Short Pour Video No. 24 features Federico Cerreto, Cerreto Wines, Alba, Italy.

What could be better than making wine in a castle? Peter Velleno does in fact, make wine in a castle, in Napa Valley. Castello di Amorosa is found in Calistoga at the north end of Napa Valley and actually is easy to miss. As you head up the driveway this 13^th century Tuscan castle reveals itself to the wide-eyed visitor and begs to be explored. Built by Dario Sattui between 1994 and 2007 it is a fully functioning winery. I asked Peter if he ever got lost in the depths of the castle. You’ll have to listen to learn the answer.

You can also hear Peter in our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Two Dragons, One Sword”

Learn more by visiting castellodiamorosa.com

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

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature John Caldwell, Founder, Caldwell Vineyard, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Terroir”. Learn more by visiting caldwellvineyard.com

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