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Making pinot noir is no joke@silverghostcellars @croixwine #WineLovers #NapaValley #PinotNoir #Chardonnay #podcast #radioshow #host Co hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Maury, Made Man BobSIPS – In this episode of "Sips, Suds, & Smokes," our hosts dive into an exquisite lineup of wines from Silver Ghost and Croix Estate. From the unique Napa Valley Cabernet Franc to the rich Old Manzana Pinot Noir, we explore the diverse flavors and stories behind each bottle. Join us as we taste, dissect, and rate these exceptional wines. Don't miss out on this vinous adventure! We will be discussing this wine and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best: 6:28 Silver Ghost Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2022                                3 SIPS13:59   Silver Ghost Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022                          3 SIPS19:46 Silver Ghost Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022                                4 SIPS25:40 Silver Ghost Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018                          4 SIPS30:46 Croix Estate 2022 12 Rows Chardonnay                                                       5 SIPS38:35 Croix Estate 2021 Ol' Manzana Pinot Noir                                         3 SIPS45:22 Croix Estate 2021 South Block Six Pinot Noir                                 3 SIPSinfo@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @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 Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, 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/2XblorcThe 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 SwingPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: FlapperjackPERFORMED BY: Texas GypsiesCOMPOSED BY: Steven R Curry (BMI)PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)COURTESY OF: AudioSparx TITLE: Back RoadsPERFORMED BY: Woods & WhiteheadCOMPOSED BY: Terry WhiteheadPUBLISHED BY: Terry WhiteheadCOURTESY OF: Terry WhiteheadPost production services : Pro Podcast SolutionsAdvertising sales: Contact us directlyContent hosting services: Audioport, Earshot, Radio4All, & PodBeanProducer: Made Man BobWine Tasting, Silver Ghost Wines, Napa Valley Cabernet, Croix Estate, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Wine Reviews, Wine Podcast, Wine Ratings, Wine Enthusiasts, Wine Pairing, Wine Lovers, Wine Education, Wine Regions, Wine Varietals, Wine Terroir, Wine Aroma, Wine Finish, Wine Mouthfeel, Wine Aging

Making pinot noir is no joke @silverghostcellars @croixwine #WineLovers #NapaValley #PinotNoir #Chardonnay #podcast #radioshow #host Co hosts : Good ol Boy Harmeet, Good ol Boy Justin, Made Man Maury, Made Man Bob SIPS – In this episode of "Sips, Suds, & Smokes," our hosts dive into an exquisite lineup of wines from Silver Ghost and Croix Estate. From the unique Napa Valley Cabernet Franc to the rich Old Manzana Pinot Noir, we explore the diverse flavors and stories behind each bottle. Join us as we taste, dissect, and rate these exceptional wines. Don't miss out on this vinous adventure! We will be discussing this wine and rating them from 1-5 with 5 being the best:   6:28 Silver Ghost Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2022                                3 SIPS 13:59   Silver Ghost Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022                          3 SIPS 19:46 Silver Ghost Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022                                4 SIPS 25:40 Silver Ghost Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018                          4 SIPS 30:46 Croix Estate 2022 12 Rows Chardonnay                                                       5 SIPS 38:35 Croix Estate 2021 Ol' Manzana Pinot Noir                                         3 SIPS 45:22 Croix Estate 2021 South Block Six Pinot Noir                                 3 SIPS info@sipssudsandsmokes.com X- @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 Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeart, 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 Producer: Made Man Bob Wine Tasting, Silver Ghost Wines, Napa Valley Cabernet, Croix Estate, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Wine Reviews, Wine Podcast, Wine Ratings, Wine Enthusiasts, Wine Pairing, Wine Lovers, Wine Education, Wine Regions, Wine Varietals, Wine Terroir, Wine Aroma, Wine Finish, Wine Mouthfeel, Wine Aging Silver Ghost https://silverghostwines.com   Croix Estate https://croixestate.com   Napa Valley https://napavalley.com   Oakville https://oakvillewinegrowers.com   Yountville https://yountville.com   Modus Operandi Cellars https://moduswines.com   University of California, Davis https://ucdavis.edu   Russian River Valley https://rrvw.org   Richie Vineyard https://richievineyard.com   Dutton Manzana Vineyard https://duttonranch.com

Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob and Scott regret and review Faust Napa Valley Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

Markham Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob and Scott explore how do $50ish Napa Valley Cabernets age? To do this they review the 2015 Markham Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

So, who is Reid Kinnett....and what makes him passionate? 1. Reid Kinnett uses DNA testing to confirm the authenticity of indigenous Vitis vinifera grapes. 2. Reid swapped 15 cases of wine for his first ton of grapes in 2021. 3. Reid Kinnett blends a little Petite Syrah with his Zinfandel to enhance its profile. 4. Reid Kinnett is involved in making Zinfandel with no residual sugar, focusing on an acid-driven and medium-bodied profile. What you will learn in this podcast. In this insightful episode of "Wine Talks," host Paul K engaged with guest Reid Kinnett in a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving landscape of wine production in California. Reid, an experienced assistant winemaker participating in Zinfandel and Napa Valley Cabernet productions, shared his journey from the wholesale trade to owning a successful retail store and now focusing on producing restrained, balanced wines. The conversation highlighted a shift back toward more structured, balanced wines in California, moving away from the extremely opulent styles of the late '90s and early 2000s. The episode also touched on the challenges of maintaining authenticity and expressing terroir. Another interesting topic discussed was the use of alternative packaging like canned wines and tetra packs that aim to reduce carbon footprints and appeal to new consumer bases without sacrificing quality. Reid and Paul delved into the broader impacts of consumerism on wine production and the importance of understanding the various aesthetic experiences offered by different wines. Discussing marketing strategies, they emphasized the importance of slow growth and establishing a unique selling proposition in a competitive market. The educational and engaging dialogue encapsulated the traditions of winemaking while highlighting modern innovations in the industry.

Matias Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021-A Wine Well Worth Searching For!This is a brand from winemaker Dan Fitzpatrick, who has worked for some of the best wineries in California.The brand may be hard to find and there seem to be different brands for each wine from a different AVA .This $21.99 Cabernet Sauvignon is mainly from a single vineyard in the Yountville AVA with the rest from the Calistoga  AVA.The oak barrels are from elite cooperates in France.Everything about this Cabernet Sauvignon says it sells for far more than $21.99/But it doesn't,For all the info check out  https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and, of course, listen to the world's best value-price wine PODCAST!!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Trading Post by Trader Joe's Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022- $20 Trader Joe's NapaI have never heard of a" by Trader Joe's" wine, in the past they were all Platinum or Diamond Reserve wines.So what is the deal here is this a new wine program by Trader Joe's or a one-off?I don't know, it is not the same as last year's series of Napa sub-AVA wines.Those offerings were unique in the wine world, it is a shame if you missed them.This is a tasty $19.99 Napa wine,  check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ for more information and listen to the best Value-priced wine podcast.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Aldi Specially Selected Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021-Going Upscale With Aldi @$14.99This is the top of the ten Aldi Speciality Selected wines.It is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon of unknown origin, anything above $15 and you are going to want to know where it came from.What we do know about it, is that it is a  tasty wine with a bit of a  dose of that Napa flavor that we all love, well I do!For more info check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and of course, listen to the best independent wine PODCAST  Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

Kirkland Signature Suscol Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon In this episode, Rob and Scott review another wine from Costco, but this time the lovely Kirkland Signature Suscol Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

Brandon DeLeuze, the talented and passionate Winemaker at ZD Wines sits down to dish on his crop, the soil and his beloved Napa Valley Cabernet. And Sheana Davis Author of “Buttermonger” teaches us to make extraordinary Compound Butters. Plus, we're having a Pickle Party and making Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge.

Welcome to Episode 1378 on Italian Wine Podcast, today on Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo she will be interviewing Dan Petroski. More about Dan Petroski: A decade into his publishing career at Time Inc., Dan Petroski took a moment to reflect and he jettisoned to Italy for a year. While Petroski's intention was to return to New York, a harvest invitation in 2006 to come to California was too good to pass up. After harvest, Petroski was hired at Napa's Larkmead as cellar master, ultimately claiming the winemaker title in 2012. Petroski spent nearly 15 years at Larkmead, cementing his status as a top-tier Napa Valley Cabernet winemaker; during that period Petroski launched a white wine only brand called Massican, an ode to the Mediterranean and Petroski's time spent living in Italy and drinking white wine. Petroski's approach and ability to craft wines as diverse as Cabernet Sauvignon and Tocai Friulano has earned him perfect 100-point scores, Top 100 wines, recognition as San Francisco Chronicle's Winemaker of the Year in 2017 and Food & Wine magazine's Drinks Innovator of the Year in 2022. You can learn more about Dan Petroski by visiting: https://www.instagram.com/danpetroski/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpetroski/ massican.com More about Juliana Colangelo: Juliana Colangelo is a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. Juliana joined Colangelo & Partners in 2013 with previous experience in events, hospitality, and nonprofit development. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana has led the development of the California office, growing the agency's domestic presence to a dedicated office of 13 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University, allowing her to bring a strategic and sales-oriented approach to communications strategy for the agency. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News' Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. To learn more visit: Instagram: www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: twitter.com/JulezColang LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colan…lo-mba-04345539/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/colangelopr/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ColangeloPR Twitter: twitter.com/ColangeloPR LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/colangel…public-relations Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards pair Bolívar Royal Coronas with Iter Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The guys discuss discuss the complete Bolivar line, they confront Gizmo about his ‘dinner while driving' habit, they answer a listener email, and they share a tribute after the loss of their close friend Lizard John.Plus: Starting Your Cuban Aging Program, Aerating Wine Pt. 2 & Bam Sourced CigarsLink to wine aerator Senator discussed: https://a.co/d/aTy4oG2Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspod

Listen to our interview with Napa Valley Winemaker Stephanie Trotter-Zacharia to learn about her micro-production Cabernet Sauvignon and what's next for Trotter 1/16 Winery.

We have enjoyed these amazing wines from Copper Cane and winemaker Joesph J. Wagner. We have two more features with these wines and the cuisine of Valette Healdsburg. We will check out their website and tasting notes and then pair the wines with great dishes from the menu of Valette Healdsburg. With a focus on innovation and genuine craftsmanship, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions houses a collection of brands that are crafted to offer a touch of luxury for everyday indulgence. The current portfolio includes: Elouan Pinot Noir from Oregon, Belle Glos Pinot Noirs from prime California coastal vineyards, Beran Zinfandels of California, Carne Humana Red and White Blends from Napa Valley, and Steorra, a Brut Sparkling wine made of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown in Sonoma County's prestigious Russian River Valley. Our first wine will be the Napa Valley Cabernet from Quilt. seamless blend of crème de cassis, hazelnut, cocoa, blackberry preserves, charred meat, and blackberry pie along with hints of dark licorice, stewed rhubarb, strawberry, spice and vanillin. Rich and satisfying flavors of dark chocolate, yogurt, molasses, brown sugar and rhubarb notes presented in perfect balance with higher-toned fruit emphasis. This wine is a perfect match with the menuy of Valette. "FOR NAPA VALLEY QUILT, I SOURCE FRUIT FROM A PATCHWORK OF PRIME NAPA VALLEY VINEYARDS TO CREATE A CLASSIC CABERNET SAUVIGNON MADE IN THE STYLE MY FAMILY HAS ALWAYS LOVED." We have a second feature. This blend really made the day with this great blend of fruit. Expressive aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate, and lightly toasted almonds with a hint of spices and vanilla. Complex flavors of ripe black cherry, cocoa, and hints of rosemary. Well balanced with a velvety mouthfeel, vibrant fruit, and soft tannins. The dream of Valette began nearly two decades ago between two brothers. While enjoying a glass of wine on their father's porch overlooking the beautiful Alexander Valley vineyards of Sonoma County, Dustin Valette and Aaron Garzini envisioned opening a restaurant together which would provide a canvas for Sonoma County farmers, winemakers and artisans to showcase their craft. The restaurant would be located in Healdsburg, the heart of Sonoma County – and the location where their great-grandfather operated bakeries. They would serve high quality, yet honest food; offer warm and impeccable service; and house a collection of boutique, small production wines. At the time, Aaron was establishing himself as a dynamic server and sommelier in Sonoma County and Dustin was in New York learning the culinary craft that would be his lifelong passion. They never lost sight of their dream. In 2015, Valette Restaurant opened its doors to the public, showcasing the brothers' combined forty-seven years of restaurant experience and a deep dedication to Sonoma County, its food, and its wine community. Chef Dustin Valette began his restaurant career at the age of thirteen washing dishes at Catelli's in his hometown of Geyserville, California. Two years later he took an apprenticeship at Chateau Souverain, a Francis Ford Coppola Estate, where he worked under Executive Chef Martin Courtman, – beginning the twenty-plus year culinary journey toward his dream of opening a restaurant dedicated to showcasing the rich bounty and beautiful ingredients of his Sonoma County roots. Please join us and click on the links below,and enjoy two great audio features with these great pairings. Cheers! Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine . Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine .

Duckhorn Vineyards In this episode, Rob, Scott, and Becky review Duckhorn's Napa Valley Cabernet.  So come join us, on The Wine Vault.

Donald Patz of Secret Door Wines is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger today. He was last on CWC on this October 16, 2019 episode. Donald Patz was a founder and winemaker for the Patz and Hall label for many years, where there were two couples, four partners, making Cardonnay and Pinot Noir from 1988 to 2016. When Ste. Michelle winery in Washington state bought them, he continued working for them for one year, then became independent in 2017. He had a photo of a door in Beijing that he found suggestive and it became the brand and label for Secret Door. “It has been a wonderful transition …” to start again in the business. Today Dan Berger has once again brought a cellar wine to taste. It is a 2008 Shiraz from Maclaren Vale in Australia called D'Arenberg. The wine is called “The Dead Arm” because of the way they prune the vines, one arm of the vine does not produce fruit. All the tannins have resolved, it's 15% alcohol but that doesn't show very much. It is a substantial wine that would go well with BBQ meats. Secret Door Secret Door is 100% Napa Valley Cabernet. The sources are two vineyards, one in Stag's Leap and another in the eastern hills above Lake Hennessey. He makes them as single vineyard designates. This one is the Sage Ridge, from the mountainside vineyard up near Pritchard Hill. This is a particularly steep area, dry and hard to farm. It is a great place for Cabernet. There are aromatic plants, wild sage and pines, growing around and that gives the place a background aroma that comes through. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online for the best deals on wine, beer and spirits. Meritana Now they taste the 2019 Meritana Chardonnay. Donald Patz created the three labels to differentiate them. This is Meritana Vineyards which focussess on Russian River Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vines were planted in 1967 and the vines are 50 years old, interplanted with other vines. Dan Berger says that the vines really show consistency and varietal characteristics after 20 years. Full malolactic, good structure, would go well with lobster. Dan Berger says that the Meritana label is promising.  Why the separate labels, Harry Duke asks? Donald Patz says it's because they are all truly different and made in different places. Meritana is all for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while Secret Door is totally focussed on Cabernet. There are some advantages to this, including marketing, since some wine lists may more willingly show three different labels than three wines from the same. Dan Berger points out that in Burgundy, you make Pinot Noir and that's it. But in California you can be in different places and make the same varietal so your mind set is different. The Meritana wines are different than the ones he made at Patz and Hall. Chardonnay uses a lot less new oak, so the wines have a fresher feel, and he uses a lot more whole-clusters in the Pinot Noir which brings out an aromatic character that he likes. Dan Berger agrees that this wine does have whole cluster flavors. It runs a risk of stemmy flavors, and you want just some, just not too much.

Nelson started his career in the coffee industry before moving into wine. As one of California's top leaders in marketing and selling of wine for WineShop At Home as well as his experience working with different winemakers and wineries with their own brands, he is excited for the possibilities that will open up for him in the future of the wine industry.   In this episode, Nelson walks us through his journey from being in the coffee industry and eventually shifting to the wine industry. He talks about how stories are very important when you sell wines, and he also shares with us his go-to wines, food pairings, and wine resources. Let's dive in!  [00:00 - 09:20] Opening Segment  I introduce our guest for this episode Ian shares about his wine experience How he transitioned from coffee to wine Wine opened doors for Ian Networking and seeing trends Telling stories and educating people about wines Importance of having a story   [09:21 - 24:33] How His Wine Shop at Home Story Began   Started without a trainer  Knowing the market and telling stories based on it Business model: holding in person in a home wine tastings Adapting to the new normal  Virtual classes Wine as a connector among people  Join my wine club and connect with other wine lovers!  See link below   [24:34 - 44:10] Let's Talk Wine with Nelson Trends in the wine industry Ordering wine to mix Wine cocktails  Sparkling wines Personalization wines  Order early for the holidays Wine-gifting tips Balancing wine and his lifestyle Being a good example to kids Not drinking to get drunk  Impact of good quality wines to your health  Canned wines  Nelson talks about Cabernet Sauvignon Food pairings for Cabernet Sauvignon Partnership with America's Mighty Warriors Wine pairs  [44:09 - 40:52] Closing Segment   Favorite Wine Got-to pairing Favorite wine resource Connect with Nelson See links below  Final words Tweetable Quotes: “You have to have a certain amount of resiliency and you and I think that's just being an entrepreneur in general, that is not unique to our industry at all.”- Nelson    “Anyone who owns a vineyard understands that you got to take care of the vineyard, and even taking care of the vineyard, every harvest is going to be good. So resilience is important.” - Nelson  Connect with Nelson through Instagram. You can also checkout their website at www.ArtisanTastings.com and shop their wine selection here! 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.

