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Podcasts and Video
PinotFile Live!
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PinotFile Live! 6.55 2008-03-17 Download
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Pinot Paradise in the Santa Cruz Mountains on the Horizon. Discussion of Santa Cruz Mountains as an overlooked source for Pinot Noir. Coverage of 2008 Pinot Noir Shootout. Discovering new Pinot Noir producers. Highlighting Drew Wines, Halleck Vineyard, Roessler Cellars.
Prince of Pinot Podcasts
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Wes Hagen Discusses Sta. Rita Hills Geology & Clos Pepe Vineyard 2010-03-12 Download
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Clos Pepe: A Grape named Pinot, a Vigneron, a Facilitator, a Dead Head, a Dog named Bud, and a Horse named Charlemagne · Whole Cluster Fermentation: A Wild Card · Kalin Cellars: Courting Umami · Carr Vineyards & Winery: Urban Winery with a Wine Country Soul · Benziger Pinot Noir Program Now Shines · On the Pinot Trail: Recent Winery Visits · Newsworthy Headlines & Trends About Pinot Noir in 2009 · Small Sips of Pinot · VinAssure™ Wine Preservation System.
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Conversation with Stephen Pepe of Clos Pepe Vineyard & Estate Wines 2010-03-12 Download
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Clos Pepe: A Grape named Pinot, a Vigneron, a Facilitator, a Dead Head, a Dog named Bud, and a Horse named Charlemagne · Whole Cluster Fermentation: A Wild Card · Kalin Cellars: Courting Umami · Carr Vineyards & Winery: Urban Winery with a Wine Country Soul · Benziger Pinot Noir Program Now Shines · On the Pinot Trail: Recent Winery Visits · Newsworthy Headlines & Trends About Pinot Noir in 2009 · Small Sips of Pinot · VinAssure™ Wine Preservation System.
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Twenty-Second Annual Interntional Pinot Noir Celebration 2008-09-06 Download
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July 25-27, 2008, McMinnville, Oregon. Andrea Robinson led the seminar, Sustainability Without Sacrifice featuring the following speakers: the pre-eminent producer in Mersault, Dominique Lafon; Master of Wine, Jasper Morris; Winemaker Ted Lemon, Littorai (California); Vigneron Frederic Lafarge, Domaine Michel Lafarge (Burgundy); Proprietor Ted Casteel, Bethel Heights (Oregon); Proprietor Nigel Greening, Felton Road (New Zealand); Proprietor and Winemaker Michael Dhillon, Bindi (Australia). Hear about the sustainable paths each winery has chosen to arrive at the destination of fine wine. The paths were various, but the goal was the same: unsurpassed quality with a commitment to respect and protect the land from which the wine originates.
GrapeRadio Podcasts
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Show 265: The Wines of Domaine Bouchard 2010-04-11
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Show 264: One Up 2010-04-07The Grape Radio crew discusses "one up manship" among wine geeks.
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Show 260: The Wines of Shea Wine Cellars - A Tasting Review 2010-02-15The lineup of 2007 Pinot Noirs from Shea Wine Cellars are tasted and discussed in studio.
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Show 259: Bitten by the Wine Bug 2010-02-07A conversation with Shane Finley of SPELL Wines and assistant winemaker at Kosta Browne.
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Show 256 The World of Wine in 2009 2009-12-21Round-table discussion of wine trends in 2009
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Show 253B 2009 Pinot Days - Seminar 1 - Part 2 2009-11-30Pinot Days San Francisco. Focus tastings moderated by the Prince. Pisoni Vineyard with Gary Pisoni and Clos Pepe Vineyard with Wes Hagen. Winemakers speaking include Jeff Pisoni (Pisoni Vineyard), Jeff Fink (Tantara), Rob Jensen (Testarossa), Joe Davis (Arcadian), Ryan Zepaltas (Siduri), Scott Shapley and (Roessler).
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Show 253A 2009 Pinot Days - Seminar 1 - Part 1 2009-11-23Pinot Days San Francisco. Focus tastings moderated by the Prince. Hirsch Vineyard with David Hirsch and Keefer Ranch with Marcy Keefer. Winemakers and representatives speaking include Bob Cabral (Williams Selyem), Kathy Berez (Failla), Kevin Kelley (LIOCO), Ryan Zepaltas (Siduri), and Craig Strehlow (Keefer Ranch).
