If you want to learn a bit about Prosecco, this is the podcast for you! Matteo Bolla is head of Business Development for Valdo USA. Valdo is based in northeast Italy and Prosecco is the name of the game. Matteo’s knowledge of this wine will likely answer many of your questions concerning this somewhat mysterious wine. This kind of wine education is worth its weight in Prosecco bottles!

You can also hear Matteo on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Riva”.

Learn more by visiting www.valdo.com

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For its young age as a state, California has deep history and culture, reflecting the old west everywhere you go. Ancient Peaks Winery has a long history of its own and has been growing a surprising variety of wine grapes on the property. We caught up with Executive Vice-President Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins recently to learn more about the Paso Robles area and the many treasures you can find, especially in a wine glass.

You can hear Amanda on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Freshness”.

Learn more by visiting www.ancientpeaks.com

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A scientific mind in the cellar, will most likely lead to magnificent wine. TJ Rodgers is that mind and along with his wife Valeta, they have created exceptional Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains. We had originally interviewed Valeta back in 2015 (Podcast #134) and had enjoyed a fun and educational conversation back then. TJ shares stories with us from the beginnings of Clos de la Tech as well as an insight into what it takes to make high end Burgundian wine. This was an extraordinary interview. Listen and learn.

You can also hear TJ on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Sweet Tannin”

Visit www.closdelatech.com to learn more.

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The 6^th Annual Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Auction preview week is happening as this podcast goes online. This event has become a favorite and today we’ll be speaking with Co-Chairs Jessica Endsworth, a National Sales Manager for Northwest Wine Company and Rob Alstrin, President and CEO of Adelsheim Vineyard. This year’s auction is both online and in person but I do look forward to attending the 7^th Auction in 2022. So take a listen and learn more about the magnificent wine of the Willamette Valley.

Learn more by visiting www.willamettewines.auction

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Covid may have put many business on hold but the wine industry never stops. As wine lovers, we are very thankful for that. New projects are also a constant, often from well established wine veterans. Erica Crawford is Founder & CEO of Loveblock Wine in New Zealand and in terms of viticulture, she never stops. We spoke with Erica on the phone recently to talk about making organic wine and her dedication to the craft.

Listen to Erica on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “African Sweetgrass”

Visit www.loveblockwine.com to learn more.

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