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 – 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…
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 — Diana Schweiger — Sales & Marketing Director at Acumen — May 2024
On Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, we had the opportunity to once again interview Diana Schweiger. Diana is the Sales and Marketing Director for Acumen Winery. As a reminder, the Acumen…