The Vine Guy

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A small but mighty AVA vineyard Jan 16, 2020

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Ann Wofford from Woffard Acres Vineyards joins Scott on the podcast to talk about the five-acre vineyard in El Dorado County in California. The vineyard is part of an AVA and Ann shares what visitors to the region can expect and what it is known for.

Wines sampled:
2016 Wofford Acres Vineyards “Bearly There” Merlot, El Dorado County, California
2017 Wofford Acres Vineyards Estate Syrah, El Dorado County, California

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Italian flavors with Mauro Di Maggio Jan 09, 2020

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Mauro Di Maggio, is the Managing Director of Cantine San Marzano in Italy. He joins the podcast to discuss his role in a more than 50-year-old consortium of 19 growers in Italy. Stick around to hear about some of the savory wines in his selection.

Wines tasted:
Mauro di Maggio, San Marzano Wines' managing director August 7, 2019
2018 San Marzano Il Pumo Sauvignon Malvasia Salento IGP
2017 San Marzano Talò Negroamaro Salento IGP
2017 San Marzano Talò Primitivo Manduria DOP

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Best wine friends! Blair Pence shares a glass, path to wine making with The Vine Guy Dec 12, 2019

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Blair Pence of Pence Ranch Vineyards in California joins the podcast for a reunion with The Vine Guy. Scott and Blair grew up together and have been friends for about 45 years, coming back together again over a shared love of wine. Blair discusses his unlikely path to wine maker: he went from owning a horse ranch to grape farmer to wine maker. He also shares how trips to Burgundy influenced his wine philosophy.

Wines tasted:
2017 Pence Vineyard “Unum” Pinot Noir
2016 Pence Vineyard “Sebastiano” Syrah
2017 Pence Vineyard “Rosa” Chardonnay

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Robert Eden’s mission to bring vineyard soil back from the dead Dec 05, 2019

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Robert Eden, co-owner of Chateau Maris located in the South of France, joins the podcast to talk about how he went from “cellar rat” to being at the forefront of organic and biodynamic farming at the vineyard. He shares how he brings new life to soil and answers the question, “is all wine vegan?”

Wines sampled:
2018 Maris Zulu Red Blend
2016 Robert Eden Signature Grenache Biodynamic

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Thanksgiving wine recommendations with Elyse Genderson of Schneider’s of Capitol Hill Nov 21, 2019

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Looking for a wine or two to complement your Thanksgiving feast this season? Elyse Genderson of Schneider’s of Capitol Hill shares which ones should be on your table and pair well with everything from the bird to dessert. Also, Elyse is the fourth generation in her family at Schneider’s of Capitol Hill following her father, grandfather, and great grandfather and is bringing a modern twist to the business with a new delivery app and wine concierge service.

Wines sampled:
2014 WesMar Pinot Noir Oehlman Vineyards, Russian River Valley, Sonoma
2016 Carol Shelton Florence Vineyard Rocky Reserve Zinfandel, Rockpile, Sonoma

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

'A unicorn': Mollie Battenhouse shares what it takes to become a Master of Wine Nov 14, 2019

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Mollie Battenhouse, Master of Wine, explains how she goes “20 miles wide and 100 miles deep” when it comes to wine and shares what $5 bottle of wine was her “ah ha” moment when it came to pairing it with food.

Wines sampled:
2015 Stonestreet Upper Barn Vineyard Chardonnay from Sonoma, California
2013 Cambria Estate Tepusquet Vineyard Syrah from Central Coast, California
2009 Nigl Riesling Prevat from Austria

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

‘Cycle of biodiversity’: How Peter Fraser combines sustainability and flavor at Yangarra Estate Vineyard Nov 07, 2019

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Peter Fraser is the winemaker at Australia’s Yangarra Estate Vineyard and has been in the role for nearly 20 years. In this episode, he discusses the vineyard’s sustainability efforts and how he’s working to showcase the character behind each wine’s flavor.

Wines sampled:
2017 Yangarra Roux Beaute Roussanne
2016 Yangarra High Sands Grenache
2017 Yangarra King’s Wood Shiraz
2016 Yangarra Ironheart Shiraz

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Tips for aspiring sommeliers with Winn Roberton Oct 31, 2019

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Winn Roberton is head sommelier at Bourbon Steak located inside Four Season Hotel in D.C., and oversees the wine team there. The Rockville, Maryland, native built up his wine education in Las Vegas before returning to the D.C. area to work at Bourbon Steak. In this episode, he shares tips for aspiring sommeliers and some of the biggest trends to look for in the D.C. food and drink scene.

Wines sampled in this episode:
2006 Pol Roger Vintage Brut Champagne, France
1999 Balgera Rosso di Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Bicoastal business: DC’s Michelle Komes-Dolge’s role in Flora Springs Winery in California Oct 24, 2019

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Michelle Komes-Dolge is based in D.C. and is part owner of Flora Springs Winery in Napa Valley, California. She worked at WTOP for 15 years, working her way up from assistant to editor to new director and has always had a soft spot for news in the D.C.-area. She chats about her family-owned winery and its mission to remember that farming is at the heart of the business.

Wines sampled in this episode:
2016 Flora Springs Trilogy, Napa Valley, California
2017 Flora Springs Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

Millennial appeal: How Vintage Longbottom’s new brand works to perk up all palettes Oct 17, 2019

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Kim Longbottom with Vintage Longbottom grew up in New Zealand and moved to Australia to make wine. She shares how the business has evolved and now is a joint venture with her daughter, Margo. Vintage Longbottom’s newest brand is working to appeal to newer, younger wine consumers and the older, more sophisticated wine drinks too.

Wines sampled in this episode:

2018 Vintage Longbottom “H” Sauvignon Blanc

2017 Vintage Longbottom “H” Syrah

2017 Henry’s Drive Shiraz

2017 Henry’s Drive Magnus Single Vineyard Reserve Shiraz

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is “Wishful Thinking” by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.