Travel

Perils for Pedestrians

This episode is currently not viewable online.

We visit Memphis, Tennessee. A new bike-ped path on a railroad bridge over the Mississippi River. Public space improvements in the Medical District. A meeting of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. A few words from the mayor.

Wine Country at Work - Wine Makers Edition

This episode is currently not viewable online.

A question that tour guides hear often is 'how do you become a winemaker?" To answer that in part host Ralph DeAmicis visits the wine making program at Napa Valley College. In the first half of the episode Ralph narrates a little history and perspective about how the program fits into this important wine making region. In the second part we follow the teachers and students through taking the wine and skins off an extended soak and pressing the juice. Produced by Ralph & Lahni DeAmicis and Space and Time TV. www.spaceandtime.com.

Wine Country at Work - The Naked Wine Angels

This episode is currently not viewable online.

Wine is a big business sold in many venues and one of the newest is a hybrid wine club/ wine maker cooperative that is only possible due to the internet. In the first segment Ralph & Lahni de Amicis, the hosts and tour guides explain about the various business models used in wine country, and in the second segment Ralph interviews Mary Gavin from Naked Wines, a departure from traditional wine selling models.

Wine Country at Work - Visiting Regusci Winery

This episode is currently not viewable online.

The building at the heart of this family winery dates back to the late 1800's. They are famous for their location and their hospitality. This very entertaining interview with their team offers wonderful insights into what makes a successful winery tasting work for both the customers and the staff.

Wine Country at Work - Wine Tasting 101

This episode is currently not viewable online.

Ralph de Amicis is a top wine tour guide in the two top wine destinations in the world, Napa and Sonoma. Over the years from visiting wineries with his clients he had learned a thing or two about what makes a wine tasting enjoyable and educational. He share some of that here and follows that up with some insights about wine grapes based on clients questions, and finally a look at enjoying sparkling wines.

Wine Country at Work - Napa Walking Tour

This episode is currently not viewable online.

Napa is known for being a famous producer of wine and yet its history goes far beyond that. One of the towns great performing historians is tour guide and actor George Webber, who has created numerous characters, both fictional and historic to tell the fascinating story of Napa and Sonoma. This half hour interview in Napa with host Ralph de Amicis is filled with interesting insights about the region and the work of an actor/tour guide.

Wine Country at Work - Napa Wine Train

This episode is currently not viewable online.

This rolling museum/restaurant rolls up the beautiful Napa Valley twice daily, but what goes on behind the scenes, with these antique cars hosting visitors from throughout the world is a whirl of well organize activity. Ralph starts of in the train yard among the repair crews, moves into the big commercial kitchen, and then travels up the valley splitting his time between compact kitchen, work areas, dining cars and platforms. It is a wonderful, graceful relaxing trip.