Winemaker Interview Series – Limerick Lane – Chris Pittenger – January 2025
Ken 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…
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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 – Joel Peterson of Once & Future – July 2024
On Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, we had the opportunity to once again interview Joel Peterson. Joel is the owner and winemaker for Once & Future Winery. We covered seven new-release…
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…
Winemaker Interview Series – Eric and Riley Flanagan of Flanagan & Riley’s Rows Wineries – January 2024
On January 31, 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 for…
Winemaker Interview Series – Joel Peterson – Once & Future – June 2023
On, June 21, 2023, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Joel Peterson. Joel is the winemaker for Once & Future winery. In our Zoom interview, we…
Winemaker Interview Series – Heidi von der Mehden — Merry Edwards – May 2023
On May 24, 2023, we had a chance to meet and interview (virtually) Heidi von der Mehden. Heidi is the winemaker for Merry Edwards Winery. Heidi joined Merry Edwards in…
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 – Will Weese — Merriam – April 2023
On April 5, 2023, we had a chance interview Will Weese. Will is the winemaker for Merriam Vineyards. I have been covering Merriam wines for a very long time and…