Many people visit Napa Valley and never get to see the “real” Napa Valley. Several wineries scattered around the Valley represent winemaking at it its very best. These wineries are humble, not super fancy and make the most kick-ass wine you’d ever want to drink. Smith Madrone on Spring Mountain is one of those wineries. Dating back to the early seventies, Stu and his brother Charlie make some of the best wine you’ll ever taste. I never tire of talking with Stu. I caught up with him at his home in St. Helena to dig a little deeper into the history of Smith Madrone. This history goes very deep.

You can also hear Stu on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Fire Safe Farming”.

Learn more by visiting www.smithmadrone.com

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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Stu Smith, Proprietor, Smith-Madrone Vineyards, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, defining the phrase “Fire Safe Farming”.  Learn more by visiting www.smithmadrone.com

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Welcome to this very special Podcast #543, the Sonoma County Barrel Auction 2023. After a bit of a break for Covid, the crowds returned to bid and enjoy the company of winemakers and vintners. I interviewed 21 participants to get their take on their auction lots and to let our listeners learn about the faces behind the wine. To learn more visit www.sonoma.com. Cheers!

-Greg Morthole/Winemaker, Davis Bynum

-Adolfo Hernandez/Owner & Winemaker, Monroy Wines

-Jill Davis/Hospitality Manager, DuMol Wines

-Theresa Heredia/Director of Winemaking, Gary Farrell Wines

-Ross Outon/Cellarmaster, Patz & Hall

-Justin Seidenfeld/Director of Winemaking, Rodney Strong

-Rachael Bordes/Assistant Winemaker, Ram’s Gate

-Reed Kinnett/Assistant Winemaker, Brooks Note Wines

-Alicia Sylvester/Winemaker, Banshee Wines

-Daralyn Christensen/Head High Wines

-Ryan Williams/District Mgr, Baca Wines

-Davis Anderson/Sales & Marketing, Crescere Wines

-Harry Hanson/Sr. Vice President, Gloria Ferrer Vineyards

-Mike Sullivan/Winemaker & Co-Owner, Benovia Winery

-Randall Watkins/Winemaker, Laurel Glen Vineyard

-Dana Epperson/Winemaker, Migration Wines

-Neil Bernardi/Vice President & General Mgr, Kosta Browne/Duckhorn

-Ellie Haun/Brand Ambassador, E & J Gallo

-Stuart Bryan/Vintner, Pride Mountain Winery

-Bob Cabrel/Winemaker & Owner, Bob Cabrel Wines

-Andy Robinson/Winemaker, Seghesio Wines

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