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Wine is a very important part of the meal for many. I enjoy living in northern California and consider Sonoma and Napa Valleys to be ground zero for some of the greatest vineyards on the planet! when adding local produce and great chefs...it doesn't get any better!Please check out my features and click on the links at the bottom of most.You can join us for an audio feature with some of the greatest winemakers,chefs and resorts.All music on the features is my original playing and writing!ENJOY!

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Daryl Groom/One of The Best Winemakers on The Planet/Zinfandel feature

February 21, 2024 20:36

Wehave another great audio feature for you all today!daryl Groom Will join me as we open his great Zinfandel.First we look at his website and fill you in on his great career in the winemaking industry. Daryl Groom has been involved in the wine industry in both the USA and Australia for more than 30 years. Currently he is engaged in a number of wine- related projects in both countries. He is the Owner/ Winemaker for Groom Wines in Australia, a very successful ultra premium brand ...

Groom Wines.com/Daryl Groom/ Winemaker/Rock Star/Localwinemaker

February 20, 2024 23:23

We have a treat for you! I recently sat down with Daryl Groom,and opened three of his wines.Truly a Pleasure to talk with this world class winemaker. First we will look at his recent press and a little from his website)(groomwines.com) and on the wines to be featured. Prior to his current ventures, Daryl was Senior Winemaker for Penfolds in Australia where he oversaw the making of Penfolds famed red wine, Grange. He was the Executive Winemaker for Peak Wines International th...

karamariewines.com/Ra Ra Wine Co./Kara Groom/Sonoma County Wine country Excursion

February 20, 2024 21:43

Today we will try three new wines from Ra Ra Wine Co. Healdsburg California is trulu a wine hub now,offering great wines from many different wine regions surounding this great little town. I met this amazing lady at Valette Healdsburg,and now will enjoy this great story and adventure with her great wines. We will look at the webiste,and tasting notes,but first,a little back ground. Kara Marie Wines began in 2018 with a passion for great wine made in a lively, fruit forward style. 100 cases...

Karamariewines.com/ Kara Groom/ Sonoma Wine Country Excursion/ Ra Ra Wine Co.

February 20, 2024 21:08

Today we will try three new wines from Ra Ra Wine Co. Healdsburg California is trulu a wine hub now,offering great wines from many different wine regions surounding this great little town. I met this amazing lady at Valette Healdsburg,and now will enjoy this great story and adventure with her great wines. We will look at the webiste,and tasting notes,but first,a little back ground. Kara Marie Wines began in 2018 with a passion for great wine made in a lively, fruit forward style. 100 cases...

Dry Creek Vineyard/Don Wallace/All I want for Christmas is my 3 front Zins From Dry Creek Vineyard

December 18, 2023 17:42

Yes it's that time of year!I love it! Today we have a great new feature with Don Wallace and plenty of single vineyard Zinfandels really and opened.First let's look at their website,and the tasting notes on our featured Zinfandels from Dry Creek Vineyard. 2020 Wallace Ranch Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Winemaker Notes: Our Wallace Ranch Zinfandel is a shining example of the preservation of iconic old vine Zinfandel. This incredible vineyard is on the home property of Proprietors K...

Dry Creek Vineyard /Don Wallace/ Holiday Wines/2020 Spencer's Hill Petite Sirah/ANd The Historic Blocks Zinfandel

December 15, 2023 20:17

We have two perfect wines for your holiday feast!Are you ready. First the 2020 Spencer's Hill Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley Winemaker Notes: The Petite Sirah varietal has traditionally played an important role in producing our world-class Zinfandel wines. In certain vintages, we decide to bottle a small amount of Petite Sirah to more fully express this incredible variety. From the first moments of airing, this Petite Sirah exudes aromas of blackberry and ripe plum with nuances of nutme...

