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 – MacRostie – Heidi Bridenhagen – February 2025
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, we interviewed and got to know Heidi Bridenhagen. Heidi is the winemaker for MacRostie Winery. We covered three of her new 2022 vintage Chardonnays and…
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 – Limerick Lane – Chris Pittenger – January 2025
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, we had a chance to interview and get to know Chris Pittenger. Chris is the winemaker for Limerick Lane Cellars. We covered eight of his…
Winemaker Interview Series – Etude – Jon Priest – December 2024
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, we had a chance to once again interview Jon Priest. Jon is the senior winemaker and general manager for Etude Winery. We covered seven of…
Winemaker Interview Series – Sequoia Grove – Jesse Fox – November 2024
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, we had a chance to interview Jesse Fox. Jesse is the winemaker for Sequoia Grove winery. We covered seven of his new-release wines: A Sauvignon…
Winemaker Interview Series – Flanagan and Riley’s Rows with Eric & Riley Flanagan – November 2024
On Wednesday, November 6, 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…
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 – J. Lohr Red Wine Tasting with Brenden Wood – September 2024
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, we interviewed Brenden Wood. Brenden is the red-wine winemaker for J. Lohr winery. We covered seven new-release red wines: one from the 2022 vintage, five…