Podcasts about tablas creek vineyard

This Earth Day, we get our hands dirty (in the best way!) with Jason Haas, second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles, on California's Central Coast. Tablas Creek is the first U.S. winery to earn Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC). Jason breaks down what regenerative organic farming is, why it's a game-changer for the planet and your wine glass, and how Tablas Creek is leading the charge in farming that's good for the soil, the vines and grapes, people, animals and the community.Seems Paso Robles is a mecca for the regenerative organic farming movement. Jason has his theory as to why, and he also tells us how regenerative farming goes beyond organic and biodynamic practices and how these practices increase carbon sequestration.

The Marathon – Winemakers, Industry Leaders & The Reason for the Season, Steve Gross In our final dispatch from the 2025 DTC Wine Symposium, we sat down with industry leaders, keynote speakers, and winemakers from across the country to explore the biggest conversations happening in the wine world. The highlight, as always, was Steve Gross from the Wine Institute, the foremost expert on wine shipping regulations. If you're a winemaker who relies on direct-to-consumer sales or a wine lover who enjoys having bottles shipped straight to your door, you have Steve to thank—and y'all better go to Free the Grapes and sign up now! This episode is packed with countless insights, deep discussions, and incredible guests. Dust off a bottle (or two), settle in, and get ready—this one is an epic. The Guest Rundown: Rishad Tobaccowala – AI expert, futurist, thought leader, and author focusing on marketing and the future of work—now a bona fide friend of the pod. Substack Website LinkedIn Instagram Book: Rethinking Work Susan Kostrzewa – Acclaimed wine writer and editor with extensive industry experience. Website LinkedIn Instagram Jason Haas – Our longtime inspiration and friend. Partner and General Manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard, advocate for organic farming. Website Instagram Blog Steve Gross – The great and powerful Vice President of State Relations at the Wine Institute, focusing on industry policies. Website Jessah Diaz – Director of Direct-to-Consumer Sales at Cakebread Cellars. Website Instagram Susan DeMatei – Founder of WineGlass Marketing, specializing in digital and DTC wine sales. Website Instagram Kasey Helt – Director of Hospitality at Center of Effort Wines. Website Instagram Anne Zwink – Winemaker at Soldier Creek Winery in Iowa. She heard last year's show and came to the conference this year. It's working! Website Instagram Anne Robie – Writer, speaker, and leadership expert focusing on workplace culture. Website Stephanie Wycoff – General Manager of Gary Farrell Winery in Sonoma. Website Instagram An essential listen for winemakers, industry insiders, and anyone passionate about the future of direct-to-consumer wine sales.

In this episode, I sit down with Jason Haas, proprietor of the renowned Tablas Creek Vineyard, a leader in California's Rhône varietal revolution. Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Tablas Creek, founded in partnership with the iconic Château de Beaucastel from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France. Jason shares his deep knowledge of the unique characteristics of Rhône varietals that thrive in California's terroir. Whether you're a Rhône enthusiast or new to these varietals, this episode offers insights into the grapes behind one of the world's most revered wine styles. And a special thanks to Coravin, our sponsor for this episode, for giving wine enthusiasts the chance to explore wines one glass at a time without uncorking the entire bottle. Tune in for an inspiring chat, and don't forget to pour yourself something special! Cheers! If you want to skip ahead: 02.23: How the relationship started between Tablas Creek and  Château de Beaucastel 07.15: Why choose Paso Robles wine region for planting Rhône Varietals 10.55: Terroir differences further inland in Paso Robles where more  Bordeaux, Spanish varietals and Zinfandel are being planted 13.09: How does the Adelaide AVA region where Tablas Creek is, compare to Châteauneuf-du-Pape 15.17: The best advice recieved from The Perrin Family of Château de Beaucastel 18.00: The Challenges of importing cuttings from Château de Beaucastel and the complications of them passing their quarantine 23.32: Muscardin - the final grape to be imported and soon to be released as a single varietal 25.12: Tasting the flagship red - Espirit de Tablas Rouge 2020 and what each varietal adds to the blend (Mourvedre, Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, Vaccarese, Cinsaut) Vinvm (2017 vintage) £50.30 30.12: The benefits of Mouvedre being the lead in the wine 31.31: Vintage differences, the fires of 2020, and five year drought 36.04: Tasting the flagship white- Espirit de Tablas Blanc 2020 and what each varietal adds to the blend (Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette Blanche, Picardan) Vinvm (2019 vintage) £44.05 40.22: Comparing the 2019 vintage to 2020 41.50: Discussing the single grape varietal wines 45.48: Growth of Rhône Rangers in California and the Tablas Creek Nursery supplying them   Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

On the pod today - we're thinking inside the wine box! Have you noticed there are more boxed wine options on the market and they're getting better and better? What may have seemed like a cheaper choice before is now viewed as a more sustainable choice. And the wine in the bag in that box? It keeps getting better. We get the lowdown on the move to wine in boxes from industry expert Erin Kirschenmann of Wine Business Monthly and Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles, CA. For Erin, when it comes to alternative packaging for wine, she's seen it evolve and she has the inside scoop on the industry perspective and the evolution of boxed wine. For Jason, we'll learn the inspiration for Tablas Creek being one of the first wineries to put really, really good wine in a box. If you're used to cheap boxed wine, this is not only a revelation but a trend we're seeing. So draw some wine from the box in your fridge and join us for a great conversation!

Somewhere in the recent flurry of negative wine news, we forgot the most important thing about our industry: the joy. Anna Maria Ponzi of Linfield University's Center for Wine Education and Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard join us on Ep. 173 to remind us of that joy, and give us tips on how to spread it far and wide. Listen to this episode with a glass in hand; we're finding that joy once again. 

Geek out on water management in the vineyard and find out how regenerative farming techniques can help with Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles.

Exploring the region of Paso Robles in California where Tablas Creek are planting traditional Rhone varieties. Find out why in this episode with Jason Haas.

