Episodios

  • Perlegos - Jeff & John Perlegos

    Perlegos - Jeff & John Perlegos
    Oct 29 2025
    Growing up in the central valley of California, we’ve inherited a sense of pride from our Greek parents and have continued to farm vineyards and make wine, incorporating the Mediterranean lifestyle and culture into our everyday lives. We don't make wines that are made to have an instant and powerful impact like tasting room wines; our wines are wines of finesse and elegance, and are made to be enjoyed with friends, family, and food. From the proprietors: We grew up growing winegrapes along with working at our parents' mom & pop grocery store. When we got older, we fell in love with wine and began working on our viticultural practices, and then decided to start our wine project. We are known for our old vine Zinfandel field blend vineyard called "Stampede Vineyard," as well as planting & producing some of the first Assyrtiko in California. We are trialing other Mediterranean varieties going forward as well.
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    50 m
  • Peltier Winery & Vineyards - Farin Schatz

    Peltier Winery & Vineyards - Farin Schatz
    Oct 22 2025
    Peltier Winery & Vineyards is a fourth-generation farming family operation where the winery itself was established in 2001 by third-generation farmer Rodney Schatz and his wife Gayla in the heart of California's Lodi Appellation. What began in 1985 with Rodney's purchase of 40 acres of Old Vine Zinfandel has evolved into a 1,000+ acre sustainably certified operation producing over 30,000 cases annually across multiple wine collections. The winery's product innovation spans from rare Italian varietals like Teroldego and Vermentlno to modern offerings like Zante-a carbonated rose designed for today's conscious consumers with less than 1 gram of sugar per serving. Peltier distinguishes itself through complete estate control from vineyard to bottle, pioneering sustainable practices including being among the first to achieve 100% Lodi Rules certification and installing an innovative worm farm water treatment system that reduces energy use by 95%. Looking ahead, the winery continues expanding into new appellations like Clarksburg while maintaining their core phllosophy of minimal intervention winemaking that lets vineyard personality shine. Peltier consistently delivers award-winning quality across price points from $17-$60, earning accolades from Wine Enthusiast, San Francisco Chronicle, and international competitions. Their unique tasting room features a 24-wine WineStation system that eliminates waste while encouraging exploration of their diverse portfolio, embodying their brand promise of being "wine-smart with a wink"-knowledgeable experts who don't take themselves too seriously while delivering exceptional estate-grown wines that reflect four generations of farming heritage with three generations currently working together.
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    46 m
  • Cambria Estate Winery - Jill Russel

    Cambria Estate Winery - Jill Russel
    Oct 15 2025
    Cambria is a women-owned, women-led producer of 100% certified sustainable, estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Santa Maria Valley AVA in Santa Barbara County, California.
    Founder Barbara Banke was an early champion of the region and established Cambria Winery in 1986. Barbara’s two daughters are co-proprietors of the winery and the namesakes for the two main vineyards, Julia’s Vineyard and Katherine’s Vineyard. A winemaker’s paradise, the estate is situated on a West Coast transverse valley a rare geological feature that funnels in Pacific Ocean breezes and blankets the vines in maritime fog, creating one of California’s longest growing seasons. The ocean influences the soils as well, with seashells and fossils lending a signature Santa Maria spice note to the Pinot Noirs. Winemaker Jill Russell believes that “happy people make great wine” and passionately crafts wines that show the best of the estate and are prized for their texture, harmony, and energy. Jill leads vineyard and cellar crews who have worked at Cambria on average for more than 20 years and whose drive for excellence earned Cambria the title of a Top 100 Winery of 2020 from Wine & Spirits.
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    39 m
  • CMB Family of Wines Courtney - M. Benham

    CMB Family of Wines Courtney - M. Benham
    Oct 8 2025
    CMB Family of Wines is a family-owned and operated portfolio of premium wine brands based in California’s Russian River Valley, on the Laguna Ridge at Martin Ray, one of the state’s oldest continually operating wineries.The portfolio includes Martin Ray, Angeline, Synthesis, Courtney Benham, and the newly acquired Foppiano and Vina Robles. Known for revitalizing legacy brands, CMB Family of Wines blends tradition with modern innovation to craft wines that celebrate California’s most esteemed appellations. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and a family-first philosophy, CMB Family of Wines is building a dynamic future for generations to come.
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    46 m
  • Alma Rosa Winey- Samra Morris