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Show 232: Life with Maggie (Maggie Harrison of Antica Terra Winery in Oregon) 2009-02-02Let’s assume you’ve worked with Manfred Krankl at Sine Qua Non for the last eight years. What could you possibly do for an encore? Well, if you’re Maggie Harrison, you would become part of a venture to work with Oregon Pinot Noir. And then, you’d get to work on your own label as well. Join us as we talk with Maggie Harrison, about her past experiences with the iconic SQN, and her current projects in Oregon and with California Syrah.
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Show 230: Where's the Balance in Wine Price and Value? 2009-01-19Wine prices – can there be a more contentious subject among wine lovers? We all know wine prices have been going up for many years now, but then again, most other consumer goods have as well. And, with relatively few exceptions, most of us have been paying these increases – some of which have been mildly incremental, while others have been quite significant – all in order to keep ourselves on a mailing list, build a cellar, or maintain a vertical of our favorite wines. The question then becomes, at what point does the wine’s price exceed its perceived value to each of us?
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Show 228: The Boys of John Ash & Co: An Interview with Dan Kosta 2009-01-05The Santa Rosa restaurant, John Ash & Co., has played a little known but remarkably important role in the history of Sonoma County wine. John Ash & Co. was known for spawning numerous innovative and progressive wine trends that have since become commonplace in restaurants today. Restaurant wine-by-the-glass service originated in California at John Ash & Co., and organized blind tastings of wines and creatively themed wine dinners emphasizing food and wine pairings were first popularized at the restaurant. John Ash & Co. was among the first restaurants to have a wine bar and an associated retail wine store.
Listen to Dan Kosta, a former Wine Director at John Ash & Co. talk about his experiences that led up to him co-founding Kosta Browne with Michael Browne, another former John Ash & Co. employee.
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John Haeger and Pinot Noir 2008-10-13Every fan of Pinot Noir will undoubtedly know the name of John Haeger. As author of the highly acclaimed “North American Pinot Noir,” John literally wrote the book on the fascinating history and evolution of Burgundy’s illustrious grape variety here in the United States. John’s academic approach to both the research and the writing created an instant hit and a must-have treatise for most wine lovers. But, more than anything, it was destined to become THE book for domestic Pinot fanatics. Of course, its appearance at booksellers just months before release of the movie “Sideways” didn’t hurt sales either. Now, four years later John Haeger has written another wine book, “Pacific Pinot Noir.”
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Show 195 Shadow Stevens and the Wines of Scott Paul 2008-03-31Scott Paul Wines is a boutique winery dedicated to producing ultra-premium Pinot Noirs from the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Proprietor and winemaker, Scott Paul Wright, came to winemaking as a second career. For thirty years, he had a career in the radio and music industries. As a disc jockey, his handle was “Shadow Stevens” and those of you from the East Coast remember him well. His financial success in the music world allowed him to cellar and drink good wine from an early age. As the music business became more and more a corporate-driven industry, Scott lost interest in continuing in that field, and left to learn winemaking.
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Show 193 The Prince of Pinot and the 2007 IPNC 2008-03-17Starting in 1987, the International Pinot Noir Celebration is held annually in McMinnville, Oregon, on the beautiful grounds of Linfield College. Arguably the benchmark in Pinot Noir festivals, this brings in participating wineries from Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, and of course the U.S. Join Rusty Gaffney, “The Prince of Pinot” as he interviews Sheila Nicholas, Anam Cara Cellars; Terry Brandborg, Brandborg Vineyards and Winery; David Croix, Maison Camille Giroud; Frank Ostini, Hitching Post II; Dr Edwin Irish, Salud; George Riedel, Riedel Wine Glass Company.
