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Duane's WorldHow Strong American Leadership Influences the International OrderIn a matter of weeks, President Trump has managed to reset the board and project real leadership as the new status quo. The only complaint my good friend and former Missouri Senator Jim Talent has is that perhaps this administration is moving so quickly that regular Americans aren't aware of all the winning.Want to watch this episode for free? Click here.The full VIDEO edition of Duane's World is coming to our website very soon. Our new members area will include an audio and video archive of every episode, ad-free, for those who wish...
2025-02-1259 min
The Jim on Base Show254. San Francisco Giants Broadcaster Duane KuiperFor today’s episode, San Francisco Giants broadcaster & former player, Duane Kuiper joined the show!Duane reflected on his career while also promoting his upcoming ‘In Conversation’ event with former teammate & broadcasting partner, Mike Krukow!To purchase tickets for their ‘In Conversation’ event on May 15th, please click the link! https://sfsketchfest2025.sched.com/event/1smXl/an-evening-with-kruk-kuip-an-sf-sketchfest-tributeFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow Don’t forget to pick up a jacket from my friends at Claim Defame! Whether it be date night or...
2025-01-2726 min
Wine World015: Jim Duane of Inside Winemaking Podcast and Seavey VineyardsSend us a textPicture this: a bustling restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, where a chance encounter sets the stage for a journey into the world of winemaking. From co-owning a restaurant to founding Los Milics Vineyards in Southern Arizona, I share my story of transformation and the serendipitous beginnings that launched a career fueled by passion and dedication. Guided by mentors like Todd Bostock and inspired by Jim Duane's Inside Winemaking Podcast, my path was shaped by both education and experience, leading to profound personal and professional growth.Jim Duane is a seasoned winemaker with...
2025-01-0854 min
Duane's WorldThe Trump Effect Is in Full SwingMy personal poli-sci professor, former Missouri Senator Jim Talent is back in the saddle to discuss The Trump Effect with me and wrap up what has been a wild 2024. Thanks as always to our sponsor, Best Hot Grill. Check out all of their amazing products and don't forget to tell them that Duane sent you.
2024-12-181h 00
Duane's WorldSix Days To GoWe are in the final stretch before Decision 2024. Jim Talent joins me to discuss the big day coming up and review the Senate map.
2024-10-3058 min
Duane's WorldThe Art of The Meal, Pentagon Leaks Israel's Plans, New Polling DataKamala's campaign of Joy could use a Happy Meal right about now. I talked with my personal political science professor and regular guest Jim Talent about McDonald Trump's "political stunt" over the weekend. Plus, foreign policy talk and the latest polling data as we head into the final stretch of this election.
2024-10-231h 00
Duane's WorldJoe Biden and the Obamas at the DNCDemocrats have taken over Chicago for the week and will formally nominate Harris and Walz at their convention. Former U.S. Senator Jim Talent and I are watching so you don't have to.
2024-08-2156 min
Duane's WorldWar is ComingIn this edition of Duane's World, I talk with former U.S. Senator Jim Talent about the escalating conflict in the Middle East as Israel eliminated one of Hamas' top leaders last night in Tehran. Plus, Kamala's Veepstakes are narrowing down to a final shortlist. Who will she choose as her running mate?
2024-07-3157 min
Duane's WorldThe Staggering Incompetence of DHS and Secret Service LeadershipIn this episode, Jim Talent and I cover the fallout from the botched assassination attempt on President Trump.
2024-07-1759 min
Duane's WorldDemocrats Have A Choice To MakeFormer Senator Jim Talent joined me to discuss the fallout from last week's debate, plus some news.
2024-07-0358 min
Stop Wasting Your WineWine Interview: Jim Duane of Seavey Vineyard, Terratorium Wines, and the Inside Winemaking Podcast!Join us for an amazing conversation with Jim Duane, winemaker at Seavey Vineyard and Terratorium Wines, and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. This week, Jim joins us to play PiNope or CharonYay, we learn about Jim and his awesome projects, and we try some stunning wines from Terratorium!"
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Jim is a remarkably busy guy. Check out all his projects at the links below.
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2024-05-281h 25
Vineyard Underground046: Listener Questions Answered with Jim Duane #2In this episode, we are back with another Q&A with my friend Jim Duane of Inside Winemaking. Back in episode 42, we answered some great listener questions about preparing your property, getting started in grape growing, managing pests, etc. We had so many questions pour in that we needed to make this a two-part series. To learn more about Jim and hear the first batch of questions, please jump back to episode 42. Otherwise, tune in for more of your burning grape growing questions answered! In this episode, you will hear: If it’s best to dr...
2024-05-281h 10Vineyard Underground046: Listener Questions Answered with Jim Duane #2In this episode, we are back with another Q&A with my friend Jim Duane of Inside Winemaking. Back in episode 42, we answered some great listener questions about preparing your property, getting started in grape growing, managing pests, etc. We had so many questions pour in that we needed to make this a two-part series. To learn more about Jim and hear the first batch of questions, please jump back to episode 42. Otherwise, tune in for more of your burning grape growing questions answered! In this episode, you will hear: If it’s best to dr...
2024-05-281h 10
Vineyard Underground042: Listener Questions Answered with Jim DuaneIn this episode, I have the pleasure of having a Q&A session with Jim Duane from Inside Winemaking. Jim has always been interested in winemaking and has been working in Napa Valley for over 20 years. Together, we are answering top questions submitted by listeners. We answer questions pertaining to replacing dead vines, digging in hardpan, natural pesticide use, and many, many more. Listen in as we answer these questions, and if you have questions of your own, get in touch! We’d love to answer them on the next Q&A episode. In this ep...
2024-04-021h 05Vineyard Underground042: Listener Questions Answered with Jim DuaneIn this episode, I have the pleasure of having a Q&A session with Jim Duane from Inside Winemaking. Jim has always been interested in winemaking and has been working in Napa Valley for over 20 years. Together, we are answering top questions submitted by listeners. We answer questions pertaining to replacing dead vines, digging in hardpan, natural pesticide use, and many, many more. Listen in as we answer these questions, and if you have questions of your own, get in touch! We’d love to answer them on the next Q&A episode. In this ep...
2024-04-021h 05
The Jim on Base Show187. SF Giants Manager Bob Melvin & Duane KuiperSan Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, & legendary Giants broadcaster/former player, Duane Kuiper, joined the show from the Giants dugout in Scottsdale, Arizona!Bob Melvin gave an update since I last interviewed him as the Padres manager at the end of last season. We spoke about his daughter’s involvement in Broadway plays, some rock & roll as well as his excitement of coming back home to the San Francisco Giants organization.Duane Kuiper shared some fun stories from his playing/broadcasting career & also gave some insight on a meaningful tattoo he got recently.Make su...
