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podcast· 56:03· Ep 63IWP Ep63 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 7 - The Wine Men - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep63 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 7 - The Wine Men - Today is part 7 and the conclusion of my series on the California Wine Association. This episode is titled “The Wine Men” If you’ve stuck around this long, I hope you enjoyed it. Today we’ll discuss some of the winemakers, blenders and tasters of the CWA. Those responsible for what was actually in the consumers glass. The CWA was run like a real business of the time so much of what we have are those business records but I want to try and piece a little together about the other side of the business. The people, their palettes and how the wine was made. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast
- podcast· 33:15· Ep 62
IWP Ep62 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 6 - The Dark Days - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep62 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 6 - The Dark Days. This is part 6 of my series on the California Wine Association. Last time we saw the CWA rebuild post earthquake and fire as they constructed the largest winery in the world, Winehaven, on the shores of San Francisco Bay. Despite that, they still gorged themselves on wineries and vineyards until it was too much and they had to get rid of them. The first true downturn of the CWA. During this time they also dealt with the deaths of the men that led the Association all those years. And then prohibition hit. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast Thanks.ht
- podcast· 58:51· Ep 61
IWP Ep61 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 5 - Winehaven - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep61 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 5 - Winehaven. This is part 5 in my series on the California Wine Association. “WineHaven” Last time we saw the CWA battle against the “Calamity” as the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire were called. Much of San Francisco was destroyed and the CWA suffered huge losses of wine, over 10 million gallons plus offices, cooperage, warehouses and cellars. The amount of wine in their country cellars throughout California, as well as some heroic action from members of the company would allow them to continue. But the rebuilding and a short 1906 crop would place added pressure on Morgan. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/Indi
- podcast· 1h 14m· Ep 60
IWP Ep60 Jeff and John Perlegos - Perlegos Family Wine Co.
We’re going to take a quick break from the California Wine Association series to talk with the Perlegos Brothers, Jeff and John about Perlegos Family wines. You’ve probably had wines made from their grapes by Maître De Chai, Fields Family, Bedrock, Haarmeyer, Sandlands and Sabelli Frish. Since 2020 they have been producing their own wines. Most from fruit they farm and others from some of the best growers in Lodi. The wines are balanced with moderate alcohols and bright acids. We talk about their upbringing and Greek heritage, their Stampede and Cherry house vineyards, why they started producing their own wines and the Assyrtiko plantings they farm. We recorded this episode at the Lodi Wine Commission offices and the Lodi Visitors Center. It’s a great place to try and to purchase wines from Perlegos and other small Lodi producers that might not have a public tasting room. Find thier wines at Perlegoswine.com and follow them at instagram.com/perlegos_wine Follow the podcast at
- podcast· 49:30· Ep 59
IWP Ep59 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 4 - The Calamity Edition - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep59 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 4 - The Calamity Edition. Today is part 4 in my series on the California Wine Association. “The Calamity Edition” Last time we saw the CWA gobble up their competitors after the end of the wine wars. They absorbed wineries, vineyards and wine houses. When they couldn’t purchase the entire company, they would get half. Allowing companies to operate with the veil of independence would keep the antitrust folks away. It was all fair game and they came out with control of over 2/3rds of the wine in the state. Today we see how they do in a battle against mother nature. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast
- podcast· 1h 03m· Ep 58
IWP Ep58 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 3 - Shopping Spree - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep58 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 3 - Shopping Spree. This is part 3 of my series on the California Wine Association. Last episode we saw them battle the California Wine Makers Corporation in the so called “Wine Wars” The CWA was able to come out on top, as the winemakers Corporation was never able to truly work as 1 entity. The CWA was also able to hang on as wine prices dropped and dropped, making it tough to survive for those smaller producers. The production of California wine is firmly in the CWA’s control now. Today we see how they went from being large to being massive and became the dominating presence in California Wine. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.pa
- podcast· 1h 08m· Ep 57
IWP Ep57 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 2 - The Wine Wars - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep57 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 2 - The Wine Wars. This is the 2nd part of my series on the California Wine Association or CWA. Last time we focussed on why and how the CWA came to be and some of the key players behind it including Percy Morgan, Charles Carpy, Samual Lachman and Kohler and Frohling. Incorporation was finished in August of 1894, just in time for harvest of that year. The wine firms involved already had San Francisco based offices and cellars and the CWA would make use of these, utilizing the best aspects of each. Today we’ll look at the “Wine War” where a conglomerate of winegrowers would battle against the CWA for control of the California wine industry. They were called the California Wine Makers Corporation, I might refer to them also as “The Corporation” or the CWMC. This one is deep dive into the politics of the late 1800's wines business. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast o
- podcast· 43:03· Ep 56
IWP Ep56 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 1 - Wine is too Cheap - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep56 The California Wine Association (CWA) - Part 1 - Wine is too Cheap. Today we start something a little different for harvest time. I have a series on the history of the California Wine Association or CWA. The largest and most dominant Pre Prohibition wine firm in the US. I hope you come along on the journey with me. This episode and the ones that follow in the series connect lots of different people. Ones we have spoken about previously will make appearances and we will also hear new names that deserve their own episodes. In this episode we’ll look at the background of the wine industry that led to the formation of the CWA and some of the key players as it comes together. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast
- podcast· 1h 19m· Ep 55
IWP Ep55 Monica and Beno - Catch and Release Wines
IWP Ep55 Monica and Beno - Catch and Release Wines - Today we’re with Monica and Beno from Catch and Release Wines. We discuss how they got started and selling your first vintage during the pandemic, how their wines styles have changed and evolved over the years, what farming and sourcing of fruit means to them and some 2024 harvest. They have a wine for every occasion from really dialed in and serious versions of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir to the fun and juicy Block Party orange wine. You can find their wines at catchandreleasewines.com or follow them at instagram.com/catchandreleasewines Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast Thanks. https://p
- podcast· 1h 00m· Ep 54
IWP Ep54 Josh Hammerling - Hammerling Wines
IWP Ep54 Josh Hammerling - Hammerling Wines Today we’re hearing from Josh Hammerling of Hammerling wines in Berkeley. Josh and his team are making great traditional method sparkling wines in a variety of styles. We talk about how Hammerling got started, Some of the techniques they use when crafting their wines and a lot of the unique aspects of sparkling production. The hammerling wines are really unique with some great textures to go along with the high acids. You can find them at Hammerlingwines.co or follow them at hammerlingwines Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast Thanks. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podcast/id167355
- podcast· 1h 02m· Ep 53
IWP Ep53 Kenny, Lynn, Kelsey and Stefan - Hobo Wine Company
IWP Ep53 Kenny, Lynn, Kelsey and Stefan - Hobo Wine Company - Today I’m with Kenny, Lynn, Kelsey and Stefan of Hobo Wine Company. Hobo started about 20 years ago with a couple barrels of Zin and although they’ve grown, it’s still a family environment. They work in a low intervention way, farming and making wine responsibly while helping to ensure others can do the same. We discuss the start of Hobo and the style of wine Kenny was looking to make, farming their own fruit and how their impact report holds them accountable. Find their wines at hobowines.com and follow them at instagram.com/hobowinecompany and impact report at: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGItTcHTEU/0z7ev5B4fTyqGhgP29WAeQ/view Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free -
- podcast· 2h 04m· Ep 52
IWP Ep52 Marty Winters and Alex Pitts - Maître de Chai
IWP Ep52 Marty Winters and Alex Pitts - Maître de Chai - Today we’re hearing from Marty and Alex from Maître de Chai. They have a great story about their transition from cooking in Michelin starred restaurants to apprenticing with some of Californias great winemakers. They make great site based wines from their winery in Berkeley. We discuss how they made the transition from kitchens to wine, how 130 year old Cinsault inspired them and how you can support California winemakers. You can find their wine at mdc.wine and follow them at instagram.com/mdcwine Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast Thanks. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podca
- podcast· 1h 48m· Ep 51
IWP Ep51 Brent Mayeaux - Stagiaire Wine
