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podcast· 1h 37m· S6E3Natty Productions with Dave Hendrickson
We get back to the roots in this episode as we shoot the shit to some cool natural wines brought in by SVC. Listeners have been requesting a few wine-centric episodes and here you are! We explore some cool wine-making styles alongside Sidewinder Distiller & Occasio Winemaker Dave Hendrickson. Dave has been a somewhat regular voice on the podcast over the last several years and it is always a treat to taste some cool things alongside him. SVC leads the charge on this episode and offers some cool wines that we have not yet tried on this podcast. So be sure to grab a glass of your favorite natty beverage and let's get after it. Tune in anywhere you listen to the noise and be sure to hit that subscribe button to get all the latest details.
- podcast· 1h 03m· S6E2
Billings Equestrian | Samantha Billings
Samantha Billings is an experienced, medaled Grand Prix rider and professional horse trainer. She has over 15 years of experience working with clients of all abilities and horses at all levels. What differentiates Sam from other trainers is her commitment to and emphasis on continuing education, both for herself and for her staff. Sam regularly clinics with former Olympians and World Cup riders. She has trained with Steffen Peters, Sabine Schut and Laura Graves to name a few. Sam's noteworthy talent and athleticism is equally matched to her dedication to top quality horse care and her passion for constant improvement within the equestrian industry.
- podcast· 1h 20m
Deep Cuts with AJ's Bikes
Season 6 here we go - since 2019, we have aimed to highlight the brilliant collection of makers and innovators located in the Livermore Valley. This season is no different! We start this season off with AJ Wright of AJ's Bike Service. AJ is a local who has been serving this community since 2015, when he started working at Livermore Cyclery. After their unfortunate closing, he took it upon himself to continue the legacy started by one of Livermore's best cycle shops. He began wrenching out of his garage after hitting what felt like rock bottom during covid. The Livermore Valley community embraced him and helped push him to open his shop! We go deep in this episode, peeling back the layers that make up small business owner AJ Wright. He shares some things that we were not expecting, allowing us to have a conversation that we have not yet had before on this platform. While a bit intense sometimes, this episode is all love and passion. We hope you enjoy the raw season opener, and be sure t
- podcast· 1h 26m
July Happenings 2023 | Altamont Crew
We are joined by Tasting Room Manager Ryan Stavert and Marketing Manager Alyson Freiders of Altamont Beer Works. Located in the upcoming Vasco Row Makers District. This 54-acre light industrial district is the home to 10 wineries, a distillery & speakeasy, Livermore's newest music venue, as well the one and only Altamont Beer Works. It has been a while since we have circled the wagons with the crew so we invited in a couple of fresh voices to the podcast to share some updates and talk ALL things July! Ryan and Alyson work collaboratively to produce Altamonts Summer Series. The event is a unique vendor fair bringing in some of Livermore's best small business owners for what is one of the most sought events in the Tri-Valley every last Saturday of the month all summer long. We also spin the tires on our first-ever live event taking place July 21st - Livermore Valley Wine Country's first-ever white wine festival happening at 3 Steve's on July 22nd. And the second annual Vasco Row Block Pa
- podcast· 1h 12m· S5E12
Season 5 Finale Thrupple Style
AND just like that season five has come to a wrap! Time really does fly when you are having a good time, and boy, did we have ourselves one. Special thanks and shoutout to our newest co-host, Matt Souza, who immediately added value to our mission. This episode is ALL LOVE as we look back on some of our favorite moments from season 5, from guests to bloopers. We are actively working on ways to better engage with our listeners and community, and the best is yet to come. Tune in now and find out what is in store for season 6, which is right around the corner. Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for details on our first-ever TTG Live Meet The Maker Mixer happening in early June. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the support and feedback. Our message is only as strong as our following and you all made some noise for us this season. Hit that subscribe button and stay up to date with all the latest TTG happenings on instagram @TTG_Podcast . Onward & Upward we love you!!!
