Podcasts about Coombsville

Send Mike a Text!Mike takes his microphone to work at Nicholson Ranch in Sonoma to capture the "behind the scenes" of a day during harvest season. He talks to the wine-making crew and to Deepak, the Big Boss about the 2024 vintage. And he also talks about what's "in his glass". This episode is great with headphones on!$ponsor The Podcast HERE (Many thanks!)Have you emailed Mike for Coasters?? You can do that HERE - or send a text with the link above. Also, be sure you're following along on Instagram, for the visual element of the podcast.Wines Discussed This Episode:2008 Sheridan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon "Block 1" Yakima Valley2017 Italics Winegrowers "Italics", Coombsville, Napa2016 Italics Winegrowers Petit Verdot, Coombsville, NapaSupport the showIMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!

GUEST LINE-UP: Jim Urda - President, Coombsville Appellation Board Of Directors & Owner Of Immaculate Vineyard - A Culinary Evening With The California WinemastersWine Expert And Educator Ian Blackburn - Heroes Of Chardonnay If yo u cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

This episode was originally posted in 2019 - Now a guy who calls himself John Fucking Caldwell is likely to be brash...probably a risk taker, and likely one of a kind. In John's case, yes, he could be described by each of those descriptors, as well as pleasant, inventive, philanthropic, and one who can make the best of a situation. So it may come as no surprise that he's the kind of person who would consider, and accomplish, smuggling grapevines into the U.S. And that's just half of the story. Join us in his kitchen in south Napa Valley as John shares the compelling tale he's told many times...because it's one worth hearing.  For images of John, his wine, and spirits visit onthewineroad.us/john-fucking-caldwell New episodes will be arriving soon.    

Steve Dveris Tom Simoneau has brought Steve Dveris, head of the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience, to California Wine Country with Harry Duke and Dan Berger. Steve Jaxon is away again this week. The Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience takes place from May 18-21, 2023. Also in the studio today are Sarah Quider, VP of winemaking for Foley Family Wines and chef Crista Luedtke. The first wine is the 2022 Ferrari-Carrano Fumé Blanc labeled North Coast and which is mainly a Sonoma County product, with a little bit from Lake County and Mendocino County. They prune the vines so the grapes have a lot of sunlight, which gives more tropical characteristics. One third of the wine is aged in neutral barrels. Dan Berger describes a trace of fresh fennel in the aromatics. It is succulent without being sweet. Dan mentions the trees in the Ferrari-Carrano grounds. To go with this wine Crista Luedtke has made a beet salad. She will also make a mushroom and walnut paté, which is vegan. Crista has two restaurants in Guerneville, Boon and the new one, Brot. Boon will be featured at the HWFE. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online for the coolest bargains on wine, beer and spirits. The next tasting is a Chalk Hill Chardonnay. The grapes grow in light-colored volcanic soil which gives some minerality. Dan describes it as rich, oily and seductive. It would go well with seafood in a cream sauce. Crista has paired it with her Moroccan carrots. She has a secret Moroccan sauce. They have a dressage arena on the property. As an accompaniment, they are also sampling the Bavarian style pub cheese from Brot, Crista's new restaurant, with some little pretzel bites. The Banshee Pinot Noir goes perfectly with it. Banshee Banshee has a little tasting room in Healdsburg, across the street from Valette. It has vinyl records and couches and a “lounge vibe.” They started the label to make a good Pinot Noir at an affordable price. It is a fruit forward Pinot Noir, to express the varietal. Banshee winemaker Alicia Sylvester was on California Wine Country last year, on this June 1, 2022 episode. There are over 140 wineries participating at the Healdsburg Wine and Food Experience. You have to be in wine country to get such a lineup that includes everything from small boutique wineries to great famous labels, from here and abroad. There is a car show, a tractor show, a new beer garden, spirits, cupcakes and more. Finally they taste a 2018 Silverado Vineyards Cabernet from Napa. It comes from two vineyards, in Stags Leap and Coombsville. Dan describes its balance between the Stags Leap character with the acidity from the cooler Coombsville. It reminds him of the 1986 and he thinks this one will age very well.