When you think of wineries that really changed the game in California, Tablas Creek Vineyard should be one of the first to come to mind. A partnership between a wine importer, Robert Haas, and winegrowers in the south of France, Jean-Pierre Perrin and Francois Perrin, Tablas Creek has been a pioneering producer of Rhone-varietal wines in Paso Robles since it opened in 1989. I spoke with Jason Haas, the second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek Vineyard who has continued the work set out by his father and the Perrin family: to establish Paso Robles as a premier appellation for Rhone varieties, and to do so with rigorous attention to sustainability and regenerative agriculture. In these ways, Tablas Creek has been one of the first if not the very first to approach winemaking this way in Paso Robles, and well ahead of their time. Jason and I talk about his beginnings in the tech industry, his affection for ultimate frisbee, and the accolades he's won for his writing on the Tablas Creek blog at tablascreek.typepad.com. Website: tablascreekvineyard.com Instagram: @tablascreek  

This episode is sponsored by Stoke Wines. https://stokewines.au/ My guest for this episode is Jason Haas. Jason is the partner and general manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles California. I hope that you've heard of Tablas Creek, but if not, let me give you a short list of their environmental leadership in the wine industry. Tablas Creek was the first Regenerative Organic Certified winery in the world. They've been farming organically since their start in 1989, certified organic since 2005, and certified biodynamic since 2015. They employ a full-time shepherd to manage a year-round flock of over 250 sheep that rotationally graze their 270 acres of vineyards, as well as the woodlands around them. Their winery is 100% solar powered, and they use their wastewater to feed a native species wetland. They are leaders in reducing glass bottle weights and bringing awareness to the many downsides of heavy glass bottles, and they are pioneering alternative packaging for ultra-premium wine. And this is just a short list. We talk about all of this, as well as get into the technicalities of no-till and low-till considerations in regenerative viticulture. We talk about how Tablas Creek has brought every grape from Chateauneuf du Pape to the US through the rigorous and time consuming process of quarantining that can take over a decade… and it's likely if you've drunk a wine from the US made with a Rhone variety of grape, you can thank Tablas Creek. Behind all of this, I hope you get a sense of the timeline of the vision for this winery. It extends beyond Jason's, or any single person's lifetime. It's a vision of continual, incremental improvement, of regeneration, over centuries. It's a vision that I hope inspires the way we think about wine. https://tablascreek.com/ Support this episode by subscribing via patreon. Sponsors: https://stokewines.au/ We at the Stoke wanted to sponsor the Beyond Organic Wine Podcast because of the importance of the message that so many of these conversations bring. Our future generations depend on us, and education is the key to a change in our concepts of how we could and should be farming and treating our soils. It doesn't matter your level of education with these topics, as long and you are willing to learn and your heart is in the right place, YOU will make a difference and it doesn't matter the size as it all adds up. Keep pushing and please keep chatting. Let's do this.   

 On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson heads to San Luis Obispo County to secure top-tier suggestions from three in-the-know locals.  First, Johnson chats with Jason Haas, partner and general manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles. Haas describes how SLO's unique landscape makes it perfectly suited for producing an array of award-winning wines. “The conditions here are amazing and we have the chance to make something tremendous really every year,” Haas says. The second-generation vintner also gives Johnson a crash course on Tablas Creek's holistic winemaking philosophy before getting into personal recs around Paso Robles.  Next up, Johnson is joined by Jim Allen, director of marketing and communications at Hearst Castle in San Simeon. Allen discusses how the lavish estate came to be, highlighting the fascinating characters behind its inception. “Julia Morgan was a California native, a Bay Area architect. Mr. Hearst was also born in San Francisco, so [Hearst Castle] is a very California-created entity,” Allen notes. He goes on to discuss the incredible attention to detail and artistry that went into building the castle. “The indoor pool has 2 million hand-cut glass tiles from Venice, Italy. It took five years just to do this one swimming pool.” Allen also covers the state park's most popular tours, its celebrity-studded past, and offers insider tips for visitors.  Lastly, Johnson talks to multi-instrumentalist Dan Curcio of the San Luis Obispo-based band Moonshiner Collective. A longtime local, Curcio explains how the area's positive vibe continues to shape his sound. “I've been so inspired by the Central Coast, by California, just the lifestyle here and all the influences that we have around here, both musically and just in the natural surroundings,” he shares. Curcio also breaks out his guitar for a live performance of two originals, “Autumness” and “Good Company.” The local musician then shares some of his favorite stops in Cayucos, Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, and the city of San Luis Obispo

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil start their Paso Robles journey with a delicious lineup at Tablas Creek Vineyard. Tablas Creek wines are known for their elegance, complexity, and balance and today we'll taste six of their wines while we learn about the unique history and philosophy behind this winery with Wine Consultant, Lisa Rainey. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #PasoTarantula Wines featured this episode:2022 Tablas Creek Marsanne ($40 at the winery)2022 Tablas Creek Lignée de Tablas Grenache Blanc ($35 at the winery)2022 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rosé ($28 at the winery)2021 Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas ($40 at the winery)2020 Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas ($70 at the winery)2020 Tablas Creek Tannat ($45 at the winery)To check out all of the delicious wines of Tablas Creek Vineyard, please visit https://tablascreek.comA HUGE thanks to our sponsors:  Elsom Cellars and Naked Wines!Elsom Cellars: Good times are meant to be shared and so are great grapes and great wines! Since 2006, Elsom Cellars has been producing brilliant Washington wines. For more information about Elsom Wines, please visit http://www.elsomcellars.com or call them at 425-298-3082.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 12 pack case. With Naked Wines, discovering new wines is truly risk-free!And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at veryaveragemusic@gmail.com The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week - Dry FarmingDry farming is a method of crop production in arid or semi-arid regions that relies on the efficient storage and use of limited moisture in the soil. In other words, it's growing crops without irrigation, or with very little irrigation. Dry farming is a sustainable and climate-resilient way to grow food in regions with limited water resources.CDA Gourmet  Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d'Alene, CDA Gourmet offers a diverse mix of flavor enhancing product as well as the tools to make it all happen. Make every meal a special event. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or  call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated.Wines we enjoyed this week: Equoia Pinot Noir, 7Cellars Elway's Reserve Chardonnay, Elephant Seven Syrah, Bledsoe Family Winery Elizabeth Chardonnay and Lindsay Creek Chardonnay.Mentions: Robert Haas, Jean-Pierre Perrin, Jason Haas, Robert Mondavi, Liberty Lake Wine Cellars.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! Check out all of our current sponsors by visiting our Wine Time Fridays Resource Page by visiting https://winetimefridays.com/wine-time-fridays-resources/© 2023 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

