Somerston Estate and Priest Ranch live in a magnificent area to the east of Napa Valley, comprising of over 1600 acres. In addition to the property they’ve opened The Kitchen at Priest Ranch in downtown Yountville. Cody Hurd is Winemaker for these two premier brands and was able to sit down to tell us a bit more about this incredible property. Winemakers always tell the best stories!

You can also hear Cody on our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Mountain Fruit v Valley Fruit”

Learn more by visiting www.sommerstonestate.com

This week on our Vino Lingo Video series we feature Julian Halasz, Winemaker, Darcie Kent Estate, Livermore Valley, defining “Wine as Art”.  Learn more by visiting www.darciekentvineyards.com

I met recently with wine journalist and author Dan Berger early one day in November and we chatted in a rather busy lobby of a Marriott Hotel. I could have listened to Dan for hours. He has seen so very much of the wine industry that it simply blows my mind. I owe a special thanks to Eric Awes for introducing me to Dan via email. While editing the audio for this podcast, I had the great pleasure of reliving our conversation in that busy lobby.

You can hear Dan on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Trocken”

Learn more by following Dan’s newsletter Vintage Experiences at www.vintageexperiences.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jack Florence, Owner, Florence Vineyard, Rockpile AVA, Sonoma County, defining the term “Brix”.  Learn more by visiting www.florencevineyard.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Mark Clarin, Winemaker, McGrail Vineyards & Winery defining the term “Experienced Oak”. Learn more by visiting www.mcgrailvineyards.com