The Wine Makers on Radio Misfits

The Wine Makers – Sarah Doyle, Wine Writer The Press Democrat

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we welcome Sarah Doyle. Sarah is the wine writer for our local Sonoma County newspaper the Press Democrat which was first issued...

The Wine Makers – Lance Cutler or is it Jake Lorenzo?

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lance Cutler spent fifteen years as winemaker/general manager for the historic Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma, California. He almost single-handed...

The Wine Makers – Mark Adams

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Adams, Ledge Vineyards Musician, farmer, winemaker, and sound engineer on the cult classic Murdercycle. We were “lucky” to catch Mark on h...

The Wine Makers – Cyril Penn, Editor Wine Business Monthly

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian, Sam and John sit down with Cyril Penn, Editor of Wine Business Monthly to talk agriculture, wine trends and  listener questions about up and c...

The Wine Makers – Julien Barrot, Domaine La Barroche

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Julien Barrot from Domaine La Barroche, a property in Châteauneuf-du-Pape that has been making wine since the 14th century. The ...

The Wine Makers – Dutton Goldfield

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dutton Goldfield began as a handshake in a vineyard in 1988 when long-time friends Steve Dutton and Dan Goldfield recognized a shared vision between t...

The Wine Makers – Doug Stewart, Lichen Estate – Breggo Cellars

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Stewart grew up in Sonoma and had no connection to the wine business. At some point during his time developing several truly sustainable companie...

The Wine Makers – Enrique Tirado, Don Melchor

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enrique Tirado is the CEO and winemaker for Don Melchor, the most iconic wine brand in Chile. His focus is to create the best Cabernet Sauvignon in th...

The Wine Makers – Larry Brooks: Winemaker, Perfumer, Author of Liquid Geography and Bike Racer

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like many of our guests Larry Brooks never planned on being a winemaker and how he ended up in this business is part of the story. We had a great conv...

The Wine Makers – Scott Schultz, Jolie-Laide

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott & Jenny Schultz make small lots of beautiful wines made from unique varietals, using simple winemaking methods, whole cluster, foot crushed, ind...

The Wine Makers – The DTC Wine Symposium

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you make wine, sell wine, ship wine, or drink wine, the conversations and presentations that took place here matter to you. We learned about emergi...

The Wine Makers – Á Deux Têtes Release

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the annual Á Deux Têtes release from Sixteen 600, timed to celebrate the dearly departed Philippe Cambie’s birthday, January 21st. Phil Cot...

The Wine Makers – New Years and 2023 Recap

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Holiday upon holiday, COVID, so many parties and a huge New Years bash, the guys finally sit down for a recap of our favorite shows and wines of...

The Wine Makers – Pam Strayer, Slow Wine

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Orson Welles famously slurred “We will sell no wine before its time,” he must have been talking about Slow Wine! The Slow Food Movement began...

The Wine Makers – Reid Griggs, Tidings Wine Co.

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We first had Reid on the show with Cody from Desire Lines talking about his work at graduate school about the effects of microbiome of vineyards in ...

The Wine Makers – Randall Graham and Elaine Chukan Brown

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when Randall Graham and Elaine Chukan Brown (aka Hawk Wakawakka) show up at your back door with a box full of open wine bottles? You gr...

The Wine Makers – What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been!

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 300th episode of The Wine Makers!!! Okay; IT WAS A PARTY and we ran up against the technology curve for the first 15 minutes, but it's all great a...

The Wine Makers – Tim Zahner, Sonoma Valley Tourism Bureau

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian, John and Sam spend the morning with Tim Zahner, Executive Director of the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and cover all the reasons to visit and ...

The Wine Makers – The Late Harvest of 2023

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam, Brian, Bart and John try to make sense of the crazy late harvest that as of Oct. 13th, is still only about 20% in. They talk all areas of Califor...

The Wine Makers – Cris Cherry

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The guys got a special Grenache Day visit from one of the icons and iconoclasts of the Paso Robles rhone scene. Cris Cherry and family run Villa Creek...

The Wine Makers – Richard Bruno, Vinum Cellars – Will work for Chenin

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Richard Bruno from Vinum Cellars. Richard pursued his interest in wine by going into the restaurant business in 1985. Working wi...

The Wine Makers – Dane Cellars, Fall New Release Tasting

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Brian, John and Sam go through Bart's new releases. As always there are some other distractions and discussions about the current state of a...

The Wine Makers – Tony Coturri

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary concert promoter Bill Graham once said of the Grateful Dead “They’re not the best at what they do they’re the only ones that do what t...

The Wine Makers – Sixteen 600 Fall Release Party

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Sixteen 600 Phil Sent Me release party, AKA 4 guys and 8 bottles... This show includes breaking news, classic Wine Makers Podcast rambles and t...

