Cellar Sessions

In episode 10 of Cellar Sessions Podcast, Host Michael Kimball and Shepherd Craig Rogers of Border Springs Farm carve out a passionate conversation about the realities of farming in VA, the farm-to-table movement from a producers perspective and of course, wine! Warning: this episode will cause extreme cravings for perfectly cooked lamb and Petit Verdot but don't worry, we know a guy 😉 

In part 2 of episode 9 of Cellar Sessions Podcast, the conversation between Host Michael Kimball and guests Sara Harris and Kayleigh Spain-Moore uncork topics like what impacts our wine buying habits, canned wine, the comeback of merlot . . . and fanny packs?! Grab you favorite glass (or can!) of VA wine and enjoy! Cheers!

 Passion, the key ingredient to a successful business and an impactful social media strategy. In this 2-part episode of Cellar Session Podcast, host Michael Kimball talks with two amazingly talented entrepreneurs, Sara Harris and Kayleigh Spain-Moore, about the importance of storytelling and the impact social media can have on your business. Grab your favorite glass (or can!) of VA wine for this episode and don't forget to tune in for part 2 of this episode, coming soon! 

Episode 8 of Cellar Sessions Podcast is back with even more fire in Part 2 🔥🔥 Host Michael Kimball is joined again by Tayloe Dameron of Upper Shirley Vineyards to continue discussing all things Tannat, the pros and cons of having a state grape, and some of the challenges facing our industry over the next few years. Grab your favorite glass of VA wine and enjoy! Cheers!

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest(s) and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

Episode 8 "What's Tannat Like at Upper Shirley Vineyards" of the Cellar Sessions podcast brought so much fire  🔥🔥🔥 it couldn't be contained in just one episode...so we broke it into two. On our first-ever, two-part episode, Host Michael Kimball is joined by Tayloe Dameron of Upper Shirley Vineyards for a lively and passionate wine-soaked conversation.  On episode 8 Part-1, they tackle some thought-provoking topics such as the value of chasing trends,  the evolution of the Virginia wine brand and the future that grapes like Tannat have here in the Commonwealth.  Tayloe also gives some insight into what it's like to work with renowned winemaker Michael Shaps. Stay tuned for part 2 of episode 8! 

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest(s) and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

Episode 7 of Cellar Sessions Podcast uncorks the relationship between neighboring wineries on the Colonial Virginia Wine Trail!  Host Michael Kimball is joined by Kathryn Parsons, Content Marketing Assistant at the Williamsburg Winery, and Katherine Gulick, General Manager of Saudé Creek Vineyards, for a conversation about being caught by the wine bug, how your palate changes over time, and the evolution of the wine industry in Hampton Roads. Grab a glass of your favorite wine for this easy listening episode.  

Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest(s) and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

Episode 6 of Cellar Sessions Podcast welcomes Virginia's Wineries Association Wine Person of the Year, Dr. Mitzi Batterson, of James River Cellars! Mitzi joins host Michael Kimball to discuss how change is made in our industry, the brand Virginia Wine, and a few of the unique grape varietals that have shaped the direction of Virginia wine. As the conversation and the wine flows, Michael even gets his turn to answer questions from Mitzi! You'll want a glass of wine to pair with this episode 🍷 

 Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest(s) and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

Episode 5 of our "Cellar Sessions" podcast features one of Williamsburg's most exciting, collaborative and philanthropic businesses, the Virginia Beer Company. Host Michael Kimball is joined by VBC Co-founders Robby Willey and Chris Smith to discuss the evolution of the Williamsburg experience, the risk/reward nature of entrepreneurship and the impact the craft beer industry has had on wineries. Tune in for more each week of Cellar Sessions!

 Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest(s) and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.  

Episode 4 of our "Cellar Sessions" Podcast is all about blazing new trails and taking big risks. In this latest episode, our VP of Marketing Michael Kimball brews up an energetic conversation with Andrew Voss, co-owner of Amber Ox and Precarious Beer Project. Get ready for a passionate, out-of-the-box episode and did we mention, there's talks of a Beer-cade? You read that right! *Tune in to "Cellar Sessions" Podcast for more!

*Recorded in late 2018.

 Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed are those of the guest and not of the Williamsburg Winery or its affiliates.