Podcast appearances and mentions of cliff lede vineyards

Episode 48 welcomes guest Jason Lede, communications director with Cliff Lede Vineyards, for a fun night of wine and crime. The August 2007 and 2023 police logs were enjoyed while savoring a bottle of 2021 Cliff Lede Rhythm Cabernet Sauvignon hailing from the Stags Leap district. The second bottle comes to light after a blind tasting. Tune in to find out the surprise wine and its incredible flavor profile. Listeners learn about Jason's blossoming DJ career, harvest around the world, all things Cliff Lede Vineyards including their different wine brands, their tasting experience and the Poetry Inn. Highlights of the episode include a bongo drum disturbance, rattle snake romance, profiling a champagne shopper, and abandoned cheese. Nine One Wine episodes keep getting better and better and this episode is the proof with a great guest and incredible wine! 

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, my guest is Cliff Lede, winemaker Chris Tynan. Chris and discuss his passion for winemaking and his path to success. This episode will delve into Chris's deep knowledge of wine production, farming practices, wineries, and vintages.We talk about how his style and approach to winemaking have evolved, and he has achieved balance in their wines by bringing down alcohol levels. They emphasize the importance of organic farming practices to produce high-quality grapes that reflect the region's terroir. Chris also explains the impact of climate change on grape production and how they harvest earlier to maintain natural acidity and protect the fruit.We explore various vineyards in Napa and Sonoma, including regions like Mount Veeder, Spring Mountain, and Diamond Mountain, and the unique characteristics of their wines. Chris takes us through the challenges faced during a heat wave and how he overcame them with advanced tools and a highly trained staff.The episode also discusses the importance of tasting great wines to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of winemaking. Chris shares his journey of tasting great wines from the 60s and 70s, including Heitz Martha's Vineyard, Mayacmas, and old Chappellets. Overall, this episode is packed with valuable insights and information for anyone interested in winemaking and will leave you with a newfound appreciation for this age-old craft.A massive Thank You to Chris Tynan!To learn more about Cliff Lede Vineyards, click the link!Follow Cliff Lede Vineyards on IGTo learn more about Christopher Tynan Wines click the link!This episode in-studio wines: 2022 Cliff Lede Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc2019 Cliff Lede Roundabout Midnight Napa Valley Red Wine2019 Cliff Lede Poetry Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon2009 Cliff Lede Poetry Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Previously aired July 2021) This is not an episode about Napa's “icon wines” or “icon wineries” whose labels, rarity, and high cost cause a frenzy among consumers resulting in exclusive waitlists for the privilege of purchasing a bottle. No, today we're talking about the “star” vineyards that, in some cases, have become brands in their own right. In Part One, we spoke with Andy Beckstoffer, the winegrower who turned Napa Valley's grower-winery relationship upside down.  Today our illustrious guests include Paul Hobbs, Chris Tynan of Cliff Lede Vineyards, and Tom Hinde of Taub Family Selections to discuss what makes their vineyards so unique.  Paul Hobbs is an esteemed international winemaking consultant with projects across the globe from Argentina to Armenia but his home base is at Napa Valley's Paul Hobbs winery whose fruit is sourced from the sub AVA's of St. Helena and Oakville. He works with Beckstoffer's fruit from the notable To Kalon, Las Piedras, and Dr. Crane vineyards. He'll open up about his long-time relationship with Beckstoffer Vineyards plus the Nathan Coombs Estate on the foot of the Vaca Mountain range known for its volcanic soils and cool climate.  Taub Family Selections represents top sites in St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville, Mount Veeder, and Howell Mountain. Through a relationship with Andy Beckstoffer, the Taub family has access to the vineyards of Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III (Rutherford) and Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper (Oakville) producing Cabernet Sauvignons since 2012. Winemaker Tom Hinde was previously known for his work at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, Hartford Family Winery, La Crema Winery, Lakoya, Cardinale, Stonestreet, and Verite. We'll tap into his experience at creating brands and a strong market perspective to give us insight into why these vineyards command such respect.We'll also be speaking with Christopher Tynan, winemaker of Cliff Lede Vineyards whose experience includes working with Helen Turley at Blankiet Estate in Yountville, as the assistant winemaker at Colgin Cellars where he worked closely with Vineyard Manager David Abreu. We discuss the famed Poetry Vineyard that is carved into a steep west-facing hillside, which reaches from the highest elevations of the Stags Leap District sub-appellation to the valley floor drawing its uniqueness from shallow, volcanic soils atop fractured shale planted by David Abreu with high vine density and proprietary clonal selection. Top up your glass with one of Napa's finest and join us as we hunt down some of Napa's most unique terroirs.

