Podcasts about Chateau Montelena

Hassle free meals and in minutes! Knowing what to have in your pantry can help make meals with ease and also meals that are well balanced. Linda Gassenheimer speaks with Chef Janet Armstrong, Culinary Insights Manage for Mars Foods and has a degree in food science and nutrition. She has some great tips for us. And sommelier Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Matt Crafton from Chateau Montelena about the history and future of his Napa Valley winery.  

Adam, Joanna, and Zach are joined by friend of VinePair (and Chateau Montelena winemaker) Matt Crafton to discuss some of the most hot-button topics in Napa Valley, including the hidden reason why more wineries can't take walk-ins, why companies and brands pivoting shouldn't be a source of shame, and why the "doom and gloom" mindset hurts everyone. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is reading: Do You Know the ‘20 Minute Rule' for Serving Wine?Zach is reading: The 30 Best Chardonnays for 2025Adam is reading: The 25 Most Important Tequilas of the Last 25 YearsInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nessa semana, confira: Por que o Chateau Montelena está investindo em Carneros?; Forças que vão moldar o mercado global de vinhos em 2025; Jovens impulsionam o mercado de vinhos premium; História na Turquia revela verdadeira origem do vinho e muito mais, aqui, no Notícias da Semana.Matérias apresentadas:https://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/por-que-o-chateau-montelena-esta-investindo-em-carneros.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/o-papel-do-chateau-montelena-na-historia-do-vinho-nos-eua.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/leilao-milionario-de-adega-tera-vinhos-raros-de-bordeaux-e-borgonha.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/5-grandes-forcas-que-vao-moldar-o-mercado-global-de-vinhos-em-2025.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/jovens-impulsionam-o-mercado-de-vinhos-premium.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/vinhos-sustentaveis-e-de-baixo-teor-alcoolico-ganham-espaco.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/qual-e-a-verdadeira-origem-do-vinho-descubra-a-historia-na-turquia.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/descoberta-revela-que-vinho-era-consumido-tambem-por-pessoas-comuns-em-troia.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/universidade-de-minnesota-desenvolve-uvas-resistentes-ao-frio-extremo.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/o-segredo-por-tras-do-prestigio-dos-vinhos-de-jura.htmlhttps://revistaadega.uol.com.br/artigo/italia-aposta-em-solucao-diplomatica-para-tarifas-dos-eua-sobre-vinho.html

Are you looking for some easy home cooking tips? Linda talks with Davon Mosely AKA Royale Eats. He has practical tips to help get dinner on the table in no time. His book is The Home Cook.  And Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Matt Crafton, winemaker at Chateau Montelena, about the history and future of this iconic Napa Valley winery.

Looking for some easy home cooking tips? Linda talks with Davon Mosely AKA Royale Eats. He has practical tips to help get dinner on the table in no time. His book is The Home Cook.  And Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Matt Crafton, winemaker at Chateau Montelena, about the history and future of this iconic Napa Valley winery.

Chateau Montelena is probably one of the most well known American wineries in the world because its Chardonnay won a historic blind tasting in 1976 against some of the top wineries in France. This blind tasting competition, The Judgement of Paris, changed the perception of California wine forever and Chateau Montelena was at the forefront. But instead of resting on their laurels, this winery continues to show a commitment to innovation and excellence with new technology, creative planting, and more! Join me today as I interview Matthew Crafton, the head winemaker at Chateau Montelena and learn about this historic winery in Napa Valley, CA.   This episode is best enjoyed on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/6IkLpF-YEQ0  ----- Sign up for The Wine CEO newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing: thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com Instagram: @thewineceo ------ Chateau Montelena Website: https://montelena.com/ 707.942.5105 service@montelena.com 1429 Tubbs Lane Calistoga, CA 94515

Discover how artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology are revolutionizing one of the world's oldest and most prestigious industries - winemaking!

This week's RV Hour podcast, hosted by CEO of Giant Recreation World, Larry McNamara, is perfect for wine lovers and RV enthusiasts alike! In Episode 91, we delve into RVing Through Wine Country: Best Destinations for Wine Lovers. Whether you're looking for scenic vineyard tours, discovering RV-friendly wineries, or planning the ultimate wine-tasting road trip, this episode is packed with insights and tips for creating the perfect wine adventure on wheels! But that's not all—we'll also be featuring some incredible deals from GRW's Hot List! This week, we've got an exciting offer: a New 2025 Forest River 134BHX in Winter Garden, FL, on sale for only $14,999—that's just $34 a week! Plus, all new and select pre-owned units come with our Lifetime Warranty at no cost to you. These deals won't last long, so make sure to check them out! Don't miss out on these amazing offers and wine-touring destinations—whether you're an RV veteran or a first-timer, there's something for everyone! Tune in for tips, recommendations, and exclusive deals, and visit any of our 3 locations in Palm Bay, Ormond Beach, or Winter Garden. Always online at www.GiantRecreationWorld.com.

Ivo Jeramaz is the winemaker at Grgich Hills Estate. His uncle, Mike, started the winery shortly after his Chardonnay won the 1976 Paris Tasting for Chateau Montelena. Ivo passionately believes in regenerative farming of grapes, without the use of artificial fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. This week on Barrel to Bottle, Ivo explains the process of regenerative farming and why he believes it makes the best wine. Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc Fume Blanc 2021 Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2021 Grgich Hills Zinfandel 2019  Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.

A Napa legend, the Judgement of Paris, coming to America, 38 years, regenerative organic farming, Mustards Grill and interview with Ivo & Maja Jeramaz, Grgich Hills Estate in the Napa Valley. ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINE is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in CA wine, chatting along the way with the experts who make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Bo Barrett, owner & CEO of Chateau Montelena in Napa. 

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, your window into the world of wine and spirits. In this California-centric episode, Billy Galanko sits down with Matthew Crafton, head winemaker at the renowned Chateau Montelena. Situated in the picturesque north of Napa Valley, Chateau Montelena is not only a beacon of viticultural history but also a testament to the evolving art and science of winemaking. Crafton, a Virginia native with over two decades in the wine industry, shares insights into the winery's delicate balance of heritage and innovation.  In the interview, Crafton unravels the intricate layers of winemaking that have positioned the winery at the forefront of quality and sustainability. From the careful stewardship of their land to the adoption of cutting-edge technology in the vineyard and cellar, Montelena exemplifies how tradition and modernity can coexist harmoniously. Crafton's discussion offers a deep dive into the meticulous practices that ensure each bottle of Montelena wine reflects the unique character of their estate vineyards, underscored by an unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation. This episode is a journey through the past, present, and future of a winery that continues to shape the landscape of Napa Valley winemaking.Time Stamps:00:22 Diving into California's Wine Scene with Matthew Crafton of Chateau Montelena00:32 The Legacy of Chateau Montelena and the Judgment of Paris01:10 The Art of Winemaking: Balancing Heritage and Technology01:35 A Deep Dive into the World of Oak Barrels10:12 Behind the Scenes with Matt Crafton: The Craft of Winemaking at Chateau Montelena24:31 A Journey Through the Vineyards: Replanting and Elevating Quality32:22 The Challenges and Triumphs of Winemaking: Fires and Integrity33:16 Exploring Chateau Montelena's Chardonnay from Oak Knoll33:53 The Evolution of Chateau Montelena's Chardonnay35:43 The Art and Science of Winemaking at Montelena38:49 Exploring the 2021 Vintage: A Deep Dive43:13 The Intricacies of Barrel Selection and Toasting51:15 Sustainability and Innovation: Shaping the Future of Montelena01:02:53 Looking Ahead: The Future of Chateau MontelenaThe Vint Podcast is brought to you by the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, and more! Disclaimer: https://vint.co/disclaimer

Caymus is in the house@chmontelena @seasunwines @caymuscab @caymussuisun #wine #californiawine #podcast #radioshow #host Co hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Maury, Made Man BobSIPS – We kick off Season 12 with wines from Chateau Montelena and Caymus. 37- it's the number of training hours we spent for proper Cheetos pairing recommendations. Justin rounds out his tasting notes with BBQ chip seasoning

Caymus is in the house@chmontelena @seasunwines @caymuscab @caymussuisun #wine #californiawine #podcast #radioshow #host Co hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Maury, Made Man BobSIPS – We kick off Season 12 with wines from Chateau Montelena and Caymus. 37- it's the number of training hours we spent for proper Cheetos pairing recommendations. Justin rounds out his tasting notes with BBQ chip seasoning

On this episode, Michelle and Coco talk with Alicia Sylvester, winemaker for Banshee Wines. Alicia shares her agricultural roots (pun intended) and how they led her to appreciate the work done by farmers across the country. After working on harvests around the globe, Alicia returned to California to work at Chateau Montelena and Sonoma Cutrer. In 2021 she took on the role of Winemaker at Banshee Wines, producing wines that taste much more sophisticated than their price point would suggest. At Banshee, Alicia can indulge in both sides of her winemaking personality: Bordeaux style, in your face, big cabs and the more nuanced Burgundian pinot noirs and chardonnays. Alicia is also hilarious, loves to attend concerts, and will occasionally indulge in some 90s country (hellz yeah Garth Brooks!) Check out Banshee Wines and their tasting room record player just steps off the Healdsburg Plaza.    https://www.bansheewines.com/

