# winemaker (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover winemaker. Page: Feed: --- ## [Podcast 828 Vino Lingo Video – “Angels Share” Jim Pennella, Farang Wine, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-828-vino-lingo-video-angels-share-jim-pennella-farang-wine-coombsville-ava-napa-valley/) _2026-08-20 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jim Pennella, Co-Owner, Farang Wine, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Angels Share”. Learn more by visiting farangwine.com ## [Why Lugana DOC Should Be Your Next Italian Wine Discovery with Luca Formentini of Selva Capuzza, Ep. 131](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sip-sip-hooray-podcast/episodes/Why-Lugana-DOC-Should-Be-Your-Next-Italian-Wine-Discovery-with-Luca-Formentini-of-Selva-Capuzza--Ep--131-e3nhtd0) _2026-08-19 · Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin · Sip Sip Hooray Podcast_ What do guitar strings, ambient music, and one of Italy’s most exciting white wine regions have in common? Meet Luca Formentini of Podere Selva Capuzza , the fourth-generation winemaker helping preserve the identity of Lugana DOC on the shores of Lake Garda in northern Italy. In this episode, Luca shares how music influences his winemaking, why sustainability became central to his philosophy, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/34c0536c/podcast/play/124367712/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-18%2Fede3b004-0ff3-80e3-4cf6-e636a45bec7e.mp3) ## [Short Pour Video Special – A Tribute To 2026 Harvest Workers, Cheers!](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/short-pour-video-special-a-tribute-to-2026-harvest-workers-cheers/) _2026-08-18 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ Short Pour Video Special: A Tribute to Harvest Workers 2026. www.lifebetweenthevines.com ## [Podcast 827 – Maximilian Schweisfurth, Export Manager, Castello di Bolgheri, Italy](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-827-maximilian-schweisfurth-general-manager-castello-di-bolgheri-italy/) _2026-08-17 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ To many wine lovers, Italian wines can be a bit of a mystery. The fact is, Italian wine might be challenging but the best way to learn, is to taste. I was in Chicago a few weeks ago to meet with Max Schweisfurth, Export Manager for Castello di Bolgheri, Italy. Max was born in the \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lbtv/lifebetweenthevines.com/podcasts_mp3/Podcast_827_CastellodiBolgheri_MaxSchweisfurth.mp3) ## [Vino Lingo – “Bottle Gravity” Maximilian Schweisfurth, Export Manager, Castello di Bolgheri, Italy](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-bottle-gravity-maximilian-schweisfurth-gm-castello-di-bolgheri-italy/) _2026-08-17 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Maximilian Schweisfurth, Export Manager, Castello di Bolgheri, Italy, defining the term “Bottle Gravity”. Learn more by visiting castellodibolgheri.com [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lbtv/lifebetweenthevines.com/VinoLingoMp3/MaxSchweifurth_VL_BottleGravity.mp3) ## [Vino Video – Maximilian Schweisfurth, Export Manager, Castello di Bolgheri, Italy](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-video-maximilian-schweisfurth-general-manager-castello-di-bolgheri-italy/) _2026-08-17 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ To many wine lovers, Italian wines can be a bit of a mystery. The fact is, Italian wine might be challenging but the best way to learn, is to taste. I was in Chicago a few weeks ago to meet with Max Schweisfurth, Export Manager for Castello di Bolgheri, Italy. Max was born in the \[...\] ## [Short Pour Video No 30 – Tom Gamble, Gamble Family Vineyards, Napa Valley](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/short-pour-video-no-30-tom-gamble-gamble-family-vineyards-napa-valley/) _2026-08-15 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ Short Pour Video No 30 features Tom Gamble, Gamble Family Vineyards, Napa Valley ## [Short Pour Video No 29 – Tony Kooyumjian, Montelle Winery, Augusta, Missouri](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/short-pour-video-no-29-tony-kooyumjian-montelle-winery-augusta-missouri/) _2026-08-15 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ Short Pour Video No 29 features Tony Kooyumjian, Montlle Winery, Augusta, Missouri. ## [Podcast 826 Vino Lingo Video – “Apple Juice” Tom Goodwin, General Manager, Scalon Cellars, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-826-vino-lingo-video-apple-juice-tom-goodwin-general-manager-scalon-cellars-coombsville-ava-napa-valley/) _2026-08-13 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Tim Goodwin, General Manager, Scalon Cellars, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Apple Juice”. Learn more by visiting scaloncellars.com Sponsored by: www.barkersmarquewines.com ## [Vino Video – “If You Could Change Something In The Wine Business…?” Various Vintners](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-video-if-you-could-change-something-in-the-wine-business-various-vintners/) _2026-08-10 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ For this podcast we ask our guests “If you could, what would you change in the wine business”? Here are their responses: Julien Fayard-Fayard Wines, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley Florencia Palmaz-Palmaz Vineyards, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley Rob Sinton-Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado County Fritz Hatton-Arietta Wine, Napa Valley Lisa Redmon-Redmon Wines, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley Jesse \[...\] ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lZGuJuo0ZSG8) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Podcast 825 – “If You Could Change Something In The Wine Business…” Various Vintners](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-825-if-you-could-change-something-in-the-wine-business-various-vintners/) _2026-08-10 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ For this podcast we ask our guests “If you could, what would you change in the wine business…”? Here are their responses: Julien Fayard-Fayard Wines, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley Florencia Palmaz-Palmaz Vineyards, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley Rob Sinton-Starfield Vineyards, El Dorado County Fritz Hatton-Arietta Wine, Napa Valley Lisa Redmon-Redmon Wines, Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley Jesse \[...\] [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/lbtv/lifebetweenthevines.com/podcasts_mp3/Podcast_825_WhatWouldYouChange.mp3) ## [Brooks Note Winery in the Petaluma Gap](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/brooks-note-winery-in-th-2c3b42) _2026-08-07 · California Wine Country_ Garry Brooks, from Brooks Note Winery in the Petaluma Gap, joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is Garry's third time on the show, after being on twice in 2025, first in February and then in December . In his two previous appearances, Garry and Dan discuss the characteristics of the Petaluma Gap in great detail. They also tell the story of how it became an official… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/brooks-note-winery-in-th-2c3b42/audio.mp3) ## [Episode 297: A marine becomes a wine importer](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-08-06T14_04_12-07_00) _2026-08-06 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ Recorded live in Napa at the Cameo cinema, this is the story of how Kirk Parsons, of Parsons fine wines - went from the Marines to a leader in importing wines from Georgia to the United States. You can watch this episode and hundreds of other original shows and films at sommtv.com and on our apps on all devices. [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-06T14_04_12-07_00.mp3?_=1786050258.17843265) ## [Podcast 824 Vino Lingo Video – “Shiner” John Blair, President & Partner, Dunham Cellars, Walla Walla, Washington](https://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-824-vino-lingo-video-shiner-john-blair-president-partner-dunham-cellars-walla-walla-washington/) _2026-08-06 · Ray Fister · Life Between the Vines_ This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature John Blair, President & Partner, Dunham Cellars, Walla Walla, Washington, defining the term “Shiner”. Learn more by visiting dunhamcellars.com ## [The world underestimates Australian wine. Eddie McDougall wants to change that.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/The-world-underestimates-Australian-wine--Eddie-McDougall-wants-to-change-that-e3ngdvc) _2026-08-04 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ A single glass of Alsatian pinot blanc changed the direction of Eddie McDougall's life. In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast , host Anna Webster sits down with winemaker, entrepreneur, TV personality and founder of The Flying Winemaker , Eddie McDougall. Eddie shares how his upbringing between Hong Kong and Australia, his father's extraordinary entrepreneurial journey, and an… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319148/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973904-44100-2-b51308cbe0c1b482.mp3) ## [Winesong 2026 Director Jonathan Darrow](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/winesong-2026-director-j-7dab32) _2026-07-31 · California Wine Country_ Jonathan Darrow, director of the 2026 edition of Winesong , joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on Calfornia Wine Country. This is his first time on the show, but his predecessor Jamie Peters was here last year before Winesong, on this episode . KSXY15 is the Winesong discount code for listeners to California Wine Country and The Drive, to recieve a 15% discount on tickets here at the Winesong… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/winesong-2026-director-j-7dab32/audio.mp3) ## [Episode 296: America’s answer to Champagne](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-07-30T14_44_31-07_00) _2026-07-30 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ Can Oregon become one of the world’s great sparkling wine regions? It has already made remarkable progress, but the road has been far from easy. In this episode, we talk with the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine about Oregon’s rapid ascent, what still stands in its way, and whether the region is making the right moves to compete with the best sparkling wine producers in the world. You can… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-30T14_44_31-07_00.mp3?