Mr. Wine Guy Podcast

In Episode 87 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Bruce Neyers, Owner and Vintner for Neyers Vineyards out of the Pritchard Hill of Napa Valley, CA.

This is a 2 part podcast that will be aired over the next 2 weeks with the first half of my conversation with Bruce releasing today, and the second half releasing on February 18th.

This interview was amazing and it helps when the person you're interviewing is one of the most respected and iconic figures the wine industry has had the privilege of knowing, over nearly 50 years now!

In this episode Bruce shares the story of his life growing up, his brief career in the military and how that experience led him to Northern California to eventually work in the Napa Valley wine industry.

Bruce also shares his experiences at Mayacamas Vineyards and Joseph Phelps Winery and how Joe Phelps made such an impression on him, but also the impression Bruce left on Joe as well.

These are just a couple of the things you're going to love about this episode as Bruce delivers in so many ways and provides an insurmountable amount of value in the process.

Be sure to check back in next week for the second half of my conversation with Bruce, which you are not going to want to miss.

So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode!

Cheers

To follow Neyers Vineyards of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/neyersvineyards/

https://www.facebook.com/NeyersVineyards/

https://twitter.com/BruceNeyers

https://twitter.com/NeyersVineyards

To learn more about Bruce's wines, and to sign up to be on Neyers mailing list, head over to:

https://store.neyersvineyards.com/Wines

To learn more about Bruce's extensive wine journal and all the amazing ways Bruce loves to tell stories, head over to:

https://www.neyersvineyards.com/blog/

To learn more about Kermit Lynch and the variety of different wines that you may or may not be familiar with, head over to:

https://www.kermitlynch.com/

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In Episode 86 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with my wife Jennifer Gallagher as we shared our thoughts on the Correlation Wine Comapny, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon out of the Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley, CA by Winemaker, Wesley Steffens.

This segment was previously known as my "After Party Pick Of The Week" but after a conversation between Jennifer and I we decided to change the name to "Wine Night Stand, Where Anything Goes."

I used to promote Wine Night Stand's when I originally came up with the concept for my Pick of the Week but the meaning behind the name is to love and appreciate wines in the company of family and friends with no strings attached, and no reservations. This is exactly what you can come to expect in these epsiodes as I'm sure you're already aware if you've tuned in!

These epsiodes are completely off the cuff and full of so much energy and personality and it should come as no surprise that we've already had a little wine at this point.

If you ever have a quesion about wine, or one that pertains to this feature, simply jump on LIVE every Monday evening at 7 o'clock, PST @themrwineguy and we'll go over your question during the podcast. You can also submit questions ahead of time through DM.

So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode!

Cheers

To follow Wes Steffens of Instagram, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/wesleysteffens/

To follow Correlation Wine Company on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/correlationwines/

https://www.facebook.com/correlationwines/

https://twitter.com/correlationwine

To follow Vineyard 7 & 8 on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/v7and8/

https://www.facebook.com/vineyard7and8/

https://twitter.com/7and8

To learn more about Wes's wines, and to sign up to be on Correlation's mailing list, as well as Vineyard 7 & 8, head over to:

https://www.correlationwines.com/ourwine.html

https://www.vineyard7and8.com/wines.html

To connect with my wife Jennifer Gallagher on Instagram and to Subscribe to the Conscious State of Mind Podcast, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/iamjengallagher/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-state-of-mind-podcast/id1376841145

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In Episode 85 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Wesley Steffens, Winemaker for Correlation Wine Company and Estate Director for Vineyard 7 & 8 out of the Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley, CA.

In this episode Wes shares his story growing up and what inspired him to pursue a hands-on career in the food industry, which eventually led him to graduating first in his class from culinary school back in 2001.

Wes shares the story of Vineyard 7 & 8, a brand inspired by his family and what it means to help carry on the history and the legacy of this brand which his family established back in the late 1990's.

Wes continues to share his personal journey in the food and wine industry and in particular what it was like to work alongside Chef Thomas Keller of the French Laundry and Bob Levy, Winemaker for Harlan Estate, both iconic in their own rights.

Wes also shares what it means to be the Winemaker for Correlation Wine Company, a brand that Wes and his wife created back in 2017 and where he see's this brand going in the years to come.

These are just a handful of the things you're going to love about this episode as Wes delivers in so many ways and provides an insurmountable amount of value to truly depict the kind of person and winemaker he truly is.

So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode!

