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Vino Video – Jesse Fox, Winemaker, Sequoia Grove, Napa Valley
A background in the culinary world is a huge plus for a winemaker, and Jesse Fox has just that. Jesse the Winemaker at Sequoia Grove Winery in Napa Valley and his time as a chef has certainly paid off. I caught up with Jesse when he visited Milwaukee just a few weeks ago while on [...]
podcast· 31:45Podcast 805 – Gloria Bazan, Co-Owner, Bazan Cellars, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley
Commonly you can find tasting rooms in many wineries around Napa Valley. Bazan Cellars is easily found right in the heart of downtown Napa just across the street from the famous Bounty Hunter restaurant. Even better, you can walk in without an appointment. I met up with Co-Owner Gloria Bazan as part of my tour [...]
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Vino Lingo – “Tasting Notes” Gloria Bazan, Co-Owner, Bazan Cellars, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Gloria Bazan, Co-Owner, Bazan Cellars, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Tasting Notes”. Learn more by visiting bazancellars.com or coombsvillenapa.org
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Vino Video – Gloria Bazan, Co-Owner, Bazan Cellars, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley
Commonly you can find tasting rooms in many wineries around Napa Valley. Bazan Cellars is easily found right in the heart of downtown Napa just across the street from the famous Bounty Hunter restaurant. Even better, you can walk in without an appointment. I met up with Co-Owner Gloria Bazan as part of my tour [...]
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Podcast 804 Vino Lingo Video – “Rubbin’ Buds” Isaac Johnson, Parallel 44 Vineyards, Kewaukee, Wisconsin
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Isaac Johnson, Cellar Hand, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, defining the term “Rubbin’ Buds”. Learn more by visiting 44wines.com
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Podcast 803 – Julien Fayard, Founder, Fayard Wines, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley
During my recent tour meeting Coombsville AVA winemakers, I spent some time with Julien Fayard at his tasting room in downtown Napa. The interview starts quietly enough then, shortly the room grew to a good sized happy crowd of Fayard wine lovers. Julian is a delight to talk to and his candid opinions were refreshing. [...]
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Vino Lingo – “Negociant” Julien Fayard, Founder, Fayard, Wines, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Julien Fayard, Founder, Fayard Wines, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Negoviant”. Learn more by visiting fayardwines.com or coombsvillenapa.org
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Vino Video – Julien Fayard, Founder, Fayard Wines, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley
During my recent tour meeting Coombsville AVA winemakers, I spent some time with Julien Fayard at his tasting room in downtown Napa. The interview starts quietly enough then, shortly the room grew to a good sized happy crowd of Fayard wine lovers. Julian is a delight to talk to and his candid opinions were refreshing. [...]
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Short Pour Video No 18 – David Ramey Founder, Ramey Cellars, Sonoma County
Short Pour Video No. 18 features David Ramey, Founder, Ramey Cellars, Sonoma County. Learn more at rameywine.com
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Short Pour Video No 17 – Nathan Carlson, Winemaker & GM, Center of Effort, Edna Valley
Short Pour Video No. 17 features Nathan Carlson, Winemaker & GM, Center of Effort, Edna Valley. Learn more by visiting coewine.com
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Podcast 802 Vino Lingo Video – “Don’t Mess It Up” Bobby Richards, Head Winemaker, Seven Hills Winery, Walla Walla, WA.
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Bobby Richards, Head Winemaker, Seven Hills Winery, Walla Walla, Washington, defining the phrase “Don’t Mess it Up”. Learn more by visiting sevenhillswinery.com
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Podcast 801 – Elise & Ken Nerlove, Proprietors, Elkhorn Peak Cellars, Napa Valley
Whenever I’m in Napa Valley I try to stop in to see Elise and Ken Nerlove, whom I’ve been friends with for several years. This father daughter team owns Elkhorn Peak Cellars, which is located in the very southern part of Napa Valley. This time around was even more exciting as they told me that [...]
