Winemaker Interview Series – Jason Haas — Tablas Creek – June 2023
Ken 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 – Joel Peterson – Once & Future – June 2023
On, June 21, 2023, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Joel Peterson. Joel is the winemaker for Once & Future winery. In our Zoom interview, we…
Winemaker Interview Series – Jeff Gaffner – Black Kite – May 2023
On May 31, 2023, we had a chance to interview and catch up with Jeff Gaffner. Jeff is the winemaker for Black Kite Cellars. In our Zoom interview, we covered…
Wine Lovers Should Visit — Parings Bistro in Bel Air, Maryland
I recently attended my nephew’s graduation lunch party at Parings Bistro in Bel Air, Maryland. The food and the setting were fantastic! I have been here before, but this time,…
Winemaker Interview Series – Heidi von der Mehden — Merry Edwards – May 2023
On May 24, 2023, we had a chance to meet and interview (virtually) Heidi von der Mehden. Heidi is the winemaker for Merry Edwards Winery. Heidi joined Merry Edwards in…
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 – Walter Leiva — Davis Estates – April 2023
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…
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…