Episodes
May 18, 2022
Who You Know In Napa Is Important. Just ask Jamey Whetstone
When he started speaking on the Napa royalty he knew, I knew this was a crazy conversation.
May 12, 2022
This is one important woman in wine. Intriguing. Meet Nicole Rolet
I have spoken to many, many proprietors. Not many as interesting at Nicole.
May 10, 2022
One of the great LA wine celebrities; always a laugh. Meet Ed Masciana
Once in awhile, I call Ed in for a few laughs and catch up.
May 5, 2022
He drills water wells...and owns Ancient Peaks Winery.. Meet Doug Filliponi.
If you were to call a company in the San Luis Obispo area to drill and new water well or repair an old one, most likely you will call Doug Filliponi. A grass roots type of guy, Dougs experience drilling wells for all industries but particulary the...
May 3, 2022
From golf to wine. Makes no sense. Meet Matt Reynvaan; Reynvaan Vineyards
Serendipitous path to wine....from golf.
April 28, 2022
Vinho Verde is hot in America. Meet a premium maker; meet Mafalda.
Emerging wine districts of Portugal is focused on Vinho Verde.
April 27, 2022
From making wine in Virginia to San Luis Obispo. Meet one interesting woman, Rachel Martin.
The Spanish Springs vineyard spoke to her. The rest is history.
April 21, 2022
She makes wine in New Orleans. Seriously. Meet Kim Lewis.
For the past few years, I have been keeping up with all things Kim Lewis, some might say I am a social media stalker… Maybe! But can you blame me? Kim Lewis is an inspiring entrepreneur to look out for! She brought a winery to the heart of New...
April 19, 2022
Uruguay makes great wine. Meet Mele Sosa
When you think of the wines of South America, you primarily think of the wines from Chile and Aregentina. Both countries with a rich history in wine and both can create world class examples. I searched my tasting database and found have only...
April 12, 2022
What does a Pink Cadillac and Rosé have in common. Meet Charles Bieler..
One fascinating story about gorilla marketing in the wine business.
April 9, 2022
He makes wine with his sister! Who could? Meet Marco Bonfante
Here is a family affair if there was ever one.
April 7, 2022
Piemonte revealed No confusion about this famed region now. Meet Mattia Paggliasso
Piemonte is one of the prolific wine regions of Italy. Situated about an hour west of Milan it is on the way to France for you geography buffs. It is also home to some of Italys most famous and sought after wines. From the famed white wine Gavi...
April 1, 2022
Two real women, real Napa history. Meet Chelsea & Remi Barrett
Seriously fun and informative conversation.
March 31, 2022
Muscle your way into making wine. Meet Ian McCaffrey of Joel Gott wines.
Ian makes wine for the fame Joel Gott and has learned a ton (of grapes).
March 24, 2022
Wow. This girl is the wine bomb. Meet Bibiana Gonzalez Rave
If you want drive, passion and desire in the wine business. You arrived.
March 22, 2022
Fresh approach is an understatement. Meet Franck-Lin Dalle
He started as a lawyer and became a farmer.
March 17, 2022
She makes wine in the Loire Valley. Brilliant converstaion with Juliette Monmousseau
The chronicles of Bouvet-Labuday are hard to follow but amazing just the same.
March 10, 2022
The Man. Steven Spurrier (passed 3/9/21); Architect of the Judgement of Paris...Incredible.
The story is amazing.
March 8, 2022
You will be entertained. Vance Rose of Route Stock.
Vance Rose has done just about everthing in the wine business. When it is all said and done, he felt his calling was to make wine. When I suggesgted his Cabernet Sauvignon was old school his response "that is the best compliment I have had in...
Feb. 25, 2022
Jennifer WIlliams downplays her rising star accolades. Wine Talks With Jennifer Williams
Just as humble as can be, Jennifer preferred not to discuss her "rising star" moniker. Working side by side with Katherine Cakebread, Jennifer is at helm of winemaking for the ZIATA brand. An engaging smile and demeanor, Jennifer shares her opinion of...
Feb. 23, 2022
In Paso Robles, there is Patrimony. An old friend stopped by; Steve Palumbo of Patrimony Estates
The Daou brothers had a dream.
Feb. 18, 2022
Pahlmeyer makes Pinot. Joe Hunter of Wayfarer Wines
What was clear during my conversation with Joe Hunter was the main requirement for a successful wine and winery is passion. A true student of the wine industry, Joe tells of the energy and philosophy of the Pahlmeyer family and their stake in...
Feb. 9, 2022
Largest Organic Grape Farmer in France. Meet Chateau Lagarde
Meet Lionel Raymond. After a stint as a petroleum engineer, Lionel got the bug. The buyer of the the family Chateau defaulted and Lionel and his father took it back and they now responsible for the largest organic vineyard holdings. Incredible journey...