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 – 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 — 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 – Dan Petroski of Massican – April 2024
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Dan Petroski. Dan is the former owner, creator, and winemaker of Massican Wine. We covered five of…
Winemaker Interview Series – Chris Pisani of ZD Wines – February 2024
On February 21, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview John Buckey and Chris Pisani. John is the National Sales Manager and Chris is the Senior Winemaker at…
Winemaker Interview Series – Janell Dusi Winemaker Tasting – August 2023
On 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 – Kira Ballotta — Olivia Brion & Cantadora Wines – May 2023
On May 3, 2023, we had a chance to meet and interview Kira Ballotta virtually. Kira is the winemaker and owner of Olivia Brion and Cantadora Wines. She is an…
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…
Winemaker Interview Series – Andrew Baldwin from Penfolds Winery
During our Zoom interview on September 14th, we had a chance to meet Andrew Baldwin who is one of the many winemakers at Penfolds winery. Andrew has been in the…
Winemaker Interview Series – McPrice “Mac” Myers from McPrice Myers Winery
During our Zoom interview on August 24th, we had a chance to meet McPrice “Mac” Myers who is the winemaker and founder at McPrice Myers winery. This interview came about…