On this weeks Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast, we venture over to the lovely Stags Leap District to sit down and talk wine with Jason Lede whose family brings us some great wines each year along with pairing music with wine for the ultimate Napa wine tasting experience . Great background and awesome wines plus they are Canadians too!Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Also, follow us on our Facebook @corkandtaylor and Instagram accounts @corkandtaylorpodcast.Also, please consider supporting the show as it would be appreciated. This helps me offset  expenses to continue to run and grow the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast. Thanks! Lukehttps://www.patreon.com/corkandtaylor​Check out our Cork and Taylor Wine Collection by going to the link below. We have partnered with some awesome wineries to bring wine country to your door. Remember to use CorkTaylor when you check out at each of their shops!https://www.corkandtaylor.com/winecollection

This is not an episode about Napa's “icon wines” or “icon wineries” whose labels, rarity, and high cost cause a frenzy among consumers resulting in exclusive waitlists for the privilege of purchasing a bottle. No, today we're talking about the “star” vineyards that, in some cases, have become brands in their own right. In Part One, we spoke with Andy Beckstoffer, the winegrower who turned Napa Valley's grower-winery relationship upside down.  Today our illustrious guests include Paul Hobbs, Chris Tynan of Cliff Lede Vineyards, and Tom Hinde of Taub Family Selections to discuss what makes their vineyards so unique.  Paul Hobbs is an esteemed international winemaking consultant with projects across the globe from Argentina to Armenia but his home base is at Napa Valley's Paul Hobbs winery whose fruit is sourced from the sub AVA's of St. Helena and Oakville. He works with Beckstoffer's fruit from the notable To Kalon, Las Piedras, and Dr. Crane vineyards. He'll open up about his long-time relationship with Beckstoffer Vineyards plus the Nathan Coombs Estate on the foot of the Vaca Mountain range known for its volcanic soils and cool climate.  Taub Family Selections represents top sites in St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville, Mount Veeder, and Howell Mountain. Through a relationship with Andy Beckstoffer, the Taub family has access to the vineyards of Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III (Rutherford) and Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper (Oakville) producing Cabernet Sauvignons since 2012. Winemaker Tom Hinde was previously known for his work at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, Hartford Family Winery, La Crema Winery, Lakoya, Cardinale, Stonestreet, and Verite. We'll tap into his experience at creating brands and a strong market perspective to give us insight into why these vineyards command such respect.We'll also be speaking with Christopher Tynan, winemaker of Cliff Lede Vineyards whose experience includes working with Helen Turley at Blankiet Estate in Yountville, as the assistant winemaker at Colgin Cellars where he worked closely with Vineyard Manager David Abreu. We discuss the famed Poetry Vineyard that is carved into a steep west-facing hillside, which reaches from the highest elevations of the Stags Leap District sub-appellation to the valley floor drawing its uniqueness from shallow, volcanic soils atop fractured shale planted by David Abreu with high vine density and proprietary clonal selection. Top up your glass with one of Napa's finest and join us as we hunt down some of Napa's most unique terroirs.