Christi & Alex  get into a bargain with the devil & taste wine from Napa Valley's Youngest AVA. (BTW- An "AVA" is an American Vinticultural Area- which is a geographically defined chunk of land used for growing grapes that has been defined as such because of it's special attributes. The soil, the sun, the elevation, the shape of the land- all of what makes the grapes grown there special.)  All of which part of what makes this wine it's own, unique thing! So pop in the earbuds, pull open a bottle, and let's Drink Something AMAZING!Winemaker NotesAromas of fresh herbs, pungent cedar, and forest swirl in the glass with more delicate floral notes, black pepper, bittersweet chocolate, and crushed rock On the palate, a little brambly-vine quality clings to blackberry flavors, and warmly spiced dark plum is layered with fresh herbs for a lively, sweet-savory balance. Fine tannins yield satisfyingly rich, velvety textures, while vibrant acidity keeps you coming back for another sip.Faust Winery ( @FaustWines )At Faust, we seek to express the complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon and the diversity of the Napa Valley by sourcing from our estate vineyards in Coombsville and Rutherford as well as from small lots on Atlas Peak, Mount Veeder and Howell Mountain. The culmination of these exceptional appellations results in a prodigious expression of Cabernet Sauvignon.2020 Faust Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley  AVA, California85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot, Petit Verdot & Cabernet Franc20 months in French Oak - 25% new oak14.9 % abv$59.99 average price Buy The Wine #Wine, #RedWine, #Somm, #SpokaneSomm, #Sommelier, #DrinkSomethingAmazing, #WineEducation, #WinePodcast, #faustwine, #faustwinery, #coombsville , #vineyards,  #napavalley, #napa, #winemaking, #grapegrowing, #napawines, #faust, #drinkfaust, #faustwines, #grapes, #wine, #winegrowers, #napavalleywinerySupport the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Established in 1982, Etude was founded on the philosophy that winemaking begins in the vineyard, long before harvest, and that superior grape growing allows our winemakers to craft wines of exceptional varietal expression and finesse. This ethos remains unwavering as the winery continues to build upon its established legacy of exemplary Pinot Noir. The integration of this tenet allows for the continual cultivation of the highest-quality wines, reflective of the profound influences of the land and the seasons, as well as the hand of its stewards.Etude, which in French means “study,” specializes in a selection of aromatic whites and classical red varietals, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Though modeled after the best in Burgundy, Bordeaux and Alsace, these wines clearly speak to their New World origins, offering rich, concentrated fruit with elegant structure and an opulent mouthfeel for the reds, and lifted, delicate fruit with vibrant acidity and freshness for the whites. Our Estate Pinot Noirs, including a highly esteemed bottling made from rare heirloom selections and two single-vineyard offerings, are vinified from grapes grown on the Etude estate vineyards at Grace Benoist Ranch, nestled in the cool Carneros region. Other wines derived from our estate vineyards at Grace Benoist Ranch include our white wine selections of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. The fruit for our Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from superlative terroirs within the districts of Oakville, Rutherford and Coombsville, as part of the greater Napa Valley landscape.

