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An "in between episodes" check in with Mike, from his home in Novato, California. Grab a glass of wine and hear what Mike's been up to and what he's drinking. It's that simple.

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Wines discussed:
2015 Schiopetto "Collio" Friulano (SAUVIGNONASSE)
2012 Efeste Cabernet Sauvignon "Big Papa" Columbia Valley

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The former Executive Chef of Lark Creek restaurant in Walnut Creek (CA) talks to Mike about the downfall of an iconic Bay Area restaurant group; Mike drops knowledge about Petite Sirah (in a very poor French accent); Scott explains his unorthodox sports affiliations and talks about the ups and downs of The Chef Life.

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Wines tasted this episode: 
2017 Chateau de L'ou, Vin de Pays Cotes Catalanes "Secret de Schistes"
2017 Dante Robere, Livermore Valley "Purgatorio"

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Born in Japan, raised in wine country, Hiro Sogi works at a Napa winery but is also a former College tennis phenom who now uses his physical energies for dance in a Hip Hop dance troupe. He's packed a lot into his 24 years, and there is more to come, as you'll hear in his conversation with Mike from the Vintner's Room.

ALSO: The first ever TallMikeWine Merchandise Giveaway! Listen carefully (offer limited).

Wines Tasted this episode:
2018 Silenus Pinot Blanc, Napa Valley
2018 Silenus Grenache, Napa Valley.

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The President of Keenan Winery on Spring Mountain in Napa, Michael Keenan, joins Mike in the Vintners Room. They discuss last year's tragic Glass Fire, shifting wine markets in the pandemic, turning Millennials on to the "good juice" and what it's like to have a pig for a pet!

Wines tasted this episode:
2016 Nicholson Ranch Pinot Noir "Cactus Hill"
2016 Keenan Merlot Reserve "Mailbox Vineyard"

To see pictures from "behind the scenes" please follow Mike on Instagram! Use the hashtag #sexybottleshot to show us what's in your glass!

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Deepak joins Mike again for a very thorough tasting and discussion of 3 wines just released to the Nicholson Ranch Wine Club. They also touch on weird "quirks" within the podcasting world and the Super Bowl!

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Wines tasted this episode:
2017 Nicholson Ranch Pinot Noir "777"
2018 Nicholson Ranch Chardonnay "La Colina"
2018 Nicholson Ranch Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

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Mike's longtime friend Russell Robinson joins him in the Bombay Room at Nicholson Ranch; many topics are covered, from Argentine Malbec to Fernet Branca to the passion Russell feels for the (now former Oakland) Raiders football team. Also Mike talks about the download stats from episode 1, as compared to radio ratings from back in his radio days.

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Wines Tasted:
2016 Nicholson Ranch Pinot Noir "Dry Farmed"
2013 K Vintners "The Creator" 

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Kicking off the podcast, with guest Deepak Gulrajani, owner and wine maker at Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma, from where the podcast originates. Mike and Deepak talk about how a kid growing up in Bombay India ended up as a player in the world of California Pinot; how making wine in his garage with friends turned into a full fledged winery making 5000 cases a year; Deepak's favorite activity as a kid; also, "Country Liquor" - intrigued? Then please tune in!

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