The history of winegrowing in the state of Ohio is extensive, dating back to the 1800’s. Today, the Grand River AVA in northeast Ohio is a major winemaking area with wineries offering surprisingly varied tasting experiences. Matt Meineke and his wife Tara are owners of M Cellars located in Harpersfield growing wines that make a [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Matt Meineke, M Cellars, Harpersfield, Ohio, defining the term “Details Matter”.  Learn more by visiting www.mcellars.com #wine, #Mcellars #ohiowine #winemaker

Welcome to Premiere Napa Valley Part Two were we ask about the auction lots as well as how is PNV important to smaller production wineries? All in all I interviewed 47 vintners during the weeklong event. Listen to what Napa Valley is all about. Cheers Vintners in order of appearance: Paula Kornell/Proprietor/Paula Kornell Sparkling Wine [...]

Once a year, members of the Napa Valley Vintners gather to taste and to auction one-of-a-kind wines to members of the trade. This is my 13th visit to the event and I’m grateful to present these interviews with old and new friends alike. Enjoy Premiere Napa Valley 2024, Part One. Cheers! Michael Scholz/VP of Winemaking [...]

The challenges of winemaking are many but when a winemaker’s focus is exclusively sparkling, the game changes completely. Jeanne Feldkamp and Dan Diephouse are owners as well as winemaker at Corollary Wines in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. They’ve made sparkling wine in the traditional method since 2017 and soon they’ll be using grapes grown on [...]

This week we feature Jeanne Feldkamp, Co-Owner, Corollary Wines, Willamette Valley, defines the term “Traditional Method”.  Learn more by visiting www.corollarywines.com

A short drive from Portland is Willamette Valley, which is an extraordinary wine area to visit. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reign but many other varietals made their mark in this fertile area. It is a growers paradise. Ben Howe is now the Vice President of Winemaking for Stoller Wine Group which comprises several labels. We [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment, Ben Howe, Vice President of Winemaking at Stoller Wine Group, defines the term “Baby Fat”.  Learn more by visiting www.stollerwinegroup.com

Our last visit with Stoller Wine Group’s Melissa Burr was back in March of 2018. Needless to say we were well overdue to catch up with this extraordinary winemaker. Melissa’s new title is Founding Winemaker and after 20 years with Stoller she has grown along way with this Oregon winery . I caught up with [...]

Ken Nerlove and his daughter Elise are owners of Elkhorn Peak Cellars and in 2023 they’ve made the leap to add Cabernet Sauvignon to their portfolio. This really is a big deal. Ken has been growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since the 80’s and Cab presents its own special challenges. This family partnership between father [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Elise Nerlove of Elkhorn Peak Cellars and Save the Family Farms, Napa Valley, defining the term “Micro Winery”. Learn more by visiting www.elkhornpeak.com or www.savethefamilyfarms.com

The Wine Foundry is custom winemaking facility located at the southern end of Napa proper. Kale Anderson makes wine there under his own label Kale Wines, as well as a new project called Parable. He also operates as a Consulting Winemaker for several other labels. We met up with Kale at The Wine Foundry just [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Kale Anderson, Winemaker, Parable Wines, Napa Valley, defining the term “Minor Modification”.  Learn more by visiting www.kalewineconsulting.com

Somerston Estate and Priest Ranch live in a magnificent area to the east of Napa Valley, comprising of over 1600 acres. In addition to the property they’ve opened The Kitchen at Priest Ranch in downtown Yountville. Cody Hurd is Winemaker for these two premier brands and was able to sit down to tell us a [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Cody Hurd, Winemaker, Somerston Estate, Napa Valley, defining “Mountain Fruit v Valley Fruit”.  Learn more by visiting www.somerstonestate.com

I met recently with wine journalist and author Dan Berger early one day in November and we chatted in a rather busy lobby of a Marriott Hotel. I could have listened to Dan for hours. He has seen so very much of the wine industry that it simply blows my mind. I owe a special [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Dan Berger, Wine Journalist & Author defining the term “Trocken”.  Learn more by visiting www.vintageexperiences.com

Making wine in the state of Texas can present its own issues to overcome. It’s not exactly like Napa Valley. But Randy Hester a native of Texas did make wine in Napa Valley, then came back to his home state to do it all again. C.L. Butaud Wines (pronounced Bu-Toe) are very tasty and more [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Randy Hester, Owner & Winemaker, CL Butaud Wines, Austin, Texas, defining the term “Magic”.  Learn more by visiting www.clbutaud.com

When you visit Napa Valley and specifically the city of Napa, take the time to have a cocktail at The Fink. You’ll be glad you did. Most every night you’ll find your host, Judd Finkelstein chatting with guests and having a laugh over some of the finest mixed drinks anywhere. Its been almost ten years [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Judd Finkelstein, Owner of The Fink Napa and Judd’s Hill Winery, Napa Valley, defining the phrase “Volatize the Esters”.  Learn more by visiting www.thefinknapa.com or www.juddshill.com

Our story today takes place in the Rockpile AVA, found to the north west of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County. Florence Vineyard sits above Lake Sonoma and is owned and farmed by Jack Florence. After growing grapes for many years Jack now bottles wine under his own label from the 18 acre property. Zinfandel and [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jack Florence, Owner, Florence Vineyard, Rockpile AVA, Sonoma County, defining the term “Brix”.  Learn more by visiting www.florencevineyard.com

Its become a tradition to record interviews at the Wine Industry Network Trade Show & Expo in Sonoma each year. Here our listeners (and viewers) learn a bit more about what happens behind the scenes at wineries. From corks to bottles to software, this show has it all. Sit back and listen (or watch) a [...]

One thing that is as good as drinking a bottle of wine is knowing that part of your purchase goes for good. Cynthia Lohr, Co-Owner & Chief Brand Officer of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines is our guest today and we’re going to spend some time talking about their Touching Lives initiative. For every bottle [...]