The background of a typical winemaker is anything but typical. I’ve always found it interesting to learn about one’s work or education history when finding their way into the wine business. Julie Robertson, Winemaker at Crocker & Starr came from the field of architecture. One passion leads to another passion. It is really all about [...]

Art, Wine and Nature make up the essence of Aperture Cellars, which is found in the lovely town of Healdsburg. Hillary Sjolund is Associate Winemaker at Aperture and she works closely with Winemaker Jesse Katz to produce the very finest wines in Sonoma. I caught up with Hillary in early December of 2022 to learn [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Hillary Sjolund, Associate Winemaker, Aperture Cellars, Healdsburg, defining the term “Dialed”. Learn more by visiting www.aperture-cellars.com

When is comes to growing wine at high altitudes, Mendoza, Argentina is pretty much the place to go. Herve Birnie-Scott is founder of Terrazas de las Andes and has vast experience in high altitude wine. I spoke with Herve by phone at the end of December and I was captivated by his entry into Argentinian [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Herve Birnie-Scott, Founder of Terrazas de las Andes, Mendoza, Argentina, defining the term “Mountain”. Learn more by visiting www.terrazasdelosandes.com/es/wines/

North of the town of St. Helena in Napa Valley, a right turn down Ehlers Lane reveals the beautiful 1886 stone tasting room of Ehlers Estate. Laura Diaz Munoz, Winemaker and General Manager has implemented a program of replanting and updating, with her eye firmly on the future of the Estate. If the incredible stone [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Laura Diaz Munoz, Winemaker & GM at Ehlers Estate, Napa Valley, defining the term “Winearia”. Learn more by visiting www.ehlersestate.com

Change may come slowly to Napa Valley and Sonoma, but Jean-Charles Boisset has made a difference and brought positive change to California’s wine country. Raymond Vineyards, DeLoach Vineyards, Buena Vista Winery, Elizabeth-Spencer Winery, JCB Salon Yountville, Oakville Grocery are just a few of his stateside ventures. Spending time with Jean-Charles is magic. And spend time [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature our friend Jean-Charles Boisset, JCB Collection, Napa Valley & Sonoma, defining the phrase “Life is a Theater”. Learn more by visiting www.jcbcollection.com or boissetcollection.com.

I’ve returned to the WIN Trade Show & Conference 2022 after that little break we all called Covid. This show gives our listeners a look even more behind the curtain, in the wine industry. The tools that aid winemakers to create top quality wines are simple yet complex, varied and common and most of all, [...]