Season 3

June 5, 2023

You must consider Opus One when you consider Napa. Meet the winemaker Michael Silacci. n

Opus One is not only iconic in the world of Napa Valley wine, it is iconic throughout the world in the world of wine. As a joint develpment between the French and the Americans, it represents so much more than just fine wine. Consider the...

Feb. 12, 2020

Owner of the oldest winery in Napa, Peter Mondavi Jr., of Charles Krug Winery sits with me in his tasting room.

A conversation close to my heart....Charles Krug Vintage Select Cabernet Sauvignon literally started the WIne of the Month Club. Meet Peter Mondavi Jr., co-owner of Charles Krug Winery and hear the Napa history and the passion.

Jan. 29, 2020

Wines of Spain are extraordinarily popular today. Meet one the proprietors of one of the most famous..meet Pablo Alvarez of Vega Sicilia

I was invited to Beverly Hills to interview Pablo Alvarez of the infamous Vega Sicilia. I was intrigued and curious to the history of the winery including the expansion into the Tokaji region of Hungary.

Jan. 24, 2020

You can start your own winery. Hear what not to do: Rob Petree, Petree Cellars

This was a ton of fun...we peeled back the joy and headwinds of creating wine in your garage and then....wow, making wine for the public. Great stuff....have a listen.

Jan. 15, 2020

So Interesting...Tyler Russell of Cordant and Nelle

Tyler Russell shares his views on "burgundian" wines, winemaking in the California Central Coast, and the similarities between cooking and winemaking.

Jan. 8, 2020

Famed Comedian and Podcaster Adam Corolla; good stuff.

I have had the pleasure and honor to host famed comedian Adam Carolla on Wine Talks. He began a side company CarollaDrinks with his wine Lynette and the WOMC is helping them along. In the same vein of support, the Carolla production team has been...

Dec. 18, 2019

Meet Fabien Castel of The Ojai Vineyard and the most philosophical conversation I have had on Wine Talks.

One of the most interesting conversations I have had not only about wine but french culture, life and then wine! Enjoy.

Dec. 11, 2019

Do You Know Hearst Castle? Here is their wine, meet Soren Christensen, Hearst Ranch Winery

The famed Hearst castle has incredible history on many fronts. Though the castle was donated to the State of California and is an incredible destination....the Hearst family has a winery and tasting room near by. Meet Soren Christianson....winemaker.

Dec. 4, 2019

Nicole Andrus was mesmerizing in her wine trek landing in Barcelona.

Here is one driven Woman in Wine who absolutely mesmerized me...and she gave me a hug! Listen the passion and trek of Nicole Andrus.

Nov. 27, 2019

Absolute Napa Historian Gary Lipp of Coho Wines was in the house.

Gary Lipps history in the Napa Valley is a veritable history book. Listen where he worked and who his mentors are....I dig a little deeper to see what makes this guy tick.

Nov. 13, 2019

Hear what it takes to start a winery. Author of "Shortcuts On Wine" Ed Masciana was in the house.

Ed Masciana author of "Shortcuts on Wine" was in the house...he has been hanging around the Wine of the Month Club for 50 years...never ceases to amaze me with his wine knowledge. And did you know he worked for Der Wienerschnitzel?

Nov. 6, 2019

Make wine with your father and mother-in-law!? Listen to Filipe Martin Cabezon tell you how.

Not sure I could do it, but Filipe Martin Cabazon finds it an extraordinary opportunity. By the taste of the wines...I would say it is working. A very informative conversation about their winery in the Ribero Del Duero.

Oct. 31, 2019

You will laugh with Marco and Francesca Sartori...brother and sister working together in Valpolicella.

In the 15 years I have been producing wine videos and podcasts, I have never had a sister and brother act join the show. Together they make wine in the Valpolicella (just north of Verona) that is amazing and thought provoking.

Oct. 29, 2019

He was headed back to the harvest at 2am...I caught up with Master Somm Chris Miller

Master Somm turned wine maker, Chris Miller, tells of his storied career...he has delved into the many facets of wine including but not limited to being the Wine Director at the famed Wolfgang Puck restaurant, Spago. Have a listen to see what is...

Oct. 24, 2019

Find out what "Refrigerator White" is from Monty Paulsen (yes, son of the '70 comedian Pat Paulsen) and the great Jeff Bundschu and I hit it off.

If you remember the '70's comedian Pat Paulsen, you may not know that he owned a winery....I remember speaking with him at his tastings...we are joined by wine author Ed Masciana; great story. You may also remember an advertisement that circulated in...

Oct. 22, 2019