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LET'S PONDER WINE,
TOGETHER!Wine Ponder is a personable wine experience enjoyed by people around the world.
It is a global epicurean escape documented by two wine enthusiasts, with a particular appeal to food and wine.
They are on a fun mission to find the most exciting destinations, new wine experiences, emerging trends and sensations.
LAURENT JOUVIN
Wine & Lifestyle
Wine is the unstoppable heartbeat of our civilization. I respect, acknowledge, and honor the hardworking people who contribute relentlessly to the ongoing success of this wonderful and fascinating story. Stay humble and keep pondering!
STEVE JACOBSON
Wine & Friends
Wine has connected people through countless generations. From the initial sound of the cork pop to the final swallow, there is nothing like sharing a bottle of wine with the people you care for in your life. And that wine is only as good as the people you share it with. Cheers.
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As many of you are aware, Steve has been fortunate enough to win the WINE SPECTATOR Video Competition in 2022 and 2023. WINE SPECTATOR just announced that he has claimed the THREE-PEAT … His new musical parody wine video - I JUST WANT A ZINFANDEL - just took the Grand Prize of the 2024 WINE SPECTATOR VIDEO COMPETITION. Set to the tune of HAMILTON’s iconic song "HAMILTON," this video takes a closer look at the WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 WINES LIST. Join Steve as he toasts to the diverse world of wines and indulges in the joy of trying them all. For all those who voted for his video, a sincere thank you for your support!
Steve will be heading to The Big Apple for the WINE SPECTATOR NY Wine Experience in October. Winemakers from all over the world will be pouring their best wines over two-and-a-half days as Steve hobnobs with 1200 of his closest wine buddies.
WINE SPECTATOR wrote up a great article focusing on I JUST WANT A ZINFANDEL.
Being that this is the third and final video, the trio of stories is now complete! So here are the links to all three! Be sure to share them whenever you can! Cheers and thank you again!
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2022 Wine Spectator Video Grand Prize Winner
"Cabernet Tonight"
2023 Wine Spectator Video Grand Prize Winner
"Love The Wine You're With"
2024 Wine Spectator Video Grand Prize Winner
"I Just Want A Zinfandel"
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Check out Steve's latest 2-minute musical parody video, "I Just Want A Zinfandel," set to the tune of Hamilton’s iconic song "Hamilton." This video delves into the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines List for 2023, released in January 2024, highlighting the sole Zinfandel on the list, as well as other Zins, and celebrating other grape varietals. Join Steve in toasting to the diverse world of wines and the joy of exploring them. Cheers!
Find out how Steve won the Wine Spectator Video Contest two years in a row in this Wine Ponder Exclusive article. A must-read for aspiring contestants and wine enthusiasts alike.
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