2024-03-0718 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineNick Gislason - Hanabi LagerNick Gislason - Hanabi Lager This episode features Nick Gislason the founder and brewer of Hanabi Lager, which he brews with his wife and partners in the Napa Valley. Nick works as a winemaker, yet his curiosity for brewing, especially “grain-forward lagers”, was never shelved and has grown into Hanabi Lager Co., a brewery that he designed and built in his spare time. You might learn more about fireworks than winemaking in this conversation. Our conversation covers Nick’s background, how his fascinations with Japanese fireworks and brewing as a teenager inspired the artwork for Hanabi, technical aspect...
2022-09-051h 53
Unreserved Wine TalkWhy Open That Special Bottle Tonight + Smell's Role in a Full Life with Jim DuaneWhy should you open that bottle of wine you’ve been saving? What makes Icewine such a difficult and expensive wine to produce? Why is the sense of smell such an important part of living a full life? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Jim Duane, winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights Where are the major wine regions in Canada? What mak...
2022-07-2733 minUnreserved Wine TalkWine Stories, Food Pairings, and Canadian Wines with Inside Winemaking's Jim DuaneWhat is it really like to be a wine industry insider? How can stories help you to learn? What makes Riesling one of the most food-friendly wines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm being interviewed by Jim Duane, winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Highlights What was my path from high-tech marketer to wine writer? How can you find out what it’s really like to...
2022-07-2029 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineSteve Matthiasson - Matthiasson Winery and Premiere VitThis episode features Steve Matthiason, who has had an outsized role in the North Coast Californian wine industry both as a viticultural consultant and as a winemaker. This episode served as a chance to catch up since we worked together twelve years ago. We talked about Steve and his wife, Jill’s, building of Matthiasson including the wines, brand, and now a winery on the eastern edge of Napa. Of course, no conversation with Steve would be complete without discussions of technical vineyard work including Powdery Mildew spore trapping. Matthiasson - Napa Valley Root Applied Sc...
2022-05-231h 38
The Winemaker's JourneySeason 3, Episode 2: Jim Duane, Daniel Baron dual interviewInside Winemaking: https://www.insidewinemaking.com/Jim Duane Naked Wines: https://us.nakedwines.com/producers/jim-duaneSeavey Vineyards: https://www.seaveyvineyard.com/Terratorium Wines: https://www.terratoriumwines.com/Complant Wine: https://complantwine.com/Daniel Baron: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_BaronDaniel Baron Naked Wines: https://us.nakedwines.com/producers/daniel-baronSilver Oak Cellars: https://silveroak.com/Twomey Cellars: https://twomey.com/Dominus Estate: https://www.dominusestate.com/
2022-04-302h 02
Cork & Taylor Wine PodcastEpisode 47: Jim Duane, Seavey Vineyards, NapaWhat a treat to sit down with Seavey winemaker, Jim Duane, as we taste threw some delicious wines and talk shop in an absolutely stunning winery. Duane is also a well regarded podcaster and we share some funny stories!Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Also, follow us on our Facebook @corkandtaylor and Instagram accounts @corkandtaylorpodcast.Also, Please consider supporting the show as it would be appreciated. This helps me offset expenses to continue to run and grow the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast. Thanks! Lukehttps://www.patreon.com/corkandtaylor
2022-03-311h 02Unreserved Wine TalkRetronasal Smell in Tasting Wine and Virtual Brands with Jim Duane of Inside Winemaking PodcastHow can tuning into the retronasal aspect of smell take your wine tasting skill to the next level? What makes the sense of smell so fascinating? What does it mean to be a virtual wine brand? What do grapes & M&Ms have in common? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jim Duane, winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway If you live in the United States you ca...
2022-03-3044 minUnreserved Wine TalkWhat Being a Winemaker is Really Like with Inside Winemaking's Jim DuaneHave you ever dreamed of becoming a winemaker and wondered what it takes? What’s it like to work a wine harvest without power? What makes Riesling the most difficult grape to ferment? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jim Duane, winemaker and host of the Inside Winemaking Podcast. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway If you live in the United States you can get 10% of Jim’s Terratorium wines using the cod...
2022-03-2336 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineDaniel Baron - The Winemaker's Journey PodcastThis episode was a double interview between Jim Duane from Inside Winemaking and Daniel Baron from The Winemaker’s Journey Podcast.
2022-03-232h 00
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineNick Devlin - Naked WinesThis episode of the Podcast features Nick Devlin, CEO of Naked Wines. Our conversation covers Nick’s background in London, the stories of Naked wines evolution, insights from the relationships they’ve built with their customers (Angels), the different value propositions that Naked offers to winemakers and to consumers, growth during the pandemic, and my new J.M. Duane Rosé and Grenache wines. NakedWines.com J.M.Duane 2020 Coakley Vineyard, Paso Robles Grenache J.M.Duane 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir from Monterey County Email me for access to $100 off your first order...
2022-01-1959 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineJoe Nielsen - Ram's Gate WineryThis episode of the Podcast features Joe Nielsen the winemaker from Ram’s Gate Winery in Sonoma, California. During our conversation, Joe and I discuss his path to becoming a winemaker, the Ram’s Gate wines, and the wine MBA from Sonoma State. Ram’s Gate Winery - Sonoma, California Donelan Family Wines - Sonoma, California O’Neill Vintners and Distillers - Larkspur, California Sonoma State Wine Executive MBA Program This podcast is brought you by Total Wine, a wonderland for wine, spirits, and beer lovers! No matter wh...
2021-11-1942 min
The Jim Cressman PodcastThe Jim Cressman Podcast EP64 - D.O GibsonCanadian Rap Artist, Author, Guinness World Record Holder (longest freestyle rap) and Motivational speaker Duane (D.O.) Gibson is set to release his new album Still Driven on October 1 via all streaming platforms. The album celebrates the 20th anniversary of Duane’s first professional album release Stay Driven, and includes production and collaborations with JUNO Award Winning artist JRDN, Mitchell Bailey, Myer Clarity, and 80 Empire amongst others.As a companion piece, Duane will also release his new book On This Grind that details life lessons learned from his experiences in the music business and being an entrepreneur in...
2021-10-1342 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineMichael Terrien - Winemaker and Maine Wild BlueberriesThis episode features winemaker Michael Terrien. Michael is on a roadshow to promote the new Adventures excursion opportunities from Obsidian Wine Co. Michael has his hands in many projects from California Pinot noir to Maine wild blueberry sparkling wine and the portfolio of estate wines from Obsidian Ridge in Lake County, CA. I had a great conversation with Michael ranging from the details of making blueberry wine, the partnership that is Obsidian, dynamic pricing for his brand, Becheur, and his uncanny faith in a wine’s capacity to take care of itself. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TH...