_=1785447880.17837004) ## [Keller Estate plus Trombetta Wines](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/keller-estate-plus-tromb-8f316a) _2026-07-24 · California Wine Country_ Ana Keller of Keller Estate and Ricky Stancliffe of Trombetta Wines are our in-studio guests on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. As Petaluma Gap wineries, they are participating in the Wind to Wine festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Gambonini Family Ranch in Petaluma. If you want to get to know the wines of the Petaluma Gap, this is the place to go. There is a… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/keller-estate-plus-tromb-8f316a/audio.mp3) ## [Episode 295: The holy grail of wine cellars with Irakli Gilauri & Alex Fondren](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-07-21T10_26_11-07_00) _2026-07-21 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ An exclusive conversation about one of the most extraordinary discoveries in the history of wine with Irakli Gilauri of Gilauri Wines & Alex Fondren. Hidden beneath a capital city lies a forgotten cellar filled with bottles dating back centuries—wines with possible ties to Napoleon, the Russian Czars, Joseph Stalin, and even the Nazis. Long considered little more than legend, this remarkable… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-21T10_26_11-07_00.mp3?_=1784654778.17828627) ## [Solo Nostro winemaker Ted Seghesio](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/solo-nostro-winemaker-te-45f2e8) _2026-07-17 · California Wine Country_ Winemaker Ted Seghesio from Solo Nostro Wines is our guest today on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. Ted used to work for the winery that bears his family name . In what he refers to now as his "previous post," he made Zinfandel for 40 years. He still makes it under the new label, among many other varietals. Solo Nostro is Italian for "ours alone." Ted started as as… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/solo-nostro-winemaker-te-45f2e8/audio.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w4fspdd9pmto) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Why Acquiesce Winemaker Susan Tipton Bet On White Wine In Red Wine Focused Lodi—And Won, Ep 130](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sip-sip-hooray-podcast/episodes/Why-Acquiesce-Winemaker-Susan-Tipton-Bet-On-White-Wine-In-Red-Wine-Focused-LodiAnd-Won--Ep-130-e3l00lp) _2026-07-15 · Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin · Sip Sip Hooray Podcast_ White Wine, Regenerative Farming, and Reinventing Yourself at 50 What does it mean to acquiesce to wine? For Lodi winemaker Susan Tipton it means surrendering to the grapes, making wine that represents what the grapes give her. Meet Susan Tipton, founder of Acquiesce Winery and Vineyards in Lodi, California. In a region famous for Zinfandel and other red wines, Sue took a different path, building… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/34c0536c/podcast/play/121684089/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-13%2F4b2dcda5-f92e-2f1a-411e-8ccc2180982c.mp3) ## [Kim Stare Wallace, Dry Creek Vineyard](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/kim-stare-wallace-dry-cr-80aa48) _2026-07-10 · California Wine Country_ Kim Stare Wallace from Dry Creek Vineyards joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. She has been on the show before, the last time was this episode in September of 2025 . Kim has brought four bottles of two varieties, for tasting. One is their dry Chenin Blanc. They have made the same style for 54 years. Dan Berger remembers the first vintage of this wine and it is still as… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/kim-stare-wallace-dry-cr-80aa48/audio.mp3) ## [Episode 294: Have you tried the best wine in the world?](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-07-01T08_29_07-07_00) _2026-07-01 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ Our newest film, Echoes of Wine , is now streaming on SOMM TV. Experience 8,000 years of history, culture, and, of course, wine in the country of Georgia. Subscribe today at SOMMtv.com . On today’s episode: What if you haven’t tasted the best wine in the world? A winemaker in the world’s oldest winegrowing region believes no one has—but that will soon change. Irakli Gilauri is determined to prove… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-01T08_29_07-07_00.mp3?