Podcast appearances and mentions of Charles Krug

Send us a textWelcome to Season 5!  Who would have thunk?!  We start this season off with a bang as we are interviewing Angela Mondavi...not only an accomplished 4th generation wine maker, from an iconic family in American viticulture, but she is an ass kicking entrepreneur, with several businesses under her belt, of course they pertain to the family business of making AMAZING wines.  The Mondavi family has a checkered past where 1/2 the family pursued winemaking under the family name of Mondavi, while the other half stayed true to their beginnings at their historic Charles Krug winery in Napa Valley.  Cheers! Please like, follow, subscribe and rate us! We LOVE to hear your comments! Reach out to us on our social media: Facebook and Instagram @insidethebungholeTwitter @bungholepodcastOur webpage is insidethebunghole.buzzsprout.comOR email us at insidethebunghole@gmail.com

C.H. Wente came to America in the late 1800s from Hamburg Germany, learned to make wine from a German by the name of Charles Krug in the Napa Valley, and in 1883 established his first 47-acre Estate and Winery. He chose the Livermore Valley as it was famed for its excellent soils and climate. In 1908, C.H. planted the first Chardonnay vines in the Livermore Valley.In 1912, second generation and a UC Davis student, Ernest Wente, persuaded his father and founder, C.H. Wente, to import Chardonnay cuttings from a well-known vine nursery, F. Richter Nursery n Montpellier, France, to the Livermore Valley.Ernest hand-picked vines that showed the best health and pronounced flavors, grafted the two together, and propagated those characteristics forward. Ultimately creating what is known as the ‘Wente Clone.'  Today, over 75% of all California Chardonnay stems from the Wente Clone and the Wente Family property. Wente produced sacramental wines throughout prohibition to keep the winery and vineyards in production. After the repeal of the National Prohibition Act (Volstead Act) in 1933, Ernest and his brother Herman Wente released the nation's first varietally-labeled Chardonnay, a 1936 vintage.Ernest and his son Karl L. Wente pioneered new vineyard plantings in 1964 in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County. Here they plant Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Chardonnay. In 1966, Wente Vineyards Tasting Room opens in Livermore Valley, and is one of the first tasting rooms in California. Throughout the late 1970s and till today, the fourth generation Winegrowers Eric, Philip, and Carolyn Wente head operations of the winery, continuing expanding vineyards, winery, and related visitor facilities. In 1986, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards opened California's third winery restaurant. In addition, the Wente Vineyards annual series launched the Concerts, attracting top entertainers and thousands of guests annually. In 1998, The Course at Wente Vineyards, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, was opened, enhancing the wine country lifestyle of the Livermore Valley. At the same time, Wente Vineyards has become one of California's most extensive wine exporters to over 75 countries. In 2010, Wente Vineyards received one of the first certifications for a California Certified Vineyard and Winery, and The Course at Wente Vineyards received Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary statusToday, fifth generation winegrowers Karl, Christine, Jordan, Aly, and Niki Wente are actively working in various roles in the winery from operations, viticulture, and marketing. Their legacy is yet to be determined, but they are very passionate about continuing the family tradition of sustainable farming and producing the best-quality wines. 

This is the weekly columnIf you go into almost any wine shop, liquor store, or supermarket wine section in the United States—and now in most places in the world—you will find wine bottles arranged and named by the variety of grape used to make the wine.When the bottle contains a predominant percentage of a single grape variety (generally 75% in the U.S., 85% in Europe) it can be labeled as a varietal wine. It has not always been that way, and you have an iconic American wine family to thank for the change.The classic naming convention came from Old World wine countries—France, Spain, Italy, Germany,  and other European countries. The name came from the appellation—Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rioja, Priorat, Chianti, Barolo.Sophisticated wine drinkers understood designations. Bordeaux—blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and a few other grapes. Burgundy—pinot noir. Rioja—tempranillo. Priorat—garnacha and carignan. Chianti—sangiovese. Barolo—nebbiolo.When California wines stunned the world at the Judgment of Paris in 1976 the contestant wines were identified as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, but that was not the norm. Back then, many American wines were labeled with names like “Claret”—cabernet sauvignon, maybe. “Burgundy”—pinot noir, maybe. “Hearty Burgundy”—not pinot noir, but a blend of zinfandel, petite sirah, and carignan. “Champagne”—any sparkling wine made any way, to the fury of winemakers in the Champagne region of France. The Mondavi family, led by Robert, realized most Americans were just getting into wine and needed something simpler. When Robert left the family's Charles Krug operation to found his own winery in 1966, he began labeling his wine by the variety used. For the most part. When it came to sauvignon blanc, then considered déclassé, not the hot white it is today, Mondavi blinked and appropriated its French name “Pouilly-Fumé” to create “Fumé Blanc,” a blend of mostly sauv blanc with a splash of sémillon—but with enough sauv blanc to be labeled as a varietal. Today, it is among the winery's best sellers.The American naming revolution largely won the day. Old World wineries still use their historical names, but likely you can read the varietal or variety-blend somewhere on the label. Almost every New World wine will carry the varietal or variety-blend information.The revolution made figuring out wine easier for people to figure out. And is an important reason for wine's unprecedented increase in popularity the past half century. Thanks, Bob.Last roundMy English teacher looked at me and said: “Name two pronouns.” I said: “Who, me?” Wine time.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite:  Gus Clemens on Wine websiteFacebook:  facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter (X): @gusclemensLong form wine stories on Vocal: Gus Clemens on VocalLinks worth exploringDiary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.As We Eat Multi-platform storytelling explores how food connects, defines, inspires.Balanced Diet Original recipes, curated links about food systems, recipe reviews. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

GUEST LINE-UP: Peter Mondavi, Jr. - Co-Proprietor, Charles Krug WineryMike & Dani Price - Owners, Fat Dragon If yo u cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle welcome back Patrick Davis, Founder of Songwriters in Paradise, a series of intimate songwriter showcases in the round where each songwriter shares the stories behind the songs, all paired with delicious food and wine. This year, the series returns to both Napa County and Sonoma County.    SIP Napa is happening April 18th through April 21st with showcases at Alpha Omega, Charles Krug, Silver Oak, and Brasswood wineries. Artists such as Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Channing Wilson, and Marc Broussard take turns performing songs and chatting about their music.   Then SIP comes back to Healdsburg from July 24th through July 27th with showcases at Banshee, Robert Young, Bricoleur and La Crema wineries. New to Songwriters in Paradise this time is Shawn Mullins, who wrote hits including Lullaby, Shimmer, and Beautiful Wreck. Also performing is multi Grammy winner Dan Tyminski (probably best known as the singing voice of George Clooney's character in O Brother Where Art Thou), and Kim Richey. You can get tickets for a single day, or passes for the whole weekend. Learn more at songwritersinparadise.com.   ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.  

