Grown in Napa Valley

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley, host Caleb Mosley welcomes Galen Becker Drace, Executive Director of the Napa Valley Hospitality Forum , to talk about what really happens on the tasting room floor. Drace discusses the difference between service and hospitality, the most common (and most memorable) questions guests ask, and how growers can help frontline staff speak confidently about soil,...

This episode of Grown in Napa Valley highlights both the business realities and opportunities facing Napa Valley grape growers. In the first segment, Caleb Mosley speaks with Michael Cuffe of Napa Valley Creative Agency about a marketing audit program offered through NVG and funded by the Western Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) program . Cuffe discusses how many growers, particularly th...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , Executive Director Caleb Mosley sits down with climate scientist Daniel Swain to discuss the unusual 2026 growing season and what Napa Valley growers should be paying attention to. Swain explains the record-breaking heat experienced in March and April, the complex relationship between climate change and extreme weather events, and why growers are increasin...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , host Caleb Mosley explores the intersection of music, wine, and Napa Valley culture through conversations with Faith Ventrello and Justin Dragoo. Faith shares her journey from a career in the music industry at major labels like Capitol , Elektra , and Virgin Records to building a wine-focused life in Napa Valley. She discusses co-founding Folklore , a down...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley, NVG Executive Director Caleb Mosley speaks with Natalie Collins and John Chandler about the role of the California Association of Winegrape Growers in advocating for growers across the state. They discuss how regional and statewide grower organizations collaborate to address major industry challenges, including market pressures, labor policy, and regulatory...

This episode of Grown in Napa Valley features two conversations highlighting the people and perspectives shaping the future of Napa Valley’s wine industry. In the first segment, Caleb Mosley speaks with Enoch Shully of Napa Valley College about his unconventional path from electrical engineering and hospitality to leading wine education programs in Napa. Shully shares how his career in restaurants...

This episode of Grown in Napa Valley brings together two timely conversations that reflect the cultural, generational, and economic shifts shaping today’s wine industry. In the first segment, host Caleb Mosley speaks with journalist and podcaster Felicity Carter at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium about changing attitudes toward alcohol, health, and moderation. Their discussion explores the...

Caleb opens the 2026 season of Grown in Napa Valley from Louisville, Kentucky, where he sits down with vintner-turned-whiskey-maker Mark Carter . Their conversation traces Carter’s journey from Eureka hospitality to Napa winemaking and ultimately to Kentucky bourbon, highlighting the shared craftsmanship between wine and spirits, barrels, blending, farming roots, and the growing consumer interest...

In Episode 21 of Grown in Napa Valley , the podcast celebrates the Napa Valley Grapegrowers' 50th anniversary by spotlighting two stories of resilience and reinvention. Ashley Anderson of Cain Vineyard shares her personal and professional journey farming organically on Spring Mountain, detailing the challenges of managing steep, terraced vineyards and navigating the aftermath of the devastati...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , guest host Jonathan Cristaldi presents highlights from the 2025 Napa Valley Harvest Press Conference , presented by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Napa Valley Vintners ,  joined by growers and winemakers Ashton Leutner , Mayan Koschitzky , Nate Weis , and Megan Gunderson . They unpack a cooler, steady 2025 growing season shaped by early rains, slow canop...

In this episode of Trellis Talks , Caleb Mosley sits down with soil scientists Dr. Paul Anamosa and Dr. Nick Madden to explore their 2023 paper, “ The Other White Rock in Coombsville Vineyards .” The conversation unpacks the geological mystery and viticultural significance of diatomaceous earth found in the Coombsville AVA—a lightweight, silica-rich sediment formed from freshwater algae in an anci...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , host Caleb Mosley speaks with CAL FIRE’s Matt Ryan and JC Greenberg about the recent Pickett Fire in Calistoga and the evolution of wildfire management in Napa County. They recount how lessons learned from past disasters like the Glass Fire informed a faster, more coordinated response, aided by years of fuel reduction, maintained containment lines, and col...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , host Caleb Mosley first speaks with Julien Dumercq of IVES ( International Viticulture and Enology Society ), who highlights the organization’s mission to provide open-access research in viticulture and enology. Julien explains how IVES grew from a small initiative in Bordeaux into a global network of 35 universities and research institutes, supported by m...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , host Caleb Mosley sits down with two local leaders to explore how deep-rooted community values and agricultural resilience shape Napa Valley. First, Terence Mulligan, President and CEO of the Napa Valley Community Foundation , discusses how the foundation serves as a platform for strategic philanthropy, especially in times of crisis. He highlights initiati...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , NVG tackles the economic headwinds facing the wine industry through an in-depth conversation with wine economist Dr. Chris Bitter of Terrain . Bitter breaks down the latest insights from Winescape , Terrain’s quarterly market report, revealing a shift in U.S. alcohol consumption trends. He explains how demographic changes, evolving health attitudes, and a...

