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Welcome to our video podcast Fontanafredda - Video Show #39. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File One of the oldest producers in Barolo, the Fontanafredda estate is a major player in Piedmont with a solid repertoire in Barolo, Barbera d Alba, Dolcetto d Alba and other Piedmontese DOCs. At the top of the line are the single vineyard Barolos: La Rosa, Lazzarito, La Delizia and La Villa, followed by some standard Barolo and Barbaresco cuvées. Owned and run by the Monte dei Paschi Monte dei Paschi di Siena since 1931, Fontanafredda’s fruit is sourced primarily from 70 hectares of their own vineyards, with the remainder coming from several hundred local growers with long-term contracts. Join us as Danilo Drocco (winemaker since 1999) leads us through an amazing vertical tasting, while describing the soils, the winegrowing, and his own traditional winemaking processes and how they meld with the more modern methods introduced by Piero Antinori.

Welcome to our video podcast of the 2008 World of Pinot Noir: Walla Walla - Video Show #38. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File We re back with Part 2 of our coverage of the 2008 World of Pinot Noir. Without a doubt, this annual Pinot Noir spectatular is considered to be a must attend for devotees of the grape. Join us as we hear more from wine columnist Laurie Daniel, and we ll check in with the Iron Sommelier Challenge - where sommeliers compare food and wine matches. In addition, we ll spend some time with Burgundian producer Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier and the Burghound Allen Meadows, plus visit with Central Coast producers Lane Tanner and James Ontiveros, and still more Pinot producers from around the world (how about Pinot from Tazmania and British Columbia). With seminars ranging from Riedel glassware to a full-on discussion of new world vs. old world clones, as well as an in-depth examination of the left coast terroir, and a close look at Oregon s Pinot focus, you ll see why a full immersion event such as this can do more to awaken your total Pinot Noir experience. For more information on the World of Pinot Noir: www.worldofpinotnoir.com

Welcome to our video podcast of the 2008 World of Pinot Noir: Walla Walla - Video Show #37. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File The first weekend in March signals the World of Pinot Noir. Held on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this event includes two days of in-depth Tasting Seminars, Grand Tastings (each with a unique roster of wineries), a Featured Tasting with a guest Burgundian producer and two Pinot Noir Dinners featuring prominent guest chefs. These food and wine extravaganzas will be hosted by participating wineries and feature an outstanding panel of sommeliers from across the U.S. Join us for Part 1, as we talk with wine columnist Laurie Daniel, local producers as well as vintners from around the world (how about Pinot from Switzerland and New Zealand). We ll hear from attendees and presenters about what makes this event special, and we even check in on a Riedel seminar led by Georg Riedel to see how the shape of stemware can make Pinot smell and taste different. For more information on the World of Pinot Noir: www.worldofpinotnoir.com

When Dennis and Judy Groth purchased 121 acres in Oakville in 1981, it included the Oakcross Vineyard - filled with prime Cabernet Sauvignon that had been planted by Justin Meyer and Ray Duncan some 8-10 years earlier. So, it didn t take long for them to establish a track record with their Cabernet. In fact, Robert Parker gave the 1985 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon the distinction of California’s first 100 point wine. Fast forward to today, and between 1999 and 2003 they replanted all of the Cabernet Sauvignon with new clones, rootstocks, and new trellising. With all the young vines, they also decided to not produce wine for the Reserve program for vintages 2000-2004. Join us as we talk about Oakville, Cabernet and what it s like to be given the first perfect 100 point score on a wine from the U.S. For more info on Groth Vineyards and Winery: www.grothwines.com Sponsor: Vinfolio: www.vinfolio.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #210 (44:13min 31MB)

One of the highlights of the 2008 World of Pinot Noir was the Wines of Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier. It was billed as a seminar, but it was really more like sitting down with one of the foremost authorities on Burgundy, Allen Meadows (Burghound.com), and the highly respected producer Frédéric (Freddy) Mugnier to sample and discuss the wines of his domaine. Join us as Allen and Freddy lead us through what could easily be called among the purest wines in Burgundy. For more info on the wines of Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier: www.mugnier.fr Sponsor: Bagged Wine - Blind Wine Tasting Kits: www.baggedwine.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #209 (1:22:47 min 59MB)

