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Cathy Corison is a legend, pioneer, and true trailblazer in the California wine industry. In the 1970s, when most women were limited to lab work, Cathy set her sights on winemaking. She earned her place at Freemark Abbey and Yverdon, eventually becoming head winemaker at Chappellet in 1980. While the wine world leaned toward big, bold, hedonistic Napa Cabernets, Cathy stayed true to her vision—crafting restrained, elegant wines that initially flew under the radar of critics like Robert Parker. Today, under her own label, Corison, Cathy is celebrated as one of California's most respected producers. Joining the conversation is Grace Corison, Cathy's daughter and the future face of Corison Winery. Grace played a key role in getting their vineyards certified organic—a recognition of practices they'd followed for years. She recognized the importance of official certification for transparency and for connecting with a younger generation of wine drinkers. Also joining us is Anna Brittain, Executive Director of Napa Green, who organized the annual RISE Symposium, where both Cathy and Grace will serve as keynote speakers this year. RISE is one of the most impactful events in the wine industry, bringing attention to sustainability and climate action through education, leadership, and collaboration. Learn more at: risegreen.org corison.com Hope to see you at RISE!

This is just a teaser from a bonus episode for our subscribers. If you'd like to become a Restaurant Guys' Regular and listen to the entire episode and other commercial-free episodes, subscribe herehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribeThis is a Vintage Selection from 2007The BanterThe Guys tell how being a regular at a restaurant can be a wise investment.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys host Tony Soter of Etude Wines and Soter Vineyard about the joys and challenges of creating cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and sparkling wines and how Tony has been able to find success in both California and Oregon. The Inside TrackThe Guys reminisce about a particular bottle of Tony's pinot noir that may have changed Francis' life and talk about the true purpose of wine: enjoyment.“The ultimate satisfaction is when you can sit there and watch the bottle go down and watch the smiles on people's faces,” Tony Soter on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2007BioTony Soter is the founder, with his late wife Michelle, of Soter Vineyards at Mineral Springs Ranch in Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon. Soter is a Portland, Oregon, native who began his remarkable 40-year winemaking career in the Napa Valley. After graduating from Pomono College in southern California with a degree in philosophy, Soter joined the staff at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in 1975 to learn the trade. By 1982, he released his own wine under the Etude label, selling the winery almost 20 years later. In the meantime, Soter worked as consulting winemaker for such world-famous Napa estates as Araujo (now Eisele), Chappellet, Dalla Valle, Shafer, and Spottswoode, among others. After almost 30 years in California, Soter moved back to Oregon and founded Soter Vineyards in 1997, where he is still making some of the most heralded pinot noirs in the state.InfoSoter Vineyardshttps://www.sotervineyards.com/Come see The Restaurant Guys LIVE with Chef Scott Conant at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 17! VIP tickets include a Meet & Greet After-Party with Scott Conant. Restaurant Guys Regulars get a discount so subscribe here https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe Get tickets at https://secure.nbpac.org/scott-conant. Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

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The BanterThe Guys talk about what Robert Simonson calls “the cold switcheroo” and what's next in the world of martini. The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys get two Corisons on one show! They catch up with Cathy Corison and her daughter Grace Corison Martin who will, perhaps along with her sister, take over the winery one day. They discuss the challenging past, bright present and brilliant future of Corison Wines. The Inside TrackThey have been avid fans of Cathy Corison's wines (Corison Winery) and they have hosted wine dinners at their places with Cathy and she has hosted them when they visit in California. On the idea of her daughters eventually taking the reins at the winery, Cathy says,“I'm just so grateful to know that it's going to go forward after me because we're farmers.  It's a very long term business.  And in fact, the wines I'm making today are still going to be on the youthful side when I'm gone. So just to know that it's going to go forward is, is very, very gratifying,” Cathy Corison on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2024BioCathy Corison's winemaking journey began nearly 50 years ago when she took a wine appreciation course. Two years later she graduated, and two days after that, arrived in the Napa Valley, bent on making wine. A master's degree in Enology at UC Davis followed. She made wine at Chappellet Vineyard for the 1980's. In 1987, toward the end of her tenure at Chappellet, there was a wine inside her that she needed to make and she began to buy grapes and barrels. Using other wineries' facilities, she was able to create the wine of her own.She founded her own winery, Corison Winery, in 1987. The winery is located in St. Helena, California in a barn built by Corison's husband, William Martin. They have two daughters, Grace and Rose, who are poised to take the reins in the future. Grace Corison Martin earned a BFA in Acting from Syracuse University and then worked in restaurants in NYC. Since moving back to the Napa Valley, Grace completed her Winemaking Certificate at UC Davis, and her Level 3 WSET.InfoCorison Wineryhttps://www.corison.com/See the Kronos table!https://www.corison.com/about/Our Sponsors The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/ Our Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe

Jeremy Carter of Tarpon Cellars is more than just a winemaker; he is a student of taste, and he built his palate first in the South. A Georgia native, Jeremy attended Florida State University before moving to the Napa Valley in 2007 for an internship at his uncle's winery in Rutherford. He would soon hone his winemaking acumen through various positions at Luna, Chappellet, and Duckhorn while also studying winemaking at UC Davis. We recorded this interview during the Charleston Wine + Food festival, and this week, Jeremy was named one of the VinePair 50, a big accolade from the publication that is recognizing talented individuals doing great things to make the drinks space better and more creative. As VinePair writes, “Carter's goal is to introduce American wine lovers to grapes prominent in international regions but uncommon in California markets.” And I'd add that he is creating wine that pairs perfectly with cuisine and climate in the South. For Jeremy, it's beyond the bottle to the sustainability, the community, and the communing around the table.

Chappellet Winery is truly a historic staple in Napa Valley. In this episode of Wines That Matter, listeners are joined by Cyril Chappellet, who is the Chairman of the Board for Chappellet Winery.  Cyril, Kelli, and Sarah go deep into the history of the Chappellet vineyard as well as the early years of Napa Valley and St. Helena. For Cyril, family and wine have always been intimately connected, and listeners get to hear some wonderful stories and thought processes to how Chappellet puts out some of their world class wines. In addition to opening and tasting through some world class bottles, Cyril touches on the fires that have ravaged Napa Valley in the past, and how he's leading the way in protecting the winemakers and natural habitat that surrounds them all. Cyril truly is a storyteller worth listening to regardless of your current knowledge of wine! If you like this episode, be sure to follow Wines That Matter on whatever platform you're listening on. This episode was produced and edited for CurtCo Media by AJ Moseley. Music by Chris Porter. Hosted by Kelli White and Sarah Bray. Chin chin!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil are reminded of how much MORE Sommelier's know about wine than the rest of us! Sam Lange, the Sommelier at Beverly's Restaurant at The Coeur d'Alene Resort, is our guest, this week and he nails a blind taste of a surprise wine we brought for him. He also brings three incredible Zinfandel's in honor of International Zinfandel Day, describes how they needed to pivot during a recent wine dinner and lobs up a perfect opportunity for us to mention the upcoming Apple Cup episode. Oh, and we added one more level to our Wine Time Fridays rating system!#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #AmberFauxPasWines this episode: - - 2019 Chappellet Grower Collection Pinot Noir, Apple Lane Vineyard

Welcome back to another episode of The Everyday Wine Aficionado Podcast, today let me introduce you to Chuck McKahn, Owner and Winemaker at McKahn Family Cellars   Chuck is a small town kid from Ripon in California's Central Valley.  He caught the wine bug very early at the age of 15 (supervised by his parents of course!) and after high school made his way to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Wine and Viticulture program.  In 2011 Chuck moved to the Napa Valley to work for Phillip Titus at Chappellet and has since moved onto winemaker posts at William Harrison and various smaller wine brands.  Chuck's family and he started McKahn Family Cellars in 2014 where he was fortunate enough to craft Rhone varietal wines, a personal passion of Chuck's. Chuck and his wife Brittany live in Napa and their favorite hobby is drinking Champagne.   Let's dive into his wine story!   [00:01 – 10:11] Opening Segment Chuck shares his wine origin story Choosing Cal Poly because of its proximity to the beach, studying wine, and identifying his wine career path   [10:12 – 16:49] McKahn Family Cellar's Humble Beginnings Chuck's Biggest Takeaway from Chappellet Know what you're doing and know what you don't know in a vineyard Blending Must-Knows Talking about wine more deeply and sharing the knowledge through starting McKahn Family Cellars   [16:50 – 37:06] Building a Family Business while Crafting Rhone Varietals in Napa Valley Wine Evolutions at McKahn Family Cellars A Unique Charcuterie Aroma in Chuck's Rhône WineVarieties The biggest challenge is because they are Rhône WineVarieties! Chuck talks about their wines   [37:07 – 42:59] Closing Segment Learn everything you need to grow your wine, business, or brand with Wine Business Bootcamp where I help other wine producers master the fundamentals of digital marketing, nail their customer experience, and convert more wine tasters into their wine clubs and other offers. Just send me a dm or email at kris@krislevy.comwith the subject: Wine Business Bootcamp Favorite Wine Sparkling wine Favorite go-to pairing Desert wine and something salty Sparkling wine and oysters Wine Resource The Wine Bible The Story of Wine   Connect with Chuck Instagram: @mckahnfamilycellars, @chuck.mckahn.wine Website: mckahnfamilycellars.com     Let's continue the Everyday Wine Conversations and connect with me through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or feel free to shoot me an email at kris@krislevy.co. You can also check out my website at ​www.​klevywineco.com.   TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help us get the word out there! Share this podcast to someone who wants to join the wine conversations. Go ahead and take a screenshot, share this to your stories, and tag me on Instagram!   JOIN THE CLUB through this link and handpick wines every month, from up and coming wineries, winemaker owned brands and wineries with unique stories while supporting those wineries directly. You can also join our Facebook Group to connect with other wine lovers, get special tips and tricks, and take your wine knowledge to a whole new level.   Tweetable Quotes:   “Knowing what you're doing and knowing what you don't know in a vineyard are so important.”  - Chuck McKahn   “It takes time to be successful in the wine industry.”  - Chuck McKahn    

