Making wine in Napa Valley for over 20 years now, Henrik Poulsen brings great experience to the table, as well as his very own brand, Release. While Release is bottled is small quantities, I find that is the type of wine many of our listeners look for. Originally from Denmark, Henrik has made Napa Valley his home and with that has grown some truly exceptional wine. In addition, Henrik is also a Consulting Winemaker. Often, the smaller the wine, the greater the prize.

Watch the video interview with Henrik on our YouTube channel.

You can also hear Henrik on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Bleed”.

Learn more by visiting www.releasewinery.com

This week on our Vino Lingo Video series we feature Salvatore Avallone of Villa Matilde, Italy, defining the term “Clay Amphora”. Learn more by visiting www.villamatilde.it

Taking notice of wines in various parts of the United States is paying big dividends to wine lovers. Virginia is an area that has achieved notice in fine wine offerings. I spoke with Ben Jordan, Winemaker for Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Virginia just a couple weeks ago and have once again had my eyes opened to the diversity of our country. And so, Virginia, is for wine too.

You can also hear Ben on our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Progress Past Nostalgia”.

Learn more by visiting www.earlymountain.com

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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Ben Jordan, Winemaker at Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Virginia, defining the phrase “Progress Past Nostalgia”. Learn more by visiting www.earlymountain.com

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Since the start of this podcast over 13 years ago I’ve interviewed Stu Smith several times. I’ve always enjoyed his candor and humor. He’s a very smart guy. This was one of the most fun and highly educating interviews I’ve done with Stu. I enjoyed every minute. Its also one of the few times we had an “audience” during the recording. Speedy and Lisa Baldwin, were at the winery for a tasting, and sat in on the recording, making for a good time. Stu has owned Smith-Madrone for 50 years now. Think about that before you listen. A fantastic accomplishment. Cheers to you, Stu.

Special thanks to Julie Ann Kodmur for arranging the interview.

Learn more by visiting www.smithmadrone.com