Without a doubt, the Willamette Valley is one of the top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay growing areas in the US and likely, the world. Guillaume Large is the winemaker at Résonance he invited Life Between the Vines along with other wine journalists to visit the property in Oregon for a few days to learn about the terroir, the wine, the food and the people. It was a delightful experience. When I speak of passion, Guillaume is all about that with an equal amount of extraordinary energy.

You can also hear Guillaume on our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Francs de Pieds”.

Learn more by visiting www.resonancewines.com

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Bodvár Hafström has a passionate love for Rosé. Bodvár is in fact Founder of Bodvár House of Rosés plus he also founded National Rosé Day 2014. Based in Stockholm, Bodvár makes premium Rosé from Provence, the area best known for fine Rosé. We spoke by phone just a few weeks ago and learned just how different Rosé can be, especially now that the wine has earned great respect around the world.

You can also hear Bodvár on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Pearly Rosé”

Learn more by visiting www.bodvarrose.com

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Steven Mirassou knows the name of the game in Livermore Valley is Cabernet Franc. He also knows that this area makes many other world class wines, which often surprises people. The fact is, Livermore Valley is an extraordinary wine growing region and wine lovers need to discover just how great their wines are. I met up with Steven a couple weeks ago to talk about just how cool Livermore is and why this land is so very important. It’s all about passion.

You can also hear Steven on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Structure”.

Learn more by visiting www.stevenkent.com

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Livermore Valley is just less than on hour east of San Francisco and stands as one of California’s finest winegrowing areas. Livermore Valley found international recognition in 1889 when it won America’s first international gold medal for wine at the Paris Exposition. It is my pleasure to one again visit this beautiful valley to chat with some fantastic winemakers. For this podcast I met up with Robbie Meyer, Winemaker at Murrieta’s Well Winery. Robbie has many vintages under his belt making wine at some of California’s best AVA’s. Robbie joined me along with his four legged pal Mando to talk about the legend of Joaquin Murrieta and how this property became famous.

You can also hear Robbie on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Stain the Palate”

Learn more by visiting www.murrietaswell.com

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Wine isn’t scary. Wine is fun and it’s healthy (heck Robert Mondavi lived to 94). So for this podcast I asked 24 winemakers and vintners during the week of the Sonoma County Barrel Auction “Why is wine so misunderstood”. Here is what they said:

Winemakers & Vintners in order of appearance:

Olivia Wright, Winemaker/Rodney Strong Vineyards

Mark Mazzoni, Owner & Winemaker/Zialena Winery

Reid Kinett, Asst Winemaker/Brooks Note Winery

Cassidy Block, Enologist/Three Sticks Wines

Greg Morthole, Winemaker/Davis Bynum

Gregory Roberts, Vintner/Brandon Gregory Estate

Tahlia Suggs, Marketing/Head High Wine

Dan Kosta, Founder & President/dk Wine Group

Theresa Heredia, Director of Winemaking/Gary Farrell Winery

Jay Sweet, Caretaker/Sweet Family Vineyards

Darrell Holbrook, Winemaker/Chalk Hill Winery

Andrea Card, Senior Winemaker/Francis Ford Coppola

Randall Watkins, Winemaker/Laurel Glen Vineyard

Alicia Sylvester, Winemaker/Banshee Wines

Katie MacMurray/MacMurray Ranch Vineyard

Chris Benziger/Benziger Family Winery

Jeff Pisoni, Winemaker/Fort Ross Vineyard

Hillary Sjolund, Director of Winemaking/Aperture Cellars

Lisa Amaroli, Winemaker/Benziger Family Wines

Steve Gower, Vintner/Crux Winery

Brian Callahan, Vintner/Crux Winery

George Christie, Founder & CEO/Wine Industry Network

Mia Mascarin, Vintner/Mascarin Family Winery

Marimar Torres, Vintner/Marimar Estate Vineyards

Learn more by visiting www.sonomawine.com

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