Latest Viognier Podcast Episodes
045: High Vibrational Wines from JJ Flizanes
Something To Wine About - October 10, 2023 07:01 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBreaking away from the norm, today Michael, Doug and JJ explore the wines that JJ has created herself! High Vibrational Wines is a pioneering wine brand founded by the visionary wellness coach and empowerment strategist, JJ Flizanes. JJ's deep passion for holistic health, personal development,...
044: LXV Wine Brings Worldly Flavor to Paso Robles
Something To Wine About - September 08, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsFor a culinary surprise with no match, Michael, JJ & Doug, visit the winemaker/owners of LXV Wine right at their home (sitting at the kitchen bar) to enjoy a mouth-gasmic experience! Neeta and Kunal Mittal hail from India, with Neeta adding her culinary expertise with spice and flavor to make ...
043: Let L'Aventure Begin (a Paso Robles Winery Extraordinaire!)
Something To Wine About - June 23, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOur Paso Robles adventure continues at the appropriately titled - L'Aventure. Join Michael, JJ & Doug as they meet (and taste) with Tasting Room Manager, Nicole, and Assistant Winemaker, Patrick Davies. Bringing a bit of Bordeaux and outside-the-box winemaking style to Paso, L'Aventure is a mu...
042: Join the crew at Jada Vineyard & Winery in Paso Robles, CA
Something To Wine About - June 09, 2023 21:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday, and because we are back in Paso Robles for another fun excursion around the countryside. Jada Vineyard & Winery is a sight to behold! The property is stunning and the ride through the gates and up to the tasting room is surrounded by beauty. Plus, as an extra bonus, they've got a Tesla ...
041: Wine Lovers Next Favorite Drink? Coffee! ...from Kauai
Something To Wine About - April 24, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday, and because we are in Kauai, we are stepping away from the wine for a brief bit and shifting our focus to that other lovely nectar - Coffee! Kauai Coffee Roasters is one of Hawaii's finest coffee plantations and we got to explore the grounds as well as the wonderful selection of brews. ...
040: Old Creek Ranch Winery is a Hidden Gem
Something To Wine About - March 24, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, Michael, JJ & Doug are joined by Michael's life-partner, Krista Inochovsky, for some off-the-beaten-path wine tasting in Oak View, CA, bordering on JJ & Doug's hometown of Ojai. A beautiful location and some amazing wines make this a must-stop venue on your California wine tou...
039: Ojai Wine Festival is a total BLAST!
Something To Wine About - March 03, 2023 08:01 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, JJ & Doug venture down the street to the Ojai Wine Festival and check out the offerings of several wineries from neighboring regions. Enjoy this experience of a wide variety of varietals and vintners! Don’t forget to follow the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don...
038: Majestic Oak Vineyard is another hidden gem in Ojai
Something To Wine About - February 24, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsToday, Michael, JJ and Doug don't venture far from the homestead in Ojai, as they make a simple drive to the Majestic Oak Vineyard tasting room just down the street. Sure to please your palate, these wines are not to be missed if you're visiting this quaint little town just north of Los Angele...
037: Ojai Vineyards is a hop, skip, and a jump from Los Angeles
Something To Wine About - February 16, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJoin Michael Neeley, JJ Flizanes, and Doug Sandler as they have a taste closer to home (well... at least for JJ & Doug) in Ojai, CA. A hop, skip, and a jump from Los Angeles, but a world away is The Ojai Vineyard, with some very tasty wines you won't want to miss. Check out their full selectio...
036: Moraitis Winery of Naoussa Paros, Greece
Something To Wine About - June 02, 2022 21:28 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this episode, JJ & Doug venture to Paros, Greece, for business fun and a quick trip to explore the wines of Moraitis Winery. Poor Michael is left to his own, and as Doug would say "I don't usually drink alone, but when I do, I like to be by myself". Don’t forget to follow the Something to W...
035: J Dusi Wines are a taste explosion you won't want to miss!
Something To Wine About - March 14, 2022 16:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJoin Michael Neeley, JJ Flizanes, and Doug Sandler on another of their many wine adventures in Paso Robles, CA. This time, they are speaking with Janell Dusi at her winery, aptly named J Dusi Wines! Check out their full selection along with their membership details at https://www.jdusiwines.co...
034: A Yummy Visit to Broken Earth Winery in Paso Robles
Something To Wine About - November 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJJ, Doug and Michael connect again in Paso Robles for one of JJ's favorites, Broken Earth Winery. They roll out the red carpet for us as we taste our way through just about everything they make and even get to enjoy some of their amazing food! You've really got to visit this gem whenever you...
033: Comparing Justin Vineyards Wine on New Year's Eve
Something To Wine About - November 15, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsLet's go back to New Year's Eve 2020/2021... Michael and JJ are both fans of Justin Vineyards, but after being bought out by Fiji Water in 2010, JJ's opinion of them had dropped. To see how much has really changed (along with the winemaker), we do a vertical tasting of one of their most famous...
032: A Frank Discussion About FRNK Wines
Something To Wine About - November 01, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsEvery now and then, a winemaker listens to our show and decides to send us some of their wine to review. We love this, of course, and are always happy to share our findings with you. In this episode, JJ, Doug and Michael try out a mix of interesting selections from FRNK Wines, and to be fran...
031: A Short Hop to Frog's Leap Winery in Napa
Something To Wine About - August 11, 2021 18:44 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJJ, Doug and Michael wrap up this particular Napa / Sonoma excursion with a trip to one of Michael's favorites, Frog's Leap Winery. Listen in as they discuss the wines and history of Frog's Leap with their tasting and tour guide, Josh. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine Ab...