In this episode of the Vint Podcast,  Brady and Billy are joined by Jason Haas, Proprietor and General Manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard and a leader in sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and the cultivation of Rhône varieties in the US. As many of our collections feature sustainably produced wines by producers who employ biodynamic and regenerative farming practices, we wanted to give our listeners a behind-the-scenes look into what goes into that style of viticulture. Even beyond Paso Robles, where Tablas Creek makes world-class wine, Jason is an advocate and model for farming and business practices that consider the health of the land, animals, and people to be of utmost importance. Our conversation covers Tablas's unique farming practices, forward-looking efforts in ethical and sustainable business, and the resurgence of interest in oft-forgotten varieties that are now being cultivated in California, and the US broadly. Cheers!Contact us anytime at brady@vint.co or billy@vint.co

The Three Pillars, regenerative farming pioneers, talking the talk & walking the walk and interview with Jason Haas, partner & general manager, Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles. ON THE ROAD with mrCAwine is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the business of California wine, chatting along the way with the people who work in wine, and make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Jason Haas, Tablas Creek Vineyard. 

Jason Haas is a Partner and the General Manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard. His late father, Robert Haas was a renowned importer who partnered with Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to scout a perfect site to grow Rhône varieties in California. They found it in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles and built one of the best wineries in California. Jason Haas of Tablas Creek. Photo from Tablas Creek   Jason doesn't just oversee the business, winemaking, and sales and marketing operations, he also is actively involved in the Rhone Rangers (they promote Rhone varieties in California), the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, Family Winemakers of California, and he is a talented and prolific writer. His clear and educational writing has been published in many wine publications as well as the award-winning Tablas Creek blog.      Jason is a big advocate for Paso Robles but also a passionate champion of more sustainable, earth-friendly solutions in the wine industry. He is a pioneer of the regenerative organic viticulture program in California, which we will discuss, and he is the first premium winery in California to put his wine in the sustainable 3 liter bag in box. This is Jason's third appearance on the show and this time he updates us on all the work that he and Tablas Creek have done to push forward in making their vineyard and winery ever more gentle on the environment. They are leaders in California and in global thinking in wine and they are forging a path for the others to reduce their impact on the earth in wine. I'm excited to have Jason on the show again and I think you will love this show.   The wines of Tablas Creek. Photo: Tablas Creek Website   Here are the topics we cover:   We discuss how Tablas Creek moved from organic, to biodynamic and now to regenerative farming. Jason explains the difference between regenerative farming, biodynamics, and organics so we have it all clear.     Jason talks about some of the limitations of organics and biodynamics. He is nice enough to indulge me in a conversation about the famed biodynamic “cow horn” and why the idea behind it and many other biodynamic concepts are great but overshadowed by the more “cosmic” stuff in the philosophy.     We discuss dry farming and the conditions for it to work. We talk about how important it will be in the future.     The sheep of Tablas Creek. Photo from Tablas Creek Jason talks about wine's biggest impact on the environment: Packaging waste and transport. He tells us about his decision to put Patelin de Tablas rosé into box and the positive reception it received. We discuss the many ways packaging and transport can and may evolve to make wine's impact on the earth minimal. We talk about the possibility of everything from bottle washing (We briefly discuss Caren McNamara from Conscious Container) to wine in bladder transport.     Jason shares some other ideas about how we can move to a more sustainable future for wine and some of the important logistical challenges we must face to be successful in the fight against climate change.   Patelin de Tablas Rosé in box Photo from Tablas Creek   Podcasts referenced Ep 414: The Refillable Wine Bottle Revolution to Combat Climate Change with Caren McNamara of Conscious Container Ep 432: Agroforestry -- An Answer to Wine's Biggest Environmental Challenges with Jean-Baptiste Cordonnier of Château Anthonic in Moulis-en-Médoc   Previous shows with Jason Ep 281: 30 Years of Tablas Creek with Jason Haas Ep 162: Jason Haas of Tablas Creek in Paso Robles, CA Documentary on Fungus:   Fantastic Funghi _______________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Our new sponsor: Wine Spies! Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on Zinfandel, Barolo, Champagne...you name it - up to 75% off! It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $10 credit to use on your first order! Check them out today!   If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

On today's podcast I'm featuring my roadtrip to the Hospice du Rhone event. It's an atypical wine tasting in California. In the French Rhone Valley region there are a great number of wine varieties and 22 of them were featured. 125 Wine producers from California, Oregon, Washington, and France were in attendance. During the weekend I spoke with General Manager and family member Jason Haas from Paso Robles' Rhone winemaking pioneer Tablas Creek Vineyard, winery owner Ted Ross of Hayseed and Housdon, who donates 50% of his wine sales to local charities, and Elena Barrios, who with her winemaking husband are gaining attention with their outstanding Rhone varietal blends at Top Winery. If you like Grenache, Syrah and Viognier but haven't tried Picpoul Blanc or Bourboulenc, you might want to join the fun next year. Otherwise, visit Pas Robles for their own style of popular and rare varietals. Listen to the podcast and get inspired!  