In this episode of Trellis Talks , Caleb Mosley sits down with Dr. James Stamp, founder of Stamp Associates Viticulture and a leading expert on grapevine nursery quality. They discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in grapevine plant material, including the impacts of nursery consolidation, vineyard fallowing, and the persistent threat of red blotch disease. Dr. Stamp emphasizes the cri...

In this special episode of Grown in Napa Valley , host Caleb Mosley visits Ridge Monte Bello to sit down with two influential voices in California wine: Paul Draper and David Gates . Draper reflects on the collaborative tasting culture and experimental spirit that defined his winemaking career, including Napa’s role in his legendary 1971 Eisele Vineyard Cabernet. Gates shares insights on mountain...

In this episode of Trellis Talks , host Caleb Mosley reconnects with phenolics researcher James Campbell, now based in Napa Valley and leading a lab focused on vineyard and wine phenolic analysis. Their conversation explores the science behind phenolic development in wine grapes, from early-stage flavonol formation to anthocyanin synthesis and degradation. James emphasizes the importance of early-...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , NVG celebrates its 50th Anniversary by honoring two influential figures who shaped—and continue to shape—Napa Valley’s viticultural legacy. The episode begins with a rich conversation with Andy Beckstoffer, one of NVG’s founders, who shares the story behind the organization's creation and the pivotal moments that helped elevate grape growers from seco...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , host Caleb Mosley dives deep into the roots of sustainability and stewardship, chatting with two visionary leaders who have helped shape Napa Valley’s farming future.  Our first guest is Ted Hall of Long Meadow Ranch , whose passion for organic farming runs deep. He brings us stories from his early days in agriculture and explains how thoughtful practices...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , host Caleb Mosley sits down with two influential women in the Napa Valley wine industry, both leading their own successful businesses.  First, Dr. Kris Lowe, owner of Vine Balance Consulting and a leader in vineyard research funding, discusses the vital role of research in combating vineyard diseases like Pierce’s disease and red blotch. She also explains...

Welcome to Trellis Talks, a new mini-series from Grown in Napa Valley , where we dive into the technical side of vineyard management in bite-sized episodes. In this installment, host Caleb Mosley sits down with Thibaut Scholasch of Fruition Sciences to explore the science of vineyard water management. From irrigation timing to the long-term impact of early-season decisions, they discuss how to opt...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , host Caleb Mosley steps out into the vineyards to explore the art and science of pruning. He speaks with esteemed vineyard professional Anulfo Solorio from Silverado Farming Company about the upcoming Napa County Pruning Contest , highlighting the importance of education and precision in vineyard management. Solorio shares his deep appreciation for pruning...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , Executive Director and host Caleb Mosley celebrates the Napa Valley Grapegrowers' 50th anniversary with two in-depth conversations highlighting the region's rich history, agricultural legacy, and future challenges. The episode begins with Richard Mendelson , a renowned wine lawyer, author, and historian. Richard discusses the pivotal moments that...

In this episode of Grown in Napa Valley , Executive Director and host Caleb Mosley engages in two thought-provoking conversations that explore the present and future of Napa Valley's wine industry. Kicking off the episode with Jon Moramarco, managing partner of BW166 and a renowned expert in beverage alcohol trends. Jon shares his journey in the wine industry, insights into seismic shifts in...