Mr. Wine Guy Podcast

In today's episode of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast, I have the privilege of introducing to you Jason Lede, Sales Manager for Lede Family Wines and FEL Wines, both out of Napa Valley and Anderson Valley, CA. In this episode Jason shares so many great things that I know will leave an impression on you through his personal hard work and committment.  I think the one thing though that you're going to take...

In today's episode of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast you'll get to hear from one of the most loved and respected guys in the wine industry, Steve Distler, Vintner, Co-owner and Co-proprietor of Arnyca Cellars out of Napa Valley, CA. In this episode Steve talks about his upbringing in Queens, NY with both his parents being deaf, and the impact that made not only on his childhood but also his ability to c...

In today's episode of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast, you'll get to hear a truly inspiring conversation from a man whose whole mission in life has been to dream BIG and to live INSPIRED!  Today I present to you John Boich, Owner and Proprietor of Boich Family Cellar out of the Mt. Veeder AVA of Napa Valley.   John talks about the inception of Boich Family Cellar and how it all began when a casual conver...

In today's episode of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast, you'll get to hear from one of the most recognized and celebrated winemaker's Napa Valley has ever had the privilege of knowing.  Today I introduce to you the one and only Pam Starr, Co-Owner, Co-Proprietor, and Winemaker for Crocker & Starr Wines out of St. Helena, CA.   In this episode Pam shares how, from as far back as she can remember, certain c...

In today's episode, I have the privilege of introducing to you a man whose passion for wine runs so deep, but didn't necessarily start according to plan.  This man is none other than Anthony Schroth, Winemaker for Jackson Hole Winery of Jackson Hole, WY, and Premonition Cellars out of Sonoma County, CA. In this episode Anthony shares how he fell into this career, taking 2 classes in wine to gradua...

Today is going to be an incredible episode because for the very first time I have the privilege of interviewing a father and son duo whose roots go much deeper than their hands in the wine industry.  Today you get to hear from Doug and Ryan Hill, Owners and Proprietors of Hill Family Estate.   In this episode Doug and Ryan talk about so many things, for one their biggest strengths.  Doug is a pion...

In today's episode, you have the privilege of hearing from a 6th generation winemaker whose family has been making wines for a little over 164 years, Steven Kent Mirassou; a guy who I feel's family pioneered the wine industry and one of the most prolific and critically acclaimed winemakers in the wine industry today. In this episode Steven talks about the viticultural excellence of Livermore Valle...

In Episode 25 of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast, I look back on the past 24 episodes and reflect on all the joy and appreciation I have for each and every one of YOU!  This podcast wouldn't be possible if it weren't for all the committed and dedicated listeners who go out of their way to listen to each and every episode I release.  Your reviews, kind words, and DM's are all instrumental in fueling and p...

In today's episode of the Mr. Wine Guy Podcast, you're going to get to hear from one of the most generous and caring individuals you could ever ask for, Bob Van Dyk...President and CEO of Van Dyk Health Care, and Owner and Proprietor of Van Dyk Family Wines out of Napa Valley, CA. In this episode, Bob talks about his generosity as previously mentioned and how, one of the ways people know and appre...

In today's episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Ryan Knoth, winemaker for Sinegal Estate Winery out of St. Helena, California. In this episode Ryan talks about his biggest strength, being very detail oriented whether it be with vineyard work, winery fermetations, or his ability to properly blend his wines when considering both taste and smell. Ryan discusses his previous career in Bi...

Today is a very special day because I have the privilege of sitting down with one of the most legendary winemaker's of our time, Bob Foley, Owner, Proprietor, and Winemaker for Robert Foley Vineyards out of the Howell Mountain AVA of the Napa Valley. In this episode Bob shares so much with us, one thing in particular being his biggest strength in his ability to know when to be patient as a winemak...

In today's episode I have the privilege of sitting down with Karen Williams, owner, founder, and creator of ACME Fine Wines, a fine wine boutique wine shop located in downtown St. Helena, CA. In this episode Karen talks about what she loves most about the wine industry, being the relationships that she forms from the very start with clients not only tasting their wines, but helping them launch the...

