Life Between the Vines

February 2012 Podcast #53 Corks v Caps

rayfister — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:00:22 +0000

To download the podcast click here. In this podcast we revisit previous interviews and listen to the experts give their opinions regarding the difference between corks and caps. This program features: Pam Starr-Winemaker and Co Owner of Crocker & Starr Wines in St. Helena, CA. Neil Bernarti-Winemaker at Migration Wines in Anderson Valley, California. Tim [...]

January 2012 Podcast #52: Kenny Kahn of Blue Rock Vineyard.

rayfister — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:33:00 +0000

To download the podcast click here. Kenny Kahn is the proprietor of Blue Rock Vineyard located near Geyserville, California. We interviewed Kenny the day after Christmas 2011 at the winery. Learn more by visiting www.bluerockvineyard.com.

Drinks with Jessica January 2012-My Wine School

rayfister — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:28:19 +0000

Click here to listen. This month our resident wine expert Jessica Bell talks about her latest venture, mywineschool.com. See how you can taste and talk online.

December 2011 Podcast #51, John Benish and Nell Sekora of Benessere Wines.

rayfister — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:05:12 +0000

To download the podcast click here. We spoke with John Benish and his daughter Nell Sekora of Benessere Wines at their corporate offices in Chicago back in Fall of this year. Benessere Wines are located in Napa Valley and feature excellent Italian varietals as well a Napa favvorites.

December 2011 Podcast #50, Michael Dashe of Dashe Cellars.

rayfister — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:57:33 +0000

To download the podcast click here. Michael and Anne Dashe are owners of one of several urban wineries in California. Dashe Cellars is located in downtown Oakland and features all the trappings of any other winery. We interviewed Michael at the winery in October of this year.

December 2011 Podcast #48, Carissa Mondavi of Continuum Estate.

rayfister — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:25:06 +0000

To download the podcast click here. When you make just one wine it has to be something special. That’s just what this part of the Mondavi family is doing in Napa Valley. We visited with Carissa Mondavi, daughter of Tim and grand daughter of Robert Mondavi, in October of this year to talk about Continuum [...]

December 2011 Podcast #49, Brook Williams of Zaca Mesa Wine.

rayfister — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:18:26 +0000

To download the podcast click here. It’s not often that you see the title of ‘Winegrower’ on a business card, but Brook Williams is just that as well as President of Zaca Mesa. Brook visited us in late summer here at our studios in Milwaukee to talk about his hand crafted wines. Learn more at [...]

Drinks with Jessica, December 2011-Take the time to smell the roses.

rayfister — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:27:33 +0000

Click here to listen. This month our wine expert Jessica Bell says to take time to smell the roses. Why do we smell the wine and how do we learn to discern the difference between scents? Learn more at www.mywineschool.com.

November 2011 Podcast #47, Mark Topel of Topel Wines.

rayfister — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:04:00 +0000

To download the podcast click here. Mark Topel is co owner and winemaker at Topel Wines in Hopland, California, in Mendocino County, just two hours north of Napa Valley. Fantastic Cabs at a fantastic price is just one thing you can say about his wines. We visited with Mark in October during the crazy harvest [...]

November 2011 Podcast #46, Bridget Raymond of Courtesan Wines.

rayfister — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:59:11 +0000

To download the podcast click here. Bridget Raymond of one of many proud women winemakers in Napa Valley serving up excellent wines as well as involving herself in new projects. We caught up with Bridget in August of this year to talk about what she is up to.