We continue the Sonoma County Winemaker series today in the company of Justin Seidenfeld of Rodney Strong Vineyards​

Episode intro

Justin Seidenfeld origin Story

Rodney Strong deep dive

Understanding their consumers

Changes in packaging

Geographical location in Sonoma County

Sustainability deep dive

Offsetting climate change 

Winemaking

Vintage variation

Rodney Strong Co-ordinates

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GUEST CONTACT: Justin Seidenfeld, Rodney Strong Vineyards​

www.rodneystrong.com

Date recorded: 26 Jan 2023

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Sonoma County Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/497 David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars

www.interpretingwine.com/498 Kim Stare Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard

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www.interpretingwine.com/500 James Hall, Patz & Hall Winery

We continue the Sonoma County Winemaker series today in the company of Kim Stare Wallace of Dry Creek Vineyard

Kim Stare Wallace Origin Story

Sonoma County Wine Industry Pioneers and Regional Growth

Visual tour of Dry Creek Valley

Enotourism and Hospitality

Attracting Younger Drinkers

Sustainable Viticultural Practices Deep Dive

Winemaking Philosophy

Dry Creek Vineyard Co-ordinates

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GUEST CONTACT: Kim Stare Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard

www.drycreekvineyard.com

Date recorded: 26 Jan 2023

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Sonoma County Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/497 David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars

www.interpretingwine.com/498 Kim Stare Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard

www.interpretingwine.com/499 Justin Seidenfeld, Rodney Strong Vineyards​

www.interpretingwine.com/500 James Hall, Patz & Hall Winery

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Sonoma County Winemaker Special Series. Across these 4 episodes recorded in January 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Sonoma County Winemaker scene in the company of 4 respected producers. Giving you the most up-to-date exploration of the region available in podcast format. Make sure you’re subscribed to be alerted when new episodes go live.

We kick things off in the company of David Ramey of Ramey Wine Cellars

(00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:13) David Ramey origin Story

(00:14:15) Terroir virtual tour

(00:24:47) Viticulture

(00:27:15) Woolsey Road vineyard planting

(00:36:44) Changes in winemaking style in the last 30 years

(00:39:15) Appeal to Interpreting Wine listeners

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GUEST CONTACT: David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars

www.rameywine.com

Date recorded: 25 Jan 2023

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Sonoma County Winemaker series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/497 David Ramey, Ramey Wine Cellars

www.interpretingwine.com/498 Kim Stare Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard

www.interpretingwine.com/499 Justin Seidenfeld, Rodney Strong Vineyards​

www.interpretingwine.com/500 James Hall, Patz & Hall Winery

We close out the Leithaberg Series series in the company Robert Krammer of Weingut Esterhazy

Episode intro

Robert Krammer origin Story

Philosophy at Esterhazy

Virtual Tour of vineyard sites

Climate change effects

Main grape varieties

Sap pruning

Winemaking

Outside travels

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GUEST CONTACT: Robert Krammer, Weingut Esterhazy

https://www.esterhazywein.at/en

Date recorded: 3 Feb 2023

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www.interpretingwine.com/494 Leo Sommer, Weingut Sommer

www.interpretingwine.com/495 Georg Prieler, Weingut Prieler

www.interpretingwine.com/496 Robert Krammer, Weingut Esterhazy

We continue the Leithaberg Series series in the company Georg Prieler of Weingut Prieler

Episode intro

Georg Prieler origin Story

Prieler winery transition

Responses from the markets

Leithaberg virtual tour

Geological influences

Range of wines they sell

Viticulture and relationship with vineyard

(00:00:00) Austrian Tasting London 2023 

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GUEST CONTACT: Georg Prieler, Weingut Prieler

https://www.prieler.at/en/

Date recorded: 3 Feb 2023

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Leithaberg Series series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/494 Leo Sommer, Weingut Sommer

www.interpretingwine.com/495 Georg Prieler, Weingut Prieler

www.interpretingwine.com/496 Robert Krammer, Weingut Esterhazy

I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Leithaberg Special series. Across these 3 episodes recorded in February 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Leithaberg scene in the company of 3 respected producers. Giving you the most up-to-date exploration of the region available in podcast format. So make sure you’re subscribed to be alerted when new episodes go live.

