Wine Soundtrack - USA

Site — Where the Vineyard Leads the Winemaker What if the best way to make wine is to forget about having a formula? In this episode of Wine Soundtrack USA, host Allison Levine sits down with Jeremy Weintraub, the winemaker behind Site, to discover a philosophy built around one simple idea: let the vineyard and the vintage speak for themselves. Site works with fruit from just three extraordinary C...

Bumgarner Winery — Where Family and Terroir Tell the Story What happens when a family decides that great wine should do more than taste good—it should tell the story of the land? In this episode of Wine Soundtrack USA, our host Allison Levine sits down with Brian Bumgarner of Bumgarner Winery, a first-generation family winery nestled in California’s remarkable El Dorado AVA. For Brian and Jennifer...

Starfield Vineyards — From France to the Stars What happens when a California ranching family discovers that its true calling isn't cattle, crops, or technology—but wine? In this episode of Wine Soundtrack USA, host Allison Levine meets Rob Sinton of Starfield Vineyards, a remarkable family story that stretches from the vineyards of Paso Robles to France, Napa Valley, and ultimately the Sierra Foo...

Four Ponds Estate Winery — A New Legacy Rooted in Family What if the place you are searching for all your life suddenly feels familiar the very first time you stand on its soil? In this episode of Wine Soundtrack USA, host Allison Levine meets Steve Leveque, winemaking consultant and the winemaker behind Four Ponds Estate Winery, to discover the extraordinary story of Suzi Raposa and a vineyard bu...

Lava Cap — Where Family, Fire & Wine MeetWhat if the secret to a great California wine was buried deep beneath the vineyard? In this episode of Wine Soundtrack USA, host Allison Levine takes us to the heart of California’s Sierra Foothills and into the story of Lava Cap Winery, a family-owned winery whose roots go back to 1981.Founded by the Jones family in Placerville, Lava Cap was born from...

WINE SOUNDTRACK USA Tablas Creek — The Rhône Spirit in CaliforniaWhat happens when two legendary wine families in France decide that the soul of the Rhône might have found a second home in California? That question is at the heart of Tablas Creek Vineyard, a pioneering estate in Paso Robles and the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified® vineyard. In this episode of Wine Soundtrack USA, host...

WINE SOUNDTRACK USA Absolution Cellars — Where Wine Becomes a Portrait of Place What happens when you leave behind a successful career, move across the country with no real plan, and discover that one barrel of wine could change everything? For Dirk Neumann, that unlikely beginning became Absolution Cellars. In this episode of Wine Soundtrack USA, host Allison Levine sits down with Dirk Neumann, o...

What does it take to build a winery that honors both the land and the people who cultivate it? In this episode, we meet Andy Neja, founder and winemaker of Cairjn Wine Cellars, one of Paso Robles' most exciting boutique wineries. Named after the word "cairn"—a carefully stacked pile of stones that serves as both a landmark and a tribute—Cairjn reflects Andy's family's farming heritage and the lime...

What makes a vineyard truly exceptional? Is it the soil, the climate, the people—or the philosophy behind every bottle? In this episode, we take you to the breathtaking hills of Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery, one of Paso Robles' most acclaimed Rhône wine estates, where every wine begins with a simple belief: great wine is grown, not made. Founded by Bob Tillman after a lifelong dream of creati...

What does it take to leave everything behind and follow a dream? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Nancy Ulloa, founder, winemaker, owner, and unapologetic Boss Lady behind Ulloa Cellars, one of Paso Robles' most exciting boutique wineries. Nancy shares the incredible story of how she left the San Francisco Bay Area with nothing more than determination and a passion for wine, arriving in...

What happens when a television producer leaves Hollywood to create one of California's most inspiring wineries? In this episode, we discover the remarkable story behind Vinyl Vineyards, where exceptional wines, timeless music, and meaningful moments come together to create an experience unlike any other. Join us as we talk with Jeff Hevert, the winemaker whose life took an extraordinary turn from...

What does it take to become one of California's most respected winegrowers—and the first woman ever named Grape Grower of the Year in San Luis Obispo County? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Hilary Graves, a pioneering winegrower, winemaker, educator, and sustainability advocate whose journey into the wine world was anything but conventional. From an unexpected beginning as a librarian...

