Podcasts about wineries

More Lodi, Great Stories, Zinfandel, Young Blood, Earthquakes and interview with Jeff Farthing, Director of Winemaking, Michael David Winery in Lodi, CA. ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINE 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 & Asian sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in CA wine, chatting along the way with the experts who make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Jeff Farthing, Michael David Winery. 

Episode 229 Sponsored by: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Katie Ambrosi, Director of Marketing at Wilson Artisan Wineries Katie Ambrosie joined us in the studio today, discussing Wilson Artisan Wines' diverse offerings, including 12 wineries, inns, and rental properties around Healdsburg. She highlights the unique experiences they provide, from VIP tours to live music events and wine competitions, emphasizing the importance of creating memorable visitor experiences.  Wine of the Day: 2022 Coyote Sonoma Pinot Noir Links: Wilson Artisan Wineries Gold in Your Backyard Summer Wine Trail   Sponsor: River Road Family Vineyards and Winery Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at
 Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA. http://thresholdstudios.info/

Sandy Road Vineyards Announced New Tasting RoomKuhlman Estates Announced New Tasting Room OpenRootstock Festival Date Released for 2026Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Preview Week Casual Friday Wines Announced Closure of the Winery

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What were the key challenges and breakthroughs that shaped the BC and Ontario wine industries in the 1980s and 90s? What makes or breaks a new wine project, and why is finding the right vineyard often the most time-consuming step? What made Peter believe that Niagara-on-the-Lake could produce exceptional Chardonnay? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Ann Sperling & Peter Gamble. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Highlights What was Ann's best memory from growing up on the farm? When did Ann and Peter know that they wanted to work in the wine industry? How did Ann and Peter meet? What was the first bottle of wine Ann and Peter shared? How do Ann and Peter navigate their interwoven personal and professional lives? How do they negotiate professional disagreements, and who chooses the wine for dinner? What were the major challenges and opportunities in the BC and Ontario wine industry in the 1980s and 90s? In the early days, how did Peter envision the future of Ontario wines? What are some of the reasons certain vintages almost didn't make it into the bottle? What do you look for when considering a new project? What makes Ann and Peter different from the stereotypical flying winemakers? What were the signs that Niagara-on-the-Lake could produce exceptional Chardonnay? How has working on a small, focused vineyard impacted Ann and Peter's winemaking choices? Why must you suffer to make top-notch wines?   Key Takeaways It was in the early 80s in BC and maybe slightly before that in Ontario, that estate wineries became a thing. Prior to that, that meant there were a few really large wineries, not really making estate or single vineyards. Vineyards were a source of bulk wine for the most part. The hunt for the vineyard became a very important one. We looked at over 230 vineyards before we found one. I think everyone there was on the verge of giving up on this, thinking “Well, they're not really going to buy anything.” Because we'd get it to a certain stage, then we do soil analysis, and we weren't quite happy, or we talked to people who had made wine from the vineyard or something would come up, and we just wouldn't quite be where we wanted to be with the quality of the vineyard. I often work on the basis of paradigms, where I'll take a look at a wine sold throughout the world and say, you know, I think this could be done really well in this area. You know what it is you might be able to accomplish within the parameters that you have - the obvious things, the terroir, the exposures to soils, the temperatures in general.   About Ann Sperling & Peter Gamble Often referred to as the “power couple” of the Canadian wine industry, Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling have long pursued the pinnacles of wine quality in Canadian vineyards and wineries. Following her upbringing on her family's Okanagan Valley vineyard, Ann turned to the soil for the character and complexity of her wines. Acknowledged as a Canadian pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, ‘terroir' was at the centre of her philosophy and she is renowned for her head winemaking roles at Malivoire, Southbrook, and Sperling Vineyards. Peter, a lifetime wine industry professional, has worked alongside Canada's most passionate winemakers to achieve greater heights with our finest appellation wines. Since 2000, Peter has provided expertise in ultra-premium winemaking operations, including: Stratus, Ravine, Benjamin Bridge and Lightfoot & Wolfville. With the purchase of a top-flight ancient Malbec planting in Mendoza, Argentina, in 2008, Ann and Peter broadened their winemaking activities, but Niagara remains their cherished home base. Current focus is on these Niagara projects: On Seven, Lailey and Stonebridge Vineyards and Dobbin Estate.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/342.

Stephanie Duboudin, CEO of Wine Victoria, joins to educate us on this state at the southern end of Australia that has a ton of diversity and makes all styles of wine. A boutique winery heaven, Victoria is something you need to know about!    Wineries mentioned: Tahbilk Seppelt Mount Langhi Wild Duck Creek Yeringberg Yarra Yering Brown Brothers Pizzini Campbells Chalmers Chambers Rosewood Stanton & Killeen Giant Steps Bindi Wines _________________________________________________________ Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes    

For Episode 76 of Read Between the Wines, we head to Spain with the dynamic Nathalie Bonhomme, the French-Canadian force behind Les Vins Bonhomme. From her early days in Valencia to becoming a global wine brand, Nathalie shares her remarkable journey, blending bold branding with serious winemaking. We explore her partnerships with top Spanish producers, her deep connection to the Canadian market, and her foray into olive oil. It's a story about passion, persistence, and creating wines that truly resonate—across Sweden, Japan, Canada, and beyond. An inspiring and flavour-packed conversation not to be missed.   For more information about our Podcast, visit us on the web:  https://readbetweenthewines.com  Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/betweenthewinesmedia  Connect with us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/read-between-the-wines 

Oak Ridge Winery In this episode, Rob and Scott drink paint thinner, I mean "wine", from Oak Ridge "Winery" known as Moss Roxx (we are convinced Roxx has no significance, they simply misspelled Rocks).  Will Oak Ridge surprise with a wine that can actually be consumed by humans, or will they follow their normal standards of attempting to reduce the population of planet Earth?  We shall see... on The Wine Vault.