2021-04-211h 44
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineLaura Diaz Munoz - Ehlers EstateThis episode features Ehlers Estate Winemaker, Laura Diaz Munoz. Laura and I talk about her winemaking roots in Spain, her work around the globe, the singular focus of estate winemaking, organic farming, and growing the Bordelais varietals up-valley in Napa. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ehlers Estate - Napa, CA Terrratorium Wines Send me an email if you want to join the Zoom meeting about building Terratorium on 4/16/2021 jim@insidewinemaking.com This podcast is brought to you by Bucher Vaslin North America. At Bucher Vaslin North America, w...
2021-04-021h 01
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineJeff Murrell - VinSci SRX Smoke Taint RemediationThis episode features Jeff Murrell and the smoke-taint removal technology that he has developed. Jeff is a chemist, who works at StaVin and also runs a wine analytical lab, VinSci. It is within VinSci that Jeff is offering the rental of his equipment, SRx, to process smoke-tainted wines. As of March 2021, this is a very new tool for winemakers. Jeff and I talk about his technical background, the way he thinks about the compounds causing the negative aftertastes of tainted wines, the development of the SRx column, and his thoughts on the abilities and limits of the current technology...
2021-03-181h 25
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineErica Stancliff - Trombetta Family WinesThis episode features winemaker Erica Stancliff, who has many roles in Sonoma including making wine for Trombetta, her family’s winery, consulting for a handful of client wineries, and advocacy work with the Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance. This is a great conversation that ranged from highly technical enology from Erica’s stint working for Enartis Vinquiry to her current winemaking roles hands-on with small wineries. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Trombetta Family Wines, Sonoma California Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance This podcast is brought you by Black Dog Consul...
2021-02-031h 00
Behind The MissionBTM03 – Jim Beamesderfer – Prudential Financial Military Spouse Employment and Financial Management CoursesBTM03 – Jim Beamesderfer – Prudential Financial Military Spouse Employment and Financial Management Courses Show Summary On this episode of Behind the Mission, Army Veteran Jim Beamesderfer, Vice President of Veterans Initiatives at PsychArmor sponsor Prudential Financial, joins the show to talk about the importance of military spouse employment and financial readiness for military families. About Today’s Guest Jim Beamesderfer oversees Prudential Financial’s Diversity and Inclusion activities, including work with other internal partners on communications and philanthropic initiatives. He also runs the...
2021-01-2624 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineNicole Hitchcock - J Vineyards and WineryThis episode features Nicole Hitchcock the winemaker for J Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley. Our conversation was an opportunity to pull all the stops on my technical questions about sparkling wine and Nicole was delightfully up to the task. “Bubble velocity” is my new favorite term to casually drop into conversations. Nicole also led me through her Chardonnay and Pinot noir winemaking and the reasons the Russian River Valley is a special place to make wine. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE J Vineyards and Winery- Healdsburg, CA Russia...
2021-01-141h 58
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineGarrett Buckland - Premiere ViticultureThis episode features the features Garrett Buckland in a conversation about strategies to adjust farming winegrapes during a changing climate. Garrett, who has been on the podcast before, is a consulting viticulturist based in Napa, and one of the first people I call with difficult vineyard questions. This podcast was recorded in July, 2020, a month before California suffered catastrophic fires across the state and affected nearly every winegrowing region on the Pacific Coast. Hindsight allows a perspective that reveals a glaring blind spot in our discussion of climate change. We never once mentioned fires nor smoke and...
2020-12-121h 58
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineMichael Browne - Cirq and CHEVThis episode features a guru of American Pinot Noir. Founding winemaker at Kosta Browne, and now proprietor and winemaker at Cirq and CHEV, Michael Browne is continuing his craft of building hand-made Pinot Noir, and has written a newly published book documenting his life and wines. We sat down in the middle of a cold and windy vineyard to record our conversation the day before the book released. I enjoyed Michael’s book and the opportunity to sit down and dig further into his stories. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Pinot Rocks: A Wi...
2020-11-111h 58
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineSteven Mirassou - The Lineage CollectionThis episode features the Steven Mirassou, who continues his family’s long legacy of making wine in California’s Livermore Valley. Our conversation traverses back and forth between Steven’s winemaking experience and an exploration of viticulture and wines from Livermore Valley. Livermore is part of California’s Central Coast, but at only 2K acres under vine it is a unique AVA nestled in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steven guides me through the vineyards of Livermore and describes how the different sites are suited to his three brands: Steven Kent, Mia Nipote, and Lineage. LINKS AND RESOURCE...
2020-10-191h 58
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineQuinn Roberts - Master Cooper from Tonnellerie OThis episode of the Podcast is a Zoom recording with Quinn Roberts who is the Master Cooper at Tonnellerie O in Benicia, California. The Zoom platform allowed for sharing of photos to support the discussion of oak forests and coopering oak barrels for winemaking so we made the podcast into a Youtube video as well. The conversation traverses from the management of oak trees and forests, the differences in oak between France and the Midwest region of the US, timing and methods for tree selection, the processing of stave wood, seasoning, coopering, toasting and finishing barrels that are then...
2020-08-161h 58
FotoFacts PodcastFilters, Missions and Pocket Squares with Duane LykenSend us a textThis week's detour with the Twins is about finding inspiration through self-awareness. We chat with Duane Lyken, a full-time photographer in New York with an interesting process for growth and an unusual flair for pocket squares.Duane found photography first in high school and then re-engaged after the market downturn in 2008 while he worked in finance. A natural money-minded businessman, he creates an income stream from his exhibits to fund future mission trips, traveling to over 20 countries in less than a decade.Check out this casual conversation with a few sidetracks a...
2020-08-051h 09
Life, Leadership & the Pursuit of Greatness28: Leading is Learning - Coach Jim AikensHall of fame Coach, Jim Aikens, has been coaching the throws since 1984. Currently he is coaching at Burlington Central HS by St. Charles, IL. He was the head coach at William Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois from 1990 - 2017. During this time Jim’s throwers have medaled at national competitions, won four state championships and 20 other state medals. Jim's throwers have also won numerous sectional and conference championships. Jim has had 5 throwers toss the shot 60 feet or better. Jim has earned his USA Track & Field Level 1 and Level 2 certification. In 2014 Jim was chosen as one of the eight finalist for the N...
2020-05-311h 06
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineRon Alvarado - Ficks Real Fruit Hard SeltzerThis episode features Ron Alvarado, who is one of the founders of Ficks Hard Seltzer. Our conversation covers Fick’s start up based in San Francisco, the early days of low-sugar mixers, the path to learning fermentation with orange juice, flavor stability in cans, the warfare of store shelf placements, and the quest to find and produce real fruit flavors in their seltzers. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ficks Real Fruit Hard Seltzer Drizly Online Beer, Wine, and Liquor delivery If you learn something from the collection of...
