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Road Trip time!! We took What to Drink on the road to the Napa Valley to interview industry legends Barbara & Bruce Neyers, owners & founders of Neyers Vineyards! The married duo recounts the story of their journey into the world of wine, starting in the early 1970's in the Napa Valley. All of their wines are delicious and leave you wondering, "Am I drinking Old World (European) wines right now, or could these indeed be Californian?!" The Sage Canyon Red blend is a delicious Rhône-style blend (Carignan, Mourvèdre, & Grenache) & will pair with most dishes, but we eventually singled out roast chicken because the two mentioned the perfect marriage of these two several times. What makes Neyers Sage Canyon Red special: Winemaker Daniel Brunier of Chateauneuf du Pape winery Vieux Télégraphe remarked that the Central Valley of California was not much different in temperature than the Rhone; why couldn't the Neyers' grow their favorite Rhône grapes in California? Bruce and Barbara started purchasing Carignan, Mourvèdre, & other Rhône-style grapes from Central Valley winemakers with specific instructions: 1. the grower must reduce their grape yields to prioritize quality over quantity, and 2. they had to employ Old World winemaking techniques like pigeage (stomping grapes by foot) & stem-inclusion. Bruce's wines are a perfect example that California & the 'New World' can achieve 'Old World' elegance, savoriness, and body! BONUS RECIPE: Barbara's Couscous Salad with Chicken Breast Recipe (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS: 2 cups dried couscous 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half – Sweet 100 and Sungold tomatoes 1-2 Cucumbers, Persian or Armenian — peeled and sliced ¼ to 1/8-inch thick 2 chicken breasts, boned and skinless 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese Fresh basil torn into pieces for garnish Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS: 1 Tablespoon minced shallot 2 Teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice ½ Teaspoon paprika ½ Teaspoon coriander ½ Teaspoon turmeric ½ cup extra virgin olive oil PREPARATION: Cook the chicken breasts on a grill using mesquite charcoal. Cook the couscous as directed on the package. Refrigerate the couscous if not using immediately. Combine the vinaigrette ingredients and set aside. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and then into ½-inch pieces. In a bowl combine the couscous, chicken breasts, chickpeas and vinaigrette. Season with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Serve the couscous with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers on top and garnish with basil and feta cheese. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what2drink/message
In Episode 89 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Bruce Neyers, Owner and Vintner for Neyers Vineyards out of the Pritchard Hill of Napa Valley, CA. This is the 2nd half to my 2 part podcast with Bruce which was first aired on February 11th. If you haven't heard Episode 87, go back and check that out now so you'll be caught up and ready for today's episode. This interview was amazing and it helps when the person you're interviewing is one of the most respected and iconic figures the wine industry has had the privilege of knowing, over nearly 50 years now! In this episode Bruce shares the story of Neyers Vineyards and what it meant to create this brand back in the early 1990's and also those who inspired him to create this brand along the way. Bruce also shares his experiences with Kermit Lynch for 27 years and his wine journal which you can find linked below. Bruce is huge on storytelling and paints such an incredible picture of the life of wine through stories which I know you're going to love! These are just a couple of the things you're going to get to hear in today's episode as Bruce delivers in so many ways and provides an insurmountable amount of value in the process. So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode! Cheers To follow Neyers Vineyards of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to: https://www.instagram.com/neyersvineyards/ https://www.facebook.com/NeyersVineyards/ https://twitter.com/BruceNeyers https://twitter.com/NeyersVineyards To learn more about Bruce's wines, and to sign up to be on Neyers mailing list, head over to: https://store.neyersvineyards.com/Wines To learn more about Bruce's extensive wine journal and all the amazing ways Bruce loves to tell stories, head over to: https://www.neyersvineyards.com/blog/ To learn more about Kermit Lynch and the variety of different wines that you may or may not be familiar with, head over to: https://www.kermitlynch.com/ To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to: www.instagram.com/themrwineguy www.facebook.com/themrwineguy To connect on Linkedin, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gallagher-70637b70/ Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1