  This brand is what you get when you combine the 4th generation of a historic wine brand (Charles Krug Winery, first established in 1862), with an off-shoot winery that is predominantly owned by women who exhibit the courage and grace of the family's immigrant matriarch (C Mondavi & Family), and a passion to support nonprofit causes (Equality Now), and blend it all into a wine brand that is enhanced with innovative augmented reality technology.  What's more, the juice is sourced from three European countries to provide a certain je ne sais quoi! It's Aviana. Giovanna Mondavi explains the inspiration and purpose behind this remarkable wine.

Charles Krug Napa Valley Merlot In this episode, Rob and Scott explore Napa Valley once again to find a hidden gem in Charles Krug's Napa Valley Merlot.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

This is the weekly newspaper column.Wente Clone made California chardonnay 5-10-2023If you enjoy California chardonnay, you likely have Charles Wente and his children to thank for it.Wente came to America in the 19th century. Upon arrival, he learned how to make wine from famed vintner Charles Krug. In 1883, he established a 47-acre estate and winery in the Livermore Valley, 45 miles east of San Francisco.In 1908, Wente planted the first chardonnay vines in the valley. In 1912, Charles's son, Ernest, a UC–Davis student, convinced his father to import chardonnay cuttings from a well-known vine nursery in France. Ernest picked vines that showed the best health and the best flavors, grafted them together, then continued to propagate and improve them.Very early Wente photoErnest propagated vines differently than others. While many selected for yields—the higher the better—Ernest focused on vines with very concentrated flavor and abundantly fruity berries. Flavor took precedence over yield.Historical Wente photoThe decision paid off. Ultimately, Wente developed the “Wente Clone” variety of chardonnay vines. Chardonnay makes up more than half of white wine acres in California, and more than 75% of all California chardonnay comes from the Wente Clone.Today, Wente Vineyards, is the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the country. Wente enjoys the honor of being continuously-operated because they produced sacramental wines during Prohibition. After repeal of the Volstead Act, Ernest and his brother, Herman, released the nation's first varietally-labeled chardonnay in 1936.Others have built on the Wente foundation, but all acknowledge the Wente Clone is the basis of California-style chardonnay. Bold. Full-flavored. Fruit-driven. The concentrated juice also is well-suited for the use of new oak, a technique often used. California chards now come oaked and unoaked, and with and without malolactic fermentation. Doesn't matter. Almost all the chardonnay grapes used to make the wine trace their lineage back to Charles Wente and his son Ernest.Tasting notes• Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, Monterey 2021: Smooth, rich. Excellent ripe, delicious fruit. $17-21 Link to my review• Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay Napa Valley 2020: Impressive complexity, depth in oak-and-butter genre of Cali chards. Done with elegance and style. Very smooth, rich, fresh, clean. $20-28 Link to my review• Textbook Chardonnay Napa Valley The Pey Family 2021: Pey family set out to make Napa wines that were “textbook Napa wines;” And this fits that definition. $22-27 Link to my review• Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Chardonnay 2018: Fresh, tasty, silky-creamy, smooth, graceful. Nice equilibrium of superb fruit, acidity, oak nuances. Made with Wente Clone. $30-35 Link to my reviewLast round: What do you call a duck that breaks into people's houses? A robber ducky. Quak—wine time.This is a reader-supported publication. Upgrade to a paid subscription ($5/month) for access to bonus material and complete archives. Opt out at any time.Thank you for reading Gus Clemens on Wine. This post is public so feel free to share it.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite:  gusclemensonwine.comFacebook:  facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter: @gusclemensLinks worth exploringDiary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.As We Eat Multi-platform storytelling explores how food connects, defines, inspires.Balanced Diet Original recipes, curated links about food systems, recipe reviews. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

Patrick Davis is the founder of Songwriters in Paradise - a series of intimate songwriter showcases in the round where each songwriter shares the stories behind the songs, all paired with delicious food and wine. The SIP Napa event is April 19-22, 2023 at Frank Family Vineyards, Alpha Omega, Charles Krug, and Brasswood Napa Valley. Songwriters include Tim Nichols who co-wrote the massive hit "Live Like You Were Dying" made famous by Tim McGraw. SIP Healdsburg returns July 18-22, 2023 with performances at Robert Young, Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves, Bricoleur Vineyards, and Saralee's Vineyard at La Crema. Songwriters include John Driskell Hopkins, one of the founders of the Zac Brown Band, as well as Kristian Bush, one half of Grammy winning country music super group Sugarland.    These intimate performances are restricted to a very small audience, and help raise money for local charities, such as The Boys & Girls Club of St. Helena & Calistoga and Notes for Education. Learn more at songwritersinparadise.com  

The Bros are one egg short from an omelet but have no fear. This week Juan and Phill unwind with Napa Valley's smooth "Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon". Phill goes over scary movies he's seen recently, Juan's newfound love for cowboys and aliens, and why Logan Paul does not. The Bros make their predictions for the NFL playoffs, the ongoing world cup results, and the current state of the CCP. Leo ends the show reviewing The Bros end of the year 2022 Spotify recapFollow us Here for Mixed drinks recipes & more Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotastethis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brotastethis