Constantly looking to improve its environmental impact, Jason Haas, Second Generation Proprietor of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles, recently released a trial of 3L bag-in-box wines at $95/box. Though this is 15% lower than the normal bottle price, it still represented ~3x the highest boxed wine in the market. However, the potential to lower the total carbon footprint of the wine by 40% led to trialing and a terrific reaction to the 300 box trial, which sold out in 4 hours. Jason explains the rationale, strategy, and process of going bag-in-box and for other alternative packaging. If you love the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon.Detailed Show Notes: The rationale for trying bag-in-boxDid a self-assessment of the winery's carbon footprint - on the Tablas Creek blogFor the average CA winery, >50% of the carbon footprint is from the glass bottle (including transportation), as glass requires high temperatures to mold and has a heavy impact on shipping and transportationTablas Creek moved to a lightweight bottle in ~2010, which saves ~10% of CO2 footprint; heavier bottles are ~10% more3L bag-in-box reduces packaging carbon footprint by ~84% and ~40% of the total carbon footprintA wine blogger commented on Jason's Facebook that Tablas Creek is well-positioned to create change w/ bag-in-boxPreviously topped out at ~$35 for 3L, or ~$7.50/bottleTablas Creek bag-in-box trialBottled 100 cases of Patelin de Tablas Rose, ~300 3L boxesGot ~60k views on a blog post on boxes in 2 days, lots of positive commentsIn mid-Feb 2022, released the boxes to the member email list and sold out in 4 hoursWines are currently under screw cap, meaning they are similar and don't need adjustments to be in a bag-in-boxFuture bag-in-box effortsMay extend to all 3 Patelin de Tablas bottlings (red, white, rose), which sell for $28/bottle retail, and other wines not meant for long agingLikely will not sell in distribution - an “uphill battle,” with the price point being too high vs. the existing marketBag-in-box ties to Tablas Creek's mission - “to have a positive impact on the way grapes are grown, wine is made, and how wine is packaged and sold”Box pricing$28/bottle retail would be $112 for 4 bottles (1 box)Cost is less for packaging, which was passed along to customersPriced at $95/3L box, thought it was good to be under $100Bag-in-box bottling & storage processBottling boxes was the biggest challenge at a small scaleRented a semi-automated filler (would cost ~$10-12k to buy)Very labor-intensive, took 4 hours for 324 boxesThere's now a mobile bottling (boxing) line with bag-in-box capabilities based in Sonoma, may rent this for future boxingsNot a lot of reliable data on how wine ages in boxes outside of 6-12 months, will be tasting and testingBags in the boxes have higher oxygen transfer rates (“OTR”) than glass bottlesOnce opened, the boxes stay fresh for at least several weeks Get access to library episodes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Taking over from his father, 2nd generation proprietor of Tablas Creek Vineyard, Jason Haas left a career in technology to dig into the soils of Paso Robles. Spearheading the conversion to Biodynamic farming and now the certification of Regenerative Organic farming, Tablas Creek has pioneered not just the Rhone movement in California, but of Regenerative farming, which looks to take into account the farm's impact on the soil, community, and region. Jason believes that Regenerative farming is the only truly sustainable way to farm. Listen in to Tablas Creek's progression from organic to biodynamic to regenerative. Support XChateau via PatreonDetailed Show Notes: Tablas CreekPioneer of the California Rhone movementBased on Paso Robles - because of the calcareous soils, long growing season, and enough rainfall to dry farmFounded and run by two familiesRobert Haas, Founder of importer Vineyard BrandsPerrin Family, owners of Chateau Beaucastel in the RhoneAll Rhone varieties, including rarer varietal winesOwn 270 acres, 125 planted to vinesRegenerative farming - similar to biodynamics, but thinks more about the externalities of agricultureHas commitments to less use of shared resources (e.g. - water, power)Has an additional focus on the big picture (e.g. - climate change with a metric to increase the carbon content of the soil)Biodynamics is process-based whereas regenerative farming is results-basedRequires a series of audits - soil health audit, animal welfare certification (that they are treated humanely), farmworker audit (paying fair wages, increasing their skills -> led to weekly roundtable meetings)Focus on the positive impact on the soil, community, and regionDoes not have cow horns or the cycles of the moon like biodynamicsRegenerative is an alternative to biodynamics that is more focused on science vs mystical processesBenefits of the various farming practicesConventional - cheapest in the short termOrganic - in the long run, not more expensive than conventional. Organic certification in wine has been mostly for lower-end wines in the $10-15/bottleBiodynamics -Initially believed it would increase the lifetime of vines and gain in quality from older vines. Discovered that lots grown biodynamically were the best lots right away in blind tastings.Regenerative farming - Less about the grapes vs biodynamics, more in externalitiesRegenerative farming pilot program6 Regenerative Organic certified wineries at the momentGot invited to the pilot w/o knowing what “regenerative” was or meantCan use the “Regenerative Organic” seal on their wines (vs just for the grapes)Costs of farmingBiodynamic/regenerative - have more hands-on labor vs organic or conventional farmingLess chemical purchasesCost on a $/ton basis for farming has not increased significantly vs organic (~$3-5,000/ton)Has not experienced yield reductions, the yield has been more dependent on water (e.g. - 2-2.5 tons per acre in a dry / frost year vs up to 3.5 tons per acre for a wetter year)Has been able to avoid significant labor issues by maintaining its own vineyard crew (10 FTEs, started w/ own crew in 1996), paying a living wage and good labor conditions have led to good recruitment and retention of crew workers Get access to library episodes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brought to you by The Real Voice - Mel Allen. Providing voice over for commercials, podcasts, explainer videos, and more. Samples and demos at https://therealvoice.com Wine in a box has that opposite of Je ne said quoi - that air of affordability about them. Until now that is. It's been rare to find a boxed wine out of the teens Occasionally there have been some in the $35 range - but the bubble has officially been burst! Tablas Creek Vineyard is pushing the envelope. Will it push back? That remains to be seen - but they're busy folding up boxes that will set you back $95 for the 3-liter package. It might be good timing as boxed wine sales have been up - nearly 19% last year - when compared to 2019. Find out more about the 108 cases of Patelin Rose and why it's living in a box at https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2022/02/dawn-of-the-95-wine-box Everybody likes a comeback kid, right? Well, there are ten beer companies, most of which I've heard of most and actually tried seven of that came back from the dead. Thankfully - this isn't like that Zombie dream, it's just that the brands were too beloved to let them lie. Narragansett, Catamount, and even Pabst Blue Ribbon are on this list - among others - so prepare for some nostalgia as you peruse this list. https://www.eatthis.com/discontinued-beers-returned/ And why aren't beer alternatives growing faster - according to the research - it's shopper confusion. 71% of people who walk up to these products spend time walking back and forth to see which one might be right… but end up walking away! RTD, Seltzers, and other “Beyond beer” products (as they're called in this article). Turns out more men are walking away - and we might have better data, better signage, and more helpful information on cans to help us consumers make better choices. Who doesn't love making good choices in the aisle - so you can go enjoy what you're buying!? Check out the story at https://www.csnews.com/shopper-confusion-hurting-sales-beyond-beer-category Next Time: The Boozebuddy Update continues on video! On Spotify, watch alongside the podcast, or head to the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC033VXK28YhXgJAYpHS-C_w Head to BoozebuddyUpdate.com to comment or get in touch with me! Remember - don't drink and drive, stay safe, drive sober and support the booze that supports your local community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy/support

This is a Victor and Carrie episode for the Season 5 Premiere. It is an episode of changes, announcements, and of course wine tasting. We taste and review 2 wines and we finally bring back Food Time! The wines reviewed are: 2019 Roussanne by Tablas Creek Vineyard, and 2017 Ancestor by Halter Ranch.