Cheers

To follow Wes Steffens of Instagram, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/wesleysteffens/

To follow Correlation Wine Company on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/correlationwines/

https://www.facebook.com/correlationwines/

https://twitter.com/correlationwine

To follow Vineyard 7 & 8 on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/v7and8/

https://www.facebook.com/vineyard7and8/

https://twitter.com/7and8

To learn more about Wes's wines, and to sign up to be on Correlation's mailing list, as well as Vineyard 7 & 8, head over to:

https://www.correlationwines.com/ourwine.html

https://www.vineyard7and8.com/wines.html

To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to:

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To connect on Linkedin, go to:

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Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1

In Episode 83 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of republishing my interview with Steven Kent Mirassou, a 6th generation winemaker who's family has been making wines for a little over 165 years and a guy who's family has pioneered the wine industry!

In this episode Steven talks about the viticultural excellence of Livermore Valley when considering weather, soils, sunshine and wind and how, when he originally got into the wine business back in 1996 he wanted to make 1 great wine from Livermore Valley, not just to be another guy making wine, but to stretch the envelope of people's recognition of the appellation they were in.

Steven talks about his favorite varietal being Cabernet Franc and how he thinks this varietal is the sexiest grape, describing it as sort of leaving this tension in the mouth while being very acid-driven, running under both generous fruit and an herbal mix.

Steven talks about Steven Kent Winery, Lineage Wine Company, and Rag Bag Wine Works and the privilege it is to be making these wines alongside his son Aidan, 7th generation winemaker of the Mirassou Family.

Steven talks about some of his biggest inspirations in the wine industry, 2 being Claude Bobba and Brad Buehler of Wente Vineyards and how these gentlemen inspired and educated him about a better understanding of the Livermore Valley. Also mentioned were Ehren Jordan of Failla Wines, and Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson Wines.

Steven goes on to stress that it's not only people but appellations and wineries that inspire him as well; wineries such as Mount Eden Vineyards who Steven feels makes arguably the best Cabernet out of California, Ridge Vineyards, Spottswoode Estate, and appellations such as Sicily, Barolo, and Barbaresco.

Steven also goes on to share his ultimate goal in the wine industry and that is to make people happy and provide an experience for them that makes their life a little better than it was before they had a glass of his wine.

With that being said, Steven Kent Mirassou is truly a man whose heart goes way beyond his ability to make world class wines. Not only that, but Steven's energy in this podcast overflows with so much charisma, and so much enthusiasm, that from the first minute of this episode you know you're in for a treat.

Whether you're an aspiring winemaker, or just looking for a little motivation to get you through the day, this podcast is for you! So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode.

Cheers

To follow Steven on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/stevenkentmirassou/

https://www.instagram.com/skwinery/

https://www.instagram.com/lineagewine/

https://www.instagram.com/ragbagwineworks/

To follow Steven on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/StevenKentCabernet/

https://www.facebook.com/LineageWine/

To follow Steven on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/LineageWine?lang=en

To purchase wines from Steven Kent Mirassou directly, head over to:

http://www.stevenkent.com/our-wines/

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In Episode 83 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of republishing my interview with Tor Kenward, Owner and Proprietor of TOR Wines out of St. Helena, CA.

It's hard to know the best things to ask someone who has literally done so much and been at the forefront of so many monumental things in the wine industry but Tor sits down and shares some of those experiences and especially the people who have been such an influence on him over the years.

Tor talks about his experiences working at Beringer Vineyards for an incredible 27 years and what it meant to work alongside legendary winemaker Ed Sbragia during his tenure.

Of course Tor shares what it means to have his own brand TOR Wines since 2001 and the privilege it is to have winemaker's Jeff Ames and David Grega onboard crafting his wines.

Tor also shares his joy and appreciation for his wife Susan, what Susan means to him and all the ways she's inspired and motivated him over the course of their lives together.

Words can't explain how much I KNOW you're going to enjoy this epsiode but I think the one thing you'll take away more than anything is just how humble and charismatic Tor is.

Tor is constantly trying to inovate and push the envelope in everything he does as he continues to elevate his impact on not only people in the wine industry, but also people who love and appreciate the wine industry for eveything single thing it has to offer.

So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode.

Cheers

To follow TOR Wines on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/torwines/

https://www.facebook.com/TORwinesnapavalley/

https://twitter.com/TORWines

To learn more about Tor Kenward and TOR Wines, and to sign up to be on their mailing list, head over to:

https://torwines.com/

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Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1

In Episode 82 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of republishing my interview with Peter Heitz, Winemaker for Shypoke Estate and Turnbull, out of the Oakville AVA of Napa Valley.

To suggest that Peter has been involved in the wine industry for quite some time would be an understatement. In fact, Peter's family was some of Napa Valley's original pioneers, settling in the Valley as early as 1896.

