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Wes Hagen is a wine educator, a wine historian, a vineyard manager, a writer of AVA proposals, and a damn good winemaker. He is a Renaissance man in the world of wine, connected inextricably to Santa Barbara County, where his family brand Clos Pepe made some of the finest Pinot Noirs of the 1990s and 2000s. He is also a fan of Cabernet Franc. Below, he gives Wine Saves Lives! he answers the question: What Does Cabernet Franc Mean?The Cab Franc people are how Pinot Noir people used to be. Cab Franc is the, is the grape to me that's attracting the seekers. It's attracting the people that are searching for something outside the norm. And so, to me, it's weird — because when I'm in that room full of Cab Franc people, I kind of feel the same way that I feel now in a post Sideways world at World of Pinot Noir.These are my people. I feel like, like I mentioned, The Dead Show and one of my descriptions earlier… and I used to, follow the Grateful Dead quite a bit. And, um, when you're in the show, it feels like these, these are your people. And I feel like, I feel like Cab Franc people are my people.I feel like, uh, I feel like the same way about them, that they're the ones that are looking, they're just in front of the trend, but the trend is never going to happen the way that we imagine it's going to happen. It's not going to be a Cab Sauv. It's always going to be a little bit sort of edgy, and I think that's where Cab Franc would prefer to be. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit winesaveslives.substack.com/subscribe
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It's Monday, Let's raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let's begin Exploring the Wine Glass! Today, I am sharing a Master Class on Cab Franc and Cab Franc Day. As the founder of Cab Franc Day, it always blows my mind when I see an event like this happening. Thanks to Neeta and Kunal Mittal of LXV in Paso Robles for putting together this incredible event. Thanks to Wes Hagen for his wonderful presentation celebrating the best grape variety! The event took place in a large barrel room, so I apologize upfront for the quality of the sound, but I hope you stick it out because there is great conversation and the comparative tasting is extremely educational. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. Did you know you can do it right now, while you are listening? New ratings and reviews are how the algorithms decide which podcasts they recommend to others and if you love the podcast, other wine lovers will too! Plus I have some exciting news, I was just mentioned in Forbes Magazine as a top 25 wine podcast to listen to. So don't forget to add your email address on the website to keep up on all things Exploring the Wine Glass. Find out more about Cab Franc Day on their website. Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video Follow me on Instagram! Follow me on Twitter! Subscribe to my YouTube channel SIGN UP FOR EXPLORING THE WINE GLASS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES STITCHER | iTUNES | GOOGLE PLAY | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN | AUDIBLE | BOOMPLAY Even ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine Glass GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com. Please support our sponsor Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order GET SPECIAL OFFERS FOR DRACAENA WINES
Wes is always great radio, so it's great to catch up with him in studio! He has a couple new brands he's been working with so he will talk about Native 9 as well as LXV. The guys also talk about Cab Franc Day, Dec 4 at Cass Winery!
Wes is always great radio, so it's great to catch up with him in studio! He has a couple new brands he's been working with so he will talk about Native 9 as well as LXV. The guys also talk about Cab Franc Day, Dec 4 at Cass Winery!
Wes Hagen joins David to share the latest wine world news, including a critical bottle... The post Episode #655 – The Wait for Normal is Almost Over; Wine World News With Wes Hagen appeared first on .
If yo u cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Wes Hagen - Winemaker, J. Wilkes Wines - Brand Ambassador, Miller Family WinesVince Ferragamo - Former NFL Star-Ferragamo Winery
We can certainly understand a wine shortage. After all, droughts have challenged production and the... The post Episode #642 – A Big Pain in the Glass and Other Surprising Wine News Featuring Wes Hagen! appeared first on .