We head to California for a great chat with winemaker Jason Haas. Tablas Creek Vineyard is the first winery in the world to achieve Regenerative Organic Certification, a farming gold standard that addresses climate change and social inequity. We also talk about the winery's decision to only serve vaccinated diners inside and the pandemic-prompted realisation that they could look after visitors better.https://tablascreek.comFollow Dirty Linen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dirtylinenpodcastFollow Danihttps://www.instagram.com/danivalentFollow Rob Locke (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Follow Huck (Executive Producer)https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

If you're looking for a wine brand that absolutely crushes it on social media, look no further than Tablas Creek Vineyard!On today's episode of the Craft & Cluster Podcast, I talked with Ian Consoli, the marketing director for Tablas Creek, one of my absolute favorite wineries on the central coast. In this conversation, Ian and I talk about the importance of listening to your audience and how a good company culture is crucial to the success of any business.  Indeed, much of our conversation centers around how Tablas Creek's successful marketing efforts are due in large part to their team's ability to collaborate and support each other.Follow Tablas Creek online:Blog: https://tablascreek.typepad.com/Instagram: @tablascreekFacebook: Tablas Creek VineyardTwitter: @tablascreekYouTube: Tablas Creek (Let's help get them to 1000 subscribers!)You can contact Ian directly at ian@tablascreek.comIf you found this episode super valuable, PLEASE rate and review it, and spread the love by screenshotting, sharing, and tagging @craftandcluster on Instagram. And to make sure you never miss an episode, be sure to subscribe!If you have any questions, feel free to email me at podcast@craftandcluster.com and if you would like to learn more about me and my services, head to www.craftandcluster.com!Disclaimer: The information contained on this podcast and the resources available for download through the accompanying website are for educational and informational purposes only. ​ The information contained on this podcast and the resources available for download through the accompanying website is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as legal, financial, tax, medical, health, or any other professional advice.

Today, we celebrate #Regenuary with Jordan Lonborg, viticulturist of Tablas Creek.  Tablas Creek farms 120 acres of Rhone varieties in Paso Robles, California.  They were certified organic in 2003.  They have been farming biodynamically since 2010, and received their biodynamic certification in 2017.  They are the first Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) winery by the Regenerative Organic Alliance, established in 2017.  The 3 main pillars of the ROC include soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker fairness.  ROC requires minimal irrigation with the idea that healthy soils need less water.Jordan and I talk about these 3 pillars, including regenerative farming, climate change, tilling, carbon sequestration, cover crops, mob grazing, bees, compost and biochar, and lastly, animal and worker welfare.Instagram: @tablascreekWebsite: tablascreek.com

In today's episode, we welcome Jordan Lonborg, viticulturist at Tablas Creek Vineyard for part two of our two-part series with the company. Tablas Creek Vineyard is all about making change in the world of planet-saving agriculture. They are the first Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) vineyard in the world. That means that in addition to producing top-of-the-line wines people love, their agricultural practices help reverse climate change. We're incredibly honored to be partnering with the great folks at Tablas Creek for this series, as well as a cause campaign surrounding sustainable wine and agriculture. We spoke to Tablas' General Manager, Jordan Haas last week about the history of Tablas and how the Regenerative Agriculture Certification™ is changing the shape of California Wineries. Be sure to check it out if you haven't already.  In this episode with Jordan, we dive into: How Tablas Creek became the world's first ROC™ vineyard How being Regenerative Organic Certified™ is helping to fight climate change Jordan's insight into what it takes to run a people-and-planet-friendly operation The three pillars of the Regenerative Organic Certification™ Links from the Episode: Tablas Creek on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube  The Rodale Institute  Kiss the Ground on Netflix The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi   Related Content: The show post for this episode (and Jason's episode from last week): https://growensemble.com/sustainable-vineyard Our articles in partnership with Tablas Creek: https://growensemble.com/sustainable-wine/ https://growensemble.com/climate-change-and-agriculture/ https://growensemble.com/regenerative-agriculture/ Connect with Grow Ensemble on Social: YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Instagram

In this episode, we welcome Jason Haas, Partner and General Manager at Tablas Creek Vineyard. Tablas Creek Vineyard is all about making change in the world of planet-saving agriculture. They are the first Regenerative Organic Certified™ (ROC™) vineyard in the world. That means that in addition to producing top-of-the-line wines people love, their agricultural practices help reverse climate change. We love what Jason and the rest of the folks at Tablas Creek are doing, and we're incredibly honored to be partnering with them for this episode and a cause campaign surrounding sustainable wine and agriculture. We also have an episode with their viticulturist coming next week, so stay tuned for that! In this episode with Jason, we dive into: What sustainability in the wine industry means How climate change is affecting California’s wine production and farming practices Why farming regeneratively can be so uniquely beneficial to vineyards  Sustainable vineyard certifications Links from the Episode: Tablas Creek on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube  The Rodale Institute  Kiss the Ground on Netflix The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi   Related Content: The show post for this episode: https://growensemble.com/sustainable-vineyard Our articles in partnership with Tablas Creek: https://growensemble.com/sustainable-wine/ https://growensemble.com/climate-change-and-agriculture/ https://growensemble.com/regenerative-agriculture/ Connect with Grow Ensemble on Social: YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Instagram