Fred Davis only ended up in politics due to a family tragedy and then a family connection, and yet has become one of the most creative and controversial ad makers in America. His clients include a who's who of Republican elected officials...from Bush to Dole to McCain to Schwarzenegger among dozens of others. And despite electing Presidents and numerous Republicans up and down the ballot, he's most famous for his unique perspective on advertising that has led to some of the most memorable and controversials spots of the last few decades...the McCain '08 ad comparing Senator Barack Obama to Paris Hilton, introducing soon-to-be Michigan Governor Rick Synder as "one tough nerd", "Demon Sheep" in California, and introducing the phrase "I'm Not a Witch" into popular culture. Fred is a natural story teller with a great story of an accidental path and unconventional approach to politics.(To donate to support The Pro Politics Podcast, you may use this venmo link or inquire by email at mccrary.zachary@gmail.com)IN THIS EPISODEHow family tragedy propels Fred into the PR at 19 years old & ultimately the ad business…The Senate race that put Fred on the national political map…Fred's connection the rise of Napa Valley wines…The stories behind some of Fred's most famous ads…- The “celebrity” ad against Barack Obama in 2008…- A colorful device for Governor Schwarznegger's 2006 re-election…- Branding Michigan Governor Rick Synder as “One Tough Nerd”…- The story behind the infamous Demon Sheep spot for Carly Fiorina's 2010 Senate race…- Fred's concept behind the Christine O'Donnell “I'm Not a Witch” ad from the 2010 Delaware Senate race…- The Jon Huntsman “motorcycle” announcement video…- Fred talks one of his favorite current clients, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy…- The story behind Fred's first viral video for Sonny Perdue against Georgia Governor Roy Barnes…How a high-profile conservative ad-maker is received living in liberal Hollywood…AND Jason Alexander, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, bell bottoms, the Beverly Hills Hotel, Bon Van Inc, David Boren, Bottle Rocket, Barbara Boxer, Tom Campbell, Chateau Montelena, cheese boards, Bill Clinton, Robert Davi, Gray Davis, Dan Duckhorn, family disagreements, the Freitas Brothers, Gateway computers, good luck charms, gotcha ads, Kelsey Grammer, half-way houses, Mark Halperin, Jim Inhofe, large-format cameras, Rush Limbaugh, Lippincott, Mitch McConnell, Dave McCurdy, Dan McLagan, mirrored pedestals, Robert Mondavi, Sam Nunn, the NRSC, Ogilvy & Mather, Sarah Palin, pink tutus, Steve Schmidt, selling fishing bait, K. Wortham Smith, Steven Spielberg, J. Walter Thompson, Chuck Todd, Trinity University, True Lies, weathermen, the West End Grill, Meg Whitman, Wine Spectator & more!Links to ads cited in this episode: Prison dancing (Inhofe '94)Big Spender (Inhofe '94)Bug Zapper (Inhofe '98)Celebrity (McCain '08)Schwarzenegger Re-election ('06)One Tough Nerd (Rick Synder '10)Demon Sheep (Fiorina '10)I'm Not a Witch (Christine O'Donnell '10)Huntsman Motorcycle Presidential Announcement ('12)King Roy (Sonny Perdue '02)

Right this way @ChMontelena @DavisEstatesNV #wine #californiawine #podcast #radioshow #foodpodcast Co hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Good ol Gal Denise, Made Man Maury, Made Man Bob SIPS – On this episode we discuss Chateau Montelena and Davis Estates. Stellar flight from both vineyards. Front mouth tannins vs. Back mouth tannins – discuss. Our discussion drifts on the aromatic elements influencing the wine, including a garbage dump. Phase V should be on your list of must drink wines. We will be discussing this wine and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:   Chateau Montelena 2019 Chardonnay  -              4 SIPS Chateau Montelena 2019 Cabernet-                     4 SIPS Chateau Montelena Estate 2018 Cabernet -         4 SIPS Davis Estates 2019 Pinot Noir -                              4 SIPS Davis Estates 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon  -            4 SIPS Davis Estates 2015 Phase V -                                  5 SIPS info@sipssudsandsmokes.comTW- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokesSips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf.  Available on Apple & Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast. Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it’s from Woods & Whitehead – Back RoadsDownload your copy here:https://amzn.to/2Xblorc The easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes”  Credits: TITLE: Maxwell Swing PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI) PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI) COURTESY OF: AudioSparx   TITLE: Flapperjack PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI) PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI) COURTESY OF: AudioSparx   TITLE: Back Roads PERFORMED BY: Woods & Whitehead COMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead PUBLISHED BY: Terry Whitehead COURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead Post production services : Pro Podcast Solutions Advertising sales: Contact us directly Content hosting services: Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, PodBean, Soundcloud Producer: Made Man Bob

Right this way @ChMontelena @DavisEstatesNV #wine #californiawine #podcast #radioshow #foodpodcast Co hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Good ol Gal Denise, Made Man Maury, Made Man Bob SIPS – On this episode we discuss Chateau Montelena and Davis Estates. Stellar flight from both vineyards. Front mouth tannins vs. Back mouth tannins – discuss. Our discussion drifts on the aromatic elements influencing the wine, including a garbage dump. Phase V should be on your list of must drink wines. We will be discussing this wine and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:   Chateau Montelena 2019 Chardonnay  -              4 SIPS Chateau Montelena 2019 Cabernet-                     4 SIPS Chateau Montelena Estate 2018 Cabernet -         4 SIPS Davis Estates 2019 Pinot Noir -                              4 SIPS Davis Estates 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon  -            4 SIPS Davis Estates 2015 Phase V -                                  5 SIPS info@sipssudsandsmokes.com TW- @sipssudssmokes IG/FB - @sipssudsandsmokes Sips, Suds, & Smokes® is produced by One Tan Hand Productions using the power of beer, whiskey, and golf.  Available on Apple & Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and nearly anywhere you can find a podcast. Enjoying that cool Outro Music, it's from Woods & Whitehead – Back Roads Download your copy here: https://amzn.to/2Xblorc The easiest way to find this award winning podcast on your phone is ask Alexa, Siri or Google, “Play Podcast , Sips, Suds, & Smokes”  Credits: TITLE: Maxwell Swing PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI) PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI) COURTESY OF: AudioSparx   TITLE: Flapperjack PERFORMED BY: Texas Gypsies COMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI) PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI) COURTESY OF: AudioSparx   TITLE: Back Roads PERFORMED BY: Woods & Whitehead COMPOSED BY: Terry Whitehead PUBLISHED BY: Terry Whitehead COURTESY OF: Terry Whitehead Post production services : Pro Podcast Solutions Advertising sales: Contact us directly Content hosting services: Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, PodBean, Soundcloud Producer: Made Man Bob

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, Y'ALL! Daunted by having to choose a movie that your relatives might actually enjoy? Stumped about what to pour before, during, and after dinner with (or without) the family? Good news: the boys are back from their extended hiatus (kind of) and feeling the secular Christmas spirit! Press play to be lifted up by the kind of scintillating, mature repartée that can only Scott and Jamie can deliver. Some movies: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery – Netflix Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio – Netflix  Confess Fletch – Showtime, VOD Blood Relatives – Shudder Some wines: Scott was drinking Graham's 10 Year Tawny Port Jamie was drinking Turley ‘Old Vines' Zinfandel 2020 Other suggested wineries: Quinta do Noval, Kopke, Niepoort, Once and Future, Sandlands, Chateau Montelena, Moussé Fils, and Lelarge-Pugeot Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @BiggerBottlePod. Email us at biggerbottlepod@gmail.com. Our art is thanks to Ross Connard! Music is selected from Camille Saint-Saëns' ‘The Carnival of the Animals - XII. Fossils' as performed by the Seattle Youth Symphony, licensed under Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode)

Wines: Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, 2018 & Michele Magnien Gevrey-Chambertin, 2019Author of The Wine Bible, Karen MacNeil, joins us to share her wine story and news of the third edition of The Wine Bible. We discuss what changes from each edition of the book, why its necessary to keep updating The Wine Bible to evolve with the changing world of wine and what wines Karen herself drinks on a frequent basis.We taste a Chateau Montelena, 2018 as this winery is credited with helping to elevate California wines on an international level when their Chardonnay submission to the Judgement of Paris was announced a winner in 1976. The red, Michele Magnien Gevrey-Chambertin, is an old world Pinot Noir, which fit the bill for classic reds.Listen to hear what we thought of each of these wines and to learn more about Karen MacNeil and The Wine Bible, 3rd edition .Stay in the know and join our WTF Cru.About UsBuy 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/) 

Napa Chardonnay, a game changer, 50 vintages, Bo knows wine, Labor Day Massacre and interview with Bo Barrett, owner & CEO of Chateau Montelena in the Calistoga AVA of Napa. ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINE is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in CA wine, chatting along the way with the experts who make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Bo Barrett, owner & CEO of Chateau Montelena in Napa. 