_=1782919754.17813820) ## [Fred Peterson, Peterson Winery](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/fred-peterson-peterson-w-67db39) _2026-06-26 · California Wine Country_ Fred Peterson, owner of Peterson Winery , joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country today. This is Fred's first time on the show, but Peterson wines were a big part of this episode with Darryl Miller, on March 27 this year . Daedalus mentions the birds on the labels of the Peterson wines that Fred has brought. There are other labels with a mountain lion, a bear, a fox and a… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/fred-peterson-peterson-w-67db39/audio.mp3) ## [Episode 293: The rebirth of wine](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-06-22T09_48_08-07_00) _2026-06-22 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ Ahead of the July 1 release of Echoes of Wine on SOMM TV, we tell the story of the world’s oldest winemaking nation. After enduring 8,000 years of history—and decades under Soviet rule that threatened its traditions—Georgia is experiencing a renaissance. In this episode, we meet a young winemaker from the post-Soviet generation helping restore the country’s ancient wine culture while shaping its… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-22T09_48_08-07_00.mp3?_=1782146893.17805747) ## [Shane Finley, winemaker, Thirty-Seven Wines](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/shane-finley-winemaker-t-b44927) _2026-06-19 · California Wine Country_ Shane Finley, winemaker and Lisa Brayton co-owner of Thirty-Seven Wines join Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This episode of August 10, 2022 featured Lisa along with her husband Al, who is holding down the fort today. This is Shane's first time on the show. Thirty-Seven Wines is named after the highway. Dan describes the Thirty-Seven Wines vineyard. There are varieties… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/shane-finley-winemaker-t-b44927/audio.mp3) ## [From Apples To Wine: Discover El Dorado County's Edio Vineyards in California's Sierra Foothills, Home To The Delfino Family's High Altitude Vines, Ep 129](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sip-sip-hooray-podcast/episodes/From-Apples-To-Wine-Discover-El-Dorado-Countys-Edio-Vineyards-in-Californias-Sierra-Foothills--Home-To-The-Delfino-Familys-High-Altitude-Vines--Ep-129-e3ksv20) _2026-06-17 · Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin · Sip Sip Hooray Podcast_ “We’re about as high as you can get in the Sierra Foothills and still grow grapes.” — Derek Delfino El Dorado County in the Sierra Foothills wine country is one of California’s best kept secrets, but it shouldn’t be. When gold was discovered here in the mid 1800s, the Italians who came to the region to strike it rich brought with them their grapevines and winemaking traditions. The folks with Edio… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/34c0536c/podcast/play/121584128/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2Ffcc46cbf-453c-7b66-3e94-a1268b9aa753.mp3) ## [Episode 292: The Bu!!sh|t in wine: how one man exposed the “leading” wine magazine](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-06-16T22_50_08-07_00) _2026-06-17 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ A fake restaurant. A fake wine list. Some of the worst-reviewed Italian wines from a major wine publication. Then someone submitted that fake restaurant for an award from the same magazine. The result? One of the most revealing stories about the wine industry’s obsession with ratings, awards, and appearances. Watch this episode now on SOMM TV. Also premiering July 1: Echoes of Wine , our new… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-16T22_50_08-07_00.mp3?_=1781675416.17801376) ## [Inside Henschke: Gwyn Olsen reveals what it takes to make Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Inside-Henschke-Gwyn-Olsen-reveals-what-it-takes-to-make-Hill-of-Grace-and-Mount-Edelstone-e3ngdvg) _2026-06-16 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Anna Webster sits down with Gwyn Olsen, senior winemaker at Henschke, one of Australia's most iconic family-owned wineries. Gwyn's path into wine was anything but predictable. Born in Cairns and raised in Indonesia, she went on to study biochemistry before discovering winemaking through postgraduate oenology at the University of Adelaide.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319152/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973910-44100-2-875d1af606fc6d7d.mp3) ## [Scott Lindstrom-Dake, Thumbprint Cellars](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/scott-lindstrom-dake-thu-0e4893) _2026-06-12 · California Wine Country_ Scott Lindstrom-Dake from Thumbprint Cellars joins Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell on California Wine Country. This is Scott's first time on the show. Thumbprint Cellars is located in the Petaluma Gap. The first tasting is a 2024 Nouveau, primarily made with Grenache with a little bit of Zin, meant to be served chilled. It has a dark pink color and is a refreshing easy-drinking wine. Dan notices… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/scott-lindstrom-dake-thu-0e4893/audio.mp3) ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XhQOH4n9gXLj) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Episode 291: A revolution in Oregon plus ranking the world’s top 5 sparkling wine regions](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-06-11T08_47_49-07_00) _2026-06-11 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ A revolution has begun in Oregon and it could change American wine forever. After decades of experimentation, hard work, and dreams - the greatest sparkling wine producers in Oregon have banded together to create “Method Oregon”. Today we talk to two of the leading producers to find out how in the world they were able to overcome all the challenges that exist in the wine world to get everyone on… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-11T08_47_49-07_00.mp3?_=1781192877.17797012) ## [Tony Lombardi from Lombardi Wines](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/tony-lombardi-from-lomba-67e3b5) _2026-06-08 · California Wine Country_ Tony Lombardi from Lombardi Wines is our guest on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. This is his first time on the show. The winery is located in the Petaluma Gap, which we have described in many recent episodes. This episode from 2018 is about the 3rd anniversary of the Petaluma Gap AVA, We start with Chardonnay, which Dan says is in the mold of Domaine de la Roman… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/tony-lombardi-from-lomba-67e3b5/audio.mp3) ## [Episode 290: The billion dollar Wine and media question](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-06-02T23_29_20-07_00) _2026-06-03 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ In this crossover episode with the Wine Business podcast XChateau , Jason Wise—fresh from speaking at the Harvard/UC Davis Vine to Mind Conference—joins Peter Yeung, CEO of Wente Family Vineyards and host of XChateau , for a conversation about the future of the wine and media industries. Also, don’t miss our new episodes exploring the country of Georgia, streaming now on SOMM TV. And stay tuned… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-02T23_29_20-07_00.mp3?_=1780468175.17789594) ## [Winery of the Year’s secret to world-class Hunter Valley wine | Stuart Hordern of Brokenwood](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Winery-of-the-Years-secret-to-world-class-Hunter-Valley-wine--Stuart-Hordern-of-Brokenwood-e3ngduk) _2026-06-02 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ What makes a truly iconic Australian wine? In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Anna Webster sits down with Brokenwood Chief Winemaker Stuart Hordern to explore the history, philosophy and future of one of Australia's most celebrated wineries. From growing up on a small Hunter Valley vineyard to becoming only the second chief winemaker in Brokenwood's history, Stuart shares the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319124/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973884-44100-2-21237dfbd21be097.mp3) ## [Matt Taylor Wines](https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/wineco/california-wine-country/matt-taylor-wines) _2026-05-29 · California Wine Country_ Matt Taylor, owner of Matt Taylor Wines , is our guest today on California Wine Country with Dan Berger and Daedalus Howell. This is his first time on the show. Dan Berger did talk a little about Chenin Blanc in this recent episode . On April 30 this year, Matt Taylor was the subject of a feature story in the New York Times . Chenin Blanc is coming back. It was popular in the 1970s. It was… [Listen](https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/wineco/california-wine-country/matt-taylor-wines/audio.mp3) ## [Episode 289: The story of Ukrainian Wine](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-05-28T02_54_29-07_00) _2026-05-28 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ Ukraine’s history with wine stretches back thousands of years. Like many nations along the Black Sea, it has long faced conflict and pressure from powerful empires competing for its land and resources. On today’s episode, Ukraine’s leading wine expert explores the country’s ancient wine culture and the ongoing struggles that continue to shape it today. If you watch This episode on SOMM TV, it… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-28T02_54_29-07_00.mp3?_=1779962084.17785189) ## [The ambitious winery hidden 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/The-ambitious-winery-hidden-35-minutes-from-Melbourne-CBD-e3ngdv6) _2026-05-19 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ What happens when a former linguistics student leaves the Hunter Valley to help build one of Victoria's most ambitious wine estates from the ground up? In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, Anna Webster sits down with Alex Beckett, Director of Wine at Marnong Estate, to unpack the philosophy, ambition, and evolution behind one of Victoria's most talked-about wine destinations.