Acclaimed as the creator of the famous wine list at Windows on the World (which sold more wine than any restaurant in the United States), Kevin Zraly designed the training program for the most knowledgeable wine-service staff in America. He is a James Beard Award winner and has co-hosted the Food Newtork s Wine A to Z . Kevin also celebrated his 30th anniversary in 2006 as the founder and teacher of the immensely popular Windows on the World Wine School that has graduated over 18,000 students since its inception. He has been teaching wine for over 30 years, beginning at the age of 20, and has studied wine-making techniques in California and all the great wine regions of Europe. Join us as we talk with Kevin about the role of a wine educator, and his many experiences in the world of wine. For more info on Kevin Zraly: www.windowswineschool.com Sponsor: 10th Annual Winemakers Cookoff: www.winemakerscookoff.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #208 (1:02:57 min 45MB)

Marchesi Antinori is one of Italy s most famous wineries. Indeed, the Antinori family has been making wine for over six hundred years, since Giovanni di Piero Antinori became part of the Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri in 1385. Not ones to be stuck in the past, they were also right there at the birth of the Super Tuscan with their own Tignanello. In fact, they continually try to be inventive in seeking out partnerships with wineries from other countries and hemispheres, as well as experimentation in the vineyards and cellars, trying different clones, growing techniques, fermentation methods, traditional and modern vinification and aging methods. Today Marchese Piero Antinori is director of the company, assisted by his three daughters, Albiera, Allegra and Alessia, all of whom are personally involved in the business. Join us as Allesia Antinori visits in the studio to describe what it s like to have both the tradition and responsibility of 26 generations to follow in the Tuscany region of Italy. For more info on Antinori: www.antinori.it Sponsor: New Media Expo: www.newmediaexpo.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #207 (52:15 min 36MB)

The new movie Bottle Shock premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and GrapeRadio was there to cover it. The screenplay is told through the lives of Jim and Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena, whose Chardonnay went on to win the competition, and the movie chronicles the events leading up to the famous Paris Tastings of 1976. It was at this place and time that Napa wines bested French wines in a blind tasting - immediately catapulting California into the limelight on the world stage of wine. While at Sundance, our correspondent, Ann Lieber, conducted interviews with actors Alan Rickman (Steven Spurrier), and Bill Pullman (Jim Barrett), as well as Director Randall Miller, and fellow screenplay collaborator Jody Savin. Join us as we get their perspectives of why and how the story of this pivotal wine event needed to be told via film. For more info on Bottle Shock the Movie: www.bottleshock.com Sponsor: New Media Expo: www.newmediaexpo.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #206 (30:59 min 22MB)

Does the name Russell Bevan ring a bell? Well, it probably does to most wine-geek denizens of the internet. Russell (and his alter ego Bacchus) was there at the start, when wine-based bulletin boards and discussion groups emerged from their cocoons. A rabid wine fan from the time he could buy wine (actually, even before), Russell wanted to learn everything he could about the subject. Eventually, he found many others across the country like himself who were thoroughly into wine. Before long, Russell found himself leading groups of thirsty geeks on extended wine tours of his favorite region, California. These tours became the things of legend, and soon other geeks were doing likewise, exploring and indulging their passion in the California grape scene. So, where did all this crazy passion for wine lead Russell? Right into winemaking. When he was offered a ton of high-quality Cabernet fruit from a very respected source in Napa Valley, Russell jumped at the chance and made his first Bevan Cellars Cabernet. And where did that lead him? The winemaking job at this same source – Showkett Vineyards. Fast forward to today, Russell leads some of the same friends on a new adventure, hand-sorting through grapes in an all-out effort to make a “yummy” wine. Join us as we talk with Russell about the early days, the present challenges, and how he and his inspiration Victoria realize a dream of what must seem like the perfect life. For more info on: Bevan Cellars: www.bevancellars.com Drystack Cellars: www.drystackwinery.com Showket Vineyards: www.showketvineyards.com Sponsor: Pinpoint Technologies, Mailing List: www.pinpoint-tech.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #205 (1:16:34min 55MB)

Welcome to our video podcast of the K Vintners: Walla Walla - Video Show #36. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File With his wild Adrian Duritz-like hair, Charles Smith looks more the rock star than winemaker. But, while he did once manage rock bands, winemaking is where is heart and mind are now. Located near the Blue Mountains in Walla Walla, Washington, K Vintners began business in 2001. Owner and winemaker Charles Smith has some great B W (aka monochrome) packaging which gives the K wines a unique look, and he is making a name for himself in Washington Syrah, and (gasp) Riesling. Join us as we walk some vineyards, drink some wine and hear from Charles about what he feels is important in life and wine. For more information on the K Vintners : www.kvintners.com