Join host Fred Munroe as he speaks with Joel Peterson, executive director with the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance ; Jason Haas, partner and general manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard ; and Adrienne Ferarra, co-owner of Clesi Wines and professor in the Department of Wine & Viticulture at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo , as they discuss how the Central Coast wine industry is coping with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tablas Creek Vineyard, a pioneer of California's Rhone movement, is the result of a decades-long friendship between the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel and Robert Haas, longtime importer and founder of Vineyard Brands. In 1989, the partners purchased a 120-acre property in the rugged Adelaida District of west Paso Robles for its similarities to Châteauneuf du Pape: limestone soils and a favorable Mediterranean climate. They immediately began what would be a decade-long process of importing and propagating the traditional varietals grown at Beaucastel, which they use at their own organic estate vineyard and also made available to more than 600 vineyards and wineries around the west coast.Tablas Creek’s wine production begins at their limestone-rich 120-acre organic estate vineyard, where vineyard practices emphasize dry farming and seek to maximize the expression of place. Since 2010, Biodynamic techniques have been incorporated and include an on-site mixed herd of sheep, alpacas and two guard donkeys that graze the cover crops while fertilizing the vineyard. The vineyard achieved Demeter Biodynamic certification in 2017. Winemaking is done entirely with native yeasts and aging of the reds and many whites is completed in 1200-gallon French oak foudres. Tablas Creek follows the centuries-old Châteauneuf du Pape tradition of blending to produce wines with complexity and balance while maximizing the expression of its unique terroir. The winery’s collection of Rhone-style red, white and rosé blends and varietal wines is available at the tasting room and at select restaurants and wine shops.As Tablas Creek celebrates its 30th anniversary, the winery remains focused on the future. Muscardin, the 14th and final grape from the Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape collection, was grafted into the vineyard this summer, while three other new grapes (Bourboulenc, Cinsault, and Vaccarese) were harvested for the first time. Just as exciting, Tablas Creek was selected to be the pilot vineyard in the new Regenerative Organic certification, through which they hope to provide an example of how the wine community can lead the way to a more sustainable, more delicious future.

Dr. Charlotte Decock, Assistant Professor Cal Poly - Earth & Soil Sciences talks about soil management with the goal of capturing greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere and sequestering them in the soil. Her teaching and research focus on sustainable fertilizer and soil management in California’s specialty crops. This podcast is a recording from a workshop we co-costed on soil health. As part of California Climate Investments, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Healthy Soils Program distributed $5.8 million in cap and trade funds in 2018 to farming and ranching operations for the implementation of soil health practices that sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This workshop brought together a team of researchers and growers from Cal Poly, the Vineyard Team, J. Lohr Vineyard, and Tablas Creek Vineyard to talk about their Demonstration Project grant from the Healthy Soils Program to demonstrate the benefits of compost application and no-till practices for vineyard operations. References: 28: Understanding Soil Health  (Podcast) Dr. Charlotte Decock The Composting Process Compost Rate Calculator Floor Management for Soil Health Notes on Composting Grape Pomace Supporting Soil Health Using Compost | Slides from a talk by Cristina Lazcano & Charlotte Decock Sustainable Ag Expo SIP Certified Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

In this episode Shelley and Phil are traveling to Uruguay, tasting three wines from Bodega Garzón. Here are the wines they are tasting through in this episode:The 2019 Albariño Reserve, the 2019 Pinot Noir Rosé Reserve and the 2018 Tannat Reserve.Tannat has been a trending grape in the past year and Bodega Garzón has led the charge with award winning Tannats but don’t be fooled by thinking that’s the best wine they make. The Pinot Noir Rosé Reserve and the Albariño Reserve are stellar as well. All three come in at or under 20 bucks! And in this episode we announce our new Instagram handle (Wine Time Fridays) and our new website (https://winetimefridays.com)! Cheers! It’s Wine Time!For more information on Bodega Garzón please visit https://bodegagarzon.com/en/winery/A big thanks to our sponsors: The Culinary Stone. Looking for that special bottle of wine or a wine club that really over delivers, visit https://culinarystone.com or call them at 208-277-4116.Social Media Summit Coeur d’Alene. Visit https://www.smwcda.com for more information on the Pacific Northwests longest running social media conference and the Social Media Summit Inner Circle. And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music which is anything but average. Please contact him at veryaveragemusic@gmail.com Other Mentions: Gary Vaynerchuck, Madeleine Puckette, Wine Folley, Lindsay Anderson, Brian LaFaille, Tablas Creek Vineyard.Wines we drank this week: Original House Wine 2018 Red Blend, 2017 A to Z Pinot Noir, 2015 Red Blend from H3 Wines and 2018 Kendall-Jackson Reserve Chardonnay.Wines we drank last week but forgot to mention: 2014 Ideology Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Washington Hills Dry Riesling, 2013 Cougar Crest Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Catchwire Reserve Chardonnay, 2018 Waterbrook Rosé of Sangiovese

Wine Industry Limps Along With Tasting Rooms Closed A report out this week from Sonoma State University estimates California wine businesses lost more than $4 billion dollars since the start of the coronavirus shutdown. More than 40,000 people, directly or indirectly involved in making, distributing and serving wine, could lose their jobs. We’re talking everyone from laborers harvesting grapes to sommeliers at upscale restaurants in L.A. and San Francisco. Saul Gonzalez visited wineries in Paso Robles to learn how they're coping. Guests: Jason Haas, Tablas Creek Vineyard, and Dorothy Schuler, Bodegas Paso Robles

