{"id":2811,"date":"2026-07-18T21:32:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T21:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/?p=2811"},"modified":"2026-07-18T21:32:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T21:32:54","slug":"winemaker-interview-series-stephen-cruzan-of-lasseter-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/?p=2811","title":{"rendered":"Winemaker Interview Series \u2013 Stephen Cruzan of Lasseter &#8211; April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Stephen-Cruzan-winemaker-at-Lasseter-Home.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Stephen-Cruzan-winemaker-at-Lasseter-Home.gif\" alt=\"Stephen Cruzan winemaker at Lasseter\" width=\"260\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, we had the opportunity to interview <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasseterfamilywinery.com\/story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Stephen Cruzan<\/strong><\/a> again. Stephen is at a new winery! We interviewed Stephen in July of 2023 when he was the winemaker at Titus. Now, Stephen is the winemaker for<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasseterfamilywinery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. During the interview, we covered three white wines: a 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, a 2023 Sauvignon Blanc and S\u00e9millon blend, and a 2023 Chardonnay. On the red side, we covered a 2021 Merlot, a 2023 Malbec, a 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, and, finally, the winery\u2019s 2021 and 2023 Syrahs from Moon Mountain. We will be covering a few other wines from them in future tastings, so you will be able to read all about those wines as well. In this post, you will learn more about Stephen and the history of the Lasseter winery and read our reviews of all of these terrific Lasseter wines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before we get to the wines, I thought I would share some tidbits that Stephen shared in the interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to Lasseter?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephen graduated North Carolina State University in 2004 with a B.S. in Biochemistry. His plan was to be a researcher.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While working at a North Carolina restaurant, after graduation he had a chance meeting with a Sonoma winemaker that resulted in a lightbulb moment for him. He realized that winemaking would allow him to merge his love of fine wine and science. So, he moved to California.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">He worked harvests in New Zealand, Burgundy, and Germany\u2019s Mosel River Valley along the way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In California he started off at Kathryn Hall Vineyards in St. Helena.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephen met Phillip Titus at Chappellet in 2009. In 2012 he moved over to Cade. When the Titus Winery facility was built in 2015, Stephen took over the winemaking at Titus for 10 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">He was hired at Lasseter in June of 2025. He is excited to lead the winemaking program at Lasseter, with the focus on organic farming and the estate-driven wines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephen was fully involved with finishing the 2024 wines upon his arrival, so he did not make any of the wine covered in this session. Those wines were made by former winemaker, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/?p=2636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>Danielle Langlois who we interviewed<\/u><\/strong><\/a> in September of 2025 covering her own brand <strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Jambe de Bois<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tony-Biagi-Home.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tony-Biagi-Home.gif\" alt=\"Tony Biagi\" width=\"250\" height=\"314\" \/><\/a>Tony Biagi has been Lasseter\u2019s consulting winemaker historically. What is his role going to be with you?<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tony will remain as the consultant. He is a great sounding board for me.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephen noted that he has never made a Grenache\/Mourvedre blend. So, Tony\u2019s deep knowledge of making Rh\u00f4ne and Bordeaux styled wines along with his great experience over many vintages of consulting on Lasseter wines, makes him an invaluable asset to Stephen and Lasseter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We also briefly talked about vineyard management at Lasseter.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With Phil Coturri retiring, what was the plan?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Phil planted all of their organic vineyards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In 2026, they will be transitioning to a new vineyard management company.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephen told us a little bit of history about the Lasseter\u2019s and how the winery started.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">John began his career as an animator with the Walt Disney Company.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After being fired from Disney for promoting computer animation, he joined Lucasfilm, where he collaborated on the then-groundbreaking usage of CGI animation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Graphics Group of the Computer Division of Lucasfilm was sold to Steve Jobs and became Pixar in 1986.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">John Lasseter oversaw all of Pixar&#8217;s films and associated projects.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">He personally directed several successful animated films such as Toy Story 1 &amp; 2, A Bug&#8217;s Life, and Cars 1 &amp; 2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">He was the executive-producer for all other Pixar films through 2018.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">His films have grossed more than $19 billion, making him one of the most financially successful filmmakers of all time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">John and Nancy first met at a computer graphics conference in San Francisco in 1985.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They would escape to wine country for romantic getaways, and they ultimately chose Sonoma County for their honeymoon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They fell so much in love with wine country, that they moved to Sonoma Valley in 1993.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They quickly caught the wine bug from vintner friends and Nancy got involved in wine as an amateur winemaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By 1997 they were bottling up their own Bordeaux blend to give out as Christmas gifts.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Passage was the original wine made. Then they added a Rose, and then a CDP inspired Grenache blend.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In 1999-2001, They bought a historic winery and vineyard. Their first wines were made in the old ghost winery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasseter-Winery-Entrance-Small.