Family-owned businesses are notoriously hard to keep family-owned over multiple generations. Wente Vineyards in Livermore Valley, California, has managed to keep it going for 5 generations. Partially through having fewer children, but also through structures put in place to keep the family connected and business family-owned, Aly Wente, VP of Marketing & Customer Experience, describes how they've focused on connection and fun to keep the family business together for generations to come. Detailed Show Notes:Wente Vineyards was founded in 1833 by Aly's Great Great Grandfather, CH WenteGrandfather worked in Napa for Charles KrugLivermore was similar to Napa in grape growing back thenWente is ~800k cases in totalBrands include Wente Vineyards (~600-700k cases), Murrieta's Well, Hayes Ranch, Angels Ink, and Ravel & StitchHas small lot wines only available in tasting roomsEach generation has left its legacy2nd generation - brought Chardonnay to California (1908, 1912) with the Wente Clone3rd generation - bought a property in Arroyo Seco and pioneered it as a region for grape growing4th generation - helped write the AVAs for Arroyo Seco, San Francisco Bay, and Livermore Valley; spearheaded experiences business, including concerts and golf course5th generation - still starting out but focused on sustainability, company culture, and innovationFamily ownership has been intact through 5 generationsPartially due to the limited number of childrenCH had 7 children, including 3 sons, only 2 interested in wineryOf 2 sons - Ernst & Herman (Gen 2), only 1 had children (1 - Carl)Carl (Gen 3) had 3 kids (Gen 4)Gen 4 has 6 kids (Gen 5)Gen 6 will have many more people in the familyBenefits of being family ownedNot subject to shareholders, the family has complete controlMulti-generational relationships w/ other family-owned businesses can be helpful (e.g., Southern Glazers is family owned)Large corporations may not have built the golf course or fine dining restaurantStructures to pass on ownership to future generationsAnnual “family council”Prepares next generations for ownership and if they want to work in the companyMeet once a yearTopics include business topics to align on, educational topics (e.g., tax law), and even individual's visions for the businessAs more family works together, prioritizing more fun and bondingAttendance starts as children, though not babiesHave policies in place for members who want to leave the company or sell shares, but no one has used them to dateThe goal is to remain family ownedWente Vision changingOld - to be one of the most respected family wineries in the worldChanging to be more about employeesFamily vs. external managementThe current CEO is 2nd CEO to be non-familyExternal people can help balance family and business interests and inter-generational interestsWente doesn't create roles for family membersIf a family member wants a role, they still interview others for it and choose the best candidate, though the family member has a slight advantage3 keys to maintaining and evolving a family-owned business1) transparency - bringing family members in at a young age2) respect - need to treat each other with respect3) fun - need to have fun while working in wine and with family Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 938; Refreshing your brand story for the US Market with Juliana Colangelo and Michelle Erwin Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About today's session: With a changing consumer demographic and preferences, distributor consolidation, and brand explosion, we can all agree the wine business is more competitive today than ever before. The key to success in this day and age is brand pull, recall, strength, notoriety, recognition → brand awareness. A brand refresh strategy requires less risk than a total rebranding, and it can still get you the results you need to remain competitive. By making subtle changes to your positioning, messaging, and how you communicate, you can: Protect the integrity of your brand Expand your reach to new customers Ensure your company image keeps up with the changing marketplace. Michelle Erland, Senior Account Executive and Juliana Colangelo, Vice President of Colangelo & Partners, will talk about strategies and tools to refresh and differentiate your brand story to stand-out in the U.S. market for both press and trade audiences. Using case studies and data, they will share some of the most current and successful tactics for communicating your brand story to reach your target audience. About the Speakers Juliana Colangelo IWA Juliana Colangelo has been a part of the Colangelo & Partners team since 2013 and has worked extensively throughout the company on media relations, client and team management and new business development. Juliana has developed a personal and creative approach to the business, providing excellent client service and building strong press relationships. She is dedicated to delivering results, and working closely with clients to realize their communications goals. She has secured feature stories and placements on behalf of clients in top media outlets such as Bloomberg, WSJ Live, Market Watch, Chicago Tribune, Beverage Media, Wine & Spirits and more. Juliana has worked with a diverse range of wine clients such as: Wines of South Africa, Frescobaldi Toscana, Mulderbosch Vineyards, Charles Krug, Larkmead Vineyards, Kosta Browne and Kendall-Jackson Connect Instagram: @julezcolang Twitter: @julezcolang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ Michelle Erland IWA Michelle Erland is a New York-based Sommelier and a Senior Account Executive with Colangelo & Partners Public Relations, an integrated communications agency that specializes in fine wine, spirits, and food. At C&P she works on an array of campaigns including Charles Krug, Marques de Murrieta, Benchmark Wine Group, Prosecco DOC, Frescobaldi, Barolo & Barbaresco, and Livio Felluga. 
Michelle is a graduate of the Intensive Sommelier Program at the International Culinary Center (French Culinary Institute) and a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. In 2017, she became a Vinitaly Italian Wine Ambassador. She holds an MBA with a concentration in the hospitality sector through Johnson & Wales University. In 2020, Michelle earned her Crisis Communication Certificate through Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellejane.13 Instagram: @vino_with_me Twitter: @vino_with_me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-erland-mba-952bb444/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, cin cin!

Welcome to episode 897 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Jim Morris in this episode of Uncorked Show notes: Today we are joined by Jim Morris, Vice President of Guest relations at Charles Krug, Napa's oldest winery. Jim has made it his mission to remove the pretension of the wine business, leading the way with a cultural program that includes wine, art, food, and history. And he's certainly succeeding. From a jam packed virtual event schedule during Covid, to a remarkably full schedule in 2021, and now, onto the second consecutive year of unparalleled event scheduling, including the Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley. Learn more about todays guest: Vice President of Estate Management and Guest Relations of Charles Krug Winery ,home of the oldest winery in Napa and oldest tasting room in California Morris' tenure in the wine industry spans nearly two decades and includes a wide array of winery activations, Direct to Consumer management programs, and sales supervision. Most recently, he was tasked with overseeing the opening of Flanagan Winery's Healdsburg tasting room and their existing winery's full-scale renovation. Prior to that project, the Washington native was the lead in launching the tasting room experience of MacPhail Family Wines at The Barlow market complex in Sebastopol. Beyond those previous ventures, Morris has played an important role in helping to build complete winery experiences from the ground up, as he was instrumental in commencing the Direct to Consumer programs at St. Anne's Crossing Winery and Truett Hurst Winery respectively. Additionally, he has been key in helping improve the profitability and appeal of both Michel-Schlumberger and Martin Family Vineyards, which saw significant increases in revenue and traffic during his tenure at each winery. “My goal is to create a memorable wine experience for everyone who visits us,” shares Jim. “At Charles Krug, we have an obligation to share our remarkable legacy and lead the way for Napa to become a cultural hub through wine, art, food, and history.” And Jim insists that it is his mission to remove the pretension of the wine business. “Wine is complex enough. When you are starting as a student of this industry, there are really only two wines made in the world — yummy and yucky.” Learn more: https://www.charleskrug.com/ https://twitter.com/sonomawineguy More about the host Polly Hammond: Polly is Founder and CEO of 5forests. She splits her time between Barcelona, Auckland, and Napa, consulting, writing, and speaking about the trends that impact today's wine businesses. She's an advisor to New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, host of Uncorked with the Italian Wine Podcast, cohost of the Real Business of Wine with Robert Joseph, and, occasionally, a knitter. Polly is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with behavioural Economics, and her wine work is based on insights into all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. With over 20 years experience in growing successful companies, Polly knows first hand the challenges faced by independent businesses. She approaches each client experience with empathy and understanding for what it takes to adapt and thrive in the real world. To learn more about Polly Hammond visit: Twitter: @mme_hammond Instagram: @5forests website: https://5forests.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to Episode 873, What to Expect from Wine Online in 2022, with Paul Mabray. Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About today's session: We are entering a golden age of wine online that will forever change the way wineries think about customers, marketing, and channels. The landscape of wine discovery is changing forever and is not about algorithms, artificial intelligence, or machine learning, but about human beings. About the Speaker Paul Mabray has been a powerful agent of change in the wine industry for over twenty years. He began his career working in traditional three-tier sales and marketing with Napa Ale Works and later innovated direct-to-consumer sales and marketing models with Niebaum Coppola. Find out more about today's speaker: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pmabray Instagram: @Pmabray Twitter: @pmabray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmabray/ About the Moderator: Michelle Erland is a New York-based Sommelier and a Senior Account Executive with Colangelo & Partners Public Relations, an integrated communications agency that specializes in fine wine, spirits, and food. At C&P she works on an array of campaigns including Charles Krug, Marques de Murrieta, Benchmark Wine Group, Prosecco DOC, Frescobaldi, Barolo & Barbaresco, and Livio Felluga. 
Michelle is a graduate of the Intensive Sommelier Program at the International Culinary Center (French Culinary Institute) and a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. In 2017, she became a Vinitaly Italian Wine Ambassador. She holds an MBA with a concentration in the hospitality sector through Johnson & Wales University. In 2020, Michelle earned her Crisis Communication Certificate through Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management. To find out more: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellejane.13 Instagram: @vino_with_me Twitter: @Vino_with_me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-erland-mba-952bb444/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, cin cin!

