The TallMikeWine Podcast
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 41 ratingsIt's a Wine Podcast, but NOT a Podcast all about wine...Meet Mike! He's tall, way into wine, and a former Disc Jockey. This podcast is his life rolled into one fun bundle of wine geekery, relatable conversation, many sips of wine AND laughter. Wine should be fun, right? This podcast tries to be fun. Based out of Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma, California. Yes, THAT Sonoma...wine country!
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Alissa From Down on the Square...
April 22, 2024 08:00 - 30.7 MBAlissa Limbocker, from Pangloss Cellars who have a tasting room in downtown Sonoma, started her life in the suburbs of Sacramento and eventually attended college and got on "the path" to what she was raised to believe was a good life. But at some point she realized something was missing. That something turned out to be wine. Hear about her "ah ha!" moment while watching a documentary that led her toward her destiny. Of course a couple of wines are also sipped and talked about. It's a great c...
Sean P. Sullivan Checks in From the PNW!
April 02, 2024 08:00 - 30.1 MBAnother visit with the Wizard of Northwest Wine, Sean P. Sullivan! The latest news from the world of Northwest wine plus an update on Sean's website northwestwinereport.com as a subscription-based news outlet. Why is more and more journalism switching to indepedant platforms? Also, baseball season! Oh, and a couple of delicious wines are tasted...it's a good chat! Support the Podcast Financially (many thanks!) See pictures on Mike's Instagram! Send an email to say "hello"! Wines discussed...
Walter Hamlin from Last Bottle Wines!
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 38.7 MBMike's pal Walter Hamlin was raised in the 7th Day Adventist Church, so there was NO alcohol. Surprisingly Walter has mad a career for himself in the wine business. Funny how life happens. Mike and Walter chat in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch about their time working for a small wine wholesaler in San Francisco; Walter's first gig in the bizz at one of Napa's most well-known entities; how Mike handles bachelorette parties at the winery, AND they sip a couple of wonderful wines. It's ...
On The Bus, and On The Boards w/Kyle Stoner
December 14, 2023 09:00 - 31.9 MBMike is back in the Vintner's Room, for a chat with Kyle Stoner, wine tour bus driver and stage actor! The conversation covers such diverse topics as bachelorette parties in wine country and puppet sex(!), show tunes and karaoke. The guys also taste a couple of delicious wines, and as usual, have plenty of laughs. To get on Kyle's bus, check out Platypus Tours Support the show finnancially (click here) many thanks! Wanna see it all? Follow Mike on Instagram! Check in with Mike via Email!...
Vacation Time: Paso Robles! (pt 2)
November 28, 2023 09:00 - 33.2 MBMore driving, more great wine (and food!) and fun chats with the local wine geeks of Paso Robles. You'll feel as though you are in the passenger's seat on this road trip. Support the podcast financially click here (many thanks!!) Wanna see what it all looks like? Follow Mike on Instagram! To check in via EMAIL write to Mike on Gmail. Wineries on this episode: Nicora Winery, Hubba Wines, Torrin Wine, Cordant Winery, Clos Solene, L'Aventure Winery, Booker Vineyard, Epoch Estate Wines. Rest...
Vacation Time: Paso Robles! (pt 1)
November 14, 2023 09:00 - 30.3 MBMike packed up the microphones and headed south! His first visit to the exploding Paso Robles wine region. He talks to his fellow wine enthusiasts about the "Paso Scene" (also how to properly pronounce things), and tells you about the also very hot restaurant scene. To support the show financially CLICK HERE (thanks a lot!!) Email Mike HERE!! Look at it ALL HERE!! Wineries visited: Tablas Creek, Six Mile Bridge, Denner Vineyards, Paix Sur Terre, Copia Vineyards, Linne Calodo. Restaurant...
Lovin' Life in Lodi w/Eliza Hess!
October 30, 2023 08:00 - 27 MBMike hits the road and heads east to Lodi California, not the *most* well known wine region, but there *is* lots of wine there. A chat with Eliza Hess from Lucas Winery about the 2023 vintage, what Lodi does best, how a farm girl from Illinois ended up out west and (wait for it) the TUBA! A few nice Lucas wines are tasted, too. Help support the show financially - CLICK HERE (many thanks!) For pictures from behind the scenes, and to see what Mike is drinking most nights, follow him on Inst...
The Georgia Gypsy, Erica Sunshine Lee!