IWP Ep51 Brent Mayeaux - Stagiaire Wine -Today I’m talking with Brent Mayeaux of Stagiaire. Brent’s making some of the best natural zero/zero wines around. He works with mostly with coastal sites and like the name implies, he’s always learning. He also runs the “Wine From Here” festival with Subject to change winery. We discuss his start, harvest hopping in France and Australia, the vineyards and places that interest him in California, working with classic varieties but Zero/Zero and Wine From Here. Find his wines https://www.stagiairewine.com/ https://www.stagiairewine.com/ and follow him at instagram.com/stagiaire.wine Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast Thanks
- podcast· 1h 42m· Ep 50
IWP Ep50 Matt Niess - North American Press
IWP Ep50 Matt Niess - North American Press -Today I’m talking with Matt Niess of North American Press. Matt’s making wonderful and expressive wines from native and hybrid grapes and some apples. His winemaking is top notch and low intervention. We discuss his introduction to hybrids, the characteristics of some that he’s working with, how to ethically forage and how these grapes fit in with climate change. Find Matts wine at www.NorthAmericanPress.wine or @ north_american_press Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. Please rate or subscribe or if you are able consider making a donation to help me continue telling wine stories and keep the podcast ad free - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast Thanks. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podcast/id1673557547 https://open.spotify.com/show/06FsKGiM9mYhh
- podcast· 38:07· Ep 49
IWP Ep49 Samantha, Michael, John - Viano Vineyards
IWP Ep49 Samantha, Michael, John - Viano Vineyards - Today I’m talking with Samantha, Michael and John who make up the 5th generation of the Viano wine growing family. This generation has been taking over more and more of the running of the family winery from their parents, like they did before. Viano vineyards has been producing estate wines since the 40’s from their dry farmed and head trained Zinfandel, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah and more vines. All grown in the rolling sandy hills above the winery in Martinez. The wines are well balanced, natively fermented and see mostly older oak or sometimes redwood. It's been a true family winery for nearly 80 years. You find their wines at Vianovineyards.com and follow them at Vianowinery on Instagram. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it an
- podcast· 1h 03m· Ep 48
IWP Ep48 Matthew Keller - Don Mateo - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep48 Matthew Keller - Don Mateo Matthew Keller or Don Mateo as he was sometimes known, was one of the pioneering winegrowers of Los Angeles, moving there when it was still barely more than a dusty pueblo. He wasn’t the first but was among them, we’ll get to his contemporaries in time. We’re going to hear a lot of quotes in the episode today, because Keller was a very prolific writer. The quality and quantity of his wine writing is matched by only a couple other winemakers in Pre-Prohibition California. His search for knowledge and his language skills made him a centerpiece of Los Angeles area winegrowing in the 1850’s to 1880’s. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it and rate the podcast wherever you're listening, if you like what you hear or donate on Patreon at -
- podcast· 1h 11m· Ep 47
IWP Ep47 James Jelks - Florez Wines
IWP Ep47 James Jelks - Florez Wines. James is a super thoughtful winemaker. His wines are full of uniqueness and personality. Most are made in a zero zero fashion from the converted apple warehouse he shares with Margins wines in Watsonville. He works with mostly Santa Cruz Mountains fruit as well as some from neighboring San Benito and Santa Clara counties.We discuss his start, the vineyrd he farms, Grenache, working with Pinot Noir as a natural winemaker, long aged Chardonnay and more. You can sometimes find his wines at Florezwines.com but your local natural wine shop most likely has them also. You can follow him @florezwines Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it and rate the podcast wherever you're listening, if you like what you hear or donate on Patreon at - www.patreon.com/Indi
- podcast· 1h 33m· Ep 46
IWP Ep46 Axel Borg - UC Davis Distinguished Wine and Food Science Bibliographer Emeritus
IWP Ep46 Axel Borg - Distinguished Wine and Food Science Bibliographer Emeritus, University Library UC Davis. Axel worked for the library for 33 years, helping to build the food and wine library into the greatest of its type, before retiring in 2020, though he still volunteers his time and knowledge to the food and wine community. We discuss his work with Maynard Amerine and other food and wine luminaries, what makes this library special and the bibliographies he's currently working on. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it and rate the podcast wherever you're listening, if you like what you hear or donate on Patreon at - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast to allow for more episodes and to help defray other costs. Thanks. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas
- podcast· 1h 04m· Ep 45
IWP Ep45 Maryam Hariri - Azizam Wines
