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Wine and Chocolate: Stories and Craft with Chris Gaither and Todd Masonis

Wine and Chocolate: Stories and Craft with Chris Gaither and Todd Masonis
December 24, 2024

Wine and chocolate may seem like simple pleasures, but for people like master sommelier Chris Gaither and Dandelion Chocolates co-founder Todd Masonis, they’re so much more. Chris sees wine as a way to bring people together to share stories and get in touch with the land and culture. Todd’s approach to chocolate focuses on traditional origins and fostering relationships with small farms. In Brian's conversations with both, we dive into how these everyday indulgences can connect us to people, places, history, and even ourselves.

Brian Lowery

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Brian Lowery is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and a social psychologist by training. He received his doctorate from UCLA in 2001 with a minor in statistical methods.

Chris Gaither

Chris Gaither

Sommelier
Chris Gaither

Chris Gaither is a Master Sommelier with over 20 years of experience in hospitality.

Todd Masonis

Todd Masonis

Chocolatier

Todd Masonis is the CEO and co-founder of Dandelion Chocolate, a San Francisco-based company specializing in making chocolate from scratch.

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