As Director of Vineyard Operations at Napa Valley-based Cliff Lede Vineyards, Allison Wilson is responsible for overseeing all farming and redevelopment of the winerys three estate vineyards in the Stags Leap District, Carneros, and Calistoga AVAs. She works closely with the internal winemaking team to develop and implement the vineyard departments farming protocols, while also managing all of Cliff Lede Vineyards external grower relations.A native of Contra Costa County, California, Allisons introduction to grape growing was through harvest celebrations and weekend visits to her great uncles nearby Livermore Valley vineyard, cementing her interest in agriculture from a young age. After graduating California Polytechnic University as a Fruit Science major in 2012, Allison jump-started her career in Napa as assistant viticulturist at RenteriaVineyard Management, where she eventually worked her way up to become viticulturist in 2014. Eager to cultivate her career, owner Oscar Renteria encouraged Allison to join the Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association to deepen her ties within Napa Valley. This opportunity with the Grapegrowers ultimately led her to meet the team at Cliff Lede Vineyards. In January of 2015, Allison was hired as viticulturist and, in 2018, she became director of vineyard operations.Allison is still involved with the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and is currently the chair of the Marketing and Communications Committee. Additionally, Allison serves on the Cultural Practices Industry Review Committee for the American Vineyard Foundation and is a California Licensed Pest Control Advisor. In her free time, Allison enjoys spending time with her dog and teaching yoga.Follow Cliff Lede Vineyards:https://www.instagram.com/cliffledevineyards/https://cliffledevineyards.com/ Follow The Swirl Suite:@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireLip BarDiscount Code: Swirl Suitethelipbar.com/pages/_go_?ref=444tm_medium=HomepageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Director of Vineyard Operations at Napa Valley-based Cliff Lede Vineyards, Allison Wilson is responsible for overseeing all farming and redevelopment of the winery's three estate vineyards in the Stags Leap District, Carneros, and Calistoga AVAs. She works closely with the internal winemaking team to develop and implement the vineyard department's farming protocols, while also managing all of Cliff Lede Vineyards' external grower relations.A native of Contra Costa County, California, Allison's introduction to grape growing was through harvest celebrations and weekend visits to her great uncle's nearby Livermore Valley vineyard, cementing her interest in agriculture from a young age. After graduating California Polytechnic University as a Fruit Science major in 2012, Allison jump-started her career in Napa as assistant viticulturist at RenteriaVineyard Management, where she eventually worked her way up to become viticulturist in 2014. Eager to cultivate her career, owner Oscar Renteria encouraged Allison to join the Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association to deepen her ties within Napa Valley. This opportunity with the Grapegrowers ultimately led her to meet the team at Cliff Lede Vineyards. In January of 2015, Allison was hired as viticulturist and, in 2018, she became director of vineyard operations.Allison is still involved with the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and is currently the chair of the Marketing and Communications Committee. Additionally, Allison serves on the Cultural Practices Industry Review Committee for the American Vineyard Foundation and is a California Licensed Pest Control Advisor. In her free time, Allison enjoys spending time with her dog and teaching yoga.Follow Cliff Lede Vineyards:https://www.instagram.com/cliffledevineyards/https://cliffledevineyards.com/ Follow The Swirl Suite:@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireLip BarDiscount Code: Swirl Suitethelipbar.com/pages/_go_?ref=444…tm_medium=HomepageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Director of Vineyard Operations at Napa Valley-based Cliff Lede Vineyards, Allison Wilson is responsible for overseeing all farming and redevelopment of the winery's three estate vineyards in the Stags Leap District, Carneros, and Calistoga AVAs. She works closely with the internal winemaking team to develop and implement the vineyard department's farming protocols, while also managing all of Cliff Lede Vineyards' external grower relations.A native of Contra Costa County, California, Allison's introduction to grape growing was through harvest celebrations and weekend visits to her great uncle's nearby Livermore Valley vineyard, cementing her interest in agriculture from a young age. After graduating California Polytechnic University as a Fruit Science major in 2012, Allison jump-started her career in Napa as assistant viticulturist at RenteriaVineyard Management, where she eventually worked her way up to become viticulturist in 2014. Eager to cultivate her career, owner Oscar Renteria encouraged Allison to join the Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association to deepen her ties within Napa Valley. This opportunity with the Grapegrowers ultimately led her to meet the team at Cliff Lede Vineyards. In January of 2015, Allison was hired as viticulturist and, in 2018, she became director of vineyard operations.Allison is still involved with the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and is currently the chair of the Marketing and Communications Committee. Additionally, Allison serves on the Cultural Practices Industry Review Committee for the American Vineyard Foundation and is a California Licensed Pest Control Advisor. In her free time, Allison enjoys spending time with her dog and teaching yoga.Follow Cliff Lede Vineyards:https://www.instagram.com/cliffledevineyards/https://cliffledevineyards.com/ Follow The Swirl Suite:@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireLip BarDiscount Code: Swirl Suitethelipbar.com/pages/_go_?ref=444…tm_medium=HomepageSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allison Wilson is the Director of Vineyard Operations at Cliff Lede Vineyards We Talk About: -Her introduction to grape growing was through harvest celebrations and weekend visits to her great uncle's nearby Livermore Valley vineyard -Cal Poly and majoring in Fruit Science major in 2012 -Working for Renteria Vineyard Management -Napa Valley Grapegrowers -Her role in farming and development of Cliff Lede's three estate vineyards, working closely with the winemaking team -Also acting as a liaison between grower partners and winemakers to insure best vineyard practices. -Her views on farming, best practices, pest control, and more. -The Lede Family Wines, including Cliff Lede Vineyards, FEL Wines, and their small luxury hotel, the Poetry Inn. -We go through the , 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, and 2018 Rock Block Cabernet Sauvignon “Magic Nights” https://cliffledevineyards.com/wines/

