Ken Nerlove and his daughter Elise are owners of Elkhorn Peak Cellars and in 2023 they’ve made the leap to add Cabernet Sauvignon to their portfolio. This really is a big deal. Ken has been growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since the 80’s and Cab presents its own special challenges. This family partnership between father and daughter is what Napa Valley wines were built on. Elkhorn Peak is a very special place and watching this family grow, is really something to see.

Learn more by visiting www.elkhornpeak.com

The Wine Foundry is custom winemaking facility located at the southern end of Napa proper. Kale Anderson makes wine there under his own label Kale Wines, as well as a new project called Parable. He also operates as a Consulting Winemaker for several other labels. We met up with Kale at The Wine Foundry just as the day was winding down and harvest was finally in the rear view mirror.

You can also hear Kale on our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Minor Modification”

Learn more by visiting www.kalewineconsulting.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Philip MacConnell, Sommelier & Cellar Librarian at The Chef’s Table, Milwaukee, defining the term “Wine”.  Contact Philip at pscottmacconnell@gmail.com