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319142/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973894-44100-2-1ba72b7c7d3bd56c.mp3) ## [Reflecting on the Judgement of Paris 50th Anniversary through Warren Winiarski's words, Ep 128](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sip-sip-hooray-podcast/episodes/Reflecting-on-the-Judgement-of-Paris-50th-Anniversary-through-Warren-Winiarskis-words--Ep-128-e3in445) _2026-05-17 · Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin · Sip Sip Hooray Podcast_ We’re continuing our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the legendary Judgment of Paris Tasting, that 1976 blind showdown where California wines stunned the French establishment and changed wine history forever. We’re revisiting an interview Mary Orlin did with the late Warren Winiarski, the visionary winemaker behind the 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon that shocked the judges… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/34c0536c/podcast/play/119295557/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-30%2F4fd99e2a-7dfc-0eee-4f16-aaedfa7340fb.mp3) ## [Episode 288: 8,000 vintages of wine in Georgia](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sommtv/episodes/2026-05-16T07_36_32-07_00) _2026-05-16 · SOMM TV · SOMM TV wine & food_ Georgia is a country with a deep relationship to wine. For more than 8,000 continuous years, the people of Georgia have made wine, and there is not a single aspect of life it does not influence. In celebration of the new feature-length film coming to SOMM TV in July, we are telling the story of how this country — surrounded by mountains and sitting at the crossroads of Europe and Asia — became the… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/sommtv.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-16T07_36_32-07_00.mp3?_=1778942205.17774012) ## [Inside Chateau Montelena Today: Matt Crafton on Leadership, JOP 50th Legacy & Modern Napa Wine, Ep. 127](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sip-sip-hooray-podcast/episodes/Inside-Chateau-Montelena-Today-Matt-Crafton-on-Leadership--JOP-50th-Legacy--Modern-Napa-Wine--Ep--127-e3ii0ss) _2026-05-06 · Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin · Sip Sip Hooray Podcast_ What does it take to lead one of Napa Valley’s most iconic wineries into the future—especially in a milestone year? In this episode, Matt Crafton, winemaker and president of Napa Valley’s Chateau Montelena , reflects on guiding the winery during the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris—the moment their 1973 Chardonnay stunned the world by beating top white Burgundies from France. While that… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/34c0536c/podcast/play/119128412/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-27%2Fdbef1051-5ee1-f951-18c7-de419bb9db8b.mp3) ## [Why Australian wine must change now | Louisa Rose of Yalumba](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Why-Australian-wine-must-change-now--Louisa-Rose-of-Yalumba-e3nge01) _2026-05-05 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast, host Anna Webster sits down with legendary Australian winemaker Louisa Rose from Yalumba. From growing up in Melbourne to becoming one of the most respected voices in Australian wine, Louisa shares her remarkable journey through decades of winemaking, sustainability leadership and innovation. They explore Yalumba's pioneering work with… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319169/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973893-44100-2-cb1935b1687e1aa0.mp3) ## [How A Port Vintage Is Declared With Adrian Bridge - #039](https://wine365.com/how-a-port-vintage-is-declared/) _2026-04-24 · Inside Wine Podcast_ Port comes in many styles, but Vintage Port sits at the pinnacle -- but it isn't made every year. In this episode, Adrian Bridge of Taylor Fladgate explains what it means to "declare" a Vintage Port, how houses decide whether a year is worthy, and what all this has to do with St. George. You'll also hear how fortification works, the importance of the otherwise "neutral" grape spirit, what… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/insidewine/039-IWP-Adrian-Bridge.mp3?dest-id=1565006) ## [Judgment of Paris at 50: Still Relevant? Esther Mobley’s take plus her 10 Years at the San Francisco Chronicle Covering a Changing Wine Industry, Ep 126](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sip-sip-hooray-podcast/episodes/Judgment-of-Paris-at-50-Still-Relevant--Esther-Mobleys-take-plus-her-10-Years-at-the-San-Francisco-Chronicle-Covering-a-Changing-Wine-Industry--Ep-126-e3i3jlp) _2026-04-22 · Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin · Sip Sip Hooray Podcast_ We’re popping the cork on a milestone moment, the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, the legendary blind tasting that shocked the wine world and put California wine on the global map in a big way. To help us unpack what it all meant then and what it means now, we’re joined by wine journalist Esther Mobley, formerly of the San Francisco Chronicle. We’ll