Change is almost always good. In the case of Wisconsin’s Fisher King Winery, moving from Mount Horeb to Verona, just outside of Madison, the change was welcome. We last interviewed Fisher King owner Fitz Fitzgerald six years ago and this time we catch up with him in the cozy but bigger confines of the almost brand new winery. There is always something going on at Fisher King and the new winery makes change, well worth it.
You can also hear Fitz on our Vino Lingo page defining the wine term “Breakback Red”
Learn more by visiting www.fisherkingwinery.com
The blessing of something extra. An appropriate note for the wine business. Lagniappe Peak Vineyard represents that very thought. We met with proprietor Erika Almeida Mooney during Auction week in June to talk about her wine and recovery after the Atlas Peak fire. Every winemaker has an interesting story and this is one you need to hear. It’s about family and determination. It’s about survival. It’s about wine.
Learn more by visiting www.LagniappePeak.com
Los Carneros AVA is at the very southern end of Napa Valley and in fact the AVA is shared with Sonoma. Well known for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay due to its cooler climate, Carneros is a special area to visit. Close to the city of Napa, the main highway running through here connects the southern end of Napa and Sonoma. For this podcast we visit Steve Rogstad, Winemaker for Cuvaison Winery in Carneros. This is another must see winery. The property is hilly with vines and new plantings. Carneros is some of the very best wine country has to offer.
Learn more by visiting www.cuvaison.com
The wineries of Napa Valley vary from tiny, one acre vineyards to the sprawling, national names you are all familiar with. That’s nothing new. Many famous wineries are a must-see, but we suggest you consider taking time for some very special tastings with the smaller wineries. It’s at these smaller producers you can sometimes meet the owners and winemakers. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about your favorite wine! Tres Sabores is one of those smaller wineries. Julie Johnson is the proprietor of Tres Sabores and is a wealth of information about the area and the grapes. Plus you can meet some really cool golden labs! What more could you ask for?
Learn more by visiting www.tressabores.com