Welcome back to another episode of The Everyday Wine Aficionado Podcast, today let me introduce you to Dave Thompson of The Napa Wine Project.   One of the few individuals with such a complete perspective of the Napa Valley wine scene both from a macro and a micro level, Mr. Thompson operates the Napa Wine Project, a comprehensive and detailed directory of more than 1,100 Napa Valley-based wineries and producers that he has personally visited and extensively written about. He has his finger directly on the pulse of the Napa Valley winery scene. Also an extensive world traveler, he has visited 175 countries and territories to date and began Dave's Travel Corner in 1996, an international travel community.   Let's dive into his wine story!    [00:01 - 05:37] Opening Segment    I introduce our guest for this episode Dave shares with us how his travel blog turned into The Napa Wine Project   [05:38 - 18:41] From Howell Mountain to Coombsville   Hundreds of unheard wine valleys Revisiting and re-writing Dave's travel blog How Dave found his wineries Dave shares with us which wineries he prioritized Dave's Winery Selection Process Winery Trends:  The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly More interest in the smaller brands Younger winemakers Let's talk wine! Why Dave tend to gravitate towards the hillside Howell Mountain versus Spring Mountain   [18:42 - 31:47] All Things Napa Valley Dave's Personal Taste: Single-vineyard versus Blends Multi-varieties of wine The Best of Vintages The ‘20 and ‘21 Vintages Dave's advice: Be passionate, obsessed, detailed, and more Hobby turned business Wine and wineries in 2022   [31:48 - 36:27] Tasting Round   Dave's Favorite Wine Riesling and Tokaj Dave's Favorite Go-To Pairing  Thai Food Anything spicy Dave's Wine Resource Napa vendors Napa Rocks The Wine Bible Connect with Dave  See links below  Reach out to me for more wine conversations through the links below  Subscribe and leave a review Final words  Tweetable Quotes:   “The number of businesses that are part of Napa Valley winery ownership is pretty amazing when you start digging deep.” - Dave Thompson   “Travel is my addiction but wine has become my obsession.” - Dave Thompson Connect with Dave through Instagram (@davedtc, @napawinetasting, @napavalleyuncorked), Twitter, Facebook.  Check out his websites http://www.napawineproject.com/, https://www.davestravelcorner.com/, and https://www.napavalleyuncorked.com/.      Let's continue the Everyday Wine Conversations and connect with me through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or feel free to shoot me an email at kris@krislevy.co. You can also check out my website at ​www.​klevywineco.com.   TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help us get the word out there! Share this podcast to someone who wants to join the wine conversations. Go ahead and take a screenshot, share this to your stories, and tag me on Instagram!    JOIN THE CLUB through this link and handpick wines every month, from up and coming wineries, winemaker owned brands and wineries with unique stories while supporting those wineries directly. You can also join our Facebook Group to connect with other wine lovers, get special tips and tricks, and take your wine knowledge to a whole new level.  

A Coombsville Cab, hidden in plain sight, falling into winemaking and interview with the Farella Vineyard winemaker, Ryan Pass. ON THE ROAD with Chuck Cramer 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 the world of California wine, chatting along the way with the experts who make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Ryan Pass. 

According to a study released in May 2021, one in nine Americans have tried a poly relationship, and one in six would like to try one. In fact, according to a YouGov study, half of all Millennials do not want a "completely monogamous relationship." So what's the attraction to polyamory? Is it the thought of not having one sexual partner for the remainder of your life? Is it the prospect of sharing resources? Like being able to plunder more than one wine collection at a time? (That's what got me started). On this episode, I talk to Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, a sociologist who has been studying polyamory trends for over two decades. I also take her online survey, The Bonding Project, which helps individuals understand their own feelings about polyamorous relationships. And what wine pairs with polyamory? The 2017 Fogelson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, Napa Valley...because it's...complex. Pick it up now for only $29 per bottle!

According to a study released in May 2021, one in nine Americans have tried a poly relationship, and one in six would like to try one. In fact, according to a YouGov study, half of all Millennials do not want a "completely monogamous relationship." So what's the attraction to polyamory? Is it the thought of not having one sexual partner for the remainder of your life? Is it the prospect of sharing resources? Like being able to plunder more than one wine collection at a time? (That's what got me started). On this episode, I talk to Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, a sociologist who has been studying polyamory trends for over two decades. I also take her online survey, The Bonding Project, which helps individuals understand their own feelings about polyamorous relationships. And what wine pairs with polyamory? The 2017 Fogelson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville, Napa Valley...because it's...complex. Pick it up now for only $29 per bottle!

Welcome back for another fun-filled episode with Renee and Bartender Ben. This week we sit down and learn all about fashion with the Queen Bee herself of Details of Occoquan, Cathy Campbell. Then we learn everything about pink from the winemaker of JustPink!, Julien Fayard!! About Cathy and Details of Occoquan Details of Occoquan features fashions and accessories for today's fabulous woman. The style is classic, sophisticated, and uniquely different. We love to make our customers stand out in a crowd. We are proud to feature the following designers- Clara Sun Woo an all-American company, Lee Andersen, Maryland, Krazy Larry pants, New York, Alison Sheri novelty sweaters, fabulous faux suede jackets from Weavz and so much more! We are currently open for appointment shopping only, please call for your private shopping appointment today. Treat Yourself! Our subscription boxes: Pamper Me, Dress Me, Cozy & Comfy are going fast. We offer a limited number each month, so order yours while you can. Not sure which one you want? Just say Surprise Me!, and we'll take care of the rest. Call 703-494-4959 and order yours today! About Julien Growing up in the South of France afforded Julien the opportunity to develop a love for both the land and the sea. He was immersed in the vineyard at a young age, and also fell in love with surfing. Although he spent his childhood running through the vineyards of Provence with his cousins, shooting grapes at each other with a slingshot, his time cleaning the cellar as a young boy convinced him to follow a different course in school. As he studied agri-business in the Loire Valley, he always returned to winemaking each year to assist with the harvest. It was this continuous connection to the craft that eventually persuaded him to pursue a career as a winemaker. Dedicated to becoming a great winemaker, Julien garnered winemaking positions at some of Bordeaux's most noble wineries, including Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Lafitte. In 2003, Julien had the opportunity to intern in the US and he embraced it to the fullest. He returned to his family's winery in Provence helping them re-work operations, logistics, and engineering, as the estate was growing fast. He moved to Napa in 2006, working with Philippe Melka as his director of winemaking for eight years before launching his own projects, which include Fayard Winemaking and Covert Estate in Coombsville. Now with more than two decades of winemaking expertise, Julien Fayard is one of Napa Valley's most respected winemakers, producing California varietals with French finesse. He believes in producing wines with identity, exploiting what makes each one unique. Julien's wines are a pure expression of their terroir, highlighting the specificities and characteristics of the fruit, vineyard management, soil, and climate. He has a track record of building brands both in terms of quality and market presence. Julien earned his Master in Agri-Business from ESA France and his Master in Winemaking from Toulouse France. In 2011, he received his MBA from UC Davis. Today, Julien lives in Napa with his three children Emeline, Kian, and Maelle. He continues to surf weekly. About Just Pink JustPink!, makes your mouth water like you've been wandering through a desert for 40 days. It's a "serious" rosé, especially for the price—the kind that winemakers go crazy for—and is the only true blend on this list, made from syrah, grenache, and pinot noir. Fresh and bright, it has a strong presence of ruby grapefruit with a lingering, jolly rancher finish.WINEMAKER Julien Fayard COUNTRY United States REGION California --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therosehourpodcast/support

On this week's episode of SIP Virtual Wine Tastings with Winemakers we talked to Rebecca Sciandri Griffin of Sciandri Family Vineyards in Coombsville, Napa Valley. Rebecca shared more about her family's roots in Italy, her parents moving to Coombsville in 1999 and planting Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, the family dynamics of operating a small business, her plans to help Save the Family Farms in Napa Valley and more. While we chatted, viewers were able to support a good cause with the Sciandri Vineyard 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, available here: http://bit.ly/sciandri

On this episode of SIP Virtual Wine Tasting with Winemakers we talked to Vintner Susan McNerney of Le Chanceux in Napa Valley. Sue shared the story of moving to Coombsville and planting grapes with a simple plan to provide for their three daughters and retire, talked about the sudden passing of her husband Bob, paying it forward and creating premium, award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon that even Matt Kramer of Wine Spectator advocates for. At the end of the show Sue unveiled a special offer for our viewers.