Dry Creek Vineyard/Don Wallace/2020 Vintage/Red Wines

December 14, 2023 19:45

I recently traveled into the Dry Creek Valley and sat down with Don Wallace,at Dry Creek Vineyard. We did new features on some of the amazing red wines. Today we have three wines .We will start with the Pinot Noir. Winemaker Notes: The Russian River Valley is perhaps the finest region for growing world-class Pinot Noir in all of California. The coastal climate is ideal with daily heating and cooling cycles that create the perfect conditions to cultivate this delicate grape. We...

Dinner at The Matheson/Dry Creek Vineyard/ Don Wallace

October 11, 2023 16:42

recently Don Wallace and I enjoyed four courses at the Matheson in Healdsburg. It's always a great time when Don Wallace and I get together. We have 4 wines and 4 courses to share with you today. First let's look at the tasting notes and the great websites of Dry Creek Vineyard and The Matheson. Open Tuesday through Sunday at 5:00 PM. Bar Open at 4pm. A Love Letter to Sonoma County Our menu is a modern ode to Healdsburg’s micro-seasonal ingredients, exploring the possibiliti...

Dry Creek Vineyard /Valette Healdsburg/ Dinner With Don Wallace

May 18, 2023 18:10

Recently Don Wallace and I got together and recorded many great feature on the wines of Dry Creek Vineyard. We have decided to meet at the great local restaurant and pair up some of these incredible wines with the world class menu from Valette Healdsburg. Valette was born from two brothers’ lifelong dream of creating a unique dining experience in our hometown of Healdsburg. Our goal is to provide a canvas for local farmers, winemakers and artisans to showcase their crafts. ...

2019 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley /Don Wallace features/ finewinesproductions.com

May 11, 2023 16:09

We have another amazing feature with Don Wallace and Dry Creek Vineyard! This wine is even older than I am...well, the vines are... A beautiful vineyard and indeed a world class Zinfandel. We always look at the tasting notes and other information from their great website. drycreekvineyard.com Winemaker Notes: Planted in the late 1800s, Beeson Ranch is one of Dry Creek Valley’s oldest and most prized vineyards. The old gnarled vines, first planted by Italian immigrants, provide us wit...

2019 Meritage Benchland/ Dry Creek Valley/ Dry Creek Vineyard/ Feature with Don Wallace

May 10, 2023 18:38

Dry Creek Valley has been one of my favorite grape growing regions since my arrival in California. The wines are world class,and Dry Creek Vineyard has led the way over the course of many decades.Our feature today is the 2019 Benchland Meritage from Dry Creek Vineyard. We will look at the winemaker's tasting notes,and other great information on their website. drycreekvineyard.com Winemaker Notes: This exquisite Meritage was inspired by our decades of working with Bordeaux varietals plan...

2019 Endeavour Cabernet Sauvignon/ Dry Creek Vineyard/Feature With Don Wallace/finewinesproductions.com

May 09, 2023 19:42

We have reached for the stars with this wine! The 2019 Endeavour is our feature today,and how lucky we are! We will look at the tasting notes and other pieces of the puzzle to give you a great insight into the making of this incredible wine.please go to their website....drycreekvineyard.com Winemaker Notes: Located in the Lytton Springs district of Dry Creek Valley, our estate Endeavour Vineyard is the vision of the second generation to grow Cabernet Sauvignon that equals the finest of any...

The Mariner2019/ From Dry Creek Vineyard/Of Course! Don Wallace Features

May 08, 2023 22:32

This is a very interesting feature with Don Wallace. We have covered many of the incredible wines from Dry Creek vineyard,and now movew into The Mariner 2019 from Dry Creek Valley. As we always do we will check out the tasting notes and idems of interst from the website of this world class winery. drycreekvineyard.com. Winemaker Notes: The Mariner is a powerful, yet elegant Meritage made in the tradition of some of the world’s greatest Bordeaux blends. We call this proprietary blend...

2019 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon/ Dry Creek Vineyard/ Discussion with Don Wallace

May 05, 2023 18:22

Today we will enjoy a wine from the 2019 vintage. We are opening the Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley 92 Points, Best Buy – Wine & Spirits 92 Points, Best Buy – Wine & Spirits Winemaker Notes: The Dry Creek Valley is an undiscovered gem, producing some of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in California. Primarily known for Zinfandel, the valley has almost as muchfrom Dry Creek Vineyard. Don Wallace and I opened this win,following the Cabernet franc,and...

Dry Creek Vineyard Cab Franc/Great Wines from The Dry Creek Valley/Don Wallace

May 04, 2023 19:21

Recently I met with Don Wallace and we enjoyed a great tasting of many of Dry Creek Vineyard's best wines. Today we are opening and discussing a great favorite of mine...the 2019 Cabernet Franc Dry Crrek Valley. We will include first the tasting notes from their amazing website...drycreekvineyard.com. 2019 Cabernet Franc Dry Creek Valley Winemaker Notes: Cabernet Franc may have origins entrenched in Bordeaux, but it has a home here in California's Dry Creek Valley as well. We find that this...

Dry Creek Vineyard/ 2019 Historic Blocks Zinfandel/2020Old Vines Zinfandel/Dry Creek Valley /Features with Don Wallace

May 03, 2023 19:56

Today we have opened two of my favorite wines from Dry Creek Vineyard. I'm very excited to share these new features with you! We will also explore the tasting notes on these wines, from drycreekvineyard.com. we will start with the 2019 Historic Blocks Zinfandel. This wine is a small lot, world class wine and truly is one of the best I have ever tasted. The Historic Blocks Zinfandel is a tribute to the legacy vineyards of Dry Creek Valley and our family winery’s enduring commitment to preser...

Dry Creek Vineyard/ Don Wallace/2022 Petite Zin Rose /2021 Heritage Vines Zinfandel

May 03, 2023 19:33

Recently I traveled into the Dry Creek Valley,and visited with Mr.Don Wallace. We opened and tasted many great wines from Dry Creek Vineyard.In this feature we will explore drycreekvineyard.com,and share the tasting notes of our two featured wines. The first wine is the 2022 Petite Zin Rosa/Dry Creek Valley. This delicious wine was crafted, first and foremost, from our love of Zinfandel, and is perfect for warm summer days. We allow the juice just enough time with the skins to gather som...

Balletto Vineyards And Winery/ Anthony Beckman/Wine of the Week/Sav Blanc

May 02, 2023 22:26

We are now featuring a great wine from Balletto vineyards and Winery each week. This week we have opened the long awaited new vintage of their Sav Blanc. Recently Anthony Beckman and I enjoy some great dishes with these wines ,at valette Healdsburg. A dry, crisp and lovely expression of Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is underestimated and elegant with a driving acidity that's quenched by a generous and surprisingly lush mid-palate that brings a tense, perfect balance to this wine. The...

Dry Creek Vineyard/ Don Wallace/ Sauvignon Blanc2022 Dry Creek Valley/2021 The Mariness

April 27, 2023 18:20

Don Wallace and I recently got together and tasted these two great wines from Dry Creek Vineyard. In this feature we will tell you about these two wines,and explore the tasting notes from Drycreekvineyard.com. 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek ValleyWinemaker Notes: This delicious Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc reflects the vision of the second generation. Crafted from several distinct vineyard sites, this new blend incorporates Sauvignon Musqué and Sauvignon Gris clones for a...

/ Sauvignon Blanc2022 Dry Creek Valley/2021 The Mariness/ New Vintages of these great Wines/Don Wallace/Dry Creek Vineyard

April 27, 2023 18:20

Don Wallace and I recently got together and tasted these two great wines from Dry Creek Vineyard. We opened the new vintages of these white wines,just in time for the holidays. My pick for Thanksgiving ,by the way! Please click on the links below to join Don Walalce and I as we discuss the last two vintages of these amazing wines. In this feature we will tell you about these two wines,and explore the tasting notes from Drycreekvineyard.com. 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Vall...

