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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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“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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