Welcome to Episode 844, How to sell fine wine in the US through multi-channel marketing, Dave Parker and Michelle Erland IWA Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About today's session: Even before the pandemic, trends in alcohol sales were pushing towards deregulating the three-tier system. While the three tier-system offers many benefits to society, including economic, commercial, and safety measures, a healthy distribution system should never impede any winery from entering the US Market. A Multi-Channel marketing system keeps the distribution system in check preventing barriers to competition. Dave Parker, CEO of Benchmark Wine Group and President of the National Association of Wine Retailers, will discuss all the opportunities for multi-channel selling to allow any wine brand to legally enter the US market and the channels of which exist to do so. About the Speaker: Formerly Dake Parker was a Silicon Valley engineer, he began his professional wine career as the Owner of Parker Family Vineyards, a vineyard in the Alexander Valley. With a unique blend of talents, plus wine and high-tech industry contacts, he has successfully bridged the gap between high-quality wine producers and well-informed fine wine collectors and connoisseurs globally. In 1998, Dave founded Brentwood Wine Company, the first weekly online auction house for fine wine. In 2002, Benchmark Wine Group was established as a retailer, importer, and distributor specializing in hard-to-find, collectible rare wines. Now he is CEO of First Growth Technologies, including CellarPros, a service company focused on the needs of the serious wine collector and fine wine professional To find out more: Website: https://www.benchmarkwine.com/ About the Moderator: Michelle Erland is a New York-based Sommelier and a Senior Account Executive with Colangelo & Partners Public Relations, an integrated communications agency that specializes in fine wine, spirits, and food. At C&P she works on an array of campaigns including Charles Krug, Marques de Murrieta, Benchmark Wine Group, Prosecco DOC, Frescobaldi, Barolo & Barbaresco, and Livio Felluga. 
Michelle is a graduate of the Intensive Sommelier Program at the International Culinary Center (French Culinary Institute) and a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. In 2017, she became a Vinitaly Italian Wine Ambassador. She holds an MBA with a concentration in the hospitality sector through Johnson & Wales University. In 2020, Michelle earned her Crisis Communication Certificate through Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management. To find out more: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellejane.13 Instagram: @vino_with_me Twitter: @Vino_with_me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-erland-mba-952bb444/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, cin cin!

This week on the show we talk with Brad and Glenn about their time working for Mr. Mondavi. Brad got his winery job at Charles Krug working harvest in 1967, while there he accepted a second job working at the then new Robert Mondavi Winery in 1970. Perhaps the only Read more... The post The Wine Makers – Brad Warner, Leto Cellars & Glenn Workman, Robert Mondavi Winery appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Learn how one of the most thoughtful leaders in Napa Valley is guiding the Charles Krug winery and his family's legacy into the future.Visit and learn more about the historic Charles Krug Winery: https://www.charleskrug.com

If yo u cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Peter Mondavi, Jr. - Co-Proprietor, Charles Krug WineryTony Lombardi - Founder, Lombardi Wines & Founding Board Member, Hilinski's Hope Foundation - Hilinski's Hope And Hearts Virtual Auction 

Angelina Mondavi is at the forefront of a new generation of winemakers in Napa Valley, and she has a rich history and lineage in California wine. Her great-grandparents purchased the Charles Krug Winery shortly after the end of prohibition. With determination and vision, Angelina’s ancestors shaped Napa Valley as one of California’s premium wine regions. So Angelina literally began her career at age 10, assisting the lab manager at Charles Krug. Growing up with her three sisters, summers spent learning the family business and a tradition of summer winery jobs alongside her father and grandfather led her to love the wine industry. After studying chemistry and business in college, Angelina headed to Australia not only to work in wine, but to earn a degree in wine. “Paying respect to the generations before them” is why the Mondavi Sisters launched Dark Matter Wines in 2005, and purchased Aloft Wines in 2017. But Angelina also consults as a winemaker, and her portfolio includes 12---yes 12---wine labels. She also has the honor of serving as a director on the Mondavi family company board; her goal to continue the family legacy is strong. And so is her family philosophy of helping neighbors and giving back to the community where their roots...and vines...have long been planted. On this podcast we talk about Angelina’s specific family traditions in food and of course, wine. We talk about how California’s wildfires affected the region and how she ploughed through. We discuss growing up on a vineyard and how her family both nurtured her creativity and shared their spirit of entrepreneurship. We talk about her grandfather's revolutionary invention of cold fermentation, a process that every modern day winemaker uses today. Angelina explains how she works with labels as a consultant, and being the first to do virtual tastings in California. We get into finding herself as a winemaker, the influence of oak, working with her three sisters, making wines more approachable, and about women being the boss. We wrap with getting the scoop on how she personally chooses to enjoy wine and, and so much more, some of which you can discover and shop here: 1. Dark Matter Wines https://www.darkmatterwines.com/wines 2. Aloft Wines https://www.aloftwine.com/product/2016-Aloft-Cabernet-Sauvignon-3-Pack 3. Truffle Shuffle Live Virtual Cooking Classes https://www.truffleshufflesf.com/collections/live-experiences 4. Watching Discovery Of Witches https://rstyle.me/+CfUkoo644KWivqDeInmdnA

Today we chatted with Jim Morris, VP of Guest Relations at Charles Krug Winery. He shares with us how they shifted their focus and persevered during the pandemic with virtual tastings, virtual comedy and many other creative and fun ideas. Now, as the world begins to reopen, they've partnered with The Blue Note in Napa on a series of outdoor concerts slated to begin in May. We're so excited to talk about the return of live music! 

