NAD WINES

In EP18, we relive my experience in South African wine with Peter Andrews, founder of Culture Wine Co. based in SF. Culture Wine Co. imports and distributes South African natural wine, bringing the stories of these underrepresented winemakers to the US to restaurants, retail, and to consumers via online retail. Visit Culture Wine Co. follow @nadwines @culturewineco contact: podcast@nadwines.com

In EP17, we pop open some cider and chat with Olivia and Mike, owners of Redfield Cider and Natural Wine in Oakland, CA. Listen for a Cider 101, dive into all the juicy details of co-ferments, orchard regions to know and the Redfield story. Visit Redfield Cider follow @nadwines @redfieldciderbar contact: podcast@nadwines.com

In EP 16, we chat with Marreya Bailey, founder and winemaker with Mad Marvlus Wine & Cider where "wine and and cider meetin wellness" based in Sonoma, California. Marreya shares mid-harest 2023 stories, her wine and cider experiences in Vermont and bring buy a special mid-fermentation hybrid treat. Featured wines by Mad Marvlus follow @nadwines @drinkmadmarvlus contact: podcast@nadwines.com

In EP15, we catch up with Marie Thomas, artist and Founder of Rie Thomas Design (she was featured on EP07). We chat the evolutions in our lives over the past year: motherhood, creative career changes and balancing all that is life. Featured wines by Acheson Wine Company, Sacramento, CA follow @nadwines @mrsriedesign contact: podcast@nadwines.com

In EP14, we sit down to chat with Jeremy Riddle, winemaker and founder of Riddle Wines, in the middle of harvest 2023. Be prepared for a lesson on viticulture, winemaking and what it really means to have wines that are reflective of time and place. Featured wine: 2020 Riddle Wines, Pet Nat of Grenache, El Dorado County, CA Follow @nadwines @riddlewines Contact: podcast@nadwines.com

In EP13, we hear from Justin Michelle Ward Trabue, owner, winemaker and vibemaker of Ward Four Wines. Ward Four Wines is produced in California and pays tribute to the winemaker's roots: her family and native city of Washington, DC. Featured wine: 2022 Barbera, Ward Four Wines, Zacharias Block, Mendocino County, CA Follow @nadwines @wardfourwines Contact: podcast@nadwines.com

In Episode 12, we taste a PIWI wine with Bennett Cross, founder of Good News Wine, a mid century modern diner-themed wine bar/shop in Sacramento, California. We chat about the inspiration behind Good News, educational journeys in wine and why you really don't hate Riesling or Chardonnay. Featured wine: THOMAS NIEDERMAYR “16” Souvignier Gris 2018 follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

