Napa Valley Winemaker – Life Between the Vines

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Vino Video – Sarah Vandendriessche, Winemaker, Elizabeth Spencer, Napa Valley

February 20, 2023 by Ray Fister No Comments

The joy in her voice reflects the joy in her love of winemaking. Sarah Vandendriessche has been Winemaker at Elizabeth-Spencer in Napa Valley for over a dozen years. Working with fruit from all over wine country has been a thrill for Sarah, as much as for those of us who love the wine. Elizabeth Spencer is now owned by Jean-Charles Boisset which means in terms of vineyard sourcing, this is only the beginning.

You can also hear Sarah on our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Let it Hang!”.

Learn more by visiting www.elizabethspencerwinery.com.

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Vino Video – Ryan Rech, Winemaker, Beringer Vineyards, Napa Valley

February 13, 2023 by Ray Fister No Comments

The history of winemaking in Napa Valley goes back further than most people realize. The mid to late 1800’s created America’s wine country. Beringer Vineyards roots can be traced back to 1879 and in fact is the longest continually operating winery in California. Ryan Rech is Head Winemaker at Beringer and is well aware of the history his wine represents. I met up with Ryan for a chat at the historic Rhine House on the Beringer property last December. If these walls could talk….

You can hear Ryan on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Futaie”

Learn more by visiting www.beringer.com

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Podcast #492 – Chris Kajani, Winemaker & GM, Bouchaine Vineyards, Carneros, Napa Valley

June 13, 2022 by Ray Fister No Comments

Carneros is an area of Napa Valley that has it’s very own hypnotic attraction. Winemakers that make wine in Carneros not only fall in love with the AVA, but also find it’s appeal incredibly peaceful. Winemaker Chris Kajani is a native of Napa and is well aware of the magic of Carneros. We met up with Chris on a recent visit to Napa Valley and talked at length about the mystical place that is Carneros.

You can also hear Chris on our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Drive like your Mom works here”

Learn more by visiting www.bouchaine.com

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Vino Lingo Video #35 “Barrel Fermentation” Jean Hoefliger, Consulting Winemaker, Napa Valley

July 8, 2021 by Ray Fister 1 Comment

This week we feature our old friend Consulting Winemaker Jean Hoefliger defining the term “Barrel Fermentation”. Learn more by visiting www.jhwineconsulting.com/about-us

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Podcast #428 – Mike Henry, Co-Owner, Acre Napa Valley

March 22, 2021 by Ray Fister No Comments

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