Grapes & Debates

Episode 94 Podcast Description (SEO-Optimized) In Episode 94 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by business partner Joe Bates for an in-depth conversation with internationally renowned winemaker and wine consultant Nick Goldschmidt. Known for his global approach to winemaking and uncompromising philosophy, Nick shares the stories, experiences, and principles t...

In Episode 92 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by business partners Joe Bates and Chris Botting for a thoughtful, forward-looking conversation centered on wine, hospitality, and leadership. The episode features a guided tasting of three wines currently on the SoNapa Grille menu: Ferrari-Carano Pinot Grigio , Banshee Red Blend , and Roth Cabernet Sauvignon —e...

In Episode 91 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by his business partners Joe Bates and Chris Botting for a milestone conversation that blends wine, reflection, and spirited debate. The trio samples and discusses three wines selected for the SoNapa Wine Club – January 2026 release , including Priest Ranch Sauvignon Blanc , Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon , and...

In Episode 90 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by business partners Joe Bates and Chris Botting, along with Joe’s brother-in-law visiting from Washington State, for a spirited blind wine tasting showdown featuring wines under $20 from California vs the Pacific Northwest . This episode puts everyday, affordable wines to the test as the group samples bottles s...

In Episode 89 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by business partners Joe Bates and Chris Botting for a no-labels, no-bias blind tasting of three highly rated Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons : Double Diamond by Schrader , Faust Cabernet Sauvignon , and Salus by Staglin . With reputations built on 90+ point scores and cult-level followings, these wines are put...

In Episode 88 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by Crystalyn and Doug Hackett, owners and winemakers of Spicy Vines Winery, for an inspiring deep dive into entrepreneurship, winemaking, and terroir. Crystalyn shares her remarkable journey from a naïve college graduate with a dream to building Spicy Vines into a respected boutique winery. The conversation expl...

In Episode 87 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by business partner Chris Botting as they welcome special guest Danielle Frank, author of A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting: The Fine Art of Wine & Whine Management . With co-host Joe Bates away for Thanksgiving, this episode shifts into an insightful and entertaining conversation that blends the worlds of w...

In Episode 86 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer reunites with business partners Chris Botting and Joe Bates for one of the most festive episodes of the year. The trio breaks out the bubbles as they taste through a lineup of sparkling wines featured on the SoNapa menu — Mumm, Chandon, Domaine Carneros, and Schramsberg — each bringing its own expression of Napa and Sonom...

In Episode 85 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer reunites with business partner Joe Bates and local legend, conspiracy theorist, and die-hard FSU fanatic Charley Barley for one of the most entertaining episodes yet. The trio kicks things off with a tasting of SoNapa Wine Club selections from Foley Sonoma , Lincourt , and Silverado Vineyards —three California estates kno...

In Episode 84 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer and business partner Joe Bates raise their glasses in honor of Napa Valley’s legendary winemaking history. As they prepare to host “The History of Napa in 4 Glasses,” a private wine dinner for the Rotary Club District 6970 Wine Fellowship , the two explore four iconic wines that defined generations of craftsmanship and in...

In Episode 83 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer and business partner Joe Bates are joined by two incredible guests — Pablo Alfaro from Pacific Southern Wine Company and Chuck Spelman , VP of Sales for Robert Craig Winery . Together, the group explores the legendary wines of Robert Craig Winery , known for crafting bold, structured Cabernet Sauvignon sourced primarily f...

In Episode 82 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by his business partner Joe Bates and Marketing & Events Director Emily Dunbar for a special tasting of exclusive SoNapa Wine Club selections . These wines aren’t available on retail shelves — you can only find them direct-to-consumer (DTC) or directly at the winery. This episode features two iconic Foley Fa...

In Episode 81 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer , business partner Joe Bates , and Marketing & Events Director Emily Dunbar host a captivating conversation with Andrew Hoxsey , proprietor of Ghost Block Winery and a 4th generation Napa Valley grape grower . Together, they explore the rich history of Bonded Winery #9 , one of Napa Valley’s most iconic and historical...

