Nine One Wine Podcast

The fifth episode called for a fifth generation St. Helena resident as a special guest. Matteo Abreu, of David Abreu Vineyard Management, joins in to enjoy a 2015 Aubert Pinot Noir while reading the January 2020 and April 1995 police log. Some highlights include seizing burglars, Chica the missing dog, rambunctious dirt bikers and a suspicious shovel. While savoring local olive oil, they present listeners with some basic wine knowledge on tasting and grape farming. A local insight is also provided as stories are shared of growing up in this unique place.

The dynamic duo is joined by local entrepreneur and restaurateur Giana Chiarello. She brings along her homemade Bloody Mary mix, and hand cut glassware. The group tackles the March 2020 and June 1991 police log. Trying to find cheer in a pandemic the group reviews the consistent crime on Hunt Ave, naked restaurant patrons and kegger soft ball. There is also the bonus discussion of Netflix sensation Tiger King, and different ways to help local businesses. Join in to share some laughs in such a dismal time. Follow the fun on instagram:  @nineonewinepodcast Follow Giana: @kissmyglass_gc_nv

Enjoy the holiday spirit with Chris and Hillary as they dive into the December 2019 police log and memories of the past with the September 1995 log. Listen along while they enjoy a Napa Valley classic, a 2015 Grigich Hills Chardonnay. They touch on the impact of the Grigich name in Napa Valley. It is an animal filled month with the subjects of road kill CPR, missing dogs in their own yard and the correct spelling of opossum. This all takes light in this comic relief while discussing the crime of this festive month. Follow the fun on instagram:  @nineonewinepodcast

The second episode jumps right in with special guest, world renowned wine maker Tom Rinaldi. The group enjoyed a 2013 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon while discussing the November 2019 police log, with a few flash backs from the crime of November 1990. This episode gives listeners a first hand take on Tom’s journey as a wine maker over the last 40 years with the valley changes to both wine and crime. Enjoy a first hand account of crime along with our own Napa valley insight.

The inaugural episode kicks off with the reading of the first ever police log from 1989, and a collection of entry’s from October 2019. Hosts Hillary and Chris provide an introduction to Napa Valley life while drinking a 1989 White Hall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon and 2018 Eight Years in the Dessert Zinfandel by Dave Phinney of Orin Swift. The topics of appropriate nap time, off season carolers and trapping local wild life are all discussed in this light hearted first episode.