Who would’ve ever thought to blend French grapes with Long Island grapes? James and Alexandra Medwick of Maiden and Liberty Winery, in Long Island New York, that’s who. Great wine made in a very different way. We spoke with James and Alexandra via telephone while they were in the south of France preparing for harvest. She is French and he is American. Sounds to us like a pretty good  blend, Oui?

Learn more by visiting www.maidenandliberty.com

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Continuing with our series of interviews with Australian Winemakers this week we feature Tim Duval of John Duval Wines from the Barossa Valley. As part of the Australia Up Close event, we were able to taste many excellent wines from this amazing country. For Tim, travelling the states gives him a chance to meet some of the folks they sell to. And even sneak in an evening at Wrigley Field for a Cubs game. Not bad for a cricket fan.

Learn more by visiting www.johnduvalwines.com

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Tim Duval of John Duval Winery in the Barossa Valley, Australia gives us his definition of “Flavor Ripeness”

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Like many areas of the agriculture industry, the wine business is experiencing issues regarding a shortage of labor in the vineyards as well as in the cellar. This Podcast is part one of a series looking at this concern. For this first part we feature interviews with three professionals in different sections of the business. We begin with Napa Valley Vineyard Manager Jesus Gonzalez, followed by Sonoma Winery Owner Ed Sbragia and finishing with Lori Holmgren the enology coordinator of Communicating for Agriculture Exchange Program (CAEP).

To learn about our guests visit:

www.sbragia.com

www.caep.org

or write Jesus at

gon12669@yahoo.com

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