This episode of the Podcast features Joe Nielsen the winemaker from Ram's Gate Winery in Sonoma, California. During our conversation, Joe and I discuss his path to becoming a winemaker, the Ram's Gate wines, and the wine MBA from Sonoma State.

• Ram's Gate Winery - Sonoma, California

• Donelan Family Wines - Sonoma, California

• O'Neill Vintners and Distillers - Larkspur, California

• Sonoma State Wine Executive MBA Program

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