Podcasts about silver oak

Haily Sundet, our Froggy Wine Specialist, of Republic National Distributing is back with another episode of Wine Wednesday. Wine Wednesday is sponsored by Bottle Barn Liquors, with 3 Fargo locations. This week's wine: Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker Notes Expressive and lively on the nose, the 2019 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a black cherry and huckleberry aroma laced with dry floral notes. Integrated oak adds a light note of sweet nutmeg to this wine. Ruby in color, it has a fruit-forward entry with silky tannins that builds across the mid-palate and through a long and balanced finish. Structured while still approachable, this wine remains true to the signature Silver Oak winemaking style and will continue to improve through 2047 given proper cellaring conditions. Blend: 76.61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18.13% Merlot, 2.56% Cabernet Franc, 2.32% Petit Verdot, 0.38% Malbec See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil take sweetness to a new level tasting through an Ice Wine, Fortified Syrah, a Port Style wine and a true Port. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Wines this episode:2016 Kestrel Ice Wine ($40 at the winery)2019 Eternal Bliss Fortified Syrah ($54 at the winery)2001 Daniel Gehrs Fireside Port (N/A)10 Year Old Tawny Port from Fonseca Porto (N/A)A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Kestrel Vintners, Naked Wines and Seasons of Coeur d'Alene!Kestrel Vintners: Since 1999, Kestrel Vintners has crafted exceptional wines, blending old-world tradition with modern technique. Experience the unique terroir of their 126-acre estate vineyard. Kestrel Vintners: making great wines accessible to all, every day. Visit kestrelwines.com for more information.Naked Wines: Straight from the winemaker right to your door, premium wine without the premium pricing is what Naked Wines is all about. Save big on wines from the world's best winemakers! Visit https://us.nakedwines.com/winetimefridays to get $100 off your first 6 pack case. With Naked Wines, discovering new wines is truly risk-free!Seasons of Coeur d'Alene: Experience the best of Coeur d'Alene's culinary scene at Seasons, where farm-to-table cuisine meets elegant ambiance. Don't miss their Wine Down Wednesday where all bottled wines are 50% off! Visit https://www.seasonsofcda.com/ for more information or call 208-664-8008And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music. Please visit https://todhornby.com to see what Tod is up to!The CDA Gourmet Wine Words of the Week - VinamorThis word combines "vino" (wine) and "amor" (love), emphasizing the passion and love for wine itself. It's a beautiful choice if you want to highlight the joy and enthusiasm that comes with exploring and savoring great wines.CDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d'Alene, just down the street from Pilgrim's Market, CDA Gourmet offers a diverse mix of flavor enhancing product as well as the tools to make it all happen. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or  call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevatedMentions: Trevor Treller, John and Ken without Ken, KFI AM-640, Tony's On The Lake, Rick Bakas, Silver Oak, For a list of our guests and what they do for Valentines day, please visit our website.Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association Winefest on April 5, 2025.Products used in this episode: The One Wine Glass, Boomerang Two-Step Corkscrew Wine Opener with Built-In Foil Cutter & Bottle Opener and RePour.Some Wines we enjoyed this week: The Butterfly Effect Reserve Shiraz and Chardonnay, Remoissenet Père & Fils Bourgogne, J. Bookwalter Suspense and a whole slew of wines we tried at the Hospice event. Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. You can also “Follow” Phil on Vivino. His profile name is Phil Anderson and will probably “Follow” you back! © 2025 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

In the latest episode of Business of Drinks, we sit down with David Duncan, second-generation proprietor and CEO of Silver Oak, one of Napa's most iconic and beloved wine brands. While many wine businesses have struggled, Silver Oak remains a category leader — balancing legacy with innovation, exclusivity with accessibility, and deep tradition with modern engagement. David shares how Silver Oak has grown its devoted following, cultivated multigenerational brand loyalty, and stayed relevant across evolving consumer preferences. Whether you're building a new beverage brand or strengthening an existing one, this conversation is filled with valuable insights on staying power, strategic growth, and community-building. In this episode, David shares: The power of trust and consistency – How Silver Oak has maintained a devoted customer base for more than 50 years by delivering a reliably high-quality product and never chasing trends. Cultivating brand loyalty through experience – From release-day celebrations that draw hundreds of superfans to exclusive partnerships with fashion designers and luxury luggage brands, Silver Oak has mastered the art of cross-category collaboration. The intersection of exclusivity and accessibility – How Silver Oak sells $1,000 limited-edition wine luggage while also maintaining a connected, engaged presence in social media spaces. How to successfully engage multiple generations – With 40% of its consumers now Gen X, followed by Boomers and Millennials, Silver Oak tailors its messaging and experiences to different audiences while remaining true to its core brand identity. Social media as a community-building tool – Silver Oak's Bottle Stories blog and interactive approach to social media create deep emotional connections with consumers, making them feel like part of the brand's extended family. How to build a business with staying power – David's best advice for drinks entrepreneurs, including why patience, brand authenticity, and long-term vision matter more than short-term pivots. Last Call: With the U.S. Surgeon General's new advisory warning linking alcohol consumption to cancer risk, many in the industry are asking: Is this a turning point for beverage alcohol? Erica and Scott unpack the implications of this advisory — and discuss why the sky is NOT falling for the alcohol industry. Don't miss our next episode, dropping on February 12. For the latest updates, follow us: Business of Drinks: LinkedIn Instagram @bizofdrinks Erica Duecy, co-host:Erica Duecy is founder and co-host of Business of Drinks and one of the drinks industry's most accomplished digital and content strategists. She runs the consultancy and advisory arm of Business of Drinks and has built publishing and marketing programs for Drizly, VinePair, SevenFifty, and other hospitality and drinks tech companies. LinkedIn Instagram @ericaduecy Scott Rosenbaum, co-host:Scott Rosenbaum is co-host of Business of Drinks and a veteran strategist and analyst with deep experience building drinks portfolios. He currently serves as North America Search Manager at Distill Ventures. He was formerly the Vice President of T. Edward Wines & Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor. LinkedIn Caroline Lamb, contributor:Caroline is a producer and on-air contributor at Business of Drinks and a key account sales and marketing specialist at AHD Vintners, a Michigan-based importer and distributor. LinkedIn Instagram @borkaline If you enjoyed the conversation, follow Business of Drinks wherever you're listening, and don't forget to rate and review us. Your support helps us reach more listeners passionate about the drinks industry. Thank you!

In the fall of 2023, I recorded this interview as an oral history video for the Napa Valley Wine Library Association. I didn't get it completed until early summer of last year. It's about time I post it as a podcast! It was a real pleasure to get to know David Duncan, co-owner and CEO of Silver Oak Winery, founded by his father, Ray in 1972. Together, David and I explore the numerous innovations and transformations that have helped solidify Silver Oak's remarkable legacy over the past 50 years. By the end, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for why Silver Oak remains a true icon in both the Napa and Alexander Valleys.  On The Wine Road Podcast is supported by Sonoma Clean Power  The closing music was composed by Marscott Additional music is sourced from APM Music

Bardstown Bourbon Company is known for it's collaboration series. For this week, we taste and review TWO of the newer offerings in this series. The first, Silver Oak, is a collaboration between BBC and Silver Oak Wine makers in California. To make this batch, an eclectic blend of 6 different straight bourbon whiskeys was finished in Silver Oak Cabernet barrels for 17 months. The result...well...you'll have to listen. The second, Amrut, is a collaboration between BBC and the Amrut Distillery which is a famed single malt maker in India. To create to collab, rye was first finished in used Amrut barrels and then blended with bourbon. Do you think we liked this one? Join us this week as we laugh, talk about the holidays, and about a proposed law in Ohio that is nothing short of cringe worthy. To the finish we go! -------------------------- Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/themashupky FB: https://www.facebook.com/themashupky TW: https://twitter.com/themashupky Partnership(s) Visit Bourbonoutfitter.com and enter code THEMASHUP for a special discount or visit bourbonoutfitter.com/THEMASHUP Visit https://woodworkcollective.shop and enter code MASHUP for a 15% discount on your order Music: All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman Thank you so much for listening!