Immigration advocates and union representatives rallied in downtown Pittsburgh this week. Demonstrators were showing solidarity with those in Los Angeles, by protesting the deportation of immigrants. The Pennsylvania state House has voted to raise the minimum wage on a county-by-county basis. We explain how the plan would work. More than 400 young people in Pittsburgh are being dropped from a federal program that provides free job training and education. Many youth are unsure of their next moves. Coyotes, foxes and crows are already fair game for Pennsylvania hunters on Sundays. But hunters may soon be allowed to chase deer, turkey and bear on all in-season Sundays as well. State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding stopped at the Waltz Estate and Winery and Family Farm in Manheim, Lancaster County earlier this week. He announced an investment of over $224,000 in Agriculture Promotion Grants. Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in nearly 2,000 cities and towns this weekend, including dozens of locations across Pennsylvania. Rallies are set for Harrisburg, Lancaster, Carlisle, York, Gettysburg and Chambersburg. The No Kings Day of Defiance protests will happen during the military parade in Washington on Saturday for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday. And the Pennsylvania state House is pondering a bill that would ban the use of artificial intelligence in political campaign ads. Lawmakers say AI-generated images or videos could undermine the integrity of elections, if the technology is used to misrepresent candidates. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drawing on her background in winemaking and Silicon Valley, Ashley Leonard, Founder and CEO of Innovint, has developed a modern platform that tracks everything from the vineyard to the bottle.  From getting granular with COGS to automating TTB compliance, Innovint gets the winery out of spreadsheets and into a modern, cloud-based, mobile-centric system. This system is designed to accomplish Innovint's mission: Helping wineries run better businesses. Detailed Show Notes: Innovint overview - mobile-driven winemaking platform, tracks and manages all winemaking options, and automates compliance>600 winery clients (~80% of wineries still using Excel)92% of clients in North America, 8% InternationalMission: helping wineries run better businessesTTB requires reporting for producers >500 cases4 productsGrow - vineyard tracking platform from the winemaker's lens; phenology dates, yield estimates, applications, harvest scheduling, historical trendsMake - winemaking from fruit reception to bottling; work enablement platform with digital work ordersFinance - tracks all costs associated with making wine, final COGS; the finance team applies overheadsSupply (2025 launch) - case goods management, inventory tracking, integrates with DTC platforms & distributors, has allocations as a planning toolHas open APIs; integrates with TankNet and VinWizard for winery automation, receives data back for actions taken; integrates with quality control labs (e.g., ETS) and can take action more quicklyCore benefitsKey differentiator: profitability per SKU and true COGS/product (w/o Innovint, calculated once per year)Efficiency, working smarter, better decision making, and more transparencyReporting to be able to manage qualitySome wineries use data to track carbon footprint (e.g., water use, weight of glass)Reduces the risk of an auditCompliance reporting (e.g., TTB 5120, export reports) - Gloria Ferrer went from 3 people over 2 days to 15 minutes for 1 personLarger wineries tend to have more tangible benefitsDomaine Chandon saved $75k annually by making the workflow paperlessPatz & Hall saving 40 hours/monthOnboarding5-step self-serve process (vineyard sources, lots, volume, vessels, current inventory) takes a couple of days for small wineriesPremium package for larger wineries includes team training, and full data migration takes 2-8 weeksPricing - SaaS modelScales based on size (production) and complexity (# of locations) of the wineryNot user or usage-basedImplementation ~$1-2kSubscription starts at $2,400/year for a boutique winery for MakeMarketing - “has tried it all”, tries to add value to the end userDoes a lot of speaking engagements/webinars on being a healthy wineryManages The Punchdown, a free digital community that is a peer-to-peer exchangeReferrals from clients are the most effective marketingLaunched the State of the Wine Business Health Report (2024) - surveyed with >500 participantsTo reach wineries that don't go to conferences - LinkedIn/social, co-marketing, financial webinarsPaid advertising sometimes works, but it's not a top lead generatorBarrier to purchase - resistance to change, case studies help overcome (e.g., Domaine Carneros saw what Chandon was doing and bought the product)The product roadmap includes Supply module, AI applications, and embedded tools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick & Kelly join you from their bedroom for this fantastic Friday the 13th edition of their Daily Smash, featuring highlights from Kelly's friend Michelle's birthday party at the Winery, a few thoughts on the nationwide protests planned for this weekend, a 30 minute walking workout that could change your life, and a SOLE SURVIVOR of a plane crash in India IN THE NEWS!Rick & Kelly are PROUD to be the OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTNERS with SOULLIFE MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS here in America! Get the Rick & Kelly DOUBLE discount of $20 off per bottle by buying 2 or more bottles & hitting AUTO ORDER at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soullife.com/rickandkellyFor more info on how to book Kelly, Rick or the two of them for coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks, go to:https://www.fansocial.co⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Rick & Kelly's favorite ingestible peptides HERE:https://boards.com/a/vL3gBe.kypDicRick & Kelly would love for you to join them on Patreon, where they post hour-plus long, commercial free episodes every week, including celebrity interviews, cooking segments and other videos you won't find on their YouTube channel!Sign up for the Rick & Kelly Show on Patreon.com now!⁠⁠ https:// www.patreon.com/rickkellyshow  ⁠⁠#workout #walking #tenthousandsteps #india #airindia #planecrash #dreamliner #boeing #happybirthday #karenbass #gavinnewsom #lamayor #cagovernor #california #laonfire #riots #la #losangeles #losangelesriots #ice #iceagents #iceprotests #newsmax #newsmax2 #theleventhalreport #live #demonstrations #violentdemonstrations #justinbaldoni #blakelively #ryanreynolds #cooking #kitchen #newkitchen #badasskitchen #zline #homeimprovements #tile #backsplash #paint #kitchen #remodel #fansocial #kellydodd #kellyleventhal #rickleventhal #newportbeach #coronadelmar #lidoisle #thehouse #firstdate #datenight #wine #italian #chickenparm #make #ingestible #ingestiblepeptides #peptides #california #californiagovernor #kitchen #irondoors #pinkys #beverlyhills #rhobh #realhousewives #senatorchrisvanhollen #jamiekennedy #comedian #patreon #jefflewislive #siriusxm #mulberrystreet #pickleballpartytown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rick & Kelly join you from their bedroom for this fantastic Friday the 13th edition of their Daily Smash, featuring highlights from Kelly's friend Michelle's birthday party at the Winery, a few thoughts on the nationwide protests planned for this weekend, a 30 minute walking workout that could change your life, and a SOLE SURVIVOR of a plane crash in India IN THE NEWS!Rick & Kelly are PROUD to be the OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTNERS with SOULLIFE MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS here in America! Get the Rick & Kelly DOUBLE discount of $20 off per bottle by buying 2 or more bottles & hitting AUTO ORDER at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soullife.com/rickandkellyFor more info on how to book Kelly, Rick or the two of them for coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks, go to:https://www.fansocial.co⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Rick & Kelly's favorite ingestible peptides HERE:https://boards.com/a/vL3gBe.kypDicRick & Kelly would love for you to join them on Patreon, where they post hour-plus long, commercial free episodes every week, including celebrity interviews, cooking segments and other videos you won't find on their YouTube channel!Sign up for the Rick & Kelly Show on Patreon.com now!⁠⁠ https:// www.patreon.com/rickkellyshow  ⁠⁠#workout #walking #tenthousandsteps #india #airindia #planecrash #dreamliner #boeing #happybirthday #karenbass #gavinnewsom #lamayor #cagovernor #california #laonfire #riots #la #losangeles #losangelesriots #ice #iceagents #iceprotests #newsmax #newsmax2 #theleventhalreport #live #demonstrations #violentdemonstrations #justinbaldoni #blakelively #ryanreynolds #cooking #kitchen #newkitchen #badasskitchen #zline #homeimprovements #tile #backsplash #paint #kitchen #remodel #fansocial #kellydodd #kellyleventhal #rickleventhal #newportbeach #coronadelmar #lidoisle #thehouse #firstdate #datenight #wine #italian #chickenparm #make #ingestible #ingestiblepeptides #peptides #california #californiagovernor #kitchen #irondoors #pinkys #beverlyhills #rhobh #realhousewives #senatorchrisvanhollen #jamiekennedy #comedian #patreon #jefflewislive #siriusxm #mulberrystreet #pickleballpartytown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Current Podcast, hosts Damian Fowler and Ilyse Liffreing sit down with Amy Lund, VP of integrated marketing and corporate communications at E. & J. Gallo Winery, to talk about Barefoot's bold move to become the official wine sponsor of the NFL.

Is a $400 wine really ten times better than a $40 one? Does the right glass really improve your wine and is it worth it when the size makes you look ridiculous? Why do wine labels matter and should the label's look be part of every wine review? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Charles Jennings and Paul Keers, co-authors of the hilarious book I Bought It So I'll Drink It. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of their terrific book,, I Bought It So I'll Drink It. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck! You can find the wines we discussed here.   Highlights Why do we feel guilty about window shopping when it comes to wine? What's the worst wine gadget or gimmick Paul and Charles have encountered? How did a 1947 Sauterne create a bond between Paul and a French wine seller? What was their most triumphant wine deal discovery? Are there elements that expensive wine delivers, that bargain wines can't? Why are Charles and Paul suspicious of mixed cases of wine? Has the quality and perception of box wines changed? What's the strangest vessel Paul and Charles have drunk wine from? What was it like drinking wine at 10 Downing Street and Lambeth Palace? What was Queen Victoria's tipple like? Why does Charles love drinking on his own? Which current wine trends will we look back on as ridiculous? Which wines would Charles and Paul now pair with their favourite childhood foods? Who would Paul and Charles love to share a bottle of wine with? Why should wine critics write about wine labels in their reviews?   Key Takeaways Charles and Paul believe there is a greater experience to be gained from drinking better wine, but that the return for your money plateaus quickly. If you go up from a £10 wine to a £30 wine, you will really notice the difference and have a tremendously greater experience. But then if you multiply that by 10 and go from £40 to £400, the difference in quality isn't that great. If I've got people around for dinner and I sit at the end of the table and everybody else has got normal wine glasses, I look like a complete plonker. And I'd love to sit there, “Oh, it's magnificent.” And they're going to think, what an idiot. So unfortunately, it doesn't get much use. It does enhance the taste of the Bordeaux, there's no doubt about it, but I'm so embarrassed sitting there drinking out of this thing the size of a melon that it really doesn't get much use. Charles and Paul mention wine labels because they think that they are ignored by most wine writers, and they're terribly important for two reasons. Firstly, because they're about the only marketing that most bottles of wine have, because we go into shops and that's all we can see, the labels. And second, if you're setting a table for dinner, you've invested in the table, in the dishware, the cutlery, the glasses to set up this beautiful thing. Why would you put a bottle of wine on the table - however it tastes - if it looks terrible? Wine critics should always say what the label looks like and whether it would look good on the table.   About Charles Jennings & Paul Keers Charles Jennings and Paul Keers are award-winning writers based in London, England. Charles and Paul co-authored the wine blog Sediment, described by New Statesman writer and Guardian literary critic Nick Lezard as “the finest wine blog available to humanity.” The blog became the basis for their book, I Bought It So I'll Drink It. Book-Prize-winning novelist Julian Barnes called it “The funniest wine-book I've read in a long time. Not just laugh-aloud funny but snortingly, choke-on-your-cornflakes funny – up there with Kingsley Amis and Jay McInerney.” Their book won the prestigious André Simon Award.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/341.

Wednesday, June 11 -  Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the news affecting small farmers in America, including a focus on new research from Purdue University suggesting the surge of media coverage had an effect on the price people are paying for eggs. Plus, strong supply fundamentals are pushing cattle and beef prices higher, 70 years after an aerial war against the screwworm — we're hearing about them again.Then, Doug introduces us to Shelby Hampton-Watson, owner of Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards in Brandywine, MD. Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards is a family owned farm going back four generations, and is one of the first agri-tourism farms in the 1970s in south Maryland. Shelby went to college for animal science before returning to the family farm and, over the years, diversified the farm to include the vineyards, winery and wedding venue. They are an estate winery, meaning they are a farm-winery and 100% of what they use is produced by them — planted, taken care of, harvested, processed and bottled, and the tasting room are all on the property. Learn more about Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards at https://www.robinhillfarmandvineyards.com.Additionally, Shelby has several side gigs as an author, speaker, and rural business strategist. She writes for several  agricultural publications, and one of the editorial columns she recently wrote for American Agriculturist is about something she came across during her time as an Animal Science Major in college was PMU (Pregnant Mare Urine) and it's one of the primary ingredients in hormone replacement therapy for women. It's a topic that recently came back into Shelby's consciousness when looking for another topic to write about and decided to share the information with others. You can read the article on https://www.farmprogress.com/commentary/horses-and-hormones-the-surprising-link-between-farmers-mares-and-menopause-treatment.Another venture Shelby has is The Farmed Life (thefarmedlife.org) which empowers women through resources and support to grow; and her book Grace, Grit & Lipstick: Wit & Wisdom for the Modern Female Farmer & her Farm-Curious Friends featuring stories from women in agriculture with their different businesses like entrepreneurs, solarpreneurs, small family farms, backyard and hobby farmers, and anyone linked to the farm-to-table and all-natural-ingredient movements.Lastly, in Doug's opinion segment of today's episode, he discusses the Coalition For A Prosperous America (CPA) that keeps telling us about agriculture and questions a misrepresentation of the agricultural world in America, and why it's important to get your agricultural news from actual agricultural news sources and not mainstream media. 

