Napa Valley, Podcast, Sonoma Valley
A Napa & Sonoma Valley Overview
On today’s episode, we talk about the Napa & Sonoma Valleys, their history, what make them unique, and what gives them such renown. This discussion is broad in nature and is meant simply as an overview, with a more detailed and nuanced focus coming in future episodes. We hope you enjoy and as always, we are grateful for your interest! was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Napa Valley, Podcast, Sonoma Valley
A One Day Jaunt in Napa & Sonoma
On today’s episode, we venture into California’s Wine Country. We stop by a couple of wineries–one of which is very high-end and wishes to remain anonymous–as well as have an eye-opening dining experience. Come join us as we leisurely tour around the Napa and Sonoma Valleys! was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Napa Valley, Podcast, Sonoma Valley
Of Fire & Wine
Today’s episode is highly topical in that it’s about the raging fires in Northern California and their effects on the region and the harm they do to people, property, vineyards and to our country as a whole. was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Napa Valley, Podcast, Travel, Winery
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
On today’s episode we reflect on Robert Sinskey Vineyards. Sinskey has been around since the late 80’s, and they have consistently produced strikingly original wines that are both organic and biodynamic as well as being true to their terroir, which is to say they strive to craft wines that reflect the characteristics of soil, weather and the landscape in which the grapes were grown, something not as common as you might expect in today’s world of wines that often overstep finesse in reaching for the bold, the overpowering, and the high octane. Robert Sinskey Vineyards stands apart by virtue of…
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Education, Podcast
Absinthe: In Search of the Green Fairy
Absinthe. The name conjures up images of Parisian artists, painters and poets creating in a jade haze of inebriation. But what is absinthe really all about? And why was it banned and then made legal once again? Join us as we seek to uncover the fascinating story of this most unique of spirits. For more information, kindly read through our show notes, which can be viewed here: Download PDF was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Italy, Podcast, Winery
Tenuta Torciano Winery
In today’s episode, we listen in on an event hosted by the American Wine Society with Tenuta Torciano, a distinguished Italian winery located in San Gimignano. Discover their remarkable wines, delicious olive oils and aged balsamic vinegar. For more information, check out their website And to see where their located, here is a Google Map link was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Podcast
Clos du Val Winery
In this episode of the GrapeGroupie Podcast, we interview Bill Adrian, Clos du Val’s Business Development Coordinator. Bill generously gives us a peek behind the curtain of this remarkable estate’s wines and its history and why it stands out as a shining example of Napa Valley at its best. I had the pleasure of tasting some of Clos du Val’s true gems in their barrel room, including a few rare items only available at the winery such as a deliciously expressive brandy. Be sure to check out the image gallery for photos from this tasting. And most importantly, try Clos…
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Podcast
A Brief History of Rosé Wine
We celebrate Bastille Day with an introduction on Rosé wine and its history. Along the way, we’ll sample some delicious examples of this style of wine and provide insights about what makes it so special and why it should be enjoyed year-round. For more information, kindly read through our show notes, which can be viewed here: Download PDF was last modified: September 1st, 2018 by Charlie
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Wine & America’s Founding Fathers
In this three-part series of The Grape Groupie Podcast, we discuss wine and the Founding Fathers, specifically Thomas Jefferson who, as we will discover, is the 18th century’s most knowledgeable wine aficionado and who helped to make wine what it is today in America. Part 1 charts the popular drink of choice in the New World, namely Madiera. We see how it grew in popularity and how, in time, it began to phase out as wine became more commonplace. In Part 2, we find Thomas Jefferson in Paris as America’s Ambassador to France and chart his 3 1/2 month tour…
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