Greg Brewer

Greg Brewer - Brewer-Clifton, Datom, and Ex Post facto This episode features Greg Brewer, founder and winemaker at Brewer-Clifton, which is a winery in Santa Barbara producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Our conversation runs the gamut from Greg’s background, his experience working with grapes from Santa Rita Hills, harvest and processing logistics, my jealousy for Santa Rita’s huge picking window, DIAM corks, Greg’s stainless bin fermentors, his philosophy in sourcing a block for vineyard designated wines before planting vines, how little analytical data plays into his winemaking, the stainless Chardonnay brand Diatom, and Syrah for Ex Post Facto.   Brewer-Clifton - Santa Rita Hills   Diatom Chardonnay - Santa Barbara County   Ex Post Facto - Santa Barbara County     This podcast is sponsored by Flextank For nearly 20 years, winemakers in the United States and Europe have used Flextanks to make world-class wines. Flextanks have many uses in a winery including the maturation of wines. They breathe like a barrel with precise and consistent linear micro-oxygenation to your wines. The Flextank system uses its proprietary Flexstaves line of staves which are sourced from premier French and American cooperages to age both red and white wines. Today’s technologies are playing a bigger and bigger role in wineries these days. Flextanks have a long track record of replacing traditional wood oak barrels with a revolutionary breathable polymer that is scientifically engineered to achieve Oxygen Transfer Rates similar to your choice of either a 2-year or neutral barrel. Independent scientific studies and trials have validated this technology. Unlike a barrel, however, the molecules you want to retain- like ethanol and water- do not escape the Flextank wall, which means these tanks do not lose the Angel’s share as with barrels…this means less topping is needed. Not only do Flextanks breathe like a barrel, but they are also unbelievably simple to clean- reducing water and labor costs- and are designed in a variety of sizes and profiles to make more efficient space use in any cellar. Flextanks are built here in the United States and come with a free lifetime warranty. To learn more about how you can modernize your winery and lower your barreling costs, simply go to Flextank.com. Discover how the Flextank system with Flexstaves is today’s new way to make award-winning wines.   Check out the Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy video course   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes Now on Spotify And Stitcher Radio Too

Greg Brewer - Brewer-Clifton, Datom, and Ex Post facto This episode features Greg Brewer, founder and winemaker at Brewer-Clifton, which is a winery in Santa Barbara producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Our conversation runs the gamut from Greg’s background, his experience working with grapes from Santa Rita Hills, harvest and processing logistics, my jealousy for Santa Rita’s huge picking window, DIAM corks, Greg’s stainless bin fermentors, his philosophy in sourcing a block for vineyard designated wines before planting vines, how little analytical data plays into his winemaking, the stainless Chardonnay brand Diatom, and Syrah for Ex Post Facto. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.bygregbrewer.com/brewer-clifton" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brewer-Clifton</a> - Santa Rita Hills </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bygregbrewer.com/diatom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Diatom Chardonnay</a> - Santa Barbara County </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bygregbrewer.com/wines/ex-post-facto-syrah-2020" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ex Post Facto</a> - Santa Barbara County </li> </ul> This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://flextank.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Flextank</a> For nearly 20 years, winemakers in the United States and Europe have used Flextanks to make world-class wines. Flextanks have many uses in a winery including the maturation of wines. They breathe like a barrel with precise and consistent linear micro-oxygenation to your wines. The Flextank system uses its proprietary Flexstaves line of staves which are sourced from premier French and American cooperages to age both red and white wines. Today’s technologies are playing a bigger and bigger role in wineries these days. Flextanks have a long track record of replacing traditional wood oak barrels with a revolutionary breathable polymer that is scientifically engineered to achieve Oxygen Transfer Rates similar to your choice of either a 2-year or neutral barrel. Independent scientific studies and trials have validated this technology. Unlike a barrel, however, the molecules you want to retain- like ethanol and water- do not escape the Flextank wall, which means these tanks do not lose the Angel’s share as with barrels…this means less topping is needed. Not only do Flextanks breathe like a barrel, but they are also unbelievably simple to clean- reducing water and labor costs- and are designed in a variety of sizes and profiles to make more efficient space use in any cellar. Flextanks are built here in the United States and come with a free lifetime warranty. To learn more about how you can modernize your winery and lower your barreling costs, simply go to <a href="https://flextank.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Flextank.com</a>. Discover how the Flextank system with Flexstaves is today’s new way to make award-winning wines. <a href="../../../winemaking-video-course" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy video course</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4ASGWuLJJIrehyHVpP0SLq" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Now on Spotify</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 156: Greg Brewer - Brewer-Clifton, Datom, and Ex Post Facto

Megan Gunderson

This episode features Megan Gunderson, Vice President of Winemaking for Hall Wines. Megan oversees the production of wines for the Hall, WALT, and BACA brands. Our conversation ranges from Megan’s professional background, the stories Hall wines from Napa, the WALT wines from Oregon to Sta Rita Hills, the BACA Zinfandel wines, production logistics, partnerships with grapegrowers, fermentation tank materials, and Innovint’s winery production software.   Hall Wines - Napa Valley   WALT - Pinot Noir and Chardonnay   BACA - Zinfandel   This podcast is sponsored by Innovint. Has your winery turned into a complete Excel sheet show? Say hello to InnoVint, it’s winemaking software to get you off of spreadsheets and into the modern era. InnoVint was founded and built by winemakers, so they know where your pain points are. No matter the size of your winery, InnoVint provides you with instant access to your production records in n the format you need to make quick, informed decisions. Basically, they take the tedious data management stuff off your plate. With a desktop and mobile platform, the insights you need are just a few clicks away (even if you’re offline!). Make the right calls at the right time. InnoVint is an approachable solution focused on exactly what winemaking teams need. Automate your TTB compliance. Know the true cost of each wine. Improve your cellar workflow, and be more effective than ever before! Join the 4,500 winery professionals saving up to 30 hours per week. Schedule a call today on InnoVint.us and don’t forget to mention the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Innovint has a special deal for Inside Winemaking listeners and they are offering to provide lunch when you complete a demo of their software with a team member and mention the podcast.   Check out the Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy video course   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes Now on Spotify And Stitcher Radio Too

This episode features Megan Gunderson, Vice President of Winemaking for Hall Wines. Megan oversees the production of wines for the Hall, WALT, and BACA brands. Our conversation ranges from Megan’s professional background, the stories Hall wines from Napa, the WALT wines from Oregon to Sta Rita Hills, the BACA Zinfandel wines, production logistics, partnerships with grapegrowers, fermentation tank materials, and Innovint’s winery production software. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.hallwines.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hall Wines</a> - Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://www.waltwines.com?age_verified=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WALT</a> - Pinot Noir and Chardonnay </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bacawines.com?age_verified=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">BACA</a> - Zinfandel </li> </ul> This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.innovint.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Innovint</a>. Has your winery turned into a complete Excel sheet show? Say hello to InnoVint, it’s winemaking software to get you off of spreadsheets and into the modern era. InnoVint was founded and built by winemakers, so they know where your pain points are. No matter the size of your winery, InnoVint provides you with instant access to your production records in n the format you need to make quick, informed decisions. Basically, they take the tedious data management stuff off your plate. With a desktop and mobile platform, the insights you need are just a few clicks away (even if you’re offline!). Make the right calls at the right time. InnoVint is an approachable solution focused on exactly what winemaking teams need. Automate your TTB compliance. Know the true cost of each wine. Improve your cellar workflow, and be more effective than ever before! Join the 4,500 winery professionals saving up to 30 hours per week. Schedule a call today on <a href="https://www.innovint.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">InnoVint.us</a> and don’t forget to mention the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Innovint has a special deal for Inside Winemaking listeners and they are offering to provide lunch when you complete a demo of their software with a team member and mention the podcast. <a href="../../../winemaking-video-course" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy video course</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4ASGWuLJJIrehyHVpP0SLq" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Now on Spotify</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 155: Megan Gunderson - Hall Wines

Scott Mcleod

This episode features Scott McLeod, winemaker, and one of the founders of WineXRay. Our conversation covers Scott’s background building the Francis Ford Coppola brands, the development of WineXRay with his business partner Gianni Colantuoni, the color and tannin components that the WineXRay technology measures, its practical uses in a winery, the basic traits of anthocyanins and tannins in wine, the effects of temperature on red-grape phenolic development in the vineyard, consequences of the September 2022 heatwave, extraction dynamics during primary fermentation, the pros and cons of shade cloth in the vineyard, and the limits grapevine virus and diseases have on phenolic synthesis.   Link to this podcast episode (too large to host on this webpage)   WineXRay   Vineyard Shade Cloth Study from Kaan Kurtural of UCDavis     This podcast is sponsored by Sentia. The Sentia hand-held wine analyzer is a portable device for rapid measurement of 6 key analytes during wine production - free sulfur dioxide, acetic acid, malic acid, titratable acidity, glucose, and fructose. Using existing technology developed by Universal Biosensors and applied in human health for over 10 years, you save time and money with Sentia. Sentia has been developed for winery personnel who don’t want to spend hours testing using traditional techniques or waste time preparing samples, sending them off to a lab, and then waiting for results. In less time, you can test, make adjustments, then move on to the next task. Portability and speed of results are just some of the unique attributes of Sentia. No special skill is required, calibration is automatic, there are minimal or no reagents and it’s cost-effective. PLUS, it’s compatible with major winery management software platforms. Sentia is distributed nationally, as well in Canada, Mexico, South America, and Europe. For a demonstration, quote, and sales in your area, go to universalbiosensors.com/sentia or look for “Sentia wine analyzer” in your browser. In North America, you can also call Pelle Nilsson at 503 801-1694. The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes Now on Spotify And Stitcher Radio Too   Check out the Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy video course

