Nolan Jones grew up literally across the street from where he now makes wine in El Dorado County, California. Schooled in Los Angeles and then England, he worked wine in Champagne, Sonoma, Paso Robles and Napa Valley but found his way back to El Dorado and Lava Cap Winery. That’s where the bears really, really like to eat the Mouvedre grapes. Here, authenticity is the name of the game…and some really great wines.

You can also here Nolan on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Alpine”

Learn more by visiting lavacap.com

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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Nolan Jones, Winemaker, Lava Cap Winery, El Dorado County, defining the term “Alpine”.  Learn more by visiting lavacap.com

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The history of Napa Valley is extensive but few names have have left a mark like Mondavi. Peter Mondavi Jr. now takes the helm of Charles Krug Winery in St Helena, continuing the legacy and importance, of family. I met up with Peter at the winery earlier this year to clarify a bit of the family’s history. Peter was comfortable to chat with and a walking encyclopedia on wine and Napa Valley. I guess that wouldn’t be a big surprise.

You can also here Peter on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Bottle Variation”

Learn more by visiting charleskrug.com

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