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasseter-Winery-Entrance-Small.gif\" alt=\"Lasseter Winery Entrance\" width=\"250\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a>In 2005 they bought the property in Glen Ellen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In 2005 they started making Lasseter Family wine in the new facility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In 2007 they hired a full-time winemaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephen shared come details about their Estate Vineyards<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">All the vineyards are organically farmed with a deep commitment to water conservation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Justi Creek Vineyard in Glen Ellen.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It has been restored and reimagined with varietals and clones that are tailored to the diverse microclimates throughout the property.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The site benefits from being in the narrowest section of the valley, which is effectively a funnel for cool ocean breezes. That provides cold nights to balance the warm days. That allows for full flavor ripeness to develop and good acid retention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Upper Bench Blocks are situated above the valley floor. They feature the red Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Heritage Blocks are in the warmest location on the estate. These blocks include a century-old Zinfandel block.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Zinfandel block was planted in 1919, it is a classic field blend of Zinfandel with eight other varieties in the mix.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Creekside Blocks along the east side of Calabazas Creek hold the original planting of red Rh\u00f4ne varieties on the property: Syrah, Grenache and Mourv\u00e8dre.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More recent plantings in the Train Block and Crescent Oaks Block, include Semillon along with additional Mourv\u00e8dre and Grenache vines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Stone\u2019s Throw Vineyard is the most recently acquired vineyard.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is named for its proximity to Justi Creek Vineyards. It is just a stone\u2019s throw from our original vineyards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is being developed for red Rh\u00f4ne varieties. Particularly Grenache and Syrah.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trinity-Ridge-Vineyard.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Trinity-Ridge-Vineyard.gif\" alt=\"Trinity Ridge Vineyard\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" \/><\/a>Trinity Ridge Vineyard is in the Moon Mountain district.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This high-elevation vineyard was purchased in 2017.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It opened a whole new chapter for the winery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are 9 acres of vines planted and carved out of a 52-acre site.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There is Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc on west side.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There is Chardonnay and Syrah that thrive in the cooler \u201cbowl\u201d southern section of the vineyard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Los Guilicos Vineyard is another recent vineyard. It is located just north of the winery<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This location is an ideal microclimate for white wine varieties, especially Sauvignon Blanc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 50% of the Sauvignon Blanc was replanted in 2016. The remaining 50% was replanted in 2021.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The fruit grown here makes for a perfect complement to the Semillon grown at our Justi Creek Vineyards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephen shared some thoughts on recent vintages.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2023 was rainy and cold. Everything was delayed and came in late.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 2023 reds have more age ability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The 2024 vintage is a lusher style. They will display more fruit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some tidbits on the wines.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Sauvignon Blanc was aged in 41% new French oak for 10 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They didn\u2019t make a white wine for quite a long time.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Then they finally found the style of wine they wanted to produce. Hence &#8220;Viola&#8221;!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8220;Viola&#8221; was inspired by the white wines of Bordeaux.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Chardonnay is made from Wente clones and Miller clones.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This vineyard is bird netted because the birds really like to eat these grapes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The wine gets 50% new oak with a medium plus toast.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Merlot based wine called &#8220;Paysage&#8221; means \u201cView or Vista\u201d or view from the winery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasseter-Old-Wine-Press.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasseter-Old-Wine-Press.gif\" alt=\"Lasseter Old Wine Press\" width=\"250\" height=\"295\" \/><\/a>The &#8220;Reminiscence&#8221; Cabernet is named after \u201ctheir travels in France.\u201d<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The vineyard was planted in 1999-2001.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>The big press on the label, actually still exists on the property.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Malbec base wine called \u201cAmoureux\u201d means the \u201cthe lovers.\u201d<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inspired and named after one of their anniversary trips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stephen feels Malbec is by far the sturdiest Bordeaux grape. It is very flexible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Below is a summary of the wine offerings from Lasseter that we covered with Stephen. The links below are to our full reviews. If you are interested in ordering and trying these wines, you will find some of these wines via your favorite fine wine shop or on top quality wines lists. You can also purchase these wines on the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.lasseterfamilywinery.com\/SHOP.AMS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>Lasseter website<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasseter-Winery-Logo.