Wine Crush Podcast - OR Wine Crush Podcast - OR

The origin story of making wine on the streets of Philadelphia and the falling in love with wine through experiences of different cultures are part of the charm of the stories behind Tom Caruso of Praytell Wine and Nick Keeler of Authentique Cellars. Join as we hear the origin stories, learn their history and why they make wine!

What a great show with 3 veterans of the Oregon Wine industry! I love a great conversation and this episode did not disappoint! We welcomed in Tom Fitzpatrick of Élevée Wine and Stirling Fox and Kelly Kidneigh of Mad Violets Wine Co! Having 3 guests that know each other led to some great conversation about wine making, wine growing and life in the wine industry! Join as we talk to this dynamic trio!

Lets kick this episode off with a bang! Featuring the duo of Andy Lytle with Lytle Barnett and AuBaine Wine along with Wynne Peterson-Nedry with Ridgecrest and RR Wines, this is a show of all shows! The conversations, the wine and the introduction of our new food pairing segment really make this episode stand out! Lets explore the Willamette Valley Wine region and all it has to offer! Listen in and enjoy!

Lets take a trip back in time and learn all about the origination
of Oregon’s Wine Country! Alex Sokol
Blosser joins us for our next “Legend”. Susan Sokol Blosser and Bill Blosser were one
of the very first to arrive in the Willamette Valley with the dream to plant
grapes and create great wine! As a true
second generation of Oregon wine, Alex is now the head wine maker and Co-President
of the Winery with his sister Allison and joined us to share lots of stories,
insights and laughs on what it took to create what is now Sokol Blosser!

Grab a glass of vino and lets spin some vinyl! This
episode we will be meeting two very lively wineries, living life on the “wild”
side! First up is Todd Hansen with Longplay Wine! As a lover of old
records, Todd and crew will set the mood with their choice from the extensive
collection of old vinyl in their newly constructed tasting room! Wine is
like music, there are many different genres and styles! Come enjoy Longplay’s
style of wine… no overdubbing and no remixing! Second up is the highly
energetic Sue and Nick from Bluebird Hill Cellars! Tucked in the hills of
the Southern Willamette Valley you will find a lovely estate vineyard,
bluebirds aplenty and gorgeous wine waiting to be enjoyed amongst the bluebirds
and beautiful gardens! Listen as they describe the place, the nature to enjoy
and the wines they create to share!

Episode 3 of Wine Crush finds us enjoying the Newberg Area
of the Willamette Valley. First up is the crew from Vidon Vineyard!
Drew, Erin, Dave and Tiquette introduce us to the new energy and plans for
Vidon Vineyard, while honoring the past! In the heart of the Willamette Valley
you will find many of the favorites you know the Valley for but they have some
surprises to offer as well ! And second on the agenda is Andrew Beckham from
Beckham Estates and WOW do they have some cool things up on at their estate on
Parrett Mountain! Between unique varietals and creating his own Amphora’s, it’s
a story worth listening too and an estate worth finding! Grab a glass of wine,
sit back and enjoy!