Wines: 2019 Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon and Chappellet Las Piedras Winemaker's BlendGuest: Ry Richards, Associate Winemaker, ChappelletWe are joined by Chappellet's Associate Winemaker, Ry Richards as we taste two extraordinary wines from their portfolio. Listeners of WTF will know that one of Michelle's go-to wines is an easily accessible Mountain Cuveé - getting to try the winemaker's blend that is only available to club members (occasionally) or for on-property guests  was definitely a Wines To Find high point for us!!Having the opportunity to taste these two wines while talking with one of the winemakers made it even more special! Listen to learn of the specific blends of each of these wines, the growing conditions of the stellar 2019 growing and harvest season, and the Chappellet approach to winemaking. Head Winemaker, Phillip Titus (a California winemaking legend) has been with Chappellet since the 90's - Ry discusses with us the benefit of that experience and knowledge and how it allows for the consistent creation of classic wines representing the best of California wine country.This episode is must listen for enthusiasts of wines from Napa Valley and definitely stay tuned to the end when @wtfsoundguy jumps in with his own comments and questions (doesn't happen too often!).Buy us a Mimosa!Wines To Find Podcast,  Finalist in the 12th Annual TASTE AWARDS  in  four categories. -Best Drink or Beverage Program-Best New Series-Best Single Topic Series-Best Food or Drink PodcastWe have been listed in the Top 50 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/==============Music from https://filmmusic.io "Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 

James sits down with Chairman Cyril Chappellet and winemaker Philip Corallo-Titus to talk about the Napa Valley winery's 2019 vintage. "It's like two great vintages back to back," Philip says in comparing 2019 and 2018. "The '18s were just very forward, big, structural wines and were just heralded as this great vintage, and it is. And then the '19 came along, and my opinion is that ... it's like a 'Do you like John Lennon or Paul McCartney?' kind of thing. And I've always been a little bit of a fan of this '19 vintage because of this real focus that it has, and there's just a depth and concentration and center of gravity, but not on a big scale of tannins."

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This episode features Philip Corallo-Titus who is the Winemaker at Chappellet a position he has held since 1990. He also serves as Director of Winemaking at his family’s winery Titus Vineyards, which he now runs with his brother. We talked about old school Chappellet, Chenin blanc, managing mountain tannins, winery design, and the new Titus Winery. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Chappellet - Napa, CA Titus Vineyards - Napa, CA This podcast is brought you by Total Wine. Fling into spring at Total Wine & More, where fresh flavors are in full bloom. We’re talking Rieslings and rainboots, bubbly and brunch, or Pinot on the porch, anyone? No matter what’s on your table, we have the wine—and the savings—to go with your menu. Sauvignon Blanc plays nicely with smoked salmon. Bacon practically begs for Chardonnay. And which Rosé are you feeling today? We surely have a shade to match. Brighten up your glass with fresh cocktails. Rosé Prosecco makes for a beautiful twist on a Mojito, or mix up your Sangria with a spritz of berry seltzer. With over eight thousand wines, four thousand spirits, and twenty-five hundred beers to choose from, you can expect the unexpected. Always at the best prices in town. With the best service in America. What’ll it be today? Choose curbside pickup, in-store pickup, shipping, or delivery. Explore more in-store, or at Total Wine.com. if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too  

In 1967 the Chappellet family built the second post-Prohibition winery in Napa Valley. Cyril was in elementary school then and mostly what he recalls is all the fun of living in the wilds of Pritchard Hill with his four brothers and sisters. The next 50-plus years have been a great adventure for the Chappellet family, who’ve made some beautiful wines along the way. Enjoy! For more visit: https://www.chappellet.com/

I was blindsided by winemaker Phillip Titus....he makes wine at Chappellet, Acumen, and is the consulting winemaker at his own winery, Titus. Furthermore, a wealth of Napa history comes to light with our bantering.  Really interesting conversation.

