8/27 Advanced Sommelier Josiah Baldivino
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery Hi everyone @KeeperColl @JosiahBaldivino @BayGrape looking forward to another great #SommChat!
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl .@cecchiwinery look forward to your questions for @JosiahBaldivino @baygrape #SommChat
Welcome 2 #SommChat every1! Tell UR friends 2 join us 2 hear from Advanced #Sommelier Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino @baygrape#WW
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino Thanks for having me @KeeperColl #SommChat! Excited to be here--bright and early. Feel like I'm on a tech version of early morning show.
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino I woke up early so y'all better shout out your questions! Feel like I'm in the hot seat! #SommChat @KeeperColl
Sip on This Juice @amylieberfarb @RachelVoorhees Cheers Rachel xo ...happy to see ya! We got to raise a glass soon! @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl @BayGrape #SommChat
Rachel Voorhees @RachelVoorhees @amylieberfarb Yes we do! Been SO busy & now harvest has started! @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl @BayGrape #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl @BayGrape #SommChat My phone is blowing up so much right now I feel like Kanye
Rachel Voorhees @RachelVoorhees @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl @BayGrape Probably more so than Kanye! #SommChat
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery Before we start, I hope you all are doing OK after that awful earthquake @JosiahBaldivino! @KeeperColl
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino @cecchiwinery @KeeperColl We're good, thank you! #SommChat
Specialty Food Assn. @craftcarejoy @JosiahBaldivino @cecchiwinery @KeeperColl good to hear that! #SommChat
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery Good to hear, saw so many scary photos @JosiahBaldivino! @KeeperColl #SommChat
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl We’d like to introduce you to Advanced #Sommelier @JosiahBaldivino @baygrape #SommChat #WW
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl Let's start talking #wine with Advanced #Sommelier @JosiahBaldivino @baygrape #WW #SommChat
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl Q. @JosiahBaldivino Tell us about @BayGrape – your new #wine shop & tasting bar in #Oakland. #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @KeeperColl @BayGrape We'll do classes, guided tastings-not really a bar, more a place to share a bottle,learn, meet neighbors #SommChat
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery Any up and coming markets you are looking to stock @JosiahBaldivino? @KeeperColl #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @cecchiwinery @KeeperColl under-radar regions? supporting E Europe hard. Love stuff from @BlueDanubeWine, sold tons of Terzano #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino @cecchiwinery @KeeperColl It's great to see small producers there getting love
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery I see you have a fair share of Italian wine, which Italian wine region is your favorite and why @JosiahBaldivino? @KeeperColl #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino @cecchiwinery @KeeperColl #SommChat Favorite? Depends on mood/day but right now I'm digging Sicily. Tami Frappato is the jam on a hot day
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery Frappato's becoming very popular among Italian wine experts @JosiahBaldivino nice jam. @KeeperColl #SommChat
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl @JosiahBaldivino Q. fr Shy #SommChat tweep WILL you focus on only certain #wine regions on the shelves @baygrape? #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @KeeperColl @baygrape #SommChat No, we have wines from all around the world. We love all types of wine and sell something for everyone.
Sip on This Juice @amylieberfarb Q. How did you come to work with Michael Mina? @JosiahBaldivino #wine #winelover #SommChat @KeeperColl
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @amylieberfarb @KeeperColl #SommChat Met @rajatparr in NY @terroirNY & when moved back West reached out to him to see if he needed help
Sip on This Juice @amylieberfarb I hear your new spot @BayGrape focus: smaller producers #wine. Q. Any great #Sonoma labels to mention? #SommChat @JosiahBaldivino
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @amylieberfarb #SommChat @baygrape Salinia, Littorai, Megan Glaab doing Lost & Found, Arnot-Roberts, all friends making really good juice
Rachel Voorhees @RachelVoorhees @JosiahBaldivino You should check out @ThrallsWine Pinot Noir too. Small production, unfined/unfiltered #SommChat @amylieberfarb @BayGrape
Sip on This Juice @amylieberfarb @RachelVoorhees Couldn't agree more Rachel!#ThrallsWine is lovely #PinotNoir #SommChat @JosiahBaldivino @ThrallsWine @BayGrape
Thralls Wine @ThrallsWine @RachelVoorhees @JosiahBaldivino @amylieberfarb @BayGrape Thanks for the rec, Rachel! Let me know how I can help, Josiah
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino @RachelVoorhees @ThrallsWine @amylieberfarb @BayGrape Sweet, will do! #SommChat
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl Q. @JosiahBaldivino What inspired U & UR wife @StevieStacionis to open @BayGrape in #oakland #California ? #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @KeeperColl ...Started talking ideas, felt like it was meant to be. Really hard decision bc I loved my job @MichaelMinaSF... #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. #SommChat @KeeperColl @MichaelMinaSF but sometimes u gotta have balls to go for it!
