Latest Napa wine Podcast Episodes
Episode 40: Violet Grigich, Grgich Hills Winery, Napa
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - February 10, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutesOne of my favorite white wines is Grgich Hills Fume Blanc and another thing Mike Grgich has the same birthday as me..yes you guessed it April 1st Shocker. I am excited to share with you our recent interview from our Sonoma/Napa trip as Grgich Hills GM and Mike's daughter , Violet Grgich, joins u...
Episode 39: Larry O' Brien, Master Sommelier - DEBUNKING WINE
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - January 31, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutesThis week, we are debunking some wine myths with friend of the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast, Jackson Family Wines Employee and Master Sommelier, Larry O' Brien. We discuss water in glasses at tastings, ageing wine and even offer some marriage advice. Great conversations and always some great laugh...
Episode 38: Gary Eberle, Eberle Winery - Paso Robles
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - January 20, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutesThis one was a first as we have opera loving singing dogs join us on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast. Paso Robles renowned winemaker/vintner, Gary Eberle, joins us and gives his take on Paso Robles with some great stories on Robert Mondavi. Unfortunately, Zoom gave us some technical issues as Lu...
Episode 37: Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - Michael Wangbickler, Balzac Communications/Hit The Bottle Podcast
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - January 13, 2022 11:00 - 43 minutesNew Year New Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast as Balzac Communications President and fellow Wine Podcaster Michael Wangbickler join us. We talk wine, wine tastings with dogs, the Union Grands Cru Bordeaux which unfortunately was postponed until June but really great stuff. Don't forget to Subscribe, R...
Episode 36: What Our Guests are Drinking for the Holidays
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - December 22, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutesLast Episode of the year on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast. We asked 6 vintners/winemakers who were previous guests on the podcast to tell us what they are drinking and serving over the holidays and also what they want to try or visit or make in 2022. Really interesting answers and hope you enjo...
Episode 35: Aaron Pott (Winemaker/Pott Wines)
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - November 12, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutesThe last episode of my Santa Barbara, Paso Robles and Napa trek ends with one of my favorite winemakers, Aaron Pott. Great stories behind a remarkable career and did I mention delicious wines. Stunning views surrounded us and a little windy at times. Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! ...
Episode 34: The Beckett Boys, Peachy Canyon Winery (Paso Robles)
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - October 29, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutesFirst time for everything, we sit down with the Beckett boys of esteemed Peachy Canyon Winery. A lot of laughs and great wines with a few opinions and stories from Doug. This one is a hoot! Don't forget to Share and Subscribe Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Also, follow us on our Fa...
Episode 33: Doug Margerum, Margerum Wine Company
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - October 08, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutesThis week, we sit down and chat with Doug Margerum of Margerum Wine Company. We talk alot of food and wine with some funny stories. We also tasted two of his wine selections. Don't forget to Share and Subscribe Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Also, follow us on our Facebook @corkand...
Episode 32: Shane Soldinger , Silver Trident Winery (Napa)
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - September 23, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutesThis week, we sit down and chat with Shane Soldinger of Silver Trident Winery out of Napa Valley. An awesome experience tasting their wines paired with potato chips. Really cool experience and a fun chat from this winery rocker whose dog is simply named Keith Richards. Don't forget to Subscribe...
Episode 31: Matt Dees, Winemaker, Jonata Estate (Santa Barbara County)
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - September 02, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutesThis week, we venture down South to beautiful Jonata Estate Vineyards which is a gorgeous Santa Barbara County property that produces world class wines by their esteemed Winemaker, Matt Dees. We have a great time chatting wine along with talking about Kansas City and BBQ. This episode will make...
Episode 30 - Tobin Heminway/Ray Hannigan, Green & Red Vineyard (Napa)
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - August 20, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutesThis week, we venture to the beautiful Green & Red Vineyards which is a gorgeous Napa property that produces world class Zinfandel that some of the biggest names in Napa purchase fruit from. We have a great chat with Tobin Heminway whose father purchased the vineayrds years ago while hearing som...
Episode 29: Jim Saunders & Soren Christensen, Hearst Ranch Vineyards (Paso Robles)
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - August 05, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutesOn this weeks Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast, we head down to Paso Robles for some great wine, captivating stories and great people as we sit down with Jim Saunders (owner) and Soren Christensen (winemaker) for Hearst Ranch Winery. Great times and a great listen! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and...
Episode 28: Jason Lede, Cliff Lede Vineyards, Napa Valley
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - July 22, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutesOn this weeks Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast, we venture over to the lovely Stags Leap District to sit down and talk wine with Jason Lede whose family brings us some great wines each year along with pairing music with wine for the ultimate Napa wine tasting experience . Great background and awesome ...
Episode 27: Simon Faury, Winemaker, Crown Point Vineyards
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - July 01, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutesOn this weeks Cork & Taylor, we chat with one of California's next generation winemakers, Simon Faury. Born in the Rhone but perfected in California, Faury shares his interesting story including being a surfer to joining Crown Point Vineyards amazing and well regarded winemaking team. A great co...