Pinot Takes a Walk on the Sparkling Side: A Champagne seminar at IPNC? Mais oui! If you dig through the calcium-laden soils of Champagne, more often than not, you will find Pinot Noir roots. Two Parts. Part One Moderators: Rollin Soles, Argyle Winery, Dundee, Willamette Valley, Oregon and Ghislain de Montgolfier, Champagne Bollinger, led the group through a tasting that explained how sparkling wine is made and included tastings of base wines for sparkling wine and Champagne. Part Two Moderators: Eric Asimov, New Yorks Times and Peter Wasserman of Le Serbet/Selection Becky Wasserman introduced the wines of some of Champagne s best grower/winemakers who were represented by Paul and Francoise Couvreur (Champagne et Villages), Morgane Fleury (Champagne Fleury), Jose and Corinne Lievens (Champagne Jacques Picard), and Thierry Massin and Sylvie Fricot (Champagne Thierry Massin). For more info on the 2008 International Pinor Noir Celebration: www.ipnc.org Sponsor: Pinpoint Technologies, Mailing List: www.pinpoint-tech.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #204 (1:57:25min 85MB)

We are back for more coverage of the 3rd annual Pinot Days, held in San Francisco s Fort Mason Event Center, showcases some of the finest artisans making Pinot today. Organizers Steve and Lisa Rigisich and Eric and Teri White continue to tweak this event, and with blind tastings, grand tastings and seminars, it is one of the must-attend Pinot Noir festivals during the year. Interviews include: (Click Below for Web Links) - Tom Mortimer - Le Cadeau Vineyard (Willamette Valley, Oregon) - David Harmon - Carneros dell Notte (Napa Carneros, California) - Don Baumhefner - Ridgeway Family Vineyards (Sonoma Coast, California) - Gideon Bienstock - Clos Saron (Sierra Foothills, California) - John Barbara Drady - Sonoma Coast Vineyards (Sonoma, California) - Jonathan Pey - Pey-Marin (Marin County, California) - Paul Clary - Clary Ranch (Sonoma Coast, California) - Moira Conzelman - Harmonique (Anderson Valley, California) - Dennis De La Montanya - De La Montanya (Russian River Valley, California) For more info on the 2008 Pinot Days: www.pinotdays.com Sponsor: Pinpoint Technologies, Mailing List: www.pinpoint-tech.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #203 (52:31min 37 MB)

GrapeRadio has won the 2008 James Beard Award for webcasting! For more information on the James Beard Foundation: www.jamesbeard.org 2008 James Beard Foundation Award Winners: www.jbfawards.com Here is our video that won the award: Stewards of the Land. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File When you think of the Russian River Valley, what comes to mind? Pinot Noir and Chardonnay? Well, right now, yes, but it wasn t always that way. Trappers and hunters predominated in the early 1800s, as Russian settlers moved into this area just north of San Francisco giving the river and the surrounding watershed its colorful name. By the 1870s, viticulture had been firmly established in the valley, only to be completely de-railed by prohibition in the 1920s. What followed, even after the repeal of prohibition in 1933, was a steady growth in normal agricultural crops and orchards for many years to come. It would take a 30-year incubation period for the re-birth of vineyards. The true wine Renaissance finally arrived in the 1960s, when pioneers like Charles Bacigalupi and Joe Rochioli began planting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And later, when Chateau Montelena took the French by surprise at the 1976 Paris tasting (with a Chardonnay made from Bacigalupi fruit), and Williams Selyem began to win accolades for its Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs, the valley found its rightful place as a world-class (and world famous) wine growing region. GrapeRadio is proud to present a brief look at the Russian River Valley, including interviews with Joe Rochioli, Howie Allen, Helen Bacigalupi, Burt Williams, John Haeger, James Laube, and many more. Join us for a close-up of this beautiful area, including highlights of its history, its agriculture, its foods, and most importantly, its people.

Cellar accidents, broken wine glasses, wine left in your car trunk - these are just a few of the wine disasters that can happen. Join us as the GrapeRadio bunch discuss some of their worst or most embarrassing moments. Sponsor: Wine Away, Red Wine Stain Remover: www.wineaway.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #202 (44:29 min 32 MB)

GrapeRadio has won the 2008 James Beard Award for webcasting! For more information on the James Beard Foundation: www.jamesbeard.org 2008 James Beard Foundation Award Winners: www.jbfawards.com Here is our video that won the award: Stewards of the Land. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File When you think of the Russian River Valley, what comes to mind? Pinot Noir and Chardonnay? Well, right now, yes, but it wasn t always that way. Trappers and hunters predominated in the early 1800s, as Russian settlers moved into this area just north of San Francisco giving the river and the surrounding watershed its colorful name. By the 1870s, viticulture had been firmly established in the valley, only to be completely de-railed by prohibition in the 1920s. What followed, even after the repeal of prohibition in 1933, was a steady growth in normal agricultural crops and orchards for many years to come. It would take a 30-year incubation period for the re-birth of vineyards. The true wine Renaissance finally arrived in the 1960s, when pioneers like Charles Bacigalupi and Joe Rochioli began planting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And later, when Chateau Montelena took the French by surprise at the 1976 Paris tasting (with a Chardonnay made from Bacigalupi fruit), and Williams Selyem began to win accolades for its Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs, the valley found its rightful place as a world-class (and world famous) wine growing region. GrapeRadio is proud to present a brief look at the Russian River Valley, including interviews with Joe Rochioli, Howie Allen, Helen Bacigalupi, Burt Williams, John Haeger, James Laube, and many more. Join us for a close-up of this beautiful area, including highlights of its history, its agriculture, its foods, and most importantly, its people.

Welcome to our video podcast of the Vintage Walla Walla - Part 3 - Video Show #35. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Part 3 of our visit to Vintage Walla Walla continues with visits to a few winemaking folks where we participate in a blending trial with Woodward Canyon s Rick Small. Of course, some winery visits were an absolute must (no pun intended), so we paid a visit to Pepper Bridge and Basel Cellars, followed by a terrific wine tasting. For more information on the Vintage Walla Walla : www.wallawallawine.com

GrapeRadio has won the 2008 James Beard Award for webcasting! For more information on the James Beard Foundation: www.jamesbeard.org 2008 James Beard Foundation Award Winners: www.jbfawards.com Here is our video that won the award: Stewards of the Land. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File When you think of the Russian River Valley, what comes to mind? Pinot Noir and Chardonnay? Well, right now, yes, but it wasn t always that way. Trappers and hunters predominated in the early 1800s, as Russian settlers moved into this area just north of San Francisco giving the river and the surrounding watershed its colorful name. By the 1870s, viticulture had been firmly established in the valley, only to be completely de-railed by prohibition in the 1920s. What followed, even after the repeal of prohibition in 1933, was a steady growth in normal agricultural crops and orchards for many years to come. It would take a 30-year incubation period for the re-birth of vineyards. The true wine Renaissance finally arrived in the 1960s, when pioneers like Charles Bacigalupi and Joe Rochioli began planting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And later, when Chateau Montelena took the French by surprise at the 1976 Paris tasting (with a Chardonnay made from Bacigalupi fruit), and Williams Selyem began to win accolades for its Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs, the valley found its rightful place as a world-class (and world famous) wine growing region. GrapeRadio is proud to present a brief look at the Russian River Valley, including interviews with Joe Rochioli, Howie Allen, Helen Bacigalupi, Burt Williams, John Haeger, James Laube, and many more. Join us for a close-up of this beautiful area, including highlights of its history, its agriculture, its foods, and most importantly, its people.

Welcome to our video podcast of the Vintage Walla Walla - Part 2 - Video Show #34. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File We continue with our visit to Vintage Walla Walla, this time getting down to the real nitty gritty - soil, that is. We get a first-hand history lesson and a look at the different soil types in Walla Walla Valley with Dr. Kevin Pogue, a Professor of Geology at Whitman College. Much of the soil in the Walla Walla Valley is a blown-in almost talcum-like mixture called loess. This, mixed with granite, basalt, and cobbles from the Blue Mountains make for a unique terroir. For more information on the Vintage Walla Walla : www.wallawallawine.com

GrapeRadio has won the James Beard Award for the following video: Stewards of the Land. For more information on the James Beard Foundation: www.jamesbeard.org Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File When you think of the Russian River Valley, what comes to mind? Pinot Noir and Chardonnay? Well, right now, yes, but it wasn t always that way. Trappers and hunters predominated in the early 1800s, as Russian settlers moved into this area just north of San Francisco giving the river and the surrounding watershed its colorful name. By the 1870s, viticulture had been firmly established in the valley, only to be completely de-railed by prohibition in the 1920s. What followed, even after the repeal of prohibition in 1933, was a steady growth in normal agricultural crops and orchards for many years to come. It would take a 30-year incubation period for the re-birth of vineyards. The true wine Renaissance finally arrived in the 1960s, when pioneers like Charles Bacigalupi and Joe Rochioli began planting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. And later, when Chateau Montelena took the French by surprise at the 1976 Paris tasting (with a Chardonnay made from Bacigalupi fruit), and Williams Selyem began to win accolades for its Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs, the valley found its rightful place as a world-class (and world famous) wine growing region. GrapeRadio is proud to present a brief look at the Russian River Valley, including interviews with Joe Rochioli, Howie Allen, Helen Bacigalupi, Burt Williams, John Haeger, James Laube, and many more. Join us for a close-up of this beautiful area, including highlights of its history, its agriculture, its foods, and most importantly, its people.

