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Washington Post wine writer, Dave McIntyre, is a rare breed Mar 25, 2021

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As just one of a handful of weekly newspaper wine columnists in the country, Dave McIntyre is passionate about wine, climate change and local wines! We talk about why the world smells like wine, heavy bottle blues, Colorado Nebbiolo, and why it’s important to just “pay attention” when you drink wine. Drink in this delightful episode with the one-and-only Dave McIntyre and find out how you can be a more thoughtful wine consumer.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2017 Early Mountain Vineyards “Intention,” Virginia

2017 Red Fox Cellars Nebbiolo, Colorado

Father-daughter duo bring love, dedication to Sonoma winemaking Mar 18, 2021

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Not many daughters would say this about working with their dad every day; “We have so much respect and love for each other and it’s so much fun to work together that it just works.” But that is exactly how Helene Seillan describes her relationship with her father, famed vigneron Pierre Seillan. Together, they craft some of the most award-winning wines in Sonoma County. Drink in this lovely episode with the father/daughter team behind the success of Vérité Winery.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2017 Vérité Winery La Muse

2017 Vérité Winery La Joie

Siblings Jeff and Mark Pisoni have very different talents but one shared vision Mar 11, 2021

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Mark Pisoni works in the vineyards while his brother, Jeff, is responsible for making the wines from their three different sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands in California’s Central Coast. This unique brother team is rare in the wine industry, but their two-heads-are-better-than-one approach results in some world class Pinot Noir! Drink in this episode with Mark and Jeff and see how their different talents come together in the bottle.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2012 Pisoni Ranch Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands

2018 Pisoni Ranch Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands

Tablas Creek brings a bit of Chateauneuf du Pape to California Feb 25, 2021

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There are over 3,000 different grape varieties grown around the world, but Jason Haas, the second-generation proprietor and general manager at Tablas Creek Vineyards in Central Coast California, brings all 15 of the grapes found in the Southern Rhone region of France in their vineyards to make wines inspired by Chateauneuf du Pape but still “rooted” in Paso Robles. Drink in the episode with the delightfully dedicated Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyards.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2019 Tablas Creek Vineyards Patelin de Tablas Blanc

2018 Tablas Creek Vineyards Esprit de Tablas

Ever dreamed of making your own wine? Valerie and Philip Von Burg just might be able to help… Feb 18, 2021

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Valerie and Philip Von Burg may come from two different worlds, but they found each other. Then they founded the Wine Foundry, where they get as much joy making wine for others as much as for their own brand. Today, they’re making over 300 different wines for custom individual brands as well as over 20 wines for their own brands. They share both their passion and their secret for success in this episode of the Vine Guy podcast.

Ski-bum-turned-winemaker Travis Todd’s philosophy is ‘jump and the net will appear’ Feb 11, 2021

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Self-proclaimed ski bum Travis Todd and tech entrepreneur Chris Andrew have no formal training or experience in winemaking, yet they jumped into the deep end of the wine pool with their first vintage at De la Boue in the Willamette Valley. The result: two wines as charming and complex as these two friends. One learned to trust his palate, the other already knew to trust his friend. Drink in this extended episode with Travis and Chris who make “dinner friendly” wines and great conversation.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2019 De la Boue Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon

2019 De la Boue Syrah from Columbia Gorge, Oregon

Super Bowl wine pairing winners picked by sommelier Winn Roberton Feb 04, 2021

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You can’t spell winner without Winn … head sommelier at Bourbon Steak inside the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC. Winn shares his wine pairings for a few of Tampa Bay and Kansas City’s famed cuisine. His picks just might surprise – and delight – you. Drink in this fun episode with the talented palate of Winn Roberton.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2019 Remhoogte 'Honeybuch' Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa

2016 Michael Shaps Wineworks Tannat, Charlottesville, Virginia

Park City skiers-turned-winemakers on making ‘the official wine of Après’ Jan 28, 2021

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Old Town Cellars on Main Street in Park City is changing the wine culture in Utah, one glass at a time. Former ski-jumper-turned-sommelier Stephen MacKay and business-savvy Jason Morgan were childhood friends who reconnected to start the first on-site wine production facility in Park City. The result is an avalanche of great wine. Drink in this interview with two very cool – and talented – skiers-turned-winemakers on this episode of The Vine Guy.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2018 OTC Mountain Town White

Multi-Vintage OTC Mt. Superior Tempranillo (aged 9 months in Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Wild Turkey barrels)

The wishing tree at Belden Barns produces wishes and great wine Jan 21, 2021

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Nate and Lauren Belden came from very different upbrings as well as opposite ends of the country. Yet somehow the cowboy and the Manhattanite met, married and together have grown a thriving wine following at Belden Barnes in Sonoma County. Drink in this episode to find out how this “Green Acres” couple has developed a vineyard, a farm, and a very productive wishing tree (over 300 wishes granted – and growing!).

Wines tasted in this episode:

2018 Belden Farms Estate Grüner Veltliner

2018 Belden Farms Estate “Epiphany” Grenache

For over two decades Steve Dutton and his brother farm some of the most sought-after fruit in Sonoma County Jan 14, 2021

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Steve Dutton is a fifth generation Californian and together with his brother, they farm over 1,200 acres of land in Sonoma County. He is joined on the podcast by his fiancé, Karissa Kruse, President of the Sonoma County Winegrowers. Together, they talk about the history of Dutton Ranch, Sonoma County, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, wine bras, and love. Drink in the entertaining episode with Steve and Karissa.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2014 Kistler "Dutton Ranch" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

2014 Dutton-Goldfield Freestone Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir

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