Northwest Wine Radio

[2020 - Season 8 Episode 297]  When they began, wine making was fairly new in their part of the country.  Now, several awards later, the family tradition continues with a new label.  Also this week, another family taps the keg on a beer legacy in central Washington.

This week's guests share the stories of Fujishin Family Cellars of Caldwell, Idaho and Wenatchee Valley Brewing of Wenatchee, Washington.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob."  Thank you for listening, and remember, you can find out more about the show and listen to past episodes at NorthwestWineRadio.com

[2020 - Season 8 Episode 296]  It's not that they can get you out of a jam while in your vehicle, but these people can certainly make sure you're taken care of around the dinner table.  Their "Triple A" of wine making: Accessible Approachable, and Affordable.  And another of our guests approach the entire adult beverage industry differently, by making not one or two, but FOUR different types of craft beverages.

This week's guests share the stories of Purple Star Winery of Benton City, Washington and Garden Path Fermentation of Burlington, Washington.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob."  Thank you for listening, and remember, you can find out more about the show and listen to past episodes at NorthwestWineRadio.com

(2020)  On this show, we've featured a handful of "double" operations.  There have been a couple of wine and beer complexes, and even a beer and distilling complex.  On this episode, we present our first "trifecta:" A company that specializes in Beer, Spirits, and Cider (plus some really delicious food).

This week's guests share the stories of Panther Creek Cellars of Yamhill, Oregon and TerraMarr Brewstillery of Edison, Washington.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob."  Thank you for listening, and remember, you can find out more about the show and listen to past episodes at NorthwestWineRadio.com

(2020)  This week we learn how a college graduation gift led to one of the most respected careers in Northwest wine.  Not only is this gifted winemaker at the helm of one of her region's first wineries, she now has a second operation next door.

This week's guests share the stories of Chateau Ste. Chapelle and Sawtooth Winery of Caldwell, Idaho and Vin du Lac Winery of Chelan, Washington.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob."  Thank you for listening, and remember, you can find out more about the show and listen to past episodes at NorthwestWineRadio.com

(2020)  What's in a name?  That questions comes up a lot on this show, after all, some operations are named after people, and some are named after places.  In this week's episode, we're going to be introduced to an operation where the name actually translates to a really cool social concept.

This week's guests share the stories of Tertulia Cellars of Walla Walla, Washington and J Scott Cellars of Eugene, Oregon.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob."  Thank you for listening, and remember, you can find out more about the show and listen to past episodes at NorthwestWineRadio.com

(2020)  They got into the wine business to make good wine, but to also to good things.  This week, we meet the company that donates a portion of every wine sale back to their community...a "pay it forward" courtesy of Northwest-made wine!

This week's guests share the stories of Tinte Cellars of Woodinville, Washington and Divine Distillers of Salem, Oregon.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob."  Thank you for listening, and remember, you can find out more about the show and listen to past episodes at NorthwestWineRadio.com

(2020)  We take you back to Oregon's infancy on this week's show, to a man who made quite the name for himself with distilled spirits.  Legend has it, he was the FIRST to make a name in Northwest spirits!  We also explore the story of how one of the most famous music venues in the region helped kick-start a delicious wine label.

This week's guests share the stories of Cave B Winery of Quincy, Washington and Ewing Young Distillery of Newberg, Oregon.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob."  Thank you for listening, and remember, you can find out more about the show and listen to past episodes at NorthwestWineRadio.com

(2020)  As we continue to dive into our 8th season on the air, Northwest Wine Radio this week takes a closer look at a specific industry, and how it's rising to the challenge during the time of Covid-19.  And we take that look at the present and future of the Northwest brewing community with the chair of the Washington Beer Commission.

This week's guests share the stories of Anacortes Brewery of Anacortes, Washington and Williamson Vineyards of Caldwell, Idaho.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery also stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob."  Thank you for listening, and remember, you can find out more about the show and listen to past episodes at NorthwestWineRadio.com

(2020 - Season 8 Premiere)  We hope you have a good and safe summer!  We spent the last couple of months making connections with local producers all over the regions, and now we have another entire season of stories to share.  This is the premiere of Northwest Wine Radio's 8th Season on the air and in podcast form.

This week's guests share the stories of Abbelone Vineyard of Eugene and the fact that it's Washington Cider Week! 

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob."  Thank you for listening, and remember, you can find out more about the show and listen to past episodes at NorthwestWineRadio.com

(2020)  The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the ways a lot of us work, including the crew here at Northwest Wine Radio.  Because of statewide "Stay Home" rules, we haven't been able to host guests in our studio.  So, this week, we present an "encore" presentation of some of our favorite stories from the past three years.  And as you listen, we once again encourage you to support all of these local producers!

This week's encore guests share the stories of Huston Vineyards and Postmark Brewing.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our features "Wine and Booze in the News" and the "Grapevine," a listing for Northwest events featuring wine and beer.  Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions in his segment "Ask Bob," and Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week."