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A Visit to LDV Winery in Southeast Arizona

This special episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" Show was recorded on Oct. 31, 2023 at LDV Winery's vineyard near Willcox in Southeast Arizona. Peggy Fiandaca and her winemaker husband talk about their wines and vineyard, and walk us through three tastings of their new Viogner which is currently aging in two types of French Oak barrels, and stainless steel. It's a fascinating process that shares the complexities of winemaking and vast variety of ever-changing flavor profiles as the wine ages. 
 
LDV Winery produces single-varietal wines wines produced from Rhone-varietal grapes - Viognier, Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah. You can taste the volcanic soils and mountain influence in each bottle. Visit their tasting room in Scottsdale or online here: https://ldvwinery.com/
 
You can hear Peggy Fiandaca every 1st Wednesday on the Big Blend Radio “Wine Time with Peggy” Show where she talks about wine pairings, wine tasting, different varietals, harvest season and vineyard happenings, wine terminology, and more. Follow the podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/wine-time-with-peggy

Prog Rock Artist Dave Kerzner - New Album “Heart Land Mines Vol. 1”

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Music Monday" show features acclaimed progressive artist Dave Kerzner who has just released his latest album “Heart Land Mines Vol. 1.” It’s an autobiographical concept album about leaving Los Angeles in the 90s after a breakup and driving cross country with a guitar to think, reflect and write songs.
The album is Kerzner’s fourth solo effort following up on his previous release “The Traveler.” It features an ensemble cast of musicians including:* Fernando Perdomo (Echo in the Canyon), * Matt Dorsey (Sound of Contact), * Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd), * Elliott Randall (Steely Dan), * Lyle Workman (Jellyfish, Beck), * Joe Deninzon (Kansas), and more.
Various versions of the album including a deluxe edition that include a surround sound Blu-Ray can be ordered here: http://sonicelements.bandcamp.com/merch  For more information visit http://www.davekerzner.com 
Special thanks to the National Parks Arts Foundation https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

Glynn Burrows - Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night in England

On, or about, the 5th of November every year, England celebrates the foiling of a plot, in 1605, to kill the King and Members of Parliament, which very nearly succeeded.
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows, owner of Norfolk Tours UK , who shares the history of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, and how Engalnd celebrates Bonfire Night. Read his article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/guy-fawkes-and-bonfire-night-in-england/ 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zJ9YEBdUh48 
Glynn Burrows appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um 
Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 

Ecologist Carl Safina - What Owls Know, What Humans Believe

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Show features ecologist Carl Safina, author of the new book “Alfie & Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe?”  
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xi4-yaYDwFU 
When Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they’d rescued, she’d be a temporary presence. But Alfie’s feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. Witnessing all the fine details of their feathered friend’s life offered Carl and Patricia a view of existence from Alfie’s perspective. Interwoven with Safina’s keen observations, insight, and reflections, "Alfie & Me" is a work of profound beauties and magical timing harbored within one upended year. More:  https://www.carlsafina.org/ 
This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Series that airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/ 
Follow the Nature Connection Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/bigblendradio-nature 

Haunted Louisiana on the Historic Jefferson Highway

This "Spooktacular" episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show features wild Louisiana ghost stories and some of the state's historic haunted sites you can visit in Natchtioches, Alexandria, and New Orleans. The Jefferson Highway Association originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This international highway is also known as “The Pines to the Palms Highway,” and runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana (or vice versa). More: https://jeffersonhighway.org/FEATURED GUESTS: - ARLENE GOULD - On the Board of Directors of the Jefferson Highway Association and Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau. More: https://natchitoches.com/- SHAYNE CREPPEL of Northwestern State University of Louisiana shares the legend and story of campus ghost Isabella. More: https://tinyurl.com/yc6hjcyh - SHIRLEY INGRAM from Alexandria / Pineville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau shares some fascinating haunted history from the region's plantations and historic lodgings. More: https://alexandriapinevillela.com/- KATHLEEN WALLS is a travel writer and author who has written three ghost books, one being "Hosts with Ghosts" that features some ghost stories from New Orleans. More: https://www.katywalls.com/ghost_books.htmlThe Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://tinyurl.com/yc2ur6mr 

Ward Heinrichs - When Should You Call an Employment Attorney?

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, California employment attorney Ward Heinrichs gives an overview of when to call an employment attorney. This conversation is for employers and employees. 
WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pO_RTnGwruE 
As an experienced employment attorney Ward Heinrichs handles many types of employment claims, including: pay disputes, sick leave, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, wrongful termination, class actions, labor commissioner hearings, unemployment hearings and more. Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/ 
Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here:  https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy 

Experience History and Culinary Delights in Gettysburg

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures" show with travel writer Debbie Stone, we hear about her experiences in Gettysburg, a place well known for its Civil War history. With its battlefield sites, museums, historical homes and landmarks, what many don’t realize about this charming Pennsylvania town, is that it’s also a hot spot for foodies. 
Read Debbie's stories on Gettysburg:- Immerse Yourself in History: https://tinyurl.com/5x4sfy5b - A Dynamic Food Scene: https://tinyurl.com/569hwfkr 
Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms 

Malcolm Bruce - Heavenly Cream Album

This episode of Big Blend Radio features composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Bruce who discusses the album "Heavenly Cream: An Acoustic Tribute to Cream." 
In 2018 and 2019 Malcolm was co-executive producer, arranger and performer for 'HEAVENLY CREAM', a project headed by Cream lyricist Pete Brown and recorded at Abbey Road Studios, which featured performances by Ginger Baker, Joe Bonamassa, Bobby Rush, Paul Rodgers, Deborah Bonham, Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Pee-Wee Ellis (James Brown), Abass Dodoo and many more. Produced by Rob Cass. The album along with a documentary, 'THE CREAM ACOUSTIC SESSIONS' will be released by Quarto Valley Records in November, 2023. 
HEAVENLY CREAM takes us on a magical journey -- traveling the brief course of the iconic band’s musical life -- back to the raw, stripped-down magic of the creativity of Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and Pete Brown. Passionately produced and mixed by Rob Cass, the new album will be released via Quarto Valley Records on November 3rd, 2023 on Double 180 Gram Limited Edition Cream-Colored Vinyl, CD and Digitally on all platforms and is now available for pre-order. More: https://quartovalleyrecords.com/ 
More about Malcolm's music https://www.malcolmbrucemusic.com/ 
Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/