030: Rutherford Hill - a Terlato Family Winery is a true gem in Napa
Something To Wine About - June 21, 2021 07:01 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsRutherford Hill Winery has long been one of Michael's favorites in the Napa region, so he was excited to introduce JJ and Doug to this wonderful tasting experience. Join us for a sip and some wine education with their assistant winemaker, Leif Bjerkan. Be sure to check out their wine club at h...
029: A Sit-Down Tasting with Chris Benziger of Benziger Family Winery
Something To Wine About - June 14, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHave a sip with JJ, Michael & Doug as they sit in the beautiful outdoor tasting gardens at Benziger Family Winery. Chris Benziger shares the history of this gorgeous estate along with some truly incredible wines. Be sure to check out their wine club at https://benziger.com. Don’t forget to s...
028: A fresh visit to Kenwood Vineyards with the whole crew
Something To Wine About - June 07, 2021 07:01 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJoin us for a second visit to Kenwood Vineyards, this time as Michael introduces one of his favorites to the whole cast of Something to Wine About. With winemaker, Zeke Neeley (possible relation to Michael - who knows?), we are given a more thorough look at these amazing wines and the history ...
027: Ledson Wines are an Epic Sonoma Experience
Something To Wine About - May 31, 2021 07:01 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsMichael had been going to Ledson Winery since 2004 and it is always a must-stop locations whenever he's in that area. So, it only makes sense that he would introduce JJ & Doug to their amazing selection of wines (over 55 of them to choose from). Learn about more than just the wines, as we talk...
026: Armida Wines are Something to Die For!
Something To Wine About - May 24, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsFamous for their PoiZin wines that can be had with their very own coffin box, Armida is a popular Healdsburg Zin house, that also makes other great varietals. JJ, Michael & Doug crossed paths with the winemaker, as he had left Healdsburg for Santa Cruz that weekend and we had left Santa Cruz f...
025: Discover the Exquisite Wines of Lambert Bridge
Something To Wine About - May 17, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsDuring this Sonoma, Napa, Healdsburg adventure, JJ, Doug and Michael visit Lambert Bridge to try out some of the best that Healdsburg has to offer. Winemaker, Jennifer Higgins, enlightens us with what it takes to make great wines. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podc...
024: House Family Vineyards for Wine in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Something To Wine About - May 04, 2021 00:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsAs part of Doug's Birthday weekend, we ventured to this new find (and oh what a gem it is!) in the Santa Cruz Mountains. House Family Vineyards has an amazing view, a wine room built for fun, and some of the best wines that the region has to offer! Join us as we taste with winemaker, Jim Cargi...
023: Rattlesnakes, Peacocks, and Ridge Vineyards Wine - Yum!
Something To Wine About - April 26, 2021 07:01 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWhat better way to celebrate Doug Sandler's 25th birthday (for the 30th time) than to be drinking wine amongst the rattlesnakes at Ridge Vineyards! Join Michael, JJ & Doug for some fun in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you ...
022: Hanging out at Tensley Wines in Los Olivos
Something To Wine About - April 24, 2021 20:41 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn this fun group episode, we are hanging out for a tasting in Los Olivos (have you seen Sideways?) on the outdoor picnic table at Tensley Wines. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a moment ...
021: Get to know "Jack" about Jack Creek Wines
Something To Wine About - April 12, 2021 07:01 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJoin us for today's Paso Robles adventure, as we explore the wines of Jack Creek. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a moment to write a short review and rate our show. It would be greatly ap...
020: Halter Ranch wines are a thing of beauty in Paso Robles!
Something To Wine About - February 08, 2021 00:48 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJoin Michael Neeley, JJ Flizanes, Doug Sandler and Virginia Muzquiz on their continuing wine adventure in Paso Robles, CA, as they interview the winemaker, Kevin Sass! Check out Halter Ranch Vineyard at https://www.halterranch.com/. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine Abou...
019: Wine-down Weekend at Tobin James in Paso Robles
Something To Wine About - January 04, 2021 08:01 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJoin Michael, JJ, and Doug along with our pal, Virginia Muzquiz, as we interview our special guests Lance and Claire Silver - the co-owners of Tobin James Winery in Paso Robles, CA. With one of the best wine clubs around, you'll definitely want to add Tobin James to your must-visit list when y...
018: The Reboot Episode (a changing of the guard)
Something To Wine About - December 29, 2020 08:01 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn today's short Reboot Episode, there is a major change-up to the host roster. Melanie Benson is bowing out due to time constraints and Doug Sandler is bowing in since the police have removed the restraints. In addition to that, we share about our upcoming episodes, some new ideas for topics ...
017: Tasting Vino at Massolino - Our Italian Adventure
Something To Wine About - August 12, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJJ Flizanes go solo on this one... sorta - she is joined by Doug Sandler on their Italy trip as they talk about their Italian adventures and how they had a blast tasting Vino at Massolino. They also talk about wine distinctions and how they taste. Aside from that, they also discussed Barolo Wine...
016: Beautiful & Bubbly at HammerSky Vineyards
Something To Wine About - July 29, 2020 07:01 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsJoin Michael, JJ, and Melanie Greer as they talk about HammerSky Vineyards as a sustainable property. They talk about its history and its wine specialty. Listen in as they discuss and taste the different wine and scenery HammerSky has to offer. In this episode, you’ll learn: Different kinds o...
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