As designer and Executive Director of sustainability non-profit Napa Green, Anna Brittain is passionate about taking action on the 7 pillars of sustainability. Spreading the word about how pursuing sustainability can save money is critical. Anna describes how she defines the 7 pillars of sustainability, what makes Napa Green unique, gives concrete examples of how wineries save money with sustainability, and the launch of the symposium Napa Thrives to accelerate the pace of action.   Support the show on Patreon!Detailed Show Notes: Definition of sustainability for agriculture has 6 pillars, now expanding to 71. Water efficiency2. Energy efficiency3. Waste prevention and green purchasing4. Integrated pest management and biodiversity5. Social equity, diversity, and inclusion6. Climate action and regenerative agriculture7. Communications and engagementNapa Green1 of 4 programs nationwide that have sustainability certification for vineyards and wineriesAddresses all parts of sustainability vs. 1 issue (most programs are only environmental; e.g., organic only for vineyards and not using synthetic pesticides)~15 programs globally that address sustainability holisticallyBoots on the ground for direct support achieve more action90 wineries, 15k acres in the programPolicy vs. boots on the ground give very different perspectivesCertification requires >120 standards for wineries and >100 for vineyardsEconomics of sustainabilityMyth: sustainability will cost a lot of money -> it can actually help save moneyMoney-saving examples: Variable frequency drives for energy efficiency, 1-3 year paybackTurn down the water heater temp when you don't need it super hot - save thousands on water and energy billsChateau Montelena - used Tooley Technologies for real-time data on water needs on an underperforming vineyard, saved $0.5-1M in improving the vineyard w/in a few years; phased out wooden boxes for wine to branded cardboard, reducing shipments from 5 to 2 (less space and weight), cut materials cost 50%, cut emissions, reduced wine breakage~50% of members have solar, but people don't notice when inverters go down and don't fix it until they see a high electric bill, it could save tens of thousands through monitoring and maintenanceCakebread - focused on reducing waste, bought Big Belly solar trash compactors reducing trash pickups, saved ~$30k in first 3 yearsAreas of opportunity: vineyards - develop a custom carbon farm plan (e.g., cover crop, compost, biodiversity, etc.), lays out how much carbon can be stored; compost is a big bang for the buck for carbon and water storage and nutrients; winery - water usage, including energy to transport, heat, and treat water, new regulations around wastewater also need consideration~30-50% of emissions from packaging and distributionBest practice: think systematically, from vineyards to winery to getting wine to consumers; members often think of one-off projects vs. looking at the entire landscapeMarketing sustainabilityHosts ambassador training to get people talking about itPotentially $1-3/bottle premium for organic/sustainable winesWineries are often willing to pay a premium to buy sustainably grown grapesNapa Thrives - symposium w/ Martin Reyes MW Goal is to accelerate the pace of sustainability and climate action Get access to library episodes Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

St. Helena's historic Cameo Cinema is beginning a series of performing arts fundraising events staged outside the theater's home on Main Street. “The Cameo is expanding the entertainment options for the Napa Valley by bringing unique live experiences to the community,” announces Cathy Buck, founder and proprietor. “Our first, Cabaret Noir, is a celebration of burlesque, an entertainment art form that is a fun mix of fantasy, old-school glamour and humor,” Buck adds.Cabaret Noir will be a magical night featuring dancing, hors d'oeuvres, a dessert bar, still and sparkling wines, a “Naughty and Nice Auction” and live performances by the internationally acclaimed burlesque star Frankie Fictitious. The festivities begin at 7:30 pm on August 19 at The Culinary Institute of America's Barrel Room in St. Helena. Tickets are limited and are $250/person and must be purchased in advance. Cocktail attire is recommended. The evening will benefit The Cameo Cinema Foundation.Frankie Fictitious is a well-known burlesque performer based in San Francisco. She has been named Miss Exotic World 2019 (Burlesque Hall of Fame), #1 Burlesque Artist 2020 (Risky Spotlight Magazine), Miss Viva Las Vegas 2017 and has been voted one of the top 50 burlesque industry figures worldwide. Her show-stopping act encompasses her artistic imagination, elegant and innovative dancing, impeccable musicality and dazzling, extravagant costumes.Between Frankie's performances, Napa-based DJ Rotten Robbie will keep the beat going on the dance floor. He has spun with musicians including The Bangles, Sister Sledge, Modern English, RuPaul, Martha Wash, Thelma Houston and Wynonna. He can be found making music in the VIP and Platinum lounges at Bottle Rock each year.Bubbles and wine sponsors include JCB, Chateau Montelena and Spring Mountain Vineyard. Other sponsors include The Napa Valley Film Festival and Culinary Institute of America/Greystone.https://cameocinema.com/cabaret-noir-burlesque https://www.frankiefictitious.com/ Burlesque Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6dIQK1lWWBcI9j7WSvw3Ip?si=0a1fec2dc77b47fc Follow The Swirl Suite:SwirlSuite@gmail.com@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

St. Helenas historic Cameo Cinema is beginning a series of performing arts fundraising events staged outside the theaters home on Main Street. The Cameo is expanding the entertainment options for the Napa Valley by bringing unique live experiences to the community, announces Cathy Buck, founder and proprietor. Our first, Cabaret Noir, is a celebration of burlesque, an entertainment art form that is a fun mix of fantasy, old-school glamour and humor, Buck adds.Cabaret Noir will be a magical night featuring dancing, hors doeuvres, a dessert bar, still and sparkling wines, a Naughty and Nice Auction and live performances by the internationally acclaimed burlesque star Frankie Fictitious. The festivities begin at 7:30 pm on August 19 at The Culinary Institute of Americas Barrel Room in St. Helena. Tickets are limited and are $250/person and must be purchased in advance. Cocktail attire is recommended. The evening will benefit The Cameo Cinema Foundation.Frankie Fictitious is a well-known burlesque performer based in San Francisco. She has been named Miss Exotic World 2019 (Burlesque Hall of Fame), #1 Burlesque Artist 2020 (Risky Spotlight Magazine), Miss Viva Las Vegas 2017 and has been voted one of the top 50 burlesque industry figures worldwide. Her show-stopping act encompasses her artistic imagination, elegant and innovative dancing, impeccable musicality and dazzling, extravagant costumes.Between Frankies performances, Napa-based DJ Rotten Robbie will keep the beat going on the dance floor. He has spun with musicians including The Bangles, Sister Sledge, Modern English, RuPaul, Martha Wash, Thelma Houston and Wynonna. He can be found making music in the VIP and Platinum lounges at Bottle Rock each year.Bubbles and wine sponsors include JCB, Chateau Montelena and Spring Mountain Vineyard. Other sponsors include The Napa Valley Film Festival and Culinary Institute of America/Greystone.https://cameocinema.com/cabaret-noir-burlesque https://www.frankiefictitious.com/ Burlesque Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6dIQK1lWWBcI9j7WSvw3Ip?si=0a1fec2dc77b47fcFollow The Swirl Suite:SwirlSuite@gmail.com@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

(l-r) Dan Berger & Dave Ready Jr. Dave Ready Jr., winemaker at Murphy-Goode, is our guest on California Wine Country today. Harry Duke is sitting in for Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger is also in the studio. Dave's father was part of the team that founded Murphy-Goode in the 1980s. At the time their wines were based on vineyards managed by Tim Murphy and Dale Goode. Dave Ready Jr. is now the winemaker. The founders met at a new year's eve party in the mid-'80s. His father loved golf and would just as well put a golf course on the property. After his father returned from Vietnam in the late '60s, he went to college and met a friend who knew about wine. They started a wine tasting group, which was rare for back then. His father then founded a company that was the only distributor in Minnesota for premium California wines. So he had a vast network and a successful business. The Long and Winding Road that leads to Wine When Dave was visiting California, he called his dad who was based in wine country. His father suggested he get a job, after he had spent the summer seeing the Grateful Dead. So he worked the harvest in 1988. It paid $7 an hour and at the time for him it was a chance to stay in California and to be able to see concerts in California. After the 1989 harvest he enjoyed it more and started to stick around. He decided to stay in the wine industry, thinking it might be in sales, same as his father. "He used golf as a sales tool." Once he decided he wanted to do this, he took courses at UC Davis and got a series of jobs. His band, Mango Jam, was a lot of fun. Dan Berger's Cellar Wine of the Week This week Dan Berger has brought in another wine he completely forgot that he had. It is a 2008 Bogle Riesling, from their small production or Riesling. "This wine is over the hill but you can't really kill Riesling..." Dan Berger describes how the maturity of it comes from the "petroleum" component that older Rieslings have, gives it character. Dave Ready Jr. knows the winemaker, Eric Aafedt. Dan Berger tells the story of Dale Goode and Tim Murphy, who were pioneers, in the '80s who really knew how to match varieties to land in the Alexander Valley well before other people realized its potential. He also tells how they never rested on their laurels, they were always looking for ways to make their wines better and better. Dan Berger tasted an Alexander Valley Cabernet in 1976 and had not heard of Alexander Valley. The Chateau Montelena that won the Judgement of Paris was an Alexander Valley wine. Some of their fruit does not come from Alexander Valley, however. The fruit comes from Monterey and Santa Barbara. Since they sold Murphy-Goode to Jackson Family Wines, they have access to great vineyards all over California. This Chardonnay is about 75% steel and 25% oak. He thinks that even if the oaky flavors are not part of the variety, it is so common that people expect it. Dan Berger likes its freshness. This is a 2020. They will bottle the 2021 on Friday. Dave says he is going for a Chardonnay that would be like an after-work cocktail, fresh and refreshing for drinking and pure enjoyment. A Really Goode Job Dave also describes a very interesting initiative called A Really Goode Job, where they offer an incredibly generous package to one lucky winner for a full time job with a great salary and a place to live among the vineyards. The company has hired some extraordinary people and this year they are doing it again. The application is a 60-90 second video explaining why you want the job. Last year they had 7,000 applicants. Before the end of the show they taste the 2020 Murphy-Goode Sauvignon Blanc and a very well-informed discussion of residual sugar ensues. Finally they taste a fascinating 2018 Murphy-Goode Zinfandel, called Liar's Dice. Also this one, the fruit comes from Alexander Valley. Dave blends from 2-4 percent Petit Syrah "to give it a little extra backbone," and "it has a nice jammyness to it."