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Show 192 2007 Pinot Days: Part I 2008-03-10The 3rd annual Pinot Days, held in San Francisco’s Fort Mason Event Center, showcases some of the finest artisans making Pinot today. Organizers Steve and Lisa Rigisich and Eric and Teri White continue to tweak this event, and with blind tastings, grand tastings and seminars, it is one of the must-attend Pinot Noir festivals during the year. Interviews include: Kevin Hamel - Pellegrini Family Vineyards/Hamel Wines (Russian River Valley); Kathleen Inman - Inman Family Wines (Russian River Valley); Mike Sullivan - Benovia Winery (Russian River Valley); Rod Berglund - Joseph Swan (Russian River Valley); Anthony Filiberti - Anthill Farms Winery (Russian River Valley); Kent Humphrey - Eric Kent Wines (Russian River Valley); David Dain - Dain Wines (Russian River Valley - Crushpad); Bob Ruskin - Lost Canyon Winery (Oakland)
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Show 187 Burgundy and the World of Pinot Noir 2008-02-04If you are into Pinot Noir, seminars on the subject are almost always interesting. But, what really gets all of the pinophiles attention and turns them into Burg-heads, is the opportunity to hear more about the Holy Grail of Pinot Noir - Burgundy. Join us as we listen to Allen Meadows take us on a journey to Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue and Domaine Michel Gros, as he discusses the 1996, 1999, and 2000 vintages with these two iconic producers.
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Show 185 Wines of Frederic Magnien 2008-01-14Frederic Magnien always felt destined to follow in his father’s footsteps - indeed, he is the 5th generation in his family to farm vineyards or make wine in Burgundy’s Morey-St-Denis. As winemaker for both his father’s label (Domaine Michel Magnien) as well as his own négoce wines (Maison Frederic Magnien), Frederic approaches both vineyard management and winemaking with an obvious zeal.
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Show 181 Wine Tasting with Shea Vineyards 2007-12-17With friends and families gathering this time of year, plus a multitude of holiday parties, what better time to open several bottles of wine and organize your own wine tasting. With this in mind, the GrapeRadio bunch got together to assess 10 wines in a slightly formalized setting. In this case, “formalized” meant a sit-down tasting of specific wines, as opposed to the normal party atmosphere of sipping wine while wandering among guests.
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Show 180 Your New Years Wine Resolution 2007-12-10As this year draws to a close, it is almost time to make those New Years’ Resolutions. How many of your resolutions are wine-related? Have you made made resolutions before? Were you able to keep them, or did you just give up? The GrapeRadio bunch discuss past successes and failures to live up to Wine Resolutions, and share their own resolutions for the upcoming year.
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Show 179 Global Warming and Wine 2007-12-02Global Warming – what does this portend for wine growers, wine makers and consumers? What adaptive changes will need to be made in existing wine regions as global temperatures increase? Will wine growing need to be relocated in cooler regions?
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Show 178 The Pioneers of Pinot Noir 2007-11-26The word Legend seems to get tossed around quite a bit. But, in this case that word seems more than apt. Considered true legends of Pinot Noir (as well as Pied Pipers for the variety on the West Coast), these 4 gentlemen almost single-handedly started the New World Pinot Noir revolution. Join us as we listen to 4 pinot pioneers: Richard Sanford, Josh Jensen, Larry Hyde, and David Hirsch, as they discuss the early roots of their respective vineyards of Pinot Noir in California, and we hear about the trials and tribulations of this “Heartbreak Grape.” Moderated by the James Beard Award Winner - Anthony Dias Blue.
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Show 171 If You Could Wave a Magic Wand 2007-10-07What if you could wave a magic wand and change something about the world of wine? What would it be - affordable wine, no ratings, more ratings? Abolish scores? Abolish corks? GrapeRadio discusses a few of the impossible changes we would love to see.
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Show 168 2007 World of Pinot Noir Part 3 2007-09-17In this installment from the World of Pinot Noir, we talk with more people about the event and what makes Pinot so special. Join us, as we hear from attendee Mark Sutherland, and from Kiwis, Dean Shaw (Two Paddocks) and Penny Loving (Central Otago’s Station Imports) about what’s happening with New Zealand’s Pinot Noir, and from Mike Sinor (formerly of Domaine Alfred; now with Sinor-LaVallee), and Paul Wilkins (Alta Maria, Native 9) about their beginnings and their love of Pinot Noir.
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Show 167 2007 World of Pinot Noir Part 2 2007-09-10We’re back with more of our coverage of the World of Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir Winemakers seem somehow different from their brethren. Often working both global hemispheres for the practical experience and training, these winemakers seem destined from the outset to work with the “heartbreak grape.” You have to wonder if they select the grape, or if the grape selects them. Whichever it is, they are a passionate bunch (no pun intended).