We kick things off in the company of Leo Sommer of Weingut Sommer

Episode intro

Leo Sommer origin Story

Weingut Sommer History

Region Introduction

Sense of Place

Viticultural Philosophy and Changes Over Time

The Winery Range

International Markets

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GUEST CONTACT: Leo Sommer, Weingut Sommer

https://www.weingut-sommer.at/

Date recorded: 3 Feb 2023

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Leithaberg Series direct links

www.interpretingwine.com/494 Leo Sommer, Weingut Sommer

www.interpretingwine.com/495 Georg Prieler, Weingut Prieler

www.interpretingwine.com/496 Robert Krammer, Weingut Esterhazy

We close out the series today in the company Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson Wines

00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:20) Steve Matthiasson origin Story

(00:08:30) People at Matthiasson

(00:14:20) Vineyard philosophy and viticulture

(00:21:22) Viticultural adaptations to climate change

(00:30:05) Converting conventional vineyards to organic

(00:35:30) Changing flavours of his wines during climate change

(00:37:05) Winemaking at Matthiasson 

(00:39:55) Response overseas 

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GUEST CONTACT: Steve Matthiasson, Matthiasson Wines

www.matthiasson.com

Date recorded: 24 Jan 2023

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Napa Valley series direct links

Emma Swain, St. Supery Estate  www.interpretingwine.com/489

Jon Ruel, Trefethen Family Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/490

Nate Weis, Silver Oak Cellars www.interpretingwine.com/491

Ray Signorello, Signorello Estate www.interpretingwine.com/492

Steve Matthiasson, Matthiasson www.interpretingwine.com/493

We continue the series today in the company Ray Signorello  of Signorello Estate

00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Ray Signorello origin Story

(00:07:15) People at the Estate

(00:11:55) Estate Philosophy

(00:15:27) Napa Valley culture

(00:20:03) Signorello Estate virtual tour

(00:26:03) Production facilities

(00:29:00) Trim wine range deep dive

(00:36:30) Labeling transparency

(00:38:00) Premiere Napa auction

(00:41:00) Chairing the event

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GUEST CONTACT: Ray Signorello , Signorello Estate

www.signorelloestate.com

Date recorded: 24 Jan 2023

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Napa Valley series direct links

Emma Swain, St. Supery Estate  www.interpretingwine.com/489

Jon Ruel, Trefethen Family Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/490

Nate Weis, Silver Oak Cellars www.interpretingwine.com/491

Ray Signorello, Signorello Estate www.interpretingwine.com/492

Steve Matthiasson, Matthiasson www.interpretingwine.com/493

We continue the series today in the company Nate Weis of Silver Oak Cellars ​

00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) People at Silver Oak Cellars

(00:02:34) Nate Weis origin Story

(00:06:00) Napa Valley culture

(00:08:30) Mentors

(00:14:15) Collaboration and competition

(00:19:10) Abstinence

(00:21:50) Property virtual tour

(00:26:40) California Geology

(00:32:20) Viticulture

(00:36:50) Premiere Napa 2023

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GUEST CONTACT: Nate Weis, Silver Oak Cellars ​

https://silveroak.com/

Date recorded: 24 Jan 2023

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We continue the series today in the company Jon Ruel of Trefethen Family Vineyards

00:00:08) Episode intro

(00:01:08) Jon Ruel origin Story

(00:04:30) Regional history

(00:11:30) Changes in the Valley

(00:14:00) The rise of Trefethen

(00:20:30) Regional community

(00:22:05) Napa Valley virtual tour

(00:26:10) Geology of the valley

(00:32:50) Sustainability deep dive

(00:42:20) Trefethen Wines in the world

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GUEST CONTACT: Jon Ruel, Trefethen Family Vineyards

https://www.trefethen.com/

Date recorded: 23 Jan 2023

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Napa Valley series direct links

Emma Swain, St. Supery Estate  www.interpretingwine.com/489

Jon Ruel, Trefethen Family Vineyards www.interpretingwine.com/490

Nate Weis, Silver Oak Cellars www.interpretingwine.com/491

Ray Signorello, Signorello Estate www.interpretingwine.com/492

Steve Matthiasson, Matthiasson www.interpretingwine.com/493