Today Chris chats with MJ Towler of the Beats, Vines and Life Podcast, formerly the Black Wine Guy Experience. MJ talks about his journey from a Jersey kid to discovering wine to starting one of the most popular wine podcasts in the world.

Chris was interviewed by MJ in November 2023 and in three to four weeks Morgan's episode will be released.. MJ has interviewed many incredible people – so subscribed to his podcast as well!

In part two of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris, and Casey continue to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime 2023 vintage and talk through the rest of the wines:

8:22 2023 Banfield Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley

17:24 2023 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine, Russian River Valley

21:41 2023 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley

26:54 2023 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley

36:36 2023 Monte Rosso Zinfandel, Moon Mountain

42:55 2023 Shake Ridge Barbera, Amador County

51:50 2022 Bien Nacido Syrah, Santa Maria Valley

In part one of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris and Casey discuss what made 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime vintage and break down the first half of the wines:

23:10 2023 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine, Sonoma Valley

30:35 2023 Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley

37:25 2023 2023 Old Vine Zinfandel, California

50:34 2023 Bedrock Vineyard Heritage Wine - Sonoma Valley

1:06 2023 Evangelho Heritage Wine, Contra Costa

1:16 2023 Katushas' Vineyard Zinfandel, Mokelumne River

Morgan and Chris check in with Bedrock Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt and Viticulturist Casey Barton then take some questions from listeners. Topics include the '24 growing season so far, soil health, frost and rain, wild animal encounters, whether or not the moon effects plant growth, most and least problematic vineyards, and, of course, the best Taco Bell menu items.

On Part Two of our interview with Stu Bewley of Alder Springs vineyard, we learn how Stu was inspired to carve Alder Springs vineyard out of northern Mendocino wilderness after passing on a vineyard known as To Kalon (yes, THAT To Kalon). He shares what it is like to farm grapes in the wilds of Mendocino bear country with zero infrastructure and with environmental conservation in mind. Much like the Under The Wire project itself, Stu's undertaking on the ridges west of Laytonville has no domestic historic precedent and has been filled with learnings, challenges and, happily, some great successes

Part 1

On this week's episode we talked to Stu Bewley of Alder Springs vineyard. In Part One, we talk about Stu's journey, from combining fruit juice, carbonation and wine in a garage with his high school friend to create a "wine cooler," to selling his California Coolers brand for $200 million by the time he was 30. It's the legacy of his California Coolers that has, for better or worse, helped create today's growing craze for alcoholic seltzers.

Morgan and Chris talk about the wines for the Under The Wire release coming up on Tuesday June 18.

6:51 2018 Alder Springs Sparkling Chardonnay

18:00: 2019 Alder Springs Pinot Noir

25:37 Sangiacomo Chardonnay

31:08 2020 Brouseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay

41:04 2020 bedrock Old Vine Sparkling Zinfandel

Chris and Morgan sit down with Steve Edmunds, owner/winemaker of Edmunds St. John Wines.

Chris, Morgan, and Jake Neustadt (Viticulturist, Bedrock, & Owner/Winemaker, Soleras del Pacificos) sit down with Christian Cain and Shannon Waldron, the owners and shepherds of Perennial Grazing.

https://www.perennialgrazing.org/

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release.

00:22 - 2022 Gambrels of the Sky Red Wine

12:16 - 2022 Ode to Lucien Red Wine

21:50 - 2022 Hudson Vineyard Syrah

26:05 - 2022 Sonoma Country Cabernet Sauvignon

35:56 - 2022 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon