Voyage to First Vintage

We're back with an episode packed full of updates on how we're progressing with our wine label and our goal of owning a winery and vineyard! Have a listen, let us know what you think! - James & Danielle Support this podcast

This week we sat down with Isis Daniel, THE Millennial Somm, a strong woman in the wine industry, making her way towards living a dream of drinking, discussing, and teaching others about all things wine. She is a force and also incredibly goofy and fun to chat with! Give this episode a listen. We promise, you won't be disappointed. Support this podcast

In this episode, we spoke with the lovely Elle Rodriguez and shared our opinions (a LOT of them) on the wine industry and where we'd like to see it go towards in the future. A BIG thank you to Elle for being on our show! Here's to many more of these kinds of conversations! Support this podcast

We talk to David Scheidt of Mastro Scheidt Faily Cellars to get the low down on picking growers to work with and how to navigate being a not formally trained winemaker. Support this podcast

This week we chatted with Justine Osilla, a student at Fresno State studying winemaking and well on her way to an incredible future. She gave us so much insight on a path to becoming a winemaker and wine influencer! Enjoy! Support this podcast

James and I have been working hard to get our LLC put together and submitted, we've been continuing on with our custom crush pursuit and trying to stay sane in the current climate! Pour yourself a glass of wine, sit back, relax, and enjoy this weeks episode! -J&D Support this podcast

We sat down (quarantine style) with Marcy of Marcelais Vineyard and Marcelais Winery! Marcy is a go-getter and is building her brand from the beginning, just like us! We had a blast talking with her about marketing, online retail, and more! Support this podcast

WE go over our current progress and exciting new plans, while being interrupted by our cats Support this podcast

WINE CRIMES! Danielle's favorite topic. We cover stories about Domaine Romanee Conti and Buckfast Wine Tonic! Both super interesting and we hope you guys enjoy these stories as much as we did! Support this podcast

We talk to Elliot about the process of starting a small vineyard and winery and get a bit sidetracked with some sensual equipment talk. Support this podcast

Another update for y'all this week with a lot of b.s.ing included. Support this podcast

We've got an update for you guys this week! Rate, Review, Subscribe and all that jazz :) Support this podcast

We interviewed Deb Elissagaray with Ursa Vineyards and it's here for your ear holes! We hope you guys enjoy! Thank you, Deb, for coming onto our podcast! Support this podcast

We interview our friend Ann Wofford of Wofford Acres Vineyards and pick her brain and get invaluable advice for our future adventures. Support this podcast

We sat down to chat with Sarah Johnson of Blue Dog Wine Co and we're so excited to share their unique experience in the wine industry. They're just starting out chasing their dreams of having a winery just like us! (Though admittedly, they seem to be doing a better job of it!) Enjoy this awesome episode and don't forget to give them a follow on Instagram to follow along in their journey as well! Support this podcast

We're changing it up this week because #winenot?! We researched and present you with two crazy wine crime stories! Support this podcast

We interview Scott Neal, Co-owner of Coeur de Terre Vineyard and talk with him about starting their vineyard and winery and some interesting aspects of what they do and what they have done in the past including how they came up with their deceptively hard to spell name. Support this podcast

This week we're discussing what progress we've made in the past month, what ideas we have for the future and brainstorming a bit! Let us know what you think of these new ideas that we are super excited about! Support this podcast

We had the chance to interview Sirpa Peacock of Colene Clemens and Ocelli Cellars, but had a dew audio issues along the way. James and Danielle gi ve a baby update and joke around a bit too much. Support this podcast

Danielle and James drink a bit and talk about tasting rooms tips and tricks in response to some requests from friends. Support this podcast

We talk to Dave Walker at Tresori Vineyards for our first interview of hopefully many. Support this podcast

Danielle and James run through their progress at this point and where they expect to be in the future. We would love to hear from you all, feel free to reach out and get in touch with us! Support this podcast

James and Danielle here to introduce our big plans, who we are, and where we are at right now. Support this podcast

Welcome aboard the Voyage to First Vintage podcast. James and Danielle Frost will be your guides through their weird and wonderful journey to owning their own portion of the wine industry. Support this podcast