If you are curious about healthy movement or want to gain a better understanding of how to use space and movement to cultivate healthy relationships, then this episode all about Spacial Dynamics® is one you won't want to miss!   “Space provides the possibility for connection.” - Jaimen McMillan   If you've ever experienced the ability to project your attention into another place or to shift our focus from the physical space you occupy to a place where you feel truly connected with another person, then you've already had a taste of what Spacial Dynamics® teaches us. Perhaps now more than ever, this education and ability to really connect across great distance is becoming most valuable to our health and wellness as a society.   In this episode, we connect over Zoom with Heather Chappellet Lanier, a Spacial Dynamics®  international trainer and Registered Somatic Movement Therapist who shares with us how the teachings of Spacial Dynamics® can impact our relationships and activities of daily living.   Resources From This Episode: The Spacial Dynamics Institute: https://www.spacialdynamics.com/ Spacial Dynamics Women's Wellness: https://www.spacialdynamicswomenswellness.com/   Subscribe Now: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play   --- About Heather Chappellet Lanier: Heather is an international trainer in Spacial Dynamics® and a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist. She leads workshops and provides private consultations and coaching utilizing the movement discipline of Spacial Dynamics®.  The thoughtful approach of Spacial Dynamics® is effective in enhancing personal and professional lives and relationships, and is featured in the landmark books The Fourfold Path to Healing, and Still Moving. Heather has been leading retreats from her home on Hill of the Hawk Farm for many years.   About Spacial Dynamics®: Spacial Dynamics® is a body of movement philosophy that teaches movement techniques for all ages.  It carries the understanding that the space we occupy includes not only the space our physical body requires, but also the space around us and the places where we focus our attention. > Learn More About Spacial Dynamics   Subscribe Now: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play

Piper and Traci are joined by Alexa Weeks Pessoa and Alexa Chappellet to discuss how show jumping and wine are the perfect pairing! Brought to you by World Equestrian Center. Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci BrooksTitle Sponsor: The World Equestrian CenterSummer Equestrian College Courses online at St. Lawrence UniversityGuest: Alexa Weeks Pessoa, pictured, credit Ashley Neuhof PhotographyGuest: Alexa ChappelletSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, KER, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Stonewall Farm, Finish Line, Subscribe to TPH, Balmoral TV, Straight Arrow, Total Saddle Fit, TPH Adult Amateur LoungeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Piper and Traci are joined by Alexa Weeks Pessoa and Alexa Chappellet to discuss how show jumping and wine are the perfect pairing! Brought to you by World Equestrian Center. Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci BrooksTitle Sponsor: The World Equestrian CenterSummer Equestrian College Courses online at St. Lawrence UniversityGuest: Alexa Weeks Pessoa, pictured, credit Ashley Neuhof PhotographyGuest: Alexa ChappelletSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, KER, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Stonewall Farm, Finish Line, Subscribe to TPH, Balmoral TV, Straight Arrow, Total Saddle Fit, TPH Adult Amateur LoungeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Bertus and Alli are the owners and winemakers of Belong Wine Co. based in Napa Valley making Rhône and fringe varietals from the El Dorado Foothills. With 1 ton of fruit and a whole lot of gumption, started Belong Wine Co. in 2017 to celebrate everything they hold dear: love, adventure, and a sense of exploration. They grew up on opposite ends of the globe - Bertus in Cape Town, South Africa and Alli in the Bay Area sugar hamlet of Crockett. Bertus knew he wanted to be a winemaker at the age of 15. He went on to study Viticulture and Enology at the University of Stellenbosch. He has worked in the cellar at Deetlefs Estate, Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons, Glen Carlou, Hess Collection, Chappellet, and Regusci and has been in his current position as the winemaker for James Cole, Tank Garage, and T-Vine wineries since 2012. His happy place has always been out in the vineyards, where he can be found in short shorts. Alli still doesn’t know what she wants to be when she grows up. She has always found great joy in the creative process and is a Jill of many trades. She went to the Harvard of the west, Chico State, where she studied Sociology and learned the beauty of work/life balance. Alli moved to Napa in 2010 with her sister, Holly, who was already working in the wine industry. After managing a wine bar downtown for four years she transitioned to her current role at Whetstone Wine Cellars where she gets to wear many hats, including graphic design, hospitality, events, and marketing.

Welcome to the Martini Minute, this is what's new in the world of luxury: The Boston Wine Festival returns to the Boston Harbor Hotel for its 31st season from January 10 to March 27, with 34 different winemaker-hosted dinners, seminars, receptions, and brunches. The 2020 lineup of wineries includes luminaries such as Opus One, Ramey Vineyards, Miner, Chappellet, and Les Domaines Barons de Rothschild.

