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 – 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 — Steve Rogstad of Cuvaison
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Steve Rogstad. Steve is the winemaker for Cuvaison. We covered his 2022 vintage wines. There were two…
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 — José Lovaglio Balbo of Susana Balbo
On September 20, 2023, we had the opportunity to meet and interview José Lovaglio Balbo (virtually). José is the winemaker at Susana Balbo Wines. He is also Susana’s son. In…
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 – 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 – Jason Haas — Tablas Creek – June 2023
On June 28, 2023, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Jason Haas (virtually). Jason is the second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek. He learned the wine business at an…
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…