October 09, 2023 08:00 - 31.6 MBMike learns of a new musical genre, Trop Rock! A sort of "beachy" country music (Jimmy Buffett is the bench mark), and Erica Sunshine Lee is one of the leading practitioners, touring 300 dates a year. Hear how this small-town Georgia girl became a sensation, and what type of wine she likes to drink in her down time. She is a WINE lover! Coasters! Official TallMikeWine Podcast Coasters - you need 'em!! Drop Mike an email and he'll send you a stack. If you wanna see behind the scenes follow a...
Mike Solo Sipping, and All That Jazz...
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 15.8 MBLately Mike's been pondering a certain wine label from an Italian producer, Tolaini, and their Cabernet Sauvignon "Legit". Find out why, and hear how this wine came to be, from Lia Tolaini herself, who Zooms in from Tuscany. Also, what else has been in Mike's glass of late. To help SUPPORT the show financially click here (thank you!!). How about your own set of Official TallMikeWine Podcast Coasters??? Drop an email and we'll send some your way. Follow the Podcast on Instagram to see what'...
The 2nd Act of Javier de La Torre!
August 31, 2023 08:00 - 34.2 MBZooming in from Mexico City, Javier de La Torre talks to Mike about his early life, in the world of banking, finance, consulting for power plants and oil companies, and a brief foray in the fitness industry. But eventually, upon reflection what he really wanted to do was cook for people, and drink delicious wine, so he created KÜA Kocina Nómada. Then came podcasting! Javier hosts Vino Con Todo in Spanish, and the newly created Wine It All in English. It's a great conversation about life, the...
Rachel Coe - Wine-ing on Two Continents!
August 09, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBRachel Coe joins Mike in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch. She's just returned from a trip to France to assist in the opening of Dominique Crenn's newest venture in Paris. Rachel runs the beverage programs for all Crenn Restaurant Group projects, which keeps her super busy....and she loves it! Rachel and Mike talk about her early years, tasting wines at the dinner table with her dad, heading off to Missouri for college and what she thought might have been a career as a chef. They also d...
Rachel Coe; Wine-ing on Two Continents!
August 09, 2023 08:00 - 32 MBRachel Coe joins Mike in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch. She's just returned from a trip to France to assist in the opening of Dominique Crenn's newest venture in Paris. Rachel runs the beverage programs for all Crenn Restaurant Group projects, which keeps her super busy....and she loves it! Rachel and Mike talk about her early years, tasting wines at the dinner table with her dad, heading off to Missouri for college and what she thought might have been a career as a chef. They also d...
The Books Episode w/Amy Mair
July 10, 2023 08:00 - 40.2 MBMike's pal, and host of the Red Fern Book Review Podcast, Amy Mair "zooms in" for a chat about books! Amy recommends some good summer reads, and talks about the genesis of her own podcast. Of course they also sip wine and talk about it, and discuss the similarities of critiquing books and wine. Amy's Summer Book Picks: Yellowface by R. F. Kuang The Villa by Rachel Hawkins Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor To SUPPORT the show financially click here! Wines Discussed: 2020 Falesco Poggio dei Gel...
A Day Out With The Reeds in Napa!
June 06, 2023 08:00 - 18.7 MBMike's longtime friends Karin and Jeff Reed came down from Seattle for a visit. Tag along on a trip up the Napa Valley! They visit 3 wineries, all unique (Mike got to pet a horse at one of them), and taste through too many wines to count. There's also conversation with Podcast Guest #5 Hiro Sogi. See pictures on Mike's Instagram! To SUPPORT the show financially click here! Stops along the way: Silenus Winery - Oak Knoll Hoopes Vineyard - Yountville Keenan Winery - Spring Mountain Suppo...
A Few Laughs with Nathan Owens!
May 25, 2023 08:00 - 29.8 MBA standup comic and his wife walk into a winery.......NO, it's not a setup for a joke, it's a true story. Nathan Owens, rising star comedian from Atlanta visited the winery with his wife back in February. He and Mike hit it off immediately and found they BOTH host podcasts and enjoy laughter (giving and receiving). Now Nathan is ON the podcast, to talk about wine (boxed and non-boxed); being the "3rd funniest" member of the family; who makes Nathan laugh and where he hopes to take his comedy...
Replanting the Vineyard, Explained w/Deepak Gulrajani.