This interview first aired on Tuesday the 10th of June, 2025 on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton. One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews Matt Fowles from Fowles Winery who have been awarded $500,000 to engineer BatNavs – a technology that helps micro-bats to navigate the vineyard and feed on pests, reducing the need for pesticides and promoting biodiversity. Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131. Listen to One FM Breakfast with Plemo weekdays on 98.5 One FM 6am-9am. The ONE FM 98.5 Community Radio podcast page operates under the license of Goulburn Valley Community Radio Inc. (ONE FM) Number 1385226/1. PRA AMCOS (Australasian Performing Right Association Limited and Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society) that covers Simulcasting and Online content including podcasts with musical content, that we pay every year. This licence number is 1385226/1

Send us a textWhat do you do when you tired of the Corporate world and want a change of pace, Well you find you a 120yr old barn and turn it into a winery! This is what DR and Andrew just did. Listen to their story and how their passion turned to something magical.CCfarms

Today we have a very fun episode highlighting one of the country's emerging culinary cities: Traverse City, Michigan. Located in Northern Michigan on the stunning shores of Lake Michigan, Traverse City has a restaurant and wine scene that attracts visitors from around the globe. And this August marks the debut of the Traverse City Food & Wine, running August 20–24. In this episode, we speak with some of the people who make Traverse City such a special place.First up we speak with Sarah Welch, a Top Chef finalist who ran the acclaimed restaurant Marrow in Detroit before moving to Traverse City to open a forthcoming restaurant with her husband, Cameron Rolka of Detroit's Mink. Next, we hear from Traverse City Food and Wine director Whitney Waara about the amazing event, with a lineup of chefs including Tyler Florence, Ji Hye Kim, Mei Lin, and Kate Williams. To close, we learn about Traverse City's growing wine region from Patrick Brys of Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery.For Traverse City Food & Wine tickets visit traversecityfoodandwine.com. This very special episode is supported by Traverse City Tourism and Pure Michigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hanging in Lodi, good at science, space, the final frontier, zero gravity and interview with Jeff Farthing, Director of Winemaking, Michael David Winery in Lodi, CA. ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINE 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 & Asian sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in CA wine, chatting along the way with the experts who make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Jeff Farthing, Michael David Winery. P1

Hey friends, welcome back to Inspire Create Manifest. I'm your host, Joe Longo, and today I'm sharing a powerful re-release of a conversation I had with the incredible Jennifer Estel, founder of B & Let Liv and co-owner of Endless Mountains Vineyard & Winery in Benton, Pennsylvania.Jennifer is a passionate advocate and the heart behind B & Let Liv, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and advocating for misunderstood dog breeds, especially those labeled as “pit bulls.” The organization works to fight breed-specific legislation, raise awareness, and provide second chances to dogs who've been unfairly judged simply because of how they look.Their mission is rooted in compassion, education, and real action to challenge the myths that surround these beautiful animals. From public outreach to rescue support, B & Let Liv is helping dogs and communities thrive together.This week, B & Let Liv is proudly participating in NEPA Gives, a powerful 24-hour online giving event that unites individuals across Northeastern Pennsylvania to support local nonprofits making a real impact.If you've ever loved a dog who was misunderstood, or if you believe in second chances and changing outdated systems, this is the moment to support. You can find the donation link in the show notes or head straight to:

A quick look arounf the Tehachapi valley at things to do for the upcoming week beginning June 5. 

What do Lucasfilm, Pixar, and kosher Cabernet have in common? One man: Dan Levin. In this special edition of the Kosher Wine Podcast, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath sits down with Dan Levin, affectionately known in the Valley as “Kosher Dan”—for an unforgettable conversation that flows like a fine barrel sample.Recorded under the starlit skies of OneHope Winery, this episode uncorks Dan's incredible journey from the world of audio engineering to becoming one of Napa's most trusted kosher winemakers. From hand-destemming berries one-by-one at Mayacamas to salvaging vintages with divine timing at Marciano Estate, Dan shares behind-the-scenes stories filled with heart, humor, and hashgacha pratis.Rabbi Bernath and Dan explore what makes kosher winemaking not just rigorous but deeply meaningful, from spiritual discipline to the surprising truth that sometimes the kosher wine tastes better. Whether you're a wine lover, a spiritual seeker, or just someone who appreciates a great story, this episode is as rich and rewarding as a well-aged Cabernet.See Rabbi Bernath's Full Article on his experience with Dan Levin HERE https://medium.com/@loverabbi/a-taste-of-kosher-napa-77bc19e87b51?sk=ddb4e271a3566be0cf50957236f9ff94Support the showEmail your questions and comments to kosherwinepodcast@gmail.com

How does using everyday metaphors make wine writing more relatable? How has the pressure to be an expert in everything turned simple pleasures into social competition? Does buying your own wine versus getting free samples make you a better wine writer? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Charles Jennings and Paul Keers, co-authors of the hilarious book I Bought It So I'll Drink It. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of their terrific book,, I Bought It So I'll Drink It. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck! You can find the wines we discussed here.   Highlights How did Charles and Paul meet? What was the first bottle of wine they shared, and how did they realize they had the same approach to bad wine? What was it like to meet legendary wine critic Oz Clarke? When did Paul and Charles discover their love for writing? What were Charles and Paul's best and worst moments in their writing careers? How did their Sediment blog create a stir with the PR people in the wine industry? Where did the title “I Bought It So I'll Drink It” come from? Did buying their own wines give them a different perspective than other wine writers who are given promotional bottles? How did the collaborative approach to writing I Bought It So I'll Drink It work? Which writers have influenced Charles and Paul's writing? Is the tension between wine snobbery and enjoyment unique to wine? What was the most pretentious wine moment Paul and Charles witnessed? How did Charles and Paul develop their distinctive vocabularies for describing wines? Which overused wine descriptors do they find cringy? What's changed about wine criticism or writing since they published their book?   Key Takeaways Charles and Paul explain that they drew their descriptions from real life. There's a tendency in wine writing to use metaphors that you wouldn't necessarily experience. I mean, I've got a cat, but I really wouldn't use the term cat's pee in describing any wine. I don't know what cat's pee actually tastes like. Whereas if I talk about wine smelling of ink, well, people know what ink smells like, and it seemed more appropriate to use ink as an analogy. The authors say that everybody has to be a bit of an expert about everything these days. It's not just a question of, “Oh, we've been to France, we've gone to Italy, we've made it to the United States,” or something like that. It's how you did it, and where you stayed, and what you did, and what tours you went on, and it's so full of itself. Then it becomes a transaction when talking with friends. As Charles and Paul think the fact that they did buy thei wine is quite fundamental to a difference between Sediment and other wine writing. They had to do the same thing, go out and buy it. Maybe that gave us a slightly different slant on wine buying and drinking as well.   About Charles Jennings & Paul Keers Charles Jennings and Paul Keers are award-winning writers based in London, England. Charles and Paul co-authored the wine blog Sediment, described by New Statesman writer and Guardian literary critic Nick Lezard as “the finest wine blog available to humanity.” The blog became the basis for their book, I Bought It So I'll Drink It. Book-Prize-winning novelist Julian Barnes called it “The funniest wine-book I've read in a long time. Not just laugh-aloud funny but snortingly, choke-on-your-cornflakes funny – up there with Kingsley Amis and Jay McInerney.” Their book won the prestigious André Simon Award.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/340.

Dalia and Reggie go to the Mountain Winery to see Chris Isaak. She loved every minute. He has disappeared...was it her dancing?

Mentioned in this EpisodeConnect with the Podcast: Facebook: @texaswinepod Instagram: @texaswinepod Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com Visit www.thisistexaswine.com Help the Show: Subscribe to the newsletter. Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level! Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Texas Wine In the NewsChristina Pickard for Wine Enthusiast: “5 Wine Regions Vying to Become the Next Napa”Andrew Hodge for Lufkin Daily News: “East Texas Wine Country: Regional Wineries are Drawing a Crowd”4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery receives big award from HipcampCarter Creek Winery Resort featured in PBS “Hidden Gems of the Texas Hill Country”Grapevine City Council Denies Grape Creek Vineyards' Permit for Main Street Tasting RoomGrafted event on June 17. Find it on Instagram at @grafted_txJune 24 Texas Wine Growers Industry Seminar and Consumer Tasting in Mansfield (North Texas)Toast of Texas 2025 is on June 8 in Austin! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information. Code: Texaswine2025Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageEnter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture's 2025 Texas Vintners CupInterview with January Wiese of Texas Hill Country Wineries Texas Hill Country Wineries Demerit and Gold Star Gold Star: Instagram post from @wallawallavintners Special ThanksNeed lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus! Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com! Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don't forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!Wine & Food FoundationI'm so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

This is a first on the podcast and a great ending to the first part of Season 5 (we'll be back in September with more episodes!) One of Rebecca's children joined us for the funnest episode ever about small towns through the eyes of a kid: what he loves, what he'd like to see, and the frustrations he experiences as a kid in a small town. About Carter: Carter is Rebecca's 13-year-old son, the middle child, and a small-town connoisseur and font of wisdom about how to connect with and make small towns great places for kids. In this episode, we cover: What Carter loves about his small town What he'd like to see in his small town How to connect with kids and involve them in small towns Carter's Shout-Outs: The Butcher Shop, Inc.: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083102392378 The Bakery Shoppe - Oakes: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088962675005 Hearthside Vineyard and Winery: https://www.facebook.com/HeaOakesrthsideWinery Sweets n' Stories: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063629827416 Feel Good Foods: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095018709672 Wild Wolff: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086460336567 Oakes Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.facebook.com/oakeschamber Irrigation Days FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/970957665097391 MacDaddy's Food Vendor: https://www.facebook.com/PhillyandMaceatery Small-Town Shout-Out! We're celebrating the combined communities of Chamberlain and Oacoma. They have a trail system, and they're building their very first bike-optimized trail! Sometimes, trail systems with options for both walking *and* biking aren't prioritized, so major snaps to these communities for getting this done! A Note on Seasons: Our new format means that we'll be taking a break for summer and picking back up in September. Don't worry, we'll still have plenty of content to share and we can't wait to hit the ground running this fall. Follow us on Instagram (@growingsmalltowns) and Facebook (facebook.com/growingsmalltowns)  New Segment Alert! We think some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're introducing two new parts to the show:  “Small town humblebrags”: Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  “Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges”: Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!  

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the enigmatic history and haunting tales of The Country Squire Restaurant, Inn & Winery in Warsaw, North Carolina. From its origins as a hand-built log cabin to its evolution into a renowned dining and lodging establishment, The Country Squire has been a focal point of both community gatherings and ghostly legends.   Tony explores firsthand accounts from staff and guests, delves into investigations by paranormal researchers, and examines the psychological and environmental factors that may contribute to the site's eerie reputation. Join us as we uncover the layers of mystery that make The Country Squire a unique blend of Southern hospitality and supernatural intrigue.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the enigmatic history and haunting tales of The Country Squire Restaurant, Inn & Winery in Warsaw, North Carolina. From its origins as a hand-built log cabin to its evolution into a renowned dining and lodging establishment, The Country Squire has been a focal point of both community gatherings and ghostly legends.   Tony explores firsthand accounts from staff and guests, delves into investigations by paranormal researchers, and examines the psychological and environmental factors that may contribute to the site's eerie reputation. Join us as we uncover the layers of mystery that make The Country Squire a unique blend of Southern hospitality and supernatural intrigue.

On this episode of Cosplay and Cocktails, join Jessi and Paige on a road trip episode as they travel home from a trip to San Francisco, California where they had the opportunity to visit George Lucas's property, Skywalker Ranch and Winery.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmania's newest winemaking operation has passed its first test, processing its first ever vintage.

