Podcast appearances and mentions of eileen crane

Founded by the noble family behind Champagne Taittinger, Claude Taittinger's search for a worthy U.S. counterpart began in the late 1970s. In 1987 he selected a 138-acre parcel in the heart of Carneros, Napa Valley. Wisely selecting Eileen Crane to oversee the development of the winery and vineyards, the team created the quintessential California expression of the Taittinger style in Carneros.The heart of Domaine Carneros has always been sparkling wines, with distinctive styles ranging from the classic vintage-dated Brut cuvée to our luxury Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs. In 1992 we added rich, complex Pinot Noir to our portfolio and our passion for sparkling and still wines continues to grow. Learn about sparkling winemaking and Eileen Crane, Pinot Noir winemaking and TJ Evans, and our portfolio of wines.All of our wines proudly hail from the Carneros appellation, and 95% of our fruit comes from our estate vineyards. More on our vineyards.As anyone who has driven between Napa and Sonoma can tell you, the Domaine Carneros château is a stunning regional landmark. Join us for tableside service on the terrace or in the salon and savor the spirit of the Northern California wine country

Remi Cohen and Tom Simoneau. Remi Cohen, CEO of Domaine Carneros, is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Tom Simoneau is also in the studio today and the subject is the sparkling wines of Domaine Carneros. But first, Dan Berger has opened a 12-year-old 2009 Pinot Noir from his extensive personal cellar. Morelli Vineyards provided the grapes for this wine made by a winery called Lost Canyon. Dan looked for them online but didn't find much, they may not still be active. Tom Simoneau has not heard of them. Dan Berger notes that Dan Goldfield has also used Morelli Vineyards for his prestigious Dutton-Goldfield label. Now they begin tasting the Domaine Carneros sparkling wines beginning with the Brut, which is the first wine they ever made in 1987 when they launched. Domaine Carneros is owned by the Taittinger family, who are famous French Champagne producers. They wanted to have a sparkling wine company in California so they started one in the 1980s. When Claude Taittinger came to visit Napa Valley and Carneros in particular, he expressed that desire. Then they hired Eileen Crane to create the winery and make the wine. Eileen retired last year but still comes in to help with the blending. Eileen Crane was on California Wine Country on this episode from March 29, 2017 and she told the whole story of her very interesting career. Remi Cohen has brought these bottles today for tasting and discussion: Domaine Carneros by Taittinger 2017 Brut Domaine Carneros Cuvée de la Pompadour sparkling Brut Rosé Le Rêve Domaine Carneros by Taittinger 2014 Domaine Carneros Estate Pinot Noir 2018 Carneros means Rams in Spanish. They open the Sparkling Rosé but it turns out to be slightly corked. This happens to about 1% of wines, a mould grows on the cork and can spoil the taste of the wine. (Dan thinks most corked wines in the US are probably not identified as such, people have to be used to telling the flavor of it. People who don't know, may conclude the don't like the wine but don't know why.) Next they taste Le Rêve, which means The Dream. This is aged 6 years before they release it, this is a 2014 they are tasting. The story behind this wine is that Claude Taittinger asked Eileen Crane to make a top quality sparkling wine only from estate-grown Chardonnay grapes. The owner was so impressed he had a special bottle made for Le Rêve, emblazoned with two rams' heads. The word Carneros means Rams, in Spanish. first release was 1992. This is as dry as the other, but is different from the Brut. Dan points out that you're getting your richness from the Pinot Noir that has intentionally made for the color. They do Le Rêve and Lobster dinners at the winery. Dan Berger would serve grilled scallops with this. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online. Bottle Barn is still featuring Harvest Festival winners, including all four of Tom Simoneau's gold medal winners. They are also selling a lot of sparkling wines right now. They also have acquired some important collections and there are some unique bottles in those lots. Dan points out that the blend process is meticulous and very important. Remi is glad that Eileen Crane still comes for blending. Only a small amount of it has been given ML. It is how they choose the best Chardonnay to turn into sparkling wine with the tirage which is putting sugar and yeast in and let it ferment in the bottle. Dan points out how making sparkling wine is “a game of patience” as Remi describes it, since it takes years to plant the right vineyard, and the sparkling winemaking process takes so long. They harvest at 18 to 20 Brix, which is really tart. At the Domaine Carneros chateau, there are lots of options for visits, with food pairings of all kinds. Finally, they taste a Pinot Noir, made by T.J. Evans, who specializes in Pinot Noir for DC. The Estate Pinot Noir is from 6 different estates that they farm in Carneros.