Art, comedy, food, movies, performance art, outdoor cabanas, food and wine pairings...are some of the draws that bring people to Charles Krug winery in Napa Valley.  President & CEO of C Mondavi & Family (parent company of Charles Krug) Judd Wallenbrock tells us about the history of innovation at Charles Krug and the Mondavi family.  As the first winery and first tasting room in Napa Valley, Charles Krug has spearheaded many different elements of hospitality and now drives them virtual.  Hear all about their programs and what has worked in the virtual space on this episode of XChateau!Detailed Show Notes: Judd’s background - 41 years in the wine industryHe visited Napa as a 16-year-old in 1974 (Charles Krug, Mondavi, BV)Did stints in retail, restaurants, a winery rep, and has his own backyard winery4 years ago - became President and CEO of C MondaviThe original Mondavi family businessFounders - Cesare & Rosa, who settled in VirginiaDid hospitality for miners in 1908Got into wine in 1928 - their saloon closed due to prohibition, and they bought and sold grapes and yeast for home wine kitsSons - Peter and Robert Mondavi5th generation of Mondavi’s was just bornCharles Krug WineryFounded in 1861, oldest winery in Napa1965 - Peter & Robert split, Robert founded Robert Mondavi Winery; both were running winery before, then just Peter1882 - 1st tasting room in NapaCharles Krug - created a legacy of innovationIntroduced wine press to Napa, taking the idea from apple cider1st to bring Cabernet to NapaStarted the 1st wine club, took wine into San Francisco to sell wineMondavi innovations - brought in French oak barrels, did cold stabilizationHospitality at Charles KrugWedding - grandfathered in, limited to ~20 per yearThe aim is to create the cultural hub of Napa Valley - present wine as part of the artsCulinary, art, comedy, host the Napa Valley film festival, “SIP” - series of interesting people, like TED talks, music, performing artsWine is food, but not in the restaurant businessProvide a “teaser” for guestsPartnership with Pete Seghesio - makes world-class salumi with C Krug winePizzas - hand made in the outdoor pizza kitchenHas the same sourdough starter from the 1940s from the Mondavi familySee 40,000 guests per year, 10,000 delivered from Napa Valley Wine TrainSmall relative to ~300,000 visitors/year at Robert Mondavi wineryEvent-based marketingUse events as a discovery vehicle for the brandIt gives a reason to come, confident that wines will speak for themselvesEvents ticket-based, sometimes include wineSome events curated but not put on by the wineryEvents targeted to break even, then winery’s job to convert people to sales and club membersHelp generate word of mouth and 3rd party endorsementsBuild customer database - for follow up marketingEvents themselves not always a good selling opportunity, but do post-event marketing (e.g., free tasting for event attendees that come back)The GAME plan - a method for measuring and evaluating programsGoal, Activities, Metrics, Enhancements (after post-mortem)Key metrics for Charles KrugConversion rate to saleConversion to wine clubClub retention rateReferrals (from all categories - events, hotel, restaurants, social media, etc.…)Found more intimate and focused events do better for conversion, e.g., outdoor cabanas doubled wine club conversionVirtual hospitalitypre-Covid started in-home tasting groupsRevolved around club members in their homes, up to 20 peopleBlew away goals for sales and club membershipAlso did recruiting for next tastingsMoved to virtual during the pandemicDoing virtual for consumer, distributors, and country clubsBuilding comedy and trivia night virtuallyThe entertainment part is still evolvingCorporate tasting packs for customers been a big virtual business Have a 360-degree virtual tourMarketing virtualStarted with the wine clubLeveraged social mediaWord of mouth and referralsNot a lot of advertising, just limited digital (Facebook and Instagram)Digital best practices - need to keep pace with constantly evolving technology, content matching to the audience is importantImportant to always keep things fresh - future release - chocolate truffles that look like the soil from various Napa appellations, with flavor profiles to pair with winesOther digital programsTelesales - none pre-Covid, now a big business - not hard sales, but courtesy calls, customers enjoy hearing from the wineryE-commerce - release more content, find its building customer relationshipsWebsite chat box - has been very effective

In the first ever episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Bert speaks with Peter Mondavi Jr. and Judd Wallenbrock about how they've successfully transitioned a legacy family business into the modern world. Peter Mondavi Jr., son of Peter Mondavi Sr., kicks things off by sharing the family history that underpins one of the biggest names in New World wine. He explains how his grandfather's winemaking pursuits took off during prohibition — when it was somewhat accepted for individuals to make up to four barrels of wine for personal consumption — and how the Charles Krug brand aligns well with the Mondavi history.He and Judd describe the passion required to work in the wine industry, the rapid shift to a digital focus they navigated earlier this year, and how their safety precautions have increased in light of both COVID-19 and the California wildfires. Learn how an 8,000 year old industry has thrived across generations, and why Peter and Judd predict data analytics will become the most critical skill in their space.

Judd is a seasoned veteran of the wine business and has the scars to prove it. Yet after 40 years in the business, his excitement for the industry couldn’t be stronger, his love for wine more intense, nor his commitment to experience marketing more passionate. Judd cut his teeth in the 80’s learning the ropes as a wine retailer, restaurateur, broker, and wine educator for nine years. After a break to earn his MBA, he spent four years at Nestle, forging a marketing discipline in consumer packaged goods, and a very acute desire to bring that discipline back into the wine industry. He has served as a Vice President for Robert Mondavi, COO of De Loach Vineyards, President of Michel-Schlumberger Estate, President, CEO and Managing Partner of The Good Life Wine Collective (Jessup Cellars and Handwritten Wines), has experienced the thrill of the entrepreneurial world as proprietor of his own winery, Humanitas, and is now President and CEO of C. Mondavi & Family, home to Charles Krug, CK Mondavi and Purple Heart. To learn more about Judd and Charles Krug Winery, visit https://www.charleskrug.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthehart/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fromthehart/support

