Winemaker Interview Series – Daou & Patrimony – Daniel Daou – February 2025
Ken On Saturday, February 22, 2025, we had the opportunity to once again interview Daniel Daou, this time from his new winery project in Italy. Daniel is the winemaker for DAOU…
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Winemaker Interview Series – Brandlin – Steve Rogstad – February 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, we had a chance to interview Steve Rogstad again. Steve is the winemaker at both Cuvaison and Brandlin. We covered four of his 2021 current-release…
Winemaker Interview Series – Davis Estates – Walter Leiva – January 2025
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, we had a chance to once again interview Walter Leiva. Walter is the winemaker for Davis Estates in Napa Valley. We covered six of his…
Winemaker Interview Series – Zuccardi with Martin DiStefano – September 2024
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, we interviewed Martin DiStefano. Martin is the viticulturist and terroir rock star for Zuccardi winery. We covered nine wines: two white wines and seven reds.…
Winemaker Interview Series – Daniel Daou of DAOU and Patrimony Wines – March 2024
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, we had the opportunity to interview Daniel Daou again, from his new winery project in Italy. Daniel is the winemaker for DAOU and Patrimony wineries.…
Winemaker Interview Series – Phillip Titus of Chappellet and Titus Wineries – January 2024
On January 17, 2024, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Phillip Titus. Phillip is the winemaker for Chappellet and part owner of Titus Winery. In our…
Winemaker Interview Series — José Lovaglio Balbo of Susana Balbo
On September 20, 2023, we had the opportunity to meet and interview José Lovaglio Balbo (virtually). José is the winemaker at Susana Balbo Wines. He is also Susana’s son. In…
Winemaker Interview Series — Thibaut Delmotte of Colome
On September 6, 2023, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Thibaut Delmotte (virtually). Thibaut is the winemaker at Colomé. In our Zoom interview, we covered four current-release wines…
Winemaker Interview Series – Acumen-Coho-Titus Tasting – July 2023
On July 26, 2023 we had the opportunity to meet and interview representatives from three different wineries. The one thing in common with all three is the link to Phillip…
Winemaker Interview Series – Rebecca George – Brandlin Estates – March 2023
On March 10, 2023, we had a chance to meet and interview Rebecca “Becky” George. Becky is the associate winemaker for Brandlin Estates. She was in town for a dinner…