Remi Cohen, CEO of Domaine Carneros, is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Tom Simoneau is also in the studio today and the subject is the sparkling wines of Domaine Carneros. But first, Dan Berger has opened a 12-year-old 2009 Pinot Noir from his extensive personal cellar. Morelli Vineyards provided the grapes for this wine made by a winery called Lost Canyon. Dan looked for them online but didn't find much, they may not still be active. Tom Simoneau has not heard of them. Dan Berger notes that Dan Goldfield has also used Morelli Vineyards for his prestigious Dutton-Goldfield label. Now they begin tasting the Domaine Carneros sparkling wines beginning with the Brut, which is the first wine they ever made in 1987 when they launched. Domaine Carneros is owned by the Taittinger family, who are famous French Champagne producers. They wanted to have a sparkling wine company in California so they started one in the 1980s. When Claude Taittinger came to visit Napa Valley and Carneros in particular, he expressed that desire. Then they hired Eileen Crane to create the winery and make the wine. Eileen retired last year but still comes in to help with the blending. Eileen Crane was on California Wine Country on this episode from March 29, 2017 and she told the whole story of her very interesting career. Remi Cohen has brought these bottles today for tasting and discussion: Domaine Carneros by Taittinger 2017 Brut Domaine Carneros Cuvée de la Pompadour sparkling Brut Rosé Le Rêve Domaine Carneros by Taittinger 2014 Domaine Carneros Estate Pinot Noir 2018 They open the Sparkling Rosé but it turns out to be slightly corked. This happens to about 1% of wines, a mould grows on the cork and can spoil the taste of the wine. (Dan thinks most corked wines in the US are probably not identified as such, people have to be used to telling the flavor of it. People who don't know, may conclude the don't like the wine but don't know why.) Next they taste Le Rêve, which means The Dream. This is aged 6 years before they release it, this is a 2014 they are tasting. The story behind this wine is that Claude Taittinger asked Eileen Crane to make a top quality sparkling wine only from estate-grown Chardonnay grapes. The owner was so impressed he had a special bottle made for Le Rêve, emblazoned with two rams' heads. The word Carneros means Rams, in Spanish. first release was 1992. This is as dry as the other, but is different from the Brut. Dan points out that you're getting your richness from the Pinot Noir that has intentionally made for the color. They do Le Rêve and Lobster dinners at the winery. Dan Berger would serve grilled scallops with this. Bottle Barn is still featuring Harvest Festival winners, including all four of Tom Simoneau's gold medal winners. They are also selling a lot of sparkling wines right now. They also have acquired some important collections and there are some unique bottles in those lots. Dan points out that the blend process is meticulous and very important. Remi is glad that Eileen Crane still comes for blending. Only a small amount of it has been given ML. It is how they choose the best Chardonnay to turn into sparkling wine with the tirage which is putting sugar and yeast in and let it ferment in the bottle. Dan points out how making sparkling wine is “a game of patience” as Remi describes it, since it takes years to plant the right vineyard, and the sparkling winemaking process takes so long. They harvest at 18 to 20 Brix, which is really tart. At the Domaine Carneros chateau, there are lots of options for visits, with food pairings of all kinds. Finally, they taste a Pinot Noir, made by T.J. Evans, who specializes in Pinot Noir for DC. The Estate Pinot Noir is from 6 different estates that they farm in Carneros. This has all the Carneros Pinot Noir traits like fruit and berries but also has the spice and earthiness that Pinot Noir lovers ...

