The Connected Table Live

Wine may be one of Switzerland's best-kept secrets. 98% of Swiss wines stay in the country for consumption. Gilles Besse, Oenologist at Domaine Jean René Germanier in the Valais region near the Rhone River, provides an overview of Swiss wines and his winery. Joseph Herzog is 8th generation family member of Royal Wine Company, His ancestor, Philip Herzog, supplied fine wines to Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz-Joseph, who bestowed him the title Baron. The Herzogs are leaders in kosher fine wines.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Only one of a handful of women Cellarmasters in Champagne, Floriane Eznack has served as Head Winemaker for Champagne Jacquart since 2011. Floriane works with a cooperative of 1800 grape growers in 60 villages and oversees blending and daily taste-testing for Jacquart's signature Mosaïque Collection (Brut, Extra Brut, Rosé) and Blanc de Blancs, Jacquart produces a modern-style champagne dominated by the Chardonnay grape in its blends, and with longer aging- 5 to 6 years for vintage winesThis show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Georgia is a stunning, but little-known country with one of the oldest wine making traditions and a cuisine that is vibrant and varied by region. Food writer and photojournalist, Carla Capalbo, takes us on a culinary and cultural journey in "Tasting Georgia: A Food and Wine Journey in the Caucasus." Cooking teacher and food writer, Hsaio-Ching Chou explains simple essentials to prepare Chinese dishes in "Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More."This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

One of the nation's top mixologists, Adam Seger is Chief Bartender/Corporate Sommelier for iPic Theaters and The Tuck Room, with locations in New York City, Houston, Miami and Los Angeles. He also produces Hum, a hibiscus-based American botanical spirit. South Carolina native and NYC Resident Ali Rosen is host/founder of the IACP Award Winning TV seres "PotLuck with Ali Rosen"(nominated for an Emmy Award) and author of "Bring It! Tried and True Recipes for Potlucks and Casual Entertaining."This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen are award-winning journalists known as the World Wine Guys, whose articles on wine and travel appear in Wine Enthusiast Magazine. They are co-authors with Kevin Zraly of Red Wine. Other books include Wines of California and Wines of the Southern Hemisphere. Daniel Johnnes is Wine Director for Daniel Boulud's Dinex Group of restaurants and a founder of Le Paulée, a celebration of Burgundy, and La Fete du Champagne. He’s recipient of 2 James Beard Foundation Awards.

Chef/Restaurateur Seamus Mullen owns two restaurants in New York City inspired by his years living and cooking Spain: Tertulia and El Colmado. An avid cyclist, Seamus embraced wellness and changed his diet to help alleviate his rheumatoid arthritis. He is author of Real Food Heals. and Hero Food. Vintner Roberto Di Filippo owns Cantina Di Filippo in Umbria and La Sapata in Romania's Delta region. Roberto discusses his approach to organic and biodynamic farming including the use of draft horses.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

The New York Times named New Orleans and Chattanooga among the Top 52 Places to Visit in 2018. Two restaurant couples from each city join us. Louisianans Samantha and Cody Carroll -"The Cajun Aces"- own Sac-a-Lait in New Orleans and Hot Tails in New Roads, both rooted in Cajun cuisine. Karen and Lawton Haygood own 3 restaurants in Chattanooga: Sugar's Ribs, Sidetrack and The Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar. Each discuss their approach to cooking with southern ingredients and making okra edible.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Carlos Pardo Figueroa, Culinary Educator and Executive Chef for the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, discusses Peru's superfoods, traditions and the diversity of cuisines, from the Andes to the Amazon to Nikkei and Chinese influences. Born and raised in Lima, he oversees the menu for the Sumaq Machu Picchu's renowned Qunuq Restaurant featuring locally sourced produce. This family owned luxury hotel at the foothills of Machu Picchu is a restful retreat and base for exploring the area's natural beauty.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Born in the heart of the Prosecco region, Enore Ceola grew up on a winery bordering the Friuli and Veneto regions of Italy. After a brief career as a civil engineer, he took a job at Mionetto USA in 1997 and worked his way up to become CEO and Managing Director. He reflects on his career, Mionetto's 130- year history in the DOCG Prosecco region and the growth and popularity of Prosecco in the U.S.A. And he explains the differences in different styles and designations of Prosecco.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Laura Bianchi's family-owned and operated Castello di Monsanto owns the largest reserves of Chianti Classico in Tuscany and was the first in the appellation to produce a Chianti Classico Cru. Laura discusses Monsanto's history and its iconic single estate Il Poggio, produced only in the best vintage years. Director of Bar Operations for Major Food Group, Thomas Waugh discusses his cocktail program at The Pool Room Lounge, a stylish hot spot tucked behind The Pool Room restaurant in Manhattan.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Raffaele Boscaini, 7th generation member of the family who oversees Masi Agricola, one of Valpolicella's most esteemed wine producers, discusses their production of Amarone and "supervenetian" Campofiorin. Raffaele serves as General Coordinator of Masi Technical Group in charge of wine production and innovation. France's only female Master of Wine, Isabel Legeron is author of "Natural Wine," and Founder of RAW Wine Fair, which spotlights natural, organic and biodynamic wines around the world.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Vintner Susan Sokol-Blosser recollects how she and then-husband Bill drove cross-country in a camper to Oregon in the 1970s to plant vines and make wine (with no experience). Today, Sokol-Blosser is an esteemed organic winery known for world-class Pinot Noir. Her memoir is The Vineyard Years. Matilde Poggi, owner of Le Fraghe in Bardolino near Lake Garda, discusses her Chiaretto, Garganega and Bardolino wines and role as President of the Federation of the Independent Italian Winegrowers.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Modernist Bread is a five volume book on the science and art of bread-baking. Chef Francisco Migoya, coauthor with Nathan Myhrvold, founder of The Cooking Lab, discusses how the basic elements of bread baking: flour, water, yeast and salt are impacted by location, temperature and other factors. Brigitte and Alain Cazottes, proprietors of Domaine Des Terrisses in the historic appellation of Gaillac in southwest France, discuss the indigenous grapes and styles of wine produced in the region.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Ilaria Petitto, Managing Director for Donnachiara Winery, located in the town of Montefalcione in southern Italy's Campania region, discusses the her family's winery, named after grandmother, Chiara, and the region's native grapes used to produce their wines. New York meets Tuscany: Actress Debi Mazar and husband, Chef Gabriele Corcos, host Cooking Channel's "Extra Virgin," and own The Tuscan Gun restaurant in Brooklyn. They discuss their book, "Super Tuscan" and the joy of cooking together. This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Federica Zeni is 6th generation family member of Zeni winery (est 1870) located in the Bardolino region near Italy's Lake Garda. Here, local wines include Chiaretto Italian dry rosé and Bardolino red. Their nearby estate in Valpolicella produces Valpolicella di Ripasso and Amarone. Authors Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg discuss the creative process of being a chef from their book, "Kitchen Creativity." They interviewed over 100 chefs about their approach to staying at the top of their game.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).