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 20.9 MBThe Big Boss at Nicholson Ranch is back for his 5th time on the podcast. Deepak talks to Mike about the BIG Project, replanting a large portion of the estate vineyard at the winery. Before that Mike explains where he's been the past few weeks! And what wines he's had in his glass of late. It's a fun peek behind the scenes. You can see pictures on Mike's Instagram - follow along! And as always if you need a question answered, would like your suggestion or comment heard, or to get your very ow...
Sean P. Sullivan - The Wizard of Northwest Wine!
March 13, 2023 08:00 - 37.3 MBThis episode really should be called "come for the mountains, stay for the wine" - for that is what happened to Sean Sullivan, the founder and editor of Northwest Wine Report. Visiting his brother in college near Seattle, Sean came under the spell of Mount Rainier and actually moved to Seattle from the east coast. He climbed the mountain! Then wine came along, and another spell was cast, and the rest (as they say) is history. Hear the finer details of this great story, tasting notes on a few...
Guess Who's Back? Cara's Back!!!
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 26.9 MBThe Wine Woman of Walla Walla Washington, Cara Almberg returns to the podcast for a chat about the Super Bowl, her NEW job - in the Oregon part of Walla Walla, Maui, Russell Crowe, hockey and more! Yes, it's really the Wine Podcast that's NOT "all about wine". Although they do sip a couple of delicious wines, and Mike describes (in detail) what a "corked" wine smells like. See pictures on Instagram, follow Mike HERE - get him over a thousand followers!!! For feedback please feel free to ema...
In Memorium - Jeane-Claude Pijanowski
February 09, 2023 22:00 - 9.24 MBMike talks about his friend and co-worker JC who passed away recently, and plays clips from their July 2021 podcast conversation "JC Brings the Science" Support the show IMPORTANT!! Please "follow" or "subscribe" to the podcast, so you don't miss an episode. If you listen on Apple Podcasts take a moment to rate (5 stars please!) and write a review. They tell me it helps A LOT!
Jay Nunez from No Love Lost Wine Co.
January 16, 2023 10:00 - 22 MBIn 2008 Jay Nunez watched a movie on a flight to Spain. The movie turned out to be Bottle Shock, and Jay's pivotal "ah ha" wine moment. Jay now owns his own small wine label, No Love Lost, based in Napa. But Jay makes wine from small family-owned vineyards all over the Bay Area. Hear the whole story, of Jay's upbringing in Florida with his Cuban immigrant parents, his first inspiring glimpse of Jimi Hendrix, and why he prefers listening to podcasts than being a guest on one. See behind the ...
Mike's Fave Wines of 2022 (w/special guest Kasey Casem)!
December 26, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBAnother year nears its end and Mike's feeling nostalgic for year-end countdowns of the past, with Casey Kasem. Hear a rare "unguarded moment" from the King of the Countdowns (NSFW) and then hear Mike count down the top wines he drank this year. Also, the "rest of the story" from the recent Washington vacation, wherein some ribs were fractured. Comments? Questions? Send an email: [email protected] Wanna "see" what all of this looks like? Follow Mike on Instragram! Top Wines of 2022: ...
Mike's Favorite Wines of 2022 w/special guest Kasey Casem!
December 26, 2022 04:00 - 12.6 MBAnother year nears its end and Mike's feeling nostalgic for year-end countdowns of the past, with Casey Kasem. Hear a rare "unguarded moment" from the King of the Countdowns (NSFW) and then hear Mike count down the top wines he drank this year. Also, the "rest of the story" from the recent Washington vacation, wherein some ribs were fractured. Comments? Questions? Send an email: [email protected] Wanna "see" what all of this looks like? Follow Mike on Instragram! Top Wines of 2022: ...
Back to Walla Walla!! (part 2)
November 29, 2022 09:00 - 30.6 MBWe pick up right where part 1 left off! Mike tastes and tastes and tastes through another 3 days in Walla Walla, talking to everyone, and getting the scoop! More great stories of people moving their lives to experience the magic in the southeastern corner of the Evergreen State. Also, restaurants, and why it is that part of the Walla Walla region is in Oregon? Oh, and sadly Cara Almberg (the Wine Woman of Walla Walla Washington) was NOT available to hang out, and you'll find out why. You hav...
Back to Walla Walla!! (part 1)
November 21, 2022 09:00 - 26.2 MBMike packed up the mic and went on vacation again to Walla Walla Washington. Lots of driving, then lots of wine, wine, and more wine. And conversation with the Winos of Walla Walla. It would seem people move there to pursue their Wine Dreams, and actually achieve them! You may decide to pack your bags after listening to this episode. However if you just want to SEE what Mike's talking about, check out the Instagram! For feedback, questions or to request your very own Official Podcast Coaster...