In today's episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Leigh Meyering, winemaker for Ideology Cellars out of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Leigh talks about her biggest strength in this episode being her ability to balance both the technical and artistic parts of winemaking. Leigh talks about her time as an Engineer prior to winemaking, from what she originally thought was a safe job...

Today I have the privilege of introducing to you a guy whose passion goes way beyond that of just being an amazing winemaker.  Scott Young of Young Inglewood Vineyards is going to move and motivate you through sincerity, a genuine and compassionate heart, and a strong family commitment towards a mission that they know they're creating some of the most organic and sustainable wines throughout Napa...

Today I have the privilege of sitting down with a LEGEND in the wine industry himself, Mark Carter.... Owner and Founder of Carter Cellars. In this episode, Mark talks about how it all began for him back in 1982, restoring an old Victorian Mansion into the Carter House Inns, creating one of the most recognized wine lists in America through Restaurant 301, and eventually the evolution of Carter Cel...

In today's episode, I have the privilege of introducing to you Kevin Evans, President of WEB Media Group and Napa Valley Life Magazine. Kevin talks about his youth in this episode, growing up on the streets of Detroit and eventually graduating from the University of Michigan Dearborn. From being a staff writer in the early 80's as an editor with the local paper, writing in big cities like Raleigh...

In today's episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with the highly reputable, most prolific and outstanding winemaker himself, Maayan Koschitzky.  Maayan is the Director of Winemaking for Atelier Melka, a distinctive and critically acclaimed wine consulting company specializing in small production, handcrafted, high-end wines. In this episode Maayan talks about his upbringing, being born and...

In today's episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Mercedes Stahlberger, Entrepreneur and Owner of Lady and the Vine, a catering company out of the Napa Valley, and The Wine Lover's Jelly, a hand-crafted, state-of-the-art jelly made from refurbished wine. In this episode, Mercedes talks about the process of making The Wine Lover's Jelly, the variety of different jellies available, and t...

In today's episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with Aaron Pott, Owner, Proprietor, and Winemaker for Aaron and Claire Pott and Daughter's Wines out of the Mount Veeder AVA of Napa Valley. Aaron talks about his experience at Newton Vineyards in 1990, working as Assistant Winemaker alongside legendary winemaker John Kongsgaard, and at times sharing the presence of world-renowned Oenologist...

In today's episode I have the privilege of sitting down with Patrick Frisco, Owner, Proprietor, and Winemaker for Frisco Cellars out of Paso Robles, California. Patrick talks about his passion for wine and how it wasn't necessarily the wine itself that stood out to him at first, but his entire experience with the wine that developed over time. Patrick talks about his biggest strength being Tenacit...

In today's episode, I sit down with my wife Jennifer as we reflect on the fires in Napa Valley, 2017.  This coincidentally was the same time Jennifer came to visit me while I was working Harvest as an Intern for Staglin Family Vineyard. Of course we talk about what we experienced as a couple during this time, but we also talk about the community of Napa Valley and how each and every person came to...

Today I had the privilege of sitting down with Jason Moore, Owner, Proprietor, and Winemaker for Modus Operandi Cellars. In this episode, Jason talks about his journey from working in high-end, fine dining restaurants and selling some of the most amazing and influential wines in the world, to traveling across country and starting his own brand in Napa Valley where he now produces those same influe...

In today's episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and interview John and Stacy Reinert, Owners and Proprietors of Brilliant Mistake Wines. John and Stacy talk about their love and passion for wine and how they stepped into the wine industry with no idea how to start, yet the one thing they did know is how strong they are with one other. With that being said, John and Stacy talk about their men...

In today's episode I have the pleasure of sitting down and talking with winemaker Jason Earnest.  Jason is one of the winemaker's for Vineyard 36, but winemaking wasn't always in the forefront of Jason's thoughts growing up. Jason talks about how he got hooked to wine on a 1978 Chateau Palmer and I have to be honest with you, if my first experience with wine was with a 1978 Chateau Palmer I think...

In today's episode, I talk about the Power of Intention and how the Power of Intention actually got me exactly what I wanted last year. Last year after I went separate ways with the fire service, I took an internship with a local farmer in South FL who makes wine from Hibiscus Sabdariffa roselle's.  My intention was to learn as much as I could about how he makes his wines, and the industry of wine...