Carl Corsi @knowvino .@KeeperColl @JosiahBaldivino In the ‘90s I was the #Somm at Aqua. Is #wine storage/stocking still big a problem? #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @knowvino @KeeperColl #SommChat LOL, absolutely. Felt like I was doing Crossfit every service running up/downstairs to get wine!
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl Q. fr #SommChat tweep - what is the hardest thing you have faced in opening @BayGrape and making the change from an employer?
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @KeeperColl @BayGrape You start to care about things you normally wouldn't think about. Such as: is your toilet clean?! #SommChat
Jaime smith @ridesmith @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl @BayGrape big ups to your great success my friend, you 2 are inspirational!
Bay Grape @BayGrape “@ridesmith: @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl @BayGrape big ups to your great success my friend, you 2 are inspirational!” Heart You
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl @ridesmith @BayGrape What up dude! Weisebaden 38 trocken! #SommChat
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery What's your favorite social media site that gets the word out the best for @Baygrape? @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @cecchiwinery @Baygrape @KeeperColl #SommChat Each forum really has its own audience; we use all to engage everyone.
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery Interesting, how does the communication differ when selling niche wines @JosiahBaldivino? @KeeperColl #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @cecchiwinery @KeeperColl #SommChat Really helps 1st to have cool people who are open to trying new wines... @adamspoint @0aklandish
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @cecchiwinery @KeeperColl #SommChat ...then, being approachable enough for ppl to not feel intimidated. be chill about it.
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery No snobbery @JosiahBaldivino ;-) @KeeperColl #SommChat #mottooftheday
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery I loved the inside shots of @BayGrape on Instagram, looks cool @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl #SommChat
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery How about an exchange: you work our vendemmia in Maremma, we work in your store? @BayGrape @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @cecchiwinery @BayGrape @KeeperColl Haha this sounds awesome. Just know that you also have to walk our dog Napoleon. #SommChat
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery No problemo @JosiahBaldivino if you don't mind walking my Florentine yellow lab, Macintosh II @BayGrape @KeeperColl #SommChat....
Douglas Trapasso @demilove @KeeperColl - Do you have a passion outside of wine that maybe helps you understand/appreciate world of wine more? - #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @demilove @KeeperColl #SommChat Eating my wife's food? @StevieStacionis
Dan Fredman @dfredman @JosiahBaldivino “Give the people what they want” or give them what they _should_ want? @KeeperColl @BayGrape #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @dfredman @KeeperColl @BayGrape Ooh, feel like I'm on @theviewtv! ...#SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @dfredman @KeeperColl @BayGrape Give what they want 1st, gain trust; then offer new fun alternatives #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @KeeperColl @BayGrape ...but more importantly the list has to fit your neighborhood/clientele. Give the people what they want! #SommChat
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl Q. @JosiahBaldivino How do you select #wines for UR #wine shop @BayGrape in #oakland #California ? #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @KeeperColl @BayGrape #SommChat Much like building a list in a restaurant. Wanna have depth and breadth...
Blinded By The Bite! @BlindedBite Q for @BayGrape -Will there be any kind of community fundraiser to help residents & wineries hardest hit in #Napa?? Can you share #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. #SommChat @BlindedBite @BayGrape We're raising donations for the @matthiassonwine's all week, also showing their wine @ our Thurs tasting
Blinded By The Bite! @BlindedBite @JosiahBaldivino @BayGrape @matthiassonwine @StevieStacionis - Gotta support! It's our community regardless of where located! #SommChat #WW
Blinded By The Bite! @BlindedBite @JosiahBaldivino @BayGrape @matthiassonwine - Is info on your website? If so would live to help spread the word #SommChat #WW
StevieStacionis @StevieStacionis @JosiahBaldivino @BlindedBite @BayGrape @matthiassonwine Here is info on our tastings with notes about Thursday! http://www.baygrapewine.com/pages?cache=false&preview_key=9b7479c1637454ffc6d4ec0427d4b03e …
Blinded By The Bite! @BlindedBite @Hawk_Wakawaka @JosiahBaldivino @BayGrape @matthiassonwine @StevieStacionis - Thanks will share across my social channels to help support!
