Bud Break
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWelcome 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 MBExplore 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 MBJoin 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 MBWinemaker 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin 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 MBJoin Master Sommelier Michael Jordan as he interviews WillaKenzie Winemaker Erik Kramer on all things Oregon.