PEOPLE Behind the Places

If you’re not aware of it already, almost all of the wines termed “Cult Cabs” as well as many of the coveted wines out there are made by Consulting Winemakers. They are at the top of their field and sought after to make magic happen for the fortunate owners they choose to work with.

Celia Welch is such a winemaker, having made superb wines for high-end clients such as Staglin, Keever and more, with the most renown being Scarecrow, which is basically in a league of it’s own.

However, we not only talk wine, but get to know Celia in a way most people don't get insight to. I'm sure what you find will be enriching and inspiring so please listen and enjoy.

Find Celia's person wine label, Corra wines at:

www.corrawines.com

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"The beauty of wine is that you can play in dirt as a farmer, you get to process the grapes and make the wine and bottle it, and then have it on the dining room table with your friends and family and therein lies the conversation that comes out of the dinner table that makes the world a better place for you and the harshness of the reality of the day gets washed away."

Stu Smith

Listen and enjoy hearing Stu's stories of the old days and insight into how we've come from then to now. With Stu you get to see the real guy without a facade and it's one you're sure to enjoy.

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You’re in for a real treat today as we get to know Chris Hyde of Hyde Estate. What starts out with learning about their farming and background quickly becomes a beautiful story of a young man’s respect, love and appreciation of his father, their shared passion for the land and all the people who work with them on it. 

It’s a true feel-good family story you’re going to want to hear all the way through, as it just keeps getting better and better as we go.

www.HydeWines.com

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Instagram @HydeWines

Twitter @HydeWines

Did you know the “human nose can detect one trillion smells”? If so, then there must be a vast undiscovered world of experience associated with our sense of smell, and how it effects our enjoyment of food, wine, time in nature and life in general. 

Our guest, Kelly Jones created her own fragrance company Kelly+Jones, having “set out to create fragrances inspired by the art of wine tasting.”

Together, we’ll dive into this mysterious world of scent, wine, her entrepreneur's path through the world of fragrance and one of the most beautiful places in our country, the Hudson Valley, NY.

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/kellyandjones/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/kellyjonesperfume/

Email: [email protected]

It's impossible to escape the enjoyment of life Mac and Bulent exude, making choices to make a living in Park City and then using their passion for wine to make a difference supporting many charitable causes. It's fascinating to hear about the early days of Park City to some of the legendary local preferred dining spots off the beaten path.

I hope you enjoy!

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"Things will never be the same again"..."the new normal"... We dive into what this new normal may be and how can we make it a better normal.

Judd shares from his deep experience building company culture and the great success they've had at Charles Krug winery. It's a great example of committed, involved owners combining with an inspired team of expert professionals. The people behind the places we love includes the people on the teams as much as the owners. We hope you enjoy!

Contact Charles Krug:

https://www.charleskrug.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CharlesKrugWinery/

https://www.instagram.com/charleskrugwinery/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/charleskrugwinery/

https://twitter.com/charleskrugwine

https://twitter.com/CharlesKrugCEO

Our guests are Henri and Christopher Vandendriessche, of White Rock Vineyards. Their roots run deep in both Northern France and the Napa Valley, with an Old World sensibility evident in their life and wines. It’s inspiring to hear how they prioritize a lifestyle that includes family, living intimately with the land and making world class wines. We also dive into the history of winemaking in California and Napa Valley. Thank you for joining us and I hope you enjoy.

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Jim Duane is the winemaker at Seavey Vineyards, Napa Valley and hosts the number one podcast on winemaking, “Inside Winemaking”. He’s made wine at such legendary wineries as Robert Mondavi and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and has a clear passion for learning, growth and sharing his knowledge with others. 

We’re grateful he was able to take precious time away from the cellar to speak with us today and hope you enjoy.

Seavey:  www.Seaveyvineyard.com

Instagram: @insidewinemaking

Podcast  InsideWinemaking.com

Yountville is considered one of the top culinary, wine and hotel destinations on the west coast. John shares how The French Laundry put Yountville on the map and helps us understand how such a high profile destination keeps its small town community charm and friendliness.

Websites: 

http://yountville.com 

http://yountvillechamber.com

Instagram: @yountvilleca

Facebook: @yountvillechamber

Yountville Welcome Center & Chamber of Commerce

6484 Washington Street, Suite F

Yountville, CA 94599

"I think that when you grow up in a remote area, Native or not, you just understand that most of life is beyond your control."

Elaine Chukan Brown is a prolific and successful wine writer, who's work includes being the American Wine Specialist for JancisRobinson.com, contributing writer for Wine & Spirits Magazine and has been featured in Robb Report, MensHealth, Decanter and many more wine and lifestyle outlets.

Her fascinating story goes far beyond just wine, having grown up in a remote village of Alaska with her rich indigenous culture. We explore her life and reflections, including how she applies her lessons in purposeful entrepreneurship, some very cool travel tips to Alaska and much more.

After our conversation I can appreciate even more her passion and depth that comes through her wine writing.

I hope you enjoy!

Connect with and Follow Elaine at:

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