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This episode is a replay that originally aired on Aug 29, 2020
Andy Erickson is the winemaker for Highest Beauty, a wine from the To Kalon Vineyard Company.
Although he’s originally from the Midwest, a summer in France convinced Andy Erickson that his calling was wine. Beginning his journey in Napa Valley and Sonoma, he soon moved to Mendoza in Argentina. Returning to Napa, he honed his craft, working under a number of renowned winemakers, including John Kongsgaard, and Michel Rolland. After earning a master’s degree in enology, Andy worked as a winemaker at Harlan Estate and Staglin Family Vineyards, eventually establishing a consulting firm with his wife, viticulturalist Annie Favia, where he made such highly coveted wines as Screaming Eagle. Andy and Annie have recently established their own winery, Leviathan.
https://tokalonvineyardcompany.com/
We Talk About:
His background getting into wine
The Favia Brand with his wife
The interesting history with To Kalon Vineyard, Robert Mondavi and Andy Beckstoffer
Andy's winemaking style including blending, aging, and picking decisions
The Highest Beauty wine and what is coming next for the To Kalon Vineyard Company brand
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This episode is a replay which originally aired on July 17, 2020
Rebekah Wineburg is the winemaker at Quintessa. She previously worked as the assistant winemaker at Rudd, among other roles in Oregon, New Zealand, and more. She co-owns a label Post & Vine, with a focus on small historical vineyards, featuring unique varietals like carignane and old vine zinfandel. She graduated with a Masters in viticulture and enology from UC Davis.
https://www.quintessa.com/the-wine
https://www.postandvine.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdw-eyue1XY
We Talk About:
-Her background in Oregon, New Zealand, and more
Working at Rudd and Edge Hill
-History of Quintessa: founded in 1989
-The micro-terroirs of Rutherford AVA
-Biodynamics and Organic farming
-Carmenere in the Bordeaux Blend
-The Illumination Sav Blanc
-Winemaking as both science and art
-Her label: Post & Vine and the unique and amazing wines she's producing
-What does "Rutherford" mean to you? Rutherford Dust?
-Biodynamics
-What she’s been eating and drinking lately
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This episode is a replay which originally aired on June 18, 2020
Rex Pickett is the author of the novel Sideways, which was adapted into the now iconic wine movie of the same name. Two other books followed to complete the trilogy.
As a writer and director with countless credits, his love of wine began back in the ‘90s when he was researching "Sideways." He grew up in southern California, and attended the University of California at San Diego, graduating with honors.
http://rexpickett.com/
https://twitter.com/rexpickett
http://sideways-wine.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Sideways-Novel-Rex-Pickett/dp/0312342519
We Talk About:
The wine shop in Santa Monica, CA where Rex got interested in wine
How a conversation at Pinot Days led to Sideways: The Play
Why the movie featured a 1961 Château Cheval Blanc instead of a 1982 Chateau Latour
Impact the movie had on wine: both pinot and merlot
A surprising fact Rex has never mentioned on any other interview
The Sidways Pinot from Chile and what wine Rex is doing next
Why there was no sequel to the movie
Will there be a Sideways 4 book?
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This episode of a replay that originally aired on June 18, 2020
Amanda McCrossin is a sommelier, media personality, wine educator, and creator and host of the Instagram and YouTube channel "SOMMVIVANT."
She was formerly the Wine Director at PRESS Restaurant in Napa Valley and today, she focuses her efforts on producing wine "Edutainment" - a mix between education and entertainment, and digital media content for both consumers and professionals alike.
She's been featured in many media outlets and publications including Food Network, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, and Wine Spectator to name a few.
https://www.instagram.com/sommvivant/
https://www.youtube.com/c/amandamccrossinsommvivant
http://sommvivant.me/
We talk about:
-Amanda's journey into wine
-Inside scoop on all things Somm related: Decanting and that first "small pour"
-The rare bottle Robert Parker opened with Amanda at PRESS in Napa
-The Million Dollar Nose article in The Atlantic
-The 1972 BV Georges de Latour, 1991 Dominus, and Calder Charbono
-Why you won't see an ABV% on certain bottles
-What happened when a famous critic tried the same wine in a different glass
-What Amanda will be doing next (Hint: a podcast!)
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This episode is a replay which originally aired on July 2, 2020
Ren Harris is the owner and operator of Paradigm Winery along with his wife Marilyn. He and his family have a long and storied history in the Napa Valley, starting long before the first vintage in 1991.
https://paradigmwinery.com/
https://paradigmwinery.com/collection/wine
We Talk About:
-His family and the long history in growing grapes in Napa Valley
-The first vintage of Paradigm in 1991 and winemaker Heidi Barrett
-What makes the Oakville AVA so special
-Some details on the Paradigm Cab Sav: 11 blocks; the rootstocks and clones vary to give complexity
-The grape you may be surprised to know was planted on the property in Oakville in 1976
-Story of how he held a contest to choose the name for the winery
-A sign off Hwy 29 that says: “No Wineries This Road”
-A horse that was named after the winery, which is still alive to this day
-The inside story on his "business card wine" produced with Jean Phillips in 1992 that's half Screaming Eagle and half Paradigm
-Why they extended the length of the cork
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Jenna Davis is the Assistant Winemaker at DuMOL.
