Winemaker Interview Series – Sequoia Grove – Jesse Fox – November 2024
Ken 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…
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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 – Olivia Brion and Cantadora Wine Tasting with Kira Ballotta – September 2024
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, we once again interviewed Kira Ballotta. Kira is the owner and winemaker for Olivia Brion and Cantadora wineries. She is an impressive woman and a…
Winemaker Interview Series – Daniel Estrin of Cristom – July 2024
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, we interviewed Daniel Estrin. Daniel is the winemaker for Cristom Vineyards. We covered six new-release 2022 Pinot Noirs and two new-release 2022 Chardonnays during our…
Winemaker Interview Series — Cory Waller — Eden Rift Vineyards
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…
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 – Dan Goldfield and Melissa Stackhouse of Dutton Goldfield – April 2024
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Dan Goldfield and Melissa Stackhouse. With Steve Dutton, Dan is the co-owner of Dutton-Goldfield winery. Dan is…