PalateXposure Podcast

Simon Faury may be the new winemaker for Crown Point Vineyards, but he is far from new. Simon brings years of experience from such storied names as Mondavi, Harlan, and Merryvale. Listen in to learn more as Simon shares with Ilona.

Simon Faury may be the new winemaker for Crown Point Vineyards, but he is far from new. Simon brings years of experience from such storied names as Mondavi, Harlan, and Merryvale. Listen in to learn more as Simon shares with Ilona.

This special series of episodes is the audio version of a special panel Ilona hosted featuring three renowned vineyard managers and viticulture experts: Michael Wolfe owns a vineyard management service and is the vineyard manager for Scarecrow Wines. Garret Buckland owns Premier Viticultural Services and is a past president of the Napa Valley Grape Growers. Rob Harris is the Director of Vineyard Operations for Three Sticks Winery in Sonoma County. Listen in for their insight into the processes involved in producing some of the best wines in the world!

This special series of episodes is the audio version of a special panel Ilona hosted featuring three renowned vineyard managers and viticulture experts: Michael Wolfe owns a vineyard management service and is the vineyard manager for Scarecrow Wines. Garret Buckland owns Premier Viticultural Services and is a past president of the Napa Valley Grape Growers. Rob Harris is the Director of Vineyard Operations for Three Sticks Winery in Sonoma County. Listen in for their insight into the processes involved in producing some of the best wines in the world!

This special series of episodes is the audio version of a special panel Ilona hosted featuring three renowned vineyard managers and viticulture experts: Michael Wolfe owns a vineyard management service and is the vineyard manager for Scarecrow Wines. Garret Buckland owns Premier Viticultural Services and is a past president of the Napa Valley Grape Growers. Rob Harris is the Director of Vineyard Operations for Three Sticks Winery in Sonoma County. Listen in for their insight into the processes involved in producing some of the best wines in the world!

Listen in as Ilona sits down with Erin Kirschenmann, the managing editor for Wine Business Monthly. Erin shares about her role in wine media as well as the business of wine and the media. Ilona and and Erin also discuss the impact of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Listen in as Ilona sits down with Erin Kirschenmann, the managing editor for Wine Business Monthly. Erin shares about her role in wine media as well as the business of wine and the media. Ilona and and Erin also discuss the impact of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Napa Valley has a rich and storied history. Yet, there are not many wineries with more than 100 years of history and tradition. Pope Valley Winery was established in 1897. 100 years later, the Eakles purchased the property and brought new life to Pope Valley. In 2009, the next chapter began when siblings, David and Diana took over operations. Listen in as Ilona sits down with them, and their assistant winemaker, Greg Fitzgerald.

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Napa Valley has a rich and storied history. Yet, there are not many wineries with more than 100 years of history and tradition. Pope Valley Winery was established in 1897. 100 years later, the Eakles purchased the property and brought new life to Pope Valley. In 2009, the next chapter began when siblings, David and Diana took over operations. Listen in as Ilona sits down with them, and their assistant winemaker, Greg Fitzgerald.

Summit Lake Vineyards is the true picture of a family vineyard. Bob Brakesman began their Angwin Winery almost 50 years ago. Now, while he manages the vineyards, his son, Brian, makes the wine and his daughter, Heather Griffin, runs sales and marketing. Listen in as Ilona talks with Brian and Heather.