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Vino Video-Steven Rogstad of Cuvaison Winery, Napa Valley (Podcast #282)

July 9, 2018 by Ray Fister No Comments

Los Carneros AVA is at the very southern end of Napa Valley and in fact the AVA is shared with Sonoma. Well known for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay due to its cooler climate, Carneros is a special area to visit. Close to the city of Napa, the main highway running through here connects the southern end of Napa and Sonoma. For this podcast we visit Steve Rogstad, Winemaker for Cuvaison Winery in Carneros. This is another must see winery. The property is hilly with vines and new plantings. Carneros is some of the very best wine country has to offer.

Learn more by visiting www.cuvaison.com

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Vino Video-Julie Johnson of Tres Sabores, Napa Valley (Podcast #281)

June 24, 2018 by Ray Fister No Comments

The wineries of Napa Valley vary from tiny, one acre vineyards to the sprawling, national names you are all familiar with. That’s nothing new. Many famous wineries are a must-see, but we suggest you consider taking time for some very special tastings with the smaller wineries. It’s at these smaller producers you can sometimes meet the owners and winemakers. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about your favorite wine! Tres Sabores is one of those smaller wineries. Julie Johnson is the proprietor of Tres Sabores and is a wealth of information about the area and the grapes. Plus you can meet some really cool golden labs! What more could you ask for?

Learn more by visiting www.tressabores.com

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Podcast #278-Auction Napa Valley 2018 Barrel Auction.

June 6, 2018 by Ray Fister No Comments

Community health and children’s education nonprofits were the big winners at Auction Napa Valley 2018. This year’s auction raised an amazing $13.6 million dollars! Between e-auction lots, live lots and the barrel auction, a splendid time was had by all. Along with celebrating our podcast’s 10^th anniversary, this is our 10^th visit to the Barrel Auction. Wine was poured from the barrels at the Charles Krug Winery and hosted by the 4^th generation Mondavi sisters; Giovanna, Angelina, Alycia and Riana. This program focuses on the influence Robert and Peter Mondavi had on the wine industry in California. Below is a list of Vintners we interviewed at the event. Congratulations to the Napa Valley Vintners Association and the many folks who volunteered their time at this fantastic event!

Learn more by visiting www.napavintners.com

1-Introduction by David Pierson, NVV Chair & Giovanna Mondavi, Dark Matter Wines.

2- Laura Barrett/Clif Family Wines

3-Darioush Khaledi/Darioush Wines

4-Sean Thompson/Schramsberg Vineyards & Davies Vineyards

5-Kevin Morrisey/Ehlers Estate

6-Hugh Davies/Schramsberg Vineyards & Davies Vineyards

7-Renee Ary/Duckhorn Wines

8-Linda Neal/Tierra Roja Wines

9-Chelsea Bellows/The Debate

10-Jean Hoefliger/Alpha Omega

11-Pam Starr/Crocker & Starr

12-Elias Fernandez/Shafer Vineyards

13-Aaron Pott/Pott Wine

14-Brooks Painter/Castello di Amorosa

15-Christine Barbe/Coqueral Wines

16-Karen Cakebread/Ziata Wines

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Podcast #268-Chris Madrigal of Madrigal Family Winery, Napa Valley

March 19, 2018 by Ray Fister No Comments

As everyone knows, Napa Valley is home to many wineries. But more important is the fact that a huge amount of those wineries are family owned. You see it in their name. In this case, we’ve known Chris Madrigal, owner of Madrigal Family Winery for several years but this is the first time we’ve done a sit down interview with him. And it was a great sit down. As you will see in the video, Chris sits with the Mountain range behind him on the deck outside the tasting room. Make an appointment to taste the wine and sit on the deck. You may never want to leave.

Learn more by visiting www.madrigalfamilywinery.com