This episode features Scott McLeod, winemaker, and one of the founders of WineXRay. Our conversation covers Scott’s background building the Francis Ford Coppola brands, the development of WineXRay with his business partner Gianni Colantuoni, the color and tannin components that the WineXRay technology measures, its practical uses in a winery, the basic traits of anthocyanins and tannins in wine, the effects of temperature on red-grape phenolic development in the vineyard, consequences of the September 2022 heatwave, extraction dynamics during primary fermentation, the pros and cons of shade cloth in the vineyard, and the limits grapevine virus and diseases have on phenolic synthesis. <ul> <li> <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/insidewinemaking/Ep._151_Dan_Petroski_-_Massican_Wines.mp3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Link to this podcast episode</a> (too large to host on this webpage) </li> <li> <a href="https://www.winexray.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WineXRay</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29141407/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vineyard Shade Cloth Study from Kaan Kurtural of UCDavis</a> </li> </ul> This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.universalbiosensors.com/products/sentia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sentia</a>. The Sentia hand-held wine analyzer is a portable device for rapid measurement of 6 key analytes during wine production - free sulfur dioxide, acetic acid, malic acid, titratable acidity, glucose, and fructose. Using existing technology developed by Universal Biosensors and applied in human health for over 10 years, you save time and money with Sentia. Sentia has been developed for winery personnel who don’t want to spend hours testing using traditional techniques or waste time preparing samples, sending them off to a lab, and then waiting for results. In less time, you can test, make adjustments, then move on to the next task. Portability and speed of results are just some of the unique attributes of Sentia. No special skill is required, calibration is automatic, there are minimal or no reagents and it’s cost-effective. PLUS, it’s compatible with major winery management software platforms. Sentia is distributed nationally, as well in Canada, Mexico, South America, and Europe. For a demonstration, quote, and sales in your area, go to <a href="https://www.universalbiosensors.com/products/sentia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">universalbiosensors.com/sentia</a> or look for “Sentia wine analyzer” in your browser. In North America, you can also call Pelle Nilsson at 503 801-1694. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4ASGWuLJJIrehyHVpP0SLq" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Now on Spotify</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a> <a href="../../../winemaking-video-course" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy video course</a>

Ep. 154: Scott McLeod - WineXRay

Clark Smith

This episode features Clark Smith, who is a winemaker, author, wine technology innovator, and winemaking instructor. Our conversation in this episode covers Clark’s background in winemaking, the development of Vinovation, alcohol adjustment in wines, micro-oxygenation, the enology courses he used to teach at UC Davis, making wine without SO2, his book Postmodern Winemaking, what modern and postmodern winemaking entail, and his video course: Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy.

This episode features Clark Smith, who is a winemaker, author, wine technology innovator, and winemaking instructor. Our conversation in this episode covers Clark’s background in winemaking, the development of Vinovation, alcohol adjustment in wines, micro-oxygenation, the enology courses he used to teach at UC Davis, making wine without SO2, his book Postmodern Winemaking, what modern and postmodern winemaking entail, and his video course: Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy.

Ep. 153: Clark Smith - Postmodern Winemaking and Video Course

Matt Parish

This episode features Matt Parish, who is one of the top winemakers within Naked Wines. Our conversation wove through Matt’s international corporate winemaking, his work with Naked Wines as an employee and later as a winemaker, the tools and tactics Matt uses to build wines in various styles, and his current international collaborations.

This episode features Matt Parish, who is one of the top winemakers within Naked Wines. Our conversation wove through Matt’s international corporate winemaking, his work with Naked Wines as an employee and later as a winemaker, the tools and tactics Matt uses to build wines in various styles, and his current international collaborations.

Ep. 152: Matt Parish - Naked Wines and Vinture

Dan Petroski

Dan Petroski - Massican Wines This episode features Dan Petroski, found, winemaker, and creative director of Massican Wines. Dan jokes that Massican is the best white wine winery in Napa Valley. Our conversation covers Dan’s background with magazines, a career in publishing, his ventures in Sicily, learning to make wine in California, Dan’s experiments focused on the elimination of additives, the pied du cuve at Larkmead Vineyards, Massican Blue in the Harvard pigment library, Dan’s number one secret to success. salinity in white wines, saliva drivers, and his endeavors with Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon blanc.   Massican Wines   Larkmead Vineyards     This podcast is sponsored by Flextank For nearly 20 years, winemakers in the United States and Europe have used Flextanks to make world-class wines. Flextanks have many uses in a winery including the maturation of wines. They breathe like a barrel with precise and consistent linear micro-oxygenation to your wines. The Flextank system uses its proprietary Flexstaves line of staves which are sourced from premier French and American cooperages to age both red and white wines. Today’s technologies are playing a bigger and bigger role in wineries these days. Flextanks have a long track record of replacing traditional wood oak barrels with a revolutionary breathable polymer that is scientifically engineered to achieve Oxygen Transfer Rates similar to your choice of either a 2-year or neutral barrel. Independent scientific studies and trials have validated this technology. Unlike a barrel, however, the molecules you want to retain- like ethanol and water- do not escape the Flextank wall, which means these tanks do not lose the Angel’s share as with barrels…this means less topping is needed. Not only do Flextanks breathe like a barrel, but they are also unbelievably simple to clean- reducing water and labor costs- and are designed in a variety of sizes and profiles to make more efficient space use in any cellar. Flextanks are built here in the United States and come with a free lifetime warranty. To learn more about how you can modernize your winery and lower your barreling costs, simply go to Flextank.com. Discover how the Flextank system with Flexstaves is today’s new way to make award-winning wines. The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes Now on Spotify And Stitcher Radio Too

Dan Petroski - Massican Wines This episode features Dan Petroski, found, winemaker, and creative director of Massican Wines. Dan jokes that Massican is the best white wine winery in Napa Valley. Our conversation covers Dan’s background with magazines, a career in publishing, his ventures in Sicily, learning to make wine in California, Dan’s experiments focused on the elimination of additives, the pied du cuve at Larkmead Vineyards, Massican Blue in the Harvard pigment library, Dan’s number one secret to success. salinity in white wines, saliva drivers, and his endeavors with Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon blanc. <ul> <li> <a href="https://massican.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Massican Wines</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://larkmead.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Larkmead Vineyards</a> </li> </ul> This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://flextank.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Flextank</a> For nearly 20 years, winemakers in the United States and Europe have used Flextanks to make world-class wines. Flextanks have many uses in a winery including the maturation of wines. They breathe like a barrel with precise and consistent linear micro-oxygenation to your wines. The Flextank system uses its proprietary Flexstaves line of staves which are sourced from premier French and American cooperages to age both red and white wines. Today’s technologies are playing a bigger and bigger role in wineries these days. Flextanks have a long track record of replacing traditional wood oak barrels with a revolutionary breathable polymer that is scientifically engineered to achieve Oxygen Transfer Rates similar to your choice of either a 2-year or neutral barrel. Independent scientific studies and trials have validated this technology. Unlike a barrel, however, the molecules you want to retain- like ethanol and water- do not escape the Flextank wall, which means these tanks do not lose the Angel’s share as with barrels…this means less topping is needed. Not only do Flextanks breathe like a barrel, but they are also unbelievably simple to clean- reducing water and labor costs- and are designed in a variety of sizes and profiles to make more efficient space use in any cellar. Flextanks are built here in the United States and come with a free lifetime warranty. To learn more about how you can modernize your winery and lower your barreling costs, simply go to <a href="https://flextank.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Flextank.com</a>. Discover how the Flextank system with Flexstaves is today’s new way to make award-winning wines. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4ASGWuLJJIrehyHVpP0SLq" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Now on Spotify</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 151: Dan Petroski - Massican Wines

Josh Widaman

Josh Widaman - Pine Ridge Vineyards This episode features Josh Widaman, Estate Winemaker from Pine Ridge Vineyards in the Napa Valley. Our conversation was focused on Cabernet Sauvignon and covered, the cellar updates at Pine Ridge, their 160 acres of vines in Napa, Wine XRay, and high-brix winemaking.   Pine Ridge Vineyards - Napa Valley   Malene Wines Rosé - Central Coast, California     This podcast is sponsored by Innovint. Has your winery turned into a complete Excel sheet show? Say hello to InnoVint, it’s winemaking software to get you off of spreadsheets and into the modern era. InnoVint was founded and built by winemakers, so they know where your pain points are. No matter the size of your winery, InnoVint provides you with instant access to your production records in n the format you need to make quick, informed decisions. Basically, they take the tedious data management stuff off your plate. With a desktop and mobile platform, the insights you need are just a few clicks away (even if you’re offline!). Make the right calls at the right time. InnoVint is an approachable solution focused on exactly what winemaking teams need. Automate your TTB compliance. Know the true cost of each wine. Improve your cellar workflow, and be more effective than ever before! Join the 4,500 winery professionals saving up to 30 hours per week. Schedule a call today on InnoVint.us and don’t forget to mention the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Innovint has a special deal for Inside Winemaking listeners and they are offering to provide lunch when you complete a demo of their software with a team member and mention the podcast.     The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes Now on Spotify And Stitcher Radio Too

Josh Widaman - Pine Ridge Vineyards This episode features Josh Widaman, Estate Winemaker from Pine Ridge Vineyards in the Napa Valley. Our conversation was focused on Cabernet Sauvignon and covered, the cellar updates at Pine Ridge, their 160 acres of vines in Napa, Wine XRay, and high-brix winemaking. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.pineridgevineyards.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pine Ridge Vineyards</a> - Napa Valley </li> <li> M<a href="https://www.malenewines.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">alene Wines Rosé</a> - Central Coast, California </li> </ul> This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.innovint.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Innovint</a>. Has your winery turned into a complete Excel sheet show? Say hello to InnoVint, it’s winemaking software to get you off of spreadsheets and into the modern era. InnoVint was founded and built by winemakers, so they know where your pain points are. No matter the size of your winery, InnoVint provides you with instant access to your production records in n the format you need to make quick, informed decisions. Basically, they take the tedious data management stuff off your plate. With a desktop and mobile platform, the insights you need are just a few clicks away (even if you’re offline!). Make the right calls at the right time. InnoVint is an approachable solution focused on exactly what winemaking teams need. Automate your TTB compliance. Know the true cost of each wine. Improve your cellar workflow, and be more effective than ever before! Join the 4,500 winery professionals saving up to 30 hours per week. Schedule a call today on <a href="https://www.innovint.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">InnoVint.us</a> and don’t forget to mention the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Innovint has a special deal for Inside Winemaking listeners and they are offering to provide lunch when you complete a demo of their software with a team member and mention the podcast. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4ASGWuLJJIrehyHVpP0SLq" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Now on Spotify</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 150: Josh Widaman - Pine Ridge Vineyards

Marcus Notaro

This episode features Marcus Notaro, Head Winemaker, at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in Napa Valley. This was a chance for me to ask Marcus about grapegowing and winemaking in central Washington, where he used to make wine for Col Solare focusing on vineyards in the Red Mountain AVA. Our conversation covered Marcus’ background, viticulture in Washington, “stabulation,” a new idea to me, styles of Chardonnay, and Cabernet from Stag’s Leap.

