Since starting this project back in 2008, we have interviewed well over 300 winemakers and owners…thus creating an archival wealth of industry stories. For this program we reach back to one of our most popular podcasts, originally recorded in 2010. Robin Lail’s family is a major part of Napa Valley history. Her family reaches back to the 1800’s when winemaking was still years away from Prohibition. This podcast runs in two parts. Later in the year we will run the follow up interview with Robin from February, 2011.

This is part one of two from the interview.

Learn more by visiting www.lailvineyards.com

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Since starting this project back in 2008, we have interviewed well over 300 winemakers and owners…thus creating an archival wealth of industry stories. For this program we reach back to one of our most popular podcasts, originally recorded in 2010. Robin Lail’s family is a major part of Napa Valley history. Her family reaches back to the 1800’s when winemaking was still years away from Prohibition. This podcast runs in two parts. Later in the year we will run the follow up interview with Robin from February, 2011.

This is part two of the interview.

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What makes a person decide to become a winemaker…..besides the obvious reason.
Food business connections? Medical background? Farming life?
Winemakers come from all different types of backgrounds…..and Christopher Tynan is no different.
But that’s why we love to have the winemakers tell their stories…..and this one, is Chris’s.

Learn more by visiting www.cliffledevineyards.com

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What the heck is decanting all about? Cliff Lede Vineyards Winemaker Christopher Tynan tells us his thoughts.

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The Valley Fire has been one of the most destructive in California’s history. For this podcast we spoke with Patsy McGaughy of the Napa Valley Vintners Association and Winemaker Jean Hoefliger of Alpha Omega Winery to get their take on how this is affecting Napa Valley and the surrounding area. We spoke with Patsy on September 14th and with Jean on September 15th. Many winery workers live in the area of the fire and have lost their homes. Our listeners are encouraged to visit the Red Cross website listed below to learn more and to donate.

www.redcross.org
or call 1-800-RED-CROSS

Learn more at www.napavintners.com

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