The 1880’s were a fantastic time for wine in Livermore Valley. Concannon Vineyard had its start in 1883 and the founder, James Concannon had the vision to make Bordeaux style wines in the state of California. Today we met with Senior Director of Winemaking James Foster and learn a bit about his history in winemaking. It is a fact that he never wanted to be anything other than a winemaker.

You can also hear James on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Harmony”.

Learn more by visiting www.concannonvineyard.com

This week on our Vino Lingo Video segment we feature Karen Cakebread, Founder, Ziata Wines, Napa Valley, defining the term “Zipline”. Learn more by visiting www.ziatawines.com

This is our first podcast in a series featuring wineries in Livermore Valley, California. Livermore sits about an hour east of San Francisco and grows some very impressive wines! Small production is the name of the game in Livermore and Dr. Ricardo Aguirre is a classic, passionate winemaker and he looks totally at home when standing between the vines. Well, that’s when he’s not performing surgery.

You can hear Ricardo our our Vino Lingo segment defining the phrase “Vino con pasion”.

Learn more by visiting www.bodegasaguirre.com

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Theresa Heredia, Director of Winemaking, Gary Farrell Winery, Sonoma, defining the phrase “Jesus Units”. Learn more by visiting www.garyfarrellwinery.com

Experience is what makes a great winemaker. Chris Dearden, Winemaker and Proprietor of Dearden Vineyards and Sleeping Giant Wines in Napa Valley has that experience and a heck of a lot more. With a background in many areas of the wine business, Chris now lives the dream with his own vineyard and label. Dearden Vineyards can be found in the Napa Valley part of Carneros, renown for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Chris knows that, and that’s just why he is there.

You can hear Chris on our Vino Lingo segment defining the term “Tylose”

Learn more by visiting www.deardenwines.com