For this segment of Vino Lingo, Crocker & Starr Founding Winemaker & Owner Pam Starr defines the term “Dry Dip”. Learn more by visiting www.crockerstarr.com

There are many schools in the US where one can learn to become a winemaker. But the most important school, is the winery experience. Gustavo Gonzalez’s education comes from several wine growing areas around the globe, but likely the most important classroom was Robert Mondavi Winery. It was there Gustavo honed his craft to become [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Winemaker Gustavo Gonzalez of Mira Winery, Napa Valley, defining the term “Franc Blanc”. Learn more by visiting www.miranapa.com

To quote Antonio Capaldo, Chairman of Feudi di San Gregorio, Italy, “The hidden share holder in a vineyard, is time”. Meaningful words from a winemaker. Antonio also noted that in addition to the four basic elements that make up terrior; climate, soil, terrain (or topography) and organisms in the vineyard, the fifth element is man. [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Antonio Capaldo of Feudi di San Gregorio, Italy, defining the term “Fireplace Wine”. Learn more by visiting www.feudi.it/en or @feudi_di_san_gregorio

7th generation winemaker Charles de Bournet is CEO of Domaine de Lapostolle, a title which he considers to be Chief Entertainment Officer. Indeed, Charles was great fun to chat with during our phone call last week. A French family making wine in Chile is unique, but growing wine with vines over 100 years old having [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Charles de Bournet of Domaine de Lapostolle, Chile, defining the term “Empanada”. Learn more about Lapostolle by visiting www.lapostollewines.com

Our Vino Lingo segment has grown tremendously over the last 14 years. So its time once again to offer a podcast that is a snapshot of many of these interesting and unusual wine terms. Due to the limitations of travel over the last two years, some definitions are in person and others are by phone. [...]

On a trip to Ocala, Florida back in April of 2021 I happened upon Sokol Vineyards, which eventually lead me to Katya Vineyards Restaurant in downtown Ocala. For those who are not familiar with this part of Florida, Ocala is regarded as the horse capitol of the US. You can drive for miles along country [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Katya Deras of Katya Vineyards Restaurant, Ocala, Florida defining the term “Boujie Swirl”. Learn more by visiting www.katyavineyards.com