The Wine Makers – United States Poet Laureate, Ada Limón

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A series of haiku inspired by United States Poet Laureate Ada Limón sitting down with the Wine Makers Podcast crew plus guest host Phil Coturri- [Ep2...

The Wine Makers – Coral Wang, Maison des Plaisances

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coral Wang is an artist, farmer, and winemaker of her new brand Maison des Plaisances. Coral's journey began in New Jersey but spans the globe. She sp...

The Wine Makers – Jim Pedroncelli, J. Pedroncelli Winery

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we traveled to Dry Creek Valley to meet with a true living legend, Jim Pedroncelli. The family purchased their property in 1927, they are bo...

The Wine Makers – History of St. Laurent

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with Shalini Sekhar from Ottavino Wines, Tyler Kohfeld from Ricci Vineyards and Terra Jane Albee from Ownroot Collective to talk...

The Wine Makers – Dan Petroski, Massican Wines

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with Dan Petroski, former journalist turned winemaker. He is an interesting, thoughtful and very talented person who has created...

The Wine Makers – Nicole Rolet, Chene Bleu

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Rolet is one of our favorite people in the wine world. After converting a ninth century priory in Ventoux, France into a model of regenerative ...

The Wine Makers – Hardy Wallace, Extradimensional Wine Co

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hardy Wallace is always thinking outside the box, actually he smashes the box and burns it, then does his own thing. He is moving into Sonoma with a n...

The Wine Makers – Xavier Rolet, Areni Global

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we heard about this think tank meeting in Sonoma about the future of wine we went to a very dark place. Then we heard that our friend Nicole Role...

The Wine Makers – George Walker lll, Dwyane Wade Cellars

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

George Walker lll is a trailblazer in the food and wine world. His passion drove him to cultivate a unique dining series that incorporated food, wine,...

The Wine Makers – Glenn Proctor, Puccioni Vineyards & Ciatti Company

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Proctor - Puccioni Vineyards & Ciatti Company Glenn’s family immigrated to Dry Creek Valley in 1889 knowing they knew they wanted to invest in...

The Wine Makers – Hilary Cline, Rhone Ranger

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hilary was raised in the wine industry, daughter of Fred and Nancy Cline from Cline Cellars. The family history dates back to Jacuzzi, yes that tub wi...

The Wine Makers – Chris Tynan, Christopher Tynan Wines

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Now Chris knows how to show up for a podcast, just check the photo's... Born in New York and raised in Texas, Chris started to discover wine workin...

The Wine Makers – Charles Bieler, Bieler Family Wines

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Bieler was racing down ski slopes and lobbying to save owls when he got the call from his Father to help sell the family Rose. “Just give m...

The Wine Makers – Moon Mountain District

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys deep dive into the Moon Mountain District with three luminaries of the AVA, Chris Cottrell, Robert Kamen and Phil Coturri ahead of ...

The Wine Makers – Andy Beckstoffer

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The name Andy Beckstoffer is immediately associated with the finest Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in America. He drove the changes in Napa Co. grape grow...

The Wine Makers – Randy Caparoso & Greg La Folette

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we are talking about Lodi!! Randy Caparoso is a full-time wine journalist who lives in Lodi, California, and author of Lodi! ...

The Wine Makers – Dr. Sasha Berleman

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This show is hot! This show is smoking! This show is all about...prescribed burns? This week the guys are joined by Dr. Sasha Berleman, Director of Fi...

The Wine Makers – Joel Gott

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Gott was definitely raised in a wine family. The fourth-generation California vintner, and wine and food entrepreneur was born in Napa Valley and...

The Wine Makers – Dan Kosta, Convene Wines

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with vintner Dan Kosta, who has built wine lists at high-end restaurants, developed cult wine brands like Kosta Browne and colla...

The Wine Makers – Anna Brittain Executive Director Napa Green, ‘Bonus Episode’

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a special show for an event called Napa R.I.S.E. This three-week series of events is designed to accelerate meaningful sustainabi...

The Wine Makers – Patrick Cappiello, Monte Rio Cellars

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Cappiello is a distinguished winemaker and sommelier with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He is the owner and winemake...

The Wine Makers – Ren Harris, Paradigm Winery

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ren Harris is the “unofficial” Mayor of Napa. This year will be his 60th harvest and his accomplishments read like a novel about the history of Na...

The Wine Makers – Jack Sporer

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Sporer is a leader in the new school of Natural Wine, experimental and adventurous, but also pragmatic and reasonable. He has made wine all over ...

The Wine Makers – Kira Ballotta

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all agree that wine is about the stories that are associated with them. Kira Ballotta began working in wine in 2011 helping a winemaker on her days...

The Wine Makers – Tor Kenward

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tor Kenward has been a part of Napa’s growth from the beginning, seeking advice from Robert Mondavi, getting tips from André Tchelistcheff, and col...