Santa Barbara-bred Tyler and Napa Valley-native Kim launched Halcyon Wines in 2013 after Tyler discovered an intriguing Cabernet Franc vineyard along the Central Coast—a varietal he always dreamed of working with. In his 15 years of winemaking experience, Tyler has produced some of the most critically acclaimed wine as Assistant Winemaker at world-renowned Tablas Creek Vineyard and Provenance in Napa Valley. Tyler recently graduated with an Executive MBA in Wine Business through Sonoma State and is helping to develop new brands and reinvigorate legacy brands. Kim Elwell is a PR and marketing expert with nearly a decade of experience serving celebrity, hospitality, and food/wine clients throughout the Bay Area and beyond—most notably managing Bob Weir's (Grateful Dead) recording studio, TRI Studios in Marin, California. Kim works full-time as Account Director for The James Collective, a boutique PR and marketing agency based in wine country and New York City. Together the Elwells combine their deep-rooted love of wine and California, bringing you a nouveau take on California Cabernet Franc. In this episode we mention… Halcyon Wines Tyler graduating with his Executive MBA in Wine Business from Sonoma State University Nom de Guerre, Tyler’s new label Boojee, Kim’s new label Follow Halcyon on… INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK SPOTIFY WEBSITE In 2012, Sonoma State University launched the first Executive MBA Programs in Wine Business in the United States. This program was developed in response to the needs of wine industry leaders, and remains North America's only program that combines globally recognized excellence in business education with a highly focused wine industry focus. The program is accredited by AACSB, an achievement that fewer than 10% of eligible business programs are able to earn. So far the program has produced nearly 200 alumni who are going on to provide the next generation of wine industry leaders and entrepreneurs. Students have access to an unparalleled network of wine industry scholars, practitioners, and classmates from day one of the program. Courses are held in the Wine Spectator Learning Center, an innovative learning space gilded with advanced technology and flexible learning classrooms. Applications for the 2020 Sonoma Executive MBA in Wine Business cohort are being accepted now through February 28th. Visit SBE.Sonoma.edu/MBA for more information, to speak with an admissions counselor, or to RSVP for an information session. SBE.Sonoma.edu/MBA or call 664-3501.

Tweet D and L Coffee Service Inc. and Sysco Corporation Sysco Philadelphia CAKE from Sysco at www.trycake.com/smallbites to get $750 off activation costs present the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia”, Small Bites with Donato Marino and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio this Sunday, April 14th at 635pm EST with us possibly doing the IMPOSSIBLE We are thrilled to welcome Chef Robert Irvine who is a world class chef, fitness authority, and philanthropist who seeks to inspire people to live better each and every day. He is the host of one epic night of food and music the 3rd Annual Beats 'N Eats - Food + Music Event at The Fillmore Philadelphia on May 13th from 7-11pm. Beats 'n Eats– A Food + Music Event– hosted by Chef Robert Irvine– is an immersive, one-of-a-kind food and music experience designed to increase opportunities for our veterans and members of the military. The event features a family style, six-course meal prepared by local and celebrity chefs such as Andrew Zimmern, Buddy Valastro, Cat Cora, Jose Garces, Kevin Sbraga, Marcie Turney, Matt Fein, and more with live music performances from both established and emerging artists between each course. Robert is a tireless supporter of our nation's military. He believes that none of his success would be possible without the brave men and women who defend our freedoms. For that reason, Robert founded Robert Irvine Foundation in 2014 to support veterans and their causes. Grants have been awarded to the USO, Valor Service Dogs, the Gary Sinise Foundation, and the American Veterans Center. For those of you who can't make the event but still want to see Chef Robert Irvine, Robert pioneered a new genre of programming for Food Network with his extreme cooking challenge show, Dinner: Impossible and parlayed that success into the even more popular Restaurant: Impossible which returns on the Food Network on April 20th with new episodes. Additionally, Robert has hosted or appeared on Food Network shows including Worst Cooks in America, Next Iron Chef, Restaurant Express, Chopped: Impossible and many more as well as doing partnered workouts with his wife Gail Kim to motivate and push each other at the gym. For more information or to purchase tickets for Beats 'n Eats– A Food + Music Event visit https://www.beatsneats.co/ Some people have called our show very cheesy, so we thought who better to have join us then Janet Fletcher the author of weekly blog, Planet Cheese, that is read by cheese enthusiasts internationally, is the cheese columnist for Specialty Food Association and The SOMM Journal magazines, and she is a member of the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers. Fletcher's journalism has received three James Beard Awards and the IACP Bert Greene Award, and her food writing has appeared in numerous national publications, including The New York Times, SAVEUR Magazine, Fine Cooking, and Food & Wine. Janet will be on to talk about her latest book “Wine Country Table: With Recipes that Celebrate California's Sustainable Harvest” from Rizzoli New York. Celebrating the Golden State's wine-growing regions, Wine Country Table features compelling stories and recipes that showcase the range of the state's agricultural bounty and the seasonal spirit that continues to define the produce-driven and ethnically influenced essence of California wine country cooking. Beautifully photographed, the book offers a visual tour of 23 stunning farms and wineries--including Cakebread Cellars, Domaine Carneros Winery, Handley Cellars, and Tablas Creek Vineyard, along with Lodi Farming (cherries), Hilltop & Canyon Farms (avocados and citrus), and Henderson Orchards (pears) to name a few--whose sustainable practices highlight the future of responsible farming and wine-growing embraced throughout California. Janet also teaches cooking and cheese-appreciation classes around the country www.janetfletcher.com Then coming in studio to talk about Philly's hottest dining destination East Passyunk Avenue is Adam Leiter the Executive Director of East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) and Dominick Leuzzi the co-owner of Stogie Joe's Tavern. He will talk about their Flavors on the Avenue Street Festival event held on Sunday, April 28, 2019 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Flavors will take over five blocks of East Passyunk from Broad to Dickinson. The street will be filled with tasty bites and seasonal sips from dozens of restaurants, bars and cafes. Philadelphia's top chefs will fire up signature dishes and inventive small plates - putting their own twist on street food. Come for the food, but be prepared to stay for the day! On top of award-winning cuisine, experience all that East Passyunk has to offer with live entertainment, on-trend fashion, sidewalk sales, free family fun, crafters, art and much more! From the sweet to the savory, the casual to the fine dining, the American to the international, the Flavors media tasting tour has it all with selections from Bing Bing Dim Sum, Brigantessa, Cantina Los Caballitos, Fuel Healthy Kitchen, Mamma Maria Ristorante, Marra's Philadelphia - Italiana Cucina, Noir Philadelphia, P'unk Burger, Redcrest Fried Chicken, Stogie Joe's Tavern, and Ristorante Tre Scalini. Flavors has become one of Philadelphia's tastiest spring festivals and block parties. Text your friends and tell them "Meet me on East Passyunk!" Last, but certainly not least we are excited to have on Chef Paul Watterson of The Fanwood Grille. The Fanwood Grille (34 South Martine Ave., Fanwood) within six months of opening won the award for having the Best Soup in New Jersey, according to The The Daily Meal food website. Well Last summer, Fanwood Grille established themselves as a destination for fans of authentic Maine lobster rolls, and now has a growing reputation for its foot-long hot dogs. The eatery serves home-cooked food made on-premises with fresh ingredients and a little flair. (This in addition to having a classic diner/luncheonette menu of breakfast, burgers, grilled cheese, salads, soups and granola made from scratch on premises.) Some customers believe the Chicken Noodle Soup is almost medicinal and call in advance to reserve it because it sells so quickly. Along with other classics like Lobster Bisque, creamy Butternut Squash, and the award-winning New England Clam Chowder, chef Paul Watterson has invented soups including Mango Chicken Habanero, Falafel Soup (vegan and gluten-free),Italian Hot Dog Soup, and Cream of Thanksgiving Soup. They all sound delicious and can't wait to talk to them. You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don't forget we still have our regular weekly segments from Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized for Blog Eating in SJ, John Howard-Fusco for his news of the week and please remember that John's book “A Culinary History of Cape May: Salt Oysters, Beach Plums & Cabernet Franc” from Arcadia Publishing The History Press is available, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season 10 finalist, appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell's Kitchen #AllStars, as well named Pennsylvania's most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her tip of the week, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame and his autobiography “The Joke Man: Bow to Stern” from Post Hill Press is available for purchase on Amazon.com and a documentary film of his life by Ian Karr will be released Fall 2019. 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NWP welcomes three time James Beard Award winner Janet Fletcher! Celebrating the Golden State's wine-growing regions, Wine Country Table features compelling stories and recipes that showcase the range of the state's agricultural bounty and the seasonal spirit that continues to define the produce-driven and ethnically influenced essence of California wine country cooking. Beautifully photographed, the book offers a visual tour of 23 stunning farms and wineries--including Cakebread Cellars, Domaine Carneros, Handley Cellars, and Tablas Creek Vineyard, along with Lodi Farming (cherries), Hilltop & Canyon Farms (avocados and citrus), and Henderson Orchards (pears) to name a few--whose sustainable practices highlight the future of responsible farming and winegrowing embraced throughout California. Award-winning author Janet Fletcher's recipes turn any gathering into a celebration. Wine pairings and recommendations add sophistication to everyday meals. Wine Country Table shows readers firsthand how responsible growing practices and careful technique result in delicious dishes you'll be proud to share with family and friends.   http://www.janetfletcher.com

