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

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. Learn more by visiting www.morisolivineyard.com

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