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Vino Video – Steve and Isaac Johnson, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin

January 26, 2026by Ray FisterNo Comments

Over the past 17 years I’ve interviewed Steve Johnson, Co-Owner of Parallel 44 and Door 44 Wineries many times. This time around his son Isaac, who spent the 2025 harvest as a cellar hand, will be joining us. Also, watch for an upcoming interview with Steve’s Assistant Winemaker, Bennett Ewald in the next couple weeks. Wisconsin wine will surprise you but it’s all about keeping an open mind. Steve’s sparkling wine is really fantastic and of course they are named “Bubbler” and “Sparkler”.

You can hear Steve on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Northern Varietals”. And check out Isaac defining the term “Rubbin’ Buds”.

Learn more by visiting 44wines.com

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Podcast 768 – Randy Caparoso, Wine Journalist, Lodi, California

January 22, 2026by Ray FisterNo Comments

Our guest this week is Randy Caparoso, wine journalist as well as author of “Lodi! A Definitive Guide and History of America’s Largest Winegrowing Region”. Randy’s experience with wine as well as food is vast, having been a restaurateur, winemaker, sommelier plus extensive travel wherever wine is grown. A special thanks to Eric Awes for suggesting we ask Randy to appear on this podcast. The fact is, his experience speaks for itself.

You can also hear Randy on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Mediterranean Climate”.

You can Google Randy to easily find out more information on his life in wine.

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Vino Lingo – “Mediterranean Climate” Randy Caparoso, Wine Journalist, Lodi, California

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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Randy Caparoso, Wine Journalist, Lori, California, defining the phrase “Mediterranean Climate”.  Learn more by Googling Randy Caparoso.

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Podcast 767 – JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington

January 19, 2026by Ray FisterNo Comments

Washington’s Red Mountain grows some of the most sought after grapes in the country. This desert climate area really shows how great fruit can come from diverse property. I met up with JJ Williams, General Manager at Kiona Vineyard and Winery at their extraordinary tasting room to learn more about this area. JJ is a wealth of information and best of all he represents family, a key word in wine. My photos in the video barely tell the story.

You can also hear JJ on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Flavor Listing”.

Learn more by visiting kionawine.com

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Vino Lingo – “Flavor Listing” JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington

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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington, defining the term “Flavor Listing”.  Learn more by visiting kionawine.com

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