Winemaker Interview Series — Tom Rinaldi of Patent Wines and Pellet Estate
Ken On November 30, 2023, we had a chance to interview Tom Rinaldi. Tom is the winemaker for Patent Wines and Pellet Estate. In our Zoom interview, we covered three of…
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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 – Andy Schweiger of Schweiger Vineyards
On August 23, 2023, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Andy Schweiger (virtually). Andy is the winemaker at Schweiger Vineyards. In our Zoom interview, we covered six of…
Winemaker Interview Series – Jeff Gaffner – Black Kite – May 2023
On May 31, 2023, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Jeff Gaffner. Jeff is the winemaker for Black Kite Cellars. In our Zoom interview, we covered…
Winemaker Interview Series – Walter Leiva — Davis Estates – April 2023
On April 19, 2023, we had a chance to meet and interview Walter Leiva virtually. Walter is the winemaker for Davis Estates in Napa. I have been covering Davis Estates…
Winemaker Interview Series – Will Weese — Merriam – April 2023
On April 5, 2023, we had a chance interview Will Weese. Will is the winemaker for Merriam Vineyards. I have been covering Merriam wines for a very long time and…
Winemaker Interview Series – Mike Waller — Calera – March 2023
On March 22, 2023, we had a chance interview and catch up with Mike Waller. Mike is the winemaker for Calera. In our Zoom interview, we covered eight of his…
Winemaker Interview Series – Ryan Prichard — Three Sticks – March 2023
On March 8, 2023, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Ryan Prichard. Ryan is the winemaker for Three Sticks. In our Zoom interview, we covered eight…
Winemaker Interview Series – Don Schroeder from Sea Smoke & Aron Weinkauf from Spottswoode — Feb 1, 2023
On February 1, 2023, we had a chance to interview winemakers from two renowned wineries. We first met with Don Schroeder, the winemaker at Sea Smoke. We then meet with…
Winemaker Interview Series – Daniel Daou – Jan 2023
On January 11, 2023, we had a chance to once again catch up with Daniel Daou, the proprietor and winemaker at DAOU Vineyards and Patrimony. In this Zoom interview, we…