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Vino Lingo – “Pop Up Vineyard Experience” Elise Nerlove, Co-Owner, Elkhorn Peak Cellars, Napa Valley
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Elise Nerlove, Co-Proprietor, Elkhorn Peak Cellars, Napa Valley, defining the phrase “Pop Up Vineyard Experience”. Learn more by visiting elkhornpeak.com or microwineryguild.com
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Vino Video – Elise & Ken Nerlove, Proprietors, Elkhorn Peak Cellars, Napa Valley
Whenever I’m in Napa Valley I try to stop in to see Elise and Ken Nerlove, whom I’ve been friends with for several years. This father daughter team owns Elkhorn Peak Cellars, which is located in the very southern part of Napa Valley. This time around was even more exciting as they told me that [...]
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Podcast 800 – Stephen Arnold, Wine Director, Bottega Napa Valley
Napa Valley is first for fine wine and first for fine dining. So today we talk about fine wine and fine dining in Yountville as I visit Stephen Arnold, Wine Director and Sommelier at Bottega Napa Valley. I rarely get the chance to look behind the scenes at how a Wine Director’s job works. Humor, [...]
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Vino Lingo – “Fiasco”, Stephen Arnold, Wine Director, Bottega Napa Valley
Napa Valley is first for fine wine and first for fine dining. So today we talk about fine wine and fine dining in Yountville as I visit Stephen Arnold, Wine Director and Sommelier at Bottega Napa Valley. I rarely get the chance to look behind the scenes at how a Wine Director’s job works. Humor, [...]
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Vino Video – Stephen Arnold, Wine Director, Bottega Napa Valley
Napa Valley is first for fine wine and first for fine dining. So today we talk about fine wine and fine dining in Yountville as I visit Stephen Arnold, Wine Director and Sommelier at Bottega Napa Valley. I rarely get the chance to look behind the scenes at how a Wine Director’s job works. Humor, [...]
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Short Pour Video No. 16 – Steve Autry, Proprietor, Autry Cellars, San Luis Obispo
Short Pout Video No. 16 features Steve Autry, Proprietor, Autry Cellars, San Luis Obispo. Learn more at autrycellars.com
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Short Pour Video No. 15 – Katia Masci, Valle Martello, Abruzzo, Italy
Short Pour Video No. 15 features Katia Masci, Valle Martello, Abruzzo, Italy.
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Podcast 799 – Ron Sinton, Owner, Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado County, California
Working side by side with your father in a winery really brings home the concept of a family business. During a recent visit to California wine country I took a drive to El Dorado county and spent some time with Rob Sinton, Owner of Starfield Vineyards in Placerville. Rob and his dad still to this [...]
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Vino Lingo – “Rafle” Rob Sinton, Owner, Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado County, California
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Rob Sinton, Owner, Starfield Vineyards, Placerville, California, defining the term “Rafle”. Learn more by visiting starfieldvineyards.com
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Vino Video – Rob Sinton, Owner, Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado County, California
Working side by side with your father in a winery really brings home the concept of a family business. During a recent visit to California wine country I took a drive to El Dorado county and spent some time with Rob Sinton, Owner of Starfield Vineyards in Placerville. Rob and his dad still to this [...]
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Podcast 798 Vino Lingo Video – “Double Decant” Marty Clubb, Proprietor, L’Ecole No. 41, Walla Walla, Washington
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Marty Clubb, Proprietor, L’Ecole №. 41, Walla Walla, Washington, defining the term “Double Decant”. Learn more by visiting lecole.com.
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Podcast 797 – Florencia Palmaz, CEO, Palmaz Vineyards, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley
The less crowded road to the Coombsville AVA will fill your wine loving heart with delights. Rolling hills, family winegrowers and wild mountain terrain rise from old volcano, this is where some of Napa Valley’s best grapes thrive. Florencia Palmaz is CEO of Palmaz Vineyards and this is her home and her love. Florencia’s enthusiasm [...]