Sharing the Love of Wine & Spirits Gino Colangelo, Colangelo & Parnters – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 476 Gino Colangelo Gino Colangelo founded Colangelo & Partners in 2006 after spending over 10 years with global agency Dentsu, business and developing communications strategies for a blue-chip client list that included Siemens, Japan Airlines, Suntory and more. Before Dentsu, Gino spent 10 years in his own retail business, a unique experience in the agency world. Prior to the retail business, Gino spent 2 years in Japan writing copy for an ad agency. He has also lived and studied in Siena, Italy. In 2006, Gino combined his entrepreneurship with a love of wine and spirits to Colangelo & Partners, now the leading fine wine and spirits communications agency in the US. Since its founding Colangelo & Partners has conceived and executed successful integrated communications campaigns for institutional clients and brand marketers alike. The Colangelo & Partners client roster includes prestigious wine brands such as Charles Krug, Louis Roederer, Luce, Ornellaia and Wagner; alcoholic beverage industry leaders SevenFifty and Vivino; leading wine institutions including the Chianti Classico Consortium, Crus Bourgeois, Prosecco DOC and Wines from Spain as well as leading spirits brands Diplomatico Rum, Disaronno, Partida Tequila and many more. Colangelo & Partners now lies at the epicenter of the wine and spirits world in the US, working with prestigious global brands and clients throughout the supply chain that drive the wine and spirits industry. Gino is most proud of the team at Colangelo & Partners, the growth of individual employees and the partnerships the agency has built with its prestigious, global family of clients. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Gino Colangelo about operating his food, wine, and spirits PR agency. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ●    How most entrepreneurs prefer to be their own boss. ●    Why PR agents have a tough job because they only sell and never buy. ●    How Gino left the corporate world to focus on food, wine, and spirits. ●    Why specialization allows businessowners to dominate a niche. ●    How diversification can be achieved while staying in the same business. Connect with Gino: Guest Contact Info Twitter @ColangeloPR Instagram @colangelopr Facebook facebook.com/ColangeloPR LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/Colangelo-&-partners-public-relations Links Mentioned: Colangelopr.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Christian Oggenfuss has the opportunity to sit down with Peter Mondavi, Jr. of Charles Krug Winery. Christian explores Charles Krug and the Mondavi family's rich and fascinating history and influences shaping the Napa Valley.  This is their story.

Interviews with Mitch Frank of Wine Spectator and Peter Mondavi of Charles Krug on current and historic challenges in the wine industry and how businesses might adapt in a changing market.

Now going into a third month of shelter in place with Grape Encounters Radio, host David Wilson is honored to spend some quality time, albeit in confinement, with two extraordinary icons of the wine industry… Judd Wallenbrock, CEO of CK Mondavi & Family (parent company to Charles Krug), and Peter Mondavi Jr., Co-Proprietor of Charles Read More The post Episode #564 – The Mondavi Light Shines Bright at the Napa Valley’s Oldest Winery appeared first on .

"Things will never be the same again"..."the new normal"... We dive into what this new normal may be and how can we make it a better normal. Judd shares from his deep experience building company culture and the great success they've had at Charles Krug winery. It's a great example of committed, involved owners combining with an inspired team of expert professionals. The people behind the places we love includes the people on the teams as much as the owners. We hope you enjoy! Contact Charles Krug: https://www.charleskrug.com/ (https://www.charleskrug.com/) https://www.facebook.com/CharlesKrugWinery/ (https://www.facebook.com/CharlesKrugWinery/) https://www.instagram.com/charleskrugwinery/ (https://www.instagram.com/charleskrugwinery/) https://www.linkedin.com/company/charleskrugwinery/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/charleskrugwinery/) https://twitter.com/charleskrugwine (https://twitter.com/charleskrugwine) https://twitter.com/CharlesKrugCEO (https://twitter.com/CharlesKrugCEO)

In this episode, Sandy & Michelle interview Jim Morris of Charles Krug Winery. He is Vice President of Estate Management & Guest Relations. Jim shares wine story, including his change of career and first ventures into the wine industry. He also shares the history of the Charles Krug Winey the oldest winery in Napa Valley and why the wine is still named Charles Krug. It is a story of honoring a loved one. Wines tasted this episode the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Sauvignon Blanc and the 2016 Generations Red Blend. ===============We have been listed in the Top 30 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/==============Products We Love!https://pickagreatwine.com/?page_id=284==============Use this link to get $10 off your first purchase at Wine Spies. www.winespies.com/invites/JoSCw95j==============Music from https://filmmusic.io "Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) .Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/winestofind)

There is no new California Wine Country episode this week, due to statewide Coronavirus precautions. For this week's podcast episode, we begin a series of reruns of episodes that feature women in the wine business. This episode was originally broadcast on August 23, 2017. Cheers!  Megan Schofield, winemaker for Robert Mondavi Winery, joins Tom Simoneau, Dan Berger and Steve Jaxon, who are all excited to have a 2014 Robert Mondavi To Kalon I-Block Fumé Blanc to taste, which is a rare treat. Steve asks Tom to tell about Mondavi and how Robert Mondavi had a falling out with a brother about the direction of the family winery. He started it in 1966. He brought Napa Valley into the forefront, was the master marketer. Tom considered Robert Mondovi to be a mentor in the business. He brought a class to the vineyard. Megan Schofield The To Kalon I-Block is the particular parcel that produces an astounding Sauvignon Blanc. Dan says it needs a lot of time in the bottle and is similar to the greatest wines of the eastern Loire Valley in France. Most people just don't put it away long enough, it needs 7 to 10 years. It can only be purchased at the winery, not at retail. Dan says this particular wine is worth the trip over the hill. Megan tells that she has been at Mondavi for about two and a half years and she is one of three winemakers there. She handles the Burgundian reds and this year the Sauvignon Blanc. They have another Bordeaux red winemaker and their director is Geneviève Janssens. She grew up in Canada in the Niagra region and saw a career path with her college, Brock University, had opened to train Canadian winemakers. She has worked as a winemaker for many years at different wineries including Simi Winery. Steve tells how Mondavi is known for both technical winemaking and marketing. He promoted labeling wines varietally rather than generically. Dan knew Bob Mondavi well and says he was dedicated to the overall quality of wines especially from Napa Valley. He encouraged quality above all else. The feud he had with his brother in the mid-60s caused a separation. Part of the reason was that Bob wanted to focus on quality. They were both reared in Charles Krug winery. Bob wanted to emphasize the greatness of the different varieties. He changed the name of his Sauvignon Blanc to Fumé Blanc, which is the name they have always used. He was also into comparisons with the best European wines. He said, “We belong at the table with the best wines.” From 1966 to 1970 they were on the road 300 days a year for four years, selling aggressively. Tom tells the legend that there was a train that passed by a vineyard leaving a trail of smoke and dust and that inspired the name. Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the French names. Now they taste the To Kalon I-block wine. To Kalon is a very special piece of soil that Robert Mondavi discovered to produce some of the finest wines he was making. Megan explains that it is Greek and roughly means “highest beauty” and the name came from the vineyard owner in 1800s and that Robert Mondavi used the name. Dan says that it gets less total sun because it is shaded by a hearby hill. Megan says it is only about 5 acres and produces only 250-300 cases per year. Dan, of course, suggests that this wine needs 6-10 years in the cellar. He tells that it is made with great care. There is a little hazelnut flavor in the wine. Megan says it does get lies contact, so it has more body than other Sauvignon Blancs. This bottle is sold only at the winery and goes for $90. They believe the vines were planted in 1945 and they think they may be the oldest Sauvignon Blanc grapes in America. Next they taste a Chardonnay. Tom says he told Megan that Steve likes Chardonnay so she brought a special Reserve Mondavi 2014 Carneros Chardonnay. Steve is in love! Dan suggests this would go with seafood, such as fresh Halibut. Tom describes this Chardonnay as creamy, with good acidity,