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @BlindedBite @BayGrape @matthiassonwine Wow, cool of you! I'll get @StevieStacionis to get on that! #SommChat
Wakawaka WineReviews @Hawk_Wakawaka @BlindedBite @JosiahBaldivino @BayGrape @matthiassonwine @StevieStacionis Here's a look at Napa + where to help http://wakawakawinereviews.com/2014/08/27/how-to-help-drinknapa-napastrong/ …
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl #SommChat MT @delectable: Shipping on us 4 all #Napa wines available thru our app. #drinknapa support Napa vintners! http://delectable.com/drinknapa
Andy Phillips @AndyOnFarmWine: @KeeperColl @JosiahBaldivino @StevieStacionis @BayGrape what is you opinion of southern oregon wine? #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @KeeperColl @AndyOnFarmWine Want to learn more about it! Really excited about OR & love how their so supportive of each other #SommChat
Andy Phillips @AndyOnFarmWine @KeeperColl @JosiahBaldivino @StevieStacionis @BayGrape what is your top selling wine?
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @AndyOnFarmWine @KeeperColl Right now mags of Schnaitmann "Evoe!" Rosé Württemburg 2012 @ $30 #partystarter #gettinhotinhurrr #SommChat
Sandy Wasserman CS @SandyWasserman Q. @JosiahBaldivino Do you have any desire to make wine? If so where & what? #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @SandyWasserman 1 day yeah it'd be rad. We have a backyard @BayGrape I might plan some vines & create Oakland's 1st Grand Cru! #SommChat
Stephanie Miskew CSW @StephanieMiskew @JosiahBaldivino @SandyWasserman @BayGrape Love that idea:) #rad #SommChat @KeeperColl #OaklandGrandCru
DLynn Proctor @WineauxDLynnP Q: @JosiahBaldivino, what will be your approach to the community around you to keep consumers engaged and coming to @baygrape. #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @WineauxDLynnP @baygrape DLynn What up! Classes, CSA pick-ups will be great way to keep neighbors meeting each other, learning #SommChat
Devon Broglie, MS @dbrogues What has been the most pleasant “surprise” of being a small biz owner? @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @dbrogues @KeeperColl Getting to make out with my wife @StevieStacionis in the store. #SommChat
Melanie @vinogger Hello from #SF CA where I write about #wine #food & #travel on http://vinogger.com sorry I'm late #SommChat
Stephanie Miskew CSW @StephanieMiskew @JosiahBaldivino @dfredman @KeeperColl @BayGrape @theviewtv How do you find the balance between familiar names & new discoveries? #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @StephanieMiskew @KeeperColl #SommChat Be open to new things, stock what you're stoked on. Plenty of wines out there to discover/refresh
Stephanie Miskew CSW @StephanieMiskew @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl Yes, much easier to sell what you're passionate about:) #SommChat #ww #wine
Charles Comm PR @CharlesComm Excited to see @BayGrape open @josiahbaldivino! Why did you choose Oak? What trends do you see happening there? @KeeperColl #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @CharlesComm @KeeperColl Chose Oak bc we live here. Ppl support each other HUGE, are excited to try new things, build community #SommChat
Sandy Wasserman CS @SandyWasserman Q. @JosiahBaldivino Any wine trends you see in Bay area that we can expect to see in other parts of country? #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @SandyWasserman #SommChat California wine continues to rep big time, exciting time to be here.
Andy Phillips @AndyOnFarmWine: @JosiahBaldivino @KeeperColl do you sell more cremant, cava, project or champagne?
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @KeeperColl @AndyOnFarmWine Cremant so far. Also big takers on Lambrusco and Bugey-Cerdon! Oak-town rocks. We got you covered. #SommChat
Rita Jammet @CaravelleChamp @JosiahBaldivino hi! any major differences among NY or CA wine lovers? #SommChat @KeeperColl
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @CaravelleChamp @KeeperColl Rita! NY def has more of European palate. CA drinks Europe but also sways toward hometown heroes #SommChat
Rita Jammet @CaravelleChamp @JosiahBaldivino Thank you Josiah! and kudos to you and @StevieStacionis on the opening, see you soon, miss you both! @KeeperColl #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino @CaravelleChamp @StevieStacionis @KeeperColl Miss you too!
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl Q. @JosiahBaldivino What is the best piece of #wine advice you would give a #wine consumer & why? #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino A. @KeeperColl Don't be afraid 2 ask Qs. u can never look "dumb." Start to learn to describe what u like. Come to class @BayGrape #SommChat
KeeperCollection @KeeperColl If anyone missed some of the chat today, remember we'll post an archive soon to http://bit.ly/1lUh55T for you to review later #SommChat
Josiah Baldivino @JosiahBaldivino Thanks y'all for the Qs! Look forward 2 emptying some bottles w/ you in the store @BayGrape soon. W/ <3 from Oakland #SommChat @KeeperColl
Cecchi Winery @cecchiwinery Fun time @JosiahBaldivino @BayGrape @KeeperColl thanks for another great #SommChat, off to get down in the kitchen!
Tia Butts @WineInkByTia @KeeperColl Sorry I missed you today @JosiahBaldivino ! Looking forward to visiting Bay Grape soon! #SommChat
