EVERYTHING WE RECOMMEND,
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Books, guests, tools, and travel picks from the world of wine — curated as we go. Check back often, this page grows with every episode.
Featured Wine Brands
Podcast Guests
Winemakers, sommeliers, and experts featured on the show — with links to learn more about them.
Victoria Pelletier
A Journey of Resilience, Leadership & Success
In this episode, Victoria Pelletier opens up about her unique background and the experiences that shaped her into a successful corporate executive and author.
From riding bikes in her neighborhood as a child to taking on leadership roles at an early age, Victoria’s story is one of resilience and determination. She shares insights into how her upbringing influenced her drive for education and success.
Victoria also discusses her early jobs, including working in a hair salon at just 11 years old, and the valuable lessons she learned about leadership and empathy.
With a powerful message about overcoming adversity, she emphasizes the importance of education and the motivation to rise above challenging circumstances.
Tune in to hear more about her inspiring journey and the new book she has coming out this September!
A Journey of Resilience, Leadership & Success
In this episode, Victoria Pelletier opens up about her unique background and the experiences that shaped her into a successful....
Gino Santos — Premium Blend
President of Premium Blend Cocktails. Gino breaks down the legal business concept behind wine-based spirits that let beer-and-wine venues serve....
Antonino Li Brizzi — “Anto”
Founder of CLINQ ZERO. Anto’s story begins in Sicily, where his family ran a bakery and pizzeria and bread was....
Justin Ennis
We’re excited to welcome Justin Ennis, Senior Director of Winemaking at @freestonevineyards to The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast. With....
A Story About Pizza
Erica D’Arcangelo — Author of A Story About Pizza and My Big Loud Italian Christmas
The true story behind A Story About Pizza — how her grandfather’s dream became a 65-year family tradition.
- Turning burnout into creativity: how Erica used marketing and storytelling to quadruple the family business.
- From TikTok to tradition — how a viral video brought generations together.
- Secrets to the perfect pizza dough and why simple ingredients make the best meals.
- The art of pairing Lambrusco Frizzante and Margherita pizza.
- Family, food, and purpose — why “passion rises best when you keep it in the family.”
Fun Facts
- The first pizza delivery was made for a queen in 1889.
- Italy has over 34,000 pizzerias.
- About 70% of the world’s wine is still made by family-run businesses.
Where to Find Erica
Books: A Story About Pizza, Pietro’s Pizza, Pietro’s Pizza Toppings, My Big Loud Italian Christmas
astoryaboutpizza.com — Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart
Travel Resources
Wine regions, tasting rooms, and trip-planning tips worth bookmarking.
Region guides, tasting room roundups, and travel features from one of the most trusted names in wine. Start here when
Browse and book tasting appointments across Napa, Sonoma, and wine regions nationwide. One calendar instead of a dozen winery websites
Itineraries, city guides, and practical trip-planning advice written by locals and wine travel experts. Good for building an actual route.
The Toolkit
Resources
Recommended Books
Reads we’ve loved, from winemaker memoirs to no-nonsense guides.
Maryse Chevriere’s illustrations — a little figure she simply calls “my little dude.” He’s intentionally universal, someone anyone can see themselves
Rosé is the wine that has experienced the most progress in recent years. It is inclusive, unsnobbish, and is a
Why Ideas Get Ignored & How to Win the Yes Influence isn’t persuasion. It’s an economic exchange – and pricing
Wine Tools
Apps, gadgets, and gear that make wine easier to enjoy.
Other Links
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Other Links
Anything else worth your five minutes.
The Wine Journal
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