It was an honor to sit down with Bo and go through the history of Chateau Montelena. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Arrolhado, defeito da rolha, corked, buchonné, TCA... você provavelmente já ouviu sobre esse defeito, que deixa o vinho com cheiro de papelão molhado. No episódio de hoje veremos que o "defeito da rolha" não é exclusividade dos vinhos, não é necessariamente TCA, não é o responsável pelo famoso "cheiro de papelão molhado" e, aliás, nem de rolha precisa! E tem curiosidades também: esse defeito já atacou um lote inteiro de vinhos no Chateau Montelena (e Robert Parker não notou); Opus One escapou por um triz (mas tem gente sendo processada pelo risco) e tem até cachorro ajudando os produtores. The post SV#124 – Vinho arrolhado? appeared first on Simples Vinho.

What's it like to experience a piece of Dom Pérignon history? Has the legendary California Chardonnay Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay held up in the years since the Judgement of Paris? How can you pair wine with your Zodiac sign? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with wine writer, Gina Birch and broadcaster Julie Glenn, hosts of the Grape Minds podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks.   Highlights What makes Spain a great destination for wine lovers? How did Julie finally become a Lambrusco fan? Has the legendary Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay held up in the years since the Judgement of Paris? What can you learn through comparative tastings? What was it like to experience the history of Dom Pérignon through St. Hilaire Abbey in Limoux? How can you pair wine with your zodiac sign? Which controversial Grape Minds interview almost didn't make it to air? How has cancer affected Julie's experience with wine? What are my favourite Pinot Noirs? Why does Julie believe consolidation of the wine industry is bad for wine? How can you pair your favourite childhood foods with wine? What are Gina and Julie's go-to wine books? Which of Gina and Julie's favourite wine gadgets should you try? How long should you save "special" wines?   Key Takeaways I loved Gina's story about experiencing a piece of Dom Pérignon history. That's the magical connection between wine and place. I'm impressed that the legendary California Chardonnay Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay held up in the years since the Judgement of Paris. I enjoyed Julie pairing wine with your Zodiac sign. It's uncanny that she picked Pinot Noir for Libras even before we met. As you know, it's my go-to vino.   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Video Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wednesday at 7 pm eastern on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I'll be jumping into the comments as we watch it together so that I can answer your questions in real-time. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Gina Birch and Julie Glenn Gina Birch grew up in Florida, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and public relations from Troy University, in Alabama. Her first job was in radio news, which eventually led her to Fort Myers, Florida, where she hosted a top-rated morning show for almost 15 years. She also started writing about food, wine, spirits and travel for USA Today, the Napa Register and the Fort Myers News-Press. Julie Glenn earned her Master's degree in communication from the Slow Food University of Gastronomic Sciences in Piedmont, Italy and is fluent in Italian. She also has an undergraduate degree in Mass Communication from the University of Missouri. She began her broadcasting career as a reporter/anchor/producer for both CBS and NBC affiliates. Before becoming the News Director at WGCU, the NPR affiliate for southwest Florida, Julie was the regular wine columnist for the Naples Daily News. Gina and Julie had been friends for years and together they created Grape Minds, a wine podcast that's also broadcasted on NPR. They talk about the people, culture, and history behind the wines, as well as wine travel and food pairings. They've also interviewed some of the best-known people in the wine world and as they note, have only destroyed one soundboard while tasting in the studio.     To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/157.

A história do Chardonnay californiano que surpreendeu e ganhou dos franceses no Julgamento de Paris. Se você assistiu ao filme Bottle Shock e acha que conhece essa história, não pode perder este episódio! The post SV#118 – Chateau Montelena 1973 – o vinho branco do Julgamento de Paris appeared first on Simples Vinho.

Today Tom Simoneau has brought Tim Bell, winemaker at Dry Creek Vineyard, to be our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon. Harry Duke is also in the studio and Dan Berger is away judging the Mendocino wine competition. Tim Bell was a guest on California Wine Country in an episode that first aired on March 22, 2017. He was here again along with Dry Creek Vineyard founder David Stare in this episode from May 29, 2019. Tim Bell begins by telling his personal history in the wine business. He worked for a wine retailer in Southern California called Liquor Barn, where he became acquainted with wine. He later attended UC Davis and he has been working in the business for 30 years now. Dry Creek Vineyard was founded by David Stare in 1972, part of a wave of new wineries that brought modern winemaking to California, including Chateau Montelena, Stag's Leap and Burgess Cellars. They are known as the Class of '72. They are planning some big parties for their 50th anniversary next year, along with several other North Coast wineries.  “Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc continue to be staples for us today,” says Tim Bell. Dry Creek is best known for Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. They are taste the Dry Creek Vineyard 2020 Sauvignon Blanc. This sells for $20, which is a bargain for a good one. Next they taste a Dry Creek Vineyard 2019 Chardonnay, which is sold out. Steve, whose middle name is Chardonnay, loves it. They only make about 700 cases of this wine. They only pick from their favorite spots. In another month the 2020 will be out and it will be at least this good. Their best well known wine is Fumé Blanc which is a mix of Dry Creek and Russian River Valley grapes. This wine is a second take on that, but with only Dry Creek fruit, and they also use some Sauvignon Musque and Sauvignon Gris. It has taken a few years for the vineyard to reach maturity but it's there now. Tom Simoneau says it's not too green, new mown hay. Tim Bell tastes ripe Meyer lemon, lime and a hint of peach or apricot. They do a limited amount of barrel fermentation but they don't use new oak. They use older barrels, which may have held Chardonnay for a few years. They also use Acacia wood barrels, which have floral and minty notes. They also use 2-3% chestnut wood barrels, which add a vanilla cream quality David Stare was quite a pioneer. Tom Simoneau says that we are in the middle of the golden years of winemaking and Dave is a friend. David Stare founded the winery and his daughter Kim Stare Wallace is President now of Dry Creek Vineyard. She is on the cover of Wine Spectator this issue. Dry Creek Vineyard is open outdoors by appointment only, since Covid. They are located on Dry Creek Road at the corner of Lambert Bridge Road, right across from the Dry Creek General Store. Harry Duke asks what has to happen to a used barrel, before it can be used again. Tim Bell describes the cleaning process. You would never put a white wine in a red barrel. After 3 years, the oak flavor is used up. So a neutral barrel is its own individual fermentation tank. Especially with Sauvignon Blanc, the fermentation happens in one big steel tank. But with barrel fermentation, different barrels will have different characters, which add different layers of complexity Next they taste a 2018 Dry Creek Vineyard Estate Zinfandel from the Wallace Ranch. This single vineyard zinfandel is from a vineyard right across from the winery. They make a wine called Heritage Vine Zinfandel that sourced budwood from an old Zinfandel vineyard, the Mazzone selection. They have it in 4 different estate vineyards, and each has its own personality. It's 95% Zin and 5% Petit Syrah. It's available only through the winery or the wine club. Then they taste the second Zin. Tom Simoneau noticed the smoothness of the first Zin, this one is the 2019 and it's a little softer. It was a cooler vintage, says Tim. This is a little lower in alcohol compared to some other big Zins.