A Virginia native, Martin was present at the inception of what is now considered one of that state’s premier wine producers, Boxwood Estate Winery, in 2005. As Executive Vice President of Winery Operations, Martin’s job was to oversee all facets of production, sales and marketing of Boxwood’s award-winning whites, rosés and Bordeaux-style red blends. Martin’s forward thinking led directly to Middleburg having its own wine identity separate from the more generic Virginia designation, making her well suited to again start from scratch with Oceano Wines. Jancis Robinson noted Martin’s marketing savvy in her book “American Wine.” Marbue Marke earned his enology degree from Davis and, subsequently, added to his academic resume with an MBA from Sonoma State University. His practical experience began at J Winery in Sonoma, followed by a series of moves, each adding another piece to the puzzle that is winemaking. At Cosentino Winery, he learned about the rarefied world of high-end Napa wines. He was then a barrel enologist at R.H. Philips. For two years, Marke was charged with cooperage studies, an offshoot field that many winemakers are not experienced in. During a stint at Benziger, he was immersed in that family’s heightened concern for soil and winemaking purity. From there, Marke made a seemingly counterintuitive jump to Gallo. He reasoned that it’s always a good idea to revisit the basics of one’s craft, and given Gallo’s depth and breadth of resources, it was the perfect place for him to hone all of the skills associated with the production process. But perhaps the most pivotal move he made, at least in terms of his future connection to Oceano, was his decision to sign on as John Caldwell’s winemaker. That Marke began working with Caldwell turned out to be prophetic for Rachel  . She met Marke by way of her very own connection to Caldwell. She sourced the plant material for Boxwood Estate Winery’s first vineyard block from him. Marke has since taken over as the Director of Winegrowing at Italics Winegrowers in Coombsville, one of Napa Valley’s cooler climes and another serendipitous similarity with Spanish Springs Vineyard. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST LEAVE A REVIEW JOIN THE CRU