This podcast is a recording from a workshop we co-costed on soil health. As part of California Climate Investments, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Healthy Soils Program distributed $5.8 million in cap and trade funds in 2018 to farming and ranching operations for the implementation of soil health practices that sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This workshop brought together our team of researchers and growers from Cal Poly, the Vineyard Team, J. Lohr Vineyard, and Tablas Creek Vineyard to talk about their Demonstration Project grant from the Healthy Soils Program to demonstrate the benefits of compost application and no-till practices for vineyard operations. The first of our two recordings is with Kevin Piper, Director of Agricultural Operations, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Kevin describes the composting operation at Cal Poly SLO and all the factors that go into producing high-quality compost with the materials from Cal Poly’s farming operations. Our second speaker is Dr. Charlotte Decock, Assistant Professor Cal Poly - Earth & Soil Sciences. Charlotte talks about soil management with the goal of capturing greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere and sequestering them in the soil. Her teaching and research focus on sustainable fertilizer and soil management in California’s specialty crops.   References: 19: Healthy Soils Program (Podcast) 28: Understanding Soil Health  (Podcast) Dr. Charlotte Decock The Composting Process Compost Rate Calculator Floor Management for Soil Health Notes on Composting Grape Pomace Supporting Soil Health Using Compost | Slides from a talk by Cristina Lazcano & Charlotte Decock What is Quality Compost | Slides from the talk in this podcast by Kevin Piper Get More Subscribe on Google Play, iHeartRADIO, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources. Learn more at www.vineyardteam.org.

Early Mountain Vineyards in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley produces classic Bordeaux-style reds plus elegant whites made with Chardonnay, Petite Manseng and PInot Gris. Winemaker Ben Jordan discusses Early Mountain's wines. Founded in 1989 by U.S. importer Robert Haas and France's Perrin family (Beaucastel), Tablas Creek Vineyard is a pioneering winery in Paso Robles, California known for its organic Rhone varietals. Partner & General Manager Jason Haas discusses Tablas Creek's history and wines.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

On this very special episode of The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat!, we're joined by Kat's lifelong friend Ash, a writer and producer, to tackle Beverly Hills 90210's awkward (at best) handling of a teen crisis hotline, while Brandon explores the sensual world of “health massage solutions.” DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses rape/sexual assault, so: trigger warning. If you are in an emergency situation, call 911. If you need help dealing with domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline any time at 1-800-799-7233. What we were drinking: Tablas Creek Vineyard 2012 Patelin de TablasWhat we were eating: pizza with pepperoni & mushrooms

Another Quick Picks just in time for the Thanksgiving table featuring two Roussanne-based wines from Tablas Creek Vineyard. Tablas Creek Vineyard, Roussanne 2005 ($27) - Light straw in color with aromas of pear, pineapple and orange blossom. Crisp pear and pineapple flavors with nice minerality on the finish. Wow. Score: 91 Rating: 4/5 stars Tablas Creek Vineyard, Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc, Roussanne/Grenache Blanc/Picpoul Blanc blend 2005 ($35) - Light yellow in color with aromas of pear, honey and spice. Pear, citrus and pineapple flavors finish long with refreshing acidity. A delicious Rhone blend that shows what can be done with these grapes in California. I will cellar a few bottles to see what happens with 5, 10 and 15 years of bottle age. Score: 92 Rating: 4/5 stars Join my Crushpad Group! http://tinyurl.com/27y8df Feedback: winecast@gmail.com Copyright 2007 Acan Media, Inc. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/