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Podcast: Dusty Baker and Chik & Polly Brenneman from Baker Family Wines

Baseball superstar, 3 time manager of the year, and World Series champ Dusty Baker got interested in wine courtesy of Hall of Famer Willie Stargell who told him about wine while trying to pick him off first base! Dustry, along with vitners Chik Brenneman, and Polly Brenneman talk with Brent about California winemaking. Dustry tells Brent about making a special wine for Dusty’s friend and teammate Hank Aaron, eating too much steak in Chicago, and pairing Dusty’s wine with seafood and sausage! [Ep 399]

About the Author

Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides on Destination Eat Drink, including several in Italy. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms and is distributed by the Radio Misfits Podcast Network.

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