This episode features Marcus Notaro, Head Winemaker, at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in Napa Valley. This was a chance for me to ask Marcus about grapegowing and winemaking in central Washington, where he used to make wine for Col Solare focusing on vineyards in the Red Mountain AVA. Our conversation covered Marcus’ background, viticulture in Washington, “stabulation,” a new idea to me, styles of Chardonnay, and Cabernet from Stag’s Leap.

Ep. 149: Marcus Notaro - Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

David Bos

David Bos - Bos Wine This episode features David Bos in his third time on the podcast. In this episode, we cover David’s return to Michigan, organic farming near Lake Michigan, the new Bos Wine Garden in Elk Rapids, and the basics of advancing a newer wine region in the US.   Bos Wine - Elk Rapids, Michigan     This podcast is sponsored by Innovint. Has your winery turned into a complete Excel sheet show? Say hello to InnoVint, it’s winemaking software to get you off of spreadsheets and into the modern era. InnoVint was founded and built by winemakers, so they know where your pain points are. No matter the size of your winery, InnoVint provides you with instant access to your production records in n the format you need to make quick, informed decisions. Basically, they take the tedious data management stuff off your plate. With a desktop and mobile platform, the insights you need are just a few clicks away (even if you’re offline!). Make the right calls at the right time. InnoVint is an approachable solution focused on exactly what winemaking teams need. Automate your TTB compliance. Know the true cost of each wine. Improve your cellar workflow, and be more effective than ever before! Join the 4,500 winery professionals saving up to 30 hours per week. Schedule a call today on InnoVint.us and don’t forget to mention the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Innovint has a special deal for Inside Winemaking listeners and they are offering to provide lunch when you complete a demo of their software with a team member and mention the podcast.     The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes Now on Spotify And Stitcher Radio Too

David Bos - Bos Wine This episode features David Bos in his third time on the podcast. In this episode, we cover David’s return to Michigan, organic farming near Lake Michigan, the new Bos Wine Garden in Elk Rapids, and the basics of advancing a newer wine region in the US. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.boswine.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bos Wine</a> - Elk Rapids, Michigan </li> </ul> This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.innovint.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Innovint</a>. Has your winery turned into a complete Excel sheet show? Say hello to InnoVint, it’s winemaking software to get you off of spreadsheets and into the modern era. InnoVint was founded and built by winemakers, so they know where your pain points are. No matter the size of your winery, InnoVint provides you with instant access to your production records in n the format you need to make quick, informed decisions. Basically, they take the tedious data management stuff off your plate. With a desktop and mobile platform, the insights you need are just a few clicks away (even if you’re offline!). Make the right calls at the right time. InnoVint is an approachable solution focused on exactly what winemaking teams need. Automate your TTB compliance. Know the true cost of each wine. Improve your cellar workflow, and be more effective than ever before! Join the 4,500 winery professionals saving up to 30 hours per week. Schedule a call today on <a href="https://www.innovint.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">InnoVint.us</a> and don’t forget to mention the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Innovint has a special deal for Inside Winemaking listeners and they are offering to provide lunch when you complete a demo of their software with a team member and mention the podcast. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4ASGWuLJJIrehyHVpP0SLq" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Now on Spotify</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep 148: David Bos - Bos Wine

Natalie Winkler

This episode features Natalie Winkler and viticulturist for Salvestrin Winery in the Napa Valley. Our conversation during this podcast was heavy on technical farming. Natalie shared her experience in transitioning vineyards from conventional to organic and biodynamic farming. We discussed cover crops, soil building, carbon sequestration, conservation tillage, and even a little about winemaking.   Salvestrin Winery - Napa Valley     This podcast is sponsored by Innovint. Has your winery turned into a complete Excel sheet show? Say hello to InnoVint, it’s winemaking software to get you off of spreadsheets and into the modern era. InnoVint was founded and built by winemakers, so they know where your pain points are. No matter the size of your winery, InnoVint provides you with instant access to your production records in n the format you need to make quick, informed decisions. Basically, they take the tedious data management stuff off your plate. With a desktop and mobile platform, the insights you need are just a few clicks away (even if you’re offline!). Make the right calls at the right time. InnoVint is an approachable solution focused on exactly what winemaking teams need. Automate your TTB compliance. Know the true cost of each wine. Improve your cellar workflow, and be more effective than ever before! Join the 4,500 winery professionals saving up to 30 hours per week. Schedule a call today on InnoVint.us and don’t forget to mention the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Innovint has a special deal for Inside Winemaking listeners and they are offering to provide lunch when you complete a demo of their software with a team member and mention the podcast.     The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes Now on Spotify And Stitcher Radio Too

This episode features Natalie Winkler and viticulturist for Salvestrin Winery in the Napa Valley. Our conversation during this podcast was heavy on technical farming. Natalie shared her experience in transitioning vineyards from conventional to organic and biodynamic farming. We discussed cover crops, soil building, carbon sequestration, conservation tillage, and even a little about winemaking. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.salvestrinwinery.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Salvestrin Winery</a> - Napa Valley </li> </ul> This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.innovint.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Innovint</a>. Has your winery turned into a complete Excel sheet show? Say hello to InnoVint, it’s winemaking software to get you off of spreadsheets and into the modern era. InnoVint was founded and built by winemakers, so they know where your pain points are. No matter the size of your winery, InnoVint provides you with instant access to your production records in n the format you need to make quick, informed decisions. Basically, they take the tedious data management stuff off your plate. With a desktop and mobile platform, the insights you need are just a few clicks away (even if you’re offline!). Make the right calls at the right time. InnoVint is an approachable solution focused on exactly what winemaking teams need. Automate your TTB compliance. Know the true cost of each wine. Improve your cellar workflow, and be more effective than ever before! Join the 4,500 winery professionals saving up to 30 hours per week. Schedule a call today on <a href="https://www.innovint.us" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">InnoVint.us</a> and don’t forget to mention the Inside Winemaking Podcast. Innovint has a special deal for Inside Winemaking listeners and they are offering to provide lunch when you complete a demo of their software with a team member and mention the podcast. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4ASGWuLJJIrehyHVpP0SLq" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Now on Spotify</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 147: Natalie Winkler - Salvestrin Winery

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Hunter Smith

The folks who put on the City of Riesling invited me to their events this past June in Traverse City, Michigan.  I was able to record this podcast featuring Hunter Smith from Frankland Estate, situated in the Frankland River Region of Western Australia, and is known for their Rielsings.  Hunter does a great job of describing this remote site, 70 km from the coast, where they are farming and certified organic.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Frankland Estate, Western Australia   City of Riesling, Traverse City, Michigan   South African Garden Weevil   This podcast is brought you by HomeBrewIt.com -- Providing winemaking supplies for the hobbyist and small to mid size wineries   Everything from small amounts of wine chemicals and shrink caps, to stainless steel tanks, presses, and commercial bottle fillers   Largest selection of Winexpert Wine Kits on the web   Real pricing, meaning we don't hide our shipping costs in the price of an item!   Family owned and operated for over 20 years   Customer service driven   Use the code INSIDEWINEMAKING2018 at HomeBrewIt.com/inside-winemaking and get 10% off purchases of winemaking equipment     Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too

The folks who put on the <a href="https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?sendToSSL=true&amp;id=3122" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">City of Riesling</a> invited me to their events this past June in Traverse City, Michigan.  I was able to record this podcast featuring Hunter Smith from Frankland Estate, situated in the Frankland River Region of Western Australia, and is known for their Rielsings.  Hunter does a great job of describing this remote site, 70 km from the coast, where they are farming and certified organic.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.franklandestate.com.au/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Frankland Estate</a>, Western Australia </li> <li> <a href="https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=3122" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">City of Riesling</a>, Traverse City, Michigan </li> <li> <a href="https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/pome-fruit/garden-weevil-vineyards" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">South African Garden Weevil</a> </li> </ul> This podcast is brought you by <a href="https://www.homebrewit.com/inside-winemaking" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HomeBrewIt.com</a> -- Providing winemaking supplies for the hobbyist and small to mid size wineries <ul> <li> Everything from small amounts of wine chemicals and shrink caps, to stainless steel tanks, presses, and commercial bottle fillers </li> <li> Largest selection of Winexpert Wine Kits on the web </li> <li> Real pricing, meaning we don't hide our shipping costs in the price of an item! </li> <li> Family owned and operated for over 20 years </li> <li> Customer service driven </li> <li> Use the code INSIDEWINEMAKING2018 at <a href="https://www.homebrewit.com/inside-winemaking" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HomeBrewIt.com/inside-winemaking</a> and get 10% off purchases of winemaking equipment </li> </ul>   Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.   <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 81: Hunter Smith - Frankland Estate, Western Australia

This episode is the second in the chemistry series and focuses on the acidity elements of pH and TA (Ep. 56 was on sugar and alcohol).  Dave Nakaji, winemaker for Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery, came on the podcast to discuss how he integrates pH and TA as parameters to guide his decision-making all the way through from grapes to finished wine.  Beyond his experience with wine, Dave has a PhD in organic chemistry, and the rare ability to simplify the complex understanding of acid chemistry as it is applied to winemaking.  The next episode (Ep. 68) will feature Dave's full interview.  After Dave and my discussion of pH and TA, Casey Banach from Hanna Instruments joins the podcast to review the care and maintenance of pH meters.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Edge pH meter from Hanna Instruments HALO Wireless pH meter from Hanna Instruments Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery, Sonoma  This podcast is brought you by  Hanna Instruments.  Makers of edge and Halo Wine pH meters, these tools are purpose built for winery environments.  The edge Wine pH meter is rich in features including using digital electrodes that can be swapped out anytime to switch to a different parameter, built in rechargeable battery, two USB ports, datalogging, automatic calibration, and Hanna’s exclusive calibration check feature that will alert the user to potential problems during calibration including when to clean the electrode and when the buffer might be contaminated. The edge Wine pH meter is a versatile pH meter for winemaking that be used as a benchtop, portable and even a wall mount to conserve space. Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes  And Stitcher Radio Too

