Winemaker Interview Series – Mike Waller of Calera – March 2025
Ken On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, we had the opportunity to interview Mike Waller again. Mike is the winemaker for Calera. We covered one 2023 Chenin Blanc, six 2022 single-vineyard Pinot…
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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 – 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 – 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…
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 – Smith Devereux & Setta Wine Tasting with Cedric The Entertainer – August 2024
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, we interviewed Cedric the Entertainer and Ian Devereux White. Cedric is an Entertainer known for his stand-up comedy; he also stars on the CBS sitcom…