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Podcast #410-Nicole Hitchcock, Winemaker J Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma

November 16, 2020 by Ray Fister No Comments

Growing up in Carmel, California, Nicole Hitchcock was highly influenced by the power of food and wine when it comes together. Coming from that part of the world, it’s no wonder she became a winemaker. Nicole is winemaker at J Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma well known for still wine as well as sparkling. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her passion is apparent. The thing is, the world can be a very happy place by drinking more sparkling wine, don’t you think?

You can also hear Nicole on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Riddling”

Learn more by visiting www.jwine.com

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Vino Lingo-“Riddling” defined by Nicole Hitchcock, J Vineyards & Winery, Sonoma

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This week we feature J Vineyards & Winery winemaker Nicole Hitchcock defining the wine term “Riddling.” Cheers!

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Podcast #408-Michael Browne, CIRQ Wines & Chev Wines, Sonoma

November 2, 2020 by Ray Fister No Comments

He makes great wine. He was co-owner of one of the top labels in the country, Kosta-Browne. He performed in the circus. William Shatner narrates his new book. That is what you call living life. Michael Browne tells great stories and makes you laugh without trying hard. I spoke with Michael by phone last week to learn about his new book “Pinot Rocks” and hear his many adventures. Circus boy, winemaker, author. Not a bad life.

You can hear Michael on our Vino Lingo segment defining the terms “Resination, Color and Soud”.

Learn more by visiting www.cirq.com and www.chevwines.com

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Vino Lingo – “Resination, Color and Sound” defined by Michael Browne, CIRQ Wine & Chev Wine, Sonoma

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Vino Lingo educates wine lovers with wine words defined by the winemakers themselves. This week we feature Michael Browne formerly of Kosta-Browne and now owner of CIRQ and Chev Wines, defining the terms “Resination, Color and Sound”

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Vino Lingo 2020 Part Two.

October 19, 2020 by Ray Fister No Comments

Mouthfeel

Bastard Barrel

Barnyard

Instinct

Wine words are fascinating, educational and just plain fun, especially when defined by the winemakers themselves. Take a listen while sipping your favorite wine, and learn how it became the wine you love!

-Elizabeth Vianna/Chimney Rock Winery, Napa Valley “Mouthfeel”

-Alice Warnecke Sutro/Sutro Wine Company, Sonoma “Volcanics”

-Tom Fitzpatrick/Alloro Vineyard, Willamette Valley “Polyphenols”

-Matt Montrose/Kristova Family Partners, Bulgarian Wine “Orange Wine”

-Ana Diogo Draper/Artesa Vineyards, Napa Valley “Winemaker”

-Wayne Bailey/Youngberg Hill Winery, Willamette Valley “Winegrower”

-Aaron Pott/Pott Wines, Napa Valley “c’a scent le jeune fille qui se négligé”

-Michelle DeFeo/Champagne Laurent-Perrier, New York “Confusion Sexuelle”

-Joe Nielsen/Rams Gate Winery, Sonoma “Bastard Barrel”

-Brian Brakesman/Red Thread Winery, Napa Valley “Slutty”

-Jean Hoefliger/AXR Napa Valley ”Barrel Fermentation”

-Alex Stewart/Quilceda Creek, Washington State “Cold Stab”