Grapes & Debates

Episode 11 of Grapes & Debates presented by SoNapa Grille and owners with guest host Brenda Long.  They sample Caymus Cabernet, Napa Valley discuss the wines of Caymus Vineyards and then debate Covid and Longbeach.

Grapes & Debates presented by SoNapa Grille and owners Adam, Chris & Joe with guest host Chef Vaughn from "The Spott".  The first bottle opened was a very special Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley Mercury Head by Orin Swift.  The second bottle was an old world cab...ouch.

 

The discussion not really a debate was the most challenging issue Chef Vaughn faces as a chef.

Grapes & Debates presented by SoNapa Grille and owners Adam Barringer, Chris Botting and Joe Bates with guest host Eddie Gallagher.  Sampling wines from The Prisoner Wine Company, Salus by Staglin and Silver Oak, Napa.

 

The hosts then discuss Eddie's 15 year career at SoNapa and debate closing on Sunday's.

Grapes & Debates presented by SoNapa Grille and owners with guest hosts Shannon Barringer, Jennifer Botting, Julie Barley and Brenda Long.  They sample sparkling wines from Paula Kornell while discussing Mother' Day and then debating the best glass to serve 'sparkling wine' aka Champagne, Prosecco, Cava.

Episode 7 of Grapes & Debates presented by SoNapa Grille with guest host Joe Bellino NE FL Market Manager for Copper Cane Wines.  The hosts will sample and discuss Threadcount Sauv Blanc, Belle Glos Pinot Noir & Rose, Quilt Cab & Quilt Reserve.

The hosts will then debate tech and social media.

Episode 6 of Grapes & Debates presented by SoNapa Grille with guest host Emily Dunbar Director of Marketing & Special Events for SoNapa Grille.  The hosts will sample and discuss Ghost Block Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley and Elizabeth Rose Chockablock Red Blend, Napa Valley.

The hosts will then debate AI as it relates to restaurant marketing.

SoNapa Grille presents Grapes & Debates with guest host Executive Chef Sean Connors.  The team samples Backbone Cabernet and then debates 'coaching' for independent restaurants.

Grapes & Debates presented by SoNapa Grille and owners Adam Barringer, Chris Botting and Joe Bates.  Episode 4 guest is Pablo Alfaro, regional sales manager for Pacific Southern Wind Distributors.  The first part of the podcast involves sampling Vineyard 29 wines as well as Frogs Leap Red Blend Flycatcher and Robert Craig Red Blend.

 

The debate part of this episode discusses the rising costs of wholesale food and the rising cost of wines & wine tastings from the west coast.

Grapes & Debates Episode 3 presented by SoNapa Grille.  Hosts 'founder and owner' Adam Barringer with business partners Chris Botting and Joe Bates feature Roth Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Alexander Valley with guest Charley Barley.

The debate is service charges for credit card fees in restaurants.

Audio version of Episode 2 Grapes & Debates with hosts Adam, Chris & Joe sampling and discussing Foley Johnson Estate Cabernet, Napa Valley & Rutherford.  Joined by Regional Account manager for Foley Family Wines, Kim Braddock.  And the debate of what temperature to serve red wine.