Episodes: 193
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 699 followers
Publicly listed emails
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Mark Rashap - Wine and spirits commentator and podcast host covering beverage producers, industry stories, and tasting perspectives.
Jessica Dupuy - Wine writer, author, and podcast host focused on wine, spirits, beverage history, and the people behind the industry.
Mandi Nelson - Grapes For Good, Austin Wine Events, Local Sommeliers, And Her Wine And Spirits Brokerage Company.
Paolo Bava - Herbal Infusions, Barolo Chinato, Vermouth, Americano, Wine-based Beverages, And The History Of Cocchi Vermouth.
Alberto Navarro - Tequila Production, Agave, Terroir, El Arenal, And Loco Tequila's Approach To Preserving Agave Character.
Todd Graff - Napa Winemaking, Sparkling Wine, Global Harvest Experience, Vineyard Leadership, And Napa Green Certification.
Joe Nielson - Winemaking, Sonoma Wine, Organic And Regenerative Viticulture, And Ram's Gate's Vineyard Certifications.
Upcoming Fundraiser- Grapes for Good with Mandi Nelson
September 04, 2026
On today's show, we have a short bonus episode with Mandi Nelson, the organizer of the upcoming fundraiser, Grapes for Good. This is a wine event in Austin, Texas, presented by ATX Somms and featuring local sommeliers pouring some of their favorite wines. Come out for a wonderful evening on September 13th from 6–9pm at Wanderlust Wine Co. in East Austin. For tickets and more information: Gapes for Good This year's benefactor: Good Work Austin More info on ATX Somms Mandi's new brokerage com...
Cocchi Vermouth and the Brilliance of Infusing Herbs
August 30, 2026
On today's show, Mark sits down with Paolo Bava, winemaker and head herbalist of Cocchi Vermouth. In the late 1970s, Paolo's father purchased Cocchi Vermouth, and a few years later Paolo enrolled in Enology school and took an herbal infusion course. He was hooked. Paolo describes the various infusions of wine and herbs, including Barolo Chinato, Vermouth, and Americano, in comparison to water-based bitters such as Campari. He also digs into the historical importance of these wine-based bevera...
Alberto Navarro of Loco Tequila
August 15, 2026
Alberto Navarro has spent much of his career thinking about tequila from nearly every angle. He began in consumer marketing before moving into the spirits world with Casa Pedro Domecq and later Pernod Ricard, where his work took him from commercial leadership into global tequila education and advocacy. He became closely associated with Olmeca, Altos and the Tahona Society, helping teach bartenders and the trade about tequila at a time when the category was still working to move beyond its sho...
Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
The Wine Conversation · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Another Bottle Down is hosted by Mark Rashap and Jessica Dupuy. Its publicly listed email is mark@theilluminatedbottle.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Another Bottle Down: mark@theilluminatedbottle.com.
Podseeker estimates Another Bottle Down reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Another Bottle Down typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior winemakers, distillers, spirits executives, beverage brand founders, educators, authors, and organizers with substantial subject-matter expertise or leadership in the wine and spirits industry. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a winery, distillery, spirits brand, or beverage organization; Recognized expertise in winemaking, distilling, wine history, or spirits education; Industry awards, professional certifications, or notable sustainability initiatives. Recent guests include Mandi Nelson, Paolo Bava, and Alberto Navarro.
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