Episode 53 brings Nine One Wine Podcast listeners into spring with very special guest, the renaissance woman of wine, Amanda McCrossin. Tune in to hear her journey from being a sommelier at Press to having more than half a million followers on social media platforms. The January 2015 and January 2025 St. Helena Police Logs were reviewed while enjoying a collection of delicious wines including a 2013 Ravenswood Zinfandel from Monte Rosso Vineyard. The group enjoyed 2023 Morisoli Vineyard and Whitehall Lane Premiere Napa Valley lot and a 1990 Whitehall Lane Morisoli Vineyard. To mix up the wine the group enjoyed Iwa Sake, something different and exciting. Highlights of episode include a great Zinfandel conversation, nuisance of leaf blowers, Charleston restaurants, Costco and Premiere Napa Valley. Enjoy this episode filled with incredible wine and even better conversation.  

Episode 52 dives in with the walking encyclopedia of Napa Valley, Dave Thompson. The St. Helena police logs from December 2023 and December 2006 were shared over some delicious wine. The group sipped on a surprise varietal and a delightful bottle of 2021 Sonnenfrost Dry Riesling.  Episode highlights include stories of Dave’s world travels, his extensive winery knowledge and some laughable local crime. Tune in for an episode that will awaken every listeners wanderlust. 

Episode 53 kicks off 2025 with Johnnie White on his inaugural podcast. A man that wears many hats including cattle man, firefighter, and vineyard manager. The January 2024 police log was reviewed while sipping on a classic Mumm DVX sparkling wine and a special bottle of Bevan Cellars Sentinel Ridge Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Episode highlights include warrant information, the benefits of vineyard management skills in the big 2020 fires, and Akaushi beef. Start the new year off right with this episode full of fun! 

Dive into summer with Episode 51 and special guest Margaret Trainor. This episode dives into a wide range of topics from farming in Napa Valley to sustainable cleaning products. Listeners are able to learn about the history and exciting projects of Godward Vineyard in Rutherford along with a tasting of the delicious wine it produced.  The group enjoyed a 2021 Mending Wall Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2021 Ashanta Miyakma Cabernet Sauvignon. Highlights of the episode include a difference in opinions on rats, mini tote bags, and aggressive pigeons. Tune in to share a few laughs, with a group of friends, while drinking delicious wine and chatting St. Helena crime. 

Tune into the long awaited Episode 50 with  Maayan Koschitzky, Bridget and Gan Dunnington discussing all things DOGFARM. The group enjoyed a DOGFARM 2020 Chardonnay, 2018 and 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon while reviewing the October 2023 St. Helena police log. The group also laughed through the bonus crime of a low speed police pursuit with a naked man through Calistoga. Episode highlights include the tree witches of Hunt ave, a stolen street sweeper, Maayans journey as a winemaker, and an instigating bartender. Tune into another heart warming episode where listeners are reminded that DOGFARM is not just a place but a way of life. 

Tune into Episode 49 with special guest Amber Mihna from Staglin Family Vineyard. Many laughs were shared while reviewing the 2014 and 2023 September police logs. Our hosts were able to compare and contrast the delicious 2014 and 2016 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon while also learning about the Staglin family’s incredible work for mental health and brain research. Episode highlights include a jewelry store robbery that coincided with a police chief car accident, sleeping strangers, Amber’s adventures around the world and her latest project of planting a vineyard and building a wine brand in England. Enjoy an inspiring story full of travel, hard work and some fabulous wine. 

Episode 48 welcomes guest Jason Lede, communications director with Cliff Lede Vineyards, for a fun night of wine and crime. The August 2007 and 2023 police logs were enjoyed while savoring a bottle of 2021 Cliff Lede Rhythm Cabernet Sauvignon hailing from the Stags Leap district. The second bottle comes to light after a blind tasting. Tune in to find out the surprise wine and its incredible flavor profile. Listeners learn about Jason’s blossoming DJ career, harvest around the world, all things Cliff Lede Vineyards including their different wine brands, their tasting experience and the Poetry Inn. Highlights of the episode include a bongo drum disturbance, rattle snake romance, profiling a champagne shopper, and abandoned cheese. Nine One Wine episodes keep getting better and better and this episode is the proof with a great guest and incredible wine! 

Tune into episode 47 to revel in the parallels of wine and racing with local celebrity Rico Abreu.  In honor of the late Mike Chelini, the group enjoyed an unbelievable 1992 Stony Hill Chardonnay. The July 2023 and July 2007 police logs were reviewed while hearing about Rico's journey to becoming a processional race car driver.  Listeners can enjoy hearing about his exciting life on the road and what goes into crossing the finish line first. Episode highlights include uncaged rabbits,  hugs in the form of a G force and wondering what is scarier, a burglar or someone leaving the water on? Enjoy this special episode with reminders to never give up on your dreams and there is something out there for everyone. 

Nine One Wine is kicking off the new year with episode 46 and special guest police chief Chris Hartley. Enjoy hearing about his journey from the Marine Corps to St. Helena Police Department Chief. The June 2023 and June 1999 police logs were discussed while enjoying a non alcoholic sparking chardonnay. Episode highlights include an injured raven, the potential felony of an injured bunny, and his most memorable calls. Conversations were had on flock cameras, the hiring process of St. Helena PD and the shift in training from drug arrests to mental health education. Tune in for a light hearted episode that gives inside look at Napa Valley crime and the individuals protecting us. 

Episode 45 is the perfect kick off to the holiday season with the biggest gin martini fan in Napa Valley, Chris Hall. The group enjoyed chatting all things Long Meadow Ranch including Farmstead, the farmers market, wine and exciting future projects. The June 2018 and June 2023 police logs were reviewed while savoring the 2015 Long Meadow Ranch EJ Church Cabernet Sauvignon and 2018 Long Meadow Ranch Anderson Valley Estate Blanc De Noirs. Episode highlight include sun bathing neighbors, hotels of St. Helena, earthquake alerts and memories of “The Spot”. Tune in for another excellent episode chatting Napa Valley past and the exciting future to come.