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Napa Winemaker Ted Henry Scores Big!

This is the third time I’ve interviewed winemaker Ted Henry – each time at a different winery. It’s not that I’m a Ted groupie. As a matter of fact, I didn’t plan to interview him when he moved to Groth Vineyard and Winery in 2021. But then I read four wines he produced when he was with Clos du Val winery won awards on an international stage…how could I pass up getting that story? Fortunately, we also cover much of what he’s been doing since moving to Groth. Ted is now the Director of Winegrowing, in addition to being the winemaker. All they ask from Ted is to “continue to make beautiful, elegant wines of place — wines that excite people.”
Join me as I travel to Oakville, Napa Valley to sit with winemaker Ted Henry during this On The Wine Road Podcast.

Cover photo compliments of Visit Napa Valley

Winemaker Ted Henry

Ted captured during our tasting

In the VIP tasting room

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LatinX Wine Industry Summit

In December, the 2nd Annual LatinX State of the Wine Industry Summit was held at RD Winery in Napa Valley. I missed the event but thought the topic was important enough to share on my podcast, so I met up with the moderator and sponsor, Gabriela Fernandez.

The all-inclusive event focused on the impact of the Hispanic and LatinX contributions to the wine industry. The theme was “Somos Visibles: Unheard Voices en Vino,” and focused on celebrating the diversity, perseverance, and legacy-building resilience of those who have become known as the backbone of America’s wine industry. The list of sponsors was impressive.

The LatinX Wine Industry Summit event was presented by Hispanics in Wine, Uncorked and Cultured, and The Big Sip. Thirty one outstanding wineries, from Oregon to Paso Robles, shared their wine during the finale, La Gran Cata.

Gabriela recorded our conversation in her MegaMix studio to share an in-depth review of the inspiring event. I did my best to keep up with her energy!

 

LatinX Wine Summit

Gabriela during our interview

Latin X Wine Summit

LatinX Wine Summit

 

Sonoma Co. Chefs Battle It Out

The Chefs Battle It Out!

I’m thrilled to see one of my favorite local chefs, Tracey Shepos Cenami of La Crema Winery will be competing against fellow Guy’s Grocery Games alum Chef Crista Luedtke, owner of Brot in Guerneville on the Food Network’s new show SuperChef Grudge Match.

The episode will air on Tuesday, March 14th at 9 pm. The grudges are settled with a single dish cooked in 30 minutes, and the winner gets $10,000 PLUS the other chef’s favorite knife!
Damn, that’s serious!

The show also streams on Hulu, Discovery+, and Amazon Video.  May the most clever, expeditious, and talented chef win!

Chefs battle it out

The challenger, who doesn’t want to lose her favorite knife