How does biodynamic farming transform a vineyard into a thriving, interconnected ecosystem? What do wild orchids reveal about the health of a vineyard? How do France's preschool lunches help to create a nation of gourmets? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Caro Feely, author of the terrific memoir Grape Expectations: A Family's Vineyard Adventure in France.   You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of her terrific book, Grape Adventures. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights How did Caro's daughter's medical emergency shape her perspective on risk? Why did Caro feel like a bad mom in the early years of the winery? How has living in France influenced Caro's approach to food and wine? When did Caro realize the wine business was becoming financially viable? What are some of the most interesting aspects of biodynamics? What's the significance of wild orchids in a vineyard? Which wine would Caro pair with her favourite childhood food, marmalade on toast? Why would Caro want to share a bottle of wine with Al Gore?   Key Takeaways As Caro explains, often biodynamics is just picked on as a woo woo, but really, it's about listening to your land and being present. Biodynamics is organics, plus. It's essentially three things: It's working with plant and animal-based sprays to keep the vineyard healthy, using the biodynamic calendar to do things at the right moment. It's about listening to what's going on in the sky. We all notice the sun, but all the other bodies in the sky also have an impact. Lunatic comes from the fact that the moon does have an effect on us. The final thing is to think of your farm as a whole farm system as a living thing where everything is connected. We can't just look at the vine on its own, like a unit of production. It is a living thing, and it is a vibrant living environment. Caro says that when they bought the farm in 2005, it was conventionally farmed. They started organic farming and in 2008 the wild orchids came back. The systemic fungicides had worked their way out of the soil. Essentially, our soil health was coming back. The mycorrhizae, the fungi growing symbiotically with the roots of the vine, helps them to extend their network, to get more nutrients. However, mycorrhizae will not be there if you're using systemic fungicides. Caro loves France's respect for food and for taking time to enjoy it. There's a tradition in the country where everybody, no matter what they do, is somewhat of a gourmet and knows about food and wine. She thinks it does go back to schools with their three-course lunch when they're two and a half at preschool.   About Caro Feely Caro Feely is a writer, yoga teacher, wine educator and organic farmer. She leads authentic, personalized and educative wine tours, wine courses, walking tours and yoga retreats near Bordeaux in France. She is a published author, an engaging speaker, a registered Yoga Alliance yoga teacher, a WSET* wine educator, and a professional with many years of workshop, presentation, teaching, and management experience. Caro offers accommodation, tours and yoga at her organic farm in Saussignac.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/339.

Go behind the scenes at Colorado's largest wine producer, Carboy Winery. Barbie Graham, tasting room manager at Carboy Winery at Mount Garfield Estates in Palisade and sales and hospitality manager for the company globally, joins me to chat about how Carboy is making wine delicious, fun, and sustainable. Barbie and I also chat about why she'd rather live in Colorado than California, how she was cured of wine snobbery and how she tries to pass that gift along, about the variety of events Carboy hosts at their Mount Garfield Estates location, and lots more.Find them at https://www.carboywinery.com/

Any time you put the word “summit” in something, it mentally becomes bigger than you previously thought.  A conference on steroids, in most people's minds.  And when you do an ag-related summit in California, that notion of grandeur can be well deserved, even when you take away the size of the state itself.  The sheer amount of agricultural exports that the producers in California send to other parts of the U.S. and the world is staggering.But there's another aspect to agriculture that is a huge business opportunity:  Agritourism.  If you've ever been wine tasting, done a farm tour, seen the flower fields, gone horseback riding, or sampled local cheese while sitting in your B&B, you're an agritourist.The 2025 California Agritourism Summit, put on by the UCNR (Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources), is meant to highlight the potential of agritourism for the producers in California.  It's another way for our food and fiber producers to maintain self-sufficiency in these changing times.The wave is here, and California farm producers are ready to ride it.  And this one doesn't have to be near the ocean. Links:https://ucanr.edu/site/communications-toolkit/acronym-directoryhttps://www.usda.gov/glossaryhttps://ucanr.edu/site/california-agritourismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Got_Milk%3Fhttps://class.ucanr.edu/statewide-program/uc-anr-small-farms-network/ramiro-lobo-sfp-advisor-san-diego-countyhttps://www.cdfa.ca.gov/SecretaryBio.htmlwww.cagrown.orgSupport the show

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Greg Pestoni, General Manager, Pestoni Family Estate Winery, Napa Valley, defining the term “Double Plus”.  Learn more by visiting pestonifamily.com

When we say winemakers tell the best stories, we weren’t kidding! Greg Pestoni, General Manager of Pestoni Family Estate Winery does have some of the best stories. His family history goes way back and covers several areas in the Valley. After spending years in the film industry Greg came back to the family winery to [...]

Mentioned in this EpisodeConnect with the Podcast:  Facebook: @texaswinepod  Instagram: @texaswinepod  Email: texaswinepod@gmail.com  Visit www.thisistexaswine.comHelp the Show:  Subscribe to the newsletter.  Donate virtual Texas wine or join the podcast membership at the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, or Bronze Medal Level!  Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Texas Wine In the NewsWine America's New Statistics on the Texas Wine IndustryDr Justin Scheiner to Receive the 2025 ASEV Extension Distinction AwardDr Julie Kuhlken awarded Austin Woman's Woman's Way Business AwardDr Colleen Myles for Forbes.com: “Exploring The ‘Gem' Of Far West Texas, Dell Valley Vineyards”Amy Beth Wright for Wine Enthusiast: “Is Your Local Wine Actually Local? It's not so simple.”Kate Dingwall for Wine Enthusiast: “One of the Wine World's Most Divisive Topics? Commercial vs. Native Yeast”June 24 Texas Wine Growers Industry Seminar and Consumer Tasting in Mansfield (North Texas)Drink North Texas on May 31 in DallasToast of Texas 2025 is on June 8 in Austin! Visit Wine & Food Foundation for ticket and membership information.Wineries, claim your listing and consider membership at Texas Wine Lover - Signup PageEnter to be considered for the Texas Monthly / Texas Department of Agriculture's 2025 Texas Vintners CupFarm Winery Permit legislationInterview with Doug Lewis of Lewis Wines  Lewis WinesDemerit and Gold Star  Gold Star:  Innovative events to drive traffic. From mahjong to music series and more! Keep up the creative outreach to find new customers.Special ThanksNeed lodging in Fredericksburg? Check out Cork + Cactus!  Find Cork + Cactus and many more great rentals at Heavenly Hosts.com!Thanks to Texas Wine Lover for promotional help! For the latest information on Texas wineries and vineyards, visit Texas Wine Lover. Don't forget to download the Texas Wine Lover app too!Wine & Food FoundationI'm so happy to be part of the community of wine and food lovers at The Wine & Food Foundation! Get more information about upcoming events, wine education classes, and membership options here.

