While many folks know that the “Tasting of Paris” put Napa Valley on the map, the fact is wine has been made there for quite some time.  Rich Salvestrin’s father bought land to farm way back in 1932. Today Rich and his wife Shannon still grow wine under the family name just off Highway 29. We met with Rich and Shannon at the winery a few weeks ago for a leisurely chat in the upstairs tasting room.

You can also hear Rich on our Vino Lingo segment defining the wine term “The No Jack 3000”.

Learn more by visiting www.salvestrinwinery.com

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Brian Brakesman’s dad purchased land above Napa Valley on Howell Mountain in1971 simply because the Valley Floor was too expensive. What a great decision that turned it to be. Today, Brian and his family make Red Thread wine on that same property. While things on the mountain have changed Brian’s commitment to quality, has not. We met with Brian at the winery and talked about their history on Howell Mountain.

You can also hear Brian on our Vino Lingo segment giving us his definition of the wine term “Slutty”

Learn more by visiting www.redthreadwines.com

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Vino Lingo gives you the real definition of wine making terms as spoken by the winemakers. Listen to Red Thread Winemaker Brian Brakesman define the word “Slutty”

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Near the top of Spring Mountain, somewhere around 2000 feet, you’ll find a brand new winery. They have a unique name as well. Flying Lady. Not surprising considering all of the principles are pilots. Ross Bentley is a St Helena native and knows Spring Mountain from his younger years hiking up through the trees. He never dreamed he would have a winery in the middle of this splendor. We met with Ross at the new winery and had a great time taking a tour and listening to his plans for the wine and the winery. Dreams do come true. You just have to work for them.

You can hear Ross on our Vino Lingo segment giving us his definition of the wine term “Crushed Ant”

Learn more by visiting www.flyinglady.com

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