WineCaster
4 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 10 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWineCaster is a podcast about wine and the people behind what makes the wine experience so special. I talk to winemakers, retailers, restaurants and anyone that has an impact on how consumers experience wine.
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Craig Isbel from Torbreck
September 12, 2014 06:16 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBI had the chance to chat with Craig Isbel, the award-winnning winemaker from Torbreck during his visit to San Francisco. It was great talking to Craig. He has a colorful background and a no-nonsense approach to wine making. I was struck by how humble he was for man with multple 100-point wines. After the interview we went out for a glass and the guy at the wine bar was arguing with Craig about whether a wine was bad. Craig never once said "hey 22 yr old kid, I make wine for living" which ...
Dunn Vineyards - Mike Dunn
December 29, 2013 08:00 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBHad a great conversation with Mike Dunn of Dunn Vineyards today. I drove up to the winery on Howell Mountain. It was a great drive and a great conversation. We talk about many things, including the winery, alcohol level, wine critics and of course Howell Mountain. Mike was one of the most passionate and down to earth people you will meet in the wine business. I really enjoyed our talk and I know you will too.
Anani Lawson
December 16, 2013 04:51 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBToday I speak with Anani Lawson, sommelier with Lucy restaurant in the Bardessono Hotel in Yountville. Anani has traveled an interesting path. Originally from Togo, Africa, he came to the U.S. to work in a completely different field (I’ll let him tell the story), and has ultimately served as sommelier in several world-class restaurants including the famed French Laundry and its sister restaurant Per Se in New York. Anani talks about his approach to serving guests, and the art of enjoying wi...
Danielle Cyrot
December 11, 2013 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, I interview Danielle Cyrot, the winemaker for . CADE, founded by the folks at PlumpJack back in 2005, is one of the few wineries up on Napa's Howell Mountain. It's worth the trip up windy Howell Mountain Road to experiece CADE-- for an amazing view from high up on Howell Mountain out across Napa Valley, and of course, for the wines. talks about how she fell into wine, her early winemaking experience in France and Australia, and how she manages to make amazing wines that are ...