2020-05-281h 02
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineDusty Nabor - Dusty Nabor WinesThis episode’s guest is Dusty Nabor, who is based out of Ventura County in Southern California. Using fruit from Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and the Santa Rita Hills Dusty has built a set of brands and is often a resource I call when I have questions about making Grenache. In our conversation we cover Dusty’s efforts to learn winemaking, how he has used both grapes and bulk wines to build his brands, and his approach to judging ripeness on the vine. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Dusty Nabor Wines - Paso Robl...
2020-05-231h 18
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineAnita Oberholster - UCDavis Cooperative ExtensionThis episode features Dr. Anita Oberholster, Associate Specialist Cooperative Extension in Enology from UCDavis. Anita did her PhD at the Australian Wine Research Institute and earned her degree from Adelaide University. As extension enologist at UCDavis, Anita brings research and developments from the Dept. of Viticulture and Enology to the wine industry and continually interacts with its stakeholders. Our conversation covers Red Blotch Associated Virus, winery sanitation, and smoke taint. In order to reach the industry while we are sheltering in place the Dept of V&E has created and new program with former podcast guest, Dr Dave Block...
2020-05-131h 05
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineTyler Thomas - Essential WinemakingLately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what are the most essential operations in a winery during this COVID19 pandemic, which has limited all of our ability to staff the cellar. Given that I work alone in the cellar at Seavey, I asked Tyler Thomas, from Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyards, to synthesize his thinking on this topic from the viewpoint of a medium-sized winemaking operation. In the end I put in my two cents regarding the need to think about how we need to think and plan for similar reductions in capabilities during the harvest season. ...
2020-04-3014 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineWinemaking Q&A with Jim Duane April, 2020This episode is my opportunity to answer questions that have been submitted by listeners. As is my style the answers are a practical approach addressing how I would think about these situations in my own cellar. Thank you to all the people who have emailed their questions and also sent them in from my Instagram page. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Winemakers that have quarantine wine for you Principles and Practices of Winemaking book Amazon Associates link “The Bay Area is drinking 42% more alcohol than usual while sheltering in pl...
2020-04-0940 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineJulien Fayard - Azur and Fayard WinemakingThis episode features Julien Fayard, who is a consulting winemaker based in Napa. Julien was raised in Provence, trained in Bordeaux, and since moving to California in 2003 has built his own brand, Azur Wines, and is now consulting for an impressive list of clients. We recorded this podcast at Covert Estate, a beautiful winery built under a hillside that Julien constructed with his business partners. Our conversation ranges from Julien’s background, native fermentations, rosé winemaking, and the key aspects of working with clients to support their projects. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Fay...
2020-03-221h 22
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting winePatrick Rue - Erosion Wine CoThis episode features Patrick Rue, founder of Erosion Wine Co, who I first met when he was part of the Deep Winemaking course in August, 2019. Prior to Patrick’s winemaking venture he was the founder and brewer at The Bruery in Orange County. Our conversation covers Patrick’s founding and growth of The Bruery, their numerous products, blurring the lines between beer and wine, flavor additive management, his winemaking vision for flavor targets, aluminum crowlers, key kegs, and the two taprooms that Erosion is now opening in Napa. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Eros...
2020-03-061h 08
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineTim Colla - SaintsburyThis episode features Tim Colla, Winemaker for Saintsbury, in Carneros, Napa. Tim and I had the chance to talk about Chardonnay and Pinot Noir production as told through the history of Saintsbury’s presence and experimentation in the Carneros in south Napa Valley. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Saintsbury, Napa Valley Chappellet, Napa Valley Seavey Vineyard, Napa Valley This podcast is brought you by Fruition Sciences. At the start of 2020 we know what is on your mind. As winemakers and winegrowers we are thinking about keeping our vin...
2020-02-121h 14
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineAdam Casto - Gandona WineryThis episode’s guest is Adam Casto from Gandona Winery in Napa. We had a great conversation ranging on topics from winemaking philosophy, the Antipodes (I had to google it too), and the new ways Adam would like to gather and organize both vineyard and winemaking observational data with analytical tracking. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Gandona Winery, Napa Valley Dana Estates, Napa Valley Laing Limit, work by Australian psychologist David Laing reporting that people can only pick out by smell four or less distinct smells from a complex mi...
2019-12-151h 08
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineChris Tynan - Cliff Lede WinesThis episode features Chris Tynan, who is the winemaker at Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa. Chris also has his own small brand, Christopher Tynan Wines. Our conversation covers Chris’ background, high-end Cabernet production, and a couple of varietals that haven’t had much attention to date on the podcast, Sauvignon vert, and Semillon LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Cliff Lede Vineyards - Napa Valley Christopher Tynan Wines - Napa Valley Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley Blankiet Estate - Napa Valley Cain Vineyard and Winery - Napa...
2019-09-231h 02
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineChris Carpenter - Jackson Family WinesThis episode’s guest is Chris Carpenter, who is making wines in Napa for Jackson Family Wines and is overseeing Cabernet and Bordelais varietals grown on several of Napa’s mountain AVA’s such that he has become known as a mountain winemaker. Our conversation covers the mountain wines being produced from Mount Veeder, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain, and Diamond Mountain AVA’s, but also Cardinale, the flagship Cabernet that is a blend from throughout Napa including the valley floor. Chris describes his roots in Chicago, the path to becoming a winemaker, his site-specific approaches for tannin management and his invo...
2019-08-201h 12
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineFiltration Featuring Maria Peterson from Scott LabsIf it were possible to have a riveting conversation about filtering wine, there are very few people I’d consider. Scott labs has such an enigmatic guru. Maria Peterson is a filtration specialist, one who has the uncommon ability to translate technical expertise into practical winery practice. This is a sponsored episode—something I arranged with Scott Labs in order to support the podcast and extend that as a technical resource for filtration, one of the most difficult aspects of commercial winemaking. My conversation with Maria covers the wine filtration technology available today with a focus on small winery prod...
2019-08-151h 47
Cru | A Wine Industry PodcastHow to Be A Winemaker with Jim DuaneHaving found fermentation at an early age, starting with brewing beer in a fuel can under the stairs, Jim Duane has not ceased in the pursuit of learning more and more. He’s worked in New Zealand, Washington, and finally settled down in Napa Valley in 2004 having worked at Robert Mondavi and Stags Leap Cellars. Today, he grows the wines on the steep slopes that the Seavey Vineyards are planted on overlooking the northern part of Lake Hennessey. As a part of of his unrelenting thirst for knowing all he can about wine, he no longer brews be...