This episode should be of interest to many who are just recently getting into wine. Michael Pang is one that initially & very casually got into wine just as a beverage to drink...which shortly after transitioned into Napa Valley Cabernet's...& then because of an AHA moment while attending a group wine tasting, segued into the wines of the Old World. His growing thirst for more first hand knowledge motivated him to visit Washington state, Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy & Champagne wine areas to explore. A few years later, he accompanied my wife & me on a wine trek to the remote Mediterranean islands of Corsica & Sardegna, and the following harvest to different remote niches in northwest Italy. He says it has been an amazing journey. Tune in & listen as he talks story about his eye opening experiences.

In 2013, James Sinegal, co-founder/former CEO of Costco, and son, David, a Costco wine buyer, established Sinegal Estate in St. Helena to produce iconic Bordeaux blend Napa Valley Cabernet wine. In 2020, they launched DETAILS by Sinegal Estate, sourcing grapes in Sonoma Valley and using a 1,403-step production process. David Sinegal explains DETAILS' brand mission to make a Cabernet Sauvignon blend with concentrated fruit and soft tannins that is approachable and affordable. www.detailswines.comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

In 2013, James Sinegal, co-founder/former CEO of Costco, and son, David, a Costco wine buyer, established Sinegal Estate in St. Helena to produce iconic Bordeaux blend Napa Valley Cabernet wine. In 2020, they launched DETAILS by Sinegal Estate, sourcing grapes in Sonoma Valley and using a 1,403-step production process. David Sinegal explains DETAILS' brand mission to make a Cabernet Sauvignon blend with concentrated fruit and soft tannins that is approachable and affordable. www.detailswines.comThe Connected Table SIPS! Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com/).

On this notably goofy and fast-paced edition of LFE, sommelier supreme Paul Hennessy giggles his musings over a state-of-the-art ping-pong recording table with his old pal Ben and his new pal Charles. They discuss oddly specialized kitchen equipment that they should probably no longer own, the shittiest libations they enjoy (and whether it brings them shame), and what their 20-something year old selves would mercilessly mock them for at their respective current age. Oh. And who the fuck is Glen? Tip your cups and find out on the newest and finest episode of #libationsforeveryoneSpirit of ChoiceThe hosts and their guest drank shots:Ben's House Blended Oak-Aged Rum...and some mysterious Napa Valley Cabernet that is dedicated to the children of Robin Williams

