PalateXposure Podcast

This week we have the opportunity to sit down with Graeme MacDonald. Graeme is a winemaker and vineyard manager who cares for and makes wine from the coveted To Kalon Vineyards in Napa, CA. Please listen and learn more about his wine, this special vineyard, and so much more!

This week, Ilona visited Krisztian Karkus, Chef-owner of Tisza Bistro in Windsor, CA. Kristian has a rich history from Hungary to The Heritage in Napa to Hungary and to Windsor, CA. This fun interview took place in the restaurant while the staff prepped for dinner. Listen in as Krisztian shares his passion for soulful food and dining.

Finishing our time with Jean Hoefliger, founding winemaker of Alpha Omega in St. Helena, CA.  Jean has made wines and history around the world - from Switzerland to South Africa to Napa and Sonoma and now works with more than 18 wine projects. Listen in and learn more about this great winemaker!

This week Ilona sits down with Jean Hoefliger. Jean has made wines and history around the world - from Switzerland to South Africa to Napa and Sonoma. He co-founded Alpha Omega and is now working with more than 18 wine projects. Listen in and learn more about this great winemaker!

Dustin Valette is no stranger to the culinary world. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, he has worked in restaurants around the country including the Michelin-starred Aqua in San Francisco. Listen as he shares about his journey and his restaurant, Valette's in Healdsburg, CA.

Join us for the completion of our interview with Ana Keller, the estate director of Keller Estates Winery in Petaluma, CA. Besides running her family winery alongside Keller Estate's consulting winemaker, Julien Teichmann, Ana was instrumental in establishing California's newest AVA - the Petaluma Gap.

This week we sat down with Ana Keller, the Estate Director for Keller Estates Winery. Besides running her family winery alongside Keller Estate's consulting winemaker, Julien Teichmann, Ana was instrumental in establishing California's newest AVA - the Petaluma Gap.

This week we continue our conversation with renowned winemaker, Mitch Cosentino.

This week we sat down with Mitch Cosentino to learn more about this renowned winemaker.

Join us as we finish our discussion with Colin Baker of Loch & Union Distillery. Loch & Union is a distillery built in Napa county. In its short history, Loch & Union has already won many distinctions and is quickly establishing themselves as a serious competitor in this industry. Listen in as Ilona learns about Colin's history and passion for Gin, spirits, and Napa!