Episode Notes Episode 18 – Quarantine Episode II Pete and VinoMike are making the best of quaran-time with another episode of TWP! VinoMike dropped off a sanitized and properly distanced wine for Pete so they could taste the same vino. This special bottle came from listener @instevino_veritas. The wine is from a very small project called Aesop. The bottling is the 2018 Pinot Noir from Coombsville in Napa Valley. The guys wax poetic about this one and VinoMike fills you in on why Coombsville and the Haynes Vineyard are so special! The guys also let you in on what is happening with them. VinoMike is running and taking care of his son. Pete is taking on lots of projects as a running coach and several podcasts. Be sure to check out The No Fear Project, Be Better Today, and FatMan Chronicles! As a reminder, Pete and Mike do not accept advertising dollars from wineries or wine wholesalers. They purchase the bottles they taste on the show. These are not paid endorsements. They could use the money, so this integrity thing sucks. Thank you for listening to That Wine Pod! Be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app. And remember… Life’s short. Drink what you like tonight! Follow That Wine Pod: Instagram @ThatWinePod Twitter @ThatWinePod Facebook.com/ThatWinePod Connect with VinoMike & Pete: Instagram @VinoMike Instagram @FatManStories Facebook.com/fatmanstories Music from https://filmmusic.io "Protofunk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) SUPPORT That Wine Pod Please subscribe in your favorite podcast app and share it with your friends or enemies, we’ll take any listeners we can. Also, please rate & review That Wine Pod on Apple Podcasts. Spread the wine love! That Wine Pod is a production of Paragon Media. Copyright 2020 – All Rights Reserved --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Now Trending on ICONICLIFE.COM Seven Best Gourmet Coffee Shops in the U.S. Six Coolest Drones In The World After years of regular visits to Napa, Julio and Amalia Palmaz purchased an old estate in Coombsville (in Napa’s southern reaches) and set down roots—in the form of vineyards—to create Palmaz Vineyards. While the estate’s 600 picturesque acres gracefully drape over Mt. George, only 60 are suited for the cultivation of grapes (particularly Cabernet Sauvignon). However, Julio and Amalia embraced the challenge of building a new winery from the ground up—and then some—with many of the winemaking facilities getting built in to the mountain. There was also an understanding among all members of the Palmaz family—which includes daughter Florencia, son Christian, daughter-in-law Jessica and, by extension, head winemaker Tina Mitchell, son and assistant winemaker Doug Mitchell, and consulting winemaker Mia Klein—that even if the scale of production was small and carefully planned (given the area‘s geological idiosyncrasies), the effort to create premium wines would be all encompassing, collaborative, and greater than the sum of its proverbial parts. In our interview with Christian Palmaz, he shares stories of the daily life of a family business in an idealic location and details how the fermentation tanks are uniquely engineered and paired with each parcel in the vineyard, adding it’s an approach that has not surprisingly inspired other wineries to inquire about implementing the breakthrough research in viticulture and enology into their operations. You’ll be running to your nearest wine shop to enjoy a bottle of Palmaz Vineyards wines once you learn about the love, labor and inspiration that goes into every wine. LINKS/RESOURCES Follow Palmaz Winery @palmaz_winery www.palmazvineyards.com Follow ICONIC LIFE digital luxury lifestyle magazine: Instagram @youriconiclife Facebook @youriconiclife Twitter @youriconiclife Check out ICONIC LIFE at ICONICLIFE.COM for fresh content published daily. We invite you to SUBSCRIBE! Follow Renee Dee: Instagram @reneeldee Twitter @iconicreneedee LinkedIn @ Renee Layman De If you enjoyed today’s podcast, I’d be so appreciative if you’d take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thank you so much for supporting me to do what I do!

Now a guy who calls himself John Fucking Caldwell is likely to be brash...probably be a risk taker, and likely one of a kind. In John's case, yes, he could be described by each of those descriptors, as well as pleasant, inventive, philanthropic, and one who can make the best of a situation. So it may come as no surprise that he's the kind of person who would consider, and accomplish, smuggling grapevines into the U.S. And that's just half of the story. Join us in his kitchen in south Napa Valley as John shares the compelling tale he's told many times...because it's one worth hearing. 

Sometimes good things come in twos. It took over two years for me to nail down this interview with Warren, I recorded over two hours of audio, and it took two visits to do so. Yet every minute I spent with him was a pleasure. You may be aware that Warren was the founder of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and it was his Cabernet Sauvignon that outscored the French Bordeaux wines in the famed Paris tasting of 1976. But that was early on. He has accomplished so much in his 90 years and, remarkably, continues to do so. He semi-retired in 2007 but is still involved with grape growing in his Napa Valley Arcadia Vineyard. He continues to learn yet his depth of knowledge is astounding, and the way his looks at life and winemaking is fascinating. Warren is engaging, charming, and kind of like a great uncle you rarely see but when you do you just want to give him a big hug...and drink his wine. 

While working with some of Napa Valley’s most influential wine producers, in some of the best vineyard sites in all of California, Andy Erickson and his wife Annie Favia started a small project in their garage. That single barrel blossomed over the years to what has become Favia. Erickson and Favia are now producing outstanding wines from premium California growing sites in their small winery located on their historic Coombsville ranch. While these wines are hard to find, due to small production, and are on the pricier side, you can be sure that they are absolutely outstanding wines which showcase the best of the vineyards which they are grown.