GUEST LINE-UP: Emma Swain – CEO, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery David Duncan - Proprietor/Chairman & CEO, Silver Oak | Twomey | Ovid | Timeless | Prince Hill If yo u cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Silver Oak Cellars was founded by two people on a handshake in 1972. Ray Twomey Duncan was a visionary Colorado entrepreneur who saw potential investing in California farmland to grow grapes. Justin Meyer was a winemaker and Christian Brothers member. They built a legendary wine focused solely on Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley and Napa. Ray's son, David Duncan, CEO since 2002, continues the legacy and has led expansion with Twomey Winery to focus on Pinot Noir and OVID Napa Valley.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Steve, Darren & Clayton try Bardstown Bourbon Company's new Silver Oak Collaboration. TBD music is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).   Important Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theabvnetwork Our Events Page: bourbonpalooza.com Check us out at: abvnetwork.com. The ABV Barrel Shop: abvbarrelshop.com   Join the revolution by adding #ABVNetworkCrew to your profile on social media.

In this special Season Nine Preview, we're excited to dive into a new theme: Modern Classics. This season, we'll explore films from the last 20 years and ask the important question: Do they belong in the 21st-century canon?  From Oppenheimer to Everything Everywhere All at Once, we're covering the best cinema has offered in recent decades. Join us as we dissect these films, their cultural impact, and why they've earned a place in our modern-day classics list. This episode also includes a detailed review of Bardstown Bourbon Company Collaborative Series Silver Oak Bourbon—a whiskey you won't want to miss. Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Film & Whiskey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord server!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.filmwhiskey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk (and sing) with Norm Peters, the Vineyard Director at Silver Oak (and Twomey) Wine Estates. With over two decades of experience in viticulture and vineyard management, Norm brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the world of wine. From his early beginnings at Poppycock Vineyards (and elementary education before that!) to his current role at Silver Oak & Twomey, Norm has been at the forefront of sustainable farming, vineyard innovation, and quality grape production for several years.Norm's impressive career includes leadership roles at Trinchero Family Estates and The Wine Group, where he implemented technologies like autonomous tractors and vineyard mechanization, as well as many sustainability measures. As an adjunct assistant professor at Saint Mary's College of California, he has also shared his passion for viticulture and enology with aspiring wine professionals.In this episode, we'll delve into Norm's journey through the vineyards, exploring the intricate details of vineyard operations and the impact of viticulture on winemaking. Discover how sound vineyard practices and a commitment to excellence in managing a staff have shaped some of the finest wineries in the industry.Chapters:00:21 Hosts' Personal Vineyard Stories06:55 Interview with Norm Peters Begins07:13 Norm Peters' Background and Career Journey12:22 Insights on Viticulture and Vineyard Management22:39 Challenges and Innovations in Vineyard Operations27:16 Global Challenges in Agriculture27:42 Human Capital and Sustainability in Vineyards29:15 Balancing Sustainability Practices31:56 Ensuring Worker Well-being37:35 Quality Control in Winemaking42:24 Tasting and Picking Grapes45:50 Personal Reflections and Wine Preferences48:06 Country Music and Wine50:21 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Skyler Weekes, Mary Gorman McAdams, Nick King, Bartholomew Broadbent, Nick Jackson, Dillon Sykes, Mark Bell, David Keck, John Szabo, Channing Frye, Jay Hack, Julia Harding, Austin Hope, Michael Minnillo, Jermaine Stone, Jim Madsen, Santiago Archaval, Tom Smith, Sebastian Lowa, Matthew Crafton, Tony Parker, Andrew Caillard, Mike Veseth, Madeline Puckette, John Olney, Matthew Kaner, Amelia Singer, Chess Martin, and more!

Patrick Davis is returning to Northern California for SIP - Songwriters in Paradise 2024. You may have caught him on my podcast last year, and it's a real pleasure to catch up with him again to chat about Songwriters in Paradise 2024 in Napa, very soon April 18th-21st, then Healdsburg, Sonoma County  July 23rd – 28 at special wineries in each region. Patrick Davis is a talented performer. He's a prolific writer, travels quite a bit, and likes to be so surrounded by his friends. Together they put on a great show with humorous jabs and banter between songs. It's evident, these Songwriters in Paradise love being part of SIP shows in Napa and Healdsburg. It's one of those Not To Be Missed events. During this interview, Patrick gets into much more detail about Songwriters in Paradise 2024. songwritersinparadise.com On The Wine Road Podcast is sponsored by Sonoma Clean Power

During this episode of ROCKnVINO, hosts Coco and Michelle welcome back Patrick Davis, Founder of Songwriters in Paradise, a series of intimate songwriter showcases in the round where each songwriter shares the stories behind the songs, all paired with delicious food and wine. This year, the series returns to both Napa County and Sonoma County.    SIP Napa is happening April 18th through April 21st with showcases at Alpha Omega, Charles Krug, Silver Oak, and Brasswood wineries. Artists such as Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Channing Wilson, and Marc Broussard take turns performing songs and chatting about their music.   Then SIP comes back to Healdsburg from July 24th through July 27th with showcases at Banshee, Robert Young, Bricoleur and La Crema wineries. New to Songwriters in Paradise this time is Shawn Mullins, who wrote hits including Lullaby, Shimmer, and Beautiful Wreck. Also performing is multi Grammy winner Dan Tyminski (probably best known as the singing voice of George Clooney's character in O Brother Where Art Thou), and Kim Richey. You can get tickets for a single day, or passes for the whole weekend. Learn more at songwritersinparadise.com.   ROCKnVINO is sponsored by American AgCredit.  

To give their customers the ability to trade up and a broader selection than what's inside their 1,900+ grocery stores, Albertsons Companies have launched Vine & Cellar. Curtis Mann, MW, Group VP of Alcohol, discusses the greater selection, wine description and storytelling, and flexibility Albertsons has with Vine & Cellar to complement their in-store offerings. Detailed Show Notes: Curtis' backgroundWorked at IRI / Circana (database of retail scan data)Worked in retail wine stores and restaurantsWas head of beverages at Raley's (grocery) before AlbertsonsAlbertsons Companies1,900 stores that sell wineA lot of value wine, some specialty stores (e.g., Pavilions, Hagens) sell fine wineWest Coast - more domestic (~40% import, 60% domestic), East Coast - more importsVine & Cellar (“V&C”) online wine storeWine only now, no beer & spirits yetCA only now will expand to others (e.g., WA, IL)Extension on top of the grocery store websiteHas a larger selection of wines (2,300 items vs. average 800-1,000 at typical stores, up to 1,500 at some stores) - e.g., Super 2nd Bordeaux, allocated CA Pinot NoirWines are only available to ship via UPS (vs. in-store pickup or delivery)Can use the same checkout process for groceries and V&CBenefits for consumers of V&CCurated wine selections that are representative of their regionsBuy groceries and V&C wines and checkout togetherMore flexibility - can do wine dinners, in-store tastings, wine clubsGoals of V&CLet customers continue to explore and trade up on wines and not trade out of AlbertsonsDon't cannibalize in-store, but more add-on, incremental purchasesCapture a portion of the wine DTC marketOnline vs. in-store buyingMore imported wines onlineBroader selections vs more volume of the same wines in-storeAvg bottle price is $10 higher on V&C than highest in-store~½ V&C customers buying iconic wines (e.g., Silver Oak), ~½ exploring (e.g., Burgundies in the $50-100 range)V&C customer is both existing Albertsons and some new customersYou can put a lot more details/descriptors of wines onlineOnline buys in 6 or 12 packs to economize on shippingMarketing V&CQR codes inside storesVinecellar.comSome ads on the website, V&C wines come up during a search for wines if they are not offered in-storeEvents / PRNapa Safeway has V&C featured wines in-storeSome paid search, Wine-SearcherLoyalty programs - now Albertsons customers get promo codes for V&CWine trends - less high-end wines, people focused on value / high QPR Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 177 - Father's Day Show with Nate Weis of Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey Cellars by Michelle Mandro

Barry, Moret & Dan. Moret Brealynn from Morét-Brealynn Wines is our guest on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Barry Herbst is also in today from Bottle Barn, to describe their current Rosé promotion. Moret started working in a tasting room and noticed that there was more to wine than just that. So she started taking classes in winemaking, first at Santa Rosa Junior College. She interned at the SF Chronicle wine competition. She went from Silver Oak to Kosta Browne working on promotions, tastings and shipping wine. This was her first exposure to production. At Silver Oak everyone is a specialist but at KB people wear different hats so she learned a lot of different jobs. See this page of the Morét-Brealynn website for her whole story. The winery also supports animal shelters. In her career before wine Moret was Teen Center director for the city of Davis, in charge of park activities for teens, which is the job that later brought her to Sonoma County. Dan's cellar wine of the week, Baileyana 2013 Chardonnay. Dan Berger's cellar wine this week is a 2013 Baileyana Chardonnay that was made to have good acidity. It has been in a good cellar at a steady 55 degrees too, so it is in great condition. Stray Cats They taste the Morét-Brealynn 100% Muscadelle called Stray Cats. The fruit comes from the Sonoma Valley. There is a case on sale at Bottle Barn now. Dan mentions that Muscadelle is usually blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon to make a white Bordeaux blend. Dan has never seen it before all alone, as a varietal. The orange kitty on the label is her cat Simba. Next they taste two Rosés, a 2021 and 2022, and she describes her process of making each one. Moret compares them to sisters. They were both bottled in December in neutral barrels, but they come from different vineyards. Barry Herbst describes how Bottle Barn's Rosé season is starting now, at the store. Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online for the coolest bargains on wine, beer and spirits. The last two tastings are her two Pinot Noirs. They are made with 60% new French oak, 30% whole cluster. It has got some pretty high ratings. All of the Morét-Brealynn wines have screw caps, which everyone agrees is more and more popular. Dan mentions that we only have about a 10-year history of aging big red wines with screw caps, and it will take 10 or 20 more years to reach the 30-year threshold.

