In Episode 60 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast I had the opportunity to sit down with Paul Colantuoni, Winemaker for Rocca Family Vineyards out of Napa Valley, CA.
In this episode Paul shares his love and passion for Old World wines and how fortunate he was to start his career in some of the most incredible wine regions in the world such as Tuscany and Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Paul talks about what it was like to work for Bruce and Barbera Neyers at Neyers Vineyards in Pritchard Hill and the privilege it was to work alongside legendary winemaker Ehren Jordan.
Of course Paul shares the story of Rocca Vineyards and what it's like to work for Dr. Eric Grigsby and Mary Rocca who founded Rocca back in 1995.
Paul goes on to share what it was like to take over as Head Winemaker in 2008 from Celia Welch and how Celia put Rocca on the map back in 2002 with her Grigsby Cabernet which scored first place in both US and French blind tastings.
These are just a few of the things you're going to get to hear in this podcast but I think the one thing you'll appreciate more than anything is Paul's humble personality and his appreciation for everyone who has been an intrical part in getting him to where he is today.
So sit back, relax, and get ready, because you are going to love this epsiode.
Cheers
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