There is no new California Wine Country episode this week, due to statewide Coronavirus precautions. For this week's podcast episode, we begin a series of reruns of episodes that feature women in the wine business. This episode was originally broadcast on August 23, 2017. Cheers!  Megan Schofield, winemaker for Robert Mondavi Winery, joins Tom Simoneau, Dan Berger and Steve Jaxon, who are all excited to have a 2014 Robert Mondavi To Kalon I-Block Fumé Blanc to taste, which is a rare treat. Steve asks Tom to tell about Mondavi and how Robert Mondavi had a falling out with a brother about the direction of the family winery. He started it in 1966. He brought Napa Valley into the forefront, was the master marketer. Tom considered Robert Mondovi to be a mentor in the business. He brought a class to the vineyard. The To Kalon I-Block is the particular parcel that produces an astounding Sauvignon Blanc. Dan says it needs a lot of time in the bottle and is similar to the greatest wines of the eastern Loire Valley in France. Most people just don’t put it away long enough, it needs 7 to 10 years. It can only be purchased at the winery, not at retail. Dan says this particular wine is worth the trip over the hill. Megan tells that she has been at Mondavi for about two and a half years and she is one of three winemakers there. She handles the Burgundian reds and this year the Sauvignon Blanc. They have another Bordeaux red winemaker and their director is Geneviève Janssens. She grew up in Canada in the Niagra region and saw a career path with her college, Brock University, had opened to train Canadian winemakers. She has worked as a winemaker for many years at different wineries including Simi Winery. Steve tells how Mondavi is known for both technical winemaking and marketing. He promoted labeling wines varietally rather than generically. Dan knew Bob Mondavi well and says he was dedicated to the overall quality of wines especially from Napa Valley. He encouraged quality above all else. The feud he had with his brother in the mid-60s caused a separation. Part of the reason was that Bob wanted to focus on quality. They were both reared in Charles Krug winery. Bob wanted to emphasize the greatness of the different varieties. He changed the name of his Sauvignon Blanc to Fumé Blanc, which is the name they have always used. He was also into comparisons with the best European wines. He said, “We belong at the table with the best wines.” From 1966 to 1970 they were on the road 300 days a year for four years, selling aggressively. Tom tells the legend that there was a train that passed by a vineyard leaving a trail of smoke and dust and that inspired the name. Pouilly Fumé and Sancerre are the French names. Now they taste the To Kalon I-block wine. To Kalon is a very special piece of soil that Robert Mondavi discovered to produce some of the finest wines he was making. Megan explains that it is Greek and roughly means “highest beauty” and the name came from the vineyard owner in 1800s and that Robert Mondavi used the name. Dan says that it gets less total sun because it is shaded by a hearby hill. Megan says it is only about 5 acres and produces only 250-300 cases per year. Dan, of course, suggests that this wine needs 6-10 years in the cellar. He tells that it is made with great care. There is a little hazelnut flavor in the wine. Megan says it does get lies contact, so it has more body than other Sauvignon Blancs. This bottle is sold only at the winery and goes for $90. They believe the vines were planted in 1945 and they think they may be the oldest Sauvignon Blanc grapes in America. Next they taste a Chardonnay. Tom says he told Megan that Steve likes Chardonnay so she brought a special Reserve Mondavi 2014 Carneros Chardonnay. Steve is in love! Dan suggests this would go with seafood, such as fresh Halibut. Tom describes this Chardonnay as creamy, with good acidity, a little bit of lemon,

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.

Peter Mondavi is a 3rd generation wine maker and the co-proprietor of the Charles Krug Winery, the oldest commercial winery in Napa Valley. Napa Valley has seen decades of amazing wine production but a changing climate has created new hurdles for the industry. We sit down with Peter to understand what issues sit top of mind for the industry and how vintners (wine makers) are managing these new risks.   This week on Agriculture Adapts:   Will Napa be able to grow its favorite wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, as the climate heats up in the region? In 2017 wildfires tore through Northern California wine country -- how was the industry affected and how are they adapting? Can drought actually be good for wine grapes?

Peter Mondavi, Jr., who owns Charles Krug Winery -- Napa Valley's oldest winery and home to more than 500 acres of vineyard land -- talks with Scott Greenberg about how his family came to own the winery, where it's headed in the future and how the winery gives back to the community. Wines sampled in this episode:2015 Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley. Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

On this FUN episode we celebrated a lot of FIRSTS! It was our first holiday themed episode, our first panel discussion, our first return guest (Landon of Harvest Card) and first time guest Jim Morris of Charles Krug winery! We chatted and tasted through some wonderful wines to serve for either Easter Brunch or Easter Dinner and we went off on some fun tangents as well.  Featured in this week's episode:  - Harvest Card- Charles Krug Winery- DRNK- Taft Street- Bowman Cellars- Jardesca California Apertiva

Sip On This - Episode 5. Hosts Roger Chiang and J'nail Gaither visit the legendary and historic Charles Krug Winery, in the St. Helena AVA of Napa, California. This episode features Angelina Mondavi, a fourth generation winemaker from the esteemed wine family. Jim, the General Manager, leads a tour of the majestic property and offers a special sampling of their 2018 Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay directly from the cement egg fermentation tanks. Featured in this episode are the Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve and the luscious Generations Red Blend. Additional excerpts at the end of the episode. Visit us at SipOnThis.org