We Talk About:
-How she got into the wine business-Her experience berry tasting and doing her first couple of harvests
-The history of DuMol going back many years
-How DuMol thinks about farming, winemaking, and more
-The Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley
-The Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
-And much more!
https://dumol.com/
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Mari Jones is the President at Emeritus Vineyards.
We Talk About:
-Her family's history in the Russian River Valley
-The Hallberg Ranch and Pinot Hill Vineyards
-The Pinot Noir program and a special white wine they make
-Thoughts on vineyard management and cellar practices such as oak and more
-The "Wine Life" area of the website and how people can purchase wine
https://www.emeritusvineyards.com/
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Sarah Wuethrich is the winemaker at Maggy Hawk Winery.
We Talk About:
-How she got into the wine business
-Her stops long the way at Copain and more
-The Maggy Hawk wines, vineyards they are sourced from, and style in which they are made
-A white Pinot Noir?!
-And much more
https://www.maggyhawk.com/
https://webpages.scu.edu/womenwinemakers/view.php?id=488
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John and Katianna Hong are owners and chefs at Yangban Society in Los Angeles.
We Talk About their Upcoming Restaurant Launch:
-This September, Katianna & John Hong open Yangban Society, a Korean-American Deli and Super in the heart of Downtown L.A.’s Arts District. With Yangban Society, Katianna & John showcase an autobiographical experience that celebrates the varied dimensions of their respective backgrounds while providing standout to-go offerings and a dynamic space for locals to gather.
-The Yangban Deli menu draws inspiration from Korean flavors and influences, regional California ingredients, as well as aspects of deli culture informed by Katianna's childhood memories frequenting New York delis. Together, Katianna & John craft dishes that reveal their distinct perspectives and upbringings as Korean Americans, as well as their nuanced culinary approach, refined from their shared time at The Restaurant at Meadowood, The Charter Oak and Mélisse.
-While celebrated within the fine dining space, at Yangban Society, Katianna & John offer an experience intended for the everyday. An expansive deli counter displays hot and cold plates that can be plated or packaged for guests on-the-go including soy and garlic-brined rotisserie chicken, pea shoots & chive salad, Doenjang-roasted mushrooms & bracken fern, and avocado with Asian pear & furikake. Comforting dishes such as kimchee & pork belly posole, a Bolognese rice bowl and soy-braised oxtails invite guests to linger around the table, sipping canned cocktails, Hite beer or half bottles of Krug.
https://yangbanla.com/
https://la.eater.com/2020/12/2/22054973/bon-temps-arts-district-opening-katianna-hong-yangban-society-new-restaurant
https://www.wsj.com/articles/yangban-society-la-11626351679
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Faith Armstrong is the winemaker and owner at Onward Wines.
We Talk About:
-How Faith got her start in the wine business
-A chance encounter at Brewer-Clifton Winery in Santa Barbara County
-Making her first Pinot Noir
-Her new Art Label series wines and current Zinfandel
-All things Pet Nat and much more!
https://onwardwines.com/
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Katie Bundschu is the Vintner and Proprietor at Abbots Passage
We Talk About:
-Katie's journey into the wine business
-The history of 150 years making with in her family
-What makes Glen Ellen so special
-Her vision for Abbot's Passage
-The mercantile shop and winery
-We talk through some of the unique wine offerings
-How to visit, buy wine, and experience the property, and much more!
https://www.abbotspassage.com/
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Michael Browne is the proprietor of Browne Family Wines with labels Cirq and Chev.
We Talk About:
-Life before wine and how HE ended up in the business
-Working in the restaurant business, leading up to co-founding Kosta Browne
-Starting in winemaking at Deerfield Ranch in Kenwood as a volunteer for a year
-Launching Kosta Browne with 1 barrel of Pinot Noir in 1997
-The Cirq and Chev brands, label art, and more
-Writing a book about his life and Pinot Noir
-And much more!
https://brownefamilywines.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55850967-pinot-rocks
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This episode is a replay which originally aired on June 26, 2020
Steve Matthiasson is the owner and winemaker at Matthiasson Wines, along with his wife Jill. He's a is a life-long student of the craft of viticulture and a proponent of sustainable agriculture.
