Many a professional winemaker started in their basement or garage and Larry Dino, Owner and Winemaker at Cuda Ridge Wines is a member of that club. Going pro is a big step but without that home-winemaking knowledge and experience, the road can be long. Larry focuses on Bordeaux varietals along with a love for classic cars. You can guess where the name of the winery came from.

You can also hear Larry on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Classic”.

Learn more by visiting www.cudaridgewines.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Steven Mirassou, Winemaker & Proprietor, The Steven Kent Winery, Livermore Valley, defining the term “Structure”.  Learn more by visiting www.stevenkent.com

Comradery and comedy seem to be one of the secrets behind the wines at Arroyo Cellars in Livermore Valley. Tim Sauer and John Chiprich are Winemakers and Co-owners at Arroyo they seem to have the ability to finish each others sentences with a chuckle. I met with them at the tasting room a few weeks ago to find out how this Pittsburgh guy and California guy found each other and discovered their common goal of wine.

You can hear both Tim and John on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Holes”

Learn more by visiting www.arroyocellars.com

Making wine in Livermore Valley is special because the winemakers here are very close and often family. They offer help each other in time of need. Alexandra Henkelman is Owner and Winemaker at Omega Road Winery and her father is a major part of the team. I met up with Alexandra at the relaxed and welcoming tasting room on Vasco Road just a few weeks ago. There’s a lot going on in Livermore Valley and if you are a wine lover, this is the place to be.

You can also hear Alexandra on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Stewardship”.

Learn more by visiting www.omegaroadwinery.com

This is Part Two video of our visit to Résonance Wines in Willamette Valley.  We spoke with Winemaker Guillaume Large and toured the vineyards and tasting rooms of Résonance.  Learn more by visiting www.resonancewines.com