For the Love of Wine…
byWhen the winemakers fell head-over heels in love…with wine. Over the past few years I have had the privilege to interview several amazing winemakers…
Interview with a Winemaker
Women are defining the Idaho wine country
byWine is often times described with feminine qualities – sexy finish, voluptuous layers, delicate aromas – yet the job of a winemaker has traditionally…
From Climbing the Corporate Ladder to Planting Cabernet
byInterview with a Winemaker: Earl Sullivan, Telaya Wine Last month I had the chance to spend a few days exploring the Snake River Valley…
It was love at first sip…
byInterview with a Winemaker: Robin Akhurst Clos Pegase Winery When Clos Pegase Winery opened in Calistoga in 1987, it captured the attention of the…
It is all about balance, balance, balance…
byOf course it’s about the balance, we’re talking wine with Jessica Munnell, the winemaker at Mercer Estates in Washington. I have yet to spend…
The tale of a European sommelier turned California winemaker
byInterview with a Winemaker: Leo Hansen, Stuhlmuller Vineyards (and Leo Steen Wines) I’m a huge fan of Cabernet Sauvignon, which Alexander Valley in Sonoma…
Respect the fruit and great wine will follow…
byInterview with Jeff Freeland, the Winemaker at Oso Libre Winery in Paso Robles “Respect the fruit.” That’s one of the keys to great winemaking…
So many varietals, so little time!
byInterview with a Winemaker: Michelle Cleveland, Creekside Cellars My first visit to the Colorado wine region aka Grand Junction and the Palisades is not…
Interview with a Winemaker, Jay Christianson with Canyon Wind Cellars
byInterview with a Winemaker, Jay Christianson with Canyon Wind Cellars Earlier this summer I was invited to a small, private, wine tasting for writers…
Interview with a Winemaker: Janet Myers, Director of Winemaking at Franciscan Estate in Napa Valley
byDo you have “go-to wines”, bottles of wine you know will pair well with nearly anything you’re serving? Wines you know will always be…
Interview with a Winemaker: Paul V Bonarrigo, Messina Hof
byThirty years ago no one considered Texas to be a viable wine region, but like wine, time changes everything. Now with more than 300…
Interview with a Winemaker: Greg La Follette
byIn a rather surprised and unusual tone The Husband said, “Oh my God”. He had just opened a bottle of La Follette Pinot Noir…
Interview with a Winemaker: Theresa Heredia, Gary Farrell Winery
byHow does a chemistry teacher working on cancer-related peptide research at Cal Poly shift gears and become a winemaker? Just ask Theresa Heredia, the…
Interview with a Winemaker: Renée Ary, Duckhorn Vineyards
byWhat do the intersection of science, art and winemaking have in common? In two words, Renée Ary, a chemistry and art graduate who became a…
Interview with a Winemaker: Sergio Germano of Ettore Germano in Piedmont
byTouring vineyards is one of my favorite things to do when I travel. To learn about the local grapes, the terrior (a fancy word…
Interview with a Winemaker: Ryan O’Connell, NakedWines
byHave you heard the story about the family from the United States who moved to France, bought a vineyard and started making wine? And…
Interview with a Winemaker: Scheid Vineyards
byThe smell of wine in the air and the blast of air-conditioning welcomed me into Scheid Vineyards tasting room. Along with what seemed like…
Interview with a Winemaker: Caraccioli Cellars
byLast month I had the opportunity to visit Caraccioli Cellars in Monterey County when I did the Carmel Wine Walk. Think 15 wineries within…
Interview with a Winemaker: Blair Vineyard
byHave you ever been to Monterey? Done any Monterey wine tasting? Last month I had the luxury of doing both and discovered the delight…
A Winemakers Tale: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove Vineyards
byWelcome to this month’s edition of A Winemakers Tale where I feature interviews with winemakers from different wine regions around the world. Seeing as…