- podcast· 1h 28m· S5E12
Eating Local With Happy Acre Farms
Over the past 5 seasons, you all have heard us talk A LOT about sustainable eating and living. You may also remember that JTM along with a few other rotating co-host has had the chance to work at a few of the best restaurants in the Tri-Valley in Sabio on Main, Range Life, & Wingen Bakery. And eating local is something that has become more than just a motto, but a lifestyle. In this episode, we finally got the chance to sit down with one of the most important farms in the Tri-Valley - Happy Acre Farms owned and operated by Matt & Helena, Auggie Sylvester. Hailing from Oakland, Ca this family got the urge to get involved that was not only meaningful but essential. Happy Acre Farms is a small 3.5-acre farm tucked into the one-of-a-kind Sunol Ag Park. And since have become of of the influential familes in the quality food movement running rampant amongst the Tri-Valley. Join us as we sit down with owners and partners as they share why and what it takes to sustain success and growth in a v
- podcast· 1h 24m· S5E11
Tap 25 | Beer Garden or Heartbeat
We are joined by the dynamic duo in Briana & Kristen Iosco. Co-owners and partners these two have taken the healm at the Livermore Valley wine country’s most important beer garden. Located in downtown at the historic blacksmith square Tap 25 serves as one of the heartbeats of this town. Tune in and listen to the ladies share their journey of becoming first time business owners after a lifelong dream.
- podcast· 1h 25m· S5E9
Flaca's | Building With Intention | Owner Aurora Nava
On this episode, we have the owner and proprietor of the most wanted chips and salsa in ALL of the Livermore Valley. Aurora Nava a.k.a. Flaca has been in the game since 2011 when she was pushed by friends and loved ones to share her one of a kind salsa with more people. She has since opened a storefront on First Street and is dishing out a refreshing take on authentic home-style Mexican food. Flaca is a firm believer in the notion that people are more important to a great business than money is and goes on to explain what that means. While also shedding some light on the blessings and challenges of being a mother and entrepreneur in the hospitality industry. You won't want to miss the crew's reaction to the amazing gifts she had handmade for the team! Tune in and now, GIVE US A FOLLOW< & SUBSCRIBE - our message is only as strong as our following.
- podcast· 1h 08m· S5E8
¡Mental Health & Hospitality?
This week we try a little something new and talk about mental health and it’s relevances to working in the service industry. Matt tells a wild story that might give you the chills a bit. And Savannah expands upon the idea and shares how the spirituality of Buddha can help balance living consciously. The service industry is a beautiful and destructive profession that often takes its worst toll on us mentally. Yet it is a conversation we do not have often enough with and for one another. Tune in as we take a stab at a very candid conversation between your hosts. As always be sure to give us a follow - hit that subscribe button and if you really want to help move the needle for us, leave a comment and rating. Our message is only as strong as our following so please take a moment to help us increase our visibility!
- podcast· 1h 28m· S5E7
Small Family Wine Business w/ Harrison Wood
Today we are joined by our first winery guest of the season! Rhonda Wood began making wine in 1996, fast forward 21 years later, Wood Family Vineyards opened their doors here at Vasco Row in 2017. Wood Family specializes in bold reds and one hell of a good time. Operating one of the most well-known wineries in the region, we are joined by her son and Executive VP, Harrison Wood, to learn more about their journey. Harrison takes us through some of the small business highs and lows, and we have a great conversation about what has set them apart since inception. We get a moment to chat about Rhonda's great disposition for community and how it has helped them push the needle. And as always, we spend time talking about all things Livermore Valley hospitality. It was great to be joined by Harrison, and we can't wait for you to learn more about their story. In the glass, we drank newly bottled Cabernet Franc and their Big Wood Zinfandel - both were quite lovely and showed great! Check them ou
- podcast· 1h 09m· S5E6
Service Standards + Workforce Culture
In this episode, Matt, Savannah, and JTM recap the beginning of the year. Spending some time on the Livermore Valley 1/2 marathon and what it means for the region. We then dive into a conversation about the current workforce culture of the area. Should work be fun? With as much time as we all spend in our professions, it was cool to dive into where we think it may be headed. As always we dance around a few other topics and updates here in the Livermore Valley and ultimately round off the session with a new segment called 'Moment of Gratitude'. Follow us at ttg_podcast and be sure to subscribe to the podcast. We would also like to ask that you leave a comment on for us if you are a consistent listener and fan of the pod. Our message is only as strong as our following and we are excited to be rocking with you all.
