In Napa Valley as well as the rest of the world, sparkling wine not made in France’s Champagne district, is called sparkling wine.  There, we’ve gotten that straight.  Of course it’s ironic that Ludovic Dervin winemaker for Mumm Napa Valley was born in Champagne, but I digress.  We visited with Ludovic in February after meeting him at Auction Napa Valley last June…but this time we were able to do a full tasting of the excellent offerings he makes. This is part one of the interview.

Learn more about Ludovic and Mumm by visiting www.mummnapa.com

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In Napa Valley as well as the rest of the world, sparkling wine not made in France’s Champagne district, is called sparkling wine.  There, we’ve gotten that straight.  Of course it’s ironic that Ludovic Dervin winemaker for Mumm Napa Valley was born in Champagne, but I digress.  We visited with Ludovic in February after meeting him at Auction Napa Valley last June…but this time we were able to do a full tasting of the excellent offerings he makes.  This is part two of that interview

Learn more about Ludovic and Mumm by visiting www.mummnapa.com

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Ron Sciandri is an interesting guy….a fireman turned winemaker…you gotta love that!  This interview features Ron along with his daughter Rebecca as recorded in the Coombsville home back in February of 2014.  Learn more at www.sciandrivineyards.com

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Enjoy a look into the trade auction event that raised $5.9 million dollars back in February.

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It’s rare when we have a winery owner singing to us….but listen to this program and if you don’t end up smiling…you need another glass.  We visited with Raymond Vineyards (among many other wineries) owner Jean-Charles Boisset during Premiere week back in February.  To learn more check out www.boissetfamilyestates.com.

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