Sip On This - Episode 14. Domaine Carneros is truly the quintessential Napa Valley experience. The chateau, on the southern tip of Napa, is easily accessible from San Francisco but reminiscent of France. The portfolio of sparkling and Pinot Noir wines will transport you into a romantic, noble place. Join winemaker Eileen Crane as she guides us on a tasting of their dynamic California sparkling wines, including Brut, Ultra Brut, Rose and a bonus tasting of limited production Le Reve -- all paired with delectable Asian bites. Visit us on siponthis.org to see our pictures from this glorious day, but visit this magnificent property and post your pics on Instagram and tag @rogerloveswine.

Anuschka Rees is author of "Beyond Beautiful: A Practical Guide to Being Happy, Confident, and You in a Looks-Obsessed World." She discusses how to boost you self-image and forget your (perceived) flaws. www.anuschkarees.com. Eileen Crane is CEO and Founding Winemaker for Domaine Carneros in California, known for its exceptional sparkling wines. She discusses her career in wine and the visitor experience at Domaine Carneros. www.domainecarneros.com #FearlessFabulousYouThis show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Eileen Crane, CEO and founding Winemaker at Domaine Carneros, has been called The Doyenne of American Sparkling Wine. She's recognized for her leadership and finesse making classically elegant sparkling wines in the mêthode traditionelle style. Located in the Carneros AVA between Napa and Sonoma counties, Domaine Carneros was founded in 1987 by Claude Taittinger (Champagne Taittinger). Domaine Carneros's stunning château offers a variety of visitor tasting experiences. www.domainecarneros.comThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Founded by the noble family behind Champagne Taittinger, Claude Taittinger's search for a worthy U.S. counterpart began in the late 1970s. In 1987 he selected a 138-acre parcel in the heart of Carneros, Napa Valley. Wisely selecting Eileen Crane to oversee the development of the winery and vineyards, the team created the quintessential California expression of the Taittinger style in Carneros.The heart of Domaine Carneros has always been sparkling wines, with distinctive styles ranging from the classic vintage-dated Brut cuvée to our luxury Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs. In 1992 we added rich, complex Pinot Noir to our portfolio and our passion for sparkling and still wines continues to grow. Learn about sparkling winemaking and Eileen Crane, Pinot Noir winemaking and TJ Evans, and our portfolio of wines.All of our wines proudly hail from the Carneros appellation, and 95% of our fruit comes from our estate vineyards. More on our vineyards.As anyone who has driven between Napa and Sonoma can tell you, the Domaine Carneros château is a stunning regional landmark. Join us for tableside service on the terrace or in the salon and savor the spirit of the Northern California wine country

