Today, there are still many family owned and operated wineries in California but only one can be called the oldest in that catagory. Gundlach-Bundschu is located not too far from the square in the town of Sonoma and runs along the road connecting Napa Valley. Our very first podcast featured Winery President Jeff Bundschu and now 237 podcasts later we chat with his sister Katie, who has joined the company. We met with Katie during the Sonoma Barrel Auction earlier this year and learned not only about her path to working in the winery, but about her new wine label.

Learn more by visiting www.gunbun.com

For a wine lover, discovering a new wine label is always a fun. But when that wine comes from a very special place, it’s a downright thrill. Carneros in Sonoma County is just such a place. Steven Urberg is the Director of Winemaking for Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards in Sonoma and now has a brand new project called WindVane. We met up with Steven at Jellyfish on Rush Street in Chicago just a couple weeks ago to sample the wine that comes from that special place.

Learn more by visiting www.windvanewines.com

Australian wine should not be overlooked. Earlier this month we attended the Australia Up Close event held in Chicago. The quality was astoundingand diversity was a big surprise. We spoke with Prue Henschke who along with her husband Steve, is owner of Henschke Winery. Prue was charmingto chat with and shared her love and knowledge of viticulture with us.

Learn more by visiting www.henschke.com.au

It must have been a very strong draw to leave Hollywood for the most part and join the family business. But the wine business is a strong draw and family just makes it better.  For this Podcast we talked with Cushing Donelan at the familywinery in Sonoma.  Hear just what he left behind…and what he gained.

Learn more by visiting www.donelanwines.com

Watch our companion video to Podcast #232 featuring Jericho Canyon Winemaker Nick Bleecher

Photo by Jeanette Hrnyak