In this episode of the Grape Miniseries, we discuss Pineau de la Loire, a.k.a, Chenin Blanc! This white grape is one of the most versatile in terms of wine styles it can make – from floral sparkling, to stunning dry and off dry versions to unctuous dessert wines. Chenin is underrated, not always treated with regard, but it has a pedigree and a class that can’t be doubted. After hearing about all it has to offer, you’ll want to run out and get a bottle ASAP!   Here are the show notes: What Is Chenin Blanc? It’s a high acid, white grape that makes everything from sparkling to dessert wines. When it’s grown poorly, it’s a boring neutral grape that’s used for its acidity but when grown in the right places, it can create a wine with great depth, character DNA: Chenin is related to Jura’s Savagnin – parent + unknown grape French grape scientist – Pierre Galet – Chenin Blanc started in Anjou in the 9thc, moved to Touraine by the 15thc 1520 – 1535 -- Grapes planted at Mount Chenin in Touraine by the Lord of Chateaux de Chenonceau and the Abbot of Cormery   Flavors of Chenin Chenin can express terroir, winemaker ideas, vintage but at its core it has a floral, mineral, honey note. Its nuances are determined by terroir, soil type and style With botrytis the wine is like peaches, honey, apricots, marzipan, quince Dry or off-dry from Loire: apple, chalk that turn into honey and quince – off dry can age New World, especially South Africa: tropical fruit notes, good acidity   Viticulture: Need ripeness and good control over its vigor to get depth and complexity New clonal research is being done to delay budding because the grape is prone to spring frost, increase sugar development Vintage variation: growers decide on a day by day basis what style and dryness of Chenin blanc they could make   Winemaking New World: Can be blended or do well alone, some skin contact to get different aroma, soften with malolactic, lees contact, tropical notes bc of cooler temps of fermentation Old World – fermentation temps – higher (60-68˚f. 16-20˚c) so they won’t get those tropical fruit flavors that come out with cooler temps (50˚/10˚C) – no new oak/toastiness Loire:Made like German white wines – low, slow fermentations in large old oak or stainless steel, no malolactic fermentation, no barriques   Wine regions Loire, France  Sweet appellations:Coteaux du Layon, Bonnezeaux, Quarts de Chaume, Vouvray Dry:Saviennières (Nicolas Joly) – concentration, flavor, longevity, climate change has made dry wine possible in most areas – although some is off-dry, tryig to become a Grand Cru of the Loire Range of sweetness levels, from dry to semi-sweet to sweet: Anjou, Crémant de Loire, Coteaux de l'Aubance, Jasnières, Montlouis, Saumur, and Vouvray Varied:Saumur, Vouvray, Anjou –Vouvray Moelleux wines:Sweet but can be artificially sweetened, so you need a good producer – Vouvray and Quarts de Chaume the best Demi sec: great acidity, with a touch of sugar sometimes seem dry b/c of the acidity Languedoc: Crémant de Limoux, Chenin must account for at least 20% and up to 40% of the blend with Mauzac, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay   South Africa Most in Western Cape: Stellebosch, Paarl and then Swartland, Olifants River Good acidity in a hot climate Swartland Top Producers: Badenhorst, Mullineux, Eben Sadie (blends Stellebosch Top Producers: Ken Forrester, De Morgenzon   United States California: Used it for jug wine because it had acidity, irrigated to the hilt – high yields, 4x as high as in Loire Clarksburg AVA plus, Chappellet in Napa, Leo Steen in Sonoma/Santa Ynez, Foxen in Santa Barbara Washington: Yakima Texas High Plains (a few hundred) Long Island, New York: Paumanok   Other wine regions: Australia,New Zealand, Argentina blended with Chardonnay, Mexico and Canada, and India and Thailand grow it too!   Thanks to our sponsors this week: Thanks to YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help! 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We couldn’t be more excited than to sit down with Chuck McKahn, partner and winemaker at a McKahn Family Cellars here in the Livermore Valley. Chuck’s career as a winemaker is in the Napa Valley. His career began with an epic opportunity to work harvest at Chappellet on Pritchard Hill under the mentorship of the one and only Philip Titus. It was here that Chuck got hands on experience crafting some of the most sought after wines in the world. Chuck used this opportunity and climbed the ladder after being offered a full time job after his first harvest. It wasn’t long before Chuck had earned the assistant winemaker position which opened the doors to a head winemaker opportunity at William Harrison in the heart of Rutherford.  Chuck has helped the winery Garner a better reputation and reach a total output that has put the winery in a stronger financial position. In addition, he has helped re-shape the winery’s production program to achieve new heights in quality. Chuck is as talented as they come, dedicated to his craft, and is on a lifelong mission to continue to better himself in all things wine. Follow Chuck and his projects on IG:  chuck.mckahn.wine mckahnfamilycellars williamharrisonvineyardswinery

