Winemaker Interview Series – Walter Leiva — Davis Estates – April 2023
Ken On April 19, 2023, we had a chance to meet and interview Walter Leiva virtually. Walter is the winemaker for Davis Estates in Napa. I have been covering Davis Estates…
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Winemaker Interview Series – Will Weese — Merriam – April 2023
On April 5, 2023, we had a chance interview Will Weese. Will is the winemaker for Merriam Vineyards. I have been covering Merriam wines for a very long time and…
Winemaker Interview Series – Mike Waller — Calera – March 2023
On March 22, 2023, we had a chance interview and catch up with Mike Waller. Mike is the winemaker for Calera. In our Zoom interview, we covered eight of his…
Winemaker Interview Series – Rebecca George – Brandlin Estates – March 2023
On March 10, 2023, we had a chance to meet and interview Rebecca “Becky” George. Becky is the associate winemaker for Brandlin Estates. She was in town for a dinner…
Winemaker Interview Series – Ryan Prichard — Three Sticks – March 2023
On March 8, 2023, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Ryan Prichard. Ryan is the winemaker for Three Sticks. In our Zoom interview, we covered eight…
Winemaker Interview Series – Adam Lee and Moret Brealynn — Clarice, Beau Marchais & Moret Brealynn – March 2023
On March 1, 2023, we had a chance to interview Adam Lee and Moret Brealynn. Adam is the winemaker for Clarice and Beau Marchais. Moret has her own wines, named…
Winemaker Interview Series – Don Schroeder from Sea Smoke & Aron Weinkauf from Spottswoode — Feb 1, 2023
On February 1, 2023, we had a chance to interview winemakers from two renowned wineries. We first met with Don Schroeder, the winemaker at Sea Smoke. We then meet with…
Winemaker Interview Series – Jake Bilbro of Limerick Lane — Jan 2023
On January 25, 2023, we had a chance to interview Jake Bilbro for the first time. Jake and his wife Alexis own Limerick Lane Cellars and Limerick Lane Vineyards. We…
Winemaker Interview Series – Matt Brain – Alpha Omega Winery
During our Zoom interview on December 14, we had a chance to catch up with Matt Brain, who is the winemaker at Alpha Omega. Matt joined the Tasting Panel to…
Winemaker Interview Series – Riley Flanagan, Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and the owner of Riley’s Rows
During our Zoom interview on December 7, we had a chance to catch up with Riley Flanagan who is the Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and the owner of…