In today’s episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Leigh Meyering, winemaker for Ideology Cellars out of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Leigh talks about her biggest strength in this episode being her ability to balance both the technical and artistic parts of winemaking. Leigh talks about her time as an Engineer prior to winemaking, from what she originally thought was a safe job.  She would eventually leave that job and start her career in the wine industry working at the iconic Charles Krug winery. Leigh talks about her time at UC Davis studying for her Masters degree in Enology. Leigh talks about her times spent at MacRostie Winery Estate in the Russian River Valley, Chateau La Commanderie, Clos des Jacobins, both of St. E'milion, as well as Chateau Chevalier of Spring Mountain. Leigh talks about her company myEnologist, a consultation service specializing in wine analysis and supplies.  myEnologist offers panels of numbers of wine samples rather than just individual stats.  They also provide a subscription service to clients to incentivize the importance of utilizing extended services, thus increasing client interaction, while reducing overall cost. Leigh talks about being the winemaker for Ideology Cellars and the privilege it is to work for Bob and Joni Williamson. Leigh also talks about the importance of family and her experience with her children in the wine industry as it relates to her everyday work. There is so much more that you are going to get from this podcast and it was such a pleasure getting to sit down with Leigh and really hear about all the things that have inspired her and motivated her to get to where she is today. So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode. Cheers   To follow Leigh on Instagram and Facebook, go to: https://www.instagram.com/ideologycellars/ https://www.facebook.com/Ideology-Cellars-Napa-Valley-627372527346888/   To purchase Leigh's wines directly, head over to: http://www.ideologycellars.com/   To learn more about myEnologist, go to: http://www.myenologist.com/      To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook go to:  www.instagram.com/themrwineguy  www.facebook.com/themrwineguy   Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1

Our two guests today are Tom Mackey, the former winemaker at St. Francis Winery, now owner of Mackey Cellars, and Jim Morris, winemaker at Charles Krug. Barry Herbst is back in today too. Tom Mackey retired in 2012 after 30 years at St. Francis. Dan Berger says Tom knows where all the great grapes are so he is not surprised he is back in the business. Mackey Cellars has sold out its first two vintages, 2013 and 2014. Tom went to Fresno State after being accepted also at UC Davis. He chose his school because he had heard that Fresno graduates all got jobs right after graduating. Dan Berger mentions a lot of great winemakers who also went to Fresno State. Tom started at St. Francis when they were small and located across from Chateau St. Jean. They had expanded as much as they could at that location so by the early 90s they needed more space. As they grew their production, in the last 90s they built a brand new facility. It was built in three phases, main building, barrel building and visitor center. He helped design and build it and also develop the staff. Jim Morris is also in today. He is now at Charles Krug. He lives in Healdsburg and drives 45 minutes to Napa every day. He says, "there is nothing in Sonoma County to prepare you for Napa County." Dan Berger tells that once, a newspaper editor asked him to write a story "Napa versus Sonoma" and Dan says he found that there was and still is a difference. Jim Morris is now the winemaker at Charles Krug, the oldest winery in Napa. Jakob Schram was their first winemaker and Jacob Berringer was their second winemaker. Barry describes the new Bottle Barn website which will allow them to sell selected bottles online. Dan says that when Tom started in Sonoma Valley, Kenwood was new and the name wasn't famous yet. But a lot of people in Sonoma County knew that Kenwood was a wine area. Tom remembers Buena Vista, Sebastiani and Grand Cru in the early  70s then St. Jean came in in 1974. The differences between Sonoma and Napa are less and less, mostly in the property prices. "You can't blame them for focussing on Cabernet because that's what they're known for." They are tasting a 2015 Sonoma Valley Cabernet. The grapes came from St. Francis' Wild Oak vineyard. The vines are about 12-14 years old. The fruit is concentrated but balanced. Jim Morris tells how they are reclaiming and rebuilding the Mondavi legacy and they are encouraging him to develop the property as an attraction. So, for instance, they have a comedy series at the winery. They are also part of the Napa Valley Film Festival. Next year they will do a music series. Now they are tasting the Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Chardonnay which won a Double Gold Medal at the Harvest Fair. Dan says that since a slowdown in the wine industry in about 1990, there have been great advances in grape growing and wine making. Dan thinks that more distinctiveness will creep into the varieties. Vineyard designation is the wave of the future as far as high-end wine. They also taste the Laurier Pinot Noir.

Andrew Friedman is author of "Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll: How Food Lovers, Free Spirits, Misfits and Wanderers Created a New American Profession." The book explores America's restaurant evolution from the 1970s to 2000s and the people who shaped it. Peter Mondavi, Jr. and brother Marc oversee Charles Krug Winery, Napa Valley's oldest winery (est. 1861), acquired by Peter's grandparents, Cesare and Rosa Mondavi in 1943. Charles Krug combines innovation with tradition to make classic wines. This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

On this podcast we're going to challenge your belief in mystical talent. Marc Mondavi is not only a long time winemaker from the iconic Mondavi family, he is also experienced in the fine craft of dowsing, divining, yes they even call it water witching. Go ahead, scoff if you will, but Marc is paid handsomely for this talent and he wouldn't have been for decades if he wasn't successful. It's no wonder his other wine project, aside from the family's Charles Krug winery, is called The Divining Rod Wine. You'll walk with me as he demonstrates his talent and as he talks about his other craft, fine wine.

On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark investigates the severe decline in wine drinking among the French, and also explores Grand Theft Champagne: the strange tale of burglars who broke into Domaine Jacques Selosse in the middle of the night, and stole eight pallets of Champagne worth approximately $500,000. Then he has an extended conversation with Peter Mondavi Jr., proprietor of Charles … Read more about this episode...

On Bizarre Beverage News, Mark investigates the severe decline in wine drinking among the French, and also explores Grand Theft Champagne: the strange tale of burglars who broke into Domaine Jacques Selosse in the middle of the night, and stole eight pallets of Champagne worth approximately $500,000. Then he has an extended conversation with Peter Mondavi Jr., proprietor of Charles … Read more about this episode...

The Napa Valley’s rich winemaking history began well before the California Gold Rush. Ever since, a host of immigrants, pioneers, visionaries and risk-takers have made their way to the Napa Valley and have contributed to the region’s rich and colorful history. "Napa Valley Rocks: History" chronicle’s the appellation’s rise to prominence in just 150 short years.