Back in June of 2019 (Podcast #328) we interviewed Winemaker Brian Brakesman of Red Thread Wines on Howell Mountain. For this podcast we catch up with his sister Heather Griffin of Summit Lake Vineyards, the winery started by their dad way back in 1971. Family wineries are special and literally the root of the industry. There is also something even more special about those smaller wineries. Likely, tender loving care.

You can also hear Heather on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Family Owned and Operated Winery”

Learn more by visiting www.summitlakevineyards.com

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Summit Lake Vineyards Partner Heather Griffin defines the phrase “Family Owned and Operated Winery” for this weeks Vino Lingo Segment.

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This week on our Vino Lingo Video series, we feature Erika Almeida Mooney of Lagniappe Peak in Napa Valley defining the term “Sweaty Saddle”  Learn more by visiting www.LagniappePeak.com

Despite the fires from that crazy year 2020, Napa Valley is open for business. Tourism is the life blood of the Valley. Many wineries are by appointment for outdoor tastings and that includes Cade Estate. Danielle Cyrot is the Winemaker at Cade and we’ve chatted with her at Premiere Napa Valley in the past so this was a chance to catch up for a full interview. It’s bud brake in Napa, that means great wine is just around the corner.

You can also hear Danielle on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Grippy”

Learn more by visiting www.cadewinery.com or plumpjackcollection.com.

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To be a winemaker and vineyard owner you automatically become a manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, bookkeeper, compliance officer and…well, you get it. Winemaking is a lifestyle but it’s a lot of hard work that goes into that bottle. Mike Henry is co owner of Acre Napa Valley and has spent the better part of his life in wine. Winemakers are all about education and visiting Napa Valley is the very best education you can get.

You can also hear Mike on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Free the Grapes”

Learn more by visiting www.acrewines.com

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