Episode 26: Gustavo Gonzalez, Mira Vineyards
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - June 16, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutesOn this weeks Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast, we venture over to Yountville to sit down and talk wine with Gustavo Gonzalez who consistently brings us some great wines each year along with being one of my favorite winemakers. Great background and awesome wines! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and ...
Episode 25: Austin Hope, Hope Family Wines
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - June 04, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutesOn this weeks Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast, we venture down to lovely Paso Robles to sit down and talk wine with Austin Hope who consistently brings us some great wines each year. Great stories and awesome wines! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Also, follow us on our Facebook @corkan...
Episode 24: Mike Dunn, Dunn Vineyards (Napa)
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - May 12, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutesOn this weeks Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast, we venture up to Howell Mountain to sit down and talk wine with Mike Dunn who consistently brings us one of the best Cabernets every year from Napa. Great stories and awesome wines! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Also, follow us on our Face...
Episode 23: Jason Haas, Tablas Creek Vineyards
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - April 28, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutesOn this weeks Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast, we visit Jason Haas in his families gorgeous winery nestled in Paso Robles. The Haas family partnered with the Perrin family to make this ultra premium winery. Great stories and awesome wines! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Also, follow us ...
Episode 22: Steve Beckmen, Beckmen Vineyards
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - April 14, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutesOn this episode, we visit Steve Beckmen of Beckmen Vineyards in lovely Santa Barbara County. What a great property and a great conversation where we discuss his wine journey and his family's musical background. Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Also, follow us on our Facebook @corkan...
Episode 21: Daniel Daou, Daou Family Estates
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - March 31, 2021 11:00 - 1 hourTalented winemaker/partner of Daou Family Estates, Daniel Daou, joins the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast. Daniel talks about his humble beginnings, starting up the winery with his brother, Georges, and how they have built Daou into one of the most well regarded wineries not only in Paso Robles but i...
Episode 20: Luke Taylor, Host, Cork and Taylor Wine Podcast
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - March 17, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutesWe are excited to be back in the studio with a new season and some great guests! Your host, Luke Taylor, gives an overview of what is happening in the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast world while recapping an awesome trip all around California to get some new podcasts. It is going to be great and don'...
Episode 19: Larry O' Brien - Master Sommelier (PART II)
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - December 01, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutesLast week, we talked with Master Somm Larry O' Brien on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast. Whenever Larry and I get together it is never short and sweet so here is Part II of a very interesting and in depth interview with a Master Sommelier. Raw and uncut plus very interesting! Thanks to the Allen...
Episode 18 : Larry O' Brien , Master Sommelier
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - November 23, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutesMaster Sommelier, Larry O' Brien, joins us in the Cork & Taylor Studio for Part 1 of a two part episode. Larry is the face and body of Kendall Jackson Winery or as his business card states National Brand Ambassador. Ohio's only Master Somm, we discuss what Larry will be drinking for Thanksgivin...
Episode 18 : Larry O' Brien , Master Sommelier
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - November 23, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutesMaster Sommelier, Larry O' Brien, joins us in the Cork & Taylor Studio for Part 1 of a two part episode. Larry is the face and body of Kendall Jackson Winery or as his business card states National Brand Ambassador. Ohio's only Master Somm, we discuss what Larry will be drinking for Thanksgivin...
Episode 17 : How to build a Wine Cellar and how to Stock it
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - November 16, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutesOne of my favorite things in the world is collecting wine so why not talk about it on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast. Since the first ever bottle I purchased to collect was a 2004 Don Melchor, the bug has gotten me. After building two wine cellars, I pass on some how to's and how not's. Make th...
Episode 16: Steve Brutocao, Brutocao Cellars
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - November 09, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutesThis week we sit down and chat wine with my good friend/colleague, Steve Brutocao, of Brutocao Cellars out of Mendocino. This award winning estate winery is known for well priced delicious wines under the direction of winemaker Hoss Milone. As always, Steve and I share some laughs will discussi...
Episode 15: A True Taste of 2020 Harvest (Sonoma/Napa)
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - November 01, 2020 21:00 - 1 hourWe talked with 5 winemakers/vintners out of Napa and Sonoma to get a true taste of the 2020 Harvest. Fires wrecked havoc on the vineyards and winemakers await patiently to see if their grapes are smoke tainted or not. In this episode, we get a first hand view from David Ramey, Tom Meadowcroft, ...
Episode 14 : Tony Marchetti, Scoperta/Marchetti Importers
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - October 26, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutesAfter a little break, we are back with the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast and we are joined by my colleague/friend Tony Marchetti who has been suppling delicious imported wines from Italy, France, Spain and Germany all throughout the United States for a long time. Tony has a great background and en...
Update and Greetings from Luke Taylor
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - September 14, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutesJust an update from Luke Taylor and Season 2 will be out in October! Great guests coming up and making some changes! It is going to be great!
Episode 13 : Mike Trujillo - Trujillo/Materra Vineyards
Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - August 24, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutesLucky number 13... Episode, we have the great fortune to sit down and talk some wine with renowned winemaker, Mike Trujillo, who has been in Napa for a very long time making some awesome wines. He takes us on his winemaking journey with some funny stories. Michael Trujillo has long been associa...
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