This episode is the second in the chemistry series and focuses on the acidity elements of pH and TA (<a href="../../../056" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 56 was on sugar and alcohol</a>).  Dave Nakaji, winemaker for Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery, came on the podcast to discuss how he integrates pH and TA as parameters to guide his decision-making all the way through from grapes to finished wine.  Beyond his experience with wine, Dave has a PhD in organic chemistry, and the rare ability to simplify the complex understanding of acid chemistry as it is applied to winemaking.  The next episode (Ep. 68) will feature Dave's full interview.  After Dave and my discussion of pH and TA, Casey Banach from Hanna Instruments joins the podcast to review the care and maintenance of pH meters.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li><a href="https://hannainst.com/hi2020w-edge-wine-ph-meter-kit.html?utm_campaign=Jim%20Duane%20-%20Inside%20Winemaking%20Podcast%20-%202018&amp;utm_source=Podcast%20Ads&amp;utm_medium=Inside%20Winemaking" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Edge pH meter from Hanna Instruments</a></li> <li><a href="https://hannainst.com/halo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HALO Wireless pH meter from Hanna Instruments</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sebastiani.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sebastiani Vineyards and Winery</a>, Sonoma</li> </ul> This podcast is brought you by <a href="https://hannainst.com/hi2020w-edge-wine-ph-meter-kit.html?utm_campaign=Jim%20Duane%20-%20Inside%20Winemaking%20Podcast%20-%202018&amp;utm_source=Podcast%20Ads&amp;utm_medium=Inside%20Winemaking" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> H</a>anna Instruments.  Makers of edge and Halo Wine pH meters, these tools are purpose built for winery environments.  The edge Wine pH meter is rich in features including using digital electrodes that can be swapped out anytime to switch to a different parameter, built in rechargeable battery, two USB ports, datalogging, automatic calibration, and Hanna’s exclusive calibration check feature that will alert the user to potential problems during calibration including when to clean the electrode and when the buffer might be contaminated. The edge Wine pH meter is a versatile pH meter for winemaking that be used as a benchtop, portable and even a wall mount to conserve space. Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 67: Winemaking Chemistry Series - pH and TA

Mike Dunn

Mike Dunn returned to his family's winery in 2000 and  in this Podcast tells the story of his journey outside of winemaking and how it ultimately lead back to Dunn Vineyards up on Howell Mountain in Napa.  Mike describes what Dunn looked like back when he was a teenager working for Randy.   He then goes over how some basic equipment upgrades in the early 2000's have streamlined the winemaking, saving time and everyone's back health, yet kept the winemaking simple and respected the tradition of Dunn Vineyards - massive in fruit and tannins.   Having access to some gnarly old vine Petite Sirah, and the motivation to create something purely his own, Mike launched Retro Cellars in 2003.  During our conversation Mike gives a cheat-sheet for working with Petite Sirah both in the vineyard and the cellar.    He then ties Dunn and Retro in together and explains how time and patience are key to both of these very different wines.  

Mike Dunn returned to his family's winery in 2000 and  in this Podcast tells the story of his journey outside of winemaking and how it ultimately lead back to Dunn Vineyards up on Howell Mountain in Napa.  Mike describes what Dunn looked like back when he was a teenager working for Randy.   He then goes over how some basic equipment upgrades in the early 2000's have streamlined the winemaking, saving time and everyone's back health, yet kept the winemaking simple and respected the tradition of Dunn Vineyards - massive in fruit and tannins.   Having access to some gnarly old vine Petite Sirah, and the motivation to create something purely his own, Mike launched Retro Cellars in 2003.  During our conversation Mike gives a cheat-sheet for working with Petite Sirah both in the vineyard and the cellar.    He then ties Dunn and Retro in together and explains how time and patience are key to both of these very different wines.

003: Long Road Leads Back Home To Howell Mountain With Mike Dunn 

Philippe Melka

Meghan Zoebeck

This episode features Philippe Melka, one of the most renowned winemakers in California.  Joining us is Meghan Zoebeck, who is one of the winemakers that make up the small Atelier Melka workshop, which is responsible for the consultation to some of Napa's leading wineries.  I have received many requests for a discussion of managing native fermentations and I felt Philippe's experience would be ideal for this topic.  After Philippe shares the mishap of feeding red pomace to the winery cows at Seavey Vineyard back in 1995 we get right into the thick of fermentation management including both philosophical and technical aspects.  This episode gets deep into the weeds of red wine fermentations and we also cover the practice of extended macerations.  We wrap up with a discussion of Philippe and Meghan's recent forays into Pinot Noir winemaking.  I had a great time recording this episode and I'm excited to share it with all the Inside Winemaking listeners.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Atelier Melka Melka Wines, Napa Valley Seavey Vineyard, Napa Valley  Philippe on Wine Library TV back in 2006 SO2 podcast from Inside Winemaking featuring Zeke Neeley Dominus Estate, Napa Valley Lail Vineyards, Napa Valley Vineyard 29, Napa Valley Dana Estates, Napa Valley Constant Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley  I'm hoping to put together an episode where I answer listener questions about grapegrowing and winemaking.  Please email what's on your mind   jim@insidewinemaking.com The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes  And Stitcher Radio Too Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com

This episode features Philippe Melka, one of the most renowned winemakers in California.  Joining us is Meghan Zoebeck, who is one of the winemakers that make up the small Atelier Melka workshop, which is responsible for the consultation to some of Napa's leading wineries.  I have received many requests for a discussion of managing native fermentations and I felt Philippe's experience would be ideal for this topic.  After Philippe shares the mishap of feeding red pomace to the winery cows at Seavey Vineyard back in 1995 we get right into the thick of fermentation management including both philosophical and technical aspects.  This episode gets deep into the weeds of red wine fermentations and we also cover the practice of extended macerations.  We wrap up with a discussion of Philippe and Meghan's recent forays into Pinot Noir winemaking.  I had a great time recording this episode and I'm excited to share it with all the Inside Winemaking listeners.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li><a href="http://www.ateliermelka.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A</a><a href="http://www.ateliermelka.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">telier Melka</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melkawines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melka Wines</a>, Napa Valley</li> <li><a href="http://www.seaveyvineyard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seavey Vineyard</a><a href="http://www.seaveyvineyard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">,</a> Napa Valley</li> <li><a href="http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/06/28/more-today-with-philippe-melka-episode-55/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> P</a><a href="http://tv.winelibrary.com/2006/06/28/more-today-with-philippe-melka-episode-55/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hilippe on Wine Library TV</a> back in 2006</li> <li><a href="https://jim-duane-mkpi.squarespace.com/014" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SO2 podcast from Inside Winemaking</a> featuring Zeke Neeley</li> <li><a href="http://www.dominusestate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dominus Estate</a>, Napa Valley</li> <li><a href="https://www.lailvineyards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lail Vineyards</a>, Napa Valley</li> <li><a href="http://vineyard29.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vineyard 29</a>, Napa Valley</li> <li><a href="http://www.danaestates.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dana Estates</a>, Napa Valley</li> <li><a href="http://www.constantwine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Constant Diamond Mountain</a>, Napa Valley</li> </ul> I'm hoping to put together an episode where I answer listener questions about grapegrowing and winemaking.  Please email what's on your mind   <a href="mailto:jim@insidewinemaking.com">jim@insidewinemaking.com</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> And Stitcher Radio Too</a> Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com

Ep. 044: Philippe Melka, Meghan Zoebeck, and Native Fermentation Management

Russell Bevan

I met Russell Bevan last year as we had both done our time with the Jesuits at Gonzaga University.  Russell is a big guy with an even larger personality, which is only superseded by some of the critical review his wines have received. He is a man to pull no punches.   That is what most excited me to bring him onto the Inside Winemaking Podcast.  Russell founded Bevan Cellars with his partner, Victoria De Crescenzo, in 2004 and in less than ten years has rocketed to the top of luxury wine lovers' most-coveted list.   In our conversation Russell lays out his disdain for "good, clean wine," and explains in detail his winemaking philosophy and the meticulous standards he and his team employ.  For example, Russell is preparing to make up to six yeast additions to his wines this coming harvest in order to re-create his version of a wild fermentation.  And this because, as he states, "There's no such thing as a true wild fermentation."  Most of Russell's ideas on winemaking challenge what I have learned during my own career and our conversation during this podcast left my head spinning in the way it does every time we meet.  I keep coming back for more.

I met Russell Bevan last year as we had both done our time with the Jesuits at Gonzaga University.  Russell is a big guy with an even larger personality, which is only superseded by some of the critical review his wines have received. He is a man to pull no punches.   That is what most excited me to bring him onto the Inside Winemaking Podcast.  Russell founded <a href="http://www.bevancellars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bevan Cellars</a> with his partner, Victoria De Crescenzo, in 2004 and in less than ten years has rocketed to the top of luxury wine lovers' most-coveted list.   In our conversation Russell lays out his disdain for "good, clean wine," and explains in detail his winemaking philosophy and the meticulous standards he and his team employ.  For example, Russell is preparing to make up to six yeast additions to his wines this coming harvest in order to re-create his version of a wild fermentation.  And this because, as he states, "There's no such thing as a true wild fermentation."  Most of Russell's ideas on winemaking challenge what I have learned during my own career and our conversation during this podcast left my head spinning in the way it does every time we meet.  I keep coming back for more.