Is wine now part of an American lifestyle? As Wine, Behind the Curtain begins to shift the discussion from science to business, in our fourth live session, we will examine the key factors in building a wine brand, the evolving role of wine experts, and what “brand experience” can mean in the wine industry. Join moderator and Notre Dame Professor Joe Sweeney from Mendoza College of Business, in a discussion of all things wine marketing with Andrew Waterhouse ‘77, the director of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at UC Davis, and David R. Duncan ‘88, Proprietor/Chairman & CEO of Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars.Featured Speakers:Andrew Waterhouse ‘77, Director of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine & Food Science at UC-DavisJoe Sweeney, Academic Director of the MBA Programs; Assistant Teaching Professor Management & Organization at the University of Notre DameDavid R. Duncan ‘88, Proprietor/Chairman & CEO of Silver Oak and Twomey CellarsThanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

In this week's episode, Andy interviews Kyle Kuyat, VP of Business Development and part of the recruiting team at Silver Oak, about why financial advisors switch companies and the process of switching. They discuss the different options available for financial advisors, such as wirehouses, banks, and independent broker-dealers, and how the industry has changed due to mergers and acquisitions. They also emphasize the importance of finding the right fit for both the advisor and the company, cautioning against the potential pitfalls of switching companies. This episode has a TON of practical advice for financial advisors considering a switch.

David Duncan, CEO of Silver Oak Cellars, joins Sandra and Sandy on the podcast today to discuss the art, science, and risks of winemaking. Their conversation covers topics such as the difficulties associated with winemaking, the risks involved, and the sustainable practices and technological advancements that are shaping the industry. David shares his family's entrepreneurial background, recounts how he was drawn to the farming aspect of winemaking, and describes the process of making wine, from planting vines to releasing a new vintage.  The episode also explores the attraction of risk-taking and adrenaline, as David, a successful winemaker, stage musician, and philanthropist, shares his thoughts on how he manages risk-taking in both his personal and professional life. He and our hosts then touch on the duality of risk-takers - their ability to focus on risk-taking while also being able to detach themselves from it -  as well as the importance of building resilience and adapting to change. In addition to providing a fascinating exploration into the world of winemaking, today's episode offers a unique perspective on risk-taking, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in thriving, as David does, at the intersection of tradition and innovation. The Finer Details of this Episode: The challenges of owning and operating a winery The risks associated with winemaking Silver Oak Winery The process of making wine David's background and how he got involved in the family business Silver Oak's commitment to sustainability David's love for music and being in the band Forms of risk-taking The duality of people who intensely focus on risk-taking  David's album "Bacon, Butter & Salt" The philanthropic work of risk-takers Building resilience Wine as a bridge between tradition and innovation The elevating impact of  the addition of fine wine to any meal Quotes: "Making high quality wine is a difficult business that combines both art and science." "The farming part of the wine business is what attracted me." "I'm more of a business person, and I've gotten a lot of experience now." "We think today that we use about 30% of the water that we did ten or 15 years ago."  "We welcome rain all the time." "You have a little bit of an attraction to adrenaline and risk-taking in general as well." "Well, risk-taking comes in many forms, and getting up in front of a huge crowd of people as a musician is certainly one of them." "They've got this sort of juxtaposition of intense focus on the risk, but at the same time detaching from it." "And I think people who deal with risk on a basis all the time, their ability to roll with the punches and not let it take you down gets refined, and they get to be experts at that, whether you're a bull rider or a mountain skier or mountain climber." "So you're not only a successful winemaker and a musician... But one of the great things, David, I like about you is that you believe in philanthropy and you do a lot of philanthropic work..." "Silver Oak in particular has become a family tradition... that's been really gratifying to see." "Good wine will go good on cornflakes, too, right?" Links: The Adrenaline Zone Homepage The Adrenaline Zone on Instagram The Adrenaline Zone on Twitter The Adrenaline Zone on TikTok Silver Oak Homepage

Tune in for Episode 39 where Hillary and Chris venture to Oakville where they are joined by the VP of wine growing at Silver Oak, Nate Weis. The group enjoyed a 2020 Twoney Sauvignon Blanc and the newly released 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. Memories were shared while reviewing the November 2022 and November 2014 police logs of St. Helena. Highlights of the episode include wild roving packs of coyotes, a beginners guide to barrel making, the inclusivity of Napa Valley, and sheep that earn their keep. Enjoy this fun filled episode while learning more about this household name. 

As a lifelong hunter, David Duncan, CEO & Proprietor of Silver Oak in Napa Valley, has a keen appreciation for nature. This has driven David and Silver Oak to pursue many sustainability investments, including being the 1st existing winery and new build winery to be LEED Platinum certified and be at the forefront of energy efficiency for the last 20 years. From solar panels to using waste heat to get water up to sanitization temperatures, David dives into the details of Silver Oak's sustainability efforts and how they think about them in terms of long-term return on investment. Detailed Show Notes: Silver Oak's background - founded in 1972Two wineries - Oakville (Napa) and Alexander Valley (Sonoma)~100k cases/year~700 acres of vineyards, ~75% estate owned fruitFour wine brands total, and Oak Cooperage in MissouriSustainability efforts began in the vineyards in the late 90s, and early 2000sOakville winery2006 dumpster fire burnt the winery downWanted to do the right thing in re-building (2008)Installed solar panels and became 1st LEED Platinum winery (existing building)They looked at LED lighting, but it was 3x as expensive at the timeAlexander Valley wineryBuilt in 2014, 1st LEED Platinum winery (new build)A “living building,” which is mostly energy and water useUses ~1 gallon of water per gallon of wine vs. ~7 gallons of water as the industry averageGenerates 105% of annual electric usageAll LED lighting, which is now more cost-effectiveAmmonia chiller for glycol cooling to keep tanks cool - was old-school technology in the 30s and 40s; new technology is very efficientSanitation water uses solar power to heat to 105F, then waste heat from the cooling system adds 10-15F; the rest of the heating uses electricityIt has a 3-4 month peak season (harvest) where electric usage is higher and sometimes pulls from the electric grid; it has a small battery system but not a large oneUsed recycled materials, which reduced painting needsWorking towards LEED certification for other wineriesVineyards - moving towards electric tractors, but haven't bought one yetCooperage - burns scrap wood to bend barrels instead of natural gasROI for sustainability2.5-year payback for Alexander Valley solar system - highest of all investmentsIt looks at the “life cost of building” to calculate ROI, a long-term evaluation - the long-term view matches the long-term production cycle (5 years to produce Silver Oak)No set target IRR cutoff, but ~5-year payback is the approximate cutoffLooks at the impact on employees, which they call “The Whole Bunch” like a bunch of grapes, and assesses the safety of workersHighest payback investments - solar panels and water use to treat barrels using recycled waterSustainability also improves quality - e.g., minimizing water use in vineyardsBarriers to making sustainability investments are often due to 1 chance a year to make changes; Silver Oak does small trials on 1-2 acres to evaluateShares learnings w/ the industry - gives many tours of winery and vineyards, interviews, seminars and conferences, works w/ UC DavisAlso improving packagingMoving towards a lighter glassThey used to send empty bottles to Canada to decorate and then ship them back to CA to fill. For the 1st time in 25 years, Silver Oak Napa Valley will have a paper label to avoid this environmental impact Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue the series today in the company Nate Weis of Silver Oak Cellars ​ 00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:08) People at Silver Oak Cellars (00:02:34) Nate Weis origin Story (00:06:00) Napa Valley culture (00:08:30) Mentors (00:14:15) Collaboration and competition (00:19:10) Abstinence (00:21:50) Property virtual tour (00:26:40) California Geology (00:32:20) Viticulture (00:36:50) Premiere Napa 2023 If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/491 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil are reminded of how much MORE Sommelier's know about wine than the rest of us! Sam Lange, the Sommelier at Beverly's Restaurant at The Coeur d'Alene Resort, is our guest, this week and he nails a blind taste of a surprise wine we brought for him. He also brings three incredible Zinfandel's in honor of International Zinfandel Day, describes how they needed to pivot during a recent wine dinner and lobs up a perfect opportunity for us to mention the upcoming Apple Cup episode. Oh, and we added one more level to our Wine Time Fridays rating system!#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #AmberFauxPasWines this episode: - - 2019 Chappellet Grower Collection Pinot Noir, Apple Lane Vineyard