Today Tom Simoneau has brought Tim Bell, winemaker at Dry Creek Vineyard, to be our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon. Harry Duke is also in the studio and Dan Berger is away judging the Mendocino wine competition. Tim Bell was a guest on California Wine Country in an episode that first aired on March 22, 2017. He was here again along with Dry Creek Vineyard founder David Stare in this episode from May 29, 2019. Tim Bell begins by telling his personal history in the wine business. He worked for a wine retailer in Southern California called Liquor Barn, where he became acquainted with wine. He later attended UC Davis and he has been working in the business for 30 years now. Dry Creek Vineyard was founded by David Stare in 1972, part of a wave of new wineries that brought modern winemaking to California, including Chateau Montelena, Stag's Leap and Burgess Cellars. They are known as the Class of '72. They are planning some big parties for their 50th anniversary next year, along with several other North Coast wineries.  “Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc continue to be staples for us today,” says Tim Bell. Dry Creek is best known for Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. They are taste the Dry Creek Vineyard 2020 Sauvignon Blanc. This sells for $20, which is a bargain for a good one. Next they taste a Dry Creek Vineyard 2019 Chardonnay, which is sold out. Steve, whose middle name is Chardonnay, loves it. They only make about 700 cases of this wine. They only pick from their favorite spots. In another month the 2020 will be out and it will be at least this good. Their best well known wine is Fumé Blanc which is a mix of Dry Creek and Russian River Valley grapes. This wine is a second take on that, but with only Dry Creek fruit, and they also use some Sauvignon Musque and Sauvignon Gris. It has taken a few years for the vineyard to reach maturity but it's there now. Tom Simoneau says it's not too green, new mown hay. Tim Bell tastes ripe Meyer lemon, lime and a hint of peach or apricot. They do a limited amount of barrel fermentation but they don't use new oak. They use older barrels, which may have held Chardonnay for a few years. They also use Acacia wood barrels, which have floral and minty notes. They also use 2-3% chestnut wood barrels, which add a vanilla cream quality David Stare was quite a pioneer. Tom Simoneau says that we are in the middle of the golden years of winemaking and Dave is a friend. David Stare founded the winery and his daughter Kim Stare Wallace is President now of Dry Creek Vineyard. She is on the cover of Wine Spectator this issue. Dry Creek Vineyard is open outdoors by appointment only, since Covid. They are located on Dry Creek Road at the corner of Lambert Bridge Road, right across from the Dry Creek General Store. Harry Duke asks what has to happen to a used barrel, before it can be used again. Tim Bell describes the cleaning process. You would never put a white wine in a red barrel. After 3 years, the oak flavor is used up. So a neutral barrel is its own individual fermentation tank. Especially with Sauvignon Blanc, the fermentation happens in one big steel tank. But with barrel fermentation, different barrels will have different characters, which add different layers of complexity Next they taste a 2018 Dry Creek Vineyard Estate Zinfandel from the Wallace Ranch. This single vineyard zinfandel is from a vineyard right across from the winery. They make a wine called Heritage Vine Zinfandel that sourced budwood from an old Zinfandel vineyard, the Mazzone selection. They have it in 4 different estate vineyards, and each has its own personality. It's 95% Zin and 5% Petit Syrah. It's available only through the winery or the wine club. Then they taste the second Zin. Tom Simoneau noticed the smoothness of the first Zin, this one is the 2019 and it's a little softer. It was a cooler vintage, says Tim. This is a little lower in alcohol compared to some other big Zins.

In this episode, we discuss managing a vineyard from the perspective of two winemakers. Bryce Wiatrak interviews Morgan Twain-Peterson of Bedrock Wine Co. about the benefits and challenges of working with old vines, and Chris Tanghe speaks with Matt Crafton of Chateau Montelena about the technical, environmental, and financial considerations behind repainting a vineyard to new vines.  This month's blind tasting segment with Emily Nixon features sommelier and wine consultant Wanda Cole-Nicholson. Can you guess what they're drinking based on Wanda's description of the wine's appearance, nose, palate, and structure?   For more information on this episode, visit GuildSomm's podcast page. 

In this episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Sam Lange, the Sommelier at Beverly’s Restaurant in the Coeur d’Alene Resort, for a jam-packed hour of learning, pouring and tasting! Sam picked out three Washington wines with unique stories for this one. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime!Wines tasted this episode:2019 Grosgrain Vineyards Skin-Contact Sémillon2019 Devison Vintners Boushey Vineyards Yakima Valley Rosé2017 Gilbert Cellars Horse Heaven Hills Left BankFor more information on Beverly’s at the Coeur d'Alene Resort, please visit https://beverlyscda.com For more information on Grosgrain Vineyards, please visit https://grosgrainvineyards.comFor more information on Devison Vintners please visit https://www.devisonvintners.comFor more information on Gilbert Cellars, please visit https://www.gilbertcellars.comA  special thanks to our sponsors: Cave B, Culinary Stone, The Social WebCave B Estate Cellars. ‘B’ inspired when you visit https://caveb.com To book an event, contact Carrie at carrie@caveb.com or to join the Cave B Estate Winery wine club you can reach out to Jayney at Jayney.evenson@caveb.com  Also find them on Instagram and Facebook @caveBESTATEWINERY.Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really over delivers? How about cooking classes for every taste? Considered a foodies paradise, The Culinary Stone is a gourmet heaven that was dreamt up for, and by, those with a serious passion for the culinary arts and gathering of community. For more information about The Culinary Stone, please visit https://culinarystone.com or call them at 208-277-4116.The Social Web. Are you a small business owner that’s ready to grow your business through social media without having to hire a full time staff or a third party company? Honor your business and yourself and become educated in social media! Visit https://thesocialweb.news for more information. The Social Web AND The Social Web Inner Circle: Helping you untangle the web of social media marketing.And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music which is ANYthing but average.  Please contact him at veryaveragemusic@gmail.com Other wines we enjoyed this week:  2011 Haras de Pirque Albis, Melea Tempranillo, Masciarelli Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and 2017 Novelty Hill Royal Slope RedMentions: Amavi, L’Ecole No 41, Pilgrims Market, The Canlis, FST Winery, Dick Boushey, Longshadows Winery, Chateau Montelena, Mike Grgich, Doubleback Winery, Josh McDaniels, Justin Neufeld, Duane Hagadone, L.A. Times, Cave B Estate Winery, Clearwater Canyon, Woodward Canyon, Rick Small, Coeur D’alene Cellars, Kimber Gates, Mike Januik, Jim BarrettPlease find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays). You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back!

First, thanks to listener and Patron Rafael C. for the podcast topic this week! It is the 45th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris: a tasting of California and French wines, organized but the late Steve Spurrier, that opened the door for wines from the US and all over the New World to be recognized for their excellence. We should raise a glass to him, his partner Patricia Gallagher, and to journalist and author George Taber, all of whom made this event so very significant.  Here's a quick recap, all of which we cover in the podcast... In 1976, an English wine shop owner, Steven Spurrier, and the director of his adjacent wine school, Patricia Gallagher, wanted to introduce members of the French culinary elite to the wines of California. The goal was to show them the new developments happening across the world in wine (and to get publicity for Cave de la Madeleine and the Academie du Vin -- genius marketing!).   Photo: Berry Bros & Rudd Wine Blog In preparation, Spurrier and Gallagher researched, tasted, and carefully selected 6 boutique California Chardonnays and 6 boutique Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. They brought these wines to France and on May 24, 1976 conducted a three-hour tasting that (unbeknownst to them) would change the wine world forever.   Nine French judges sat at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris and sipped 6 California Chardonnays with a group of four high end white Burgundies (100% Chardonnay). They followed that up with 6 California Cabernet Sauvignons and four of the best Bordeaux from the Left Bank. The results were as follows:   Chardonnays 1973 Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley (family owned) 1973 Roulot Meursault Charmes, Premier Cru, Bourgogne 1974 Chalone Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains (owned by Diageo) 1973 Spring Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley (owned by an investment company) 1973 Joseph Drouhin Beaune “Clos des Mouches,” Premier Cru Bourgogne 1972 Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (owned by Jackson Family Wines/Kendall-Jackson) 1973 Ramonet-Prudhon, Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Bourgogne 1972 Domaine Leflaive, Puligny- Montrachet, “Les Pucelles”, Premier Cru, Bourgogne 1972 Veedercrest Vineyards, Napa Valley (shut down for 20 years, resurrected in 2005 under a sole proprietor) 1972 David Bruce Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains (family owned) Photo: National Museum of American History -- Smithsonian  The Cabernets/Bordeaux 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley (owned by Chateau Ste. Michelle/Antinori) 1970 Château Mouton-Rothschild, Pauillac, Bordeaux 1970 Château Haut-Brion, Graves, Bordeaux 1970 Château Montrose, St-Éstephe, Bordeaux 1971 Ridge Vineyards, Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains (owned since 1987 by a Japanese pharmaceutical company) 1971 Château-Leoville-Las-Cases, St. Julien, Bordeaux 1971 Mayacamas Vineyards, Napa Valley (family owned) 1972 Clos du Val, Napa Valley (family owned) 1970 Heitz Cellars, Martha’s Vineyard, Napa Valley (investor owned) 1969 Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley (owned by Jackson Family Wines/Kendall-Jackson)   Shocking and unexpected though they were, the results helped land California a seat at the table in the world of serious wine and paved the way for other regions to show that they were also capable of making excellent wines. Photo: Bella Spurrier The contest was not without objection. According to George Taber’s book (FYI -this is an affiliate link and I may earn a small commission from your purchase) the major ones were: The 20-point system was too limiting (but 20 points was standard at the time, I think any scale would have been criticized) For each category there were only four French wines to six California wines, so the odds were statistically in California’s favor (this is a very valid argument but the purpose of the tasting was for fun and learning, so we can’t really fault Spurrier for not knowing!) Spurrier didn’t choose the best French vintages (Spurrier picked French wines he thought would win, this was the best available) The French wines were too young (the tasting has been replicated and the California wines have aged better than the French wines!) Blind tastings suck – (this is very true but there was no "gotcha" here. It was just done to remove judgment, not to make people guess what wine was what Chateau!)   My additional objections: It is quite unfair to judge French wine without food. A small roll for palate cleansing isn’t enough. With a meal, the French wines would have been different. Food must be at the table for a fair judgement. The order of the wines in a tasting matters. Of course a lighter style wine tried after a heavier one will seem washed out. I don’t know what the case was here, but the “out of the hat” system was probably not the best order for the wines. We do need to realize that 1976 was a very difficult time for France. It was still rebuilding after the trauma of two World Wars in very quick succession and it took years to garner investment and get the wineries functioning and modernized. This was likely in the period of transition and that means the wines, made by traditional methods may have tasted less “clean” in comparison to the wines of California, which benefitted from cutting edge technology and scientific know-how, which was part of the culture of the reborn wine culture there.   That said, we all must raise a glass to Steve Spurrier, Patricia Gallagher, and George Taber for holding/covering this event, which improved and globalized wine for the modern times! Book cover from Amazon.com I highly recommend George Taber’s book "Judgment of Paris"  It’s a great read!   PS-- As we discussed in the show, check out my friend Tanisha Townsend's podcast, "Wine School Dropout" and her site Girl Meets Glass! ________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors: 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! Check it out today: https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople      Wine Access   Visit: www.wineaccess.com/normal and for a limited time get $20 off your first order of $50 or more!  Wine Access is a web site that has exclusive wines that overdeliver for the price (of which they have a range). They offer top quality wines by selecting diverse, interesting, quality bottles you may not have access to at local shops. Wine Access provides extensive tasting notes, stories about the wine and a really cool bottle hanger with pairings, flavor profile, and serving temps.  

