Flirting with Autumn, this years harvest takes place on a cloud covered pre-dawn morning at Ehlers Estate. VIDEO INTERVIEW "Before this last heatwave, we had a completely different crop out there." ~ Kevin Morrisey, Winemaker & GM, Ehlers EstateHarvest at Ehlers Estate. Tuning in ...
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From Israel to Napa Valley, to Atelier Melka’s Maayan Koschitzky {VIDEO}
As the head of winemaking at Atelier Phillipe Melka, winemaker Maayan Koschitzky knows how to make exceptional wine. He's worked with top winemakers in the most coveted regions of the world. {Video Interview} My main focus here is Atelier Melka. What we do is make great wines and ...
Drew Barrymore on Winemaking and Rosé
Drew Barrymore. Girl next door. Producer. Actress. Now you can add Vintner.I’m in Monterey, California by request. An interview with Drew Barrymore. Yes, that Drew Barrymore. I accept this assignment with a rush of excitement, and butterflies. Oh, there was vetting. A list of potential ...
Quilt: A New Wine and The Very Fabric of Joe Wagner
VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH JOE WAGNER OF COPPER CANE Joe Wagner is no stranger to the wine business. He grew up in it. Grandson of the founder of Caymus Vineyards, he's watched every aspect of winemaking. From farming to the business of wine since he could walk.Today I am meeting with Wagner at ...
The Mastery of Luxury : Winemaker Julie Lumgair
We're walking in the Rutherford Dust. It's a region of Napa Valley, and it's the nickname for the AVA of Rutherford. It's known as Rutherford Dust because in the summer it is so hot and dry there. The earth dries up like a snail in the Sahara. There is even a group winemakers & vintners of this ...
Celebrating Change for Women Chefs
James Beard Foundation Helps Change the Game for Women Chefs & Restaurateurs {Video Interviews} Women Chefs & Restaurateurs have many of the same challenges that plague women in other industries.The numbers of women in the kitchen in the major leadership roles are expanding, yet ...
Summit Lake Vineyards: Vintner Bob Brakesman
A hideaway, high atop Howell Mountain. Summit Lake Vineyards High on top of Howell Mountain, lies a stunning tasting destination. It's richness enhanced by a solitude of quiet and pristine views of much of Pope Valley. This is not one of the posh, pricey settings Napa is known for. This unique ...
The Connecticut Yankee’s Mixologist on a Perfect Irish Coffee
Dive bars or neighborhood bars in San Francisco are one of the best ways to get a vibe for a neighborhood. Today I am with Napa friends in Dogpatch and popped into a random bar looking for a unique experience and a solid Bloody Mary. The Connecticut Yankee is a true historic bar, originally built in ...
Boutique Chic: Handcrafted Artisan Napa Valley Wines
Crosby Roamann, Handcrafted Artisan Napa Valley WinesI am in the Crusher District of Napa Valley. It is in Napa proper, on the fringe of south Napa. This area enjoys a quiet solitude off the much-traveled route of Highway 29. It’s a peaceful destination with a handful of wineries and a ...
Drake White: Love, Grit & Spark
New Album, New Destinations. Drake White is taking his show on the road. Named by Rolling Stone Top 10 Country Artists You Need to Know. Napa is the land of artistic convergence. It is a place where you will run into winemakers, artists, musicians, writers of all genres and the occasional star or ...