The Titus brothers, Phillip and Eric.From a young age, Eric worked in the family vineyard in Napa Valley with his brothers and father and continued the tradition until he left for college to earn his doctorate degree in Biology where he was drawn to the dynamics of marine science and toxicology. Following this path, he worked around the world as a researcher and an envi- ronmental consultant throughout the 1990’s.In 1997 he returned to St. Helena to help with the harvest at Titus Vineyards. The family business was growing, and Eric decided to devote himself to return to the winery full time in 2002 to help with management of the burgeoning family business. Today he is General Manager and Vineyard Operations Manager of the winery.In the vineyard, Eric has adopted green practices that support sustainable farming. His aim is to farm with tech- niques that ensure minimum impact on the local environment. Eric’s goal is to have as light a footprint as possible in the vineyard. Nearly all vineyard work is done by hand; row by row. He collaborates with Winemaker brother Phillip to ensure that vineyard practices deliver expressive and focused fruit from their two estate vineyards. An estate-based winery allows for harvesting each row at the right moment for each wine.Eric has served as President of the Napa Valley Grape Growers Association and is active with both the St. Helena Viticultural Society and Appellation St. Helena. He is committed to preserving agricultural land and the local ecosys- tem in Napa Valley. Eric works along with the local viticultural community to promote the Napa Valley as a world- class winegrowing region.From the age of 12, Phillip took an interest in viticulture and worked with his father and brothers in the family vine- yards in Napa Valley. His introduction to fine wine was at the family dinner table when his father shared Bordeaux, California Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel from his cellar. Many of these formative wines were intriguing varietal and field blends.In college, Phillip studied agronomy, viticulture and enology at the University of California at Davis. He also traveled to Burgundy and Bordeaux to gain more exposure to great European wines. After graduation, he began his career working at Quail Ridge Winery, Stratford and Chappellet. In 1990 he was named Winemaker at Chappellet and continues to make the wines there today. That same year he also became Winemaker at his family’s Titus Vineyards.Phillip focuses on harvesting the grapes at optimal maturity, whereby showcasing the unique characteristics of each lot and vineyard block. His intimate knowledge of the two-family estate vineyards since childhood helps him to guide the creation of superior wine from the individual blocks. His wide-ranging experience with exceptional vine- yard sites large and small across Napa Valley inspires his acute blending sensibilities. Phillip’s focused winemaking direction for each lot brings out dynamic flavor profiles, textural balance, and complexity in the distinctive Titus Vineyard wines.

The wines of Badia a Coltibuono are some of the most precise, balanced, and typically Chianti Classico of those produced in the region. While many wineries pay lip service using terms like " we believe wine begins in the vineyard," Roberto Stucchi Prinetti truly follows the axiom. After receiving his degree at UC Davis, and working under Cathy Corison at Chappellet, he returned to take over as the sixth generation of his family running Badia a Coltibuono. He immediately replanted the vineyards to maximize quality and emphasize terroir. Ever since the wines he makes have been met with critical acclaim.

As a teenager Mia Klein wanted to be a chef. In her first job as a cook, however, she discovered wine and a whole new path opened up for her. In 1984 she landed her first job at Chappellet. Eventually Klein became one of the busiest consulting winemakers in Napa Valley, producing wines for Spottswoode, Araujo, Viader, Dalla Valle, and others, including her own brand, Selene. Enjoy! For more visit: SeleneWines.com

Tom Simoneau is on California Wine Country this week to present his 2018 Wines of the Year, with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. There are a lot of wines to describe and a few to taste, so we get started right away. After each wine, you will find links to the wineries' websites. Tom Simoneau's website is http://winecountrylive.com/. Winery of the Year Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery This stunning property in the deep end of Dry Creek Valley has been producing world class wine for nearly forty years. Recently widowed Rhonda Carano continues on the vision she and Don Carano planned way back in 1981. The grounds at the winery are worth a visit alone. The wine making team headed by Sarah Quider and Rebecka Deike have made so many good wines you’ll have some fun trying to figure out which wine is your favorite. Congratulations to my Winery of the Year… Ferrari-Carano. Sarah Quider calls in to the station for a live chat with Tom, Steve and Dan (beginning at about 32:18 in the audio file). ferrari-carano.com Best Whites Sparkling Wine: Gosset Champagne, Non Vintage Grand Reserve Brut, $45 With just the right amount of bubbles, just the right amount of yeast, just the right amount of acid, this wine is just right. How long have they been making sparkling wine in Champagne? Only 350 years to get it right. Once you taste this Gosset Sparkler you’ll have a new best friend.  champagne-gosset.com Chardonnay: Hyde de Villaine (HdV), 2015 Hyde Vineyard, Napa Valley, $70 HdV is a family venture between the Hyde family of Napa Valley and the de Villaine family of Burgundy, France. Aubert de Villaine, Co-Director of Domain de la Romanee-Conti, married Larry Hyde’s cousin Pamela, and a star… winery was born. This Chardonnay is lean in a rich sort of way. It’s the definition of balance, fruit, a magnificent mouth feel with a finish that leaves you with, how’d they do that? HdVwines.com Sauvignon Blanc: Hanna Winery, 2017 Russian River Valley, $19 Long known for producing one of Sonoma County’s finest Sauvignon Blancs, winemaker Jeff Hinchliffe did not disappoint with his 2017. Crisp grapefruit, hints of herbs and mineral, nice and dry. From a classy Sonoma County family owned winery. hannawinery.com Off Dry White: Imagery Estate Winery, 2017 Riesling, Upper Ridge Pine Mountain Cloverdale Peak, $26 From the winery long known for producing alternative wines with colorful art labels on their wine bottles, this Riesling is a real winner. Fruity and flavorful, the perfect aperitif. A stop by their tasting room in the Sonoma Valley is an education in itself. imagerywinery.com Alternative White:   Sonoma-Loeb, 2016 Viognier, Cold Creek Vineyard, Carneros, $32 You may not have heard of Sonoma-Loeb before, but if Napa Valley’s Chappellet is familiar, they are the owners. This is a wine brand you need to check out. This Rhone white is as good a Viognier as I have ever tasted. With its floral aroma, crisp acidity, and rich mouth feel I guarantee you’ll thank me for turning you on to this wine. Sonoma-Loeb.com Best Value White: Korbel Champagne Cellars, 2015 Natural, Russian River Valley Champagne, $16 How’s the old saying go… A chicken in every pot and a bottle of sparkling wine in every fridge. Not sure if that was said by Dom Perignon or Gary Heck, the owner of Korbel. But either way, Korbel makes it easy for all of us to celebrate with a glass of bubbles and not break the bank. The Natural is my favorite but the entire portfolio of sparklers is highly recommended. And yes, it says Champagne on the label. It was grandfathered in back in 2006. korbel.com Rosé:   Bucher Vineyards, 2017 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, $25 Rosés are on fire. It is the hottest category for wine sales over the last few years. This Bucher Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir is crisp with bright strawberry fruit, from the long time dairy farm family off West Side Road in Healdsburg. Visit their website for an appointment at their new group tasting lounge i...