In this episode, Shelley and Phil revisit the Judgement of Paris, which was held on May 24, 1976, in the year of the Bicentennial celebration of America’s independence. What happened on that day was not supposed to happen. The French wines, that wines from the upstart Napa Valley were going against, were supposed to put America in its place when it comes to great wine. The Napa Valley wines held their own, especially Chateau Montelena and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, who won the white wine and red wine categories, respectively. Shelley and Phil feature both of those wines on this episode and throw in a White Burgundy for good measure. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime!Wines tasted this episode: 2017 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay (From Fred Meyer, $55)2018 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis (From Fred Meyer, $70)For more information on the 2017 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, please visit  https://montelena.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2017-Napa-Valley-Chardonnay.pdfFor more information on the the 2018 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis, please visit  https://www.stagsleapwinecellars.com/2018-artemis-cabernet-sauvignon/5637245076.pA  special thanks to our sponsors: The Social Web, Cave B, Culinary StoneThe Social Web. Visit https://thesocialweb.news for more information. The Social Web AND The Social Web Inner Circle: Helping you untangle the web of social media marketing.Cave B Estate Cellars. ‘B’ inspired when you visit https://caveb.com To book an event, contact Carrie at carrie@caveb.com or to join the Cave B Estate Winery wine club you can reach out to Jayney at Jayney.evenson@caveb.com  Also find them on Instagram and Facebook @caveBESTATEWINERY. Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really over delivers? Considered a foodies paradise, The Culinary Stone is a gourmet heaven that was dreamt up for, and by, those with a serious passion for the culinary arts and gathering of community. For more information about The Culinary Stone, please visit https://culinarystone.com or call them at 208-277-4116.And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music which is ANYthing but average.  Please contact him at veryaveragemusic@gmail.com Other wines we enjoyed this week:   Kirkland Signature Chardonnay (Sonoma), Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars KARIA Chardonnay, Chanson Reserve du Bastion Vire-Clesse’ White Burgundy, Tardieu-Laurent Tavel Vieilles Vignes Rose’, Miraval Cotes de Provence Rose’, Michael David Winery Petite Petit, Gerard Bertrand Cote des Roses Blanc (Rose’),  Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre (bought from Desierto Alto) and Alias Sauvignon Blanc (bought from Desierto Alto)Mentions: Fremont Abbey, Chalone Vineyard, Spring Mountain Vineyard, Veedercrest Wines, David Bruce John Cleese, Mike Grgich, Roaming Travelers, Jovinea Cellars, Vine 46, Twisted Vine Wine Tours, Rivaura, Chelsea and Andrew Evans, Lindsay and Brian LaFaille, Terra Nova, Sam Lange, Beverly’s, The Coeur D’alene ResortPlease find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets) and Instagram (@WineTimeFridays). You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back!

We were lucky enough to spend a lot of time a few weeks ago with Bo Barrett. So much that we were able to get a bonus episode out of it. We're jumping into your feed with a deeper dive into the AVA, as well as the past, present and future of Chateau Montelena. 

In the early 70s, when Bo Barrett and his father James started at Chateau Montelena, wine hadn't been made there since before Prohibition. A few years later, their Chardonnay would beat out French Chardonnays at the Judgment of Paris. It's the kind of scrappy, underdog story that Hollywood loves. Alicia, Greg and Chris taste through four wines with Bo and talk about the history of his game-changing winery.  Drink along at home with the following wines: Chateau Montelena Riesling 2019 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2018 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2017 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2018  

A trip to *hic* Hollywood via Napa Valley as we chat to Matt Crafton, winemaker at the renowned Chateau Montelena, about serious stuff like making elegant wine in Napa, the wildfires, climate change, sustainability, his lockdown wines and...the film Bottle Shock. This enables us to segue neatly onto a rollicking ride through our (and your) favourite wine movies and wine moments on screen, from Sour Grapes to Sideways, Silence of the Lambs, Somm, The Secret of Santa Vittoria, The Sopranos and The Simpsons (and that's only the letter S). Plenty of wine material to inspire fun and delicious drinking over the holidays...

In Episode #6 I'm going to review some amazing wine gifts and explain why they are perfect for friends, family, yourself - truly any wine lover! I'm also going to spend some time discussing a question I get a lot this time of year - “what wines make great holiday gifts?” Whether you're shopping for your boss or looking for a hostess gift to bring to your annual Christmas gathering, I'm going to give you a few options here that should help you get through the holiday season! And all of these wines plus my full holiday gift guide are also listed on my blog, with links to purchase, at thewineceo.com/blog ---------- We start by diving into price points and buying wines that you know they will love. But what if you don't know what they like? Here are my 3 recommendations for this holiday season... 1. Stick to bubbles! Everyone likes champagne and you know they'll use it for new year's if they don't drink it around Christmas. Plus you can find some really good champagne for $40-$80. Try Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label or Demi-Sec, Billecart Salmon Brut Reserve, Tattinger Brut, or Piper Heiseick Sublime Demi Sec. 2. Try a California Cabernet Sauvignon. Most folks, regardless of wine knowledge, are familiar with Cabernet Sauvignon and will recognize Napa and Sonoma as great wine regions. Also, since many folks eat prime rib, roast beef, and other heavy meats for Christmas, a Cabernet Sauvignon will go great with these. Some of my favorites include Chappellet Signature Napa Cab, Stag's Leap Artemis, Chateau Montelena, or Caymus. 3. But if you feel like they will get a ton of standard wines and you want yours to stand out, my recommendation would be to try either a French Pinot Noir from Burgundy or a sweet German Riesling. Both of these wines are recognized in the US, but not as well known as a lot of California wines and Champagnes. Try Joseph Drouhin Gevrey Chambertin, Domaine Chevillon Chezeaux Nuis St. Georges, or the Jadot Beaune Vignes for a Burgundy Pinot Noir. And try Dr. Loosen and Trimbach for great German riesling. For more gift ideas and to check out the full list of items on my holiday gift guide, be sure to check out my blog post HERE and happy shopping!

Before that turkey hits the table, let's talk about the wines. In this week's episode, Julie and Gina chat about Thanksgiving pairings with winemakers from Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley and Archery Summit in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Plus stories of a few side dish fails.

Chateau Montelena is an icon of California wine. It's 1973 Chardonnay was heralded the best in the world at the 1976 "Judgement of Paris," and the winery's entire portfolio remains a benchmark of quality. In this episode we talk with winemaker Matt Crafton about the responsibility that history brings and his view towards the future.    

Hi guys, welcome back to house wine, and my longest episode yet: Napa! I'm really excited and happy about this one, you get a little more exposition here and some anecdotes about how much I love this region. This was inspired by the recent fires, so I say it in the episode, but now is the time to support California, and you will get the skinny on why when you listen - so this episode is best enjoyed with a bottle of California wine. If you want to request an episode or have a question you can email at housewinepodcast@gmail.com Rate it, like it, give it some stars, this is a 100% independant podcast so it goes a long way! I used some great books for this episode: Napa Then and Now, by Kelly White The Judgement of Paris, by George M Taber. The World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition by Jancis Robinson and Hugh Johnson 1001 Wines to Try Before You Die, by Neil Beckett I also talk about some great wineries: Joseph Phelps: https://josephphelps.com/Robert Biale: https://biale.com/Matthiasson: https://www.matthiasson.com/Chateau Montelena: https://montelena.com/Stag's Leap Cellars: https://www.stagsleapwinecellars.com/Colgin: https://www.colgincellars.com/Thanks again for listening. The art is done by local Toronto Artist and Illustrator Kelly Lauren and she is on instagram as @klylauren. Until we meet again, I hope you drink something delicious  :) 

Bo Barrett was a teenager when his father and Chateau Montelena beat the French white Burgundies in May 1976. This is the single most important step in the ascent of California wine in the worldwide wine trade. Take an adventure with me as I interview the players who were there.

