The history of Napa Valley and Sonoma may be surprising to those that take the time to read up on the past. The colorful characters of history almost seem to be reborn in modern day winemaking. Buena Vista Winery is like a living character, with a long history of winemaking in California. Brian Maloney is Winemaker at Buena Vista and this is our second interview with him, the first being back in January of 2018 (Podcast #258). History is in this wine. And wine is passion.

You can also hear Brian on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Bunghole”

Learn more by visiting www.buenavistawinery.com

This week on our Vino Lingo Video we feature Winemaker Aaron Pott of Pott Wines in Napa Valley, defining a very specific French phrase! Learn more by visiting www.pottwine.com

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

Is it possible to say we use the word “passion” too often? Not really. Winemakers like Pam Starr are the very definition of passion. She’s also great fun to chat with! Pam has been a dear friend for many years and a loyal follower of the podcast. Each time we talk we realize it can go all day. Wine is fun. And so are the amazing folks who make it happen.

You can also hear Pam on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Dry Dip“

Learn more by visiting www.crockerstarr.com

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Is it possible to say we use the word “passion” too often? Not really. Winemakers like Pam Starr are the very definition of passion. She’s also great fun to chat with! Pam has been a dear friend for many years and a loyal follower of the podcast. Each time we talk we realize it can go all day. Wine is fun. And so are the amazing folks who make it happen.

You can also hear Pam on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Dry Dip“

Learn more by visiting www.crockerstarr.com