In this high-energy episode of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by business partner Joe Bates as they host the 4th Annual SoNapa Happy Hour 5K Run in Ormond Beach, Florida! 🏃‍♂️🍷 This special race-day episode brings the excitement of community, hospitality, and wine together. The hosts sit down with a lineup of guests — including Jeep Beach representatives ,...

In Episode 78 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is once again joined by business partner Joe Bates for a head-to-head blind tasting of four bold red wines: Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) Roth Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley, Sonoma) Chockablock Red Blend (Napa Valley) The VineKeeper by Bonanza (California) The duo puts their palates to the test, unc...

In this special edition of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille founder Adam Barringer is joined by longtime friend and fellow triathlete Chad Michaelson in Augusta, Georgia, just ahead of competing in a Half Ironman . Together, they discuss one of Adam’s favorite wines — Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon — and share stories about training, endurance racing, and the balance between discipline and en...

In Episode 76 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille owners Adam Barringer, Chris Botting, and Joe Bates explore the art of wine tasting and holiday wine buying. The team kicks things off by sampling a selection of Amici Wines , getting ready for the upcoming Feast of San Gennaro Wine Dinner at SoNapa Grille. Then, the conversation shifts to a debate every wine lover can relate to: Can you bring...

In Episode 75 of Grapes & Debates, SoNapa Grille owners Adam Barringer, Chris Botting, and Joe Bates are joined by Emily Dunbar, Director of Marketing for SoNapa, along with special guest Andrew Hoxsey, owner of Ghost Block Winery in Napa Valley. Together, they uncork the rich history of the Pelissa family, who have been farming Napa Valley land for more than 120 years, and dive into the story...

In Episode 74 of Grapes & Debates, SoNapa Grille owners Adam Barringer, Chris Botting, and Joe Bates taste through three incredible wines — Jax Winery Cabernet Franc, Inglenook 1882 Cabernet Sauvignon, and Elizabeth Rose Pinot Noir. The conversation kicks off with a look at SoNapa’s new menu, featuring exciting changes and an expanded wine list that highlights wines from a variety of Napa Vall...

In Episode 73 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille owners Adam Barringer, Chris Botting, and Joe Bates are joined by Marketing Director Emily Dunbar for another lively conversation blending wine tasting and bold debates . The team samples two Napa Valley classics — Sequoia Grove Chardonnay and Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon — while exploring the winemaker’s philosophy behind these beautifully...

In Episode 72 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille owners Adam Barringer, Chris Botting, and Joe Bates welcome special guest Ray Shaefer , founder of Gravity Architecture + Design and the creative mind behind the design of both SoNapa Grille locations in Ormond Beach and Jacksonville Beach. Over glasses of Faust Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley , the group dives into Ray’s fascinating backgr...

In Episode 71 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille owners Adam Barringer and Joe Bates are joined by Marketing Director Emily Dunbar for a mix of wine tasting and rapid-fire business talk . The team samples some of their all-time favorite wines, including: Joe’s go-to favorite: EOS Pinot Grigio Adam’s pick: Priest Ranch Plus an all-star lineup: Roth Cabernet Alexander Valley , Silver Oak Cabern...

In Episode 70 of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille owners Adam Barringer and Joe Bates welcome two industry guests: Andrew Dutell , Northeast Manager for Constellation Brands, and Alyssa Lasky , Regional Sales Representative for Icon Brands within the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits portfolio. The conversation kicks off with a tasting of the Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ,...

In this must-listen bonus episode of Grapes & Debates , SoNapa Grille owners Adam Barringer and Joe Bates are joined by Marketing Director Emily Dunbar and the legendary Tim Hanni — the first American to earn the prestigious title of Master of Wine . Recorded over Zoom, this dynamic conversation dives into Tim’s incredible journey through the wine and hospitality industry — from his early care...

In Episode 69 of Grapes & Debates , the band is back together! SoNapa Grille founders Adam Barringer, Chris Botting, and Joe Bates reunite to sip, swirl, and debate some of the most iconic names in Napa Valley history. 🎙️ Featured Wines: Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc – A crisp nod to Napa’s pioneering spirit Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon – A bold classic from Napa’s first commercial winery Ro...