2019-07-101h 08
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineAndrew Byers - Finnriver Farm and CideryStraying from the usual focus on grapes, this episode dips into cider and the opportunities to be explored from fermenting apples. Andrew Byers is the Head Cidermaker at Finnriver Farm in Chimacum, Washington (on the Olympic Penninsula, west of Seattle). I met Andrew while moderating the Creativity in Fermentation panel during the Scott Lab’s Ferment event. Even for those who might not have a specific interest in cider making, the parallels with winemaking, especially marketing, present a new perspective for winemakers and wineries seeking to tell the stories of their brands and production methods. This conversation between and my...
2019-06-301h 26
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineAmanda McCrossin - Wine Director Press RestaurantThis episode features Amanda McCrossin who is a sommelier, wine director, and the creator of @sommvivant. As the Wine Director for Press Restaurant in St Helena, Amanda oversees a tremendous list of Napa Valley wines and serves as an ambassador for the wines on offer and the stories of their producers. On top of Amanda’s work at Press she has leveraged her access to the valley’s wineries in order to create one of contemporary wine’s most prominent Youtube channels covering wine basics, in-depth video profiles of wineries, and her professional experiences as a sommelier. My interview with A...
2019-06-061h 17
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineLeigh Meyering - MyEnologistThis episode features Leigh Meyering the proprietor of MyEnologist, a small commercial enological laboratory that she runs as a family business in Napa. Our conversation covers Leigh’s winemaking background, the harvest experience in France that seeded the idea for a small, independent enology lab, and the development of the business, which also provides consulting services and a winery supply shop. I was attracted to MyEnologists service packages because all samples receive a full panel of analysis at low costs. I’ve outsourced nearly all of my own winemaking labs to MyEnologist and believe it might be a great reso...
2019-05-061h 14
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineDr. David Montgomery - Professor and AuthorThis episode features Dr. David R Montgomery, professor from the University of Washington and author of three books that shine a light on the often-overlooked role of biology underground and the connections and influence these microbia have with plants. David is a professor of geomorphology at the UW and together with his wife, Anne Bicklé, has ventured beyond the inorganic confines of soil science in authoring books and speaking to a wide range of agricultural industries regarding the value of conservation agriculture. i heard David speak at a Napa Valley Grapegrowers seminar earlier this year and wanted to share h...
2019-04-251h 01
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineBrett Weis - Eleven Eleven WinesThis episode features Brett Weis, who is the Associate Winemaker for ElevenEleven Wines in Napa. Beyond making the full portfolio of wine for ElevenEleven Brett is managing the custom crush clients that have their wines produced at ElevenEleven. Our conversation covers his background, the ElevenEleven vineyards and wines, the ar throughout the winery, tips for working in as a custom crush client, and the aromatherapy room at ElevenEleven. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Eleven Eleven Wines, Napa Valley Antica Napa Valley Groth Vineyards and Winery, Napa Valley ...
2019-04-101h 08
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineTim Milos - Consultant WinemakingThe guest for this episode is one of the most industrious and deep-thinking winemakers for whom I’ve had the opportunity to sit down and explore their winemaking brain. Tim Milos is a winemaking consultant and through his various projects is all over California, Oregon, and has experience with more varietals than anyone on the podcast to date. Our conversation gets into the weeds on technical aspects of extended maceration, ideal varietals for natural winemaking, the merits of racking, Tim’s organizational strategy, and problem-fermentation management. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Tank Garage Wine...
2019-03-151h 25
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineJenny Heinzen - Vineyard and Winery Real EstateThe guest for this episode is Jenny Heinzen, who runs a real estate business in Paso Robles, California, focused on vineyard and winery sales. Jenny’s real estate services span both residential and commercial properties. I wanted to talk with Jenny about issues buyers and sellers should be prepared for when buying or selling vineyards and/or wineries. Jenny works with her husband, Randy Heinzen from Ep. 86, to help clients maneuver through the technical aspects of vineyard due diligence. Randy makes a cameo in this episode when we wade into those technical land and viticultural issues. LINKS AN...
2019-03-111h 18
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineMatt Iaconis - Brick and Mortar WinesThis episode features Matt Iaconis of the husband and wife team that is Brick and Mortar Wines. Our conversation covers the development of Brick and Mortar, the winemaking decisions that accompany its stylistics goals, and then focuses on the process and equipment involved in packaging wine into aluminum cans. Matt is also a winemaker with Naked Wines. His description of working with Naked Wines is a great accompaniment to my earlier podcast with the folks from Naked (Ep. 65). Matt and his wife, Alexis, are currently developing Delta Wines, which is a brand dedicated to supporting the environmental organizations they...
2019-02-231h 47
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineWinemaking Q&A with Jim Duane February, 2019This podcast is the third installment where I answer winemaking and vineyard questions that have been submitted by email. If you would like to submit a question, please send them to jim@insidewinemaking.com. Sign-ups for Deep Winemaking are now open. If you are interested in coming to Napa to learn technical winemaking for three days in August, please check out further details here. These events are a lot of fun for beginners and competent winemakers alike. This podcast is brought you by TheOakLab.com, a new division of Scott Laboratories dedicated to oa...
2019-02-1351 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineMolly Williams Hodgins - Napa Valley CollegeMolly is a good friend and has a tremendous wealth of viticultural knowledge from her years in commercial grape-growing both in California and Oregon. Now as the Vineyard Coordinator and Instructor, Molly is teaching the viticulture courses at Napa Valley College. This podcast covers the two topics I most wanted to discuss the with Molly. First: how to farm grapes in cooler, wetter climate that is Willamette Valley, and second: the V&E courses and degree programs that are available from Napa Valley College. Consider this the second episode in the viticulture and enology education series, following Ep. 82 with...
2018-11-141h 11
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineWorking a First Harvest - Ben Matthews and Cameron LaurentNear the end of the 2018 harvest I recorded this episode with Ben and Cameron after they had a chance to work with me at Seavey. I have known both of these guys since they came on the Deep Winemaking trip in 2017. Making the leap from a comfortable career to starting from the beginning as a winery intern requires significant sacrifice. Working a harvest is what I recommend to anyone who finds themselves pondering the first steps in winemaking. Ben and Cameron share their individual paths into wine and we have a frank conversation about the specifics of working in...
2018-11-122h 03
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineDr. Dave Block - Dept. of Viticulture and Enology, UCDavisThis episode features Dr. Dave Block from UCDavis. Dave is the Chair of the Dept. of Enology and Viticulture, teaches both enology and chemical engineering courses, and directs a research lab. I did my graduate research in Dave’s lab and got to know him during our conversations about tinkering with Cabernet fermentor shapes and sizes. I went back to Davis in July, 2018 to record this podcast and find out what Dave is currently working on, what the Dept of V&E has going on, and to discuss the opportunities for online winemaking certificate program, which many podcast listeners co...
