A winemaker can work at a single winery or make wine for several wineries. Many become consultants. They can work with vineyards in varying parts of an AVA or vineyards all over the world. LaRue Wine is Katy Wilson’s own, plus she also makes wine for the Anaba label and other wineries. Her work is primarily in Sonoma but she does reach into other AVA’s. Katy has extensive experience in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay along with several other varietals. We chatted with Katy by phone last week to get caught up on the happenings in Sonoma wine country.

You can also hear Katy on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Shatter”

Learn more by visiting www.laruewines.com or www.anabawines.com

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Katy Wilson makes wine for her own label, LaRue as well as Anaba Wines and others in Sonoma. Take a listen to her definition of the wine word “Shatter”.

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Chianti is a very special wine that sometimes, can be a bit confusing. That’s why there are people like Luca Alves, Brand Ambassador for Chianti to help walk us through our questions. We met Luca a few years ago in Chicago during a Chianti tasting so it was nice to be reunited even though it was only by phone. The love of wine brings people together and hopefully soon, we will share wine again in person.

Learn more by visiting www.consorziovinochianti.it/en

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Wine may not cure all ills, but during these difficult times, it can certainly help chase away the blues. Italy has been through some of the worst but winemakers are still at their cellars and in the vineyards making sure the 2020 harvest fares well. We spoke via telephone to Oenolegist and Sommelier Nazareno Vicenzi and PR specialist Valentina Fraccascia of Consortium Delle Venzie Pinot Grigio in Italy. This recording was made the final week of April to put the timeline in perspective.

Learn more by visiting www.dellevenezie.it

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Erosion Wine Company is a most unusual wine company. While most wineries offer typical tasting rooms and various types of wine bottles as décor, Erosion is a unique tap room selling wine in cans fresh from the tap. Patrick Rue is the owner and winemaker greeting us in the space while last minute opening preparations are being made. Easily found in downtown St Helena this room is cool. For those looking for a completely different wine tasting experience, this is the place you should not miss.

You can also hear Patrick on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Alien”

Learn more by visiting www.erosion.wine

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