Zach speaks with Allison Wilson, Director of Vineyard Operations at Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa Valley about the challenges of the 2020 vintage, what establishing a new vineyard is like, and how Napa and other regions are preparing for the future. Please send any suggestions or requests for future Conversations to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we talk to @JasonLede from Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa Valley. We talk about the affects the fires have had on the vineyard, business and his family. We’ll provide information on how you can help in the episode! Thanks so much for listen! - Dustin and Chance

Born in Tel Aviv, Guy grew up between California and Israel, building a strong bond with both lands. After a harvest internship in Napa Valley, Guy decided to pursue winemaking professionally, and he graduated from the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology in 2013. He has worked at Cliff Lede Vineyards and Whetstone Wine Cellars in Napa Valley, Domaine Francois Villard in the Northern Rhone, and Clonakilla winery in Canberra, Australia. Most recently, before moving back to Israel to join Dalton Winery as head winemaker in 2015, Guy worked at Broc Cellars in Berkeley, one of California’s preeminent urban wineries. GET THE SHOW NOTES: https://crupodcast.com/show/making-contemporary-wines-of-israel-with-guy-eshel JOIN THE CRU: https://crupodcast.com/crumail FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/crupodcast  CRU COLLECTIVE WINES: 2019 Delta California Chenin Blanc There are only a handful of producers in California making stunning Chenin blanc and Delta is one of them. This wine full of characters classic to Chenin like lemon verbena, jasmine, Bartlett pear, apricot, blood orange, and my favorite tasting note that for me is the sign of a quality Chenin blanc, fresh persimmon. An odd one, I know! Super tasty! This Chenin is sourced from some chilly-willy vineyards way out on the Cali coast and fermented partially in stainless steel tanks and partially in neutral wood barrels which allows for a micro oxygenation during fermentation to develop more texture and provide a bit more lees contact. It’s also 12.5% alcohol so if you’re trying to stay a bit healthier, this is a solid wine for you. So Delta is the new project from Alexis and Matt Iaconis, who just happen to be friends and neighbors of mine. Matt & Alexis first met while both working at the three-Michelin starred The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa and now have a beautiful family, own and make wine for there primary label brick & mortar, and now have Delta. What I love about the Delta wines is that they are California appellation, but that in no way means that they are of a lower-quality than the higher-end brick & mortar. Production is still small and their commitment to sustainability is even more so in focus while $1 of every bottle sold is donated to their non-profit partners like the The Surfrider Foundation and Cool Effect to help fight for environmental change, something that is near and dear to my heart having studied sustainable development in college. What’s even better though is that this Delta Chenin is $15 a bottle, a steal of a value! But, as a listener of Cru and because I love this wine so much, you get it for $13.50 a bottle when you shop on the Delta Wines website, winesforchange.com. Just enter the promo code CRU at checkout and Matt & Alexis will give ya that 10% off. Also, if you are yearning to explore the brick & mortar wines, which the 2015 Sweet Water Springs Vineyard Blanc de Blancs from the Russian River which drinks like blanc de blancs from my favorite village in Champagne called Vertus, you can snag 10% off all of the brick & mortar wines at brickandmortarwines.com too! I’m stoked, I hope you are! And I hope that you’ll enjoy this Chenin cause it is yummy!  

