It’s really something to see how just under five acres off of Silverado Trail in Napa Valley can produce some really excellent wine. That’s Tierra Roja. Linda Neal owns Tierra Roja and for this 2021 vintage she is debuting her new winemaker, Benoit Touquette. Linda has been a dear friend for many years and I was able to join her for the 2018 vintage release dinner at the Las Vegas Country Club, two weeks ago. Not only did invited guests taste the new vintage, but 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 as well. Hows that for good luck in Las Vegas!

You can also hear Linda on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Suckering”.

Learn more by visiting www.tierraroja.com

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We met up with Linda in Las Vegas late October to talk about the release of her latest vintage ot Tierra Roja Cabernet Sauvignon, watch the video here.  Learn more by visiting www.tierraroja.com

This week out Vino Lingo Video (#48) features Lesley Russell of St Helena Winery in Napa Valley defining the term “Sympa”. Learn more by visiting www.sthelenawinery.com

There is always room for more wineries in California as long as they are willing to sacrifice, work crazy hours, experiment and bring fourth immense passion. Vintner David Sinegal of Sinegal Estate and Details Wines has done just that, and perhaps more. In “wine-years” David is new to the business but he brings years of retail experience and business savvy to the table. No one ever said it would be easy and David stands with every bottle he makes. ‘Cause if it were easy, everybody would do it.

You can hear David on our Vino Lingo Segment defining the term “French Wine Barrels.”

Visit www.sinegalestate.com or www.detailswines.com to learn more.

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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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