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2812 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lasseter-Winery-Logo.gif\" alt=\"Lasseter Winery Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2023-Sauvignon-Blanc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2023 Sauvignon Blanc &#8220;Trinity Ridge&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Moon Mountain) $60 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 93<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">2) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2023-Voila-White-Blend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2023 White Blend &#8220;Voil\u00e0&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Sonoma Valley) $55 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 92<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">3) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2023-Trinity-Ridge-Vineyard-Chardonnay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2023 Chardonnay &#8220;Trinity Ridge Vineyard&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Moon Mountain) $85 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 93.5<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">4) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2021-Paysage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2021 Merlot &#8220;Paysage&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Sonoma Valley) $75 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 93.5<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">5) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2019-Reminiscence-Cabernet-Sauvignon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon &#8220;Reminiscence&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Sonoma Valley) $125 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 94.5<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">6) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2023-Amoureux-Malbec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2023 Malbec &#8220;Amoureux&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Sonoma Valley) $75 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 94<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">7) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2021-Trinity-Ridge-Syrah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2021 Syrah &#8220;Trinity Ridge&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Moon Mountain) $125 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 97<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">8) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2023-Trinity-Ridge-Syrah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2023 Syrah &#8220;Trinity Ridge&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Moon Mountain) $125 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 95.5<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><u>Additional Lasseter Wines Covered In Other Tastings<\/u><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">9) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2024-Trinity-Ridge-Sauvignon-Blanc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2024 Sauvignon Blanc &#8220;Trinity Ridge&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Moon Mountain) $60 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 92.5<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">10) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine_review\/Lasseter-2021-Reminiscence-Cabernet-Sauvignon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lasseter 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon &#8220;Reminiscence&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> (Sonoma Valley) $125 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>KWGTP 95.5<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">11) <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Lasseter 2023 Merlot &#8220;Paysage&#8221;<\/strong><\/span> $75 (<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Review to follow late summer<\/strong><\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You can find reviews of past and future Anarchy wines that we cover on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/wine.php?winery=3217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>Lasseter KWG winery page<\/u><\/strong><\/a> on our website. We hope you enjoy these terrific wines as much as we did. Cheers! \u2013 Ken<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, we had the opportunity to interview Stephen Cruzan again. Stephen is at a new winery! We interviewed Stephen in July of 2023 when he was the winemaker at Titus. Now, Stephen is the winemaker for Lasseter. During the interview, we covered three white wines: a 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, a 2023 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2813,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3595,3594,86,22,18,92,180,13,1180,3596,3206,100,1541,88,256,11,1305,95,10,1814,162,1540,68,2557,181,3165,1585,1201,1187,3208,24,9,3242,2070,2106,43,2105,1302,3597,1256,3598,2001,90,7,126,8,6,1292,1288],"tags":[3581,3591,3579,926,3247,3592,2497,501,625,1697,3582,3577,539,491,3583,3572,3209,879,3497,1509,572,1344,3587,3576,495,519,1809,878,1508,524,3571,3573,3589,3156,2475,3578,3590,3593,467,518,1752,268,2112,3584,633,2116,1339,3580,3586,3585,3588,3574,3575,2102,2643,523],"class_list":["post-2811","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bordeaux","category-bordeaux-blend","category-burgundy","category-cabernet-franc","category-cabernet-sauvignon","category-california","category-chappellet","category-chardonnay","category-christmas-gift","category-consulting-winemaker","category-danielle-langlois","category-gift-wine","category-grenache","category-high-end-wines","category-kathryn-hall","category-kens-wine-guide-tasting-panel","category-lasseter","category-malbec","category-merlot","category-moon-mountain","category-mosel","category-mourvedre","category-new-zealand","category-organic-farming","category-organic-wine","category-phil-coturri","category-phillip-corallo-titus","category-red-blend","category-red-wine","category-rhone-red-blend","category-rose","category-sauvignon-blanc","category-semillon","category-sonoma-valley","category-stephen-cruzan","category-syrah","category-titus-vineyards","category-tony-biagi","category-trinity-ridge-vineyard","category-virtual-wine-tasting","category-walt-disney","category-white-blend","category-white-wine","category-wine-gifts","category-wine-ratings","category-wine-recommendations","category-wine-reviews","category-winemaker","category-zoom-wine-tasting","tag-a-bugs-life","tag-amoureux","tag-animated-films","tag-bordeaux","tag-bordeaux-blend","tag-bordeaux-grapes","tag-burgundy","tag-cabernet-franc","tag-cabernet-sauvignon","tag-california","tag-cars","tag-cgi-animation","tag-chappellet","tag-chardonnay","tag-christmas-gifts","tag-consulting-winemaker","tag-danielle-langlois","tag-germany","tag-glen-ellen","tag-grenache","tag-kathryn-hall","tag-lasseter","tag-los-guilicos-vineyard","tag-lucasfilm","tag-malbec","tag-merlot","tag-moon-mountain","tag-mosel","tag-mourvedre","tag-new-zealand","tag-north-carolina","tag-organic-vineyards","tag-paysage","tag-phil-coturri","tag-phillip-titus","tag-pixar","tag-reminiscence","tag-rhone","tag-rose","tag-sauvignon-blanc","tag-semillon","tag-sonoma-valley","tag-stephen-cruzan","tag-stones-throw-vineyard","tag-syrah","tag-titus","tag-tony-biagi","tag-toy-story","tag-trinity-ridge","tag-trinity-ridge-vineyard","tag-viola","tag-walt-disney","tag-walt-disney-company","tag-white-blend","tag-white-wines","tag-zinfandel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2811","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2811"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2811\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2823,"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2811\/revisions\/2823"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2813"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2811"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2811"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kenswineguide.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2811"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}