The best way to make wine “less scary”, is to talk with winemakers. They really do tell the best stories. Winemakers bleed grape juice, work crazy hours and practically live in the vineyard. So we see it as our job to let them tell their stories. Elizabeth Vianna is Winemaker for Chimney Rock Winery in the Stag’s Leap District of Napa Valley. Elizabeth has been a longtime friend and a joy to chat with. She makes spectacular wines and keeps it real. And while making wine in Napa Valley is very cool…making wine in the Stag’s Leap District is just out of this world!

Hear Elizabeth define “Mouth Feel” in our Vino Lingo segment of the podcast.

Learn more by visiting www.chimneyrock.com

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The best way to make wine “less scary”, is to talk with winemakers. They really do tell the best stories. Winemakers bleed grape juice, work crazy hours and practically live in the vineyard. So we see it as our job to let them tell their stories. Elizabeth Vianna is Winemaker for Chimney Rock Winery in the Stag’s Leap District of Napa Valley. Elizabeth has been a longtime friend and a joy to chat with. She makes spectacular wines and keeps it real. And while making wine in Napa Valley is very cool…making wine in the Stag’s Leap District is just out of this world!

Hear Elizabeth define “Mouth Feel” in our Vino Lingo segment of the podcast.

Learn more by visiting www.chimneyrock.com

Our Vino Lingo segment of the website gives you definitions of wine terms from the experts themselves, the winemakers. This week Elizabeth Vianna, Winemaker at Chimney Rock Winery in the Stag’s Leap District of Napa Valley defines the term “Mouthfeel”.

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Just what is a “Winemaker” anyway? Find out by listening to Ana Diogo Draper’s definition. Ana is Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards and Winery in the Carneros district of Napa Valley. Guess she should know!

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Winemakers are an extraordinarily diverse bunch. They come from all over the planet and have found the true meaning of passion in their lives. They have an in depth knowledge of wines that would astound the average wine lover. Ana Diogo Draper was born in Portugal and now makes wine for Artesa Vineyards and Winery in the Carneros district of Napa Valley. She makes some really good wines. Ana is a pleasure to talk with because of her fantastic smile, wide knowledge of wine and a hearty sense of humor. Listen and you’ll see.