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Bud Break

93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

Welcome to Bud Break where we discuss all things wine with special guests from Jackson Family Wines. You will learn about the winemaking philosophy of the wineries, get special notes about the delicious wines being produced, and hear about the backgrounds of your favorite winemakers.

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Episodes

What’s in a Sustainability Certification?

April 24, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Explore the complicated but fascinating world of 3rd party sustainability certifications with Alex Everson and Ann Wallace. You’ll learn the differences between them, what each requires, how to find out which JFW wines are Certified Sustainable and how to present this important initiative to your buyers.

Identifying Consumer Trends in Sustainability

April 17, 2024 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Join Karen Daenen and Ann Wallace as they discuss how consumers are making more intentional purchases based on a company’s commitment to sustainability, and how to use this information to communicate effectively and authentically with our customers.

Chris Carpenter Interview with SOMM-TV About Napa Valley Organic Certification

April 10, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Winemaker Chris Carpenter recently sat down with SOMM-TV for a fun conversation about our transition to organic farming in Napa Valley, describing the steps and farming practices we deployed to certify more than 480 acres of estate vineyards through CCOF, and why it matters for this world-renowned wine region. We appreciate SOMM-TV for allowing us to rebroadcast this interview on our own podcast.

April is Earth Month!

April 03, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Join JFW Sustainability team members Ann Wallace and Sean Carroll as they discuss the history of the Jackson Family’s commitment to sustainability and the Rooted for Good: Roadmap to 2030 initiatives.

Sultry Syrah: The Industry's Darling

March 29, 2024 15:59 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Join wine educators Mollie Battenhouse, MW, David Reuss, Adv. Somm, and Anna Coumes, CSW as they discuss the industry's favorite grape: Syrah.

Women's History Month Celebration

March 20, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Join wine educators Katie Werthmuller and Anna Coumes as they celebrate Women's History Month at Jackson Family Wines.

Diatom Overview with Winemaker Greg Brewer

March 13, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Join David Reuss, Adv. Somm as he interviews winemaker Greg Brewer on all things Diatom.

Maggy Hawk Winery with Winemaker Sarah Wuethrich

March 07, 2024 23:28 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Join VP of Wine Education, Gilian Handelman as she chats with winemaker Sarah Wuethrich on all things Maggy Hawk Winery.

Sauvignon Blanc Overview: The Core Four

February 26, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB

Join Jackson Family Wine's wine educators as they review our core four Sauvignon Blancs.

Wine Club Dinner Overview

February 21, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Join winery ambassadors Katie Werthmuller and Barry Dodds as they chat about how to put on the best wine dinner for a wine club.

Cold Calling Tips and Tricks

February 14, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Join wine educators Wendi Hammond, Anna Coumes, and Mollie Battenhouse, MW as they discuss tips and tricks for cold calling accounts.

Capture Mixdown with Sam Teakle

February 08, 2024 16:33 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Join winery ambassador Craig Ellick as he interviews winemaker Sam Teakle on all things Capture.

Staging Restaurant Events

January 31, 2024 19:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Join winery ambassador and wine educator Katie Werthmuller and Adv. Somm David Reuss as they talk about how to stage the perfect wine dinner.

Vinwood Cellars 2023 Harvest: Setting Records

January 24, 2024 22:46 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Join JFW Wine Educator Pedro Rusk as he interviews Vinwood Winery General Manager Zac Dankbar on the 2023 harvest.

Exploring Alternative Varieties with Ryan Zepaltas

January 17, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Join wine educator Dan Walsh as he interviews Copain winemaker Ryan Zepaltas on alternative varieties and how they're shaping style with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Bountiful Sonoma with Emily Pickral, MS

January 10, 2024 19:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Join Wine Educator Anna Coumes and Master Sommelier as they discuss all things Sonoma County.

A Look Back on 30 Years with Hartford Family

January 03, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Join Master Sommelier and Wine Director of Hartford Family Winery, Nick Hetzel as he interviews the Hartford Family about their 30 years in the Russian River Valley.

Tenuta di Arceno with Pepe Schib, Winery Ambassador

December 13, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Join David Reuss, Adv. Somm as his interviews Tenuta di Arceno winery ambassador Pepe Schib on Tuscan wines.

Cabs and Cuts with Gilian Handelman, VP of Wine Education

December 06, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Join Wine Educator Anna Coumes as she interviews VP of Wine Education, Gilian Handelman, on what makes Cabernet Sauvignon and Beef pairings so special.

La Crema - Best of the Vine with Winery Ambassador Marita Esteva

November 29, 2023 19:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Join Master Sommelier Michael Jordan as he interviews Winery Ambassador Marita Esteva on all things La Crema.

Falconry in the Vineyard with Falconers Dave & Amy Riviera

November 15, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Join the JFW dynamic-duo Wendi and Bill Hammond as they interview Falconers Dave & Amy Riviera on how to utilize falcons in the vineyard.

Freemark Abbey Stories - Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Driver Wines

November 08, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Join Barry Dodds as he takes you through all things Freemark Abbey. Learn stories about Sycamore and Bosche Cabernet Sauvignons as well as Chardonnay.

Wine and Food, with Alex Nichols, WillaKenzie Estate Associate Winemaker

November 01, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

Join Master of Wine Mollie Battenhouse as she interviews Alex Nichols on all things Oregon wine and food.

Harvest 2023 Update with John Azevedo, SVP Vineyard Operations

October 25, 2023 18:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Join wine educator Pedro Rusk as he interviews John Azevedo, SVP Vineyard Operations on Harvest 2023.

Stonestreet and Arrowood Winery Overview with Kristina Shideler, Winemaker

October 18, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Join Winery Ambassador, Craig Ellick, as he interviews Kristina Shideler on all things Stonestreet and Arrowood wineries.

Closing the Sale with Katie Phillips, Craig Ellick, Larry O'Brien, and Barry Dodds

October 11, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Join winery ambassadors Katie Phillips, Craig Ellick, Larry O'Brien and Barry Dodds as they chat on tips and tricks for how to close the sale.

Cambria Winery Overview with Denise Shurtleff, General Manager

October 04, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Join winery ambassador Katie Phillips as she interviews General Manager Denise Shurtleff on all things Cambria Winery.

Freemark Abbey Harvest 2023 with winemaker Kristy Melton

September 27, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Join winery ambassador Barry Dodds as he interviews winemaker Kristy Melton on all things Harvest 2023: Freemark Abbey Winery.

Viticulture in Oregon with Ken Kupperman, VP Vineyard Operations

September 13, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Join Master of Wine Mollie Battenhouse as she interviews Ken Kupperman on all things Jackson Family Wines Oregon.

What Makes a Great Sales Person with Larry O'Brien, MS

September 06, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Join Master Sommelier Larry O'Brien as he runs through what makes a great salesperson.

Harvest 2023 with Scott Welch, Vineyard Director

August 30, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Join wine educator Anna Coumes as she interviews vineyard director Scott Welch on the upcoming 2023 harvest.

Estates Monthly Call with Marcia Torres Forno

August 23, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Join the JFW Estates team as they learn all things Matanzas Creek from winemaker Marcia Torres Forno.

Wine and Cheese Overview with Chef Tracey Shepos-Cenami

August 16, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Join winery ambassador Katie Phillips as she talks with Chef Tracey Shepos-Cenami about all things wine and cheese.

Nielson Winery Overview with Anna Clifford, Winemaker

August 02, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Join winery ambassador Katie Phillips as she interviews Anna Clifford on all things Nielson winery.

Monterey Mixdown with Ben Salazar, Winemaker

July 26, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

Join winery ambassador Wendi Hammond as she interviews winemaker Ben Salazar on his career in the wine industry.

Kendall-Jackson Garden Overview with Tucker Taylor, Director of Culinary Gardens

July 19, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Join SVP of Wine Education, Jann Cotter as she interviews Tucker Taylor, Master Gardener on Kendall-Jackson's culinary and gardening program.

Regenerative Farming with Danny Smith, Vineyard Manager

July 12, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

Join Master of Wine Mollie Battenhouse as she interviews Danny Smith, vineyard manager.

Hartford Winery Vineyard Overview with Tiaan Lordan, Winemaker

July 05, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Join Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel as he interviews winemaker Tiaan Lordan on all things Hartford.

Cambria Winery Overview with Jill Russell, Winemaker

June 28, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Join wine educator Katie Phillips as she interviews winemaker Jill Russell on all things Cambria Winery.

Freemark Abbey Sauvignon Blanc Overview

June 21, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Join Freemark Abbey winery ambassador Barry Dodds and Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel as they dive into Freemark Abbey's Sauvignon Blanc.

Monterey Farming with Scott Quilty, Director of Farming

June 14, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Join winery ambassador Wendi Hammond as she interviews Director of Farming, Scott Quilty on all things Monterey.

Stonestreet Winery interview with Stacy Hornemann, Facility Winemaker

June 08, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Join winery ambassador Craig Ellick as he interviews facility winemaker Stacy Hornemann on all things Stonestreet.

Penner-Ash Winery Overview

June 01, 2023 18:54 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Join Master of Wine Mollie Battenhouse as she interviews Penner-Ash Winemaker Kate Ayres on all things Oregon.

What a Cluster! With Winemaker Greg Brewer

May 24, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Join wine educator Mike Szczesny and winemaker Greg Brewer as they explore what it means to have whole cluster grapes in wine fermentations.

Committed to Sustainability: Electric Tractors

May 17, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Join winery ambassador Wendi Hammond as she interviews SVP of Farming Bill Hammond about JFW's Monterey program and their electric tractor program.

JFW's Oak Story with Elizabeth Douglas, Continuous Improvement

May 10, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Join Master Sommelier Larry O'Brien as he interviews Elizabeth Douglas, Director of Continuous Improvement.

Gran Moraine and Zena Crown Winery Overview with Shane Moore, Winemaker

May 03, 2023 17:43 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Join JFW Wine Educator Mike Szczesny and Winemaker Shane Moore as they dive into the wineries Gran Moraine and Zena Crown.

Copain Winery interview with Ryan Zepaltas, Winemaker

April 26, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Join Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel and Winemaker Ryan Zepaltas as they dive into the style of Copain winery.

Skysill Walla Walla Interview with Gianna Ghilarducci, Winemaker

April 19, 2023 18:31 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Join Wine Educator, Mike Szczesny as he interviews Winemaker Gianna Ghilarducci on Skysill Walla Walla.

WillaKenzie Interview with Erik Kramer, Winemaker

April 12, 2023 19:15 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Join Master Sommelier Michael Jordan as he interviews WillaKenzie Winemaker Erik Kramer on all things Oregon.