Welcome to our video podcast of the Vintage Walla Walla - Part 1 - Video Show #33. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Right Click Here to Download File Located in one of the primary agriculture-producing regions of Washington State, Walla Walla Valley lies in the southeastern part of the state on the edge of the Columbia and Snake River basins. Here, the most important commercial crops have been wheat and sweet onions, but the region is fast becoming known for its distinctive wines. In 1984, the region was federally recognized as an AVA. Home to just four wineries and 60 acres of vineyards at the time, today there are more than 100 wineries and more than 1,500 acres of vineyards. Join us as we explore Part 1 of Vintage Walla Walla, the regional food and wine festival that showcases the vineyards and wineries of the Walla Walla Valley. For more information on the Vintage Walla Walla : www.wallawallawine.com

The history of Vega-Sicilia began in 1848, when Basque landowner Don Toribio Lecanda met the bankrupt Marques de Valbuena and bought a 2,000 hectare estate. Don Toribio s son later brought in 18,000 young vines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Malbec, Merlot and Pinot Noir from France to begin the vineyard. Early wines were sold off in bulk as Rioja, but in 1929, the 1917 and 1918 wine won awards at the World s Fair. Steady progress was made at making great wines, and today Vega-Secilia arguably stands at the pinnacle of wines from Spain. Join us as we talk with Puri Mancebo, Bodegas Vega-Sicilia s Export Manager, about this historic winery, and its past and present. For more information on Vega Sicilia : www.vega-sicilia.com Sponsor: Pinpoint Tech, Your Mailing List Source: www.pinpoint-tech.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #201 (1:01:02 min 42 MB)

Break out the Champagne we are celebrating our 200th audio show, and we couldn t have planned it any better. Our guest for this momentous occasion is one of the world s premiere Champagne producers, Champagne Krug. Bottles of Krug Champagne are considered some of the most sought-after collectibles in the vinous world. Whether it be the multi-vintage bottlings of Ros and Grand Cuve, or the vintage bottlings of Clos de Mesnil, or the ultra-premium Clos d Ambonnay - the bottles are very difficult, if not impossible to find on the market. Established in Reims in 1843 by Johann-Joseph Krug, the Maison has retained the guidance of family hands through present day, even while becoming a part of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH). Join us as we talk with Kurt Dienel, Krug s Business Development Director, to find out more about their vineyard properties, their winemaking practices, and what it is that makes Krug so special. For more information on Krug: www.krug.com Sponsor: Pinpoint Tech, Your Mailing List Source: www.pinpoint-tech.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #200 (50:53 min 36 MB)

The GrapeRadio Bunch decided to have a bit of fun with this show. So, while kicking around some ideas, we wondered Do you hide wine from your spouse or significant other? Of course not; who would do that? Well, maybe we would! Join us as Brian, Eric and Jay come clean about how they would disguise a wine purchase here and there, so as not to bring unwanted attention to their wine-buying habits. If you comment on this show and share your crazy wine hiding antics you will be automatically entered in our drawing. We are giving away 4 autographed copies of George Tabers book To Cork or Not to Cork . Sponsor: Pinpoint Tech, Your Mailing List Source: www.pinpoint-tech.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #199 (20:26 min 14 MB)

Welcome to our video podcast of the The Champagne of Philipponnat - Video Show #32. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Click Here to Download File Although the Philipponnat family history in the Champagne region dates back to 1522, the recent history really began when Auguste and Pierre Philipponnat settled in the Mareuil-sur-Aÿ region of Champagne in 1910. When Pierre acquired the steep Clos des Goisses vineyard on the southern flank of the Gruguet hill in 1935, he broke with the tradition of blending Champagne vineyards, creating a single-vineyard wine (a monopole) from a rather remarkable site that overlooks the Marne River. Charles Philipponnat, grandson of Auguste, is now President of the Maison and has overseen the creation of new wine making facilities and barrel storage. Join us as Charles takes us on a walk (make that climb) of the five and a half hectare Clos des Goisses - which stood witness to the WWI battles of nearly 100 years ago. Afterward, Charles shows us the new

