Northwest Wine Radio

(2019)  Ready to head back to school?  Our first guests on this week's show introduce us to a world class wine program here in the Northwest.

Our guests this week share the stories behind Yakima Valley College Wine Program, Winters Hill Estate of Dayton, and the new ownership of Basil Cellars in Walla Walla.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our new features "Wine in the News" and "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."

(2019)  There's a little bit of everything in this week's edition of Northwest Wine Radio.  And we end up traveling all over the Northwest to share it with you.

Our guests this week share the stories behind Elevee Winegrowers of Dundee, and Swede Hill Distilling of Yakima.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our new features "Wine in the News" and "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."

(2019 - Season 7 Premiere)  We're back with another season of the stories of your favorite local producers!

Our guests this week share the stories behind JB Neufeld Wines of Yakima, and Telaya Wines of Boise.  And the "Wine Moms" stop by the share a new wine they just discovered.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus our new features "Wine in the News" and "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."

(2019) It's time to party!

We begin this week's show by taking a moment to celebrate our 250th episode.  A big thank you to all our sponsors who make this possible, and a special thanks to YOU for listening to the show.  We have 6 seasons under our belt, and are preparing for our 7th and BIGGEST season yet!

On this episode, we head out to Bainbridge Island to check out the "island wine scene," and share the story behind Fletcher Bay Winery.  We also spend some time in the Willamette Valley getting to know the people and the process behind Wildcraft Cider Works.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.

(2019) Drinking delicious craft brew is one thing; making it yourself is something completely different.

That's what our new friends at Single Hill Brewing of Yakima are discovering.  Yet as they brew, they're do some new and different things themselves that you'll enjoy hearing about.  We also learning the story behind Noble Estate Vineyard and Winery in Eugene, then we're off to meet the cider makers at Spire Mountain Ciders.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.

(2019) So, a police officer and a crime reporter walk into the same crime scene.  And after a few dates fall in love.  What's Next?

Wine!

This week, we take you to the home of Guardian Cellars and Newsprint Wines to meet the couple behind these Woodinville labels.  You have the right to remain thirsty!  Next, our friend Eric Radovich from the Washington Beer Commission stops by with the results of the first-ever look at craft beers economic impact.  Your mind will be blown by the number of brewers now calling the Northwest home!  And we'll also visit with a distiller who's banking it all on absinthe!  You'll really enjoy the story of Pacific Distillery.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.

(2019) One of the Northwest's most beautiful areas has become one of the region's newest AVAs.

This week, we take you to Elkton, home of River's Edge Winery, where we hear their tory and better understand the difference a little coastal influence can make!  Then, we're off to Bend for a look behind the scenes at Oregon Spirit Distillers.  And if you enjoy pairing wine with food, you'll enjoy our conversation with the people at the Inn at Port Ludlow, where they plan every meal around a delicious local wine.

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.

(2019)  When Rapunzel lets her hair down from this high tower, someone usually climbs up with a great glass of wine!

This week we meet the people behind Hightower Cellars of Red Mountain, and learn the story behind their success.  Then, we're off to Mount Vernon, where the historic Skagit River Brewery is under new ownership, and making some new brew!  Our tour then takes us to Snoqualmie with a visit to Mount Si Winery for the fun story behind this deliciously small operation

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.

(2019)  They've been a family power in Spanish wine for over a century, and now they've picked the Pacific Northwest as their new home.

This week, we get acquainted with the Spaniard and the French winemaker who have set-up shop in Walla Walla at Valdemar Estates.  We also take a road trip to the beautiful Skagit Valley to learn the story behind Valley Shine Distillery.  And, we visit with the couple behind Season Cellars of Roseburg, and get a better feel for all the delicious varietals being produced in the Umpqua River Valley. 

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.

(2019)  So, you don't fit-in perfectly.  Don't worry about it: It's perfectly fine to be a little odd.

That's what we discovered on a recent visit to British Columbia, home of Odd Society Spirits.  The Vancouver distillery was built in a former motorcycle shop, and their products will take you on quite a ride!  We also learn the story behind Ancestry Cellars on beautiful Lake Chelan, and meet the man behind Chateau Noelle Winery, a unique wine-slash-future BNB in the Snoqualmie Valley.  

Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.