- podcast· 46:21· S5E5
The Last Dance with Bar Quiote
On this episode we send out the beloved Bar Quiote. Created by a couple former Range Life alums Bar Q was an agave and hotdog bar offering up good times and great drinks. Born in a pandemic Bar Q brought some new life to Livermore but faced what many small business do. Join us as we send off Bar Q and share some of our favorite memories while also sharing some insight in what it is to become!! And as always don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and if you want it be even more awesome leave us a review or comment! TTG season 5 let’s go!!
- podcast· 1h 17m· S5E4
Minute Media w/ Trevor Schlitt - Passion Before Craft
Season 5 Episode 4 is out! Today we are joined by Trevor Schlitt of Minute Media Productions - Minute Media Productions LLC focuses on creating fun and exciting videos. From weddings and real estate to commercial projects, let me capture your story exactly how you want it! Trevor takes us on a journey of how his business came to be and the importance of visuals and media to all businesses. Trevor shares the importance of passion before craft and how taking a risk on yourself will always be your best bet. Trevor is located here in the beautiful Livermore Valley and is excited to continue to support regional growth from the small business sector. Be sure to hit that subscribe button and give us a follow - share with someone you love! Check out more of Trevor and Mintue Media at https://www.minutemediaproductions.com/
- podcast· 1h 23m· S5E2
Storytime w/ Paul Halvorsen - Small Business Mindset
And away we go! Season 5 - Episode 2 we are excited to invite back a familiar voice in Chief Storyteller Paul Halvorsen! Paul and his crew of storytellers hold down the block over at Maple Plaza at Story Coffee. Paul brings a few awesome bottles of Chardonnay, paying homage to the early days of winemaking here in the Livermore Valley. If you follow TTG you are well aware of Mr. Halvorsen and his story, but in this episode, we take a deeper look into the steps he took to open the few different iterations of Story. Paul is a Livermore local, small-business owner, historian, and committee member on the city's General Plan Advisory Committee. He is well-invested in the future of the town he loves so much, and we are excited to have him share his passion for this place and give some insight into where the market is headed. So go grab yourself a lucky charm latte before they disappear for the year! Hit the subscribe button and share this episode with a loved one or friend. TTG let's ride.
- podcast· 1h 33m· S5E1
Season 5 Premiere - Graceful Transitions - New Year New Co-Host
Yo - we could not be more excited to launch our fifth season of Through The Grapevine Podcast a.k.a. TTG_Podcast if you're nasty! As always, we are recording in the beautiful Livermore Valley Wine Country at the Advance Creative Studio. Savannah and I are jacked to take another round around the sun with you all. Our goal is to bring you closer to the movers and shakers of the Tri-Valley and Livermore Valley Wine Country. This season we hope to take a deeper dive into what makes small business work, together alongside owners and entrepreneurs, we will peel back the curtain on how small businesses stay competitive in a highly-competitive marketplace. For our first episode, we are joined by the Owners of Crossfit Livermore (CFL), Matt Souza & Grace Elliot Souza. Throughout the last two seasons, you have heard SVC and I talk about the importance of health, and for us, that means CFL. So to start off season 5 we wanted to take a dive into fitness and health and the importance of it for all
- podcast· 1h 22m· S4E12
2022 It's A Wrap | Season 4 Finale
Join SVC and JTM as we reflect on the good, bad, ugly, and everything else in between. It has been a great year for TTG and we owe so much of that to the folks that listen and support our shenanigans. It is also our favorite time of the year, the end of it!!! In this episode we revisit our goals and dig into some of the items we would like to accomplish in the new year. Of course we go over our 2022 Spotify Wrap and as always we take down some amazing wine with the episode. Savannah digs into why Cava is a category worth following and JTM continues to share his love of Cabernet Franc. If you are one of those people that actually read these little blurbs we thank you and wish you a happy holidays and hope that the end of the year brings your all the recharge that you need. Next year will be a great year for this podcast and we are excited to connect with you all in new ways in the new year. For now PEACE!!!!!!!!!