In Episode 5 of Real Estate Uncorked, Jessie Wright, of Real Producers, walks us through the process of creating a thriving networking group. In just 2.5 years, she is known for connecting the most successful business professionals in the real estate industry. And as you can see from this podcast, she is so much fun to chat with. Her parties are known to have the coolest professionals, and she is loved and supported by many in her network. For those interested in the wine we are drinking a Chardonnay from Chateau Montelena. It is YUMMY! This show is hosted by:"Reshia Lea" GuarnottaCompass REALTOR® | DRE 01407677reshialea.com

Chelsea Barrett grew up among winemakers. Her father, Bo, has been making wine at Chateau Montelena with his family since 1972. Her mother, Heidi, is considered one of the world’s best – she was the founding winemaker at Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, and her own brands La Sirena and Amuse Bouche, among others. Her grandfather Richard Peterson is also a renowned winemaker.Hardworking, humble and driven to make award winning wines her way. Barrett is trailblazing her own path in the wine world and definitely one winemaker to keep your eye on.I was really impressed with her and check out her wines at Materra out of Oak Knoll. Great wines and great people!

Adam speaks with Matt Crafton, winemaker at Napa Valley's iconic Chateau Montelena, about how reopening to the public has forced changes in the guest experience, and what impact health and safety concerns might have on the upcoming harvest. Please send any requests or suggestions for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast Matt gets to chat with Corey Beck the winemaker for Francis Ford Coppola! Beyond Coppola tales Corey talks about driving a tractor at the age of 12 through the vineyards of Chateau Montelena, how swimming pools can help a winery, cannabis and how you can go from White Claw to Sauvignon Blanc. 

Finding the apocalyptic visions of the last episode too sobering, Sean and Cody liquor up with some California chardonnay to tackle the first comedy on the Green Screen list. In Bottle Shock, wine academy president Stephen Spurrier (Alan Rickman) tries to shake up the Paris wine scene by pitting the snobby old guard French vintners against the rebellious upstarts of California's Napa Valley in a famous 1976 tasting competition. Can the mostly golden but sometimes poop-brown fluid wrought by the awkward father-son combination of Bill Pullman and Chris Pine, as the beleaguered vintners of Chateau Montelena, stack up against the European heavyweights? Environmental issues explored include the history of viticulture, settler colonialism in old California, and peoples' relationship with the land they live and work.   What really happened in the 1976 “Judgment of Paris” competition? Why did California wine have such a terrible reputation for most of the 20th century? How did a handful of Eastern European refugees from Communist oppression save the California wine business? Who wouldn't be flattered to have Alan Rickman play them in a movie? How do you pronounce “terroir”? What was up with those Orson Welles wine commercials from the early ‘80s? Did Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters play at Woodstock ‘94? How can Chris Pine's wig be even worse than William Shatner's in Star Trek IV? Why were you so much more likely to watch this movie on the back of an airline seat than in a theater? The answers to these questions flow like cheap cabernet from a bottle of Two Buck Chuck in this tasty episode of Green Screen. Bottle Shock at IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914797/  Bottle Shock at Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/bottle-shock/  Next Movie: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Website for This Episode

Located in the northern part of Napa Valley right down the road from Chateau Montelena you'll discover Tamber Bey Vineyards, a breathtaking property surrounded by mountains, vineyards and beautiful horses. What started as a winemaking hobby for Barry Waitte slowly grew into award-winning winery producing 10,000 case annually.

Neste episódio da série sobre o Julgamento de Paris conhecemos Mike Grgich (originalmente Miljenco Grgich) – o croata responsável pela elaboração do vinho branco melhor pontuado na famosa degustação às cegas: o Chateau Montelena 1973. Tintim!   Mike Grgich é uma lenda no mundo do vinho. É conhecido pelo Chardonnay melhor pontuado no famoso Julgamento... The post SV#77 – JdP personagens: Mike Grgich appeared first on Simples Vinho.

Corey Beck Corey Beck, chief winemaker for Francis Ford Coppola's wine portfolio, is back on California Wine Country today, joining Steve Jaxon, Dan Berger and Barry Herbst from Bottle Barn. Corey grew up in Knights Valley and his grandfather was a vineyard manager for Chateau Montelena. He planted the vineyard that produced the grapes that won the Judgement of Paris. The label said Alexander Valley-Napa, even if Alexander Valley is actually in Sonoma. Dan Berger briefly tells the story of the Judgement of Paris. Steven Spurrier ran a wine shop in Paris and decided to stage a blind tasting competition between his favorite California wines and the best French wines, with French judges. When the California wines won both the white and the red, the French establishment rebelled, but when they restaged it several years later, California won again. Beck started with the Coppola company in 1998 as assistant winemaker. In 2006 they acquired the Sonoma property which is theirs today, complete with swimming pool. The Coppola Family portfolio other properties including Inglenook. “The good news is, we work for a creative genius,” he says. Last Monday night was the award ceremony where Francis Ford Coppola received a lifetime achievement award from Wine Enthusiast. He said, “One of the great joys of my life is that all my family members are now on a wine label.” His Director's Cut wines are made in Sonoma County. Barry Herbst says that Coppola wines did very well in the SF Chronicle competition this year and they are available at Bottle Barn. Corey Beck gives credit to the growers who produce their fruit. They also have a property in Oregon now. According to Dan Berger, Oregon is producing great Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, in addition to Pinot Noir. Dan says Gamay Noir is hot as a pistol up there, and we don't even get any in California. The Coppolas also have a resort property in Italy. They practice and celebrate the Italian way of life, centered around the dinner table, and including good wine, in all of their locations. They describe the wide variety of brands and labels, especially the Diamond series, a consumer-friendly price point. Dan says that Francis wanted those wines to be dry, not “soft.” Those wines were dry with structure and balance and “...the market place became a little more sophisticated because of what Francis did.” In the mid-90s, when they launched the Diamond Series in the US, there were roughly 3000 wine wholesalers and only 1800 wineries in the US. Now, we have around 600 wholesalers (with some consolidation) and 11,000 wineries in the US. Today that makes it more difficult to get the wines “through that hourglass.” Nothing is easy, with consolidation on the wholesale side and the winery side and many alternatives to wine. A major difference, says Dan Berger, is direct-to-consumer sales. Three years ago, 10% of the wine sold in the US was sold direct-to-consumer, and today that is 40%. That is a huge change and Dan credits Bottle Barn for having the Number One retail concept with their new business model combining the Bottle Barn store with a robust online store that offers delivery.

Corey Beck, chief winemaker for Francis Ford Coppola’s wine portfolio, is back on California Wine Country today, joining Steve Jaxon, Dan Berger and Barry Herbst from Bottle Barn. Corey grew up in Knights Valley and his grandfather was a vineyard manager for Chateau Montelena. He planted the vineyard that produced the grapes that won the Judgement of Paris. The label said Alexander Valley-Napa, even if Alexander Valley is actually in Sonoma. Dan Berger briefly tells the story of the Judgement of Paris. Steven Spurrier ran a wine shop in Paris and decided to stage a blind tasting competition between his favorite California wines and the best French wines, with French judges. When the California wines won both the white and the red, the French establishment rebelled, but when they restaged it several years later, California won again. Beck started with the Coppola company in 1998 as assistant winemaker. In 2006 they acquired the Sonoma property which is theirs today, complete with swimming pool. The Coppola Family portfolio other properties including Inglenook. “The good news is, we work for a creative genius,” he says. Last Monday night was the award ceremony where Francis Ford Coppola received a lifetime achievement award from Wine Enthusiast. He said, “One of the great joys of my life is that all my family members are now on a wine label.” His Director’s Cut wines are made in Sonoma County. Barry Herbst says that Coppola wines did very well in the SF Chronicle competition this year and they are available at Bottle Barn. Corey Beck gives credit to the growers who produce their fruit. They also have a property in Oregon now. According to Dan Berger, Oregon is producing great Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc, in addition to Pinot Noir. Dan says Gamay Noir is hot as a pistol up there, and we don’t even get any in California. The Coppolas also have a resort property in Italy. They practice and celebrate the Italian way of life, centered around the dinner table, and including good wine, in all of their locations. They describe the wide variety of brands and labels, especially the Diamond series, a consumer-friendly price point. Dan says that Francis wanted those wines to be dry, not “soft.” Those wines were dry with structure and balance and “...the market place became a little more sophisticated because of what Francis did.” In the mid-90s, when they launched the Diamond Series in the US, there were roughly 3000 wine wholesalers and only 1800 wineries in the US. Now, we have around 600 wholesalers (with some consolidation) and 11,000 wineries in the US. Today that makes it more difficult to get the wines “through that hourglass.” Nothing is easy, with consolidation on the wholesale side and the winery side and many alternatives to wine. A major difference, says Dan Berger, is direct-to-consumer sales. Three years ago, 10% of the wine sold in the US was sold direct-to-consumer, and today that is 40%. That is a huge change and Dan credits Bottle Barn for having the Number One retail concept with their new business model combining the Bottle Barn store with a robust online store that offers delivery.