chat about how that legendary… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/34c0536c/podcast/play/118656121/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-18%2F08424a11-88de-a0a8-1d62-ea2fe8659dde.mp3) ## [The King of Chardonnay: Tony Bish on reinvention, innovation and obsession](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/The-King-of-Chardonnay-Tony-Bish-on-reinvention--innovation-and-obsession-e3ngdvh) _2026-04-21 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ What does it take to become known as the "King of Chardonnay" ? In this episode of the Halliday Wine Companion Podcast , we sit down with New Zealand winemaking legend Tony Bish to unpack a career that broke every rule. From dropping out of law school to pioneering chardonnay in Hawke's Bay, Tony shares the raw, unfiltered story behind building a globally respected wine label. We go deep on: Why… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319153/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973909-44100-2-fb1d214f15720c18.mp3) ## [All You Need To Know About California Sparkling Wine With Remi Cohen - #038](https://wine365.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-california-sparkling-wine/) _2026-04-14 · Inside Wine Podcast_ Podcast Show Notes Episode Title Why You Should Be Drinking More California Sparkling Wine with Remi Cohen (Domaine Carneros) Episode Description What's the difference between Champagne, Prosecco, and California sparkling wine — and why should you care? In this episode of Inside Wine Podcast , Joe Janish sits down with Remi Cohen , CEO of Domaine Carneros , to break down everything you need to… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/insidewine/038-IWP-Remi-Cohen.mp3?dest-id=1565006) ## [50 Years of Bubbles at Iron Horse Vineyards with Joy Sterling, Ep. 125](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sip-sip-hooray-podcast/episodes/50-Years-of-Bubbles-at-Iron-Horse-Vineyards-with-Joy-Sterling--Ep--125-e3hfi0f) _2026-04-08 · Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin · Sip Sip Hooray Podcast_ Raise a glass of California sparkling wine! Fifty years ago, when America was celebrating its Bicentennial, and the famous Judgement of Paris put California wine on the world map, Barry and Audrey Sterling founded Iron Horse Vineyards . At the time, the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley AVA was unknown. But the Sterlings saw potential there, and created a sparkling wine house that would go… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/34c0536c/podcast/play/117999055/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-5%2Fb554f58f-e7ee-fbfc-244e-fb7c1eb892dc.mp3) ## [Bushfire recovery & rebuilding with Matt Fowles of Fowles Wine](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buckman202260/episodes/Bushfire-recovery--rebuilding-with-Matt-Fowles-of-Fowles-Wine-e3ngdus) _2026-04-07 · Halliday Wine Companion · Halliday Wine Companion_ Matt Fowles of Fowles Wine in Victoria's Strathbogie Ranges describes surviving a catastrophic bushfire that burned through his 1400 acre property in under 45 minutes on January 8th 2026, destroying his family home, 1200 (of 1260) sheep, and severely damaging both vineyards - while the winery and cellar door survived. 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From starting at 18 years old with zero plan… to building a portfolio of iconic neighbourhood wine bars, Lyndon breaks down what really drives… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/116245ec0/podcast/play/124319117/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F429973878-44100-2-d696644eb0c4354f.mp3) ## [What Makes Paso Robles Wines Different from Napa and Sonoma with Jane Dunkley - #037](https://wine365.com/what-makes-paso-robles-wine-different-from-napa-and-sonoma-with-jane-dunkley/) _2026-03-18 · Inside Wine Podcast_ Inside Wine Podcast — Episode 37 Featuring Jane Dunkley, Winemaker for Bezel Wines Episode Summary In this episode of the Inside Wine Podcast , host Joe Janish interviews Jane Dunkley , the Western Australia–born winemaker behind Bezel Wines in Paso Robles, California . Jane shares her unconventional path into winemaking, what makes Paso Robles such a dynamic and "Wild West" wine region, and how… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/insidewine/037-IWP-Jane-Dunkley.mp3?dest-id=1565006) ## [It's Time For An American Apéritif Culture, Say Rue de Rêve Apéritifs Founders, Ep 124.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sip-sip-hooray-podcast/episodes/Its-Time-For-An-American-Apritif-Culture--Say-Rue-de-Rve-Apritifs-Founders--Ep-124-e3fr078) _2026-03-11 · Mary Babbitt and Mary Orlin · Sip Sip Hooray Podcast_ Two friends are crafting a European tradition with a California vibe. We’re stepping into that delicious moment before dinner, when the day loosens its tie. We take a breath and we ease into the evening. It’s the perfect time for an apéritif. Can America have an apéritif or aperitivo culture just as the French and Italians do? 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