It's a HUGE episode! Over an hour of insight and information featuring the incomparable Wes Hagen - J. Wilkes Brand Ambassador and rated one of the top 100 Influential Winemakers by the Wall Street Journal. In this episode Wes takes Adam and Eric through the wild ride of Natural Farming techniques from Organic to Bio-Dynamic. His enthusiasm, knowledge and style bring to focus a very complex subject consisting of the different certifications, techniques, and spiritual ways to grow grapes. The tasting includes the Pinot Blanc and Cabernet from J. Wilkes with Wes leading the tasting, and a final feature of a Vegan wine from Italy, the Querciabella “Mongrana”. Adam and Eric also answer your emailed questions and talk about the musicians out there striving to make our world a cleaner and healthier place. And Adam attempts to write a piece in the style of Thelonius Monk, thanks to Wes' suggestion. Features the new original song: "Erroneous Abbot" Educational and entertaining for the amateur wine drinker as well as the seasoned pro. Also delightful for all kinds of music lovers. We challenge you to not be amused!!Support us!: https://www.patreon.com/tastingnotestheshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tastingnotestheshow/Contact us: tastingnotestheshow@gmail.comWines Tasted: (in order)J Wilkes Pinot Blanc Santa Maria Valley, 2018J Wilkes Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, 2017Quercibella “Mongrana”Super TuscanToscana, Italy, 2017 Link to Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6iEoywvrfRsoBAoAmQM8s4?si=8zfx5U88TOmMZeH3Y-rQbA
The Miller family’s California farming and ranching legacy dates to back to 1871, when William and Francis Broome moved from England to the West Coast of California and began farming in southern Ventura County.The farming legacy passed down to William Broome’s granddaughter Elizabeth, and following her marriage to Robert Miller in 1942, the Miller Family became the steward of the farming business.In 1973, the Miller family developed a vineyard in the Paso Robles highlands and named it French Camp for the Basque shepherds who once populated the area. The area had a special allure thanks to the largest day/night temperature swings, mineral rich soils and highest elevations in the regions.The 1400 acres of French Camp provide the Miller Family with the highest quality fruit sources that help to create the highest quality wines.
The Santa Maria Valley is one of our favorite destinations, both for outdoor recreation AND for experiencing wine country! We chat with two SMV wine makers, Norman Beko and Wes Hagen, about what makes the area so ideal for wine, as well as traveling to LA's wine country during COVID restrictions. Full show notes here: Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Norman Beko of Cottonwood Canyon Winery explains the foot up the Santa Maria Valley has over other wine regions when it comes to growing and producing wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Wes Hagen gives the rundown on managing wine tasting culture and creating remote wine experiences while much of California is still not fully open. But the Santa Maria Valley is OPEN and READY for wine country tourism with lots of safety precautions and creative problem solving!
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Today I am back with another Paso Hangout thanks to Paso Robles Wine Alliance. We all love wine and what makes wine awesome is, lets face it.. the alcohol! But alcohol can get out to hand. Listen in as Wes Hagen, winemaker for J. Wilkes Wines and the godfather of Paso Robles, Gary Eberle of Eberle Winery talk about how wines need to be made in a specific way and the high alcohol wines are on their way out. Really? I don’t think so… and neither do they! In reality, balance is what makes the difference and alcohol needs to be part of the formula to create a balanced wine. Thank you again to the Paso Robles Wine Alliance for putting this conversation together. You can find out more about them by visiting their website pasowine.com. So lets unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and lets listen in as these three discuss alcohol in wine. Slainte! Follow me on Instagram! Follow me on Twitter! SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES STITCHER | iTUNES | GOOGLE PLAY | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW STAY IN THE KNOW - GET SPECIAL OFFERS Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com. Please like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/exploringthewineglass Find us on Twitter, Instagram , Pinterest, and Snapchat (@dracaenawines) Want to watch some pretty cool livestream events and wine related videos. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Find out more about us and our award winning Paso Robles wines on our website. Looking for some interesting recipes and wine pairings? Then head over to our wine pairing website. Thanks for listening and remember to always PURSUE YOUR PASSION! Sláinte! Please Visit our Sponsors by clicking Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order
As the Consulting Winemaker and Brand Ambassador for Miller Family Wines, Wes Hagen talks about wine for a living. And if I had a day to spend tasting and learning about wine, Wes would be the first person I’d choose to join me. He’d wax eloquent about coaxing soil into the deliciousness that is wine and postulate that without wine there would be no democracy. He is perhaps the most articulate and persuasive advocate for the exceptional wines that come out of the Santa Barbara County.A former teacher, Wes loves to share the history of the vineyards and founding winemakers and would be the first to point out the many local heroes in the Santa Barbara County wine industry. He has solidified his own legacy by writing the petitions that created four of the seven American Viticulture Areas recognized by the federal government: Santa Rita Hills, Happy Canyon, Ballard Canyon, and the newly created Alisos Canyon AVA. He is quite literally putting Santa Barbara County wines on the map, and in the process, creating publicity and veneration for the unique wines created in our beautiful community. I first met Wes when my then-husband, Noah Rowles, hired him to write the petition of what would become the Alisos Canyon AVA. Noah had just purchased a ranch in Los Alamos that we would call Dovecote, which was home to the 30-year-old historic Thompson Vineyard. Five years later, the Alisos Canyon AVA makes its debut this week just as Noah is releasing the first wines he made as full-time winemaker at Dovecote.In our wide-ranging conversation, Wes and I reflect on the process of creating the AVA. We also discuss how Wes became the winemaker and vineyard manager at Clos Pepe, how he shaped Santa Barbara county’s maps as its most prolific AVA petition writer, how the wine industry benefits our community and how it can co-exist with the cannabis industry, and why wines from this region stand up to any on the world’s stage. His passion for wine is contagious and I have no doubt our conversation will leave you yearning for a glass of crisp pinot blanc on this hot summer day. Dovecote Estate is featured in Small Business Spotlight. Mention this podcast to receive 20% off your tasting fee. Tasting is available by appointment only.Also mentioned in this episode: Day Drinking with Wes Hagen YouTube show, Miller Family Wines, J. Wilkes Wines, The Wine Bible, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Richard Sanford, Clos Pepe, Adam Tolmac of Ojai Vineyard, Tom Wark’s Fermentation blog, Arthur George on The Myth of Wine, Will Castello’s Somm School.
