Wes Hagen is on the show today talking about his recent article published in the LA Times Magazine describing how the Santa Rita Hills came to produce a world-class Pinot Noir; then Keith Saarloos shares with us the inner workings ...

Dave shares with the listeners what he would do in the Santa Ynez Valley if there were 48 hours in the day, then brings on Stacey Otte from the Wildling Art Museum in Los Olivos to share the museum’s dedication ...

David gets Louis Lucas from Lucas and Lewellen on the line to talk about what a legendary Central Coast wine maker is up to, then calls on Amanda Hagood, Marketing Director for Von Strasser in Napa and also owner of ...

This week, David pays tribute to Fess Parker, who passed away on March 17, takes a private wine tasting at Clos Pepe, then talks about the recent Solvang Century bike ride which attracts thousands of cyclists (and wine drinkers) to ...

This week, we catch up with Keith Saarloos to evaluate the wildly successful Sipper Bowl last weekend, then very special guest The Seattle Wine Gal comes on to talk about social media, and it’s use as an invaluable marketing tool ...

The Sipper Bowl is here as Texas favorite Landon Winery takes on Local Heavyweight Saarloos and Sons! Dave is on location, broadcasting live coverage of the event! [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_32.mp3″ title=” Ep. 32 – The Sipper Bowl”] https://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/content.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/2010-04-18_ge_32.mp3Podcast: Play in new ...

In the ramp up to Sipper Bowl I next Saturday, we spend a full hour with good Grape Encounters buddy Keith Saarloos in a very candid interview that spans the spectrum from Sipper Bowl, to tricking sommoliers, to how to ...

Still on location, Dave takes a walk through Fess Parker Vineyards with Kris Parker, grandson of Fess Parker. [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_30.mp3″ title=”Ep. 30 – A Walk in the Vineyards “] http://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_30.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here to Subscribe to ...

Dave goes on location as he talks to Steve Pepe of Clos Pepe about another type of product they make; olive oil! [haiku url=”https://grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_29.mp3″ title=”Ep. 29 – Clos Pepe Olive Oil “] http://media.blubrry.com/grapeencountersradio/grapeencounters.com/media/2010-04-18_ge_29.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick Here ...

This week we’re bringing you two HUGE guests for an amazing show! First up, it’s Chris Parker, grandson of Fess Parker here to talk about his grandfather’s legacy and the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, then it’s Liz Wagner Summer ...