Winemaker Interview Series — Cory Waller — Eden Rift Vineyards
Ken On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Cory Waller. Cory is the winemaker for Eden Rift Vineyard. Cory is also the brother of Mike…
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Winemaker Interview Series — Jeff Gaffner of Black Kite — June 2024
On Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, we had the opportunity to once again interview Jeff Gaffner. Jeff is the Winemaker for Black Kite Cellars. We covered six new-release 2021 vintage wines…
Winemaker Interview Series — Knox Clendenen — Au Bon Climat
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Knox Alexander Clendenen. Knox is the co-owner, with his sister Isabelle, of the Au Bon Climat Winery.…
Winemaker Interview Series — Steve Rogstad of Cuvaison
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Steve Rogstad. Steve is the winemaker for Cuvaison. We covered his 2022 vintage wines. There were two…
Winemaker Interview Series — Doubleback, Bledsoe Family & Bledsoe & McDaniels — April 2024
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Drew Bledsoe and Josh McDaniels. Drew is the owner of Doubleback and Bledsoe Family wineries. Drew is…
Winemaker Interview Series – Mike Waller of Calera – March 2024
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, we had the opportunity to once again interview Mike Waller. Mike is the winemaker for Calera winery. We covered seven new-release wines with Mike during…
Winemaker Interview Series – Chris Pisani of ZD Wines – February 2024
On February 21, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview John Buckey and Chris Pisani. John is the National Sales Manager and Chris is the Senior Winemaker at…
Winemaker Interview Series – Eric and Riley Flanagan of Flanagan & Riley’s Rows Wineries – January 2024
On January 31, 2024, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Eric Flanagan and Riley Flanagan. Eric owns Flanagan Winery. Riley is the Assistant Sales Manager for…
Winemaker Interview Series — Jon Priest of Etude Wines
On December 6, 2023, we had a chance to interview Jon Priest. Jon is the senior winemaker and general manager for Etude Wines. In our Zoom interview, we covered his…
Winemaker Interview Series — Trevor Durling of Beaulieu Vineyard & Hewitt Vineyard
On November 15, 2023, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Trevor Durling. Trevor is the winemaker for Beaulieu Vineyard, aka BV, and Hewitt Vineyard. In our…