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Way back in November of 2010, in the very early days of this podcast, I met with Chad Johnson, Co-Owner of Dusted Valley Winery in Washington state. That was podcast #26. In 2003 Chad and his partner/brother-in-law Corey Braunel left their home in Wisconsin and began the Dusted Valley and Boomtown labels. They never looked [...]
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Corey Braunel, Co-Owner, Dusted Valley, Walla Walla, Washington, defining the term “Kin’A”. Learn more by visiting dustedvalley.com
Over the past 17 years I’ve interviewed Steve Johnson, Co-Owner of Parallel 44 and Door 44 Wineries many times. This time around his son Isaac, who spent the 2025 harvest as a cellar hand, will be joining us. Also, watch for an upcoming interview with Steve’s Assistant Winemaker, Bennett Ewald in the next couple weeks. [...]
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Steve Johnson, Proprietor, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, defining the term “Northern Varietals”. Learn more by visiting 44wines.com
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Isaac Johnson, Cellar Hand, Parallel 44 Winery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, defining the term “Rubbin’ Buds”. Learn more by visiting 44wines.com
Our guest this week is Randy Caparoso, wine journalist as well as author of “Lodi! A Definitive Guide and History of America’s Largest Winegrowing Region”. Randy’s experience with wine as well as food is vast, having been a restaurateur, winemaker, sommelier plus extensive travel wherever wine is grown. A special thanks to Eric Awes for [...]
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Randy Caparoso, Wine Journalist, Lori, California, defining the phrase “Mediterranean Climate”. Learn more by Googling Randy Caparoso.
Washington’s Red Mountain grows some of the most sought after grapes in the country. This desert climate area really shows how great fruit can come from diverse property. I met up with JJ Williams, General Manager at Kiona Vineyard and Winery at their extraordinary tasting room to learn more about this area. JJ is a [...]
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature JJ Williams, General Manager, Kiona Vineyards, Red Mountain, Washington, defining the term “Flavor Listing”. Learn more by visiting kionawine.com
I love Ohio wines and for those in the know, the state has an extensive history in wine growing dating back to the early 1800’s. Take the time to check out Leon Adams book The Wines of America, if you can find it, to learn more. Way back in 2012 I interviewed Art and Doreen [...]
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Lauren Fiala, Winemaker, Baci Winery, Grand River Valley AVA, Ohio, defining the term “Heroic Viticulture”. Learn more by visiting baciwinery.com
With 42 years at San Felice, Oenologist Leonardo Bellaccini is committed to blending tradition with innovation. Wine in Tuscany is renown world wide, representing some of the finest wines to be found in Italy. But what is old, is new, and creating the groundbreaking Vitiarium project shows the essence of the region. I spoke with [...]
This week on our Vino Lingo segment, we feature Leonardo Bellaccini, Oenologist, San Felice, Tuscany, defining the term “Passion”. Learn more by visiting sanfelice.com
Caprio Cellars is located just outside of the city of Walla Walla sitting comfortably amongst the vine covered hills. Dennis Murphy IS Caprio Cellars dividing his time between building homes in the Northwest and making world class wine. The winery specializes in paring their wines with small bites so their guests get the full effect [...]
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Dennis Murphy, Winemaker, Caprio Cellars, Walla Walla, Washington, defining his favorite wine phrase. Learn more by visiting capriocellars.com
Our very first interview with winemaker Doug Fletcher dates back to 2010 but since then I’ve sat down with Doug several times to talk about his wine adventures. Klipsun Vineyard is found on Red Mountain but Doug and I met at his office in Walla Walla. As winemaker the vineyard is a very special place [...]
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Douglas Fletcher, Winemaker, Klipsun Vineyard, Red Mtn, Yakima Valley, defining the term “Corked Wine”. Learn more by visiting www.klipsun.com
The McClellan family founded Seven Hills Winery back in 1988 and in 2010 Casey McClellan was our guest on this podcast. Now that I’ve finally gotten to Walla Walla I was able to chat with Seven Hills Head Winemaker Bobby Richards at their very friendly tasting room in downtown. In my eyes, visiting Walla Walla [...]
This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Bobby Richards, Head Winemaker, Seven Hills Winery, Walla Walla, Washington, defining the phrase “Don’t Mess it Up”. Learn more by visiting sevenhillswinery.com
The history of Washington wineries and vineyards might just surprise you. L’Ecole №. 41 is Walla Walla’s third winery, and was founded in 1983 by Baker and Jean Ferguson. Today it is run by second generation owner Marty Clubb. The tasting room is located in the historic Frenchtown schoolhouse which makes your visit a completely [...]