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Show 166 2007 World of Pinot Noir Part 1 2007-09-03Noted author John Winthrop Haeger’s book, North American Pinot Noir, is arguably the only book you need to read if you’re really interested in expanding your knowledge of Pinot Noir. Exhaustive, comprehensive, and filled with reference materials, this scholarly book will quench the thirst of wine neophytes and die-hard Pinotphiles alike. John brings the same passion to his speaking engagements, and has been giving the opening seminar at World of Pinot Noir for a few years now. Yet, he never fails to leave the audience with some missing pieces to the Pinot puzzle - little gems that you didn’t already know.
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Show 163 Wine Ratings 2007-08-13Wine reviews, wine ratings, wine scores - how do all of these affect the marketplace? What is gained or lost when a winery is reviewed in the media? Is scoring just another marketing scheme, or is there some tangible value to ratings? How do you give objective scores to something as subjective as wine?
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Show 161 2007 International Pinot Noir Celebration 2007-08-02The International Pinot Noir Celebration is rightfully considered the benchmark in Pinot Noir festivals. Beginning in 1987, this event is held annually in McMinnville, Oregon, on the beautiful grounds of Linfield College. With participating wineries from Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, and of course the U.S., and seminars, winemaker discussion panels, bus tours, lunches and dinners - this a full immersion into the international world of Pinot Noir.
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Show 160 Ted Lemon and the Wines of Littorai 2007-07-30To many wine lovers, the names Littorai and Pinot Noir are synonymous. And, if there could be any truth to California Pinot Noir having a French Connection, Littorai would likely have first claim to the title.
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Show 155 A Review of Health Benefits of Wine 2007-07-02The esteemed author of the French Paradox, researcher Serge Renaud, PhD, has said, “There is no other drug that is so efficient at preventing heart disease as moderate intake of alcohol.” A corollary to the French Paradox is the “American Paradox.” We have spent billions in this country to match and surpass the French in health success. But we have failed miserably because our focus is on intervention rather than prevention and we have a persistent theme in this country that alcohol consumption of any kind is a dreaded and unwelcome threat to our well being.
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Show 149 2007 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival 2007-05-25The 10th Annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival was held May 18-20, 2007. 34 wineries either located in the Anderson Valley or that source fruit from the Anderson Valley participated. The pastoral Anderson Valley is acclaimed internationally for classic still wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer as well as sparkling wines.
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Show 105 2006 International Pinot Noir Festival 2006-08-14Today we are joined by Rusty Gaffney, The Prince of Pinot, who recently attended the 2006 IPNC which has been refered to as one of the world's finest wine events. Rusty takes us on a tour of the event and even gives a few recommendations on “must have” Pinot Noir’s.
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Show 92 2006 World of Pinot Noir Part 3 2006-06-12The 3rd annual Pinot Days, held in San Francisco’s Fort Mason Event Center, showcases some of the finest artisans making Pinot today. Organizers Steve and Lisa Rigisich and Eric and Teri White continue to tweak this event, and with blind tastings, grand tastings and seminars, it is one of the must-attend Pinot Noir festivals during the year.
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Show 91 2006 World of Pinot Noir Part 2 2006-06-08Dan Kosta and Michael Browne of Kosta Browne Winery. This is the second of a three part series covering the wine show: World of Pinot Noir. Todays guests include Dan Kosta and Michael Browne of Kosta Browne Winery one of the industries hottest Pinot Noir producers. Our second guest is Rusty Gaffney AKA “The Prince of Pinot”. Rusty is the publisher of “The PinotFile” a unique free weekly online newsletter dedicated to Pinot Noir featuring winery and winemaker profiles, Pinot Noir releases and reviews, and insider’s information for acquiring artisanal Pinot Noirs.
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Show 90 2006 World of Pinot Noir Part 1 2006-05-29This is the first of a three part series covering the wine show: World of Pinot Noir. Our guest today is Vineyard Manager, Owner and Wine Maker, James Ontiveros. James is well know in the Central Coast for his work at the famed “Bien Nacido Vineyards” as well as his own family vineyard “Rancho Ontiveros”. Today James talks about his families long history in California dating back hundreds of years and his own exciting new label “Native 9."
GrapeRadio Video Podcasts
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Show 77 2009 World of Pinot Noir 2009-10-22
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Show 23 Shea Vineyards 2007-12-19
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Show 19 2007 World of Pinot Noir Part 2 2007-09-29
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Show 18 2007 World of Pinot Noir - Part 1 2007-09-18
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