The blessing of something extra. An appropriate note for the wine business. Lagniappe Peak Vineyard represents that very thought. We met with proprietor Erika Almeida Mooney during Auction week in June to talk about her wine and recovery after the Atlas Peak fire. Every winemaker has an interesting story and this is one you need to hear. It’s about family and determination. It’s about survival. It’s about wine.

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Erika Almeida Mooney proprietor of Lagnaippe Peak Vineyard in Napa Valley defines the term “Sweaty Saddle”

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Los Carneros AVA is at the very southern end of Napa Valley and in fact the AVA is shared with Sonoma. Well known for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay due to its cooler climate, Carneros is a special area to visit. Close to the city of Napa, the main highway running through here connects the southern end of Napa and Sonoma. For this podcast we visit Steve Rogstad, Winemaker for Cuvaison Winery in Carneros. This is another must see winery. The property is hilly with vines and new plantings. Carneros is some of the very best wine country has to offer.

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