On today's podcast, we interview Beth Novak, President & CEO, and Aron Weinkauf, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager, of Spottswoode Estate. We deeply respect Spottswoode for its farming practices and the wines it produces; they are among our favorites in the valley. Spottswood is a family-owned winery that cares not just about the vines they farm or the wines they produce, but also the people involved in making them. The estate has a long history, and it is one of the only vineyards in California certified regenerative organic, which we obviously love. We dive into the property's history, Beth and Aron's journey, their industry-leading progressive farming and winemaking practices, and what Napa needs going forward.

For the February 10 Spring Release, Jake, Morgan, and Chris turn their focus to the reds in the release, with plenty of deep dives into farming along the way.

For the February 10 Spring Release, Chris and Morgan are joined by Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt to unpack the 2024 and 2025 vintages and dive into the whites and rosé featured in the release.

Morgan and Chris kick off the year talking about the 2025 Ode To Lulu Bag-in-Box Rosé. The release goes live Tuesday, January 13.

Morgan and Chris have a conversation with Bob Lindquist, formerly of Qupe and now of Lindquist Family Wines. Bob was one of the original Rhône Rangers and has made some of the greatest wines in California over the past 40 years.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Pax and Chris dive deeper into his winemaking, current roster of vineyards, the culture of sharing his cellar with others, his new project Halcon Estate, lessons learned and the future of wine.

Morgan and Chris breakdown the wines in the 2025 Winter Release. Mailing list offer goes live 10/28 and the first time buyers offer drops 11/5. Cheers!

2024 Bedrock Vineyard Heritage Wine - 00:14:45

2023 Alta Vista Old Vine Gewurtztraminer - 00:22:52

2024 Judge Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc - 00:28:40

2024 Belloni Zinfandel - 00:38:27

2024 Monte Rosso Zinfandel - 00:43:35

2024 Rossi Ranch Zinfandel - 00:48:30

2024 Nervo Ranch Heritage Wines - 00:55:31

2024 Oakville Farmhouse - 01:02:21

2023 Under The Mountain Heritage Wine - 01:07:30

2024 Evangelho Vineyard Carignan - 01:15:00

2024 Bien Nacido Syrah - 01:19:42

2024 California Syrah - 01:25:20

Chris and Morgan discuss the 2024 California vintage, regenerative organic farming, and even take another pass at barbecue, all while breaking down the wines of the Bedrock 2025 Fall Release.

00:24 — 2023 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage Wine, Dry Creek Valley

13:52 — 2024 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine, Russian River Valley

18:16 — 2024 Carlisle Zinfandel, Russian River Valley

31:06 — 2024 Old Hill Ranch Heritage, Sonoma Valley

40:02 — 2024 Bedrock Vineyard Carignan, Sonoma Valley

47:57 — 2024 Shake Ridge Barbera, Amador County

58:26 — 2023 Tres Bonné Red Wine, 51% Sonoma Valley/49% Oakville

1:06:55 — 2020 Calico Syrah, California

Chris and Morgan discuss the 2024 California vintage, regenerative organic farming, and even take another pass at barbecue, all while breaking down the wines of the Bedrock 2025 Fall Release.

22:56 — 2023 Bien Nacido Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley

33:00 — 2024 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine, Sonoma Valley

42:02 — 2024 Cuvee Karatas, Sonoma Valley

50:03 — 2024 Old Vine Zinfandel, California

1:05:15 — 2024 Katushas' Zinfandel, Mokelumne River

1:11:10 — 2024 Evangelho Heritage Wine, Contra Costa County