Winemaker Interview Series – Limerick Lane – Chris Pittenger – January 2025
Ken On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, we had a chance to interview and get to know Chris Pittenger. Chris is the winemaker for Limerick Lane Cellars. We covered eight of his…
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Winemaker Interview Series – J. Lohr Red Wine Tasting with Brenden Wood – September 2024
On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, we interviewed Brenden Wood. Brenden is the red-wine winemaker for J. Lohr winery. We covered seven new-release red wines: one from the 2022 vintage, five…
Winemaker Interview Series – Olivia Brion and Cantadora Wine Tasting with Kira Ballotta – September 2024
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, we once again interviewed Kira Ballotta. Kira is the owner and winemaker for Olivia Brion and Cantadora wineries. She is an impressive woman and a…
Winemaker Interview Series – Pax Mahle of Pax Wines – March 2024
On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Pax Mahle. Pax is the owner and winemaker for Pax Winery. We covered eight of his current-release…
Winemaker Interview Series – Janell Dusi Winemaker Tasting – August 2023
On August 2, 2023, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Janell Dusi. Janell is the head winemaker and owner J. Dusi Winery. In our Zoom interview,…
Winemaker Interview Series – Jason Haas — Tablas Creek – June 2023
On June 28, 2023, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Jason Haas (virtually). Jason is the second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek. He learned the wine business at an…
Winemaker Interview Series – Kira Ballotta — Olivia Brion & Cantadora Wines – May 2023
On May 3, 2023, we had a chance to meet and interview Kira Ballotta virtually. Kira is the winemaker and owner of Olivia Brion and Cantadora Wines. She is an…
Winemaker Interview Series – Christian Tietje from Anarchy Winery
During our interview on May 4, we had a chance to catch up with Christian Tietje. I first met Christian many years ago during the early days of the Boston…