What could be better than making wine in a castle? Peter Velleno does in fact, make wine in a castle, in Napa Valley. Castello di Amorosa is found in Calistoga at the north end of Napa Valley and actually is easy to miss. As you head up the driveway this 13th century Tuscan castle reveals itself to the wide-eyed visitor and begs to be explored. Built by Dario Sattui between 1994 and 2007 it is a fully functioning winery. I asked Peter if he ever got lost in the depths of the castle. You’ll have to listen to learn the answer.
You can also hear Peter in our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Two Dragons, One Sword”
Learn more by visiting castellodiamorosa.com
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay tend to run hand in hand coastal areas of California. Freestone Vineyards focuses on those two grapes along the Sonoma Coast making some very serious wines. Justin Ennis is the Senior Director of Winemaking and I caught with him recently to learn more about this wine that had its start at Joseph Phelps Vineyards in Napa Valley. If you’ve had coastal wines, you understand how delicious they are.
You can also hear Justin on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Whole Cluster”.
Learn more by visiting josephphelps.com/freestone-vineyards
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Justin Ennis, Senior Director of Winemaking, Freestone Vineyards, Sonoma Coast, defining the term “Whole Cluster”. Lear more by visiting josephphelps.com/freestone-vineyards
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