IWP Ep45 Maryam Hariri - Azizam Wines I was able to speak with Maryam Hariri in San Francisco during her tour releasing the Azizam wines. Maryam was a climate change policy maker before being a climate adaptive winemaker and we talk about both lives. She also works with Bichi wines, both based in Baja California. Working mostly with small vineyards and old vines. Palomino, Mission, Rosa Del Peru and Nebbiolo make up much of the production often fermented and aged in concrete Tinajas aka Amphora. You can follow Maryan @azizamwines and find the wines at Azizamwines.com Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it and rate the podcast wherever you're listening, if you like what you hear or donate on Patreon at - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast to allow for more episodes and to h
- podcast· 31:06· Ep 44
IWP Ep44 Kate Field - Eccentric In Her Genius - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep44 Kate Field - Eccentric In Her Genius. Today we’ll be talking about Kate Field. She was an author, playwright, actress and more. Her involvement in the wine industry was brief but she’s worth knowing about, wine connection or not. She helped in the fight to hold off prohibition. Prohibition wasn’t an overnight change, it was threatened for years and decades even. Counties and cities going dry, Saloon taxes enacted, bars shuttered, taxation laws around wines changed and when prohibition finally did happen, over 40 years or so had gone by. It was the Wets vs the Drys. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it and rate the podcast wherever you're listening, if you like what you hear or donate on Patreon at - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast to allow for
- podcast· 1h 33m· Ep 43
IWP Ep43 William Allen and Karen Daenen - Two Shepherds
IWP Ep43 William Allen and Karen Daenen - Two Shepherds I recently sat down with William Allen and Karen Daenen of Two Shepherds Wine at their home and vineyard in Fulton. The vineyard is unique with tight 3x3 spacing which we discuss and the farm is also filled with an ever expanding array of animals including Goat’s, Donkey’s, Dogs, Cats, Chickens and the newest addition’s 2 baby Kunekune Pigs. They make a wide range of complex wines, from light and fun to real serious, including cans at their nearby winery. It’s worth your time to track some down, i’m sure you’ll enjoy them. You can find them at twoshepherds.com or follow them and the animal crew at twoshepherdswine on Instagram. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it and rate the podcast wherever you're listening if you like what you hear or donat
- podcast· 32:23· Ep 42
IWP Ep42 Christopher Buckley - Ravenswood, The Blind Boss of San Francisco and Lord of Livermore - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep42 Christopher Buckley - Ravenswood, The Blind Boss of San Francisco and Lord of Livermore. Today we are looking at Christopher Buckley and his historic Ravenswood estate. Buckley was a blind Political boss in San Francisco during the latter part of the 19th century. Ravenswood was his 100 plus acre country estate in the upcoming wine producing region of the Livermore Valley. There have been books and articles written about Buckley but they all tend to gloss over the vineyard and wine producing side, giving just the basic information or sometimes mis information or conflicting stories. I’ve tried to piece it all together here from the original sources when possible to give an accurate depiction of his estate, vineyard and winemaking. Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it and
- podcast· 44:53· Ep 41
IWP Ep41 Cary Quintana - Cary Q Wines
IWP Ep41 Cary Quintana - Cary Q Wines. Cary Quintana is our guest today. She’s making really vibrant and food friendly wines from great vineyards sites. We hear about her journey from owning a wine shop in Miami, how she keeps a hands on approach with all her wines and what she looks to bring out in each grape variety. you can find her wines at caryqwines.com and follow what shes up to on instagram @caryqwines Follow the podcast at www.instagram.com/indiewinepodcast or email indiewinepodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or feedback. If you'd like to support the podcast further, please tell your wine friends about it and rate the podcast wherever you're listening if you like what you hear or donate on Patreon at - www.patreon.com/IndieWinePodcast to allow for more episodes and to help defray other costs. Thanks. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indie-wine-podcast/id1673557547 https://open.spotify.com/show/06FsKGiM9mYhhCHEFDO
- podcast· 1h 58m· Ep 40
IWP Ep40 The 2 Natoma Vineyards with Kevin Knauss - The American River, Bugbey and Gold - Historical Episode
Historical Episode IWP Ep40 The 2 Natoma Vineyards with Kevin Knauss - The American River, Bugbey and Gold. Today we're discussing the 2 Natoma vineyards, they were close to each other in both time and distance, enough so that they have fooled wine historians much smarter than myself. They fooled me too. I have Kevin Knauss helping me today, he was the one to set me straight, he’s spent years as a historian studying the American River and Sacramento area and has written about Bugbey and his Natoma vineyard, AP Catlin, Folsom Lake, the American River and more. Our story today starts in the time and place of the California Gold Rush and concludes with it too. Although neither vineyard is well known today, they both had their time in the sun. They were run by real men of the age, with all that entails. We’ll hear about the first raisins made in California, one of the largest vineyards in the state, huge infrastructure projects and the demise of both vineyards in the worst ways. We also ge