Latest Sonoma Podcast Episodes

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What’s in a Sustainability Certification?

Bud Break - April 24, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Explore 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 you...

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Alissa From Down on the Square...

The TallMikeWine Podcast - April 22, 2024 08:00 ★★★★ - 41 ratings
Alissa 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 so...

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Identifying Consumer Trends in Sustainability

Bud Break - April 17, 2024 18:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join 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.

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Chris Carpenter Interview with SOMM-TV About Napa Valley Organic Certification

Bud Break - April 10, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Winemaker 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-renowne...

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Patrick Davis, SIP - Songwriters in Paradise 2024

On The Wine Road Podcast - April 07, 2024 19:31 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Patrick Davis is returning to Northern California for SIP - Songwriters in Paradise 2024. You may have caught him on my podcast last year, and it’s a real pleasure to catch up with him again to chat about Songwriters in Paradise 2024 in Napa, very soon April 18th-21st, then Healdsburg, Sonoma Co...

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April is Earth Month!

Bud Break - April 03, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join 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.

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Sean P. Sullivan Checks in From the PNW!

The TallMikeWine Podcast - April 02, 2024 08:00 ★★★★ - 41 ratings
Another 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 seas...

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Sultry Syrah: The Industry's Darling

Bud Break - March 29, 2024 15:59 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join wine educators Mollie Battenhouse, MW, David Reuss, Adv. Somm, and Anna Coumes, CSW as they discuss the industry's favorite grape: Syrah.

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#95 : The Fine Gentlemen of Implicit Cellars minus Winemaker Kurt Venge

Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - March 28, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes
The latest Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast we are in the flesh as we are joined by the fine gentlemen of Implicit Cellars. This uber boutique Napa winery wine's are beautifully and elegantly created by well-regarded and talented winemaker, Kurt Venge.  Great times and great wines! Please Subscribe, ...

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#95 : The Fine Gentlemen of Implicit Cellars minus Winemaker Kirk Venge

Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - March 28, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes
The latest Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast we are in the flesh as we are joined by the fine gentlemen of Implicit Cellars. This uber boutique Napa winery wine's are beautifully and elegantly created by well-regarded and talented winemaker, Kirk Venge.  Great times and great wines! Please Subscribe, ...

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National Women in Wine Day - Marimar Torres of Marimar Estates

On The Wine Road Podcast - March 28, 2024 07:05 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
This month we celebrated Women’s History, International Women’s Day was March 8th, and this past Monday, the 25th, it was National Women in Wine Day in the U.S.  So, appropriately, my guest for this episode is an accomplished woman in wine, who also happens to be an international woman. Marimar...

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Women's History Month Celebration

Bud Break - March 20, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join wine educators Katie Werthmuller and Anna Coumes as they celebrate Women's History Month at Jackson Family Wines.

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Diatom Overview with Winemaker Greg Brewer

Bud Break - March 13, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join David Reuss, Adv. Somm as he interviews winemaker Greg Brewer on all things Diatom.

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Walter Hamlin from Last Bottle Wines!

The TallMikeWine Podcast - March 11, 2024 08:00 ★★★★ - 41 ratings
Mike'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 who...

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Maggy Hawk Winery with Winemaker Sarah Wuethrich

Bud Break - March 07, 2024 23:28 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join VP of Wine Education, Gilian Handelman as she chats with winemaker Sarah Wuethrich on all things Maggy Hawk Winery.

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#94: Silvadore Brands and Vineyard Fresh - Wine Preservation with Gary Gottfried

Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - March 07, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes
We have a very special episode as we welcome trusted friend and wine preservation guru, Gary Gottfried, to the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast to talk about Silvadore Brands and newly acquired Vineyard Fresh Wine Preservation Systems. Drink what you want when you want with these cannisters. Very inte...