https://www.matthiasson.com/
https://www.matthiasson.com/wines
https://ashesdiamonds.com/
We Talk About:
-His background, gardening, brewing beer, and living in San Francisco
-How punk rock was a part of his life and a few bands he liked
-Some of his previous work experiences at wineries and what he learned
-IPOB and what came out of that group
-The launch of Matthiasson Wines in 2003 with 120 cases
-His style and how he looks at the picking decision
-The idea of balance in wine; comparing a balanced salad to a balanced wine
-The quote, "Matthiasson wines bear an agricultural stamp, as fresh, lively and alive as the best produce from a farmers' market" from Eric at the NYT
-His slogan: “wine is made in the vineyard"
-Some of the wines in the Mattiasson portfolio
-Tendu brand and the need for wines at a lower price point going forward
-His Vermouth made from 80% Flora, a cross between Semillon and Gewurztraminer.
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Riley Roddick is the owner and winemaker at Hubba Wines in Paso Robles.
We Talk About:
How she ended up as a winemaker
-Getting a degree in Ag Business with a minor in Viticulture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and later a Masters in wine
-Starting out in Paso Robles at L’Aventure Winery
-Working in France, Italiy, and Australia
-Launching a brand, the really cool labels, and the story behind the names of each wine
-How she thinks about organics, use of oak, additives, and much more
https://www.hubbawines.com/
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Olivia Eckerson is the Assistant Wine Manager for the Rosemont Wine Bar in Portland, Maine.
We Talk About:
-Her journey into the wine business after graduating from college
-What it was like working in Napa Valley during the fires
-Her Op-Ed in the LA Times
-Working harvest, in the vineyard, and in tasting rooms
-Natural wine, the food scene in Portland, Maine, and much more
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-08-30/op-ed-wine-napa-burns-pandemic
https://rosemontmarket.com/location/rosemont-market-wine-bar
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Christopher Miller, MS is the winemaker and owner at Seabold Cellars
We Talk About:
-How he started his wine journey tasting in Washington with his dad
-Spending most of his career in fine dining as a Master Sommelier
-Working at Spago in Beverly Hills during the Global Financial Crisis in 2008
-Doing harvests with Greg Brewer at Brewer-Clifton and Melville
-Launching his own brand, making wine in Marina, California, and much more
https://www.seaboldcellars.com/
https://www.instagram.com/seaboldcellars/
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Gina Hennen is the winemaker at Adelsheim in Oregon
The Willamette Pinot Noir Auction will take place on August 5th, 2021
We Talk About:
-How Gina ended up in the wine business after working as a semiconductor engineer
-The history of Adelheim, Willamette Valley, and different Oregon AVAs
-The auction event that will take place on August 5th
-Co-chaired by Jessica Endsworth, a national sales manager of Northwest Wine Company, and Rob Alstrin, President and CEO of Adelsheim, the Auction will highlight the 2019 vintage, with 85 Pinot noir lots from top Willamette Valley producers, and seven Chardonnay lots from current and past Auction chairs
-The Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) has unveiled the full lineup of lots for its sixth annual Willamette: the Pinot Noir Auction, set to take place both online and in-person at WillaKenzie Estate in Yamhill, Ore. on August 5.
-Following a challenging year, this year’s Auction will feature a record-breaking number of lots as well as a record winery turnout, with 89 participating producers, all of whom have joined together to raise money to support the WVWA.
-Open exclusively to licensed wine sellers, including retailers, restaurateurs and wholesalers, the 2021 sale will feature 85 lots of Pinot noir and seven lots of Chardonnay from the 2019 vintage, available in quantities of just five, 10 and 20 cases Willamette: the Pinot Noir Auction will take place August 5, 2021 made specifically for the Auction
-Registered members of the trade will be invited to participate in the Auction’s virtual Preview Week July 26-30, 2021, where they will have the opportunity to explore the Auction lot wines through intimate winemaker panels. These events will culminate in the August 5 Auction conducted by esteemed Auctioneer Fritz Hatton. The full lineup of lots and descriptions is available online
https://www.willamettewines.auction/wineries
https://www.adelsheim.com/all-wines
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Alex Pomerantz is the owner and winemaker at Subject to Change
We Talk About:
-How he got his start in the wine business
-What he thinks about natural wine and where to draw the line
-The type of style to expect from his wines
-We talk through some 2018's and 2020's
-Two wines made only for Whole Foods Market
-Why he doesn't add any sulfur
-His thoughts on winemaking in the cellar and much more!
https://www.subjecttochangewine.com/
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Daniel Paterson specializes in structuring wine investment portfolios at Cult & Boutique Wine Management.
We Talk About:
-How Robert Parker Jr. influenced him
-How to think about building a wine portfolio
-What he looks for when thinking about value all over the world
-His views on New World vs. Old World
-A 1992 bottle that sold for $500,000 in the year 2000
-And much more!
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