Ep. 005 Aggressive Karma And The Myth Of A Wild Fermentation With Russell Bevan

Gabrielle Shaffer

This episode features Gabrielle Shaffer, who is the viticulturist and winery relations manager for Stagecoach Vineyard.  AT 600 planted acres across 175 distinct parcels, Stagecoach is one of the largest and most important vineyards in the Napa Valley.  Gabrielle works with 90 different winemakers, who are purchasing grapes from Stagecoach.  Gabrielle also has her own brand, Gamling and McDuck, which she founded with her partner, Adam McClary.  Gamling and McDuck, which features Chenin blanc and Cabernet Franc, is opening a tasting room in downtown Napa.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Stagecoach Vineyard Gamling and McDuck  Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal, Bitcoin, and Ethereum links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.    The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes  And Stitcher Radio Too

This episode features Gabrielle Shaffer, who is the viticulturist and winery relations manager for Stagecoach Vineyard.  AT 600 planted acres across 175 distinct parcels, Stagecoach is one of the largest and most important vineyards in the Napa Valley.  Gabrielle works with 90 different winemakers, who are purchasing grapes from Stagecoach.  Gabrielle also has her own brand, Gamling and McDuck, which she founded with her partner, Adam McClary.  Gamling and McDuck, which features Chenin blanc and Cabernet Franc, is opening a tasting room in downtown Napa.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li><a href="http://www.stagecoachvineyard.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stagecoach Vineyard</a></li> <li><a href="http://gamlingandmcduck.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gamling and McDuck</a></li> </ul> Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal, Bitcoin, and Ethereum links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.   <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 73: Gabrielle Shaffer - Stagecoach Vineyard and Gamling & McDuck

This episode features Thibaut Scholasch, founder and VP of Research and Development for Fruition Sciences.  Our conversation gets deep into the weeds of technical viticulture.  Fruition Sciences provides four technical vineyard services that track novel parameters within grapevines.  Thibaut discusses those services chronologically as they are pertinent during the growing season and describes how viticulturists and winemakers can utilize the data to optimize inputs such as irrigation and Nitrogen fertilization.  Thibaut has also created the Vintage Report seminar that is an annual gathering "connecting terroir and innovation." LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Fruition Sciences Physiocap Dualex Nitrogen tracking Sap flow Multiplex Color/Anthocyanin tracking   Vintage Report  This podcast is brought you by  Hanna Instruments.  Makers of edge and Halo Wine pH meters, these tools are purpose built for winery environments.  The edge Wine pH meter is rich in features including using digital electrodes that can be swapped out anytime to switch to a different parameter, built in rechargeable battery, two USB ports, datalogging, automatic calibration, and Hanna’s exclusive calibration check feature that will alert the user to potential problems during calibration including when to clean the electrode and when the buffer might be contaminated. The edge Wine pH meter is a versatile pH meter for winemaking that be used as a benchtop, portable and even a wall mount to conserve space.   Edge pH meter from Hanna Instruments HALO Wireless pH meter from Hanna Instruments  Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal, Bitcoin, and Ethereum links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.    The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes  And Stitcher Radio Too

This episode features Thibaut Scholasch, founder and VP of Research and Development for Fruition Sciences.  Our conversation gets deep into the weeds of technical viticulture.  Fruition Sciences provides four technical vineyard services that track novel parameters within grapevines.  Thibaut discusses those services chronologically as they are pertinent during the growing season and describes how viticulturists and winemakers can utilize the data to optimize inputs such as irrigation and Nitrogen fertilization.  Thibaut has also created the Vintage Report seminar that is an annual gathering "connecting terroir and innovation." LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li><a href="https://fruitionsciences.com/en/home" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fruition Sciences</a><ul> <li><a href="https://fruitionsciences.com/en/physiocap-vineyard-map" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Physiocap</a></li> <li><a href="https://fruitionsciences.com/en/dualex" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dualex Nitrogen tracking</a></li> <li><a href="https://fruitionsciences.com/en/sap-flow-irrigation-sensors" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sap flow</a></li> <li><a href="https://fruitionsciences.com/en/multiplex-signature" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Multiplex Color/Anthocyanin tracking</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.vintagereport.com/en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Report</a></li> </ul> This podcast is brought you by <a href="https://hannainst.com/hi2020w-edge-wine-ph-meter-kit.html?utm_campaign=Jim%20Duane%20-%20Inside%20Winemaking%20Podcast%20-%202018&amp;utm_source=Podcast%20Ads&amp;utm_medium=Inside%20Winemaking" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Hanna Instruments</a>.  Makers of edge and Halo Wine pH meters, these tools are purpose built for winery environments.  The edge Wine pH meter is rich in features including using digital electrodes that can be swapped out anytime to switch to a different parameter, built in rechargeable battery, two USB ports, datalogging, automatic calibration, and Hanna’s exclusive calibration check feature that will alert the user to potential problems during calibration including when to clean the electrode and when the buffer might be contaminated. The edge Wine pH meter is a versatile pH meter for winemaking that be used as a benchtop, portable and even a wall mount to conserve space. <ul> <li><a href="https://hannainst.com/hi2020w-edge-wine-ph-meter-kit.html?utm_campaign=Jim%20Duane%20-%20Inside%20Winemaking%20Podcast%20-%202018&amp;utm_source=Podcast%20Ads&amp;utm_medium=Inside%20Winemaking" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Edge pH meter from Hanna Instruments</a></li> <li><a href="https://hannainst.com/halo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HALO Wireless pH meter from Hanna Instruments</a></li> </ul> Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal, Bitcoin, and Ethereum links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.   <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 72: Thibaut Scholasch - Fruition Sciences

David Grega

With his father's suburban loaded up with Petit Sirah and layered with dry ice, David Grega, nearly asphyxiated on the highway before he got his grapes to the crusher on his very first day of winemaking.  As someone who has no interest in saying "no" to opportunity, David has taken a novel approach to his career with wines.  An Army combat veteran of Iraq, cigar enthusiast, self-made Tea sensory instructor, and now Cab winemaker by day and Rhone wine guy by night, it became clear during our podcast conversation that the unifying characteristics of David's success in a range of fields stems from his focus and hyper-disciplined self education.  We spent a good portion of our recorded conversation talking about David's path into all things wine and ended with his specific vision of what he hopes his impact to be on the winemakers that come after him. Carlotta Wines is the brand that David and his partner created to focus of wines using mainly Rhone varietals.  David also works with winemaker, Jeff Ames, who is the creator of the Rudius Wines, and together they manage Jeff's clientele of high-end Napa Wineries including Tor Kenward, Boich Cellars, and Anthem Winery.

With his father's suburban loaded up with Petit Sirah and layered with dry ice, David Grega, nearly asphyxiated on the highway before he got his grapes to the crusher on his very first day of winemaking.  As someone who has no interest in saying "no" to opportunity, David has taken a novel approach to his career with wines.  An Army combat veteran of Iraq, cigar enthusiast, self-made Tea sensory instructor, and now Cab winemaker by day and Rhone wine guy by night, it became clear during our podcast conversation that the unifying characteristics of David's success in a range of fields stems from his focus and hyper-disciplined self education.  We spent a good portion of our recorded conversation talking about David's path into all things wine and ended with his specific vision of what he hopes his impact to be on the winemakers that come after him. <a href="http://www.carlottawines.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlotta Wines</a> is the brand that David and his partner created to focus of wines using mainly Rhone varietals.  David also works with winemaker, Jeff Ames, who is the creator of the Rudius Wines, and together they manage Jeff's clientele of high-end Napa Wineries including Tor Kenward, Boich Cellars, and Anthem Winery.

Ep. 019: David Grega, A Self-Education in Wine

Frederick Ammons

This episode features Frederick Ammons, Winegrower for Rudd Estate in the Napa Valley. Our conversation covers Frederick’s education in Bordeaux, his early jobs in California, his stint at Seavey Vineyard, the building of The Napa Valley Reserve where he made wine for nine years, and his current position at Rudd Wines. We spend the majority of our time discussing philosophical and practical viticulture touching upon organic and biodynamic practices. The central role of robust ecology and biological diversity both in vineyard soils and wine fermentation is a core theme that weaves throughout all of Frederick’s work in the vineyard and in the winery. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Rudd Estate, Napa Valley   Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma Valley   Seavey Vineyard, Napa Valley   The Napa Valley Reserve   Plumpjack Winery, Napa Valley   Kelli White’s, Guild Somm article on biodynamic farming. Photo of the weed crimping roller used at Hanzell Vineyard   Wine yeast DNA Fingerprinting analysis from ETS Labs   Article - Soil Fertility and Biodiversity in Organic Farming - Mader, et. al.   Book’s mentioned   Le sol, la terre, et les champs, pour retrouver une agriculture saine by Claude and Lydia Bourguignone   Vinification et Fermentation : Les Méthodes biologiques appliquées à la vinification et à l'oenologie by Max Leglise   La vigne et le vin entre Ciel et Terre by Max Leglise     This podcast is brought you by Scott Laboratories -- For over eighty years, Scott Laboratories has been the leader in providing the North American specialty beverage industry with innovative solutions and products including fermentation goods, filtration media, equipment, packaging products and laboratory services. Scott Labs is introducing their new website, which features online ordering, order history, and a technical library. They can be reached at 707 765-6666.   Scott Laboratories new website   Managing Diacetyl from their technical library    Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too

