Full length interview with Philippe Coqucard of Wollersheim Wine, Wisconsin.

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Philippe Coquare, winemaker at Wollersheim Wine in Prarie du Sac, Wisconsin talks to our Jeff McClellan about the history of Wisconsin’s largest winemaker. This interview was recorded at our studio in February of 2011.

Drinks with Jessica April, 2011: Wine ratings

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This month our sommelier Jessica Bell of the Midwest Wine School talks about those crazy wine ratings.

News release from Rubicon Estate.

RUTHERFORD, CA (April 11, 2011) – Francis Ford Coppola announced today that he has acquired the iconic Inglenook trademark and that henceforth, his celebrated Rubicon Estate in Rutherford, Napa Valley will be known by its historic original name, Inglenook, which he has acquired from The Wine Group. In addition, beginning this summer renowned Bordeaux winemaker Philippe Bascaules will assume the position of Estate Manager and Winemaker at the newly renamed Inglenook.

Premiere Napa Valley 2011 slide show

Enjoy this slide show featuring the many faces attending and pouring at Premiere Napa Valley 2011.

Premiere Napa Valley Podcast Part Two (#31)

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Part Two of our special Premier Napa Valley podcast featuring brief interviews with:
1-Scott Shirley/The Hess Collection
2-Chelsea Bellows/Alpha Omega
3-Bill Hill/Terta Wine
4-Robin Lail/Lail Vineyards
5-Doug Boeschen/BoeschenVineyards
6-Linda Neal/Tierra Roja
7-Katherine DeSante/Tierra Roja
8-Charles Sawyer/Sawyer Vineyards
9-David Marchesi/Paraduxx
10-Julie Johnson/Tres Saboris
11-Bridgett Raymond/Courtesan wines & Brigitte Wine
12-Benoit Touquette/Hartwell Wine & Jean Hoefliger/Alpha Omega.
13-Eric Rothchild/Tayson Pierce Estate
14-Marbue Marke/Caldwell Wine.