Rock And Grapes Presents:
James Oatway is here to talk about all things music, wine and some other gripes and grapes. You will hear from everyone from musicians to winemakers and other industry insiders. If you're a human being with a soul - you rely on music and booze to get you through your life. We are all moved by a spirit whether it's in a glass or coming out of the speakers.
Episodes
39 episodes
Jazz/Funk/Rock Musician Russ Little
Russ Little, trombonist, composer, arranger, and conductor has had a fairly storied career in the Canadian music business. Starting off with a little band by the name of Lighthouse, in the late '60's, Russ had already established ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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59:28
Dobbin Estate
This week I visit Dobbin Estate. Dobbin Estate has been designed to be a premium winery and the consulting team of Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble have made certain that all conditions are perfect for this ambitious endeavour. With North and Sout...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:18:08
Steve Meyer/Al Coury Part II
Again we skip the Grapes and go directly to the Rock. Former record exec from Capitol Records, Steve Meyer, and Part II speaking about the great Al Coury, Vice President of Capitol Records, co-fouder of RSO...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:16
Capitol Records Steve Meyer talks about the Legendary Record Exec Al Coury
Today we skip the Grapes and go directly to the Rock. Former record exec from Capitol Records, Steve Meyer, speaks with me about the great Al Coury, Vice President of Capitol Records, co-fouder of RSO Records,...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:26
John Neudorf and the Rock And Grapes Top Ten Counted Down to Number One!
Well, the January Rock And Grapes Count Down has come to an end. I will count down the Top Ten wines until we get to #1, that honour going to Leaning Post, for their 2020 Senchuk Vineyard Chardonnay. Also, Niagara native
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:00
The Top Wines of Ontario Continues with Lailey's Thomas Reid
This week I speak with Thomas Reid, sales and marketing manager for Lailey Winery. This week Lailey has had two wines in the Top Wines of Ontario count down and we will be speaking to Thomas about the 2022 Lailey ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:22
Collab Wine And Beverage's Marc Pistor
Season 2 is here! Marc Pistor, of Fogolar Wines and the group effort Collab Wine and Beverage is here to talk about 2024 and what we have to look forward to. Marc and I discuss the Top Wine of Ontario (as chosen by M...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:17
The Year End Wrap Up
Well, its been a good start so far. Twenty-five episodes of winemakers, musicians, politicians and record execs, and I think we're getting somewhere. I'd like to thank all of you who have been listening, and I'd also like to thank all my guests...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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47:49
Legendary Rock Photographer Bob Gruen
Bob Gruen is regarded as one of THE foremost Rock Photographers in the music business having captured images of Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The New York Dolls, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Ramones, Blondie, Elton...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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27:44
May Pang discusses "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story" and Lailey Vineyard's Thomas Reid talks premium wine
My first guest this week is May Pang. May spent most of 1973 and 1974 being the most important person in John Lennon's life. May and I discuss the new documentary streaming now, "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story", the story t...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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56:08
JAZZ.FM91's Ronnie Littlejohn and an update from The Somm Factory
Today, Bruce Wallner checks in to discuss the "Best Canadian Sommelier" and the rigours this poor candidate had to endure to take the win. Bruce also updates us on The Somm Factory's upcoming course schedule. Al...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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54:13
Canadian Filmmaker Maya Gallus and her new documentary Crush: Message in a Bottle
Filmmakers and winemakers collide. This week I interview the award winning filmmaker, Maya Gallus, as we speak about her brand new, light-hearted yet full-bodied film, Crush: Message in a Bottle, the landmark doc featuring a well ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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30:08
Master Somm Bruce Wallner, and also Steve Meyer and I talk about The Beatles "Now and Then"
This week I am introducing my new sponsor, The Sommelier Factory, which means I'll be speaking with MS Bruce Wallner about the Somm Factory schedule and our upcoming "Top 25 Wines of Ontario". Also, this is your firs...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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41:53
Tom O'Brien from Cooper’s Hawk in L.E.N.S. and a quick note from Italy
This week I speak with Tom O'Brien from Cooper’s Hawk down in the Lake Erie North Shore region of our lovely Province. Also, I've got a little clip I've stolen from my other podcast so you can hear from Italy about
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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26:57
Prince Edward County's Karlo Estates Winery
This week I finally make it to The County! I am joined by both Sherry Karlo and Saxe Brickenden of Karlo Estates. We talk specifically about P.E.C.'s different varietals and the way The County brings in...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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40:57
We talk taxes with MPP Sam Oosterhoff and I'm looking for your wines!
If you're in the Ontario wine business you'll want to listen to Sam and I speak about the current situation with the government in this Province. MPP Sam Oosterhoff was kind enough to find time in his busy schedule to speak with me. Als...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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27:41
Rock And Grapes Presents: Submit Your Wines to the Annual Review!
In the past, many of you may know I ran an awards and annual report for the Sommelier group S.O.S.A. Well, this fall I’m going about things a little differently. I’m not sure that anyone needs another wine competition, no...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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5:44
Winemaker Adam Kern and 1980's D.J. "Brother" Jake Edwards
This week Adam Kern and I discuss Kern and Company, Adam's dream being realized. Also, we travel back in time to the 1980's with some fairly socially unacceptable behaviour from "Brother" Jake Edwards, one of the greatest v...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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49:24
Meet Sue Ann Staff
Sue Ann gives me the low-down on the 6.1% beer and wine fee, the ongoing taxation of wine makers, the marketing of wines in Ontario and how it all affects her operation and her outlook on the future of being a Niagara winemaker.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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58:54
London Born Wine Co. and Tyler Stewart from the Barenaked Ladies
This week I speak with Sarah Hoare from the London Born Wine Company in Vineland, and from The BNL, drummer, Tyler Stewart, we find out how TV producer Chuck Lorre tracked down The Barenaked Lad...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:48
A Group of Seven…Grapes
Part 2 of my interview with Vineland Estates' Brian Schmidt reveals a cohesive plan for Ontario to move forward as a united front, with a chosen arsenal of what we do best. Has Ontario settled on what we do best? If so, here's what...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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54:17
Brian Schmidt of Vineland Estates and Bill Schnee, Recording Engineer to the Stars
This week is Part One of my interview with Brian Schmidt of Vineland Estates. Brian talks about his 33 years in the business, the VQA and the viability of wine making in Ontario. This week I provide a glimpse of what is to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:12:22
Adam Lowy from Cloudsley Cellars and The Kings are here to talk Switchin' to Glide
This week I speak with Adam Lowy of Cloudsley Cellars about his passions, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We sit outside at Cloudsley on a perfect summer day to discuss Adam's take on non-interventive winemaking (sorry about the noise ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:50
A visit with Winemaker Kelly Mason, and Part 2 of my interview with Dave Di Martino
This week I found myself in Beamsville at the Maison Mason with winemaker Kelly Mason talking about (that extra 3 hours it would seem she needs to add to each day) just to get it all done! We talked and tasted very delicious wines. Als...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:17:30
Partake Brewing Founder Ted Fleming and CREEM Magazine's Dave DiMartino
This week we take a left turn and go “ hops-and-barley-based non-alc” as I speak with Founder and CEO Ted Fleming of PARTAKE Brewing about the long road to market placement and viability. Also this week is part one of m...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:54