated in Massachusetts and a PANDAS/PANS Advisory Council at the Mass. Department of Public Health will be created.

Château Barbebelle Cuvée Madeleine (aka Alex’s wine) may be purchased at the link below (the first shipment sold out in hours!) with FREE SHIPPING! https://urbanwineclub.co/cart/product/cuvee-madeleine-rouge/

Apr 02, 202101:14:03
Food & Wine Demo & Pairing with Sophia Manatakis
Mar 19, 202145:49
The Cylinder Vodka Cocktail Webinar
Mar 13, 202142:42
Sips & Dips with Dr. Susanna Hoffman Premiere Episode
Mar 06, 202101:02:21
Intermittent Fasting
Mar 01, 202123:10
Vegan Wines
Feb 16, 202115:37
Flor de Caña Rum Cocktail Webinar with Kayla Quigley Part 2
Feb 05, 202101:08:52
Longevity and Healthy Lifestyles
Jan 25, 202145:23
Drew Bledsoe & Josh McDaniels of Doubleback & Bledsoe Family Winery
Jan 15, 202131:19
Sip Clip - Hangovers
Jan 11, 202115:57
Our send off to 2020

Our send off to 2020

Ari & Foti close out the 2020 year with an official send off on what 2020 has brought us and what it has taken away. Join us as we discuss the year and what 2021 has in store!

Dec 29, 202035:05
Wine Expert & Documentary Filmmaker Chrisa Giorgi
Dec 09, 202032:05
Vines Unknown: Exploring Nemea Webinar
Nov 06, 202050:53
Vines Unknown: Exploring Armenia
Oct 23, 202001:09:18
The Hot Gin Punch Cocktail Webinar with Erik Andersson
Oct 16, 202001:02:59
The Fistful of Bourbon Cocktail Webinar
Oct 02, 202041:25
Milagro Tequila Cocktail Webinar
Sep 15, 202057:19
The Hendrick's Gin Cocktail Webinar with Erik Andersson
Aug 27, 202057:58
KLEOS Mastiha Cocktail Webinar
Aug 07, 202001:00:23
Sip Clip Episode - Pinot Gris vs Pinto Grigio

Sip Clip Episode - Pinot Gris vs Pinto Grigio

On this episode of Urban Wine Club's Sip Clips, we welcome Katherine to the fold to give a fresh perspective on all of our discussions. Ari, Foti, and Katherine discuss Pinot Gris vs Pinot Grigio with some fantastic tasting in between. Sit back, grab a glass, and join us!

Jul 29, 202038:09
Flor de Caña Rum & Cocktail Webinar
Jul 16, 202001:07:02
Sip Clip Episode - Rosé Wine

Sip Clip Episode - Rosé Wine

On this SIp Clip episode (which we will call "lighter" episodes), Ari and Foti discuss Rosé wines and do a tasting of the glorious Le Poussin Rosé from France. Sit back, grab a glass and join us! 

If interested in trying this fine Rosé wine, please click the link: https://www.urbanwineclub.co/cart/product/le-poussin-rose-sasha-lichine/

Jul 06, 202019:35
Johnny Livanos & Ted Diamantis on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
May 21, 202053:27
Erik Andersson of Hendrick's Gin on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
May 11, 202029:28
Carlo Bacci of CB Stuffer on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
May 06, 202030:08
Patrick Walsh of Provence Wine Imports on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
Apr 24, 202029:38
Ari & Foti Talk Wine & Lifestyle Changes in a New World on The Urban Wine Club Podcast

Ari & Foti Talk Wine & Lifestyle Changes in a New World on The Urban Wine Club Podcast

In this episode of the UWC podcast, Ari & Foti "virtually" hang out and discuss how life has changed drastically in the last couple months and how wine plays a role. We also discuss how our industry is affected and what we're doing to keep the normalcy going. Sit back, grab a glass and join us!

Apr 15, 202023:32
Sarah Barry of M.S. Walker on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
Feb 14, 202020:29
Drake Behrakis on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
Jan 31, 202045:02
Ari & Foti Talk Wine & Diets on The Urban Wine Club Podcast

Ari & Foti Talk Wine & Diets on The Urban Wine Club Podcast

On this "light" episode of the UWC podcast, Ari & Foti hang out and discuss wines and dieting. People are in the middle of New Year's resolutions so we decided to talk some truths about the whole scenario surrounding what people feel about drinking wine when trying to lose weight. Sit back, grab a glass (trust us, it won't hurt your diet) and join us!

Jan 23, 202017:05
Vito Bruno of Boston Winery on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
Jan 10, 202022:22
Rob Picardi of Cappella Restaurant on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
Dec 18, 201931:36
Effie Panagopoulos of Kleos Mastiha Spirit on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
Dec 09, 201939:57
Rhonda Kallman of Boston Harbor Distillery on The Urban Wine Club Podcast
Nov 27, 201938:11
Peter Souhleris of "Flipping Boston" on The Urban Wine Club Podcast

Peter Souhleris of "Flipping Boston" on The Urban Wine Club Podcast

We sit down with DJ, real estate entrepreneur, and reality TV show star Peter Souhleris to learn more about him, his career, and what wines he's drinking lately. Pour a glass and join us!

Nov 13, 201932:16
Paul Delios of Kane's Donuts on The Urban Wine Club Podcast

Paul Delios of Kane's Donuts on The Urban Wine Club Podcast

We sit down with chef, businessman, and donut magnate Paul Delios of Kane Donuts to learn more about him, his career, and his love of wine. Pour a glass and join us!

Nov 08, 201937:27