During my recent tour meeting Coombsville AVA winemakers, I spent some time with Julien Fayard at his tasting room in downtown Napa. The interview starts quietly enough then, shortly the room grew to a good sized happy crowd of Fayard wine lovers. Julian is a delight to talk to and his candid opinions were refreshing. A French winemaker in Napa Valley. What more could you ask for?

You can also hear Julian on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Negociant”

Learn more by visiting fayardwines.com or coombsvillenapa.org

Short Pour Video No. 18 features David Ramey, Founder, Ramey Cellars, Sonoma County.  Learn more at rameywine.com

Short Pour Video No. 17 features Nathan Carlson, Winemaker & GM, Center of Effort, Edna Valley.  Learn more by visiting coewine.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Bobby Richards, Head Winemaker, Seven Hills Winery, Walla Walla, Washington, defining the phrase “Don’t Mess it Up”.  Learn more by visiting sevenhillswinery.com

Whenever I’m in Napa Valley I try to stop in to see Elise and Ken Nerlove, whom I’ve been friends with for several years. This father daughter team owns Elkhorn Peak Cellars, which is located in the very southern part of Napa Valley. This time around was even more exciting as they told me that they will soon be able to host outdoor tastings on their property as part of the Micro-Winery Guild. So what is this Guild? Small producers and super high quality. Listen

You can also hear Elise on our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Pop Up Vineyard Experience”

Learn more by visiting elkhornpeak.com or microwineryguild.com