Winemaker Interview Series – Peter Merriam of Merriam Vineyards – May 2025
Ken On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, we had the opportunity to interview Peter Merriam. Peter and his wife Diana are the owners of Merriam Vineyards. Their oldest son Evan is the…
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Winemaker Interview Series – Martha Stoumen of Martha Stoumen – April 2025
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, we had the opportunity to interview Martha Stoumen. Martha is the winemaker and owner of Martha Stoumen Wines. We covered three white wines, two rosé…
Winemaker Interview Series – Cole Ballentine of Predecessor Estate – April 2025
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, we had the opportunity to interview Cole Ballentine. Cole is the co-winemaker, with his father William Ballentine Jr., at Predecessor Estate. Cole and his father-built…
Winemaker Interview Series – Christian Tietje of Anarchy – April 2025
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, we had the opportunity to interview Christian Tietje in person as he stopped by the KWG Headquarters since he was in town for the Boston…
Winemaker Interview Series – Rebekah Wineburg of Quintessa & Post & Vine – March 2025
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, we had the opportunity to interview Rebekah Wineburg again. Rebekah is the winemaker for Quintessa and Post & Vine. We covered two current-release Quintessa wines…
Winemaker Interview Series – Daou & Patrimony – Daniel Daou – February 2025
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…
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 – Alpha Omega – Melissa Paris – December 2024
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, we had a chance to interview and get to know Melissa Paris. Melissa is the new winemaker for Alpha Omega Winery. We covered eight of…
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…