Shelbi Herring - Fanning the Flames for Malbec!
November 03, 2022 08:00 - 29 MBFourteen years ago, Shelbi Herring started a wine importing company - buying wine from very small wineries in Argentina and selling them to restaurants, wine shops, etc. all over the San Francisco Bay Area. She was only 26! Now the business has grown to include more wine from more countries, a winery of it's own, and Copa Fina now sells wine all over California and Arizona. It's a great story of entrepreneurship, and a fun chat between two longtime friends catching up over wine and talking a...
Taylor Derenzo - The Wine Geek Next Door.
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 34.5 MBMike's back in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch, chatting with Taylor Derenzo, who works in marketing at Saintsbury Winery just a few miles away. The two of them totally "geek out" on a couple of wines and also discuss the not uncommon path Taylor took to wine country from her upbringing in Massachusetts, Florida and Kentucky, the difference between "wine geeks" and "wine snobs" and they sip and chat about a couple of delicious wines. There's a lot of laughter and good info from behind ...
Mike Solo Sipping and a Passing Obsession...
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 8.38 MBMike's been working towards getting some new guests, but in the meantime he wants to tell you about something he's sort of fixated on. For no good reason. ALSO, plans are coming together for another vacation to Walla Walla Washington, which of course means another visit with Cara Almberg, the Wine Woman of Walla, and all the great people of the Walla Walla Wine community. Oh and a couple of nice wines are discussed, because this is the wine podcast that's not ALL about wine. Keep the emails...
Weekend Sips and Costa Rica Tips!
August 20, 2022 07:00 - 10.6 MBA quick update on Mike's wine drinking, and weekend activity, plus a conversation with Amy in Costa Rica (or Coaster Rica). Mike sent a stack of the "official" Podcast Coasters to her and it was a bit of an adventure. What's Amy up to down there??? It's a fun conversation. Enjoy! Would you like your OWN set of coasters??? Drop Mike an email ([email protected]). And don't forget to rate the podcast (5 stars!!!) on Apple Podcasts - write a review if you're feeling wordy. And follow the w...
Boo Walker - Tales of Red Mountain
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 25.2 MBMike is BACK after a somewhat unintended break, which he explains before getting into a great conversation with best-selling author Boo Walker. Boo is from South Carolina, and now lives in Maine. Somewhere in between he lived on Red Mountain in Washington State and embeded himself into the wine community. This inspired his book series "The Red Mountain Chronicles". Hear how an aspiring banjo player ended up writing stories about wine people, and what else Boo Walker has been writing. For pi...
Somewhere Over The Weekend....
June 25, 2022 00:00 - 6.6 MBIn between guests again, and wrapping up his own "weekend" away from the winery (his days off are currently Thursday and Friday), Mike shares the wines he drank as you head into YOUR weekend (unless you're listening on some other day - it's complicated). Also, who's getting coasters lately? The plight of mailing things to Costa Rica, a couple of new podcast recommendations and more. For #sexybottleshot pics of the wines see Mike's Instagram. For your OWN coasters, drop and email to Mike's G...
Adam Roberts - The Amateur Gourmet
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 37.5 MBAdam started off as a food blogger while finishing up Law School in the early 2000s. Then he worked for Food Network! Then he wrote a cookbook (he has another one coming out)! Now his blog is a twice weekly email, AND he has a Podcast! On this episode we find out WHY he was in law school to begin with; why his podcast changed names a few months back; how he seemingly eats amazing meals all the time but stays trim....so much in this episode. No wonder Mike spent the better part of a year tryi...
The Amateur Gourmet, Adam Roberts!
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAdam started off as a food blogger while finishing up Law School in the early 2000s. Then he worked for Food Network! Then he wrote a cookbook (he has another one coming out)! Now his blog is a twice weekly email, AND he has a Podcast! On this episode we find out WHY he was in law school to begin with; why his podcast changed names a few months back; how he seemingly eats amazing meals all the time but stays trim....so much in this episode. No wonder Mike spent the better part of a year tryi...
Exploring The Wine In My Own Backyard...
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 21.1 MBAnother "from the road" episode, as Mike travels north into Sonoma County in search of new wines, unfamiliar wineries and people with good stories to tell. He finds all of it! It turns out a lot of people come to wine country to live the good life, leaving former lives behind. Also, we get to experience the real and dramatic micro-climate differences in various parts of Sonoma County. For visuals on this episode and ALL Mike's adventures in wine and food, follow him on Instagram! You've hear...
