Winemaker Interview Series – Janell Dusi Winemaker Tasting – August 2023
KenOn August 2, 2023, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Janell Dusi. Janell is the head winemaker and owner J. Dusi Winery. In our Zoom interview,…
Winemaker Interview Series – Acumen-Coho-Titus Tasting – July 2023
On July 26, 2023 we had the opportunity to meet and interview representatives from three different wineries. The one thing in common with all three is the link to Phillip…
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 – Rebecca George – Brandlin Estates – March 2023
On March 10, 2023, we had a chance to meet and interview Rebecca "Becky" George. Becky is the associate winemaker for Brandlin Estates. She was in town for a dinner…
Winemaker Interview Series – Peter Heitz from Turnbull – Feb 2023
On February 8, 2023, we had a chance to interview Peter Heitz, the winemaker for Turnbull. We covered six of his Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Three were 2019 single-vineyard offerings and…
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…
Winemaker Interview Series – Robert Foley
During our Zoom interview on January 4, we had a chance to catch up with Robert "Bob" Foley, who is the winemaker at his winery Robert Foley Vineyards. We also…
Winemaker Interview Series – Matt Brain – Alpha Omega Winery
During our Zoom interview on December 14, we had a chance to catch up with Matt Brain, who is the winemaker at Alpha Omega. Matt joined the Tasting Panel to…
Winemaker Interview Series – Riley Flanagan, Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and the owner of Riley’s Rows
During our Zoom interview on December 7, we had a chance to catch up with Riley Flanagan who is the Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and the owner of…