Podcast Episodes

The Wine Makers – Jenny Murphy, Oxlee Graham Wines

Jenny Murphy went to UC Davis to study forensics. While attending a job fair, she was lured into the wine business with visions of a laboratory filled with expensive, new equipment. She took a tempor…

Published on 6 hours ago

The Wine Makers – Keith Beavers, Wine101 & VinePair

The conversation this week features Keith Beavers, Tasting Director at VinePair and host of the Wine 101 podcast. He’s a self-taught wine geek who once ran the New York wine bar In Vino and co-owned …

Published on 2 weeks ago

The Wine Makers – Derek Flegal & Chris Schreiner, Platt Vineyard

Born and raised in Napa Valley, Derek Flegal studied biology before moving to Spain and living abroad for much of his 20’s. After moving to Mendoza, Argentina, his passion for wine became apparent an…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

The Wine Makers – Todd Jolly (@sonomawinemerchant)

This week, the crew welcomes back Todd Jolly from Sonoma’s Best — better known to many as @sonomawinemerchant. A certified sommelier and proudly dubbed “The Champagne King,” Todd serves as Wine Direc…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Wine Makers – Jamie Kutch, Kutch Wines

This week, the crew finally sits down with Jamie Kutch of Kutch Wines—a long-awaited guest whose Pinot Noir reputation precedes him. Jamie has shared a production facility with host Bart Hansen for y…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Wine Makers – Brian London: 4Play Wines & Table Culture Provisions

This week the crew sits down with Brian London, Sommelier and wine buyer for one of Sonoma County’s most beloved spots, Table Culture Provisions. Known for its eclectic and adventurous wine list, TCP…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Wine Makers – Will Gondak, Gondak Cellars

Will Gondak has been chasing the dream. Experiences making wine in Napa, Sonoma, Australia, New Zealand, France, Santa Cruz, and South Africa have broadened his view into what is possible. The wide a…

Published on 2 months ago

The Wine Makers – Matt McDermaid, Staysail Wines

This week the guys sit down with Matt McDermaid, owner and winemaker at Staysail Wines, a small-lot Sonoma County winery inspired by his background in sailing. The name “Staysail” refers to a sail us…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Wine Makers – Brandon Conley, Head Distiller at Brucato Amaro

This week, the crew sits down with Brandon Conley, head distiller at Brucato Amaro in San Francisco, for what could be called an Amaro 101—or maybe an Amaro Study.

Amaros have a long, fascinating his…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Wine Makers – Welcome Back Brian

The crew is back together again, and this week they’re catching up after International Grenache Day. They share memories from the celebration, dig into the challenges of this year’s harvest, and get …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago