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Cristaldi's Crush

Cristaldi's Crush

Written by: Cristaldi & Co
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Renowned wine critic and journalist Jonathan Cristaldi takes an unconventional and irreverent approach to interviewing the most interesting people in the world of adult beverages, topped off with a healthy twist of lifestyle advice.

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Episodes
  • Rebekah Wineburg (Quintessa Winery)

    Rebekah Wineburg (Quintessa Winery)
    May 16 2025

    In this episode of Cristaldi's Crush, Jonathan and Rebekah Wineburg of Quintessa Winery discuss not only her chemist "origin story" and the ins and outs of winemaking but everything from Mel Brooks to the Pope, spiders, fantasy novels, and the best burger in Napa.
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    31 mins
  • Des Echavarrie (Scale Wine Group)

    Des Echavarrie (Scale Wine Group)
    Apr 18 2025

    In this episode of Cristaldi's Crush, Jonathan and Des Echavarrie of Scale Wine drink world-class champagne as they shoot the breeze on everything from health and wellness in the world of wine to eating "raw" hotdogs.
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    39 mins
  • Brandon Sparks-Gillis

    Brandon Sparks-Gillis
    Feb 18 2025

    In this inaugural episode of Cristaldi's Crush, Jonathan's on location with the fascinating and erudite Brandon Sparks-Gillis, co-owner and vigneron at Dragonette Cellars in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara, California.
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    42 mins
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