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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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“You could probably spend your entire life drinking wines under $100 and probably under $50 and drink spectacularly good wine for years and years and never run out.” Ray Isle
Just In Time For The Holiays!!! Ray Isle’s new book, “The World in a Wineglass: The Insider’s Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now” is available NOW! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Ray on my … Continue reading
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Alex Gambal’s new book, “Climbing the Vines in Burgundy” recounts the huge gamble he took when he moved his family to Burgundy to pursue a dream – and how it paid off
Former Burgundian winemaker, Alex Gambal, has written a book about his 26-year adventure as an American breaking into the ultra-exclusive French wine region. “Climbing the Vines in Burgundy” is a fascinating memoir of how an Ex-pat from Washington, DC was … Continue reading
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Making Wine and Making Music Have More In Common Than You Think
Making Wine and Making Music Have More In Common Than You Think Famed winemaker Jean-Nicolas Méo (of Domaine Méo-Camuzet in Burgundy, France) and legendary co-founder of IRS Records (think Police, REM, The Go-Go’s, etc.) Jay Boberg met serendipitously at a … Continue reading
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Vin Fraîche Co-Founder Michael Kennedy Says Wine Scores Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Michael Kennedy created the Vin Fraîche Wine Group in 2018, after launching three distinct wineries in Napa Valley, Bordeaux and Oregon. In 2020 an additional winery was acquired to the group in Tuscany, Italy. Kennedy’s drive to create wines of … Continue reading
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Famed Winemaker Gustavo Gonzales Brings A Unique Approach to Mira’s Practices and Techniques
Gustavo’s love for wine runs deep into his childhood. He grew up in California’s Central Valley, surrounded by family with longstanding ties to agricultural business who instilled in him a love of the land and an appreciation for wine. He … Continue reading
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David Kong is Breaking The Wine Glass Ceiling With Glasvin!
One day, entrepreneur David Kong asked himself, “What good is glassware if it never gets used?” That question inspired David to leave his job at a hedge fund and develop his own brand of hand-blown glassware designed for regular use. … Continue reading
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Mike Reynolds – President of Hall Wines – Has An Appellation For All Palates
Mike Reynolds began his career at Hall Wines as winemaker and general manager during the infancy of the winery, and was later promoted to president. Since 2002, Reynolds has overseen development of the HALL, WALT and BACA businesses—including production, operations … Continue reading
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Ryan Prichard – Director of Winemaking at Three Sticks – Loves Crafting “Table Fellowship” Wines
Ryan Prichard was born and raised in Northern California. His work with smaller wineries in California and Colorado led him to Williams Selyem in Healdsburg where he learned the art of making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In 2015, Ryan joined … Continue reading
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Clay Mauritson Makes Wines For The Generations… Literally!
I have had the privilege meeting so many wonderful people through the world of wine, and Clay Mauritson is no exception – I had the honor to interview Clay at the recent Red, White & Snow event in Park City, … Continue reading
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