Recently I traveled into Alexander Valley and enjoyed some time with Nate Weis at Silver Oak's new state of the art winery .I was amazed at the entire estate and loved my time there.Today we have a new two part feature with Nate Weis and Silver Oak.First we will look at their website,and gather some history and great facts about the two featured wines from the fabled winery. Silver Oak began over a handshake between two friends with a bold vision: focus on one varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon, aged exclusively in American oak and worthy of cellaring for decades to come. Over the next two decades, Silver Oak grew in popularity. Our Napa Valley and Alexander Valley Cabernets sold quickly upon their release from the winery and became a sought-after staple on restaurant wine lists around the country. After selecting Daniel Baron to succeed him as winemaker in 1994, Justin retired, selling his share of Silver Oak to the Duncan family in 2001. In 2006, a fire destroyed our historic Oakville winery. It was a difficult and emotional event; but in hindsight, a blessing in disguise. When we regrouped on the morning of the fire, we knew we had to rebuild, and it wasn't long before the excitement of a new, state-of-the-art winery overcame our sense of loss. Today, we are applying this experience from our LEED Platinum Oakville winery toward a new winery in the Alexander Valley. Set amidst 70 acres of estate vineyards along the rolling foothills of the Mayacamas mountains, our new Alexander Valley winery – set to open for harvest 2017 – will push industry design and innovation standards through alternative energy sources, innovative water reuse systems and reclaimed building materials. Today, we farm more than 400 acres of vines in Napa Valley and Alexander Valley with a leading-edge approach toward precision viticulture, allowing us to give our vines exactly what they need, when they need it. All of our estate vineyards are certified under California's Sustainable Winegrowing program. In 2014, Nate Weis joined us as only the third winemaker in our 45-year history. Nate worked side-by-side with Daniel Baron, just as Daniel worked with Justin Meyer before his retirement. These overlapping tenures ensure the handing down of our commitment to continuous improvement and the wisdom that our best wines are still ahead of us. We have two great wines to discuss.starting with the 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet. The 2014 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has an opaque crimson color with a purplish hue. The alluring nose draws you in with notes of cassis, black cherry, pipe tobacco, salted caramel, cocoa beans and fresh strawberry. This full-bodied wine enters with a depth of flavor and offers mouth-coating, velvety tannins and flavors of cream soda and red fruit. Black currant and vanilla notes crescendo through the palate to the lengthy finish. This wine is drinkable upon release, but given proper cellaring conditions, can be enjoyed through 2040. we also will open the great Alexander Valley Cabernet from Silver Oak! Located 10 minutes east of downtown Healdsburg at 7300 Hwy 128 in Sonoma County, our new, state-of-the-art winery is now open for walk-in tastings, guided tours and food and wine pairings. Designed to “Frame the Vineyard”, the winery features panoramic views of the Alexander Valley bench and our surrounding 113 acre estate and 75 acres of prime Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed at our modern barn-inspired tasting room adjacent to the iconic Silver Oak water tower. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of how sustainable vineyard management contributes to wine quality, as well as the technologies and practices we apply toward resource management and vineyard health. Healdsburg has become a great wine country hub for Sonoma County.Surrounded by the Russian River AVA,as well as the Alexander Valley,and many more.A wine country excursion should be part of your holiday celebration. these are very special wines,please consider having both wines on your Christmas day dinner menu. So now let's join Nate Weis and learn more about the world class Cabernets from silver Oak!Click on the link below and enjoy the discussion.. there are two links as this interview has many minutes of great conversation.Cheers! Please join us! Click here and join us as we enjoy the wines of Silver Oak . Please click on part 2 below and join us! Click here and join us as we enjoy the wines of Silver Oak .

I looked at Napa Valley Cabernet Pricing and here is the written piece about the research I completed on this region's Cabernet pricing in this Coronavirus crisis.  Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Pricing – Is A Price Revision Coming?  - https://jamesthewineguy.wordpress.com/2020/04/23/napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon-pricing-is-a-price-revision-coming/  

Blair Guthrie, winemaker of Stewart Cellars and Guthrie Family Wines, is no one trick pony. We sat down to discuss the competitive world of Napa Valley Cabernet, joining the family business, and letting the world see your tattoos.

Veteran producer Matt Gross boasts credits across all genres and platforms, from movies like Fired Up and Across the Universe to TV projects like Sons of Liberty, Dirty Sexy Money and Day Break. Fortunately for the Hollywood Uncorked panel, Matt is almost as passionate about wine as he is about entertainment—especially about the wines in this episode, Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Joined by guest co-host and producer of the new Creepshow series Brian Witten, Gross talks about his transition from movies to television, what makes a good producer, and gets honest about the most disappointing thing that ever happened to him in Hollywood.