Five influential members from Make Americans Free Again join a panel discussion to discuss how MAFA is storming the country. This bi-partisan group is determine to build America's strongest action network consisting of at least 80 million people who are unrelenting in protecting our country from tyranny to preserve freedom for future generations. You can join this important cause at https://MakeAmericansFreeAgain.com/     Please help us fight for Freedom of Speech, consider donating @ givesendgo.com/DefendingFreeSpeech Important Proven Solutions to Keep from Getting Sick Even if you Received the mRNA Shot Protect your family and your assets with Silver & Gold - Contact info@milesfranklin.com, tell them "Sarah sent you" and receive excellent service and the lowest prices in the country, guaranteed! MUSIC CREDITS: "Inspiring Monologue" and "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio   See video on Bitchute | Rumble | Odysee | Freedom.Social | SarahWestall.tv       Note: Securities and advisory services offered through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.  F3 Advisors, LLC and the Silver Oak companies are not affiliates.

Five influential members from Make Americans Free Again join a panel discussion to discuss how MAFA is storming the country. This bi-partisan group is determine to build America's strongest action network consisting of at least 80 million people who are unrelenting in protecting our country from tyranny to preserve freedom for future generations. You can join this important cause at https://MakeAmericansFreeAgain.com/       Please help us fight for Freedom of Speech, consider donating @ givesendgo.com/DefendingFreeSpeech Important Proven Solutions to Keep from Getting Sick Even if you Received the mRNA Shot Protect your family and your assets with Silver & Gold - Contact info@milesfranklin.com, tell them "Sarah sent you" and receive excellent service and the lowest prices in the country, guaranteed! MUSIC CREDITS: "Inspiring Monologue" and "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio     See video on Bitchute | Rumble | Odysee | Freedom.Social | SarahWestall.tv       Note: Securities and advisory services offered through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.  F3 Advisors, LLC and the Silver Oak companies are not affiliates.

Have you ever pictured yourself coming home at the end of your work day with mud-stained boots from working in a vineyard, or red wine stains on your shirt after shoveling grapes in a winery?  Well if getting your hands dirty speaks to you, then strap your hat on for today's episode.  Our guest is Nate Weis, the VP of Winegrowing and a winemaker at the prestigious Silver Oak Winery and Twomey Cellars.  He will give you a sense of what it's like to work in the vineyard and in the wine cellar, from entry level jobs to being the boss.  So, if you want a peek behind the curtain to learn about jobs that take wine from grapes to glass this show is for you. Resources: Book a private career coaching session with Karen Wetzel at https://go.oncehub.com/KarenWetzel Receive a 5% discount on any Napa Valley Wine Academy classes, including WSET.  Register for your course at www.napavalleywineacademy and use promo-code NVWApodcast Sign up for our newsletter at https://go.napavalleywineacademy.com/wine-news-that-educates to learn about upcoming events, new courses and free webinars Silver Oak : https://silveroak.com/   Twomey :  https://twomey.com/

Inside Winemaking:  https://www.insidewinemaking.com/Jim Duane Naked Wines:  https://us.nakedwines.com/producers/jim-duaneSeavey Vineyards:  https://www.seaveyvineyard.com/Terratorium Wines:  https://www.terratoriumwines.com/Complant Wine: https://complantwine.com/Daniel Baron:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_BaronDaniel Baron Naked Wines:  https://us.nakedwines.com/producers/daniel-baronSilver Oak Cellars:  https://silveroak.com/Twomey Cellars:  https://twomey.com/Dominus Estate:  https://www.dominusestate.com/

Disney H2O Glow After Hours Returns this Summer to Typhoon LagoonA new H20 Glow After Hours is coming to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. The fun-filled after-hours event returns on Memorial Day Weekend.Guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels as well as Shades of Green can purchase tickets to H2O Glow right now, with tickets going on sale to the general public on April 1. There is limited capacity, so if you're interested in going, don't delay.The after-hours party features vibrant décor, high-energy DJ dance parties, exclusive glow-themed menu offerings and more. Attendees receive a glowing wristband and tasty snacks like popcorn and select ice-cream treats to enjoy throughout the evening.Disney H20 Glow After Hours takes place between 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. every Saturday night from May 28 to August 27, giving Guests three glowing hours in the water park after gates close. Guests with tickets for the exclusive party can even enter Typhoon Lagoon as early as 6 p.m.-- Eggstravaganza at Disneyland ResortCelebrate the springtime Easter tradition of Eggstravaganza — a special “egg” hunt throughout the Disneyland Resort from March 31 to April 17, 2022.To take part you buy a game board and stickers for $9.99* (plus tax) at select shops throughout Disneyland Resort. There are three different game boards, depending on where you want to play: one each at Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and at Downtown Disney District.Explore for special hidden “eggs” painted as Disney characters, then check off your discoveries by placing the corresponding sticker on the themed Eggstravaganza game board.Whether they choose to hunt for eggs or not, you can return their game board to collect your rewards – one of six collectible eggs! Redemption locations include Plaza Point at Disneyland Park, Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park, and Disney's Pin Traders and World of Disney at Downtown Disney District, while supplies last. --New Merchandise Location, Treasures of Xandar, Coming to Wonders of Xandar pavilion at EPCOTNew details have been released about the EPCOT's first other-world pavilion, the Wonders of Xandar pavilion, part of the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy addition. Treasures of Xandar will be a merchandise shop operated by “The Broker,” a proud Xandarian who is bringing his locally-famous shop to EPCOT. This out-of-this-galaxy shop will feature treasures acquired during travels across the galaxy, as well as items that pay tribute to the planet Xandar and the Guardians of the Galaxy.--Discover the Magic of Our Planet During Earth Week Celebration at Disney's Animal Kingdom ParkFrom April 18-24 you can connect with the magic of nature through family-friendly experiences and special offerings at Animal Kingdom Park. Learn more about animal species the Disney Conservation Fund is working to protect. Try your hand at drawing as Disney artists at The Animation Experience guide you step by step to bring your favorite Disney characters to life using real animals for inspiration. Each animal represents some of the amazing stories of conservation work Disney is doing around the world. There is also a limited-time Wilderness Explorer activity that rewards Guests with an Earth Day Nature badge. On Discovery Island, watch for a special Disney Character Cruise on Discovery River. And throughout the park, Disney PhotoPass magic will have new frames featuring Wall-E and Eve from “Wall-E.” A limited-edition Earth Day 2022 trading pin is also available along with other specialty merchandise and custom food and drinks. --New Bookable Experiences at the Hotels of the Disneyland ResortNew limited-time offerings bring a taste of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival to two Disneyland hotels with new seminars, tastings and more.Education and Tasting Seminars - April 19Learn from industry experts during an educational tasting seminar at the Grand Californian Craftsman Bar.Winemaker Reception – April 6Enjoy an exclusive Winemaker Reception at the Rose Court Garden at the Disneyland Hotel, with tastings of acclaimed wines from Silver Oak and Twomey.--Upcoming Refurbishments at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and Disney's Vero Beach ResortThe high Rock Springs Pool and On the Rocks Pool Bar at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will be unavailable from January through late March 2023 while the pool undergoes refurbishment. The lobby at Disney's Vero Beach Resort will undergo a refurbishment from mid-April through late May 2022. During this time, the lobby will remain operational and Cast Members will be present to help direct Guests to the check-in location.--Thank You for Listening to the Disney Travel PodcastThank you very much for listening to this episode, Amelia and I hope that you enjoyed it. If you did, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes (or on whichever app you choose to listen). A brief review about what you liked most about an episode truly helps to keep the show going by exposing it to new listeners. We look forward to continue producing new episodes each week.Sharing the podcast with your friends and on social media is also extremely helpful and very much appreciated.Shop 1923 Main StreetFeel free to visit our 1923 Main Street® Disney merchandise shop where we have hundreds of unique and original Disney-inspired t-shirts, leggings, clothing, mugs, phone cases and much more. You'll find everything from 1923 Main Street logo merchandise to custom created authentic Disney-inspired originals, including lots of great patterns for leggings and other items.Contact 1923 Main StreetThank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas for future episodes.Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and have a magical day!Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

In today's episode we talk with Billy Hopkins,  President of Silver Oak Securities. Billy started Silver Oak in 1999, today there are over 157 professionals at the firm and we are growing rapidly. We created the podcast to serve financial professionals and share the roadmap that can transition them to the next phase of their career and personal life. Topics We Cover Include:What the Blueprint Podcast stands for and how we serve financial professionals.The start of Silver Oak.The opportunity for today's advisors with over 20 million "millionaires" in America.What's to come on the show!Learn More About BlueprintLearn More About Silver OakSecurities and Registered Investment Advisory Services offered through Silver Oak Securities, Inc. Member FINRA / SIPC.