How I Spent My Covid Vacation...
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 5.83 MBMike's been away for a few weeks, with Covid 19! Find out the surprising way he contracted the virus, and what he missed most while he was sick. Also, the wines he enjoyed as he came out of it all! For pictures of those wines, and to follow Mike's every move, follow him on Instagram AT TallMikeWine. Wines discussed this episode: 2021 Underground Wine Project "And Why am I Mr Pink" Rose of Sangiovese, Washington 2007 Errazuriz Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve, Red Bordeaux Blend, Aconcagua Va...
Ellen Clifford has a Wine Situation!!!
May 03, 2022 09:00 - 26.9 MBEllen Clifford grew up in St Louis, and left after college to pursue acting in Los Angeles. She did some acting, some improv, but she also got bitten by the wine bug! Now she's achieved some wine bona fides and hosts a wine podcast, The Wine Situation. Mike and Ellen talk Italian wine, Mike's career in radio, and Ellen's "special talent" as a contortionist! Find out why Mike is sipping Italian wine and Ellen is sipping Gatorade! Hear Mike proclaim his podcast the "#1 Wine Podcast in Ohio!" ...
Taking a Seat in the Guests Chair....
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBMike is again between guests, sipping solo at home, with a few stories to tell. He's recently been a guest on a podcast, Adam Roberts' "Amateur Gourmet" Podcast. Find it where you find podcasts. Also, what's been happening at Nicholson Ranch lately may disturb you! Oh, and wines Mike is sipping, and his thoughts on a rainy day. Wines discussed this episode: 2014 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley 2014 Mark Ryan Winery "Olivia Grace", Yakima Valley
Taking a Seat in the Guest Chair....
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 6.53 MBMike is again between guests, sipping solo at home, with a few stories to tell. He's recently been a guest on a podcast, Adam Roberts' "Amateur Gourmet" Podcast. Find it where you find podcasts. And now Adam's been the guest on a very entertaining episode of THIS podcast. Also, what's been happening at Nicholson Ranch lately may disturb you! Oh, and wines Mike is sipping, and his thoughts on a rainy day. Wines discussed this episode: 2014 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley 20...
Mike Solo Sipping into the Spring....
March 22, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MBIn between guests for the podcast again, Mike is puttering in the garden at home, cooking, and of course sipping wine! Hear all about the change of the seasons in Northern California, what Mike's drinking and a few other things. Don't forget to rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Write a review if you're moved to do so. Want to communicate a little more directly? Drop an email - to [email protected] - and for pictures of everything, follow Mike on Instagram @tallmikewine - t...
Mike Solo Sipping - A Tale of Two Cabs.
March 22, 2022 23:00 - 5.45 MBIn between guests for the podcast again, Mike is puttering in the garden at home, cooking, and of course sipping wine! Hear all about the change of the seasons in Northern California, tasting notes on two VERY different Cabernets, plus a few other things. Don't forget to rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Write a review if you're moved to do so. Want to communicate a little more directly? Drop an email - to [email protected] - and for pictures of everything, follow Mike on ...
Curtis Stigers - from Pop Star to Jazz Cat!
March 10, 2022 10:00 - 38.8 MBWhen he was young, Curtis Stigers was kept out of a youth quire by a woman who said he was "not a singer!" She sent him to play in band, where he learned clarinet and sax. He's been playing sax and fronting bands (as a vocalist!) for over 30 years now. Along the way he's sold a few million records, opened for people like Elton John and Eric Clapton and had a song on the 45-million selling Bodyguard soundtrack. Curtis's new record, This Life, celebrates 30 years of making records. For episod...
Getting Caught Up with Aditi Roy! (after 20 years)
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 30.6 MBBack in the early 2000's Mike was living in Spokane Washington, just out of radio and into restaurant/wine work. Aditi Roy was there too, a TV News reporter who later would work for ABC News and CNBC. They knew some of the same people and hung out once in a while. A lot of years have passed but NOW they both live in the Bay Area, and they've recently both started hosting podcasts! Of course it was time to finally hang out together. From Aditi's home in San Jose, it's Episode 26 - where Aditi...
The DuBrul Vineyard turns 30
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBFor episode 25 Mike chats again with his pal Kerry Shiels, winemaker at Cote Bonneville in Washington State. Kerry's family planted the DuBrul Vineyard - one of Washington's premiere vineyards 30 years ago this year. The two of them really geek out about things like soil, how the vines age (and what's behind the term "old vines"), micro-climates and more science stuff! They also sip a few delicious wines from Washington and Paso Robles. Find pictures of this encounter (recorded with the Ze...
The DuBrul Vineyard turns 30!
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 22.8 MBMike chats again with his pal Kerry Shiels, winemaker at Cote Bonneville in Washington State. Kerry's family planted the DuBrul Vineyard - one of Washington's premiere vineyards 30 years ago this year. The two of them really geek out about things like soil, how the vines age (and what's behind the term "old vines"), micro-climates and more science stuff! They also sip a few delicious wines from Washington and Paso Robles. Find pictures of this encounter (recorded with the Zencastr program)...
It's 2022...let's talk about SEX!
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 21.8 MBKicking off the new year AND the second year of the Podcast, Mike chats with Amy Reiley, an expert in "Aphrodisiac Foods". And what better aphrodisiac is there than wine, right? Amy has written books on the topic - Fork Me, Spoon Me is one of the titles. She also maintains a website eatsomethingsexy.com where you can follow along with her research into foods and wine that will "get you going". Mike and Amy discuss specific wines and foods, sip a little wine, and muse on the life of Aphrodite...
Anniversary Plans...and the Top Wines of 2021!
December 27, 2021 07:00 - 21.4 MBNot a lot of people listening to Podcasts over Christmas, but that's okay! It's given Mike time to compile his list of the Top Wines He Drank in 2021! Also, time to plan for the Podcast Anniversary which was in January. Mike hosted a Zoom call on January 11th. Some of the guests from podcasts past showed up, as well as a few listeners. Sorry you missed it. Maybe we'll do another Zoom event in the future! You would be in Mike's good graces if you rated and reviewed the podcast - you can no...
Anniversary Plans...and the Top Wines of 2021!!!
December 27, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBNot a lot of people listening to Podcasts over Christmas, but that's okay! It's given Mike time to compile his list of the Top Wines He Drank in 2021! Also, time to plan for the Podcast Anniversary which was in January. Mike hosted a Zoom call on January 11th. Some of the guests from podcasts past showed up, as well as a few listeners. Sorry you missed it. Maybe we'll do another Zoom event in the future! You would be in Mike's good graces if you rated and reviewed the podcast - you can no...
Ashley Davis Swipes BOTH Ways!
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 51.9 MBA chat with fellow podcaster Ashley Davis, from Swipe East Swipe West, a podcast that compares the differing dating cultures from different regions of the country and other parts of the world. Mike met Ashley when she visited Nicholson Ranch last summer with friends, and he's been a guest on HER podcast (he talked about "dating in the dark ages" before the internet). On this episode Ashley talks about how her podcast came to be, where wine fits into her life and of course Mike and Ashley dis...
Larry Sharp, and his Long Strange Radio Trip....
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 68.4 MBBack from vacation and back in the Bombay Room at Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma - Mike chats with Larry "Sharpie" Sharp! Larry worked at such iconic Seattle radio stations as KISW and KZOK, and programmed stations all over the west coast! Now He makes his home in Napa, so it was obvious for him to show up in the Bombay room at Nicholson Ranch and sit for a podcast session. The guys chat about the ups and downs of the radio bizz, Larry explains the moniker "Captain Sharpie", and of course...
The Vacation Episode - Walla Walla Washington
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 57.1 MBA very unique episode! Mike packed up his microphone and went on vacation to Walla Walla Washington! Of course to taste wine, but also to talk to the people (he wanted to sing Karaoke but that didn't happen). Hear the people Mike met (he comes face-to-face with the Wine Woman of Walla Walla, Cara Almberg!) and his thoughts on all the driving he did - it's like being in the passenger's seat! Walla Walla Restaurants visited: Hattaway's on Alder Brasserie 4 The Green Lantern Tavern Wineries v...
Wine Journalism the Stacy Brisco way!
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBEpisode 20 features Stacy Brsiscoe who didn't set out to be a wine journalist when she got out of college with a degree in American Literature. As often happens, wine found her! She tells Mike about slowly building a wine writing career on multiple platforms; the first time she really "got it" when drinking wine - there were lots of people around; about how she takes the sometimes "dry" business side of the wine world and makes it interesting (it's all about finding the people!); and what to...