(This episode of CWC was first heard on March 29, 2017. There is no new show this week due to NBA games on KSRO. We're back with a new show next week.) Eileen Crane, the CEO, founding builder and winemaker from Domaine Carneros joins Steve Jaxon, Dan Berger and Tom Simoneau. Today Eileen Crane tells about being hired thirty years ago to build and open Domaine Carneros and how it became one of the most famous and important wineries in the world. Right away they are tasting a brand new Beaujolais that Dan brought in. It is the top of the line Cru Beaujolais and the first one Dan has tasted this year. The 2015s were fabulous, and the early word is that this year’s vintage may be the best ever in the history of Beaujolais. This was a warm year. The grapes are 100% Gamay grown in granitic soil, which stays warm at night time from the day time heat, so they don’t lose acidity and they have to pick it as early as they can. Steve finds that by the third sip it is great. Dan and Tom say it would go well with pizza. Steve introduces Eileen Crane, President and winemaker at Domaine Carneros. First, Steve takes a call from Paul in Petaluma who has kept a bottle of Domaine Carneros for 20 years and called to tell the story. In 1998 his family took him to tour Carneros winery on Father’s Day. His family bought a bottle of 1993 sparkling wine which he took back to Minnesota. He moved to Petaluma in 2011 and opened it on his birthday in 2014, when the wine was 22 years old. It was great, he says. Eileen says that the ’93 was the second vintage of the “Le Rêve” and says that if her wines are kept away from direct sunlight they can last for 30 or 40 years. They open a Pompadour Rosé. In the main foyer at Domaine Carneros, there is a picture of Madame Pompadour, who is famous for saying, “Champagne is the only wine that a woman can drink and remain beautiful.” As always, Steve asks for the history and Eileen tells about Claude Taittinger who said, he doesn’t care how the name is pronounced as long as you reach for the bottle. In his early 20s, in the 1950s, he came through Sonoma and Napa and when he returned to France he told his partners that he would like to own a property in California so they eventually bought into Carneros. Eileen Crane was hired to open Domaine Carneros, in 1987, which opened its doors in 1989. When they opened they had so much caviar that they were eating it for lunch for weeks. They had fireworks, which scared the neighboring cattle. The cattlemen protested and she replied that they had posted the notices that they were required to post, but a cattleman told her that the cows don’t read. So they have never had fireworks again after that. As a child, she would share the wine with her family’s Sunday dinners and one day, her father opened a bottle of Champagne, which she was allowed to taste. Thus began her lifelong fascination with Champagne. A friend had a book called The Art of Winemaking that came from UC Davis, so she called the university and was on her way to taking classes. She had a science background so she had a head start and took five classes there. Since she had also been to the culinary institute, she was hired as a pastry chef until the winery chemist offered her to work in the lab. Eileen Crane also worked at Gloria Ferrer. Since Spring is coming she moves into drinking rosés, which she brought to the studio for tasting. Eileen explains how rosé is made and how the wine they’re tasting has a soft peach color. Next they taste a Pinot Noir, which is a small part of their production. It is easier to be known for Sparkling wines than for Pinot Noir because there are fewer wineries making it. They taste their Ultra-Brut which is only available at the winery. But their classic brut is available in Santa Rosa at Bottle Barn, as is the rosé tasted earlier. Steve asks Eileen for directions and she says to follow the Carneros Highway east from the town of Sonoma.

Chef Floyd Cardoz has redefined modern Indian cooking in both the USA and India. Owner of Paowalla in New York City and Bombay Canteen in Mumbai, Floyd came to prominence as Executive Chef/Partner at Tabla restaurant. He's author of "Flavorwalla" and "One Spice, Two Spice." Recognized as "America's doyenne of sparking wine," Eileen Crane is CEO/Founding Winemaker at Domaine Carneros in Napa Valley (owned by the Taittinger family). She concentrates on making classically elegant sparkling wines.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Join Teena and Eileen Crane, C.E.O. and Founding Winemaker of Domaine Carneros, as they discuss how a “nice girl” from suburban New Jersey became one of the top vinterners in Napa Valley California. www.domainecarneros.com … Read more about this episode...

Eileen Crane is the CEO and winemaker for the famed sparkling wine estate, Domaine Carneros, in the winegrowing region of Carneros in California. Eileen has spent more than 30 years in the wine industry, forging her way from one of the few women in wine to becoming a leader in an industry that is now blossoming with women. Over the course of those 30 years she has made a total of 28 million bottles of bubbly - making her the most experienced Sparkling Winemaker in the United States. She has been recognized as one of the 75 Most Influential Women in Business by the San Francisco Business Times, and just recently her estate vineyards became one of the first and few Sparkling wine vineyards in the U.S. to be certified organic- something that has always been very important to her.

Eileen Crane is the CEO and winemaker for the famed sparkling wine estate, Domaine Carneros, in the winegrowing region of Carneros in California. Eileen has spent more than 30 years in the wine industry, forging her way from one of the few women in wine to becoming a leader in an industry that is now blossoming with women. Over the course of those 30 years she has made a total of 28 million bottles of bubbly - making her the most experienced Sparkling Winemaker in the United States. She has been recognized as one of the 75 Most Influential Women in Business by the San Francisco Business Times, and just recently her estate vineyards became one of the first and few Sparkling wine vineyards in the U.S. to be certified organic- something that has always been very important to her.