This episode features Frederick Ammons, Winegrower for Rudd Estate in the Napa Valley. Our conversation covers Frederick’s education in Bordeaux, his early jobs in California, his stint at Seavey Vineyard, the building of The Napa Valley Reserve where he made wine for nine years, and his current position at Rudd Wines. We spend the majority of our time discussing philosophical and practical viticulture touching upon organic and biodynamic practices. The central role of robust ecology and biological diversity both in vineyard soils and wine fermentation is a core theme that weaves throughout all of Frederick’s work in the vineyard and in the winery. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.ruddwines.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rudd Estate</a>, Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://www.drycreekvineyard.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dry Creek Vineyard</a>, Sonoma Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://www.seaveyvineyard.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Seavey Vineyard</a>, Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="http://www.thenapavalleyreserve.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Napa Valley Reserve</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://plumpjackwinery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Plumpjack Winery</a>, Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://www.guildsomm.com/public_content/features/articles/b/kelli-white/posts/contemporary-biodynamics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kelli White’s, Guild Somm article on biodynamic farming. Photo of the weed crimping roller used at Hanzell Vineyard</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.etslabs.com/analyses/JMYVNTR" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wine yeast DNA Fingerprinting</a> analysis from ETS Labs </li> <li> Article - <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12040197" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Soil Fertility and Biodiversity in Organic Farming - Mader, et. al.</a> </li> <li> Book’s mentioned <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/sol-terre-champs-retrouver-agriculture/dp/2869853262/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Le%20sol%2C%20la%20terre%20et%20les%20champs%20-%20Pour%20retrouver%20une%20agriculture%20saine&amp;qid=1575844968&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Le sol, la terre, et les champs, pour retrouver une agriculture saine</a> by Claude and Lydia Bourguignone </li> <li> <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/dp/2702902944/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_8217842112?%2AVersion%2A=1&amp;%2Aentries%2A=0&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;ie=UTF8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vinification et Fermentation : Les Méthodes biologiques appliquées à la vinification et à l'oenologie</a> by Max Leglise </li> <li> <a href="http://arnodietrich.free.fr/dotclear/index.php?2008%2F02%2F04%2F159-la-vigne-et-le-vin-entre-ciel-et-terre" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">La vigne et le vin entre Ciel et Terre</a> by Max Leglise </li> </ul> </li> </ul> This podcast is brought you by <a href="https://scottlab.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Laboratories</a> -- For over eighty years, Scott Laboratories has been the leader in providing the North American specialty beverage industry with innovative solutions and products including fermentation goods, filtration media, equipment, packaging products and laboratory services. Scott Labs is introducing their new website, which features online ordering, order history, and a technical library. They can be reached at 707 765-6666. <ul> <li> <a href="https://scottlab.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Laboratories new website</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://scottlab.com/manage-diacetyl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Managing Diacetyl</a> from their technical library  </li> </ul> Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.   <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 100: Frederick Ammons - Rudd Estate

This episode is the first in a series of solo podcasts where I present my assessment of the most critical chemical analyses a winemaker needs to understand.  It's a peek inside the chaotic jungle that is my harvest-season brain and the attempts to organize sugar's conversion to alcohol during harvest, when winemaking decisions are most critical.  If there was a straight-forward and precise working ratio of sugars to ethanol, this would be a simple, 60-second podcast.  Approach this as my quest to identify the variables that affect primary fermentation's numerical outcome, the tools available to a contemporary winemaker, the value and costs of each tool, and the limits of their ability to yield accurate measurements.  Not every winemaker would agree with my thoughts presented here, so use this as one of many resources to gain proficiency in wine chemistry.  LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Predicting Potential Alcohol - ETS Labs Understanding Sugar Analyses - ETS Labs MyEnologist Wine Lab The Durand Corkscrew is now available to purchase in the Inside Winemaking Store 

This episode is the first in a series of solo podcasts where I present my assessment of the most critical chemical analyses a winemaker needs to understand.  It's a peek inside the chaotic jungle that is my harvest-season brain and the attempts to organize sugar's conversion to alcohol during harvest, when winemaking decisions are most critical.  If there was a straight-forward and precise working ratio of sugars to ethanol, this would be a simple, 60-second podcast.  Approach this as my quest to identify the variables that affect primary fermentation's numerical outcome, the tools available to a contemporary winemaker, the value and costs of each tool, and the limits of their ability to yield accurate measurements.  Not every winemaker would agree with my thoughts presented here, so use this as one of many resources to gain proficiency in wine chemistry.  LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li><a href="https://www.etslabs.com/library/8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Predicting Potential Alcohol</a> - ETS Labs</li> <li><a href="https://www.etslabs.com/library/29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Understanding Sugar Analyses</a> - ETS Labs</li> <li><a href="http://www.myenologist.com/6.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MyEnologist Wine Lab</a></li> <li>The Durand Corkscrew is now available to purchase in the <a href="../../../deep-winemaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking Store</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 56: Winemaking Chemistry Series - Sugar and Alcohol

Josh Jacobsen

This episode features Josh Jacobsen, who I met when he signed up for the forthcoming Deep Winemaking immersion trip in Napa this coming August.  Formerly of Facebook, Josh agreed to help walk me through all the important aspects of creating ads in a manner that would be specific for wineries.  Josh provides an incredible insight into creating, tracking, and evaluating the messages and costs that a winery could use on Facebook and Instagram ads.   This ended up being a very technical podcast, not in the usually enological way, but as a guide for winemakers venturing into targeted marketing.  Josh patiently talks me through all the steps involved in creating a focused ad campaign, and the show notes include links to all the relevant tools within Facebook's Ad Manager platform.  For the portion of the Inside Winemaking audience that has any interest in social media marketing, this will be played on repeat.  LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Facebook links - Organization  Business Manager (hub to house FB/IG assets - pages/ad accounts &amp; respective employee permissions, etc.   Facebook links - Campaign Management  Ads Manager (where you create advertising campaigns/ad sets/ads) Ads Reporting (where you monitor performance, this is a sub-section within Ads Manager) Facebook Events Manager (to create a Pixel for website tracking, this is also a sub-section within Ads Manager) Facebook Pixel Helper (to confirm your Pixel is working)   Facebook links - Advertising Examples  Facebook Success Stories (Case Studies)   Facebook links - Advertising Resource  Facebook Creative Hub (hub where you can create advertising mockups)   Facebook Training  Facebook Blueprint (free online courses, 'certification' costs $)   Facebook Campaign Management Resources   Facebook Marketing Partner Directory (agencies that specialize in social platforms)   Brehm Vineyards - Josh's grape supplier Josh's contact josh@jacobsenwines.com  I Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.    The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes  And Stitcher Radio Too

This episode features Josh Jacobsen, who I met when he signed up for the forthcoming <a href="../../../deep-winemaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Winemaking</a> immersion trip in Napa this coming August.  Formerly of Facebook, Josh agreed to help walk me through all the important aspects of creating ads in a manner that would be specific for wineries.  Josh provides an incredible insight into creating, tracking, and evaluating the messages and costs that a winery could use on Facebook and Instagram ads.   This ended up being a very technical podcast, not in the usually enological way, but as a guide for winemakers venturing into targeted marketing.  Josh patiently talks me through all the steps involved in creating a focused ad campaign, and the show notes include links to all the relevant tools within Facebook's Ad Manager platform.  For the portion of the Inside Winemaking audience that has any interest in social media marketing, this will be played on repeat.  LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li>Facebook links - Organization <ul> <li><a href="https://business.facebook.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Business Manager</a> (hub to house FB/IG assets - pages/ad accounts &amp; respective employee permissions, etc.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Facebook links - Campaign Management <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/adsmanager/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ads Manager</a> (where you create advertising campaigns/ad sets/ads)</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/adsmanager/reporting" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ads Reporting</a> (where you monitor performance, this is a sub-section within Ads Manager)</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events_manager" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Events Manager</a> (to create a Pixel for website tracking, this is also a sub-section within Ads Manager)</li> <li>F<a href="https://developers.facebook.com/docs/facebook-pixel/pixel-helper" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">acebook Pixel Helper</a> (to confirm your Pixel is working)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Facebook links - Advertising Examples <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/business/success" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Success Stories</a> (Case Studies)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Facebook links - Advertising Resource <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ads/creativehub" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Creative Hub</a> (hub where you can create advertising mockups)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Facebook Training <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/blueprint" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Blueprint</a> (free online courses, 'certification' costs $)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Facebook Campaign Management Resources <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/business/solutions-explorer/campaign_management/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook Marketing Partner Directory</a> (agencies that specialize in social platforms)</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.brehmvineyards.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brehm Vineyards</a> - Josh's grape supplier</li> <li>Josh's contact <a href="mailto:%20josh@jacobsenwines.com">josh@jacobsenwines.com</a></li> </ul> I Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.   <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 76: Josh Jacobsen - Facebook and Instagram Advertising for Wineries

Cameron Parry

"God and the devil are in the details."  In this episode Cameron Parry, who is taking over the winemaking reigns at Groth Vineyards and Winery explains which details he views are most critical to ensure that each vintage of Groth wines are exceptional. A highlight from our conversation include Cameron's description of the flavor and texture qualities that result from Sauvignon blanc's fermentation in neutral oak barrels vs. stainless steel tanks. Cameron does a great job in dispelling the myth that winemakers have some sort of gifted sensory ability. Training is the key to develop one's abilities when it comes to smell and flavor recognition.  I like how Cameron works that training into everyday experience, especially with his kids and their time spent cooking and "developing their sensory capacities."   Groth is perhaps most well known for their Cabernets - all of which are from grapes sourced from the Oakville district of Napa.  Cameron tells the story of how the Groth Reserve Cabernet came about and the describes the most notable wines from the recent 30-year retrospective tasting that Groth put on as a press event.

"God and the devil are in the details."  In this episode Cameron Parry, who is taking over the winemaking reigns at Groth Vineyards and Winery explains which details he views are most critical to ensure that each vintage of Groth wines are exceptional. A highlight from our conversation include Cameron's description of the flavor and texture qualities that result from Sauvignon blanc's fermentation in neutral oak barrels vs. stainless steel tanks. Cameron does a great job in dispelling the myth that winemakers have some sort of gifted sensory ability. Training is the key to develop one's abilities when it comes to smell and flavor recognition.  I like how Cameron works that training into everyday experience, especially with his kids and their time spent cooking and "developing their sensory capacities." Groth is perhaps most well known for their Cabernets - all of which are from grapes sourced from the Oakville district of Napa.  Cameron tells the story of how the <a href="http://www.grothwines.com/product/2011-Cabernet-Sauvignon-Reserve-750ml?pageID=CE8B018B-E399-45BB-4B96-0C44A717BBDD&amp;sortBy=DisplayOrder&amp;maxRows=6&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Groth Reserve Cabernet</a> came about and the describes the most notable wines from the recent <a href="http://napavalleyregister.com/star/business/thirty-years-of-groth-an-insight-into-napa-valley-vintages/article_17d78565-57fe-55ba-8ebc-a94a57fb96b3.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30-year retrospective tasting</a> that Groth put on as a press event.