Dry Creek Vineyard And Valette Healdsburg/ Tonight We enjoy the Best Of The Best/

April 26, 2023 18:42

Last week Don Wallace and I joined forces at Valette Healdsburg. We matched many of his wines with the world class cuisine of Valette Healdsburg! In this feature we will have two features. First we will tell you of the great wines of Dry Creek Vineyard and also ad a second feature of the food and wine pairing of our first course. Our first two wines are the 2021 Dry Chenin Blanc and the 2022 Fume Blanc. Dry Creek Vineyard has been producing the Dry Chenin Clarksburg since 1972,and we matched ...

Don Wallace/2021 Dry Chenin Blanc/2022 Fume Blanc/New Vintages and Perfect wines for Thanksgiving/Dry Creek Vineyard White Wines

April 24, 2023 19:52

I traveled into the Dry Creek Valley recently,and visited with Mr. Don Wallace. Please click on the links below and listen to the new features on the new vintage of these great wines from dry Creek vineyard as we opened the new vintages of these wines. Just in time for the holidays.Don and I talked about many of his great wines that are produced by Dry Creek Vineyard. In this feature we will check out the tasting notes and history from their great website,and have completed an audio feature ...

The Wines Of Dry Creek Vineyard/ Don Wallace/2021 Dry Chenin Blanc/2022 Fume Blanc

April 24, 2023 19:52

i traveled into the Dry Creek Valley recently,and visited with Mr. Don Wallace. Don and I talked about many of his great wines that are produced by Dry Creek Vineyard. In this feature we will check out the tasting notes and history from their great website,and have completed an audio feature which you can listen to with the link below. We will start with a look at the great history of this Dry Creek Valley winery. The story of Dry Creek Vineyard and the Stare Wal...

Davis Bynum and Rodney Strong Vineyards/ new Features/ Are You Hungry?

February 02, 2023 18:32

We have three great new features. We will look at the great website and click on the links at the bottom of this page,and join us with these great new features. We have our first feature with the wines of Davis Bynum. These wines are incredible and the fruit sourcing is amazing. The first to produce single vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir in 1973, Davis Bynum was instrumental in bringing the prestige to Russian River Valley vineyards, still acclaimed as one of Cal...

Joesph J. Wagner/ Great wines From Northern California/ Valette Healdsburg/the Best Of The Best

December 22, 2022 18:42

We have enjoyed these amazing wines from Copper Cane and winemaker Joesph J. Wagner. We have two more features with these wines and the cuisine of Valette Healdsburg. We will check out their website and tasting notes and then pair the wines with great dishes from the menu of Valette Healdsburg. With a focus on innovation and genuine craftsmanship, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions houses a collection of brands that are crafted to offer a touch of luxury for everyday indulgence. The cu...

Copper Cane Wines and Provisions/Joesph J.Wagner/Winemaker/Valette Healdsburg/ Dream pairings from California Wine Country

December 22, 2022 00:37

Recently I was introduced to the wines of Copper Cane and Joesph J. Wagner. After visiting their warehouse, I have done features with Valette Healdsburg with these great California wines. In this feature we will open two of these wines and look at the websites to give you insight into the world class wines we have here. We have featured Valette Healdsburg, many times recently and feel this is a great match of world class wines and cuisine. first let's look at the tasting notes from the winema...

Rodney Strong Vineyards /Davis Bynum/Dinner at The Matheson

November 17, 2022 18:57

We have arrived at The Matheson.A great new restaurant in Healdsburg,California. Chef Valette's kitchen is a place of creative collaboration. The menu is an ever-changing reflection of our micro-season’s offerings. Prepared with finesse, each dish celebrates the land and the moment. Chef Matt Brimer’s menu is a modern ode to Healdsburg’s micro-seasonal ingredients, exploring the possibilities of a locally foraged fungi from a secret stand on the slopes of ro...

