Talking with Trevor Durling, Chief Winemaker at Beaulieu Vineyards in Napa Valley was like taking with an old friend. Its great to see the excitement on his face while talking about BV’s history. I was even given a behind the scenes tour of the winery that has been on Highway 29 for many, many years. The history goes deep and the space is like a funhouse of wine. You’ll likely never see the ghosts, but many people have left their mark on this winery over the decades.

Listen to Trevor on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “WWAD”.

Learn more by visiting www.bvwines.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature our old friend Robin Lail, Founder & Owner Lail Vineyards, Napa Valley, defining the term “Biodiversity”. Learn more by visiting www.lailvineyards.com

Winemaking is a passion that chooses those folks that are more than willing to work unbelievable hours in the cellar during harvest. It takes guts, determination and most importantly, a fine palate. Theresa Heredia is Director of Winemaking at Gary Farrell Winery in Sonoma and she more than qualifies as having “been chosen by wine”. Listen to her story to see why.

You can also hear Theresa on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Jesus Units”.

Learn more by visiting www.garyfarrellwinery.com

This week on our Vino Lingo Video segment we feature Todd Graff, Winemaker & General Manager, Frank Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, defining the term “Goldilocks Wine”. Learn more by visiting www.frankfamilyvineyards.com

Grapes that are grown in the Morisoli Vineyard are very special indeed. They find their way into some truly exceptional Napa Valley wines. Not surprising considering the vineyard is located in one of Rutherford’s finest growing neighborhoods. Chris Morisoli is fifth generation having grown up in this little slice of heaven. We had a great conversation after a rainy walk in the vineyard. Nothing better than talking wine with a Tractor Pilot.

You can also hear Chris on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Cletrac”.

Learn more by visiting www.morisolivineyard.com