July 16, 2020 - As a fan of J. Wilkes Wines, it was a pleasure to learn a little about the history of wine and how it's made with J. Wilkes Wines winemaker Wes Hagen. In addition to being a fantastic guest on this podcast, he also hosts his own tri-weekly show (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5pm Pacific) that can be found on his Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube pages.
All over the world, there are literally countless wine and food pairing events going on every single day. More often than not, it’s the best of the best wines paired with culinary creations that few of us will actually get to enjoy more than perhaps once or twice a year, if that. It’s been a long-standing belief of host David Wilson that pairing food and wine can be a beautiful thing, but it need not be reserved for fancy occasions and people with fat wallets. Pairing a delicious (and affordable) wine with a great slice of pizza or messy burger can be just as big a thrill as a carefully choreographed 5-course meal that can burn through a week’s wages of average Americans. This week, long time Grape Encounter regular, Wes Hagen weighs in with David on how to get perhaps just as much pleasure from a yummy yet inexpensive wine and your favorite Italian-inspired pie… pizza pie that is. One thing is for certain, when Wes Hagen, Ambassador of Miller Family Wines and Winemaker of their J. Wilkes brand is in the house, you can count on one or two very odd and wonderful treats. This week, Wes explains the connection between wine and the great scientific achievements of modern man. Are we kidding? Nope. Wes is dead serious and in just about 5 minutes flat he can lay out his case with plenty of names, fact and figures to make you a believer! This week’s edition of Grape Encounters Radio is brought to you buy your ultimate wine retail resource; Total Wine & More. Total Wine has been David’s hands-down favorite brick and mortar wine shopping experience for more than a dozen years, but they also have plenty for those of you who love to shop, learn and explore from your computer or personal device. See what is so very special at TotalWine.com! The post Episode #552 – Wine and Food Pairing is for Real People, Not Just an Elite Class! appeared first on .
Join David and winemaker/wine historian Wes Hagen talking about the science and experience of tasting wine... when wine hits your tongue, all five flavor components – sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umomi/savory – one of the few beverages that delivers all of them. Trends in food and wine pairing take all these into account, and why wine is the perfect accompaniment to food. In this episode, David and Wes, who is renowned in the wine business and also the winemaker for J. Wilkes in the Santa Ynez Valley of California’s Central Coast, address some of the major trends taking hold in the wine industry. Chances are, you’ll welcome the trends that are transforming the industry. This is an eye-opening episode that you won’t want to miss. One of the trends that David and Wes address include the shattering of rules related to wine pairing. Even some of the world’s most renowned Somms are questioning conventional wisdom. Also, there’s a growing affection toward Riesling that is really taking hold. When was the last time that you had one? Another major trend is the migration of wine drinkers toward rosé wines. If you think they’re strictly sweet wines, you’ve been hanging around White Zinfandel too long. Other topics include Orange Wine, Cabernet Franc and much more! This edition of Grape Encounters is brought to you by Total Wine and More. The post Episode #541 – Wes Hagen on Enjoying Wine appeared first on .
It’s never a dull moment when Wes Hagen, one of David’s best buddies in the wine business joins the conversation to talk about the real truths related to wine. In this episode, David and Wes, who is renowned in the wine business and also the winemaker for J. Wilkes in the Santa Ynez Valley of Read More The post Episode #512 – Wine Trends with Wes Hagen appeared first on .
David hosts longtime friend and wine expert, Wes Hagen, winemaker and brand ambassador at J. Wilkes Wines on the Central Coast, as well as a noted wine judge, lecturer and educator. Wes has the unique ability to have condensed the History of Wine into a two-minute talk. Listen to hear it! Download this episode The post Episode #503 – Wes Hagen appeared first on .
