Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Wine Makers – Justin Harmon, Argot Wines
Justin Harmon didn’t set out to be a winemaker, but the journey found him anyway. After studying in Philadelphia and working as a chemical engineer, he returned to Chicago in his mid-20s to pursue so…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Wine Makers – Crux Winery, Brian Callahan & Steve Gower
We love stories like this. Two neighbors bond over their shared love of wine, make some in their garage, then decide to put in a vineyard. With no formal training but a passion for Rhone varietals, t…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Wine Makers – S.O.R.B.E.T Recap & Listener Questions
The team looks back at the recent S.O.R.B.E.T. tasting at Fort Mason, sharing highlights and feedback from the event. They also tackle listener questions ranging from winemaking to cellar tips, and r…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Wine Makers – Chris Renfro
This week Bart, Sam, and Danielle sit down for a long-awaited conversation with Chris Renfro, the visionary behind The Two Eighty Project and much more. The project began in 2020, when a neglected vi…
Published on 4 months ago
The Wine Makers – Chateau Montelena, Matt Crafton
Matt Crafton took over the white wine program at Chateau Montelena in 2010, then became head winemaker in 2014. The rich history of the Chateau and the part it played in the “Judgement of Paris”, cem…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
The Wine Makers – Alycia Mondavi – CK Mondavi, Aloft, Dark Matter
Alycia Mondavi grew up with a front row seat on the California wine stage. Growing up with that name gives you access but also may draw unwanted attention. Part of the deal is you must leave for five…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Wine Makers – Brian Hurley of Coteau Pavot
Brian Hurley isn’t trying to sell you a polished narrative. The winemaker behind Coteau Pavot tells it like it is, from getting his start in the wine world before he was even legal to drink, to listi…
Published on 5 months ago
The Wine Makers – Lyndsay Hoopes, Hoopes Vineyard
Lyndsay Hoopes has a lot on her plate—and it’s not just wine. Napa County has hit Hoopes Vineyard with a public nuisance complaint over everything from tastings and visitation to a small animal sanct…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
The Wine Makers – Lost Draw. Andrew Sides, Brad Buckelew
At a relaxed get-together of Rhône producers in Sonoma, a couple of unfamiliar faces caught my attention. They turned out to be Andrew Sides and Brad Buckelew from Lost Draw, winemakers out of Texas …
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
The Wine Makers – Danielle Langlois, Jambe Des Bois
Danielle Langlois joins the guys to talk about her new solo venture, Jambe Des Bois—a deeply personal label focused on small-lot, handcrafted wines. After years as the winemaker at Lasseter Family Wi…
Published on 6 months ago