In Episode #19 of “Live The Good Life” we introduce you to the world of pipes and pipe tobacco.  In this episode, my brother (Co-Host Adam Diaz) and I provide you with some basic information on how to enjoy pipes and pipe tobacco, including different pipe sizes and designs, how to light your pipe, and also how to store your tobacco.  We will guide you step-by-step, through the process of how to load your tobacco and prepare your pipe for smoking.  We’ll pair our pipe tobacco experience with a delicious California port-style wine and talk about the flavors we are capturing.  Finally, we’ll end the episode by showing you how to clean your pipe after you’re done, so it’s ready for the next time you want to enjoy some pipe tobacco.  Episode #19 is filmed on-location at Adam’s house.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....

In Episode 18 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz records himself in a solo episode, guiding you step-by-step, through the process of how to prepare his Cajun, pan-fried shrimp.  This recipe is fast, simple to cook, and can be prepared as an hors d’oeuvre/appetizer or as a main entrée.  This recipe is something my family and friends really enjoy, and I’m sure you’ll impress the guests at your next dinner party, with this delicious plate.  The meal is paired with a delicious white wine from Austria, a 2020 Grüner Veltliner.  The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....

In Episode 17 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz records his brother and Co-Host - Adam Diaz as he guides you step-by-step, in demonstrating how to prepare his amazing fried & baked potatoes with grilled USDA prime ribeyes.  He will show you how to create a new glaze for his steaks and then we'll pair our meal with some outstanding Red Mountain wines.  After dinner, we will choose some high-end cigars to pair with an amazing local port-style wine to end the evening.  So let’s get this started…..   The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....

In Episode 16 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews a winery owner, an outstanding winemaker, a culinary expert, a wine historian, and a whiskey distiller….all in one human body!  We’ll be discussing his experiences in the wine industry, his knowledge about Washington wine history, his wine making approach and some insights into some delicious wine pairing recipes.  My guest is JJ Compeau, the owner and winemaker of Narratif Winery & Northwest Wine Collaborative located in Prosser, Washington. The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....

In Episode 15 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz records his brother and Co-Host - Adam Diaz as he guides you step-by-step, in demonstrating how to prepare his amazing fried rice.  In addition, he will show you how to create a simple but delicious steak marinade and then he’ll provide his grilling tips and prepare an absolutely delicious meal you can easily follow, to impress your friends and family.  So let’s get this started…. .   The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....

In Episode 14 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Justin Michaud, of Coyote Canyon Winery.   This year, Justin was a recipient of one of Washington State’s Fantastic Four “Best” Winemakers of the Year.  He is the winemaker for Coyote Canyon Winery located in Prosser, Washington.  He’s been in the wine business since 2001 and has created quite the pedigree along the way.  In performing some due diligence on my next guest, I became even more interested in his story after finding out we had a connection outside of wine.  I’ve been visiting Coyote Canyon Winery for years and I always leave happy.  This interview is a refreshing chat where we learn about his award winning winemaking style and what he has planned in the future.    The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....

In Episode 13 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Shae Frichette, of Frichette Winery.   We will be talking about Red Mountain wines, and in particular, Shae's lineup of personally crafted wines.  With over a decade of experience co-owning and operating a family-owned winery located smack in the middle of the Red Mountain AVA, we will get acquainted with Shae’s take on wine, her approach to wine making and the latest news from Red Mountain.  In addition, we’ll be discussing upcoming tasting room events and we’ll learn lots more about the latest releases from Frichette Winery.  Shae is a true friend of the Live the Good Life Podcast, and hosting her is a real privilege.  Be sure to listen in, as Shae is a dynamic personality and a real mover and shaker in the Northwest Wine Industry.   The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....

In Episode 12 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Jeff Andrews, of Andrews Family Vineyards.  Our focus is on the Horse Heaven Hills AVA, a beautiful and expansive viticultural region of Southeast Washington wine country.  With over 17,000 acres of vineyards, this appellation makes up over 25% of the planted wine grapes in Washington State!  Jeff, along with previous generations of his family, have played a key role in farming and growing world class fruit from this AVA.  Andrews Family Vineyards own and farm over 1300 acres of vineyards and over the years have provided the fruit for some of Washington’s most coveted, delicious and award-winning wines ever crafted.  Recently, Jeff embarked on a new project, and assembled a team of experts with a mission of crafting pre-eminent wines that compete with, and even surpass in quality, high-end wines from France, Italy and other renowned wine growing regions.  I personally have become a huge fan of Trothe Wines and how the Andrews Family is taking the luxury wine market by storm here in Washington.    The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....

In Episode 11 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz interviews Jenn Nance, a long-time Pacific Northwest wine expert and former Executive Director of the Red Mountain AVA Alliance.  We will chat about wines and current issues facing the wine industry.  In addition, we will learn about her latest venture in creating a company, and we’ll discover how she’s continuing to support, promote and enhance the Pacific NW Wine industry.  I’ve known Jenn for well over a decade and I’m excited that she and her family are back in Washington after a brief hiatus in our nation’s heartland.  Jenn is the CEO and co-owner (with her husband Christian) of JNC Wine Industries, Inc. located in West Richland.  She’s managed wine tasting rooms and wine clubs, is an expert Wine Educator and one of my favorite people in the wine industry.   The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....

In Episode 10 of "Live the Good Life", Host Aaron Diaz and his brother, Co-Host Adam Diaz review 4 different cigars and pair these cigars with 4 different drinks.  We'll also show you how we prepare our cigars before we smoke.  We hope you enjoy this episode as we provide our insights on these award winning cigars and delicious libations.  This episode is an experiment for us, as we recorded the bulk of this podcast outside of the studio on my back patio where we typically smoke.  Stay tuned for some great cigar and paired libation perspectives and information!The official website for this podcast is: https://livethegoodlife.buzzsprout.com. For more of "Live the Good Life", you can find us on Instagram and Facebook at aaronswinechronicles, or online at https://www.aaronswinechronicles.com. And for a video-podcast version of this episode, visit my YouTube channel at: @aaronswinechronicles6666.Thank you for listening, and remember, wherever you go, whenever you can, always live the good life! - Until next time....