Brian Carter is one of the most influential winemakers in Washington and specifically known as the king of blending. Brian has a fascinating resume, including having spent time at the legendary Chateau Montelena in California (Judgement of Paris!). He recounts his stories, talks about what makes a balanced wine and the art of the perfect blend. Plus, get ready for the New Year with Sparkling Wines! We quickly breakdown the types of sparkling wines, and we help you understand the styles you'll find on bottle labels and what they mean.

Chateau Montelena will forever hold a special place in Napa Valley wine history after famously winning Steven Spurrier's 1976 Paris tasting. In 2014 Matt Crafton was named winemaker there and today he maintains the heritage of this iconic producer. With a strong belief in sustainability Crafton is paving the way to the future while staying true to the legacy of Chateau Montelena. We sat down to discuss this and also to taste some delicious wine.

In 1972 Bo Barrett was a surfer in Southern California when his father bought an old winery in Napa Valley called Chateau Montelena. After finishing college Bo started working at the winery and in this episode he talks what he learned about winemaking, vineyards, economic cycles, parenthood, and how movies, such as Bottle Shock, are made. Today Bo oversees one of the most venerated wineries in the U.S. Enjoy! For more visit: montelena.com

Matt Crafton, a D.C.-area native, is the head winemaker at the esteemed Napa Valley estate Chateau Montelena Winery. He talks with Scott Greenberg about the road he's traveled from studying economics at a prestigious university on the east coast to winemaking at one of the most famous wineries on the west coast. Matt also shares what changes are in the works at Chateau Montelena as well as what their recipe is for future success. Wines sampled in this episode:2017 Chateau Montelena Riesling, Napa Valley, CA2016 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, 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.

Adam and Zach are joined by Matt Crafton, winemaker at Napa Valley's famed Chateau Montelena, to explore how intervention is a critical part of winemaking, and why we shouldn't be afraid of it. Plus, what happens when the manager of a wine bar doesn't know (or care) what grapes are in the wines they're selling? Spoiler: Adam gets pissed! Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, and review VinePair wherever it is you found it, and feel free to send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com, we love hearing from our listeners! Thanks so much for tuning in, and cheers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Virginia born Matt Crafton received a degree in Economics from the University of Virginia, then wine at UC Davis. He worked the vineyards of Virginia before moving west to continue his pursuit of wine. Ultimately Matt landed at storied winery Chateau Montelena where he has spent over a decade. In 2014 Bo Barrett appointed Matt to head winemaker. The Grape Nation is powered by Simplecast.

Bustling metros don’t appear overnight. Exceptional and noteworthy cities require equally extraordinary individuals to raise their families inside them, build businesses, and lend a hand in making things tick. Visionary’s like Harlan Reichle, who is President & CEO of Reichle Klein Group, help lead the charge in making Toledo special.   Where you see blight, Harlan sees potential. Where vacant buildings sit empty, Mr. Reichle sees thriving businesses. That excitement, that energy which permeates while Toledo make a comeback is why his white and orange “for sale” and “for lease” signs quickly fill-up with energized and new owners.     Learn more at http://bottleinfrontofme.com

Chateau Montelena in Calistoga is an historic Napa Valley winery whose legend was sealed when its Chardonnay won a blind tasting in 1976 in France (Judgement of Paris). CEO Bo Barrett reflects on Montelena's legacy producing classic style Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Emmy Award-winning TV producer Geoffrey Drummond produced shows with Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Lidia Bastianich, Martin Yan and Eric Ripert. He is Executive Director at FoodLab at SUNY Stony Brook in Southampton, NY.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/).

Heidi Barrett has produced extraordinary wines for clients including Screaming Eagle, Paradigm, Dalle Valle, and many more. One of her Cabernets holds the record as the most ever paid for a single bottle of wine -- $500,000 at Auction Napa Valley. Today she has her own wine brand, La Sirena, and another with her husband, Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena, called Barrett & Barrett. On this episode of the podcast, Heidi takes Doug through one of the most fascinating careers and life stories in the Valley. Enjoy! For more visit: lasirenawine.com or barrettwines.com.

This week we are trying Green Spot Chateau Montelena Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.  Afterwards the Cask Mates go to school!  After almost a year of trying various spirits, we are going to being trying to refine our palate.  To help with this effort, we are using the Whisk(e)y Smiths Deductive Tasting Chart.  If you would like your own copy or want to follow along with us, you can go here and print one for yourself. Thanks for listening and we hope you tune in next week. This week your hosts are Jason, Misty, Marcus, Mike, Marissa, Tim, and Anthony. Music by The Passion HiFi

"The Greatest Showman," "The Post," and the hits and misses of the recent Oscar nominations have The Cogill’s enthusiastic about what’s currently playing in local theaters. Wine expert, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, celebrates the sparkling Hugh Jackman musical with Veuve Clicquot, explores the historical significance of Chateau Montelena, and pours a glass of Piper Heidsieck, the official Champagne of the 90th Academy Awards.

Saving a wine to enjoy when your kid turns 21 or on your 10th or 20th wedding anniversary is a great idea, but what will last that long? This week we've got a great list of options for you with advice on how to research your best options and storage tips to boot!  Here's the list:  1. Vintage Champagne 2. Alsatian Riesling from producers like Zind Humbrecht, Marcel Deiss, or Trimbach. Or German Riesling from producers like Donnhoff or JJ Prüm. 3. The Italians: Barbaresco and Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, or Taurasi from Agliancio 4. White and red Burgundy 5. California Cabernets from specific producers: Ridge, Heitz, Chateau Montelena, Freemark Abbey. 6. Heavier Northern Rhônes of Syrah like Cornas or Hermitage or Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the specific producers in Southern Rhône. 7. Bordeaux from the best producer you can afford 8. High end Rioja   Sweet Wines (my top picks for long aging) 1. Sauternes 2. Vintage Port  3. Tokaji from Hungary 4. Madeira   Whatever the occasion you're commemorationg there's a wine for you! Congratulations!

This week we take a departure from our normal format and MC Ice gets a break! I was so excited to have the chance to host the folks from Chateau Montelena, one of the wineries that helped put Napa on the world wine map as serious winemaking region, capable of rivaling Burgundy and Bordeaux.This podcast isn’t about free marketing for Chateau Montelena. It’s about the historical significance of the place, and about how they do things so differently from a lot of other Napa wineries. We were lucky to have head winemaker Cameron Parry, assistant winemaker Matt Crafton, and marketing diva (and one of the coolest ladies in Napa) Jamie Rothberg around to break it all down for us.If you want some more background on the winery (since we don’t go into detail on some things) please read these two posts (2010, 2011) to learn more!Full of funny, surprising (there is a HUGE wine celebrity cameo in the middle) and dorky moments, here’s a quick rundown of what we t [...]

Chateau Montelena's Bo Barrett Wine Maker extrodinaire. Chateau Montelena was the vineyard that produced the wine that put Napa Valley on the gl;obal wine map back in 1976, Bo will be on the show to discuss the history of Chateau Montelena and the great wines that he produces for this incredible family wine company. Join Stu and Bo. Don't miss this show! Call in or tweet your questions to @stuthewineguru and Stu will read them live! Wine Talk with Stu The Wine Guru is what anyone and everyone that enjoys wine listens to to find out the latest about wine, wine makers, celebs who like wine, Call in and ask Stu all of your questions about wine at 1-646-381-4860. Email him your questions at info@stuthewineguru.com Tweet him your questions at @stuthewineguru on Twitter. As Stu always says "If it's time to pour the wine, it's time for Stu The Wine Guru. Drink Up!"

An interview with RANDALL MILLER the director of BOTTLE SHOCK - the story of the early days of California wine making featuring the now infamous, blind Paris wine tasting of 1976 that has come to be known as "Judgment of Paris". Shot on location in the Northern California wine country, Bottle Shock focuses on the contentious relationship between headstrong perfectionist Jim Barrett (Bill Pullman), a former attorney, and his free-spirited son Bo (Chris Pine). For all their differences, the two share a dream of producing a great Chardonnay at the Chateau Montelena vineyard Jim founded in Calistoga in the early 1970s. Miller began his career at the American Film Institute with the short film Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School. The film won numerous awards and began Miller's professional career as a director. Off the heat of the short, Randall directed numerous episodic series such as "thirtysomething," "Northern Exposure," "Popular" and "Jack & Jill." His feature career took off with the films Houseguest and The Sixth Man. Looking to get back to his roots in independent filmmaking, Miller and his wife, Jody Savin, set out to start anew. Ironically, their new start took them back to the short with which it all began. Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School is now realized as a full-length feature. The team subsequently completed another labor of love, Nobel Son (2007), starring Alan Rickman as a Nobel Prize winner you hate to love.