2018-09-281h 54
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineHunter Smith - Frankland Estate, Western AustraliaThe folks who put on the City of Riesling invited me to their events this past June in Traverse City, Michigan. I was able to record this podcast featuring Hunter Smith from Frankland Estate, situated in the Frankland River Region of Western Australia, and is known for their Rielsings. Hunter does a great job of describing this remote site, 70 km from the coast, where they are farming and certified organic. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Frankland Estate, Western Australia City of Riesling, Traverse City, Michigan South African Garden Weevil...
2018-09-0450 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineAugust Deimel - Keuka Spring VineyardsThe folks who put on the City of Riesling invited me to their events this past June in Traverse City, Michigan. I was able to record this podcast featuring August Deimel, the winemaker for Keuka Spring Vineyards in the Finger Lakes. August has a talent for storytelling and I was incredibly fortunate to connect with him on a whim. Having attended Cornell's enology program, August provided a peek into east coast wine education and winemaking that was a novel perspective for this podcast. His enthusiasm for the grape varietal Vignoles has me eager to try this potential long-lived wine. ...
2018-08-021h 25
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineErnst Loosen and Bob Bertheau - Eroica Riesling from Washington StateThe folks who put on the City of Riesling invited me to their events this past June in Traverse City, Michigan. I was able to record this podcast featuring the team behind Washington state's Eroica Riesling, produced by Ste Michelle Wine Estates. Bob Bertheau is the head winemaker for Chateau Ste Michelle and Ernst Loosen is the proprietor of the Dr Loosen wines in Germany's Mosel Valley. Since 1999 they have had a partnership focused on an iconic Riesling from Washington called Eroica. More than just a discussion of the Eroica partnership, Bob and Ernst take me through the challenges and...
2018-07-181h 07
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineMichael Evans - Vines of MendozaThis episode features Michael Evans, who is the co-founder of the Vines of Mendoza in Argentina's Uco Valley. After falling in love during a trip to Mendoza in 2004 Michael found a local partner and created a place for individual owners to build a wine starting right from vineyard plantings. Under the guidance of full vineyard staff and consulting winemaker, Santiago Achaval, owners can choose the varietals and winemaking style in order to build their own personal wine. Vines of Mendoza has grown to 1,500 acres and now features The Vines Resort and Spa, which includes the restaurant Siete Fuegos directed by...
2018-05-2443 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineFrederic Panaiotis - RuinartThis episode features Frederic Panaiotis, Chef de Cave for the Champagne house, Ruinart, which was founded in 1729 and lays claim to being the oldest maison in Champagne. Frederic was on a press tour in the US and I had a chance to record this podcast with him in San Francisco. Chef de Cave translates to Chief Winemaker, which is the post that Frederic serves at Ruinart. As both a holder of tradition, and innovator Frederic is leading the technical team at Ruinart. What i learned from our conversation is that this historic Champagne house is anything stagnant. LINKS AN...
2018-05-0858 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineGabrielle Shaffer - Stagecoach Vineyard and Gamling & McDuckThis episode features Gabrielle Shaffer, who is the viticulturist and winery relations manager for Stagecoach Vineyard. AT 600 planted acres across 175 distinct parcels, Stagecoach is one of the largest and most important vineyards in the Napa Valley. Gabrielle works with 90 different winemakers, who are purchasing grapes from Stagecoach. Gabrielle also has her own brand, Gamling and McDuck, which she founded with her partner, Adam McClary. Gamling and McDuck, which features Chenin blanc and Cabernet Franc, is opening a tasting room in downtown Napa. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Stagecoach Vineyard Gamling and McDuck Questions? Comment...
2018-04-201h 19
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineThibault Scholasch - Fruition SciencesThis episode features Thibaut Scholasch, founder and VP of Research and Development for Fruition Sciences. Our conversation gets deep into the weeds of technical viticulture. Fruition Sciences provides four technical vineyard services that track novel parameters within grapevines. Thibaut discusses those services chronologically as they are pertinent during the growing season and describes how viticulturists and winemakers can utilize the data to optimize inputs such as irrigation and Nitrogen fertilization. Thibaut has also created the Vintage Report seminar that is an annual gathering "connecting terroir and innovation." LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Fruition Sciences Physi...
2018-04-061h 38
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineRudy Zuidema - Winemaker and Flash Detente ProviderThis episode features Rudy Zuidema, who is the winemaker at Shadybrook Estate in Napa, where we met to record this episode. Rudy also makes wine for other clients and is known for his experience with organic and biodynamic farming. Under his own brand, Zuidema Wine Co., Rudy produces a single vineyard Grenache from the McGah Vineyard in Rutherford. The second half of this podcast is focused on the winemaking technology known as flash detente process. Rudy founded and operates Flash Wine Technologies, which provides flash detente services to wineries with grape lots as small as ten tons. His flash deten...
2018-03-291h 22
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting winePam Starr and Evyn Cameron - Crocker and StarrPam Starr has been making the wines and building the Crocker and Starr brands since she first met with Charlie Crocker of the Crocker Estate in 1997. This podcast covers the long story of how Pam built Crocker and Starr beginning from the handwritten business plan. Associate Winemaker, Evyn Cameron discusses Crocker and Starr's portfolio, they ways how her and Pam evaluate Cabernet Franc fermentations, and some of the winery's cool new equipment. Our conversation gets out into the weeds of Cabernet Franc, which is one of the varieties that Pam is most known for. It was a ton of fun t...
2018-02-211h 37
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineDave Nakaji - Sebastiani Vineyards and WineryDave is a long time friend and agreed to help create the recent Winemaking Chemistry Series - pH and TA episode. I asked Dave to be a part of that project because of his background in organic chemistry and his ability to describe where in winemaking those principles are most critical. We ended up going deep on several aspects beyond wine acidity and I made the decision to make this a stand-alone episode. Dave is currently the winemaker at Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma. HIs experience making wine at a larger scale than most previous podcasts guests presented the...
2018-02-152h 26
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineWinemaking Chemistry Series - pH and TAThis episode is the second in the chemistry series and focuses on the acidity elements of pH and TA (Ep. 56 was on sugar and alcohol). Dave Nakaji, winemaker for Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery, came on the podcast to discuss how he integrates pH and TA as parameters to guide his decision-making all the way through from grapes to finished wine. Beyond his experience with wine, Dave has a PhD in organic chemistry, and the rare ability to simplify the complex understanding of acid chemistry as it is applied to winemaking. The next episode (Ep. 68) will feature Dave's full interview. Afte...