Subir Singh joins Pedro at Las Perlas in Downtown Los Angeles to help launch Mico Tequila! Mico, which translate to Monkey, is made with love and is worthy of a place in your home bar. We hope that this podcast, like a fine tequila, goes down smooth!--What we drank:Mico Blanco TequilaMico Reposado TequilaMico Añejo Tequila--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesochttps://www.youtube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety--From The Mico Website:HARDLY CIVILIZED TEQUILASMALL BATCH. UNMATCHED EXCELLENCE.Timeless never goes out of style. MICO is a new classic: Modern in spirit, crafted with respect to the legacy of world-class tequila.Our master distiller creates proprietary blends in small batches. She is an artisan who finds the optimal balance between smoothness + flavor, sweetness + spice.Each bottle is an expression of our meticulous dedication to the craft, captured. Pure, yet complex. Rested, not aged.Double-distilled. Refined to the point of rarified.HARVEST100% BLUE WEBER AGAVE.HAND-SELECTED AT THE PEAK OF SWEETNESS.Every bottle of MICO begins in the fields where our master distiller hand-selects the cream ofeach season's crop. Our expert jimadors — who have mastered the skill for generations — only pick agave at the peak of sweetness, judging by sight, smell, touch + taste.Each bottle of MICO is a time capsule. A product of the earth, the weather + the changing seasons.The minerality of the volcanic soil in Jalisco, Mexico where our highland agave is grown.SLOW-COOKTRADITIONAL BRICK OVENS.OLD-SCHOOL INNOVATION.Once the agave has been harvested, it is painstakingly trimmed down to its heart, then slow-cooked in small brick ovens to bring out the sweet, subtle fruit notes at the soul of each plant.We don't cut corners. Instead, we choose to do it the old-fashioned way. It may be inefficient, but it translates to time + care you can taste.FERMENTCHARACTER COMES TO LIFE.FLAVOR TRANSFORMATION.The cooked agave is fed through a roller mill +the resulting juice rests in stainless steel tanks for 6-7 days while the sugars convert to alcohol. A critical step in the process, the tequila develops unique characteristics based on special yeast strains, resulting in a fresh burst of flavor + a depth of nuance born from the environment.DISTILLGOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL BATCHES.DOUBLE-DISTILLED.Our proprietary blends are crafted only in small batches. During this complex process, our master distiller commands heat to extract earthy, herbaceous depths while maintaining ultimate purity. Double-distillation results in the optimal balance between smoothness + flavor.AGERESTED, COMPLEX + REFINED.TERROIR YOU CAN TASTE.MICO Reposado is rested in American Oak Tennessee sour mash whiskey barrels for an average of 8 months while MICO Añejo is rested in American Oak Kentucky bourbon whiskey barrels for an average of 16 months. Reposado is finished in Napa Valley Cabernet barrels + Añejo is finished in Alexander Valley Cabernet barrels, allowing the tequila to develop flavors that are edgy + refined.BOTTLEMADE IN MEXICO.TIME + PLACE IN A BOTTLE.Many dedicated hands label, fill and package our agave expressions. Produced in Mexico, the unique bottle represents the country's celebrated craftspeople and vibrant landscape. Once the glass is formed into distinct curves, fire fuses the MICO monkey to the bottle + it's ready to be filled + sealed. The MICO bottle stands out in a crowd, a mischievous vessel fit for bold tequila.We don't believe in posturing. That's why no artificial colors or flavors of any kind are added to our tequila.--Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Bibiana González Rave, owner and winemaker of her own label Alma de Cattleya is our guest today, together with Robert Larsen and The Larsen Projekt. Robert has been on the show a few times before. Bibiana was born and raised in Medellin, Colombia, including during some of the most turbulent times there. She went to France to work and study, for 6 years. She came to California in 2004 and she started her brand in 2011 as a showcase of Sonoma and Napa Valley. She does it all, she is the winemaker, sales agent, general manager and also a mother of two. Dan has been writing about wine for more than 40 years, and very rarely does such an impressive wine come in “over the transom” like this one did. Their production is pretty small. They made 300 cases of Rosé, 1000 of SB. She wants to keep affordable price points. Cattleya is the name of an orchid which is the national flower of Columbia. In the name, she wanted to showcase her roots without using her personal name. She is the only Columbian winemaker in the world. They were not a wine making country, they are far from Chile and Argentina, they don’t have seasons, they are more tropical, and they don’t have seasons, so there is no production. That’s why she went to France for her training. Dan says that winemakers who trained in Europe are very respectful of acidity. The wines show a personality in their acidity, and a tiny sip is enough to sense what’s happening. Bibiana has brought a 2017 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, a Sonoma red blend and a Napa Valley Cab. Each one was aged and barrelled for 15 months. Dan says the Chardonnay is not trying to emulate the richer styles of wine. It is more like a Chablis, with citrus tones and great acidity. Bibiana says the aging was in neutral oak. She loves the complexity from using different clones, Wente and Dijon clones. Dan says this is an astoundingly complex wine, but not in the usual sense. This is subtle complexity. They taste their 2017 Pinot Noir. They label it Sonoma County but it has some Sonoma Coast fruit in it. Dan says it needs to breathe, and it’s very young. It could stand three hours in a decanter. Great Burgundies are not released until they are three or three and a half years old. Bibiana has chosen to use the DIAM cork. These are almost the equivalent of screw caps, as far as security. The seal is excellent, there is no oxygen at all. There are ratings for these corks that measure their impermeability and all the French producers are adopting it. The last bottle Bibiana has brought is the only Napa Valley Cabernet that she makes. Since she trained in France, she knows the style. She wanted it to be priced below average for the region, so this is only $48. Dan detects wild cherries and tobacco flavors in it.

