Linda Neal has long been a friend of the podcast dating back to our first interview with her in 2010. Linda owns Tierra Roja Vineyard on Silverado Trail in Napa Valley and a lot has changed in the last ten years.. But one thing hasn’t and that is the quality of the grapes she grows. She makes one Cabernet Sauvignon and it’s some of the best you can find in Napa. Through fires, earthquakes and Covid, Linda keeps on keeping on. The determination and love are apparent in the glass.

You can hear Linda on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “FYB”

Learn more by visiting www.tierraroja.com

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For this week’s Vino Lingo, Linda Neal, owner of Tierra Roja Vineyard in Napa Valley defines the term “FYB”

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Zoom virtual tastings are common in this period of our history and, likely you’ll see these events continue once we get the “all clear.” I recently enjoyed such a tasting with Nathan Carlson and Kevin Bargetto of Center of Effort winery near San Luis Obispo. Without a doubt enjoying wines with the makers, adds to the pleasure. I spoke with Nathen and Kevin by phone a couple weeks ago to learn more about this interesting wine and winery.

You can hear Nathan on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Dodine.”

Learn more by visiting www.centerofeffortwine.com

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This week we feature Winemaker Nathan Carlson of Center of Effort in the Edna Valley defining the term “Dodine”

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Our Vino Lingo Video segment gives you the meaning of wine terms directly from the winemakers themselves. This week we feature Tom Fitzpatrick, Winemaker at Alloro Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon.