Thom Sichta General Sales Manager of Raptor Ridge and Benny Royce from De Nux Distributing join the show and open up a fantastic lineup of Reds and Whites. Listen in as Thom takes us through Raptor Ridge’s wine making process, the history of the vineyard, and the incredible potential of Oregon wine that is still on the table.
Michael D’Amato National Director of Sales for Serendipity Wines is in studio to share his history, passion, and insight into what’s ahead for the wine industry.
The Baldwin Brothers review Bottle Shock, a 2008 comedy-drama based on the true story of the 1976 "Judgment of Paris". It follows the journey of english wine expert Steven Spurrier and the struggling Napa Valley winemakers of Chateau Montelena, whose 1973 Chardonnay unexpectedly won a blind tasting against top-tier French wines. Starring Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman, Chris Pine, Dennis Farina, and Rachael Taylor.
The Baldwin Brothers pay tribute to Steve Spurrier, the man who planned the 1976 Judgment of Paris wine tasting and changed the world of wine! Listen in as we go through Spurrier’s timeline while enjoying a 2022 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay as well as a 1976 Lheraud Cognac!
Betsy Bolling from SLO Down wines joins the show to take us through a fantastic summer lineup. Listen in as we discuss everything from the inception of the winery, the unique labels on the bottles, the family aspect of the company, and Pickle Backs!
Dan Lindley joins the show once again to share details on his recent trip to Napa Valley. Listen in as we open a flight of select wines from Vice Vineyards.
Andrew Dunsky from Hundred Acre Vineyards joins the show to talk Napa! Listen in as we cover everything from Owner/Vintner Jayson Woodbridge’s maverick style of wine making, to the incredible art on the bottles, the trail blazing decision to have a gaming company design their web site, and the vineyards world renowned attention to detail all of which has earned them over 65 perfect 100-point scores.
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About Natural State of Wine
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An educational discussion about all things wine, whiskey, and beer. Featuring guests from across the globe centered in the great state of Arkansas.