- podcast· 2h 01m· S4E11
Good Vibes & Cool Wines!
We are back with another awesome episode of Through The Grapevine Podcast a.k.a. TTG Podcast. We invite Brad Kurtz Vineyard Director at Gloria Ferrer back to the pod for an epic blind tasting using the advance sommelier grids. Savannah and I welcome in the cooler weather and share some of our favorite holiday pairings and feels. Bradley also takes us through a vintage snapshot - could 2022 be an epic vintage? Be sure to check us out on Spotify, where you can check out the Advance Creative Studio and a look under the hood of a blind tasting. We have one more episode slated to round out the year, see you soon. Subscribe and share if you like what we are up to - our message is only as large as our following! Until next time - Cheers!
- podcast· 1h 46m· S4E11
Heritage Varietals - Sauv. Blanc Part 1 - Livermore Valley
We are back with another round o tasting with a few of my favorite local wine lovers. We get back to some basics and go over a bit of the local news. Followed by jumping right back into a semi-blind tasting of 4 Sauvignon Blancs moderated by SVC. Only to be followed up by one more pass through 4 more Sauv. Blancs. The Livermore Valley is one, if not the oldest wine-growing region in America. And even though our roots are written all over the industry today, why haven't we been recognized by the greater market and industry as a region worth investing time, money, and interest in? There are a few theories out there, but for us here on TTG, we can help but think it has a lot to do with our varietal identity or lack thereof. Over the last few years, the Livermore Valley Wine Growers and various industry leaders have seriously considered both Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Franc as our regional identity. We are all about the hype, so we put the theory to the test and brought in 8 SBs from
- podcast· 1h 34m· S4E10
Chambers & Chambers & The Wolfe Of Livermore
In this episode, we are joined by Alex Wolfe of Fraser-Howard Vineyards & GM over at 3 Steve's Winery here in the Livermore Valley Wine Country. Alex, Savannah, and Jeremy are a few representatives of the next generation of wine professionals helping to propel the Livermore Valley to new heights. Alex offers us his newest bottling of Chardonnay from the famed Fraser-Howard Vineyard and joins us for an SVC led blind tasting. As some of you know Savannah just took a new gig working with Chambers & Chambers as a portfolio specialist. Chambers is one of California's most prized books and it was a treat to taste a few of the wines from this book. The tides have turned and you won't want to miss JTM being blind tasted. Tune in to see if he can nail these blinds. We definitely geek out a bit on this episode so be prepared for a close-up look at how wine professionals go about deductive tasting. AND DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!!!