Recently we attended the annual wine bloggers conference which allowed us to spend some time in Sonoma and Napa Valley. These next few episodes will cover some of the information we learned as well as some of the wines we sampled.   This week we discuss: Where is Napa Valley? Wine production and impact Climate and geography Grapes grown and why the focus on Cab? What to expect from Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabinet Sauvignon   Wines and Wineries featured in this episode Chardonnay: J. Moss 2015 Los Carneros - $42 Handwritten Wines 2016 Los Carneros - $55 Castello di Amorosa 2016 Reserve, Napa Valley - $50 Merlot J. Moss 2013 Napa Valley - $64 Castello di Amorosa 2014 Napa Valley - $42 Cabinet Sauvignon J. Moss 2013 Coombsville - $84 Handwritten Wines 2014 Los Carneros - $100 Handwritten Wines 2014 Stags Leap District - $115 Castello di Amorosa 2006 Il Barone Napa Valley - $185   Unusually Napa Valley wine varieties 2014 Nichelini Family Winery Chiles Valley Petite Sirah - $43 Antica 2014 Napa Valley Antinori Family Wine Estate Atlas Peak Pinot Noir - $35 Hess Collection Small Block Series 2016 Mount Veeder Gruner Veltliner - $28 Silverado Vineyards 2016 Miller Ranch Yountville Sauvignon Blanc - $25 Schramsberg 2013 Querencia Napa Valley Brut Rose - $55   A big thanks to Napa Valley Vintners, Castello di Amorosa and Las Alcobas for hosting us as well as all of the wineries who shared their wine with us!   We’re coming up to our 100th episode and to celebrate, we want to make you part of the show! Call into our new voicemail and tell us how the podcast has impacted you, or a short, fun story from your wine journey, or something you’ve learned about wine that’s made a difference for you. The number to call is 937-889-WINE (937-889-9463).  

This episode features John Caldwell, the maverick, the grape-grower, the vine-smuggler, the clonal researcher, the winemaker, and the story-teller.  John didn't plan to start his own winery, and neither did he plan to plant grapevines on his property in Coombsville when he first bought it.  Today Caldwell Vineyard is a thriving winery and also continues to sell grapes to other wineries.  This episode starts a little slow--John didn't even realize that I was recording an audio podcast--and then delves into chaos.  It's not for the faint of heart, or the easily offended.  I'm sorry?  You're welcome?  Strap in for this one!   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Caldwell Vineyard, Napa Valley Dunn Vineyards, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley A Guide for Grapevine Clones for Professionals, John's book (written with Philippe Melka) Thyme Guard virucide made from essential thyme oil extract This podcast is brought you by Musto Wine Grape Company.  Musto is the largest and oldest wine grape and juice distributor in New England, with their own vineyards in Suisun Valley, CA and long-standing contracts with growers in Lodi, Central Valley, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Washington State. Musto services all aspects of the industry for wineries and home winemakers. Whether you need grapes, juice, equipment, chemicals, or winemaking help, Musto is there for you.  Contact sales@juicegrape.com for the full inventory of grapes and supplies.   QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS?  LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK: JIM@INSIDEWINEMAKING.COM   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too

One of the rising stars of Napa Valley, Jennifer Williams is winemaker for Arrow&Branch in Coombsville, a cooler Napa AVA, as well as for her own brand, Zeitgeist, which she runs with her husband (also a winemaker). Jennifer shares her story of working with and learning from legendary winemakers such as Rosemary Cakebread and Francoise Peschon and time working at cult wineries Araujo and Spottswoode, where she was head winemaker. We talk about Napa's future, Cabernet, the importance of vineyard in Napa, and how Jennifer balances her busy life.    Special thanks to this week's sponsor: The Great Courses Plus! Visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine to learn more! 

Andy Erickson is the co-owner of Favia Wines with his wife Annie Favia, and a winemaking consultant for a number of Napa Valley wineries, including Mayacamas and Dalla Valle Vineyards. Also in this episode, Erin Scala talks tannic bonding.

John Lockwood is the owner and winemaker of Enfield Wine Co., a California winery. Also in this episode, Erin Scala recounts the history of California's Wild Horse Valley AVA.