2018-02-081h 06
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineTyler Henley - Boxwood EstateThis is the first episode of Inside Winemaking to leave the West Coast and learn about winemaking in Virginia. Tyler Henley is the winemaker for Boxwood Estate and has been making wine in Virginia for four years, after an extensive background working at wineries in California and Chile. Tyler and I worked together at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars ten years ago. Thankfully we've kept in touch and were able to connect over Skype to record this episode. Beyond Tyler's background we cover what makes viticulture unique and the challenges of growing grapes in Virginia. Winemakers working in marginal climates have...
2018-01-251h 31
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineNaked Wines - Alex Farber and Cari RobertsSee the link below for the $100 gift card to sign up and shop Shortly after the fires in northern California during the harvest of 2017, Naked Wines put together one of the coolest fire recovery fundraisers that I came across. They have raised $832K as of January, 2018, and drawn support from their members worldwide. That was the final impetus I needed to contact Naked and ask for an interview. This episode features Alex Farber, who is a Wine Production Manager and also has her own wines brand within Naked, and Cari Roberts, who is Head of Acquisition and the...
2018-01-081h 24
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineThe Rose Winemaking EpisodeThis episode covers my recent journey through the creation of a new wine. A pink wine. From grapes to finished wine that is almost bottle-ready three months later, this foray into rose has been an exciting new winemaking challenge. As an experiment I recorded this solo episode while driving home from work. Because I'm a captive in the car during the recording, it's part harvest chronology and a bit stream of consciousness. I hope that the winemaking decisions that I grappled with presents thought for others producing rose wines. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Philippe...
2017-12-1442 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineNeva Parker - White LabsAs VP of Operations for White Labs in San Diego Neva Parker has extensive experience with the full spectrum of yeast that are cultured and available for the brewing industry. While most known for their brewing yeast, White Labs also provides yeast and bacterial strains for producers of wine, sake, kombucha, and craft spirits. Our conversation covers Neva's entry into yeast production, the array of available strains, pitching rates, and the various ways yeast influences flavor, fermentation kinetics, and alcoholic strength. While Neva's expertise is focused on beer and brewing, there is much that winemakers can learn from this par...
2017-12-0754 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineChappy Cottrell from Cru PodcastAs a wine lover and fan of podcasts I took the opportunity to record an episode with Chappy Cottrell, who is the man in charge of Cru Podcast. Chappy recently moved to Healdsburg to work the 2017 harvest and is beginning a new position as a sommelier and wine buyer at the esteemed restaurant and resort that is Cavallo Point (at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge). Our conversation ranges from Chappy's background, his goals in building a wine podcast, and what he has learned from the wine professionals that have shared their experience during his interviews.
2017-11-281h 18
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine061: ANN REYNOLDS - COMPLIANCE FOR STARTING A WINERYThis episode features the return of Ann Reynolds, who runs Wine Compliance Alliance, and was on the podcast previously in Episode 45. As I was busy with grapes and harvest during the month of October, I asked Ann to record a solo episode and discuss an outline navigating the federal and California state winery permitting processes. Ann has vast experience in helping clients obtain both Alternating Permit and Custom Crush / Wholesale licensing, processes that are daunting to folks approaching either for the first time. If you are in looking to start a wine brand, or know someone who is looking in...
2017-11-0658 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine060: John Caldwell - Caldwell VineyardThis episode features John Caldwell, the maverick, the grape-grower, the vine-smuggler, the clonal researcher, the winemaker, and the story-teller. John didn't plan to start his own winery, and neither did he plan to plant grapevines on his property in Coombsville when he first bought it. Today Caldwell Vineyard is a thriving winery and also continues to sell grapes to other wineries. This episode starts a little slow--John didn't even realize that I was recording an audio podcast--and then delves into chaos. It's not for the faint of heart, or the easily offended. I'm sorry? You're welcome? Strap in for this one...
2017-09-222h 06
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine059 Caleb Mosley - From Mike Wolfe Vineyard Services Having grown up on the Cinnabar Winery estate in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Caleb Mosely has worked with grapevines for nearly all his life. In this episode we talk about his upbringing at Cinnabar, school at CalPoly, work at Ridge Vineyards and then his vineyard positions in Napa before he moved to his current role as viticulturist with Mike Wolfe Vineyard Services. We cover a ton of technical geekdom about rootstocks, weed management, and organic practices. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Cinnabar Winery, Santa Cruz Mountains Ridge Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains Araujo / Eisele Vineyard, Na...
2017-09-101h 54
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineJeff Pisoni - Pisoni and Lucia VineyardsHailing from the Pisoni family that helped put Santa Lucia Highlands on the winemaking map in California, Jeff Pisoni shares the story of his family's relationship with farming and the development of Gary's, Pisoni, and Soberanes, which supply grapes to numerous top end wineries across the state. Recounting clandestine attempts his father, Gary Pisoni, undertook to find water on the family ranch, Jeff shares how he and his brother, Mark Pisoni, grew up on the farm and now split the work with Mark managing vineyards and Jeff in charge of winemaking. Jeff describes some of the challenges of growing Pi...
2017-08-091h 08
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine055: Mark Porembsky - Zeitgeist Cellars and Anomaly VineyardsIn the basement of the world's cutest micro-winery, I met with Mark Porembsky to talk about his work there making not only the wine for Anomaly Vineyards, but also for his own brand, Zeitgeist Cellars. Our conversation covers: Mark's favorite winemaking tool The mentors that Mark had when learning to make wine How Mark and his wife, also a winemaker, harness "creative conflict" in their blending process How subtlety and complexity have evolved to be hallmarks of the Zeitgeist wines The origins of Anomaly Vineyards How Mark uses analytical tools such as tannin assays to inform hi...
2017-06-271h 21
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine054: Mike and Randy Dunn - Dunn Vineyards and Retro CellarsThree years after my first podcast with Mike Dunn, he helped me rope Randy Dunn into a podcast so that we could learn more about old-school Napa winemaking and the stories from a place that had far less glitz than exists today. Not one to seek the spotlight, Randy has consistently turned out iconic mountain Cabernets, which have brought the spotlight up to their otherwise quiet ranch on Howell Mountain since the 70's. Mike and Randy count their harvests together in decades, not years. There are two reasons this turned out to be a great podcast. First, Rand...
2017-06-221h 52
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine051: Garrett Buckland Organic Farming DemystifiedViticulturist and vineyard guru, Garrett Buckland, returns to the Inside Winemaking Podcast to discuss organic farming as it applies to winegrapes. Garrett has a wealth of vineyard experience, having spent his entire life farming grapes in Napa. He is one of the rare farming gems who also understands winemaking and is immersed in the creation of some of Napa Valley's leading wines. We spend the majority of the podcast discussing my questions about the actual vineyard practices that are employed for organic, conventional, and sustainable winegrowing. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Garrett's first appearance on I...