Ep. 012: Cameron Parry, Winemaker at Groth Vineyards and Winery

Frederic Panaiotis

This episode features Frederic Panaiotis, Chef de Cave for the Champagne house, Ruinart, which was founded in 1729 and lays claim to being the oldest maison in Champagne.  Frederic was on a press tour in the US and I had a chance to record this podcast with him in San Francisco.  Chef de Cave translates to Chief Winemaker, which is the post that Frederic serves at Ruinart.   As both a holder of tradition, and innovator Frederic is leading the technical team at Ruinart.  What i learned from our conversation is that this historic Champagne house is anything stagnant.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Ruinart, Champagne Veuve Cliquot, Champagne  I will be at City of Rielsing in Traverse City, Michigan on June 10 and 11th.  If you love Riesling, please come check out the trade and consumer events that this event has to offer.  David Bos is billing City of Riesling as "The best white wine on earth in one of the prettiest places on earth."   QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS?  LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK: JIM@INSIDEWINEMAKING.COM if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal, Bitcoin, and Ethereum links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.  

This episode features Frederic Panaiotis, Chef de Cave for the Champagne house, Ruinart, which was founded in 1729 and lays claim to being the oldest maison in Champagne.  Frederic was on a press tour in the US and I had a chance to record this podcast with him in San Francisco.  Chef de Cave translates to Chief Winemaker, which is the post that Frederic serves at Ruinart.   As both a holder of tradition, and innovator Frederic is leading the technical team at Ruinart.  What i learned from our conversation is that this historic Champagne house is anything stagnant.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ruinart.com/en-us/age-verification" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ruinart</a>, Champagne</li> <li><a href="https://www.veuveclicquot.com/en-int" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Veuve Cliquot</a>, Champagne</li> </ul> I will be at <a href="https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?sendToSSL=true&amp;id=3122" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">City of Rielsing </a>in Traverse City, Michigan on June 10 and 11th.  If you love Riesling, please come check out the trade and consumer events that this event has to offer.  <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/011" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David Bos</a> is billing City of Riesling as "The best white wine on earth in one of the prettiest places on earth."   QUESTIONS?  COMMENTS?  LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK: JIM@INSIDEWINEMAKING.COM if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal, Bitcoin, and Ethereum links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.

Ep. 74: Frederic Panaiotis - Ruinart

Zeke Neeley

002:  Champagne, Cucumbers, and Estate Winemaking with Zeke Neeley

Scott Sisemore

When you are the harvest coordinator, cellar crew, owner, and winemaker of a boutique winery and the grapes are going to be picked starting at 3AM, your day begins shortly after dinner.  Waxwing Wines is the creation and 0ne-man operation with Scott Sisemore at the helm.   During this episode of the Inside Winemaking Podcast Scott joins me to elaborate on how his years of making wine throughout northern Californian, India, and Chile inspired him to focus his attention on small lots of Pinot Noir and Syrah.   Scott runs a lean winery at Waxwing and he is forthcoming during our conversation regarding the equipment and practices that he feels are key for producing exquisite wines.  Waxwing Wines are a focused representation of their vineyard designated sources and Scott's dedication, so much so that every cork is branded with his phone number.

When you are the harvest coordinator, cellar crew, owner, and winemaker of a boutique winery and the grapes are going to be picked starting at 3AM, your day begins shortly after dinner.  Waxwing Wines is the creation and 0ne-man operation with Scott Sisemore at the helm.   During this episode of the Inside Winemaking Podcast Scott joins me to elaborate on how his years of making wine throughout northern Californian, India, and Chile inspired him to focus his attention on small lots of Pinot Noir and Syrah.   Scott runs a lean winery at Waxwing and he is forthcoming during our conversation regarding the equipment and practices that he feels are key for producing exquisite wines.  Waxwing Wines are a focused representation of their vineyard designated sources and Scott's dedication, so much so that every cork is branded with his phone number.

Ep. 004:  All-Night Winemaking With Scott Sisemore

Tim Milos

The guest for this episode is one of the most industrious and deep-thinking winemakers for whom I’ve had the opportunity to sit down and explore their winemaking brain. Tim Milos is a winemaking consultant and through his various projects is all over California, Oregon, and has experience with more varietals than anyone on the podcast to date. Our conversation gets into the weeds on technical aspects of extended maceration, ideal varietals for natural winemaking, the merits of racking, Tim’s organizational strategy, and problem-fermentation management. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Tank Garage Winery, Calistoga, CA   Immortal Estate, Sonoma, CA   Bounty Hunter Rare Wine and Spirits   T-Vine Winery, Napa, CA   Esther Mobley’s mentioned article from The San Francisco Chronicle   Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too

The guest for this episode is one of the most industrious and deep-thinking winemakers for whom I’ve had the opportunity to sit down and explore their winemaking brain. Tim Milos is a winemaking consultant and through his various projects is all over California, Oregon, and has experience with more varietals than anyone on the podcast to date. Our conversation gets into the weeds on technical aspects of extended maceration, ideal varietals for natural winemaking, the merits of racking, Tim’s organizational strategy, and problem-fermentation management. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.tankgaragewinery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tank Garage Winery</a>, Calistoga, CA </li> <li> <a href="https://www.tankgaragewinery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Immortal Estate</a>, Sonoma, CA </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bountyhunterwine.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bounty Hunter Rare Wine and Spirits</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.tvinewinery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">T-Vine Winery</a>, Napa, CA </li> <li> <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/wine/article/Is-Louisa-Smith-S-F-s-most-radical-restaurant-13664798.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Esther Mobley’s mentioned article from The San Francisco Chronicle</a> </li> </ul> Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.   <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 90: Tim Milos - Consultant Winemaking

Tegan Passalacqua

"California terrior through the lens of Zinfandel."  As a winemaker sourcing Zinfandel vineyards, from 12 counties throughout California Tegan Passalacqua has an unrivaled view of this grape's potential in his role at Turley Wine Cellars.  Tegan and his wife also have their own small brand, Sandlands Wines, which is often known for its Chenin blanc, but is also producing lesser-known varieties such as Trousseau noir.  In this episode of The Inside Winemaking Podcast Tegan and I discuss:  Why Zinfandel is particularly well-suited to California throughout its winemaking history before refrigeration The unique resilience that Zinfandel vines have in tolerating virus and disease How eustress is healthy, but the recent drought years brought too much stress Why Tegan views the tracking of acidity to be particularly important in producing Zin Tegan's fascination with  Why the 2012 vintage was like a rebound relationship How to guide a notoriously difficult Zinfandel fermentation into finishing Why Tegan only likes Brettanomyces "in other people's wines" How natural winemaking is like being on the other side of a magic trick The idea of putting a tax on Round-Up The story behind him persuading a grower on the "true Sonoma coast" to plant Trousseau noir What it's like to grow grapes and make wine on a volcano  LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  Turley Wine Cellars, California Sandlands Wines, California Artist,  Wayne Thiebaud, Man Reading Frank Cornelissen, Etna, Italy  Follow Tegan on Instagram @OwnRooted and Twitter @OwnRooted  Deep Winemaking 2017 is scheduled for August 10-12th in Napa.  Come spend three days immersed in technical visits with winemakers, viticulturists, barrel cooperages, and wine laboratories with other like-minded aspiring winemakers.   Please email me with any questions or comments about winemaking or this podcast    jim@insidewinemaking.com  The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes  And Stitcher Radio Too Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com

"California terrior through the lens of Zinfandel."  As a winemaker sourcing Zinfandel vineyards, from 12 counties throughout California Tegan Passalacqua has an unrivaled view of this grape's potential in his role at Turley Wine Cellars.  Tegan and his wife also have their own small brand, Sandlands Wines, which is often known for its Chenin blanc, but is also producing lesser-known varieties such as Trousseau noir.  In this episode of The Inside Winemaking Podcast Tegan and I discuss: <ul> <li>Why Zinfandel is particularly well-suited to California throughout its winemaking history before refrigeration</li> <li>The unique resilience that Zinfandel vines have in tolerating virus and disease</li> <li>How eustress is healthy, but the recent drought years brought too much stress</li> <li>Why Tegan views the tracking of acidity to be particularly important in producing Zin</li> <li>Tegan's fascination with </li> <li>Why the 2012 vintage was like a rebound relationship</li> <li>How to guide a notoriously difficult Zinfandel fermentation into finishing</li> <li>Why Tegan only likes Brettanomyces "in other people's wines"</li> <li>How natural winemaking is like being on the other side of a magic trick</li> <li>The idea of putting a tax on Round-Up</li> <li>The story behind him persuading a grower on the "true Sonoma coast" to plant Trousseau noir</li> <li>What it's like to grow grapes and make wine on a volcano</li> </ul> LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li><a href="http://www.turleywinecellars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turley Wine Cellars</a>, California</li> <li><a href="https://www.sandlandsvineyards.com/wines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandlands Wines</a>, California</li> <li>Artist, <a href="http://www.artnet.com/artists/wayne-thiebaud/man-reading-sjOSOmdve06elD4lBz7QgQ2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wayne Thiebaud, Man Reading</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.frankcornelissen.it/eng_azienda.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frank Cornelissen</a>, Etna, Italy </li> <li>Follow Tegan on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ownrooted/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@OwnRooted</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ownrooted?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@OwnRooted</a></li> </ul> <a href="../../../deep-winemaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Winemaking 2017</a> is scheduled for August 10-12th in Napa.  Come spend three days immersed in technical visits with winemakers, viticulturists, barrel cooperages, and wine laboratories with other like-minded aspiring winemakers.   Please email me with any questions or comments about winemaking or this podcast    <a href="mailto:jim@insidewinemaking.com">jim@insidewinemaking.com</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> And Stitcher Radio Too</a> Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com