Great Wines of Sonoma County/ Balleto Vineyards and Winery /Valette Healdsburg

September 22, 2022 16:24

We have enjoyed many great wines recently with Valette Healdsburg. Today we have two great red wines and Harry Byran will pour these wines for us. First let's check out the tasting notes on these great wines from Balletto Vineyards and Winery. Founder and owner John Balletto started the business after the untimely death of his father in 1977. At the age of 17, when the family needed him the most, he put their needs before his own and relinquished several college athletic sc...

Valette Healdsburg/ Rowen Red Blend /Rodney Strong Vineyards and Winery

September 20, 2022 19:49

we have two great wines today and have decided to drive down to Valette Healdsburg.Harry Bryan has joined us and we will enjoy a couple amazing pairings with the wines of Rodney Strong Vineyards. First we will check out the tasting notes on the wines and then please joinus by clicking on the links at the bottom of this feature. You will then join us for two great audio features! The 2017 ROWEN red blend is a lush and elegant wine consisting of wonderful high eleva...

Guiso Latin Fusion/Chef Carlos/ Rodney Strong Vineyards/ Balletto Vineyards and Winery

September 19, 2022 00:20

Today we will enjoy the cuisine of Chef carlos at Guiso latin Fusion! Let's check out the tasting notes on our two feature wines and then enjoy Chef Carlos's Pairing off his great menu! Our first wine is the Old Vine Zinfandel from Rodney strong Vineyards! Fresh, bright berry fruit form our heritage Russian River vineyard, combined with the ripe, peppery jam from our Alexander Valley and Dry Creek vineyards, make for a wonderful diversity of flavor, showcasing the best that Zinfandel can of...

Guiso Latin Fusion/ Balletto Vineyards/ Davis Bynum Vineyards/Feed Doc

September 02, 2022 18:16

We have great new features with chef Carlos at Guiso Latin fusion! We will feature a great single vineyard Pinot Noir from Balletto Vineyards and Winery. We will start with the amazing Sav Blanc from Davis Bynum. Let's check out the tasting notes on these two wines and enjoy this great food and wine pairing with Chef Carlos. First let's look at the tasting notes for the BCD Pinot Noir. Bright and dark simultaneously, with mocha and earth aromas playing off fresh cherries. It has a wide an...

Rodney Strong Vineyards/ Valette Healdsburg/ Sonoma County Red Wines

June 09, 2022 19:13

We have enjoyed many courses at Valette Healdsburg,and we are not done yet! harry Bryan has joined us and we have opened the Big red wines . We also have an extra feature on the single vineyard wines from Rodney Strong Vineyards. We will look into the tasting notes on these wines and then enjoy another course or three.... First we have opened the Reserve Malbec and Reserve Cabernet. Our Reserve wines are the result of a careful blend of individual lots from met...

Summer Evening in Sonoma Wine Country/ Greg Morthole/Winemaker/Rodney Strong/Davis Bynum

June 08, 2022 00:38

Recently Greg Joined me at Valette Healdsburg for many different courses and wines. We opened the great wines of Rodney Strong Vineyards and Davis Bynum. We have two great features...AGAIN,as the dishes just kept coming...,and quite frankly...Disappearing ! Harry Bryan joined the party as we closed the restaurant a couple nights in a row! First I will tell you about a couple of the wines and a few words of the great restaurant known as Valette Healdsburg. We have told you of the amazing Sav B...

Dinner At Valette Healdsburg/Harry Bryan/ Katie O'Connor/Caviar

June 01, 2022 19:28

Tonight we are honored to be joined by a number of great people.We will learn of Caviar and great food and wine at Valette Healdsburg. We have two new features and a few more to follow shortly. Greg Morthole has joined us and brought a number of great wines. We are honred to also feature Katie O'Connor and learn more about Caviar. Harry Bryan greets us and welcomes us to the great Valette Healdsburg. Please click on the audio links at the bottom of this feature,and we did save you a seat! ...