In Episode 88 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with my wife Jennifer Gallagher as we shared our thoughts on the Neyers Vineyards, 2017 Left Bank Red Blend out of the Pritchard Hill area of Napa Valley CA by Owner and Vintner, Bruce Neyers. This segment was previously known as my "After Party Pick Of The Week" but after a conversation between Jennifer and I we decided to change the name to "Wine Night Stand, Where Anything Goes." I used to promote Wine Night Stand's when I originally came up with the concept for my Pick of the Week but the meaning behind the name is to love and appreciate wines in the company of family and friends with no strings attached, and no reservations. This is exactly what you can come to expect in these epsiodes as I'm sure you're already aware if you've tuned in! These epsiodes are completely off the cuff and full of so much energy and personality and it should come as no surprise that we've already had a little wine at this point. If you ever have a quesion about wine, or one that pertains to this feature, simply jump on LIVE every Monday evening at 7 o'clock, PST @themrwineguy and we'll go over your question during the podcast. You can also submit questions ahead of time through DM. Also, be sure to check back in this coming Tuesday for the second half of my conversation with Bruce, which you are not going to want to miss. So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode! Cheers To follow Neyers Vineyards of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to: https://www.instagram.com/neyersvineyards/ https://www.facebook.com/NeyersVineyards/ https://twitter.com/BruceNeyers https://twitter.com/NeyersVineyards To learn more about Bruce's wines, and to sign up to be on Neyers mailing list, head over to: https://store.neyersvineyards.com/Wines To learn more about Bruce's extensive wine journal and all the amazing ways Bruce loves to tell stories, head over to: https://www.neyersvineyards.com/blog/ To learn more about Kermit Lynch and the variety of different wines that you may or may not be familiar with, head over to: https://www.kermitlynch.com/ To connect with my wife Jennifer Gallagher on Instagram and to Subscribe to the Conscious State of Mind Podcast, head over to: https://www.instagram.com/iamjengallagher/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-state-of-mind-podcast/id1376841145 To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to: www.instagram.com/themrwineguy www.facebook.com/themrwineguy To connect on Linkedin, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gallagher-70637b70/ Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1
In Episode 87 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Bruce Neyers, Owner and Vintner for Neyers Vineyards out of the Pritchard Hill of Napa Valley, CA. This is a 2 part podcast that will be aired over the next 2 weeks with the first half of my conversation with Bruce releasing today, and the second half releasing on February 18th. This interview was amazing and it helps when the person you're interviewing is one of the most respected and iconic figures the wine industry has had the privilege of knowing, over nearly 50 years now! In this episode Bruce shares the story of his life growing up, his brief career in the military and how that experience led him to Northern California to eventually work in the Napa Valley wine industry. Bruce also shares his experiences at Mayacamas Vineyards and Joseph Phelps Winery and how Joe Phelps made such an impression on him, but also the impression Bruce left on Joe as well. These are just a couple of the things you're going to love about this episode as Bruce delivers in so many ways and provides an insurmountable amount of value in the process. Be sure to check back in next week for the second half of my conversation with Bruce, which you are not going to want to miss. So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode! Cheers To follow Neyers Vineyards of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to: https://www.instagram.com/neyersvineyards/ https://www.facebook.com/NeyersVineyards/ https://twitter.com/BruceNeyers https://twitter.com/NeyersVineyards To learn more about Bruce's wines, and to sign up to be on Neyers mailing list, head over to: https://store.neyersvineyards.com/Wines To learn more about Bruce's extensive wine journal and all the amazing ways Bruce loves to tell stories, head over to: https://www.neyersvineyards.com/blog/ To learn more about Kermit Lynch and the variety of different wines that you may or may not be familiar with, head over to: https://www.kermitlynch.com/ To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to: www.instagram.com/themrwineguy www.facebook.com/themrwineguy To connect on Linkedin, go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gallagher-70637b70/ Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1
Roger Trinchero is the Chairman of Trinchero Family Estates in Napa, Califonia. Roger along with his brother Bob built Sutter Family Winery into one of the largest premium wine companies in the US. Roger introduced the country to White Zinfandel, and the rest they say is history. Trinchero Family Estates is made up of over 45 well known brands including Folie a Deux, Menage a Trois, Neyers, and Joel Gott to mention a few. Roger also launched the family's luxury brand Trinchero Napa Valley. The Grape Nation is powered by Simplecast.
Ehren Jordan is the proprietor of the Failla winery, located in St. Helena, California.
Bruce Neyers of Neyers Vineyards winery in California returns to the show.
Bruce Neyers owns Neyers Vineyards in California with his wife Barbara, and is also National Sales Manager for Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant. Also in this episode, Erin Scala discusses the French Revolution, and what it meant for wine.