Life Between The Vines

Back in June of 2019 (Podcast #328) we interviewed Winemaker Brian Brakesman of Red Thread Wines on Howell Mountain. For this podcast we catch up with his sister Heather Griffin of Summit Lake Vineyards, the winery started by their dad way back in 1971. Family wineries are special and literally the root of the industry. [...]

Summit Lake Vineyards Partner Heather Griffin defines the phrase “Family Owned and Operated Winery” for this weeks Vino Lingo Segment.

Jordann Eplenier is not the first French winemaker to practice his craft in the state of Wisconsin but he is the latest. Jordann makes wine at Spirits of Norway Vineyard in the town of Norway, Wisconsin. Growing up in French wine country saw him working in the vineyard at a young age. Can great wine [...]

This week we feature a Frenchman defining the term from his native country, “Terrior”. Jordann Eplenier is the Winemaker at Spirits of Norway Vineyard in the town of Norway Wisconsin.

Despite the fires from that crazy year 2020, Napa Valley is open for business. Tourism is the life blood of the Valley. Many wineries are by appointment for outdoor tastings and that includes Cade Estate. Danielle Cyrot is the Winemaker at Cade and we’ve chatted with her at Premiere Napa Valley in the past so [...]

This week we feature Cade Estate Winemaker Danielle Cyrot defining the term “Grippy”

This is our first interview featuring the Petaluma Gap region of California so its appropriate that we meet up with the newest winemaker at Pfendler Vineyards, Erica Stancliff. Erica has a strong background in wine and joins a growing number of women winemakers in the industry. Being a winemaker is a journey of the heart, [...]

This week in our Vino Lingo segment we feature Pfendler Winemaker Erica Stancliff defining the term “Ah-So”.

To be a winemaker and vineyard owner you automatically become a manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, bookkeeper, compliance officer and…well, you get it. Winemaking is a lifestyle but it’s a lot of hard work that goes into that bottle. Mike Henry is co owner of Acre Napa Valley and has spent the better part of his life [...]

This week’s Vino Lingo features Mike Henry, co owner of Acre Napa Valley, defining the phrase “Free the Grapes”

A veteran of several segments of the wine business, Scott Osborn purchased Fox Run Vineyards in the Finger Lakes Region of New York with eyes wide open and a passion for fine wine. Owning a vineyard and winery is a huge challenge but Scott and family have made it work all while dealing with the [...]

Scott Osborne, co-owner of Fox Run Vineyards in the Finger Lakes Region of New York defines the wine phrase “Delicious and Refreshing”.