There are not a lot of things in the wine world that Remi Cohen hasn't accomplished. She has toiled in the cellar and the vineyard, and run a entire winery. She has worked with some of the most well-known names in the industry. Today, as the chief operating officer of Cliff Lede Vineyards, she is now one of those industry icons. Her journey from UC Davis student to leading lady is inspirational. Drink in this special “On The Road” episode with Remi Cohen. Wines tasted in this episode: 2017 FEL Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2016 Cliff Lede Vineyards “Soul Fire” Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District 2016 Cliff Lede Vineyards “Poetry” Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District This On The Road 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.

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In these episodes, Jason Lede shares about the history and future of Cliff Lede Vineyards outside of Yountville, CA. Listen in to learn more about the family and wines of Cliff Lede.

In these episodes, Jason Lede shares about the history and future of Cliff Lede Vineyards outside of Yountville, CA. Listen in to learn more about the family and wines of Cliff Lede.

In these episodes, Jason Lede shares about the history and future of Cliff Lede Vineyards outside of Yountville, CA. Listen in to learn more about the family and wines of Cliff Lede.

This episode features Chris Tynan, who is the winemaker at Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa. Chris also has his own small brand, Christopher Tynan Wines. Our conversation covers Chris’ background, high-end Cabernet production, and a couple of varietals that haven’t had much attention to date on the podcast, Sauvignon vert, and Semillon LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Cliff Lede Vineyards - Napa Valley Christopher Tynan Wines - Napa Valley Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley Blankiet Estate - Napa Valley Cain Vineyard and Winery - Napa Valley Youtube Video interview with Henri Jayer This podcast is brought you by 360viti, powered by Fruition Sciences -- You may already know them as the pioneer in sap flow sensors and vineyard monitoring. In Episode 72 of podcast Thibaut Scholasch from Fruition Sciences talked in-depth about sap flow monitoring and the viticultural services that he and his team have developed. Now, based on 10 years of vineyard measurements and data science expertise, Fruition Sciences launched 360viti. 360viti is a unique web platform to help winegrowers quickly and easily analyze vineyard data, while storing it all in one central location! The platform centralizes data and presents clear dashboards, maps and graphs, information such as weather data, fruit analysis numbers, and aerial imagery maps. Its features enables you to save time and be more precise by compiling and analyzing multiple variables year after year. 360viti supports your experience and observations to secure your decisions, work better as a team and improve your vineyard performances. To learn more call 888-295-5187 Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too

In today's episode of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast, I have the privilege of introducing to you Jason Lede, Sales Manager for Lede Family Wines and FEL Wines, both out of Napa Valley and Anderson Valley, CA. In this episode Jason shares so many great things that I know will leave an impression on you through his personal hard work and committment.  I think the one thing though that you're going to take away from this podcast more than anything, is Jason's passion. Jason shares the story of how Lede Family Wines started back in 2002 when his father Cliff Lede set out on a mission to fulfill a life-long dream and start his own wine brand.  Today the Lede Estate sits on 60 acres of breathtaking property overlooking the Stags Leap District. Jason talks briefly about Poetry Inn, a luxurious 5 room private villa with each room containing it's own private balcony, wood-burning fire place, and incredible valley views.  Poetry Inn is the only private luxury hotel located in the Stags Leap District.  Jason also talks about what inspired his father to create Poetry Inn and what makes it so special and unique. Jason talks about Lede Family Wines receiving both Napa Green Land and Napa Green Winery Certifications in 2015 and what that means, especially in a society today where it seems everyone is very conscious driven from what they wear, to what they eat and drink. Jason also talks about his family's love and passion for music and how music has been such an influence, not only in his families life but also on the family vineyards and winery as well. With that being said, Jason is an incredible DJ and spends a good amout of time spinning at the Estate for spcial events and even donates his time to charitable causes and spins at places where the proceeds for the event go directly to a deserving charity which says so much about how great of a dude Jason Lede is! Dial into this episode because it's sure to inspire you in a lot of different ways and get to know a guy who's passion for what he does each and every day seems to overflow throughot this whole episode.  So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode. Cheers    To follow Jason on Instagram and the brands he represents, go to: https://www.instagram.com/jasonlede/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/cliffledevineyards/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/fel_wines/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/poetryinnnapa/?hl=en   To follow Jason on Facebook, go to: https://www.facebook.com/clifflede/ https://www.facebook.com/FELWines/ https://www.facebook.com/PoetryInnNapa/   To follow Jason on Twitter, go to: https://twitter.com/CliffLedeWine https://twitter.com/FELWines https://twitter.com/PoetryInnNapa   To purchase wines from Cliff Lede Vineyards and FEL Wines, and to be on either mailing list, head over to: https://cliffledevineyards.com/wines/ http://www.felwines.com/wines/   To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook:  www.instagram.com/themrwineguy  www.facebook.com/themrwineguy   To connect on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gallagher-70637b70/   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  