Stub is back at the helm this week spinning a playlist called "Where Do We go From Here?" as Kern competes against our first FOUR-TIME guest Wes Hagen, winemaker and brand ambassador for J. Wilkes Wines. This week's playlist includes: Mama Said Knock You Out - LL Cool J Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra Basketball - Bow Wow Ole Man Trouble - Otis Redding I'll Be Your Man - The Black Keys Somebody To Love - Queen Remember—One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer is a drinking game you can play along with at home. Full details and rules available at www.onebourbononechard.com If you find yourself liking, singing along to, or playing along with One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer, please Please PLEASE rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or wherever you found our podcast. It helps other lushes like you find our podcast and to build our community. If you rate and review us and we ever meet you, we'll buy you one bourbon, one chard, or one beer (our choice). Also, please support the show by donating to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/onebourbononechard
Happy New Year! Kern is in the umpire's chair this week spinning a playlist called "Getting To Know... The Rib" designed to introduce you to Stub's WAY better half! Kern & Stub are thrilled to welcome back first-time returning guest Wes Hagen, winemaker and brand ambassador for J. Wilkes Wines. This week's playlist includes: Angela - The Lumineers Different Worlds - Maureen McGovern Marine's Hymn - Sun Harbor Chorus Alexandria - Pig Destroyer Leaving, On A Jet Plane - John Denver Redheads - Marc Daniels Love Is Blindness - U2 Remember—One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer is a drinking game you can play along with at home. Full details and rules available at www.onebourbononechard.com If you find yourself liking, singing along to, or playing along with One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer, please Please PLEASE rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or wherever you found our podcast. It helps other lushes like you find our podcast and to build our community. If you rate and review us and we ever meet you, we'll buy you one bourbon, one chard, or one beer (our choice). Also, please support the show by donating to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/onebourbononechard
He's baaaaaaack. Stub's glorious return to the umpire's chair is once again marred by his horrific song choice. Whether he's trying to justify Twenty One Pilots as an actual music act, determining which is the better "kissed a girl" song (while ignoring the obvious choice), or declaring the cast of Glee as certified musical genii, neither Kern nor our VERY SPECIAL GUEST Wes Hagen (winemaker, J. Wilkes Wine) can make neither hair nor hide of his selections. It's another award-winning episode of "One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer". This week's playlist includes: Stressed Out - Twenty One Pilots Mama, I'm Coming Home - Ozzy Osbourne Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers Oh L'Amour - Erasure Never Kissed A Girl - Ned Van Go I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry Evangeline - Matthew Sweet Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison Don't Stop Believin' - The Cast of "Glee" Remember -- One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer is a drinking game you can play along with at home. Full details and rules available at www.onebourbononechard.com If you find yourself liking, singing along to, or playing along with One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer, please please please rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or wherever you found our podcast. We really appreciate it as it helps other lushes just like you find our podcast and helps build our community. If you rate and review us and we ever meet you, we'll buy you one bourbon, one chard, or one beer (our choice). Also, please support the show by donating to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/onebourbononechard
Ahoy-hoy, hoi polloi! Captain Kern takes the wheel this week to offer up a delightful nautical playlist he has christened "Hard Rudder and Even Keel". Will our VERY SPECIAL FIRST MATE Wes Hagen (winemaker and brand ambassador, J. Wilkes Wines) and Seaman Second Class Stub be able to navigate the smooth waters of the Captain's List without capsizing? Come aboard and find out! The "Hard Rudder and Even Keel" playlist includes: Sailing - The Strumbellas Sailing - Christopher Cross Sloop John B - The Beach Boys I'm On A Boat - The Lonely Island (featuring T-Pain) Touch - July Talk Son Of A Son Of A Sailor - Jimmy Buffett Sail - AWOLNATION Sail Away - The Oak Ridge Boys Vahevala - Loggins & Messina Remember -- One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer is a drinking game you can play along with at home. Full details and rules available at www.onebourbononechard.com If you find yourself liking, singing along to, or playing along with One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer, please please please rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or wherever you found our podcast. We really appreciate it as it helps other lushes just like you find our podcast and helps build our community. If you rate and review us and we ever meet you, we'll buy you one bourbon, one chard, or one beer (our choice). Also, please support the show by donating to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/onebourbononechard
Theses guests have a lot to celebrate!Wes Hagen, Consulting Winemaker & Brand Ambassador of J. Wilkes Winery in Santa Maria, shares about the Celebration of Harvest in Santa Barbara County October 9-12.Celebrated Chef and Cancer Survivor, Steve McHugh, of Cured Restaurant in San Antonio, Texas gives back with Oktoberbreast: Booze for Boobs.Debbie Levin, The Environmental Media Association President, shares about their 25th Anniversary celebration on October 24 at Warner Brothers Studios. The glamorous event honors Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristin Davis, among others, and much more.
Host, Nanci Jo Saper, talks with Clos Pepe Winemaker, Wes Hagen, and Dermatologist, Dr. Monika Kiripolsky of the Obagi Skin Health Institute in Beverly Hills, shares travel skin care tips.