After a break due to a big life transition, I am back to debrief and taste wine with three of my close friends. We discuss motherhood, taste a new wine and chat about different wine and wine adjacent experiences. Featured wines: 2022 Tessier Winery, Day Dreaming, Central Coast, California and 2022 Tessier Winery, Soul Love, Central Coast, California follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In Episode 10, I uncork the story behind Coral Wang, California winemaker and owner of Maison des Plaisances (translated from French as "house of pleasures"). After meeting a WINeFare in June 2022 and become fast friends with Coral, this is the first time we sit down and chat about her adventures in learning winemaking and living in France, her transition to the Sonoma wine scene and creating her own natural wine label. Featured wine: 2021 Cuvee No. 1 (50% Grenache, 24% Syrah, 24% Mourdevre, 2% Zinfandel), Maison des Plaisances, Sonoma County, California follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In episode 09, I sit down with Emily Fernwood, the winemaker and all roles for Osa Major Wines, a small production natural wine brand based in Northern California. From sultry reds to bright whites, Emily's wines came on the scene in 2020 and have been a local buzz since. Grab a glass and get into this woman wonder wine brand whos world travels have shaped who she is as a winemaker. Also... where did the name Osa Major come from anyways? Featured wine: 2021 O! SOLE MIO Sangiovese, Osa Major, Lewis Vineyard, CA follow @ojamajorwines @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In Episode 08, we pour into the ladies of VinBoheme (Monique & Roberta), an East Coast based wine and home decor shop in the US. Chatting wines, decor and community that make for an inviting home and lifestyle; you're bound to hear about a wine pairing or bottle that intrigues you. Shop featured wines at https://vinboheme.com/ and follow at @Vinboheme. follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In episode 07, we uncork a conversation with graphic designer Marie Thomas (@mrsriedesign) of Rie Thomas Design. Rie is the magic behind the Nad Wines logo; but she represents more than that in the Nad Wines story. We chat about social media, creative processes, mental health and the most important aspect of entrepreneurship and life - community. Featured wine: 2020 Two Shepherds "Wiley" Carbonic Carignan, Trimble Vineyard, Yolo County, California. follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In episode 06, we pour up with Sacramento-native Derrick Vaughn Harrison (@funkyvinoz), Wine Education Coordinator at Matthiason Wines in Napa Valley, CA. We discuss the wine education as being subjective, tasting experiences being personal and the history of Matthiason Wines as an genuine trailblazer in the Napa Valley organic viticulture and winemaking scene. Featured wine: 2021 Matthiason Wines, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Linda Vista Vineyard, California. follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In episode 05, we pop some verbal bottles with Amy Wright, Director of Sales, The Urban Grape in Boston, Massachusetts. Living the best wine life between Brooklyn and Boston, Amy is a fellow Roots Fund Scholar, WSET Diploma Candidate and in my eyes a wine expert. We discuss community in the wine industry, trends in wine consumerism and how to navigate shopping for wine. Featured wine: For the Stella Rosa lovers looking for a substitute, wines from the Bugey-Cerdon appellation, any producer is recommended! follow @therootsfund @urbangrape @babyloveswine follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In Episode 04, I uncork the story of Chris Walsh and his winery End of Nowhere located in Amador City, CA. We get into Chris' NYC dive into the wine industry, setting his own minimal intervention style in old-school Amador County and the varietals that shine in the Sierra Foothills. Featured wine: 2021 End of Nowhere Phantom Limb, Carbonic Zinfandel, California follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In Episode 03, I uncork the story of Kristie Tacey, natural winemaker and founder of Tessier Winery. Kristie is a former scientist, living in Berkley and producing wine in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California. Kristie and I met in 2020, and became fast friends in the middle of the pandemic and serves as one of my consistent inspirations for creating - not only because her wines are so delicious, but because she continues to evolve herself and brand each vintage. Follow @tessierwinery for the latest and click here to find Tessier to sip on in your city as you listen. Find her at Good Bottle, Nico Wine and Kru in Sacramento, CA. Featured wine: 2021 Tessier Soul Love, 70% Riesling, 25% Mourtaou, 5% Merlot, California follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In Episode 02, I uncork the Sans Wine Co. story with Gina Schober, CEO and Co-Founder of Sans Wine Co., a producer of single-varietal, single-vineyard canned natural wine in Northern California. As a DTC Sales Rep for the brand, AKA a mobile tasting room for private parties, I have an intimate relationship with these exceptional canned wines. Hear the story from the co-founder herself, sans Jake Stover, Gina's husband, Co-Founder, and Director of Winemaking for Sans Wine Co. and get to know real wine made by some real people. We talk sustainability in the wine industry and wine SANS (the French word "without") additives, chemical and pretense. To try these wines, contact me to set up a local in-person tasting in Sacramento or the Bay Area. Sans Wine Co. can also set up virtual tastings nationwide. Follow @sanswineco for more! Featured wine: Sans Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc, Finley Road Vineyard, Lake County, California follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

In Episode 01, I uncork the story of Nad Wines (@nadwines) and answer two of my most asked questions: What is natural wine? Isn't all wine natural? I walk through what to look for when identifying natural wine and the characteristics outside of the bottle that build my affinity for this juice. This podcast is brought to you by We Are Sacramento and The Loft. A few of my places to shop for natural wine in cities where I've lived: Los Angeles: Good News Wine, Melody and Vinovore Oakland: The Punchdown, Minimo, and Bay Grape Sacramento: Good News Wine, Ro Sham Beaux and Nico Wine My ah-ha moment wine: Donkey & Goat Lily's Pet Nat of Chardonnay (Made in Berkeley, CA). follow @nadwines | visit www.nadwines.com | contact podcast@nadwines.com

Nad Wines Podcast explores the blend of people, places, and natural wines that inspire creator Nadia Mincey. From conversations to wine tips, listen for wine knowledge delivered in a relatable way.