When I’m back in my home state of Ohio I always try to record a podcast interview featuring some of the areas finest winemakers. Way back in 2017 I recorded my first interview with Tony Kosicek of Kosicek Vineyards which was podcast 216, ironically, the Cleveland area code. This time I caught up with Tony’s daughter and Assistant Winemaker Emma Kosicek. As the next generation moves into the wine business we see them absorb experience and create their own road to fine wine. Emma was great fun to chat with and without a doubt, Tony must be very proud!

You can also hear Emma on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Authentic”

Learn more by visiting kosicekvineyards.com

Yakima Valley in the state of Washington has its own special identity when it comes to wine. But getting wine lovers to notice can be a challenge. Marissa Dineen is the Owner and Vintner at Dineen Vineyards and she visited Milwaukee recently where her family has roots. But family was only part of the visit as she met with local wine merchants to offer tastings of the exceptional Dineen label. And she met with me too! And that was fun!

A special thanks to Robert DeToro of the Landmark Building for letting us use their space.

Also thanks to Lee Crooks for additional audio editing.

You can also hear Marissa on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “First Leaf”

Learn more by visiting dineenvineyards.com

Highly sought after grapes makes for truly exceptional wine. Its a simple as that. Pepper Bridge Winery in Walla Walla practices sustainable agriculture but it goes way beyond that. I met up with Partner and Director of Winemaking Jean-Francois Pellet at their tasting room, just a few weeks ago. A third generation winemaker, Jean-Francois is from Switzerland but his career has taken him through Europe and even Napa Valley. Another winemaker that loves to laugh. You can’t ask for more.

You can also hear Jean-Francois on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “T-Bud Grafting”.

Learn more by visiting pepperbridge.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Blair Guthrie, Proprietor & Winemaker, Guthrie Family Wines, Sonoma County, defining the term “Mouse”. Learn more by visiting guthriefamilywines.com

I’ve been able to visit so many unique tasting spaces in Walla Walla picking a single best one would be impossible. But Dunham Cellars was just “plane” fun…with maybe a bit of emphasis on the word plane. Dunham is located in an old WWII airplane hanger (on East Boeing Avenue no less) and that’s where I met up with Founder Joanne Dunham. Spending time with Joanne was simply delightful and like her fellow winemakers, she has some of the best stories. Wine goes best with stories.

You can also hear Joanne on our Vino Lingo segment talking about her favorite wine phrase.

Learn more by visiting dunhamcellars.com