Welcome to our video podcast of the A Walk Through the Cellars - Taittinger - Video Show #31. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Click Here to Download File The roots of Taittinger date back to 1734, when Champagne merchant Jacques Fourneaux established his company. The business prospered through the 19th century, ultimately Fourneaux-Forest merged with the Taittinger family, who retained control. Join us as we accompany Cellarmaster Loic Dupont through the famous Taittinger cellars, located in Reims on the site of Gallo-Roman chalk mines dug during the 4th century, and enlarged in the 13th century by the Saint Nicaise Abbey monks to provide storage for the Champagne wines which they traded in. Remains of the Abbey, which was destroyed during the French Revolution, are still visible today throughout the tunnels, in an excellent state of preservation.

If you re into Spanish wine, you re likely aware of the oldest Bodega in the Rioja. Founded in 1852, Marqués de Murrieta concentrates on making Reserva and Gran Reserva, each spending multiple years in large oak barrels. The Castillo de Ygay is their Gran Reserva, and is produced only in exceptional years. Incredibly, the current release of this wine is 30 years old! The 1978 vintage was not bottled until 1998, after spending 212 months in oak! Join us as we sit with Vicente Dalmau, President of Marqués de Murrieta winery. Vicente (who is also the Conde de Creixell) discusses Tempranillo, La Rioja, and an exciting new property in the Rias Baixas area of Galicia, where they are producing Alberiño. Sponsor: Pinpoint Tech, Your Mailing List Source: www.pinpoint-tech.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #198 (48:43 min 35 MB)

Beginning in 1979, Randy Dunn (then winemaker at Caymus) produced his first vintage of Cabernet from Howell Mountain fruit, arguably putting Howell Mtn on the map, and creating a demand from then on for mountain-grown fruit from Napa Valley. Join us as we talk with Kristina Dunn about her role as marketing director of the family business, the legendary long-lived Cabs made by her father, and what it was like growing up on Howell Mtn. Sponsor: The Beaches of South Walton: www.beachesofsouthwalton.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #197 (46:26 min 33 MB)

Welcome to our video podcast of the Among the Stones - The Wines of Cayuse - Video Show #30. Click the Image Below to Play the Video: Click Here to Download File Some might say Christophe Baron had rocks in his head to plant Syrah in 1997 in Washington s Walla Walla Valley. But actually, it is the vineyards of Cayuse that are loaded with rocks. As with most of his colleagues, Christophe feels the answer to great wines is to work hard work in the vineyard. But, the weather is a tough variable here in Southeastern Washington. To keep the vines from freezing during the harsh winter, Christophe must bury the vines with rocks and dirt. And, since grafting is a problem because of the cold winters (grafts would have difficulty surviving), all of his vines are all on their own rootstalks. Join us as we listen to this fascinating vigneron, and his take on working among the stones to make great wines from the Walla Walla Valley.

Ted Burns interviews David Schildknecht, Robert White and Greg Jones about the influences of soil and weather on wine grapes. David Schildknecht is a well-respected wine critic and writer for the Wine Advocate and has a special interest in the topic of terroir. Robert White is author of the book, Soils for Fine Wine. Greg Jones is a climatologist and vineyard site selection consultant. The participants discuss the influence of the physical and chemical properties of soil and the influence of weather on wine grapevine growing, the quality of wine and the terroir of many winegrowing regions. The topic of taste of minerality is also discussed during this in depth look at these important and usually only superficially-covered topics. Sponsor: CRUSHPAD: www.crushpadwine.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #196 (1:42:29 min 73 MB)

Scott Paul Wines is a boutique winery dedicated to producing ultra-premium Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Proprietor and winemaker, Scott Paul Wright, came to winemaking as a second career. For thirty years, he had a career in the radio and music industries. As a disc jockey, his handle was Shadow Stevens and those of you from the East Coast remember him well. His financial success in the music world allowed him to cellar and drink good wine from an early age. As the music business became more and more a corporate-driven industry, Scott lost interest in continuing in that field, and left to learn winemaking. Under the mentorship of Greg Le Follette and others, and taking inspiration from Burgundy, he developed his winemaking skills. After ten vintages in Oregon, he is now very comfortable with his career change. For more info on Scott Paul Wines: www.scottpaul.com Sponsor: The Beaches of South Walton: www.beachesofsouthwalton.com Click Below to Play the Show: Show #195 (44:53 min 32 MB)