Kosta Browne is a luxury tier wine producer. Their reputation for flavorful, intense Pinot Noir and Chardonnay has created a multiple year wait to get on their allocation list. Hear about their background and philosophy from winemaker Michael Browne.

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Remy, (on left in other photo) and Paul have wine making fathers, have worked the business themselves (Paul still helps his father at Hawley Winery) but they followed their passion to brew quality, hand-crafted beer. Hear their story and get more details at FogbeltBrewing.com

I talk with Jeff Kunde about their century old family history in Sonoma Valley. From mountain top tastings to underground caves there’s much to see at the Kunde Family Estate.

Shelly is the fourth generation Rafanelli winemaker.  After considering a career of her own she returned to Dry Creek Valley.  Now with her sister Stacy and husband Craig they continue to improve the wine and carry on the family tradition that began over 110 years ago.

 

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These young ladies have plenty of restaurant and winery experience which led Colleen and Aubrey to open their own dream bar offering the best wine and beer California has to offer. To make it more intriguing they picked a spot in a corner alley in downtown Napa, similar to a great find in Paris.

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Travel with me to some of California’s best wine growing regions

Travel with me to some of California’s best wine growing regions

 

Meet those who make some fine local hand-crafted beer

Travel with me to some of California’s best wine growing regions

Hear from winery owners who have followed their passion

Travel with me to some of California’s best wine growing regions

Travel with me to some of California’s best wine growing regions

Hear compelling stories from winemakers and wine grape growers.

Travel with me to some of California’s best wine growing regions

Travel with me to some of California’s best wine growing regions

Hear Jeff Davis Saturday’s at 12pm on 1350AM KSRO in Northern California wine country or anywhere at KSRO.com. Just click Listen Live.

Owner and visionary Dario Sattui shares the story of his desire to build an authentic 13th century Tuscan castle in Napa Valley. As he followed his passion sacrifices had to be made building this architectural wonder.

 

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Meet Joe Benziger who left the Benziger Family Winery to make his own small production, hand crafted wine at Imagery Estate Winery. Joe loves producing the lesser grown varieties, many from the Northern Italy region. Join me on his outdoor patio in Sonoma Valley as we talk about his passion.

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Learn about the history of the Martinelli Winery, founded by 19 year old Italian immigrant Giuseppe Martinelli and his young wife, Luisa in the 1880s.

George and Regina Martinelli and their families are keeping the legacy alive with their wine making and historic tasting room in Russian River Valley.

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In this music related show you’ll hear my interview with two guys who were at Woodstock. Graham Nash was one of the first major acts to play the new City Winery venue in Napa. During the same week Rolling Stone photographer from the 60s, Baron Wolman, appeared at Markham Vineyards for his 40th Anniversary of Woodstock exhibition. I talk with Greg Strange about the exhibition, then Baron by phone prior to his arrival.

 

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