The guys introduce you to special guest, Kyle Haraszthy. Sam reports on the Vineyards and finds them in great shape going into harvest mode. Kyle’s family and background go all the way back to when the Very First grapes were grown here in Sonoma…About 1850 or so.
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By the luck of the gods the guys get to taste a perfect Kamen Savignon Blanc 2013. Ingredients: Organic Grapes. The guys cover the growth, the experience and the the full trip from the mountain vineyard to your glass. What a long, strange, fascinating trip it really is. They “Phil” […]
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EP13: The guys are back, this week discussing Sam’s recent bottling, the state of grapes in the field, great local wines they’ve discovered and more!
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Sam’s on special assignment. John, Bart & Brian check out a Spanish ‘organic’ wine, but is it? Bart’s Chenin blanc is being blended. Is there a new trend in red blends? Would you drink wine from a can?
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EP11: There’s a lot of action in the vineyards as crews trim the canopy correctly to ensure proper growing. Bart & Brian talk about the /natural/organic/synthetic faze; WHAT”S THE POINT? How about a 40oz. Rose’ or a can of wine. Yes on one for everyone and John rants ‘No to […]
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The Spanish are sending “Unacceptable” wine into France and the French strike back by attacking the trucks. SYNTHETIC WINE? NAH; No thanks. Just not wine to us. The process of growing fruit that is perfect and then spending the rest of the year actually making what you drink in your […]
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The Equinox has passed and the grape fields are moving from Chaos to Order. How and why wine really gets its beautiful deep red color. Can you buy too much wine? The guys talk about their favorite distributors around the country so no matter where you live, you can get […]
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The guys kick around vineyard real-estate in Sonoma and Napa. Our listeners have more questions on Rose’ and we talk about blends, colors and styles from around the world. Tipping at tasting rooms, yes or no? Is the old tasting room model broken? Ever had a headache from sulfites? The […]
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EP7: It’s Zin Day with The Wine Makers! We’re in mid-June are amazed at how well the fields are doing. Sam leads a discussion on the variety of growing areas within Sonoma Valley and all of Sonoma County. Learn why the fog helps the grapes and how.
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The guys kick around establishing great wine oriented relationships and what’s happening in the field. Bart details “bloom” and “set” as the fruit develops, John can’t figure out “dropping fruit” while Sam explains “Creating order from Chaos in the Field” and ultimately, why every bunch of grapes should hang with […]
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