It's the annual Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving/Holiday meal that involves turkey and lots of butter episode! This year we cover the basics, as usual, but come up with one cool idea and offer an etiquette tip on something that users keep bringing up!  Please support our sponsors, who help us keep producing the show!    M. GemiGorgeous Italian luxury shoes at 1/3 of the cost!  www.mgemi.com/wine for fifty dollars off your first pair.   Wine Scholar Guild Would you like the master the wines and regions of France or Italy? Embark on one of Wine Scholar Guild's intensive course designed for wine professionals & committed students of wine. Here are our picks!  Appetizers: From Dan Beatty – Anitpasti platter, stuffed mushrooms, olives, italina style cheeses – Chianti, Greco, Soave Cheese platters – sparkling or any budget – Cava, Crémant d’Alsace, Crémant de Bourgogne, Italian sparkling – Ferrari from Trento Hummus, Spinach and artichoke dip, black bean dip – Bordeaux Blanc or Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, rosé (MVP), sparkling rosé   Soup: Most of these wines can go from soup to entree  Butternut squash soup: Sparkling, Alsace Pinot Gris or Riesling Lentils: Beaujolais Tomato soup: Sangiovese, Beaujolais French onion soup: Vouvray, Gewurz, Alsace Riesling, Beaujolais, CdR, Sherry   Holiday meal MVPs: Riesling: off-dry or Alsace or Pfalz, Napa, Spätlese or Auslese from Mosel or Rheingau  Loire: Vouvray – off-dry, dry Chenin Blanc – Saviennieres, dry Chenin American Chenin Blanc: Macari on Long Island, Chappellet in Napa Others: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Côte du Rhône Blanc, Priorat Blanc, Rueda from Spain Heavy on greens: (brussels sprouts, spinach): Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux Blanc Fuller Style Burgundies: Chassagne-Montrachet, Mâconnais, Meursault   Reds: You need a medium-bodied red for the meal so the wine doesn’t overtake the food MVP: Cru Beaujolais with a quick side track on Beaujolais Nouveau Beef, lamb, and mushroom: Go for higher tannin wine – Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon Stuffing: Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Rouge Zweigelt, Côte du Rhône     An idea: A 100% Sparkling Meal Appetizers: Bold flavored sparkling – Pinot Meunier-based especially grower Champagne. Start with a Cava or an American Sparkling that is bolder and richer, fuller in style. Start white Soup: Fuller bodied rosé sparkling – Spanish sparkling wine  Main course: Rosé sparkling, Blanc de Noir  Dessert wine: Demi-sec Champagne or Moscato d’Asti for a fizzy wine that’s a little different   Thanksgiving dessert The BIG RULE: The wine must be sweeter than the dessert! Chocolate: Banyuls or Ruby Port Custard or fruit dessert: Moscato d’Asti, demi-sec, Sauternes (Bordeaux), late harvest Riesling Dessert idea: Ice cream and Pedro Ximenez Sherry as the topping – amazing!!   Final etiquette note: What if you are the only person who drinks good wine at your table? We’ve got the answer!   We are grateful for you! Thank you for listening and supporting us!       Thanks to our sponsors this week:  YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help! Check it out today: https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   M. Gemi M.Gemi is redefining the luxury Italian footwear market by taking all the things we love about the industry—unparalleled quality, family-owned workshops, and personalized, concierge-level service—and leaving behind the luxury price tag. Many brands that once represented the epitome of quality craftsmanship have abandoned Italy in order to maximize profits—all at the expense of quality, their customers’ wallets and the very craftspeople who helped build their businesses. M.Gemi is Italian luxury made the old way, sold the new way. The result is the highest-quality, handcrafted Italian shoes at a price that clients can feel good about. Go see for yourself how amazing these shoes are at www.mgemi.com/wine for fifty dollars off your first pair.   Wine Scholar Guild  The Wine Scholar Guild offers wine education and certification Wine ScholarTM programs on the wines of France, Italy and Spain (Spanish Wine Scholar Progam launching Summer 2019) as well as in-depth Master-Level certificate programs on specific wine regions such as Bourgogne, Bordeaux or the Rhone. Their wine study and certification programs are available both online and with approved program providers around the world. Wine Scholar Guild students range from wine industry professionals to serious wine hobbyists! Want to master the wines and regions of France or Italy? Embark on one of Wine Scholar Guild's intensive course designed for wine professionals & committed students of wine. Go to https://www.winescholarguild.org  to get more information! Have questions about the course? Email brooke@winescholarguild.org 