2017-05-161h 50Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine050: Tegan Passalacqua - Turley and Sandlands"California terrior through the lens of Zinfandel." As a winemaker sourcing Zinfandel vineyards, from 12 counties throughout California Tegan Passalacqua has an unrivaled view of this grape's potential in his role at Turley Wine Cellars. Tegan and his wife also have their own small brand, Sandlands Wines, which is often known for its Chenin blanc, but is also producing lesser-known varieties such as Trousseau noir. In this episode of The Inside Winemaking Podcast Tegan and I discuss: Why Zinfandel is particularly well-suited to California throughout its winemaking history before refrigeration The unique resilience that Zinfandel vines have in tolerating vir...
2017-05-032h 06
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine049: Maayan Koschitzky - Israel and NapaSpanning wine regions in Israel, California, Walla Walla, and Chile winemaker, Maayan Koschitzky, has accumulated more winemaking experience in ten years than many enologists would in an entire career. Our conversation in this episode explores the practices of Kosher winemaking, especially from Maayan's early career in Israel. After moving the the US to take winery jobs at Screaming Eagle and Dalla Valle Vineyards, Maayan moved into his current position as Director of Winemaking at Atelier Melka, working with Philippe Melka. This episode is full of great technical discussion of winemaking both in the vineyard and winery. LINKS AND...
2017-04-201h 23
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine048: Q&A Episode with JimIn this episode I take questions submitted from listeners and give my best advice. Winemaking is like cooking in that there is rarely a discreet best answer, so each response is to be taken with a grain of salt. There's more than one way to ferment a grape. When appropriate I explain how you might scale up or down given the size of winery involved. Questions in this episode about how to make wine cover: the use of SO2, winemaking in Texas, nutritional strategies for native fermentation management, red-wine color extraction, the myths and realities of decanting wines, how dry y...
2017-04-061h 01Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine047: Tyler Thomas Solo EpisodeTyler Thomas, who is the director of winemaking at Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyards, was the guest on the very popular Episode: 35 of The Inside Winemaking Podcast. In this episode Tyler returns in a solo format to give color to his thoughts on what it means to be a winemaker and then results from some of the vineyard and winery trials that he has taken on. There are numerous academic studies of how yield affects wine quality, but Tyler's trials with Pinot Noir might surprise you. How about the importance of pumpovers? Perhaps there is a task with a high...
2017-03-1447 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine046: Tom RinaldiTom Rinaldi I had the privilege to sit down and talk with one of my professional heroes, one of the most requested winemakers for this podcast, Tom Rinaldi. After a long career including building the Duckhorn brand from the ground starting in 1978, Tom then went on to launch and direct the Provenance and Hewitt brands with the Chalone group. Tom is now retired from full-time work, but continues to consult on small winemaking projects in Napa and Washington state. Our conversation ranges from what Napa looked like four decades ago, to advice Tom gives for young winemakers.
2017-03-101h 21
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine045: Ann Reynolds The Story of a Wine LabelANN REYNOLDS, THE INSIDE STORY OF A WINE LABEL This episode features author, Ann Reynolds, and her book The Inside Story of a Wine Label. Ann's business, Wine Compliance Alliance, is focused resource on navigating the sea of the TTB's federal regulations for everything from grapes to bottling. Ann's book details all of the regulated items on a wine label from brand name, alcohol content, to the specific nuances of appellation and the items that are not required on a wine label. After years involved with wineries large and small, I learned that even I was not fully a...
2017-02-271h 31
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine043: Austin Peterson, Ovid Napa ValleyAustin Peterson decided that he wanted to become a winemaker his father, also a winemaker, tried talking him out of it. Winemaking may not be the most lucrative career, but it is rife with people choosing passion over payment. Austin, now winemaker at Ovid Vineyards in Napa’s Pritchard Hill, brings a relentless passion to the vineyard and winemaking processes at Ovid Vineyards. Austin and the rest of the Ovid team might have one of the most spectacular daily commutes. Resting above the main valley of Napa Ovid is situated on Pritchard Hill perched on its western slope...
2017-01-251h 16
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine042: Robert Hunt, Anderson's Conn ValleyFrom experiments with co-fermentation, harvest timing, and shade v. sun-side canopies Robert Hunt has a contagious curiosity for the endless pursuit of refining his technical approaches to winemaking. In 2016 Anderson's Conn Valley lost its founder, Gus Anderson, and thus I asked Robert to describe the founding of stories of the vineyard and subsequent winery. Our conversation in this episode covers topics from estate winemaking and its gritty details, what a good winery lab job looks like, to the lessons of selective harvesting Robert learned from winemaking mentors. Make sure to catch the final question where Robert discusses the fantasy wine...
2017-01-121h 14
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine039: THE WILSON FOREIGNER TEAMA friendship that spans the divide between California and The Cape in South Africa has manifest in the partnership that is the talented viticultural and winemaking prowess behind Wilson Foreigner. After working the 2004 harvest together in South Africa, Dave Wilson and Chris Alheit, remained friends as they both gained experience working at some of the most prestigious vineyard and winery estates throughout the world. In 2015 they produced a Valdigue from Rancho Chimiles, Dave's family's home vineyard in Napa, and also an Albarino from the Rorick Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills. The Wilson Foreigner wines have a clearly delineated style, whi...
2016-09-271h 21
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine038: Aaron Miller from Plumpjack WineryAfter working among some of the top wineries in Napa, Aaron Miller took over the helm as winemaker for Plumpjack Winery in 2012. Plumpjack sits on some of the most valuable real estate in the Napa Valley, with the estate vineyard planted in the iron-red soils of Oakville's eastern edge. In this episode Aaron tells the story of Plumpjack and its relation to its sister wineries Cade Winery and Odette Estate, also operated by the Plumpjack Group. Each of the three wineries has been created to express the unique qualities of its estate vineyard, each in a different district of Nap...
2016-09-091h 08
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wine014: Guest Post - Zeke Neeley on Sulfur in WinemakingAt my request Zeke Neeley, who you may remember from Episode 2: Champagne, Cucumbers, and Estate Winemaking..., to come back and record a solo post about something he is well-versed, the use of Sulfur in winemaking.
In 15 minutes Zeke lays out the historical use of sulfur, specifically sulfur-dioxide (SO2), some of the common misconceptions it has had publicly, it's role with bacteria and yeast, the paradox of not using it, and his own personal opinions on the best use of SO2 for commercial winemaking.
Like cooks in a kitchen, all winemakers have different approaches to the use...
2015-03-2017 min
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineOverview with Jim DuaneThis initial episode lays out what you can expect from the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Host Jim Duane covers the show's intent, it's format, Jim's qualifications as a winemaker, his background, and the inspiration for creating the Podcast.
2014-08-0409 min