With that being said, Peter shares the story of his family and their immigration from Alsace France, and the privilege it is to be a 4th generation winemaker raised in Carneros.

Peter talks about his time at Beringer Vineyards working alongside winemaking legend Ed Sbragia, and Peter's personal brand Shypoke Estate where he's had the privilege of making wines alongside his wife Meg since 1996.

Peter of course shares the story of Turnbull, the inspiration behind the brand by Architect William Turnbull Jr. in 1978, and what it means to make Extraordinary wines for Turnbull scored by Robert Parker of Wine Advovate.

This podcast is full of so many things that are sure to educate you on the impact Turnbull is making in the wine industry, but I think it's also appropriate to point out Peter's personality and charisma for doing what he loves each and every day, which will also make an incredible impact on you as well.

So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode.

Cheers

To follow Turnbull on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/turnbullwines/

https://www.facebook.com/TurnbullWines/

https://twitter.com/TurnbullWines

To follow Peter and Shypoke Estate on Instagram and Facebook, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/shypoke/

https://www.facebook.com/Shypoke-124435939569/

To purchase wines from Turnbull and Shypoke, and to be on their mailing list's, head over to:

https://store.turnbullwines.com/wines/all

https://www.shypoke.com/

To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to:

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To connect on Linkedin:

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Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1

In Episode 81 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of republishing my interview with David Tate, Winemaker for Barnett Vineyards and Vintner for Tate Wine out of Napa Valley, CA. This Episode was originally Episode 7 which aired July of 2018.

David's been making wine for quite some time now, but his journey really began years ago when he flew to Australia with nothing but change in his pocket and took a position in the wine industry in the Barossa Valley.

Since then, David's had the privilege of making wine in countries such as New Zealand and France, and currently makes wine in the Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley.

David talks about the privilege he has to be the winemaker for Barnett Vineyards since 2007, and how honored he is to be a part of the legacy that Hal and Fiona Barnett have created.

David talks about how he's known for making Merlot, considering he produces so much Cabernet Sauvigno,n and how he's bringing Merlot back so to speak, which I couldn't agree more!

David also talks about his love for mountain fruit, in particular Mount Veeder, and in particular his personal brand, Tate Wine.

One of the things I really enjoy about this episode is how David demonstrates such a willingness to do whatever it takes to make it in the wine industry. His resilience to be successful in all areas of his life including the wine industry really says a lot about him and the character David displays in all facets of his life.

I know for a fact that the value you are going to get from this episode is going to be huge so get ready because you are in for a treat! So sit back, relax, and get ready because you are going to love this episode!

Cheers

To follow David, as well as Barnett Vineyards and Tate Wine on Instagram, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/davidtate8/

https://www.instagram.com/barnettvineyards/

https://www.instagram.com/tate.wine/

To follow Barnett Vineyards and Tate Wine on Facebook, head over to:

https://www.facebook.com/Barnett-Vineyards-358338785449/

https://www.facebook.com/TATE-wine-134808226692658/

To follow Barnett Vineyards and Tate Wine on Twitter, head over to:

https://twitter.com/BarnettVineyard

https://twitter.com/tatewine

To learn more about David's wine's with Barnett and Tate, head over to:

https://www.barnettvineyards.com/store#

https://tatewine.vinespring.com/purchase

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Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1

In Episode 80 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of republishing my interview with Patrick Durbin, Vintner and Winemaker for Seabird Wines out of Napa Valley, CA. This Episode was originally Episode 56 which aired July of 2019.

In this episode Patrick and I talk about his wife Becky and how she's not only a person who has chaned his life, but how significant and instrumental she has been to the growth and success of the Seabird brand.

Patrick and I talk about what it's like to make his wines at The Wine Foundry and how The Wine Foundry makes it possible for so many people to create their own wines in a way that is best suited for their wants and needs.

Patrick and I also talk about how Seabird Wines is committed to giving back and they do so by contributing 100% of their profits and proceeds to non-profit organizations that protect our local coastline habitats.

With all this being said, I'm honored to have Patrick on the show today because of how much he is going to inspire and teach each and every one of YOU about what has made him as successful as he is today.

Patrick stresses the importance of how a right mindset, being humble, listening instead of speaking, not focusing on "how" things are going to turn out, and how enjoying the journey instead of focusing on the destinatiion have been pivotal to his overall success.

If you open your mind to all the possibilities that Patrick is going to illustrate to you today I can assure you that his mentorship alone will be paramount in motivating you to continue pursuing your purpose while embracing your journey in the process.