podcast· 1h 22m· S4E9BlackVines w/ Founder Fern A. Stroud
Voted USA Today’s 2021 #1 Wine Festival in the Country, Black Vines® is the longest-standing Black wine festival in the country and California’s preeminent curator of Black wine experiences and special events. Hosting an annual celebration of culture, art, and wine education that brings together Black artists, Black musicians, Black winemakers, and vintners; an outdoor summer soiree featuring delectable light fare paired with sparkling rosé, and sangria. After attending the 2022 BlackVines event at Berkeley's CEIL Center - JTM couldn't wait for his opportunity to get Fern out here to the beautiful Livermore Valley to talk all things wine and culture. Fern is ROOOOOTED in the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley), originally working in Tech and as an intern for NASA. Fern has always had a passion for community and provides some unique perspective on the connections between the tech and wine industry. Her father was a tour guide for the Gray Line Tour Buses in the Napa Valley, so she grew up with
- podcast· 1h 19m· S4E8
The Next Episode w/ Collin Cranor of Nottingham Cellars | Grape Culture Napa
The bittersweet reunion... Collin makes his way back to the podcast after over a year! JTM's former co-host is back in the studio talking all things Napa, Livermore, and beyond. JTM & Collin, as always, have a bit too much fun on the microphones together and share some insight into the next episode for Nottingham Cellars. After over a year, it was nice to get back into the studio with Collin and chat about his recent move to Napa and what he aims to accomplish. He also shares his desire to continue to do his part in sparking a long-awaited Livermore Valley Renassaince. But this episode isn't all love, JTM asks a few tough questions and shares some BIG news about his next chapter here in the Livermore Valley. Subscribe and stay in tune with all things Livermore Valley hospitality, California's oldest wine-growing region.
- podcast· 1h 32m· S4E7
Wingen Bakery 2.0 - Livermore Valley Renaissance!?
What an amazing episode! I wish I could say we kept it serious the entire show but we just have too much fun with the Wingen crew. We circle the wagons, after nearly 2 years and one of our most popular episodes to date, and talk all things Livermore hospitality. Are we headed into a full-fledge renaissance here in the Tri-Valley? Tune in and find out. We are also joined by Rachel Kleist, Human Resources, Web Developer, and Honorary Wingen Break Sandwich to help share another side of what has been an epic rise of this young couple. Both Aimee and Rachel were born and raised here in Livermore and are able to share some really amazing insight into the growth and what makes this community what it is. And as always share this with a friend, subscribe, and join the tribe!! The best is yet to come here in the beautiful Livermore Valley Wine Country and these young restauranteurs are at the forefront of that progress. Did I mention that I make the seasoning that goes on their Everything
- podcast· 1h 14m· S4E6
Tri-Valley Hospitality with President & CEO Tracy Farhad - VTV
It has been a few weeks since we published an episode, but we are excited to be back with Tracy Farhad. Tracy joined Visit Tri-Valley in January of 2020 as their newly appointed President & CEO. Halted by the pandemic Tracy takes us through her onboarding at VTV. She shares what it took for her and her new team to grind their way through the pandemic and speaks about some of its great things! We learn a lot about the many facets that make Agritourism what it is, more than just food and beverage. It is an industry of sports, conferences, and much more. The Tri-Valley is uniquely situated in the East Bay, nestled primarily on the 580 & 680 junctions. A bustling region of innovation, community, and hospitality the pandemic has really shown us our strengths here in this region. Tracy shares what she thinks makes the Tri-Valley special, how her organization serves its community, and most importantly, how she believes the Livermore Valley's best days are ahead of us. Tune back in and saddle
podcast· 1h 49m· S4E5Sommeliers Unite w/ BlakWino Jaton B. Gunter of Grapes & Sand Publishing
Here we go again!!! Join SVC & JTM for an extended episode featuring Jaton B. Gunter - Certified Sommelier, Author, & Owner of Grapes & Sands Publishing . Jaton has been in the industry for over 2 decades now, has published 5 books, and has produced 140+ episodes of Fruit In The Glass on Instagram. Needless to say, the dude has made a name for himself and we are happy to have had him in the Livermore Valley. NOT TO MENTION - This episode is also our first video podcast that can be found on Youtube now! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VWrkXIqG1U&t=11s - Through The Grapevine 'Sommeliers Unite' In this episode we show some love to the start of Women's Appreciation Month, chatting through a few of the most badass ladies in wine. Jaton and JTM share their BlackVines 2022 experience, Savannah is awarded 6oz of Pt. Reyes Stilton Blue Cheese, and we even make time to blind taste two offerings made by Craig Ploof & Collin Cranor of Nottingham Cellars . Can you guess what they a