Sonoma County Wines With Rodney Strong Vineyards

April 14, 2022 21:37

We have been busy!! I have traveling into the town of Healdsburg and recently enjoyed some time with wine maker Greg Morthole at Rodney Strong Vineyards! We have three great new features to share with you and will cover the Pinot Noirs ,Malbecs and a few surprises.Let's check out the website and a few notes on a couple of the wines.We have three new links and please click on the links at the bottom of this feature and join Grag and I as we taste our way thru the great wines of Rodney Strong V...

Spring In Northern California/ The Wines Of Rodney Strong Vineyards

April 14, 2022 19:53

Recently I visited Greg Morthole at Rodney Strong Vineyards. We first opened a number of Sav Blanc. Beautiful wines and true expression of this amazing grape. We will look at their website first and learn more about these wines and then invite you to share a glass or two of these wines,as we enjoy our new audio feature with winemaker Greg Morthole. We also will open the SB from Davis Bynum. Started in 1959 by Sonoma County pioneer Rod Strong and led by the Klein family si...

Valette Healdsburg and A. Rafanelli Winery/ The Best Of The Best/Healdsburg,Ca.

April 05, 2022 17:26

Wehave a great new feature for you! I love the cuisine and staff of Valette and sat down with GM Harry Bryan recently.We will feature the menu of this great restaurant along with the wines of A. Rafanelli Winery. First let's take a look at the websites and then click on the links at the end of the feature.With this you can enjoy the audio features of these two great local superstars. first let's take a look at our wine features. A Dry Creek Family Tradition, A. Rafanelli Winery ! Since the e...

Willi's Seafood And Raw Bar/A. Rafanelli Winery/ Healdburg's Best Partners

February 09, 2022 02:18

We have been enjoying a beautiful day in Healdsburg! We have great new features with Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar,featuring the wines of A. Rafanelli. We will check out the tasting notes and websites,and then enjoy great new audio features. Four generations as growers and producers of fine wine, our family is proud to continue in the same winemaking and farming traditions as the founding generation. We continue to work passionately as stewards of the land with sustain...

Bucher Pinot Noirs/ Great Food and Wine/Healdsburg,Ca.

November 20, 2021 01:46

Another beautiful evening in Healdsburg,in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country!Tonight we will visit Valette Healdsburg and the Dry Creek Kitchen with John and Diane Bucher.First let's check out their website and learn about tonight's feature wines.Two great Pinot Noirs. The Bucher Vineyard 2018 Pinot Noir. Fragrant aromatics fill the glass with dark tones of red fruit, violets and subtle earth notes. The palate, bathed with vibrant acidity, reveals bright black raspberry...

Dustin Valette and Tony Lombardi/ great Food and Wine in the great town of Healdsburg/Part Two

September 10, 2021 17:34

Click on the link and enjoy more great food and Wine Cheers! Click here and join us as we enjoy great food and wine .

Valette Healdsburg/The Matheson/Dustin Valette/World Class Healdsburg Restaurants

September 10, 2021 17:27

We have recently sat down with Dustin Valette and paired great dishes with the wines of Lombardi Wines.Tony Lombardi and I were spellbound listening to chef'sgreat suggestions of these dishes to pair with Tony Lombardi's incredible wines The dream of Valette began nearly two decades ago between two brothers. While enjoying a glass of wine on their father's porch overlooking the beautiful Alexander Valley vineyards of Sonoma County, Dustin Valette and Aaron Garzin...

A.Rafanelli Winery/Healdsburg, California/Stars of the local Healdsburg,and Dry Creek Area

August 30, 2021 21:26

I recently traveled out into the beautiful Dry creek region and Did new features with A. Rafanelli.I love these wines and in fact this family they producelimited supplies of the great wines from Dry Creek Valley. We have three features today! Four generations as growers and producers of fine wine, our family is proud to continue in the same winemaking and farming traditions as the founding generation. We continue to work passionately as stewards of the land with sustainable ...

Bucher Wines/ Russian River Valley Fruit/The Best Of The Best!