Can Lambrusco become the next luxury sparkling wine? In this episode, we uncover the remarkable story behind Saint Enzo, the premium Lambrusco brand founded by husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Armon and Myisha Moore. More than a wine, Saint Enzo is the result of six years of dedication, craftsmanship, and a deeply personal journey inspired by family, heritage, and a bold vision. Discover how this ex...

What if the future of wine is cleaner, healthier, and more authentic than ever before? In this episode, we sit down with award-winning winemaker Vivian Valenzuela, founder of WOO GIRL! Cellars, to explore how she's redefining modern winemaking from the heart of Sonoma County. From vegan-friendly wines and regenerative farming to zero residual sugar, minimal sulfites, and single-vineyard expression...

Growing up in the central valley of California, we’ve inherited a sense of pride from our Greek parents and have continued to farm vineyards and make wine, incorporating the Mediterranean lifestyle and culture into our everyday lives. We don't make wines that are made to have an instant and powerful impact like tasting room wines; our wines are wines of finesse and elegance, and are made to be enj...

Peltier Winery & Vineyards is a fourth-generation farming family operation where the winery itself was established in 2001 by third-generation farmer Rodney Schatz and his wife Gayla in the heart of California's Lodi Appellation. What began in 1985 with Rodney's purchase of 40 acres of Old Vine Zinfandel has evolved into a 1,000+ acre sustainably certified operation producing over 30,000 cases...

Cambria is a women-owned, women-led producer of 100% certified sustainable, estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Santa Maria Valley AVA in Santa Barbara County, California. Founder Barbara Banke was an early champion of the region and established Cambria Winery in 1986. Barbara’s two daughters are co-proprietors of the winery and the namesakes for the two main vineyards, Julia’s Vineyard...

CMB Family of Wines is a family-owned and operated portfolio of premium wine brands based in California’s Russian River Valley, on the Laguna Ridge at Martin Ray, one of the state’s oldest continually operating wineries. The portfolio includes Martin Ray, Angeline, Synthesis, Courtney Benham, and the newly acquired Foppiano and Vina Robles. Known for revitalizing legacy brands, CMB Family of Wines...

Alma Rosa Winery in Santa Barbara County's Sta. Rita Hills is dedicated to making Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône varietal wines that express the unique terroir of the appellation. Alma Rosa’s wines are layered, vibrant and balanced, reflecting the cool-climate influence from the nearby Pacific Ocean. Founded in 2005 by Richard Sanford—the first to plant Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills in 1971,...

Nancy and Garry Rodrigue started Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery in 2004 with a passion for making the best wine possible in the Livermore Valley – a cornerstone of California wine. Today, Nancy and Garry aim to share that message and their Italian and Bordeaux-style wines with visitors near and far. Twenty-five years ago, we reclaimed land from 120-year-old dormant vineyards because we knew Italian and...

Founded in the year 2000, Wood Family Vineyards blossomed from a side hobby (Rhonda was initially a commercial airline pilot, while her husband, Michael Wood, was a regional CFO for Pacific Coast Trane) into a thriving winery. Wood Family Vineyards specializes mainly in Bordeaux varietals/blends, but produces other wines as well (such as Zinfandel, Chardonnay, GSM, etc.)Wood Family Vineyards has a...

We are dedicated to living a sustainable lifestyle at Retzlaff to honor Gloria’s vision of a balanced land and community. It’s common to see neighbors and employees picking tomatoes from the garden, or community members working hard with the family during the busy harvest season. We put passion into our wines from start to finish, and value sharing those wines and our organic practices with you. I...

Pruett Farms is a historic property in Livermore which was established as a farmstead in 1879, and the first grapes were planted in 1880. The house and winery building were built in 1881. The farm residents include horses, punker chickens, alpaca and the obligatory farm cats. The current winery was founded in 2021, and we opened the tasting room in 2023 as well as a family friendly picnic area. Th...

Occasio Winery, founded in 2008 by John Kinney, is a boutique winery in Livermore Valley, California, a historic wine region with roots dating back to the 19th century. Named after the Latin word for “opportunity,” Occasio was born from a passion to revive Livermore’s winemaking legacy while showcasing its unique terroir. Starting with small-lot productions, the winery quickly gained recognition f...

Murrieta’s Well is a Livermore Valley wine estate defined by its distinctive blended wines, stunning location, and a rich heritage. Boutique and family-owned, it remains one of California’s original wine estates, and the property has been growing grapes since 1884. Murrieta's Well wines are produced from grapes grown on the winery’s sustainably farmed 500-acre estate vineyard. Set in the heart of...