    Alma Rosa Winey- Samra Morris
    Oct 1 2025
    Alma Rosa Winery in Santa Barbara County's Sta. Rita Hills is dedicated to making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône varietal wines that express the unique terroir of the appellation. Alma Rosa’s wines are layered, vibrant and balanced, reflecting the cool-climate influence from the nearby Pacific Ocean. Founded in 2005 by Richard Sanford—the first to plant Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills in 1971, Alma Rosa continues to build its legacy of pioneering excellence. In 2014, Bob and Barb Zorich purchased the winery and have since committed to elevating the winery in all aspects. In 2019, Samra Morris took the helm as winemaker and is now recognized as one of the region’s top winemakers. Alma Rosa is a must-visit destination, with two unique locations: the chic indoor-outdoor tasting room in downtown Solvang and the historic Ranch House located on the winery’s breathtaking 628-acre estate off Santa Rosa Road in Buellton.
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    43 m
  • Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery - Meredith Sarboraria

    Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery - Meredith Sarboraria
    Sep 17 2025
    Nancy and Garry Rodrigue started Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery in 2004 with a passion for making the best wine possible in the Livermore Valley – a cornerstone of California wine. Today, Nancy and Garry aim to share that message and their Italian and Bordeaux-style wines with visitors near and far. Twenty-five years ago, we reclaimed land from 120-year-old dormant vineyards because we knew Italian and French Bordeaux-style grapes would thrive in this acclaimed terroir. We started with a block of Cabernet Sauvignon, and soon expanded into more Italian and French-style wines. Barbera was our first Italian single varietal, and we believe what put us on the map for cultivating unique and hard-to-find varietals. We created an environment for our wine lovers to bask in nature with a California drought-resistant garden that continually receives accolades from local designers and horticulture specialists. When we first started, we sold RM wine mostly to friends. Now, we are proud of our loyal guests and Club Members who allow us to thrive and improve our winery at every opportunity we can. Our Tasting Room and our Clubhouse, where we hold staff and release events for our Club Members, both pay homage to the evolving Livermore wine story. Today, we still harvest and lovingly craft Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera, along with Petit Verdot and Nebbiolo. For non-estate grapes, we buy only Livermore fruit, usually within a few miles of our winery, to support the hard-working farmers in our region. With the input of our winemaker and Tasting Room staff, we are excited to have planted more interesting varietals – Teroldego, Dolcetto, Fiano, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec.Raised among Livermore’s vineyards and wineries, Rodrigue Molyneaux’s winemaker Meredith Sarboraria knows what makes the wines of Livermore Valley special. Meredith’s years of experience in the Livermore wine industry allow Rodrigue Molyneaux guests and club members to savor balanced, aromatic, and surprisingly unique varietals.
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    49 m
  • Wood Family Vineyards - Harrison Wood

    Wood Family Vineyards - Harrison Wood
    Sep 10 2025
    Founded in the year 2000, Wood Family Vineyards blossomed from a side hobby (Rhonda was initially a commercial airline pilot, while her husband, Michael Wood, was a regional CFO for Pacific Coast Trane) into a thriving winery. Wood Family Vineyards specializes mainly in Bordeaux varietals/blends, but produces other wines as well (such as Zinfandel, Chardonnay, GSM, etc.)Wood Family Vineyards has always been locally loyal to the Livermore soil; sourcing all their wines (whether from their own vineyards or from neighbors) from Livermore Valley.
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    50 m
  • Retzlaff Vineyards Estate Winery - Salome Taylor

    Retzlaff Vineyards Estate Winery - Salome Taylor
    Sep 3 2025
    We are dedicated to living a sustainable lifestyle at Retzlaff to honor Gloria’s vision of a balanced land and community. It’s common to see neighbors and employees picking tomatoes from the garden, or community members working hard with the family during the busy harvest season. We put passion into our wines from start to finish, and value sharing those wines and our organic practices with you. It is part of our duty to educate, conserve, and sustain the future, so please come by, take a tour of our vineyard and gardens, and enjoy our fresh wines. Listen to the honeybees, smell a rose, and relax in the lush, organic paradise of Retzlaff Vineyards.
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    37 m