On today's episode, Jonathan and Damien do their first late night recording and discuss higher end wines and what type of wine to bring to a holiday party.  The guys debate and disagree throughout the episode, proving there is no right answer to the question.  Their conversation covers everything from various ways a person can acquire collector or vintage wines to their biggest pet peeves when ordering off a restaurant reserve list.   Cheers ! Wines Tasted 2005 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon - Oakville - Napa Valley, California 2007 Black Cordon Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California 

Dan Petroski was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and has the swagger and the accent to prove it. After attending Columbia University where he played football, Dan went to work for Time, Inc. While there, he earned his MBA from NYU and worked his way up the ranks towards a promising future in magazine publishing. A good chunk of his tenure at Time was spent managing advertising clients, which involved considerable schmoozing. This is how Dan learned wine, by walking his expense account through the lists of Manhattan’s top restaurants. When the Wall Street Journal tried to poach him, Dan took a moment to reflect. Deciding a change of life was in order, he jettisoned to Sicily for a year, where he interned at Valle dell’Acate. While Dan’s intention was to return to New York to sell wine, a harvest invitation from Andy Smith at DuMOL in 2006 was too good to pass up, and Dan left the city again, this time facing west. After harvest, Andy Smith hired Dan as Cellar Master at Larkmead. The following year, Dan was promoted to Assistant Winemaker, ultimately claiming the Larkmead Winemaker title in 2012. Before cementing his status as a Napa Valley Cabernet winemaker, in 2009 Dan launched a white wine only brand called Massican. Massican is Dan’s ode to the Mediterranean and his time spent living in Italy and drinking white wine. Dan is a gifted, instinctual winemaker, and his old world palate has guided his philosophy on wine. Dan’s approach and ability to craft wines as diverse as Cabernet Sauvignon and Tocai Friulano has earned him the recognition as San Francisco Chronicle’s Winemaker of the Year in 2017. In the Drink is powered by Simplecast

While it doesn't have a huge marketing presence the name Dunn is sure to get the attention of Napa Valley Cabernet lovers. Randy Dunn made his first eponymous Howell Mountain cabernet sauvignon in 1979. Dunn cabernets today aren't all that different from earlier vintages. They eschew the trendy giant style that garners high scores from critics. This doesn't mean Dunn wines are thin by any means. The fruit from Howell mountain makes a wine that is tannic for sure, but once you get beyond that (or let the tannins settle with a bit of aging) the fruit is extraordinarily elegant and complex. Today, Mike Dunn makes the wine at Dunn and fosters his father's vision for this Napa icon.  At the same time Mike has started his own label, Retro. This brand lets Mike explore styles beyond the house style of Dunn with his delicious petite sirah.

As one of the early execs at New Line Cinema, producer Brian Witten (Spawn, Final Destination) had a seat at the 50-yard line of Hollywood's '90s heyday -- from being in the room when the first draft of Boogie Nights was bought, to personally settling the legendary daily disputes between American History X director Tony Kaye and star Ed Norton. This alone, of course, makes him the perfect guest to referee our discussion of three choice Napa Valley cabernets: a 2012 Carpe Diem Napa Valley ($25), a 2013 Snowden The Ranch Napa Valley ($50), and a 2013 Lail Blueprint Napa Valley ($75). Along the way, we talk about Brian's beginnings as a comic book writer, why studios don't have to be the enemy, and how Mike DeLuca lured him into the Hollywood executive ranks.

From Lodi Zinfandel on ice to Napa Valley Cabernet from dramatic hillside vineyards to a sublime sweet Italian wine made from partially dried grapes, my discussion with Michael Mondavi covers a lot of ground. You’ll also get advice on how to trust your own taste, navigate the highs and lows of family business, and what (surprising) wine pairs with jambalaya.… Read more about this episode...

Quick Wine Review - Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 This is a two-minute profile of an individual wine, where Elizabeth breaks down how the wine smells, tastes, feels, and which foods would pair well. The goal is to provide you with the information necessary to make an educated selection in the wine aisle - way beyond what the back label can tell you. If you like this format, PLEASE LET US KNOW! We have plans to publish these quick wine reviews for nearly every wine you can find in your local stores. We will still be publishing the long-form podcast on fun topics like the Top 10 Snobby Wine Terms and How to Speak to a Sommelier, but we will also publish these “Quick Wine Reviews” if you’d like to hear more. Like this? Then, tell the world: Please drop a comment on the Wine For Normal People Blog or Facebook Page. Dig the podcast? Please review us on iTunes and we’ll give you a shout out! Find more wine reviews in the free Hello Vino app (f [...]