Author Archives: The Vine Guy

My guest for this special Vine Guy episode is Chef Lee Anne Wong, whose work on Maui in the aftermath of the devastating fires has helped thousands of residents while taking a personal toll. Her strength and resilience is beyond … Continue reading →

Dave Phillips grew up on the family homestead in Lodi, California, which was settles by his Great Great Grandparents in 1865.  His youth was spent driving tractors in the vineyards and growing fruit and vegetables to sell at the family’s … Continue reading →

As the head of fine dining and wineries at Tock, Eric Chmiel drives the development of partnerships with the world’s best restaurants and wineries. Eric brings extensive expertise and passion to the hospitality industry. In addition to being a self-proclaimed … Continue reading →

Leigh Orleans is a Private Chef based in North Carolina but travels all over the country crafting fresh, seasonal meals for her clients.  Her culinary skills were showcased on Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Season 22, where she competed and earned … Continue reading →

Wine has always been a part of Executive Winemaker Ben Papapietro’s life. A native San Franciscan of Italian descent, Ben grew up with wine as part of every family meal and gathering. His passion for wine making caught fire in … Continue reading →

Glenn Proctor is part of Sonoma County Royalty. The Puccioni’s were one of the original Italian farming families in Dry Creek Valley, dating back to the early 1900s. Puccioni Vineyards is committed to making distinctive Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from … Continue reading →

After graduating UC Davis Viticulture and Enology program, Tyler Klick joined Redwood Empire Vineyard Management in 1997 on the grounds crew and eventually worked himself up to his present position as co-owner and viticulturist. Tyler oversees all traditional and specialty … Continue reading →

As the fourth-generation winegrower and co-owner of Zialena Winery, Mark Mazzoni’s deep-rooted connection to the land and his family’s winemaking legacy have guided his passion for crafting exceptional wines. A pivotal trip to South America in 2004 immersed him in … Continue reading →

Known for her joyous personality, her passion for ethical sourcing and her advocacy for small farmers, Duskie Estes has been a leader in the farm-to-table movement for decades. She is also no stranger to television; Estes has competed on Food … Continue reading →

At the tender age of 10, Erica Stancliff demonstrated the skills that would later define her career as a winemaker and enologist. Now, with 16 harvests under her belt, Erica has been described by Press Democrat as a “young Sonoma … Continue reading →