If yo u cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Jeff mangahas - Vp Of Winemaking, Williams Selyem WineryDavid Duncan - Ceo, Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars

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This episode features an interview with David Duncan, Owner & CEO of Silver Oak Cellars and Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier. In this episode, they talk about cultivating traditions, meeting guests in the moment, and being the ambassador to a joyful experience.Quotes*“My favorite wine descriptor is trust. What we focus on with our entire team is a consistent experience and a great bottle of wine that people can come back to and enjoy again and again.” - David Duncan*“I'm in service to the customer who's buying the wine and investing in spending their time in my presence, creating that moment, reading what their needs are. But I'm also in service to the wineries and winemakers. They are the artisans. They are the preservers of open space and agricultural land and tradition.” - Andrea RobinsonTime Stamps*[7:15] Creating a moment for the customer*[8:55] Aligning employees to provide a great CX*[14:05] How sustainability as part of CX pays off*[20:22] Encouraging customers to expand their horizons*[22:01] Pivoting with changing tastes*[27.45] Offering diversity initiatives*[30:11] How the pandemic has changed customer interactions*[36:16] Measuring customer satisfactionBioDavid owns four brands: Silver Oak Cellars, Twomey Cellars, OVID Napa Valley and Timeless Napa Valley. Silver Oak's new winery in the Alexander Valley is first in the world to achieve net positive energy, net positive water status and earn LEED (Leader in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification.Andrea is one of only 28 women in the world to hold the title of Master Sommelier. She's a best-selling author, holds 3 James Beard awards and developed a game-changing line of stemware called The ONE.Thank you to our friendsThis episode is brought to you by IBM. If you are responsible for Customer Experience, they've created a White Paper just for you. In the CX North Star Report, you can learn more about how to activate your CX vision. Download it hereLinks:Connect with David on LinkedInFollow David on TwitterCheck out Silver Oak CellarsConnect with Andrea on LinkedInFollow Andrea on TwitterCheck out Andrea's WebsiteConnect with Phil on LinkedInFollow Phil on Twitter

In 1972, the Duncan family set out to try their hand at winemaking; I think it worked. Meet Matt Duncan, 3rd generation owner of Silver Oak Cellars..yes, the famed Silver Oak. His insights and understanding of the winery and the trade are inspirational. Have a listen.

With values and attitudes formed around the turn of the 21st century, Millennials want fulfilling careers, are more into environmental and social causes, and grew up in the social media era.  Damien Wilson, Hamel Family Chair of Wine Business at Sonoma State University, explains who Millennials are, what drives their buying habits, and the brand loyalty of the group.  This is the first part of a two-part series on marketing to Millennials. Detailed Show Notes: Damien's backgroundMid 1980's - worked in grocery retail in wine & spiritsEarly 1990's - worked in hospitality as a wine stewardMid 1990'swine sales repCompleted 4 degrees in the wine business2007 - left the University of South Australia and Australia overall with a Ph.D. in Wine BusinessResearch areas include: History and usage of screw caps and natural corkConsumer behavior - consumption patterns that lead to wine consumptionDigital marketing, tourismDefining MillennialsGenerational cohorts - they may change their name as certain experiences become the dominant characteristic of their valuesEach cohort is distinct because of their experiences, which have information and directive influencesE.g., Silent (formerly Great) Generation - values were set during war yearsBaby Boomers - the boom in population growth post-warGen X (used to be called latch key generation)Gen Z (1997 onwards) - have no real memory of September 11th (2001), were initially called the “i -generation” because they were attached to their iPhonesMillennialsOriginally set from the late '70s (as early as 1976) to the early 80s birth years Current definition (from Pew Research Center and Brookings Institute) - 1981 - 1996Attitudes and values formed during the decades around the turn of the 21st century (1990s-2000s)Millennial Values and AttitudesWant a fulfilling career vs. a stable or secure careerExhibit stronger support for social and environmental issuesHave the largest perceptual gap of their long-term vision vs. their initial reality - they had huge expectations of adulthood and were hit with reality (you start at the bottom) and the Global Financial CrisisLived in the social media era - see the extremes (people curated perfect lives)Millennial Wine BuyingWine buying is tightly correlated with economic statusGenerational buyingSilent Generation - marked by frugality, drank less wine because it was more expensiveBaby Boomers - expressed interest in wine and shares with others, have been the driver behind the recent success of the wine industry, wine as a relatively inexpensive way to show success and luxury (e.g., Silver Oak success)Gen X - eschews traditional brands, tried different things (e.g., led to the Rhone Rangers movement)Millennials -focus more on enjoyment and the collective vision of what wine means for their generationwant individualism, but also consume brands that are more representative of their groupHumor, innovative approaches, bohemian, off-kilter brands can be successfulWilling to accept something that reflects values and intent, even if not total wine specific, whereas the prior generation was more focused on the wine itself)Receptive to sales and marketing messages as long as it is authentic to the brandBuying pattern formative period in teen and early adult years, particularly for aesthetic consumption and will likely persist over timeMillennial brand loyaltyBrand loyalty starts with awareness - awareness of anything trumps lack of awareness which makes consumers start with a degree of brand loyaltyThe pattern is repeated until people gain more comfort with products and they move to brand extensionsNew wine consumers (e.g., Millennials) are still new to the category, still just learning what wine isProud of and support brands that support them (e.g., Supreme - streetwear); wines they drink are wines that support them and have brand loyalty to them (e.g., Buena Vista, Chateau Diana)Perception of brand loyalty may be due to low wine club signup rateMillennial wine spending habitsSpend 2x more than the grocery store average on wineHighest spend per unit of any generation (high $20s - low $30s/bottle)$10-15/bottle is the sweet spot in grocery/retailAwareness key to buying wineNapa has the greatest awareness of any US wine-growing region, which helpsIconic wines to still do well due to brand awareness

Bonny Meyer,  was a founder of Silver Oak Cellars where she and her late husband, Justin, grew Silver Oak from a dream to a world-class producer of Cabernet Sauvignon.     Bonny is now a committed 100% regenerative investor and a strategic philanthropist.   Bonny targets programs that empower at risk adolescents and adults. By empowering people with the resources, tools and personal skills to thrive in today's society.   She is now Principal of Meyer Family Enterprises and the author of the award-winning memoir, Perfectly Paired: The Love Affair Behind Silver Oak Cellars.

A tale of two wineries, and interview with Nate Weis, winemaker, Silver Oak Winery. ON THE ROAD with Chuck Cramer, is about CA’s cool aspirational lifestyle, and awesome wines. Hosted by Chuck Cramer, a CA 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 wine, chatting along the way with key influencers in the trade who make it all happen. This weeks’ episode includes an interview with Nate Weis, Silver Oak Winery. 

Bonny Meyer is the Principal of Meyer Family Enterprises, an investment company dedicated to the regeneration of the planet and society. After selling Silver Oak Cellars in 2001, Bonny is now a partner in Meyer Family Cellars, a winery run by her son, Matt, and daughter-in-law, Karen. She’s the author of the memoir: PERFECTLY PAIRED The Love Affair Behind Silver Oak Cellars.Visit Bonny's website BonnyMeyer.com to learn more. Connect with her on Facebook.

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 .

