Life Between the Vines Ray Fister

Smith-Madrone Winery dates back to the very early ’70s in Napa Valley, a time when wineries weren’t so common. Stuart and Charlie Smith literally carved out an incredible future in fine wine making back then and have maintained top quality all those years. It’s been way too long since I last sat down with Charlie [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Charlie Smith, Winemaker, Smith-Madrone, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, defining the term “Minerality”.  Learn more by visiting smithmadrone.com

Growing up in Napa Valley, Lindsay Hoopes looked outside of the wine industry for her future. Eventually she came back to the place she loved to rediscover the wine in her blood. Lindsay has had some incredible adventures before returning to wine country and to this day does not back down from a challenge. I [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Lindsay Hoopes, Proprietor, Hoopes Vineyard, defining the term “Phenolic Bitterness”.  Learn more by visiting hoopesvineyard.com

ny winemaker will tell you that wine is made in the vineyard. But the role of winemaker can never be underestimated. Focus, experience, talent are just some of the major ingredients in making great wine. Jeff Cole, Winemaker at Sullivan Rutherford Estate in Napa Valley is our guest today and I had interviewed Jeff by [...]

This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jeff Cole, Winemaker, Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Napa Valley, defining the term “Unicorn Team”.  Learn more by visiting www.sullivanwine.com