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Dave Phillips of Michael-David Winery is Passionate About Producing Quality Wine At Every Price Point – And Has The Scores To Prove It!
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
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Tock’s Eric Chmiel Wants Your Next Winery Tasting To Be Bespoke – No Matter Where You Are In The World
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
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Hell’s Kitchen contestant Leigh Orleans said Gordon Ramsey is “a great mentor if you’re willing to listen…”
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
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Ben Papapietro is a complex man who enjoys simple pleasures and making delicious Pinot Noir
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
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Fourth Generation Winegrower Glenn Proctor’s Grandfather Once Told Him, “You’re Going To College To Learn What I Already Taught You!”
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
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Tyler Klick Knows – And Grows – Wines From The Ground Up
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
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Winemaker Mark Mazzoni Has Some Very ‘Concrete’ Ideas On How To Make Unique Wines at Zialena
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
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Food Network star Duskie Estes wants you to know the face behind your food and why it’s important to honor every animal “snout-to-tail”
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
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Working With Family Has Its Challenges, But Love Shines Through In Every Bottle of Trombetta Wine
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
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Paul Sloan, co-owner and winemaker at Small Vines, believes that by bringing “small vines” into balance, you will get the best fruit and produce the best wines. And he’s not wrong!
Paul and his wife Kathryn have worked hard to consistently grow grapes and produce inspiring wines of authenticity. I invite you to drink in this very educational episode with the dedicated Paul Sloan. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FGsr38ZPeTRTio0cwOX7N
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