Today on What Got You There Sean talks with one of the legends in the wine world Cyril Chappellet of Chappellet Winery. Cyril is a leader, entrepreneur, trendsetter and someone who anyone can learn a great deal from. On this episode they discuss career changes, getting started in the wine business and what it takes to stay ahead of the times in a constant changing industry. http://whatgotyouthere.com/   GlobeKick 10% off with discount code “WGYT” https://globekick.com/ 15% off Four Sigmatic with discount code "WGYT" http://foursigmatic.com/wgyt   https://www.chappellet.com/ https://twitter.com/Chappellet_wine https://www.facebook.com/Chappellet.Vineyard https://www.instagram.com/chappellet_winery/   https://twitter.com/WhatGotYouThere https://www.instagram.com/whatgotyoutherepodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/whatgotyouthere/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-delaney-00909190/   Intro/Outro music by Justin Great- http://justingreat.com/ Audio Engineer- Brian Lapres 

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Cathy Corison is the owner of Corison Winery in St. Helena, California. An alum of Freemark Abbey, Robert Sinskey, and Chappellet, she's made wine under her eponymous label since 1987. Critic Eric Asimov of the NYT has written, “Corison is one of the greatest producers of Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley today,” and she's been named a “Winemaker of the Year” by San Francisco Chronicle. She talks to us about what it was like being one of the first female winemakers in Napa in the late 1970s, and her impressions of how the industry has evolved in the last 40 years.

Yes, for 50 years the Chappellet family has been crafting exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and other varietals from their Pritchard Hill Estate high above Napa Valley. It started with a leap of faith as Donn Chappellet and family left a successful business in Los Angeles to make the kind of wine he enjoyed. He may have been a bit naive but determination, and a little help from Napa Valley icons, helped Donn and Molly Chappellet build a well-respected and sought-after brand. Vice President and owner Dominic Chappellet shares his family's story from the beautiful estate where he was born and raised.

When it comes to winemaking you'll find Cathy Corison at the intersection of Power and Elegance. You won't locate that intersection on a map but you can find it in a Corison bottle. Cathy has worked at respected Napa Valley wineries such as Freemark Abbey, Chappellet and her namesake winery for 40 years. Not a bad run for a woman who got her start with a wine appreciation course "on a whim." This year she was named a Top 100 Winery by Wine & Spirits Magazine. She'll be the first to say her success has as much to do with serendipity and luck as it does talent. Meet Cathy Corison on today's podcast.  

Isaac Hutchins of Marjorie breaks away from the kitchen at Marjorie to be our special guest this month. Isaac fills us in on what's happening at the restaurant in the front and the back of the house. Connie and Tom open the show with a look back at Seattle 25 years ago. Is it a better place to eat now, than it was then? What's changed? The newsbytes segment reveals some interesting changes in the landscape and the calendar segment is loaded with Super Bowl and Valentine's Day ideas.

Hugh Johnson has been an author and editor of wine articles and books for over 50 years. His books include "The World Atlas of Wine," "A Life Uncorked," "Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book," "Hugh Johnson On Wine," and "Wine". He also hosted and produced the PBS TV program "Vintage: A History of Wine".

Chappellet wines are some of the best thatCalicornia has to offer. Cyril Chappellet, Managing Director and familial representative for the wine company, joins Stu on his show tonight, August 1st.