Every winemaker brings a different perspective to our interviews. These folks are true individuals.
The best part of talking with a winemaker is enjoying the enthusiasm and passion that pours from them.
Richie Allen is Director of Viticulture and Winemaking at Rombauer Vineyards in Napa Valley.
While Richie is from Australia, it is clear how he has become a major part of Napa Valley.

Learn more by visiting www.rombauer.com

Most people are surprised to find Ohio has been a major wine grape producer dating way back to the early 1800’s. Many areas around the state grow wine grapes but the Grand River Valley, located in northeast Ohio, is one of the most popular for wine and high end wineries. Over the 4th of July weekend we visited Matt Meineke of M Cellars in Geneva, Ohio. Matt and his family have been been operating the winery since 2012 and have made some very impressive wine. The goal is all estate wines….and the future looks bright.

To learn more visit www.mcellars.com

Well known as makers of one of California’s best Chardonnay, Stony Hill Vineyard sits on
Spring Mountain just above Napa Valley. The history of winemaking on Spring Mountain
goes back a good long way…and the Stony Hill story like so many wineries, starts with family.
Sarah McCrea who’s family started the vineyard, met with us at the tasting room during Auction Napa Valley week in June. The view from the mountain was fantastic and the wine was pretty fantastic too.

Learn more by visiting www.stonyhillvineyard.com

This video is the companion to Podcast #191.

In Napa Valley, Oakville is a very special place for Cabernet Sauvignon. Linda Neal farms just over 4 acres along Silverado Trail and makes a very special wine called Tierra Roja. Linda’s wine industry experience is varied and includes wine retail to vineyard manager to owner….and she still farms the land too. About three hours away she owns yet another winery named Mellowood. Those of use who love her wine thinks thats pretty cool.

This is our second interview with Linda…her first was back in 2010 (Podcast #16) so it appears we were overdue. We spoke with Linda during Auction Napa Valley week…catching up like old friends.

Learn more by visiting www.tierraroja.com or www.mellowoodvineyard.com