So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode.

Cheers

To follow Seabird Wines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/seabirdwines/

https://www.facebook.com/seabirdwines/

https://twitter.com/seabirdwines?lang=en

To learn more about Patrick's wine's and to help contribute to protecting our local coastline habitats, head over to:

https://seabird.securewinemerchant.com/store

If you have a desire to make your own wine but you don't know where to begin, or maybe you're not sure if it's even financially possible, click the link below to check out The Wine Foundry. You may be pleasently surprised to see how easy it really is:

http://thewinefoundry.com/

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In Episode 79 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with my wife Jennifer Gallagher as we shared our thoughts on the William Cole Vineyards, 2009 Cuvee Claire Cabernet Sauvignon out of St. Helena, CA by Winemaker, Cole Ballentine.

This segment was previously known as my "After Party Pick Of The Week" but after a conversation between Jennifer and I we decided to change the name to "Wine Night Stand, Where Anything Goes."

I used to promote Wine Night Stand's when I originally came up with the concept for my Pick of the Week but the meaning behind the name is to love and appreciate wines in the company of family and friends with no strings attached, and no reservations. This is exactly what you can come to expect in these epsiodes as I'm sure you're already aware if you've tuned in!

These epsiodes are completely off the cuff and full of so much energy and personality and it should come as no surprise that we've already had a little wine at this point.

If you ever have a quesion about wine, or one that pertains to this feature, simply jump on LIVE every Monday evening at 7 o'clock, PST and we'll go over your question during the podcast. You can also submit questions ahead of time through Instaram DM.

So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode.

Cheers

To follow Cole Ballentine, Smoking Gun Wine's, William Cole Vineyards and Predecessor on Instagram, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/cballentinsky/

https://www.instagram.com/smokinggunwines/

https://www.instagram.com/williamcolevineyards/

https://www.instagram.com/predecessorestate/

To learn more about Cole's wine's, and to sign up to be on Smoking Gun and William Cole's mailing list, head over to:

https://smokinggunwines.com/shop/?view=product&slug=2015%20Smoking%20Gun

https://www.williamcolevineyards.com/wines.html

To connect with my wife Jennifer Gallagher on Instagram and to Subscribe to the Conscious State of Mind Podcast, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/iamjengallagher/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-state-of-mind-podcast/id1376841145

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Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1

In Episode 78 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with my wife Jennifer Gallagher as we shared our thoughts on the 2018 Picardan White Wine by Jack Simon Vineyards out of the San Diego County of Southern CA by Winemaker, Ryan Scott.

This segment was previously known as my "After Party Pick Of The Week" but after a conversation between Jennifer and I we decided to change the name to "Wine Night Stand, Where Anything Goes."

I used to promote Wine Night Stand's when I originally came up with the concept for my Pick of the Week but the meaning behind the name is to love and appreciate wines in the company of family and friends with no strings attached, and no reservations. This is exactly what you can come to expect in these epsiodes as I'm sure you're already aware if you've tuned in!

These epsiodes are completely off the cuff and full of so much energy and personality and it should come as no surprise that we've already had a little wine at this point.

If you ever have a quesion about wine, or one that pertains to this feature, simply jump on LIVE every Monday evening at 6 o'clock, PST and we'll go over your question during the podcast. You can also submit questions ahead of time through Instaram DM.

So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this episode.

Cheers

To follow Ryan Scott of Instagram, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/ryanscottwine/

To follow Jack Simon Vineyards on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/jacksimonvineyards/

https://www.facebook.com/jacksimonvineyards/

https://twitter.com/JackSimonWine

To learn more about Ryan's wines, and to sign up to be on Jack Simon's mailing list, head over to:

http://jacksimonvineyards.com/shop-all/

To learn more about Jack Diskin's incredible journey throughout life, click the link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Danzig-Dharma-Life-Two-Centuries/dp/0983260915/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=from+danzig+to+dharma&qid=1572295313&sr=8-3

To watch the infamous FOX5 interview that featured Ryan Scott doing whatever he had to do to open up a bottle of wine on LIVE television, click the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuEx5ttPZcE

To connect with my wife Jennifer Gallagher on Instagram and to Subscribe to the Conscious State of Mind Podcast, head over to:

https://www.instagram.com/iamjengallagher/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-state-of-mind-podcast/id1376841145

To follow Mr. Wine Guy on Instagram and Facebook, go to:

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To connect on Linkedin, go to:

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Also, make a statement in your very own Mr. Wine Guy Swag which can be found at https://mrwineguy.com/collections/mr-wine-guy-swag-1