Archive for October, 2011

Anderson Valley blog, October 2011

ANDERSON VALEY TRIP OCTOBER 2-7TH, 2011

Topel Vineyards

On time flight out of Milwaukee, lands a few minutes early, luggage popped out on the carousel in the first three minutes, car rental was ready….I hardly knew what to do with myself. The immediate need was to get to Hopland, California for my first interview and a rare Sunday one at that. But this is harvest and harvest means there is no day of the week only the siren song of the fruit in the vineyard calling the winemaker to come and get it. This was another day of the siren for Mark & Donnis Topel of Topel Wines.

October 2011 Podcast (#44) Volker Eisele of Volker Eisele Estate

To download the podcast click here.

Volker Eisele has seen many changes in Napa Valley and in fact he holds an important place in the Valley’s history. With his grown up children getting ready to fully move in to the business, Volker talks about the vineyards, his family and best of all, his wine. Learn more about his wines at www.volkereiselefamilyestate.com

October 2011 Podcast (#43) Kendall Hoxsey of the Napa Wine Company

To download the podcast click here.

To some wine lovers, a facility like the Napa Wine Company can be a mystery….a tasting room representing several labels and a custom crush facility. We originally met Kendall Hoxsey at the NG tasting during Premiere week last February. This interview was recorded in June at the Napa Wine Company where the ‘mystery’ was reveled. Find out more at http://www.napawineco.com/

Drinks with Jessica: Glassware.

Click here to listen.

Wine expert Jessica Bell returns with brand new wine tips. This month she talks about the ins and outs of glassware. Learn more at www.mywineschool.com

Special Podcast: Cellar Angels-Martin Cody (#42)

To download the podcast click here.

For this special podcast we spoke with Cellar Angels owner Martin Cody at his retail store in Chicago. Cellar Angels offers small producer wines at a discounted rate while benefiting select charities. You can learn about and join Cellar Angels by visiting https://cellarangels.com/