The Wine Makers – Kelly Cornett

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By day, Kelly Cornett is an accomplished public health scientist, by night she is a wine educator, host of A Cork in the Road wine podcast, all around...

The Wine Makers – BioChar

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Morell, Ph.D., Sonoma Ecology Center & Doug Beck, Science Officer at Monterey Pacific Vineyards. David and Doug give us a good introduction t...

The Wine Makers – Brenae Royal

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brenae Royal runs Monte Rosso, one of the most historic vineyards in California, growing Cabernet, Zinfandel and Semillon since 1886.  Brenae grew up...

The Wine Makers – Amorim Corks

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

António Amorim - Amorim Corks Corticeira Amorim is the world’s largest cork processing company and makes an unparalleled contribution to the bus...

The Wine Makers – Free the Grapes

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we attended the Direct to Consumer Symposium which is a benefit for the Free the Grapes Campaign. [EP263] Our good friend M.J. Towler the...

The Wine Makers – Elton Slone, Robert Craig Wines

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Founder Robert (Bob) Craig began his career in wine at The Hess Collection on Mount Veeder in the 1980s. Prior to starting the winery, Bob’s passion...

The Wine Makers – Dr. Kimberly Nicholas, PhD, A Must Listen!

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's warming. It's us. We're sure. It's bad. But we can fix it. We are so excited to have this Sonoma Native on the podcast this week.  After spea...

The Wine Makers – 2022 Recap, Listener Questions

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look back at some favorite shows of 2022, and answer more listener questions. Will we ever get to the bottom of where they hide the mogul...

The Wine Makers – Dane Cellars Coming New Releases

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week John Myers returns to the show after an extended break, it's great to all be back together again. We talk about a number of subjects, not ...

The Wine Makers – Morét Brealynn Wines

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Morét Brealynn was born in Patterson California at one time the Apricot capital of the world. We know how much all of you listeners love those Califo...

The Wine Makers – The White Elephant Show

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, our friend James Joiner puts us through a blind tasting of “gimmick” and celebrity wines. Those wines that your family ...

The Wine Makers – Conscious Container

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to recycle? What do you think happens when you throw something in the recycling container? Would you believe that 75% of all glass ...

The Wine Makers – The Gospel according to Artie

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the guys sit down with Artie Johnson for a wide ranging and deeply philosophical show. Artie's background is impressive, but we covered that...

The Wine Makers – Jennifer Reichardt, The Duck Daughter

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with one of our favorite winemakers, and cookbook authors, Jennifer Reichardt. Raised on a duck farm, she has been surrounded by...

The Wine Makers – Jeff & John Perlegos

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who knew that Instagram could get you a guest for your podcast. Well we do of course we don't know all of these people and that is exactly how we came...

The Wine Makers – Duskie Estes & Jerome Cunnie

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we went to Haystack Farm in Sonoma to talk with Farmer Jerome Cunnie and Chef Duskie Estes. Farm to Pantry is a gleaning non-pro...

The Wine Makers – Charles Smith

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with famed Washington winemaker Charles Smith. We discuss his humble beginnings in California, his journeys through Europe, and ...

The Wine Makers – Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we welcome Andriana Duchworth & Laura McGilley from the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers. We touched on a number of subjects ...

The Wine Makers – Diana Snowden Seysses

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From Napa to Burgundy to washable labels. This week's show was not really about wine but what does "wine" need to do to be truly sustainable. The work...

The Wine Makers – Grenache Day 2022

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 3rd Friday of September is one of the best days of the year. We raise a glass or several really nice selections to celebrate one of the best days ...

The Wine Makers – La Luna Mezcal, Sal Chavez

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we introduce you to Sal Chavez, owner/founder of La Luna Mezcal. If you’ve never had Mezcal before, get ready for an edu...

The Wine Makers – Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, Listener Questions & Amphora Blues

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we answer your questions and you should question our answers... We talk about the upcoming Valley of the Moon Vintage Festiv...

The Wine Makers – James Joiner

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Joiner’s life in journalism has taken from a Cape Cod news room to the Republican National Convention and Willie Nelson’s tour bus but it wa...

The Wine Makers – New Releases

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam walks the gang through the Fall 2022 'Phil Sent Me' releases from Winery Sixteen 600 with a special guest appearance by photographer James Joiner ...

The Wine Makers – Adam Lee, Clarice Wine Company

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have Adam Lee the founder of Clarice Wine Company on the podcast. He began working with wine in 1989 at a retail store in Austin, Texas. ...

The Wine Makers – Smith Story, Brave and Committed

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Story & Alison Smith Story started their small wine brand Smith Story Wine Cellars in 2014, funded by Kickstarter. Remember when people did that?...

The Wine Makers – G. Love, Drinkin’ Wine

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show we welcome G. Love. We always talk about how wine should express itself from where it's grown, show it's Terroir. So the questi...