August 30, 2021 21:04

After graduating from UC Davis in 1984, John Bucher returned to Healdsburg to manage the family dairy operation, Bucher Farms, eventually transitioning the herd to an organic dairy farm. John continued on his parent’s path of growing the dairy herd, while also looking for opportunities to diversify to higher-value crops to stay economically sustainable. In 1997, after two years of researching wine grape varietals, analyzing soils, and talking to neighboring grape growers, John planted the fi...

Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar/ Lombardi Wines/Healdsburg at It's Best

August 30, 2021 20:46

Recently I visited Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar.Tony Lombardi met me at the restaurant,and GM Nick joines us as we paired Tony's Wines with Willi's amazing menu. I visit Willi's often and love the staff and all the great idems on this great menu.We have four new features and at the bottom of this feature are links so you can click on each link and join us as we enjoy the beautiful Lombardi Wines with suggestions from Nick.Nick has been with Stark's Restaurants for many years and has great know...

La Gare Patio / Balletto Wines/ Winemaker Anthony Beckman

June 05, 2021 17:41

A beautiful early summer evening and we are enjoying patio dinning at La Gare French Restaurant.We have three great new features with Anthony Beckman.We will look at the tasting notes of each wine and then click on the links at the bottom of this feature,and join us as we discuss each wine. first we open the new vintage of the 2015 Brut Sparkling wine. a great wine,and the new vintage is amazing! 2015 Sparkling Brut Rosé The coral color sets the stage, and t...

Lombardi Wines/Tony Lombardi/Sonoma County Wines

May 13, 2021 16:14

Today we have four great wines to tell you about! The wines of Tony Lomabrdi.we also have great new audio features on these wines.We will visit their website and share some of the notes and history of these amazing Sonoma County wines. We will start with the Sonoma coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir,after we tell you about the history of this great label. Are you ready? Founded in 2013, Tony & Christine Lombardi began a passion project that honors a rich family history of wine, food and tradit...

Picture Yourself(If You will) In Front Of The Secret Door/ Donald Patz

March 05, 2021 01:58 - 2.56 MB

Of course you want to seek out the key to the lock of the secret door?INDEED! first Let's introduce you to a fabled vintner From Napa Valley and Sonoma ,Mr.Donald Patz! We have the amazing bottle of the Cabernet in front of us, What is the Secret Inside The Secret Door in Napa Valley’s Wine Country? March 19, 2018 · by Amy Lieberfarb · I bet it’s wine. He is well known for opening one of California’s most hig...

Maritana Vineyards/Donald Patz /Three World Class Chardonnays

March 05, 2021 01:57 - 6.79 MB

We have been enjoying the great new wines from Mr. Donald Patz,and today we will visit with Donald and open three amazing Chardonnays. First a little on this new label and then we will invite you to shar a glass of wine with us as we listen to this great new feature. A new (2017) and exciting producer of Russian River Valley Chardonnay and Pinot Noir under the direction of longtime vintner Donald Patz. His three-decade ass...

Don Wallace/Dry Creek Vineyard/Single Vineyard Zinfandels

March 05, 2021 01:57 - 4.73 MB

Recently I sat down with Don Wallace and discussed the wines of Dry Creek Vineyard.I'm very impressed with this winery.They have always been a force from this region but now lead the way in their production of Zinfandel. They have a very impressive program in place to rejuvenate their production of this grape and the prove is in the bottle.Today we will look at the tasting notes of a few single vineyard Zinfandels,and look into the history of this incredible force from Dry Creek growing regi...

Reserve Wines From Rodney Strong Vineyards/Greg Morthole

March 05, 2021 01:56 - 5.62 MB

As we enjoy this great holiday weekend,May I suggest three great reserve wines from Rodney Strong Vineyards. Raised in Sacramento, Greg Morthole attended the University of Wyoming, where he earned a B.S. in Natural Sciences. He entered the wine industry as a Laboratory Analyst at Vinquiry in Windsor, California, then moved to Chalk Hill Winery in 2003 to become an Enologist. Greg joined the Rodney Strong Vineyards team in 2005, when he accepted a position as ...