The Vine Guy

Things are just peachy at Peachy Canyon Winery in Paso Robles, California, where second generation owners, brothers Josh and Jake Beckett, along with winemaker Robert Henson, are making “varietally correct” wines from site specific terroir in the Central Coast, including one Zinfandel produced from the original 18 “Heritage” clones found in California. I invite you to drink in this episode with Josh, Jake and Robert in this on the road episode.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2017 Peachy Canyon Winery Heritage Zinfandel

2017 Peachy Canyon Winery Especial Zinfandel 

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The Mettler family has been farming wine grapes in Lodi for over five generations. Today, they are making award-winning wines from their own vineyards. General manager Kim Mettler and Vineyard Manager (and husband) Jason Eells talk about the passion the family has for sustainable farming and quality winemaking. And find out why Kim refers to her winemaker brother, Adam, as her “little show pony!” I invite you to drink in this episode with Kim and Jason.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2017 Mettler Family Vineyards Epicenter Zinfandel

Non-Vintage Mettler Family Vineyards Copesetic Red Blend

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Lucas Payà has worked as a sommelier and beverage director with some of the most renowned chefs in the world, including Ferran Adrià of El Bulli in Spain and José Andrés of ThinkFoodGroup in America. Throughout his career, Lucas has developed a genuine passion for Sherry and has become an advocate of promoting Jerez Sherry pairings – which he claims is the most versatile wine in the world. Today, Lucas is the Sherry House of Lustau U.S. National Brand Educator where, in conjunction with the Regulatory Council of Jerez, he has developed a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist program. I invite you to drink in this extensive interview with Lucas Payà.

Wines tasted in this episode:

Non-vintage Lustau Porto Fino Sherry

Non-vintage Lustau 'Don Nuño' Oloroso Sherry 

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library. 

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I love wines from the Chateauneuf appellation - located in the Southern Rhone region of France - and until this interview, I thought I knew just about everything there was to know about this wonderful and storied wine region – that is until I met Anne Charlotte Melia-Bachas who showed me what lies on the “other side of the mountain.” Find out what happens on the other side of La Crau, where wild Mistral winds howl and elegance reigns supreme. I invite you to drink in this entertaining episode with Anne Charlotte.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2018 Chateau de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Rhone Valley, France

2017 Chateau de la Font du Loup Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone Valley, France

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

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In this On The Road episode, I had the opportunity to catch up with Alberto Tasca, the managing director of his mulit-generation winemaking family, who was recently in San Francisco to receive Wine Enthusiast’s European Winery of the Year. Since 2000, Alberto has been dedicated to leading his family’s efforts in sustainable farming and advancing the quality of wine production from their esteemed estate, Tenuta Regaleali. Today, Tasca d’Almerita is producing some of the best wines in Italy from several of his family’s Sicilian estates. Drink in this special "On The Road" episode with Alberto.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2016 Tascante Contrada Rampante Rosso, Sicily

2014 Rosso del Conte, Contea di Sclafani, Sicily

This On The Road episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

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Madrid native Laura Diaz Munoz learned her craft in Spain but honed her skills at one of the most prestigious wineries in Napa Valley before being tagged as the head winemaker at Ehlers Estate, on the border between St. Helena and Calistoga. There, she is making remarkable red wines and stellar sauvignon blancs. 

Wines tasted in this episode:

2018 Ehlers Estate Sauvignon Blanc, St. Helena, Napa Valley

2017 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc, St. Helena, Napa Valley

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There are not a lot of things in the wine world that Remi Cohen hasn’t accomplished. She has toiled in the cellar and the vineyard, and run a entire winery. She has worked with some of the most well-known names in the industry. Today, as the chief operating officer of Cliff Lede Vineyards, she is now one of those industry icons. Her journey from UC Davis student to leading lady is inspirational. Drink in this special “On The Road” episode with Remi Cohen.

Wines tasted in this episode:

2017 FEL Savoy Vineyard Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley

2016 Cliff Lede Vineyards “Soul Fire” Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District

2016 Cliff Lede Vineyards “Poetry” Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District

This On The Road episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

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Napa native Jeff Cole grew up among the vine of Napa Valley but never thought he’d actually be making wine. He went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to pursue a career in recreational management but a last-minute twist of curriculum changed his course work and life. Today, he is the winemaker at Sullivan Rutherford Estate, where he is producing elegant chardonnay, beautiful Bordeaux blends, and bold cabernet sauvignon. Drink in this special “On The Road” episode with Jeff Cole.

Wines tasted:

2015 Sullivan Rutherford Estate “James O’Neil” Merlot

2015 Sullivan Rutherford Estate “James O’Neil” Cabernet Sauvignon

This On The Road episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

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Stergios Tatsis of Domaine Tatsis produces traditional Greek wines from the unique terroir of the Goumenissa appellation. Together with his brother Periklis, they farm about 14 hectares, making natural wines mainly from two indigenous varieties, Xinomavro and Negoska. But isn’t all wine natural? Learn what’s so natural about these wines. 

Wines tasted in this episode:

2009 Domaine Tatsis Xinomavro

2004 Domaine Tatsis Goumenissa (65% Xinomavro/35% Negroska)

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He went from Madison Avenue in New York City to cellar rat in Napa Valley. With no formal training, winemaker Dan Petroski makes some of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wines at Larkmead Vineyards by thinking about the past and looking toward the future. He applies the same philosophy in contemplating climate change and what can be done to preserve the legacy of Larkmead as well as the rest of Napa Valley’s vineyards. Drink in this episode with Dan Petroski.

Wines sampled in this episode:

2016 Larkmead Vineyards Estate Cabernet

2016 Larkmead Vineyards Dr. Olmo Cabernet Sauvignon

This episode is hosted by Scott Greenberg and produced by Sarah Beth Hensley.

Music for this episode is "Wishful Thinking" by Dan Lebowitz available in the YouTube Audio Library.

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