About Perfectly PairedA moving, behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of Napa Valley’s most legendary wineries, Silver Oak Cellars. Bonny Meyer, co-founder and wife of wine legend Justin Meyer, provides an intimate portrayal of the love affair that infused Silver Oak’s magical cabernet. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthmatters.substack.com

Bonny Meyer began thinking and writing about the nature of love when she was fifteen. She met her husband Justin shortly after she turned eighteen at his 29th birthday party. They spent that evening playing music together igniting the love affair that changed their lives and ultimately spawned Silver Oak Cellars. Napa Valley vintners, inspired by the extraordinary success and reputation of Silver Oak Cabernets focused more and more on that variety. Today, Cabernet is considered the king of the Napa Valley red wines with some bottles commanding as much as $1,000. Its flavor profile displays a wide variety of black fruits, including currant, cherry and plum, often showing notes of spice from American or French oak barrel aging. It pairs beautifully with robust red meat dishes such as game, lamb, aged steaks, cheeses, and love. ​After establishing and growing Silver Oak and the unexpected death of Justin, Bonny devoted her attention to addressing world environmental, social, and economic challenges by financially supporting social ventures. She has been acknowledged by Forbes Magazine and the financial industry as a pioneer of impact and regenerative investing. After years of encouragement to write about their love affair, she decided to share the story of how she and Justin met, fell in love, and created a business and wines infused with their values and love for one another. Today, Bonny Meyer is the Principal of Meyer Family Enterprises, an investment company dedicated to the regeneration of the planet and society. After selling Silver Oak Cellars in 2001, Bonny is now a partner in Meyer Family Cellars, a winery run by her son, Matt, and daughter-in-law, Karen. Bonny lives in the old redwood farmhouse surrounded by Cabernet vines in the middle of the Napa Valley where she and her beloved, Justin, raised their family.  

Learn why Silver Oak is a rare proponent of American oak barrels for their fine wines, though many in Napa agree to disagree.Purchase Silver Oak Wines: https://oakvillegrocery.com/shop/wines?cat=1934&product_list_limit=100&winery=18798Watch or Listen!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jcblivePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jcb-live/id1519075125

In her moving new book, Perfectly Paired: The Love Affair Behind Silver Oak Cellars (May 2020), Bonny Meyer, beloved co-founder of Silver Oak Cellars, begins with the idea of “alchemy,” which she defines as “the powerful transformation from something ordinary into something extraordinary.” Such was her life, in love and wine, as she and her husband followed their dreams and started the iconic Silver Oak winery. Through a heart-felt exploration of her life, Meyer weaves her beautiful story of love and loss, passion and grief, set in the romantic era of Napa Valley as it rose to world-renowned fame in the latter half of the century. Through short chapters that move back and forth in time, she begins with the tragedy of her husband's death and then takes the reader on the journey of their life together. Bonny met Justin, a monk and accidental winemaker, at UC Davis. For the next thirty years, they raised a family alongside owning and establishing two wineries. The first vintage of Silver Oak was crushed the week they were married, and their son was born the same week they purchased Franciscan Winery. From there, every step of their family life was intricately intertwined with wine. In the golden years of Napa Valley, a young winemaker with a dream could make anything happen. Opportunities were plentiful for those who were bright and motivated, and Silver Oak carved a niche for itself as one of Napa's first boutique wineries. Along with a few prominent wineries of the time, they helped revolutionize Napa Valley, solidifying Cabernet as king and making handcrafted wines in small quantities. Throughout the book, she takes you on the evolution from the original 500-acre dairy farm and winemaking in the milk barn to world-class vineyards and state-of-the-art winemaking facilities. Ultimately, the book is a love story, detailing the passion that nourished them and supported them through the ups and downs of life and business. As she points out, “great relationships can create and grow a beautiful business and a beautiful life.” The author is thoughtful and insightful, including her own poetry in tender moments where her heart is full. Through her deep grief and abiding love, she shares wisdom and advice for living a full life with purpose. Today, Bonny Meyer is the Principal of Meyer Family Enterprises, an investment company dedicated to the regeneration of the planet and society. Honoring her husband's memory to be more “genuine and generous, living boldly with personal integrity, unpretentious self-confidence and joyful humor,” she has built a company that embodies those ideals. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Today, Bonny Meyer is the Principal of Meyer Family Enterprises, an investment company dedicated to the regeneration of the planet and society. After selling Silver Oak Cellars in 2001, Bonny is now a partner in Meyer Family Cellars, a winery run by her son, Matt, and daughter-in-law, Karen. Find out more about Bonny Meyer at https://www.bonnymeyer.com/ and https://www.mfenterprises.com/about-us

In her moving new book, Perfectly Paired: The Love Affair Behind Silver Oak Cellars (May 2020), Bonny Meyer, beloved co-founder of Silver Oak Cellars, begins with the idea of “alchemy,” which she defines as “the powerful transformation from something ordinary into something extraordinary.” Such was her life, in love and wine, as she and her husband followed their dreams and started the iconic Silver Oak winery. Through a heart-felt exploration of her life, Meyer weaves her beautiful story of love and loss, passion and grief, set in the romantic era of Napa Valley as it rose to world-renowned fame in the latter half of the century. Through short chapters that move back and forth in time, she begins with the tragedy of her husband’s death and then takes the reader on the journey of their life together. Bonny met Justin, a monk and accidental winemaker, at UC Davis. For the next thirty years, they raised a family alongside owning and establishing two wineries. The first vintage of Silver Oak was crushed the week they were married, and their son was born the same week they purchased Franciscan Winery. From there, every step of their family life was intricately intertwined with wine. In the golden years of Napa Valley, a young winemaker with a dream could make anything happen. Opportunities were plentiful for those who were bright and motivated, and Silver Oak carved a niche for itself as one of Napa’s first boutique wineries. Along with a few prominent wineries of the time, they helped revolutionize Napa Valley, solidifying Cabernet as king and making handcrafted wines in small quantities. Throughout the book, she takes you on the evolution from the original 500-acre dairy farm and winemaking in the milk barn to world-class vineyards and state-of-the-art winemaking facilities. Ultimately, the book is a love story, detailing the passion that nourished them and supported them through the ups and downs of life and business. As she points out, “great relationships can create and grow a beautiful business and a beautiful life.” The author is thoughtful and insightful, including her own poetry in tender moments where her heart is full. Through her deep grief and abiding love, she shares wisdom and advice for living a full life with purpose. Today, Bonny Meyer is the Principal of Meyer Family Enterprises, an investment company dedicated to the regeneration of the planet and society. Honoring her husband’s memory to be more “genuine and generous, living boldly with personal integrity, unpretentious self-confidence and joyful humor,” she has built a company that embodies those ideals. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Today, Bonny Meyer is the Principal of Meyer Family Enterprises, an investment company dedicated to the regeneration of the planet and society. After selling Silver Oak Cellars in 2001, Bonny is now a partner in Meyer Family Cellars, a winery run by her son, Matt, and daughter-in-law, Karen. Find out more about Bonny Meyer at https://www.bonnymeyer.com/ and https://www.mfenterprises.com/about-us

Perfectly Paired: The Love Affair Behind Silver Oak Cellars with Bonny Meyer Perfectly Paired is a moving, behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of Napa Valley's most legendary wineries, Silver Oak Cellars. In her memoir, Bonny Meyer co-founder and wife of wine legend Justin Meyer provides an intimate portrayal of the love affair that infused Silver Oak's magical Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Ultimately, the book is a love story, detailing the passion that nourished them and supported them through the ups and downs of life and business. As she points out, “great relationships can create and grow a beautiful business and beautiful life.” Bonny Meyer is the Principal of Meyer Family Enterprises, an investment company dedicated to the regeneration of the planet and society. After selling Silver Oak Cellars in 2001, Bonny is now a partner in Meyer Family Cellars, a winery run by her son, Matt, and daughter-in-law, Karen. For more information visit: www.bonnymeyer.com Myer Family Cellars www.meyerfamilycellars.com *************************************************** For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html