Lodi, Portuguese & Spanish grape varieties, Bastardo, Boots and interview with Stuart Spencer, winemaker, St Amant Winery in Lodi. ON THE ROAD with MR CA WINE is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and its awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European & Asia sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in CA wine, chatting along the way with the experts who make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Stuart Spencer, winemaker, St Amant Winery. 

We have a quick recap on all of the activities taking place for Memorial Day weekend in the greater Tehachapi area.

Inside INdiana Business Radio for the morning of May 22, 2025. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away Wednesday, the team announced on social media. Plus, a new law signed by Gov. Braun could give a boost to wineries looking to increase their access to customers. Get the latest business news from throughout the state at InsideINdianaBusiness.com.

What makes vine growing and winemaking so physically demanding? What are the hidden dangers of winemaking that most wine lovers never hear about? Why are some winemakers choosing to label their wines as Vin de France rather than follow strict appellation rules? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Caro Feely You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a copy of her terrific book, Grape Adventures. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights How did Oprah Winfrey influence Caro and her husband to follow their dream of owning a vineyard in France? What was behind the decision to leave their corporate jobs for winemaking, which was such a different career? Why did Caro choose Bordeaux and Saussignac in particular? What were the main criteria that Caro and her husband sought when choosing a vineyard? Were there any transferable skills from the corporate IT world that were helpful in running a winery? What was the most surprising hurdle Caro and her husband had to overcome to buy their winery? How does Caro handle the tension between making wines she believes in versus what will pass official approvals or market trends? Why did Chateau Feely want to be classified as Vin De France? How physically demanding is winemaking? What are some of the funniest and most surprising animal-related episodes that have happened at the winery?   Key Takeaways As Caro explains it involves heavy machinery, tractors, attaching things to tractors, moving heavy pipes and other equipment around. Even hand picking grapes is a fairly active sport. Removing the vine shoots or suckers at the base of the vine is a big job and backbreaking. They don't want them to grow because they take nutrients from the grapes. Caro says that many wine lovers don't realize how dangerous winemaking is. There are four killers of wine makers. The first one was asphyxiation by CO2. In the fermentation, CO2 is created. If you don't have a way for it to get out of the closed spaces, you're going to get asphyxiated. The second one is falling from height particularly if a little bit of CO2 has escaped and made you a little lightheaded. The next one is machinery, so horrific things like falling into a harvest trailer. Electrocution because you're working with liquids and high electricity. Caro says that almost all of her wines are labelled Vin de France because she felt that so many of the appellation rules were not about the quality of the wine. She wanted to be free of those unnecessary constraints. For example, one biodynamic winemaker got kicked out of the appellation system because he had weeds under his vines. He handpicks his grapes so it actually doesn't matter if they're weeds under the vines. If you machine pick, the machine will kind of suck up the weeds. Caro would much rather have some weeds than have to use synthetic weed killer. Even when it comes to Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé and Premier Grand Cru Classé, some growers got more appellation points for having a parking lot for tour guests than they received for being certified organic.   About Caro Feely Caro Feely is a writer, yoga teacher, wine educator and organic farmer. She leads authentic, personalized and educative wine tours, wine courses, walking tours and yoga retreats near Bordeaux in France. She is a published author, an engaging speaker, a registered Yoga Alliance yoga teacher, a WSET* wine educator, and a professional with many years of workshop, presentation, teaching, and management experience. Caro offers accommodation, tours and yoga at her organic farm in Saussignac.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/338.

Meet Jared Siebert, Owner and Developer of Vintools, a company revolutionizing winery eCommerce through smart integrations and streamlined marketing solutions. Jared combines deep web development expertise with a passion for solving real-world challenges in the wine industry.   Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Learn about Vintools' offerings and their expertise with Commerce7 and WineDirect Explore the journey from customizable website templates to API-driven email marketing solutions Explore practical tips for integrating tools into winery campaigns Discover how Vintools' referral engine boosts customer referrals and amplifies word-of-mouth sales Understand the role of client feedback in driving new integrations Get a peek into how AI tools are shaping code development   In this episode with Jared Siebert Join us for a deep dive into the intersection of wine, tech, and marketing. In today's episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Thomas Hendricks chats with Jared Siebert, the founder of Vintools, about how modern APIs, integrations, and thoughtful design are helping wineries grow their online presence with less friction. Whether you're a tech-savvy winery or just starting your digital journey, this episode uncorks the tools and strategies that are reshaping how wine brands connect with customers.   Sponsor for this episode… This episode is brought to you by Barrels Ahead. Barrels Ahead is a wine and craft marketing agency that propels organic growth by using a powerful combination of content development, Search Engine Optimization, and paid search. At Barrels Ahead, we know that your business is unique. That's why we work with you to create a one-of-a-kind marketing strategy that highlights your authenticity, tells your story, and makes your business stand out from your competitors. Our team at Barrels Ahead helps you leverage your knowledge so you can enjoy the results and revenue your business deserves. So, what are you waiting for? Unlock your results today! To learn more, visit barrelsahead.com or email us at hello@barrelsahead.com to schedule a strategy call.

