Mia Mascarin is indeed, a woman of many hats. Being the face of a winery isn’t always sipping wine and glamour. Hard work, passion and dedication are just a few her special hats. Mascarin Family Wines is located in Sonoma County and finding the tasting room can be a bit of a challenge. But well worth the time. Mia and her father Ed have grown the winery from their 32 Winds label to now the Mascarin Family wines label. Family wineries are the best. Low production and huge focus.

You can also hear Mia on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Vigneron”

Learn more by visiting www.32windswine.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Stephanie Franklin, Founder & CEO, Fly Wines, Oakland, defining the term “Spittoon”. Learn more by visiting www.flywines.club

When home winemakers go pro, everything changes. Making great wine is one thing but selling it is entirely another. Steve Gower and Brian Callahan are founders and winemakers at Crux Winery in Geyserville and I caught up with them at their tasting room and cellar a few weeks ago. These guys have developed a loyal following by making great wine and therefore their customers become their friends. Wine always makes great friendships.

You can hear Steve on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Cluster Inverter”

Learn more by visiting www.cruxwinery.com