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Delving Deep into Details with Joe Nielsen of Ram’s Gate Winery

On The Wine Road Podcast - March 01, 2024 18:26 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
In my 11 years in and around the wine industry, people have often asked me about barrels, yet related to the surface details, like whether a winery uses French oak, or 100% new oak, how many months does the wine age in oak, etcetera. Well, there are so many other details involved with barrel sel...

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Sauvignon Blanc Overview: The Core Four

Bud Break - February 26, 2024 08:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join Jackson Family Wine's wine educators as they review our core four Sauvignon Blancs.

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Wine Club Dinner Overview

Bud Break - February 21, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join winery ambassadors Katie Werthmuller and Barry Dodds as they chat about how to put on the best wine dinner for a wine club.

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#93 : Winemaking Secrets with Napa's Finest and Worst Dressed Winemaker - Aaron Pott

Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - February 15, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes
We got Uber Talented winemaker, Aaron Pott, making his second appearance on the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast as we talk about winemaking 101 and also some secrets from winemaking making its way around some wineries. Always a great listen with a great person.  Please Subscribe, Rate (WE LOVE 5-STA...

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Cold Calling Tips and Tricks

Bud Break - February 14, 2024 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join wine educators Wendi Hammond, Anna Coumes, and Mollie Battenhouse, MW as they discuss tips and tricks for cold calling accounts.

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Capture Mixdown with Sam Teakle

Bud Break - February 08, 2024 16:33 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join winery ambassador Craig Ellick as he interviews winemaker Sam Teakle on all things Capture.

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498: A Rush of Blood to the Wine Glass from Dan Keeling

I'll Drink to That! Wine Talk - February 08, 2024 16:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 973 ratings
Dan Keeling is a co-founder and partner in the Noble Rot restaurants and Shrine to the Vine retail shops in London, "Noble Rot" Magazine, and Keeling Andrew and Co., an importer of wine into the United Kingdom. He co-authored "The Noble Rot Book: Wine From Another Galaxy". Dan admits t...

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The Avant-Garde Aviana Wines

On The Wine Road Podcast - February 04, 2024 18:06 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
  This brand is what you get when you combine the 4th generation of a historic wine brand (Charles Krug Winery, first established in 1862), with an off-shoot winery that is predominantly owned by women who exhibit the courage and grace of the family’s immigrant matriarch (C Mondavi & Family), ...

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#92: DRY JANUARY IS OVER..Current Trends and issues facing the Wine Industry with friend and Master Sommelier, Larry O' Brien

Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast - February 01, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes
Dry January is over so that means the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast is back for 2024. We are joined by trusted friend and agent of the Cork & Taylor Wine Podcast as Larry O' Brien graces us with his presence. Ohio's only Master Somm talks with LT about current trends and issues facing the wine indu...

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Staging Restaurant Events

Bud Break - January 31, 2024 19:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join winery ambassador and wine educator Katie Werthmuller and Adv. Somm David Reuss as they talk about how to stage the perfect wine dinner.

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049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 2)

Bedrock Wine Conversations - January 31, 2024 16:31 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratings
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 00:22 - 2022 Gambrels of the Sky Red Wine 12:16 - 2022 Ode to Lucien Red Wine 21:50 - 2022 Hudson Vineyard Syrah 26:05 - 2022 Sonoma Country Cabernet Sauvignon 35:56 - 2022 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon

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049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 1)

Bedrock Wine Conversations - January 31, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 80 ratings
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 21:02 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rosé 34:04 - 2023 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 41:06 - 2022 Wirz Vineyard Riesling 45:44 - 2022 Sky Vineyard Zinfandel 54:11 - 2022 Evangelho Vineyard ‘Areio e Vento e Amor’ Red Wine 1:0...

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Vinwood Cellars 2023 Harvest: Setting Records

Bud Break - January 24, 2024 22:46 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join JFW Wine Educator Pedro Rusk as he interviews Vinwood Winery General Manager Zac Dankbar on the 2023 harvest.

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Exploring Alternative Varieties with Ryan Zepaltas

Bud Break - January 17, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Join 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.