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Miro Tcholakov Miro Tcholakov from Miro Cellars is our guest today on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Joy Sterling from Iron Horse is also staying in the studio, from the previous hour. Miro Tcholokov has won many awards for Miro Cellars wines. He has been the full-time winemaker at Trentadue Winery since 1999. This is his 31st year as a winemaker in California. He came to the US as an exchange student and worked at Dry Creek Vineyards for 9 years after that before joining Trentadue. Miro says that the uncertainty about the quality of this year's harvest, with the threat of smoke taint, has at least driven prices up for bulk wine of 2019 and 2018. There was one vintage, 2008, mostly Mendocino, that had to declassify its wines. Some wines that would have sold for $50 had to sell for $15. But Dan Berger remembers that some wines from 2008 aged well, and the smoke flavor dissipated. There is one lab in Napa with only 2 machines for testing, and they are testing 24 hours a day. The demand for testing is very high. Miro Cellars started with its first vintage in 2001 which was released in 2003. He made only Petit Syrah from Dry Creek at the time. It's a dry farmed vineyard, sustainably grown. The vines are about 50 years old. He always wanted to keep his production small, which he did, about 500 cases, but he added 4 more varietals so it's about 2500 cases. The taste a 2017 Trentadue L'Astoria Merlot, which Dan says is in the "big" style of warmer climate Merlots, balanced with good acidity. Joy says it's "yummy" and every one agree. Dan Berger says these old vines really do deliver and Miro agrees it's the soil and the terroir too. As usual, the subject of Merlot reminds everyone of the aftermath of Sideways, when there was a glut of poorly made Merlot. Today it's different, grown in the right place and done right. Miro Cellars wines can be purchased online and some at Bottle Barn, and also in some local restaurants. Next they taste a 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon that he makes from (mostly) Alexander Valley grapes. (It is actually 75% Cabernet, with some Merlot and Malbec) His Cabernet has won a litany of golds and 90 point scores. It will be priced in the low 30s at the most, says Miro. Says Dan Berger: "Juicy and flavorful with noticeable notes of dried thyme in the aftertaste and the aroma as well, because the wine does have a real honest to goodness Cabernet Sauvignon lilt to it." Miro Tholakov says, "I like varietal aromas. People are afraid to shoe the variety specificity of Cabernet, for some reason, the herbaciousness that may come out. In California especially, they just over-ripen a lot of times to get away from even the slightest level of pyrazenes." Dan Berger tells that one of the people who discovered what Cabernet really does in Alexander Valley was the late Justin Meyer from Silver Oak. In the late 60s, he noticed that the varietal components always showed through no matter how late you picked the fruit.  That was why Silver Oak was famous for their Cabernet. Next they taste a Montepulciano. Miro says there were 11,000 tons reported harvested in Sonoma County. He is surprised because Trentadue has about 7,000 of those tons. Who else is growing it? The vineyard is young, it is an Italian clone. 9 year old vines, they have to thin it a lot. It ripens late, 2 weeks after Cabernet even. Miro says that Montepulciano is a Tuscan variety. There is a town called Montepulciano but is it surrounded by Sangiovese. It's grown more in the south, because it ripens late. It has lots of 95 points, best of class and Double Gold scores. Dan says the tannins are not aggressive or bitter. Joy loves the brightness of it. It is hard to find.

Miro Tcholakov from Miro Cellars is our guest today on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. Joy Sterling from Iron Horse is also staying in the studio, from the previous hour. Miro Tcholokov has won many awards for Miro Cellars wines. He has been the full-time winemaker at Trentadue Winery since 1999. This is his 31st year as a winemaker in California. He came to the US as an exchange student and worked at Dry Creek Vineyards for 9 years after that before joining Trentadue. Miro says that the uncertainty about the quality of this year's harvest, with the threat of smoke taint, has at least driven prices up for bulk wine of 2019 and 2018. There was one vintage, 2008, mostly Mendocino, that had to declassify its wines. Some wines that would have sold for $50 had to sell for $15. But Dan Berger remembers that some wines from 2008 aged well, and the smoke flavor dissipated. There is one lab in Napa with only 2 machines for testing, and they are testing 24 hours a day. The demand for testing is very high. Miro Cellars started with its first vintage in 2001 which was released in 2003. He made only Petit Syrah from Dry Creek at the time. It's a dry farmed vineyard, sustainably grown. The vines are about 50 years old. He always wanted to keep his production small, which he did, about 500 cases, but he added 4 more varietals so it's about 2500 cases. The taste a 2017 Trentadue L'Astoria Merlot, which Dan says is in the "big" style of warmer climate Merlots, balanced with good acidity. Joy says it's "yummy" and every one agree. Dan Berger says these old vines really do deliver and Miro agrees it's the soil and the terroir too. As usual, the subject of Merlot reminds everyone of the aftermath of Sideways, when there was a glut of poorly made Merlot. Today it's different, grown in the right place and done right. Miro Cellars wines can be purchased online and some at Bottle Barn, and also in some local restaurants. Next they taste a 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon that he makes from (mostly) Alexander Valley grapes. (It is actually 75% Cabernet, with some Merlot and Malbec) His Cabernet has won a litany of golds and 90 point scores. It will be priced in the low 30s at the most, says Miro. Says Dan Berger: "Juicy and flavorful with noticeable notes of dried thyme in the aftertaste and the aroma as well, because the wine does have a real honest to goodness Cabernet Sauvignon lilt to it." Miro Tholakov says, "I like varietal aromas. People are afraid to shoe the variety specificity of Cabernet, for some reason, the herbaciousness that may come out. In California especially, they just over-ripen a lot of times to get away from even the slightest level of pyrazenes." Dan Berger tells that one of the people who discovered what Cabernet really does in Alexander Valley was the late Justin Meyer from Silver Oak. In the late 60s, he noticed that the varietal components always showed through no matter how late you picked the fruit.  That was why Silver Oak was famous for their Cabernet. Next they taste a Montepulciano. Miro says there were 11,000 tons reported harvested in Sonoma County. He is surprised because Trentadue has about 7,000 of those tons. Who else is growing it? The vineyard is young, it is an Italian clone. 9 year old vines, they have to thin it a lot. It ripens late, 2 weeks after Cabernet even. Miro says that Montepulciano is a Tuscan variety. There is a town called Montepulciano but is it surrounded by Sangiovese. It's grown more in the south, because it ripens late. It has lots of 95 points, best of class and Double Gold scores. Dan says the tannins are not aggressive or bitter. Joy loves the brightness of it. It is hard to find.

To follow Nate Weis and Silver Oak Cellars on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter head over to: Nate Weis Instagram: @nathanielweis Silver Oak Instagram: @silveroakcellars Silver Oak Facebook: @silveroakfacebook Silver Oak Twitter: @silveroaktwitter   To learn more about Nate's wines, and to sign up to be on Silver Oak's mailing list, head over to: Silver Oak Wines: @silveroakwines Silver Oak Mailing List: @silveroakmailinglist   To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to:  Instagram: @themrwineguy Facebook: @themrwineguy   To connect on LinkedIn, go to: Michael Gallagher LinkedIn: @michaelgallagherlinkedin   To connect with my wife Jennifer Gallagher on Instagram, head over to: Instagram: @iamjengallagher   To purchase our His and Her Bar, head over to: https://www.hisandherbar.com/ To listen to our His & Her Podcast, click HERE IG: @hisandherbar FB: @hisandherbar Youtube: @hisandherbar    Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at: Mr. Wine Guy Swag: @mrwineguyswag

To follow Nate Weis and Silver Oak Cellars on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter head over to: Nate Weis Instagram: @nathanielweis Silver Oak Instagram: @silveroakcellars Silver Oak Facebook: @silveroakfacebook Silver Oak Twitter: @silveroaktwitter   To learn more about Nate's wines, and to sign up to be on Silver Oak's mailing list, head over to: Silver Oak Wines: @silveroakwines Silver Oak Mailing List: @silveroakmailinglist   To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to:  Instagram: @themrwineguy Facebook: @themrwineguy   To connect on LinkedIn, go to: Michael Gallagher LinkedIn: @michaelgallagherlinkedin   Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at: Mr. Wine Guy Swag: @mrwineguyswag

Brian Demay and sommelier Steve Tartaglia tackle the origin and history of oak aging. From oak casks which transported wine in horse-drawn carriages across Europe to the oak barrels which traversed the ocean, it has played a huge part in the story of wine. Brian considers it a "happy accident" that we used oak to store wine, considering how it is the perfect vehicle to smooth out the flavors and introduce just enough oxygen to age it gently. The differences between French and American oak are also discussed, and we taste two examples of Cabernet from Sonoma's Alexander Valley, one which utilizes only American oak barrels (Silver Oak 2014 Cabernet) and one which uses 100% French oak barrels (Stonestreet 2015 Cabernet).

