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One of Mike's faves returns to the Podcast - Cara Almberg, the *former* Wine Woman of Walla Walla Washington. Cara talks about both a change of location AND change of career, she's moved out of the wine business. They also discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs, dogs, and Mike's fascination with Instagram Reels. Oh, and Mike talks in a goofy Australian accent! Don't miss it!

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Wines discussed this episode:
Sierra Nevada "Summerfest" Lager (yeah, it's not wine, but who cares!)
2012 Thorn-Clarke Shiraz William Randell Barossa Valley

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Mike's pal, and fellow podcast host, Amy Mair checks in with some good summer reads! The two of them also sip some good wines, and get into a serious debate about "listening" to books vs actually reading them the old fashioned way. This is really THE wine podcast that's NOT "all about wine" - but there's plenty of wine, don't worry. And to see the wines being sipped, and the books, check out Mike's Instagram! For questions, feedback of any kind, or to receive your very own stack of "official" TallMikeWine Podcast COASTERS, send an email!

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Wines Discussed this episode:
Red
2021 Librandi "Segno" Cirò Rosso Classico
2015 Dovecote Syrah, Thompson Vineyard, Alisos Canyon, Santa Barbara

Books Discussed this episode:
Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand
Long Island by Colm Toibin
The Women by Kristin Hannah

Also, much love to Emily St John Mandel, her ex-husband Kevin, and Mike's pal Laura in Warren Michigan...what a small world!

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Alissa Limbocker, from Pangloss Cellars who have a tasting room in downtown Sonoma, started her life in the suburbs of Sacramento and eventually attended college and got on "the path" to what she was raised to believe was a good life. But at some point she realized something was missing. That something turned out to be wine. Hear about her "ah ha!" moment while watching a documentary that led her toward her destiny. Of course a couple of wines are also sipped and talked about. It's a great chat!

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Wines discussed this episode:
2023 JB Neufeld Rosé of Mourvedre, Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Yakima Valley
2018 Texture Pinot Noir, Wendling Vineyard, Anderson Valley

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Another visit with the Wizard of Northwest Wine, Sean P. Sullivan! The latest news from the world of Northwest wine plus an update on Sean's website northwestwinereport.com as a subscription-based news outlet. Why is more and more journalism switching to indepedant platforms? Also, baseball season! Oh, and a couple of delicious wines are tasted...it's a good chat!

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Wines discussed this episode:
2022 Pepper Bridge Sauvignon Blanc, Walla Walla Valley
2007 Domaine Saint-Damien "Vieilles Vignes" Gigondas

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Mike's pal Walter Hamlin was raised in the 7th Day Adventist Church, so there was NO alcohol. Surprisingly Walter has mad a career for himself in the wine business. Funny how life happens. Mike and Walter chat in the Vintner's Room at Nicholson Ranch about their time working for a small wine wholesaler in San Francisco; Walter's first gig in the bizz at one of Napa's most well-known entities; how Mike handles bachelorette parties at the winery, AND they sip a couple of wonderful wines. It's a good chat!

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Wines discussed on this episode:
2018 Domaine Forey Pere & Fils, Vosne-Romanee
2014 Two Hands Shiraz, Secret Block, Single Vineyard (secret vineyard) Barossa Valley

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Mike is back in the Vintner's Room, for a chat with Kyle Stoner, wine tour bus driver and stage actor! The conversation covers such diverse topics as bachelorette parties in wine country and puppet sex(!), show tunes and karaoke. The guys also taste a couple of delicious wines, and as usual, have plenty of laughs.
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Wines discussed this episode:
2016 Auburn James Malbec, Clarksburg, Herringer Vineyard
2017 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon "Artist Series" Columbia Valley

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More driving, more great wine (and food!) and fun chats with the local wine geeks of Paso Robles. You'll feel as though you are in the passenger's seat on this road trip.

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Wineries on this episode:
Nicora Winery, Hubba Wines, Torrin Wine, Cordant Winery, Clos Solene, L'Aventure Winery, Booker Vineyard, Epoch Estate Wines.

Restaurants mentioned:
Su Casa Bar and Grill, In Bloom, The Alchemists Garden.

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Mike packed up the microphones and headed south! His first visit to the exploding Paso Robles wine region. He talks to his fellow wine enthusiasts about the "Paso Scene" (also how to properly pronounce things), and tells you about the also very hot restaurant scene.

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Wineries visited: Tablas Creek, Six Mile Bridge, Denner Vineyards, Paix Sur Terre, Copia Vineyards, Linne Calodo.

Restaurants: Il Cortile, Les Petite Canailles.

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