The Wine Makers – Chris Cottrell, Consigliere / Partner, Under The Wire Wines

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome back Chris Cottrell to the podcast. Chris and his business partner Morgan Twain Peterson, MW met at Pet Wines, a small neighborho...

The Wine Makers – The BBQ Episode

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode started with Bart entering he and Sam in the 1st. Annual Stemple Creek BBQ Classic. But with careful consideration they decided that mayb...

The Wine Makers – G. W. Lussier, Lussier Wine Co.

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We met G.W. in Paso Robles at Hospice de Rhone this year. It wasn’t long into our conversation to realize that the enthusiasm and passion coming fro...

The Wine Maker – Tom Darling, Darling Wines

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The cool blues and relaxing vibes of Tom Darling's new Sonoma Plaza tasting room will draw you in, his exploration of single vineyard wines from extre...

The Wine Makers – The Wedding Show

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys sit down at the Sixteen 600 Tasting House to answer listener questions on the eve of Jasmine's wedding. [EP236]

The Wine Makers – Charlie Tolbert, The list is too long!

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Tolbert - we can’t wait for you to hear this show. Charlie has worked 50 harvest, starting off in the early 70’s at Buena Vista. Just sit ...

The Wine Makers – Spring Weather Report

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All of the guys sit down to talk crops, weather trends, drought and all things wine and Vinytl Sunday. Tune in and enjoy the laughter and fun. Cheers ...

The Wine Makers – Live from Paso Robles, Hospice du Rhone

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There was a lot of energy going into this show, not only were we all excited to be back in Paso Robles for Hospice du Rhone but we were also getting t...

The Wine Makers – Hospice Du Rhone Recap Pt1

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys sit down with Podcast guest Roger Randall and discuss the aftermath of Hospice Du Rhone. Lots of fun to be had in discussing who made it to t...

The Wine Makers – Lang & Reed Wines, John and Reed Skupny

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tracey & John Skupny, started Lang & Reed Napa Valley in 1993 with the goal to explore the distinct charms of Cabernet Franc. Their foundation of our ...

The Wine Makers – Sam’s Spring Releases

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys sit down on a blustery day to talk about Sam's Sixteen600 Spring Releases. Besides the awesome wines there was Lots of laughter and fun follo...

The Wine Makers – Todd Jolly

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys sit down and talk weather, field and wine updates with Todd Jolly, Sonoma's Best Somm. It's always fun to sit down with the The Oregon Ducks ...

The Wine Makers – Ricky Taylor

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Take a Sonoma County boy and transplant him high in Texas where he can grow grapes and make Texas Wine. Ricky Taylor has some great stories about the ...

The Wine Makers – Maya Dalla Valle

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The guys head into the eastern hills of Napa's Oakville District. Second generation winemaker Maya Dalla Valle let Brian, Sam and John behind the curt...

The Wine Makers – Bob Cabral

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I don't think there's another guest I quite so enjoy having on the show than Bob Cabral. Back in the days of "Heard it through the Grapevine" Radio sh...

The Wine Makers – Ownroot Collective & Idle Cellars

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with “TJ” from Ownroot Collective, a wine club that shines a light on small producers, most of which have other jobs that su...

The Wine Makers – Philosophy Winery & Vineyard

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kimberly T. Johnson from Philosophy Winery & Vineyard located in Baltimore City Maryland joins us on the podcast. Kimberly, winemaker starte...

The Wine Makers – Rebekah Wineburg, Post and Vine

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rebekah’s passion for winemaking began when she visited Napa Valley with her parents at just 16, being from Washington DC she didn't grow up around ...

The Wine Makers Summer Spectacular

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pushing 80 degrees on a February day at the tasting house wondering if we're just plunging headlong into Summer.  Good lord!  Jasmine Egan joins Sam...

The Wine Makers – Jake Neustadt, Soleras Del Pacifico

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Viticulturist Jake Neustadt is a bay area native who was attending UC Davis, studying journalism and international relations. Like other stories tha...

The Wine Makers – Randy Hester of C.L. Butaud

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Randy Hester, creator of the Lightning wine brand, has taken over Austin Texas by storm. With his family name carried on with the C.L. Butaud line and...

The Wine Makers – Brooke Delmas Robertson

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Delmas/SJR Vineyard had a problem. It's a prime Syrah vineyard in the The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA in Walla Walla Valley but extreme win...

The Wine Makers – Lyle Fass

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lyle Fass is devoted to wine and sneakers. He's devoted, emotionally, scientifically and financially. His devotion would verge on manic if he wasn't s...

The Wine Makers – Listener Questions

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's show is brought to you by Zoom. Yes we are temporarily recording by Zoom because of COVID worries, but hope to be back live with a new gue...