Ep. 050: Tegan Passalacqua - Turley and Sandlands

Maria Peterson

Scott Labs

If it were possible to have a riveting conversation about filtering wine, there are very few people I’d consider. Scott labs has such an enigmatic guru. Maria Peterson is a filtration specialist, one who has the uncommon ability to translate technical expertise into practical winery practice. This is a sponsored episode—something I arranged with Scott Labs in order to support the podcast and extend that as a technical resource for filtration, one of the most difficult aspects of commercial winemaking. My conversation with Maria covers the wine filtration technology available today with a focus on small winery production. We get out into the technical weeds discussing enzyme usage, temperature influences, filter regeneration, NTU vs. filterability, surface area calculations and basic equipment evaluations. Make sure and check out the resources; videos and articles that Scott Labs has available on their website. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Filtration Articles and Protocols from Scott Labs   Lenticular Filter Setup and Usage Video from Scott Labs   Cartridge Filter Setup and Usage Video from Scott Labs   Sheet Filter Setup and usage Video from Scott Labs   NTU vs. Wine Filterability Index article by Paul Bowyer   Scott Labs contact: info@scottlab.com or 707 (765)-6666   Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too

If it were possible to have a riveting conversation about filtering wine, there are very few people I’d consider. <a href="https://scottlab.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scott labs</a> has such an enigmatic guru. Maria Peterson is a filtration specialist, one who has the uncommon ability to translate technical expertise into practical winery practice. This is a sponsored episode—something I arranged with Scott Labs in order to support the podcast and extend that as a technical resource for filtration, one of the most difficult aspects of commercial winemaking. My conversation with Maria covers the wine filtration technology available today with a focus on small winery production. We get out into the technical weeds discussing enzyme usage, temperature influences, filter regeneration, NTU vs. filterability, surface area calculations and basic equipment evaluations. Make sure and check out the resources; <a href="https://scottlab.com/product-faq/filtration" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">videos and articles that Scott Labs has available on their website</a>. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li> <a href="https://scottlab.com/articles-filtration" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Filtration Articles and Protocols from Scott Labs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://vimeo.com/92157361" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lenticular Filter Setup and Usage Video</a> from Scott Labs </li> <li> <a href="https://vimeo.com/92157728" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cartridge Filter Setup and Usage Video</a> from Scott Labs </li> <li> <a href="https://vimeo.com/92157728" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sheet Filter Setup and usage Video</a> from Scott Labs </li> <li> <a href="http://bhftechnologies.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Article-NTU-vs-Wine-Filterability-Index-What-Does-It-Mean-For-You-updated-0115.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">NTU vs. Wine Filterability Index</a> article by Paul Bowyer </li> <li> Scott Labs contact: <a href="mailto:info@scottlab.com" rel="noopener">info@scottlab.com</a> or 707 (765)-6666 </li> </ul> Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.   <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 97: Filtration Featuring Maria Peterson from Scott Labs

Chris Carpenter

This episode’s guest is Chris Carpenter, who is making wines in Napa for Jackson Family Wines and is overseeing Cabernet and Bordelais varietals grown on several of Napa’s mountain AVA’s such that he has become known as a mountain winemaker. Our conversation covers the mountain wines being produced from Mount Veeder, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain, and Diamond Mountain AVA’s, but also Cardinale, the flagship Cabernet that is a blend from throughout Napa including the valley floor. Chris describes his roots in Chicago, the path to becoming a winemaker, his site-specific approaches for tannin management and his involvement in a winemaking project in McLaren Vale, Australia. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Brands that Chris makes for Jackson Family wines   Cardinale Napa Valley   Lokoya Napa Valley   La Jota Vineyard Co - Howell Mountain   Mt Brave - Mt Veeder   Hickinbotham Vineyard - McLaren Vale, South Austrailia     This podcast is brought you by Wine Compliance Alliance. Ann Reynolds, who runs Wine Compliance Alliance has been on the podcast twice before. In Ep. 45 we discuss common compliance issues that wineries deal with and in Ep. 61 she has a solo episode where she covers the compliance items for starting a new winery. Winery compliance. Bring it up to winery owners or their staff and you get either a completely blank look or a grimace of some sort. In other words winery compliance is a topic that is either very unfamiliar or very disliked. But yet, every winery is required to do it and can suffer serious consequences if they don't. Wine Compliance Alliance focuses on providing wineries with solutions to both of these areas of issue. If a winery has little familiarity with their compliance requirements our office can provide training assistance to get them up to speed to be able to manage it themselves. If a winery would prefer instead to have their files managed for them we’ve got you covered there too. Wine Compliance Alliance, Full throttle from grape to bottle. Find out more at winecompliancealliance.com Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too

This episode’s guest is Chris Carpenter, who is making wines in Napa for Jackson Family Wines and is overseeing Cabernet and Bordelais varietals grown on several of Napa’s mountain AVA’s such that he has become known as a mountain winemaker. Our conversation covers the mountain wines being produced from Mount Veeder, Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain, and Diamond Mountain AVA’s, but also Cardinale, the flagship Cabernet that is a blend from throughout Napa including the valley floor. Chris describes his roots in Chicago, the path to becoming a winemaker, his site-specific approaches for tannin management and his involvement in a winemaking project in McLaren Vale, Australia. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li> Brands that Chris makes for Jackson Family wines <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.cardinale.com/winemaking" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cardinale</a> Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://www.lokoya.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lokoya</a> Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://www.cardinale.com/winemaking" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">La Jota Vineyard Co</a> - Howell Mountain </li> <li> <a href="https://www.mtbravewines.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mt Brave</a> - Mt Veeder </li> <li> <a href="https://www.jacksonfamilywines.com/wineries/hickinbotham" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hickinbotham Vineyard</a> - McLaren Vale, South Austrailia </li> </ul> </li> </ul> This podcast is brought you by <a href="https://winecompliancealliance.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wine Compliance Alliance</a>. Ann Reynolds, who runs Wine Compliance Alliance has been on the podcast twice before. In <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/045" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 45</a> we discuss common compliance issues that wineries deal with and in <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/061" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 61</a> she has a solo episode where she covers the compliance items for starting a new winery. Winery compliance. Bring it up to winery owners or their staff and you get either a completely blank look or a grimace of some sort. In other words winery compliance is a topic that is either very unfamiliar or very disliked. But yet, every winery is required to do it and can suffer serious consequences if they don't. Wine Compliance Alliance focuses on providing wineries with solutions to both of these areas of issue. If a winery has little familiarity with their compliance requirements our office can provide training assistance to get them up to speed to be able to manage it themselves. If a winery would prefer instead to have their files managed for them we’ve got you covered there too. Wine Compliance Alliance, Full throttle from grape to bottle. Find out more at <a href="https://winecompliancealliance.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">winecompliancealliance.com</a> Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.   <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 98: Chris Carpenter - Jackson Family Wines

Chris Tynan

This episode features Chris Tynan, who is the winemaker at Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa. Chris also has his own small brand, Christopher Tynan Wines. Our conversation covers Chris’ background, high-end Cabernet production, and a couple of varietals that haven’t had much attention to date on the podcast, Sauvignon vert, and Semillon LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Cliff Lede Vineyards - Napa Valley   Christopher Tynan Wines - Napa Valley   Colgin Cellars - Napa Valley   Blankiet Estate - Napa Valley   Cain Vineyard and Winery - Napa Valley   Youtube Video interview with Henri Jayer   This podcast is brought you by 360viti, powered by Fruition Sciences -- You may already know them as the pioneer in sap flow sensors and vineyard monitoring. In Episode 72 of podcast Thibaut Scholasch from Fruition Sciences talked in-depth about sap flow monitoring and the viticultural services that he and his team have developed. Now, based on 10 years of vineyard measurements and data science expertise, Fruition Sciences launched 360viti. 360viti is a unique web platform to help winegrowers quickly and easily analyze vineyard data, while storing it all in one central location! The platform centralizes data and presents clear dashboards, maps and graphs, information such as weather data, fruit analysis numbers, and aerial imagery maps. Its features enables you to save time and be more precise by compiling and analyzing multiple variables year after year. 360viti supports your experience and observations to secure your decisions, work better as a team and improve your vineyard performances. To learn more call 888-295-5187 Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the Inside Winemaking homepage.  Every small donation is helpful.   The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes And Stitcher Radio Too

This episode features Chris Tynan, who is the winemaker at Cliff Lede Vineyards in Napa. Chris also has his own small brand, Christopher Tynan Wines. Our conversation covers Chris’ background, high-end Cabernet production, and a couple of varietals that haven’t had much attention to date on the podcast, Sauvignon vert, and Semillon LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li> <a href="https://cliffledevineyards.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cliff Lede Vineyards</a> - Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="http://christophertynan.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christopher Tynan Wines</a> - Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://www.colgincellars.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Colgin Cellars</a> - Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://www.blankiet.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Blankiet Estate</a> - Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://cainfive.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cain Vineyard and Winery</a> - Napa Valley </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QzMDgQvcA0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube Video interview with Henri Jayer</a> </li> </ul> This podcast is brought you by <a href="https://360viti.fruitionsciences.com/en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">360viti, powered by Fruition Sciences</a> -- You may already know them as the pioneer in sap flow sensors and vineyard monitoring. In <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/072" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 72 of podcast Thibaut Scholasch from Fruition Sciences</a> talked in-depth about sap flow monitoring and the viticultural services that he and his team have developed. Now, based on 10 years of vineyard measurements and data science expertise, Fruition Sciences launched 360viti. 360viti is a unique web platform to help winegrowers quickly and easily analyze vineyard data, while storing it all in one central location! The platform centralizes data and presents clear dashboards, maps and graphs, information such as weather data, fruit analysis numbers, and aerial imagery maps. Its features enables you to save time and be more precise by compiling and analyzing multiple variables year after year. 360viti supports your experience and observations to secure your decisions, work better as a team and improve your vineyard performances. To learn more call 888-295-5187 Questions?  Comments?  Let me know what you think: jim@insidewinemaking.com if you learn something from the collection of podcasts at Inside Winemaking, please considering donating to support the show.  Paypal links at the bottom of the <a href="https://www.insidewinemaking.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Winemaking homepage</a>.  Every small donation is helpful.   <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-winemaking-podcast/id906249753?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/inside-winemaking-with-jim-duane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">And Stitcher Radio Too</a>

Ep. 99: Chris Tynan - Cliff Lede Wines

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