Tom Simoneau this week has brought two guests from Silver Oak Cellars, David Duncan, proprietor, chairman and CEO and Nate Weiss, vice president of wine growing. Barry Herbst is also in. Tom says Silver Oak is maybe the original cult Cabernet Sauvignon producer in the Napa Valley. 1972 was the first vintage. They made the 1972 through 1976 before they started selling the 1972. (They still wait 4 years to release so they just released their 2014.) Their 1974 vintage won a Gold Medal at the California State Fair in 1979. This news came out before wine critics were so influential and it is what put them on the map. They use American oak for all of their Cabernet. As their founding winemaker Justin Meyer thought American oak tasted good. Justin Meyer was much under the influence of André Tchelistcheff and Buena Vista. Their wines get 2 years in barrels, then 2 in bottle and are “deliciously drinkable upon release.” They own their own cooperage now, in Missouri. It’s called the Oak Cooperage. Some wineries in Europe also have cooperages but they believe they are the only American winery that does. David Duncan tells the story of his father’s friendship with Jack Novak. They bought a vineyard in Alexander Valley called Los Amigos vineyard in 1970. In 1972 Justin Meyer was a brother at Christian Brothers winery working under a winemaker named Brother Timothy. Then he met a woman named Bonnie, left the order, married Bonnie and met his dad all in about five months time. Justin wanted to make Cabernet and age it in American oak with a long aging program. David Duncan offered hi 50-50 partnership and they founded the winery over a handshake. They had a wonderful friendship and collaboration for many years. Justin sold to the Duncan family in 2001 when and they are still very close friends. David majored in English then went to business school and wrote a project about a business model for Silver Oak. He moved from Denver to California when his dad asked him to come run the winery. His brother Tim has been the Silver Oak sales guy since 1986 and David manages finance and growing. Nate Weiss grew up in Napa and Sonoma Counties. His dad has been a winemaker at Mondavi since the late 1960s and followed his father’s vocation. Twomey began in 1999 with Soda Canyon Ranch vineyard, making a Pomerol style red wine like the one he learned when he interned in France. The next year they acquired a Pinot Noir vineyard then Sauvignon Blanc in 4 vineyards, two in Napa and two in Sonoma. Tom says there is a lot of SB in that area. It’s the perfect wine to go with oysters. Tom says it’s a little grassy and has some grapefruit. The 2016 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir is next. They also make several single vineyard Pinot Noir wines. The Bien Nacido vineyard is in northern Sonoma County. It is one of the only vineyards that is “own rooted” and they have to take careful precautions to prevent philoxera from spreading, as Tom explains. Vineyards that are not replanted with philoxera resistant rootstocks are succeptable to it. Very few people escaped having to replant. They have to wash their shoes and not use outside vehicles. (Philoxera is an aphid-like pest that eats the young root hairs thus killing the vine.) Nate takes care to specify that the vineyard does not have philoxera. Then it’s time for a Russian River single vineyard Pinot Noir called Last Stop, after a railroad terminal in Forestville. It will be released in 3 weeks. Barry thinks it could handle up to 15 years in the bottle. They finish with a Twomey. Nate Weiss mentions the winemaker, Erin Miller. They have many single vineyard releases in their wine club. David tells how Twomey was his grandmother’s maiden name, his dad’s middle name and his son’s middle name. Barry Herbst has lots of Silver Oak wines at Bottle Barn. The Twomey tasting rooms are on Westside Road outside Healdburg and in Calistoga. Their winery was founded in Oakville.

Champagne is a growing category around the world, but do we see the same trend in China? In this episode we explore the current situation of Champagne with Edouard Duval, CEO of East Meets West Fine Wines. Part of the Duval-Leroy Champagne House, Edouard shares some of his experiences and thoughts about the Champagne industry and the ever-changing role of the importer/distributor model in China. After 15 years of running a successful beverage distribution business in China, Edouard joins us to discuss how it all got started. EMW is one of the leading fine wine distributors in China focused on family owned wineries. They represent over 80 brands with some of the world's top producers such as Vietti, Silver Oak, Emilio Moro, Paul Jaboulet Aine and so many more. With years of experience developing top brands in China, we look forward to sharing Edouard's insights with you in today's podcast! Visit their website: https://www.emw-wines.com/ About the host: Emilie Steckenborn is passionate about food, wine, spirits and beer. So much, that she holds certificates from Cordon Bleu, CMS, WSET and UCD. Based in Shanghai, China for the last seven-plus years. She is currently the Head of Education for Asia & MEIA at Treasury Wine Estates. Apart from hosting Bottled in China podcast, Emilie is a certified Wine Educator and the Official Wine Consultant for China Eastern Airlines. Read the stories and listen to the podcast: https://www.bottledinchina.com/

Wine Road Episode 64 - Growing Between the Vines Hank Wetzel of Alexander Valley Vineyards is with the ladies on this episode. They dive into the Great Potato Harvest taking place on Hank’s family vineyard estate. Alexander Valley Vineyards 2017 Chardonnay is drank while further discussing the bountiful harvest, winemaking, caves and the Alexander Valley as a whole. Marcy has a Book and Item of the Day that are quite fitting for the day’s topic and we learn what to pair with asparagus. Wine Road provides the Wine, When and Where of Northern Sonoma County with news on events, wineries, wines, dining options, activities, and places to stay.   Show Notes:   0:20 Hank Wetzel - Alexander Valley Vineyards Proprietor   0:39 Great Potato Harvest   5:30 Wine of the Day - 2016 Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay   7:22 Potatoes, onions and more 11:10 Alexander Valley 13:27 Cave expansions 14:38 Signature Wine 16:05 Cyrus Alexander 17:58 Upcoming AVV Events 19:16 Vastness and beauty of Alexander Valley 22:10 Book of the Day - What to drink with what you eat by Andrew Dorenburg and Karen Page 25:37 Item of the Day - True Metro 2 bottle Tote Links: Alexander Valley Vineyards  AVV 2016 Chardonnay Healdsburg Farmer’s Market   Alexander Valley  Cyrus Alexander  Silver Oak  White Oak Winery  Soda Rock Winery  deLorimier Winery  Robert Young Estate  Jordan Winery  Jimtown Store  Book of the Day - What to drink with what you eat by Andrew Dorenburg and Karen Page  Item of the Day - True Metro 2 Bottle Tote  WFA Tickets https://www.wineroad.com/events/wine-food-affair/ Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. 

Sam Benrubi, host of The Grape Nation, travels down to the Naples Winter Wine Festival in Florida to interview winemakers from all over the world. On this episode of HRN On Tour Sam chats with David Duncan. David Duncan is President and CEO of Silver Oak and Twomey wineries in California.The winery was started in 1972 by David's Dad Ray and Justin Meyer. Silver Oak makes wine in both Napa and Sonoma. The iconic and innovative winery received a LEEDS Platinum certification in 2016 and owns their own cooperage business. HRN On Tour is powered by Simplecast

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson. GUEST: Nate Weiss Director of Winemaking Silver Oak Cellars Discussing how real data, among other technology, is revolutionizing the wine industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The guys get in deep with Steve Law from MacLaren and his Syrah, his land, the fruit and his winemaking.  They focus on Syrah and even kick around proper wine storage on a serious note. John tells us how to ruin cases of Silver Oak just by being stupid. Sam Read more... The post The Wine Makers – MacLaren’s Syrah appeared first on Radio Misfits.

The “Drinking Stories” podcast continues its exploration of the different varietals around in Sonoma County with a discussion on cabernet sauvignon. Nate Weis of Silver Oak walks us through what makes this big, bold red so popular — and so darn pricey. Weis also talks about what consumers should look for when trying to decipher what bottle to buy.

As winemaker for Silver Oak, Nate Weis is the steward for one of the most prominent and recognized brands of Cabernet in the US.  In this episode of the Inside Winemaking Podcast Nate shares how what may be considered an old-guard brand of California winemaking, Silver Oak, is actually on the cutting edge of innovation and is now the first wine producer to have taken an oak barrel cooperage in-house.  After rebuilding the Napa winery due to a fire in 2006, Silver Oak has drawn from its experience in winery  design and is now building its Alexander Valley facility with the goal of being LEED Platinum certified by its debut in 2017.  Part of Nate's role is to oversee winemaking for the Twomey brand, which was created to produce Merlot, but now has a full range of wines including Pinot noir from Willamette Valley in Oregon.   Those interested in working a harvest vintage in New Zealand are encouraged to apply to the Doug Wisor Memorial Scholarship, which provides funding and a job placement at Craggy Range Winery.  After working for Doug when he was in New Zealand, Nate now helps aspiring winemakers discover this opportunity to honor a man who was one of his own mentors.  

The Legendary David Duncan of Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars will join Stu tonite on the show. He will discuss his family's imprint on the wine industry, his wines and Stu will take your calls and emails with questions for David. Don't miss this show! Call in at 1-646-381-4860 and take part.