Short Pour Video No. 20 features one of Napa Valley’s (and the world’s) finest Winemakers, Tom Rinaldi.  Two of Tom’s current projects are Patent Wines in Napa Valley and Ambassador Wines of Washington in Washington State.

Short Pour Video No. 19 features Ferréol du Fou, Chateau Troplong Mondot, France.

A background in the culinary world is a huge plus for a winemaker, and Jesse Fox has just that. Jesse the Winemaker at Sequoia Grove Winery in Napa Valley and his time as a chef has certainly paid off. I caught up with Jesse when he visited Milwaukee just a few weeks ago while on the road doing tastings for Sequoia Grove. My thanks to the Capitol Grill Milwaukee for their incredible hospitality during my visit.

You can also hear Jesse on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Complexity”

Learn more by visiting sequoiagrove.com

Commonly you can find tasting rooms in many wineries around Napa Valley. Bazan Cellars is easily found right in the heart of downtown Napa just across the street from the famous Bounty Hunter restaurant. Even better, you can walk in without an appointment. I met up with Co-Owner Gloria Bazan as part of my tour of Coombsville AVA vintners. Taste here, right along the Napa river. Take the time and slow down in downtown.

You can also hear Gloria on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Tasting Notes”.

Learn more by visiting bazancellars.com or coombsvillenapa.org

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Isaac Johnson, Cellar Hand, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, defining the term “Rubbin’ Buds”.  Learn more by visiting 44wines.com