Gary Brooks doesn't just make wine—he turns the whole idea of winemaking on its head and brings it back down to earth, reminding us that, after all, it's just “rotting fruit.” But don't be fooled by the humility. In this episode of Wine Talks, you'll discover how a man raised in Annapolis, guided by a career that veered from the Navy to IT management, ended up chasing Pinot Noir dreams in California's Petaluma Gap. As Paul Kalemkiarian digs in, you'll learn how Gary navigated the split between wine academia and hands-on “cellar rat” labor, why starting Brooks Note Winery took more grit and capital than sanity, and what it's like to pour your soul—and your bottles—out of the back of your truck just to make ends meet. Gary shares candid stories about the hard business realities behind artisan winemaking, how texture and mouthfeel outshine flavor notes in the true art of blending, and why he thinks the grandest moments in wine come down to honest connections, not pedigreed grapes. You'll come away with a new appreciation for the world of small-batch winemakers—their struggles to sell every bottle DTC, the tactical parties in living rooms far from California, and the ever-present quest to avoid pretentiousness in a trade often accused of it. Above all, you'll grasp why a genuinely great wine experience is often about memory, friendship, and the joy of pure discovery, not just what's in the glass. ✅ Wine: Just rotting fruit… or the ultimate art form? ✅ Hear Garry Brooks and host Paul Kalemkiarian tear down wine's pretensions while sharing the REAL journey from the cellar to your glass. ✅ On this episode of Wine Talks, dive into stories of risk, resilience, and why Pinot Noir is the grape that changed everything for Brooks Note Winery. ✅ You'll never look at a bottle the same way again—tune in and discover why wine's magic goes way beyond what's in your glass.   #WineTalksPodcast #BrooksNoteWinery #PetalumaGap #WinemakingJourney #PinotNoirLove #WineLessPretentious #DTCSuccess #WineAndStory  

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Sandi Weddington never expected a simple wine-making kit—an anniversary gift for her husband Steve—would transform their lives. What began as a hobby in 2008 blossomed into Blend of Seven Winery, an award-winning establishment now making an entrance into Downtown Marion after many successful years in Delaware.Their entrepreneurial journey exemplifies how life's unexpected turns often reveal our most meaningful paths. When Steve's position was eliminated after nearly three decades with the same company, the couple faced a pivotal moment. Rather than viewing this setback as merely a loss, they recognized an opportunity to pursue their passion full-time. Shortly afterward, Sandi's own corporate position was eliminated—another push toward their winemaking venture.What makes Blend of Seven special goes far beyond their distinctive wines, which include everything from dry reds to a lime-infused variety that "tastes exactly like a margarita." The name itself carries profound meaning—representing both their blended family (Sandi, Steve, and their five children) and their approach to winemaking. This familial foundation extends to their business philosophy, where many wines bear names connected to family members and customers quickly become friends in their warm, welcoming atmosphere.The Weddington's story offers powerful lessons for entrepreneurs at any stage. "Take a breath, recharge, and redesign your plan" became their mantra through challenges, including a recent property sale that fell through at the eleventh hour. Their ability to maintain perspective—asking "why is this happening for me" rather than "why is this happening to me"—transformed potential disasters into stepping stones. As Sandi advises aspiring business owners: "Don't wait. The younger you are, the more energy and resilience you have." Most importantly, they exemplify the courage to "do it scared," acknowledging fear while refusing to be paralyzed by it.Visit Blend of Seven at their new location at 146 West Center Street in Downtown Marion, where you'll experience their award-winning wines, homemade baked goods, and the unmistakable warmth that comes from a business built on family, resilience, and genuine connection.Guest Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blendofsevenwineryMain Street Reimagined:Facebook: facebook.com/MainStreetReimaginedThe Main Street Reimagined Podcast, Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqfkmF5bRH0od1d3iiYKs3oEn_gvMYk7NHenry Development Group:Facebook: facebook.com/henrydevelopmentgroupWebsite: www.henrydevelopmentgroup.comDeveloping News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/33110524eb5c/developing-newsLuke Henry:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/luhenryFacebook: facebook.com/luke.henry.148#BlendOfSeven #OhioWines #WineLovers #AwardWinningWines #WineryLife #DrinkLocal #SmallBatchWine #FamilyWinery #FamilyBusiness #BlendedFamilyLove #ResilientEntrepreneurs #DoItScared #PassionToProfession #BuiltOnFamily #FromSetbackToSuccess #DowntownMarion #MarionOhio #OhioBusiness #SupportLocalOH #OhioEntrepreneurs #ShopLocalMarion #EntrepreneurJourney

Christina Shadle is a functional nutritional therapy practitioner (say that five times fast) aaaand she likes herself some wine (who doesn't?). But she also found that over time (literal time, we are talking aging, people), her tolerance and ability to bounce back from a few glasses of her favorite cocktail wasn't what it used to be. So she created her course, WELLNESS FOR WINOS, where the goal is to keep the cocktails and lose the consequences. She joins us to talk the good of habit stacking, detox and balance, and how a 14 day nourishing reset can be a life changer. It's 5 o'clock somewhere, am I right? Might as well enjoy it and feel good after doing so. This one is for the wine lovers out there (like me). _______________________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy

On this episode of The Cabin we're chatting about some of the most iconic breweries and wineries in the state! Joining us is Meghan Langmyer, also known as @milwaukeephoto on social media. Tune in now to hear about our favorite spots, and some of the coolest places to sip in Wisconsin!The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Dunn County; https://bit.ly/3w0grm9The Cabin is also presented to you by:GHT; https://bit.ly/3YigPJyBest Western: bestwestern.comOak Creek: https://bit.ly/3S2wMRs

Fred Peterson has been making wines in Sonoma County for more than 40 years.  While attending UC Santa Cruz, he took a job in a classmate's family vineyard in Mendocino County and he found his passion. He left Santa Cruz, and used the rest of his GI Education benefits to attend UC Davis. Photo: Peterson Winery. Credit: Wine for Normal People   Fred got his bachelor's degree in Viticulture and Enology in 1978. And after managing vineyards for a large winery in the Central Coast, he moved to the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma in 1983. That same year, he planted a vineyard and built his house on Bradford Mountain.   In 1987, Fred hung a shingle on a red barn off of Lytton Springs Road and Peterson was born. The winery is no longer in the red barn, but it remains an important part of their history and is represented on every wine label with a back drop of Bradford Mountain, where the Peterson Estate Vineyard is located. Photo: Fred Peterson. Courtesy of Peterson Winery   In this (super dorky) show Fred takes us through some of the fascinating history of how philosophies about terroir and soil have changed since he started as a grower and winemaker in the early 1980s and how he has managed to be a leader in sustainable, but not dogmatic sustainable farming and winemaking.  Fred was one of the first voices in Sonoma to promote low intervention farming and winemaking. It shows in the wines!   Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   This show is brought to you by my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access – THE place to discover your next favorite bottle. Wine Access has highly allocated wines and incredible values, plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more. You can't go wrong with Wine Access! Join the WFNP/Wine Access wine club and get 6 awesome bottles for just $150 four times a year. That includes shipping! When you become a member, you also get 10% all your purchases on the site. Go to wineaccess.com/normal to sign up!