The Cogill’s agree, “Bohemian Rhasody” was better than expected and features not only one of the best endings of the year but one of the years finest performances by Rami Malek as Freddy Mercury, the late lead singer of the British rock band “Queen.” Wine expert, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs with Cliff Lede Vineyards "rock blocks" vineyards, growing premium Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon fruit and aptly named "Bohemian Rhapsody". Also, on the Cogill's recent trip to Napa Hayley talks with legendary wine maker, Robin Lail, walking away inspired. Then it’s a memorable tasting at “Promontory” Winery where the wine, and the winery, are as good as it gets

In today's episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with the highly reputable, most prolific and outstanding winemaker himself, Maayan Koschitzky.  Maayan is the Director of Winemaking for Atelier Melka, a distinctive and critically acclaimed wine consulting company specializing in small production, handcrafted, high-end wines. In this episode Maayan talks about his upbringing, being born and raised in Israel by a hard-working and committed family of farmers.  After serving 4 years in the Israeli Army as a Ranger Paratrooper, and a little time studying Mechanical Engineering, Maayan realized it was time to follow his dreams and pursue a career in the wine industry. With a little mentorship and advice from Dr. Margalit of Margalit Winery, the first boutique winery out of Israel, and Doron Rav Hon of Sphera Winery, Maayan followed his new found passion that led him to Napa Valley, standing on the doorstep of the ultra-premium, world-renowned winery, Screaming Eagle. Maayan talks about his love for the chemistry and scientific side of winemaking and how learning these studies from his time in University was really key in excelling and expanding his career as a winemaker. Maayan talks about some of his biggest inspirations and mentors in the wine industry, people like Andre Tchelistcheff, Philip Togni, and Michel Rolland.  He also mentions people such as Miguel Luna of Silverado Farming, Caleb Mosley of Mike Wolf Farming Company, and Chris Tynan, winemaker for Cliff Lede Vineyards. Maayan talks about being a winemaker for Brilliant Mistake Wines and the privilege it is to be a part of this amazing brand that John and Stacy Reinert have created.  He also mentions how, working for John and Stacy doesn't even feel like work, more like a family which is absolutely the case if you don't have the privilege of knowing these two people. Maayan also talks about is personal brand La Pelle, the meaning behind the name, and it's representation in both the winemaking and viticulture side of the wine industry. It was such a pleasure spending this time with Maayan and I know everything that you are going to hear in this episode is going to inspire and motivate you on so many levels in your life. So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode. Cheers   You can follow Maayan on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/maayan_koschitzky www.instagram.com/la.pelle.wines   To purchase Maayan's wine's and sign up for an allocation go to: http://lapellewines.com    You can follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram at www.instagram.com/themrwineguy and on Facebook at 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  

Laurie talks to Remi Cohen of Cliff Lede Vineyards about the terroir of Stags Leap District, Viticulture and the 2014 drought in CA. The post Cliff Lede Vineyards: Terroir, Stags Leap District & Drought appeared first on Laurie Forster | Wine Expert | Wine Coach | Wine Speaker.