Nine One Wine Podcast

Episode 55 kicks off summer with special guest Guy Rebentisch. With over 30 years in restaurants he shares his stories of food, celebrities and the keys to success in surviving this ever changing industry. The group enjoyed some Schramsberg sparkling wine while reviewing the March 2025 St. Helena police log. Episode highlights include real wine crime, confused intruders and the love of Sunshine Ma...

Episode 54 is a treat with special guest Cathy Corison. The group enjoyed a 2021 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon while reviewing the February 2025 and February 1995 St. Helena Police Log. Highlights is the episode include sustainability, Cathy’s journey as a winemaker, confusing bumper stickers and insights on the future of Napa Valley. Enjoy this wonderful episode to bring in the May flowers.

Episode 53 brings Nine One Wine Podcast listeners into spring with very special guest, the renaissance woman of wine, Amanda McCrossin. Tune in to hear her journey from being a sommelier at Press to having more than half a million followers on social media platforms. The January 2015 and January 2025 St. Helena Police Logs were reviewed while enjoying a collection of delicious wines including a 20...

Episode 52 dives in with the walking encyclopedia of Napa Valley, Dave Thompson. The St. Helena police logs from December 2023 and December 2006 were shared over some delicious wine. The group sipped on a surprise varietal and a delightful bottle of 2021 Sonnenfrost Dry Riesling.  Episode highlights include stories of Dave’s world travels, his extensive winery knowledge and some laughable local cr...

Episode 53 kicks off 2025 with Johnnie White on his inaugural podcast. A man that wears many hats including cattle man, firefighter, and vineyard manager. The January 2024 police log was reviewed while sipping on a classic Mumm DVX sparkling wine and a special bottle of Bevan Cellars Sentinel Ridge Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. Episode highlights include warrant information, the benefits of...

Dive into summer with Episode 51 and special guest Margaret Trainor. This episode dives into a wide range of topics from farming in Napa Valley to sustainable cleaning products. Listeners are able to learn about the history and exciting projects of Godward Vineyard in Rutherford along with a tasting of the delicious wine it produced.  The group enjoyed a 2021 Mending Wall Cabernet Sauvignon and a...

Tune into the long awaited Episode 50 with  Maayan Koschitzky, Bridget and Gan Dunnington discussing all things DOGFARM. The group enjoyed a DOGFARM 2020 Chardonnay, 2018 and 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon while reviewing the October 2023 St. Helena police log. The group also laughed through the bonus crime of a low speed police pursuit with a naked man through Calistoga. Episode highlights include the t...

Tune into Episode 49 with special guest Amber Mihna from Staglin Family Vineyard. Many laughs were shared while reviewing the 2014 and 2023 September police logs. Our hosts were able to compare and contrast the delicious 2014 and 2016 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon while also learning about the Staglin family’s incredible work for mental health and brain research. Episode highlights in...

Episode 48 welcomes guest Jason Lede, communications director with Cliff Lede Vineyards, for a fun night of wine and crime. The August 2007 and 2023 police logs were enjoyed while savoring a bottle of 2021 Cliff Lede Rhythm Cabernet Sauvignon hailing from the Stags Leap district. The second bottle comes to light after a blind tasting. Tune in to find out the surprise wine and its incredible flavor...

Tune into episode 47 to revel in the parallels of wine and racing with local celebrity Rico Abreu.  In honor of the late Mike Chelini, the group enjoyed an unbelievable 1992 Stony Hill Chardonnay. The July 2023 and July 2007 police logs were reviewed while hearing about Rico's journey to becoming a processional race car driver.  Listeners can enjoy hearing about his exciting life on the road...

Nine One Wine is kicking off the new year with episode 46 and special guest police chief Chris Hartley. Enjoy hearing about his journey from the Marine Corps to St. Helena Police Department Chief. The June 2023 and June 1999 police logs were discussed while enjoying a non alcoholic sparking chardonnay. Episode highlights include an injured raven, the potential felony of an injured bunny, and his m...

Episode 45 is the perfect kick off to the holiday season with the biggest gin martini fan in Napa Valley, Chris Hall. The group enjoyed chatting all things Long Meadow Ranch including Farmstead, the farmers market, wine and exciting future projects. The June 2018 and June 2023 police logs were reviewed while savoring the 2015 Long Meadow Ranch EJ Church Cabernet Sauvignon and 2018 Long Meadow Ranc...

Tune into Episode 44 for the second Phelps in time but not status, with special guest Chris Phelps. He is well known for his experience with Inglenook, Caymus Vineyards, Swanson Vineyards, and Dominus Estate. While reviewing the April 2007 and April 2023 police logs the group enjoyed a 2019 Coil Pinot Noir and a 2018 Ad Vivum Cabernet Sauvignon. Episode highlights include a new take on the term te...

Tune in for Episode 43 while on location with Sylvia and Stephan Taplin of Taplin Cellars.  Enjoy hearing about their journey of transitioning from having successful careers as physicians and fifth generation growers to making wine for their new adventure. The group enjoyed a 2018 Taplin Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon made by the famous Julien Fayard. The March 2023 and March 2011 police logs were rev...

Join Nine One Wine for episode 42 with special guest Elliot Bell. The group enjoyed some fabulous French champagne while reviewing the February 2010 and 2023 police log. Listen along to hear Elliot's culinary journey and what brought him to St. Helena. Well known for his time at the famous "The French Laundry"; listeners get a sneak peak at his new restaurant in the making. Coming t...

Episode 41 is an insight into one of the most prestigious wine brands. Enjoy as Nine One Wine interviews Brad Grimes from Abreu Vineyards. With no set style and some cowboy winemaking, tune in to learn about Brad's journey into becoming a winemaker.  Also known for his incredible "cooking", Hillary and Chris got to enjoy some delicious snacks while recording. January 2000 and Januar...

Episode 41 is joined by life of the party Katie Leonardini representing Whitelane Winery. The night started with margaritas and Whitehall Lane Blanc de Noirs sparkling wine. Chris pulled out the treat of a 1990 Whitehall Lane Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. It aged beautifully and was worth the 33 year wait. The group also tasted the crisp and delicious 2021 Whitehall Lane Semillon while rev...

Tune in for Episode 39 where Hillary and Chris venture to Oakville where they are joined by the VP of wine growing at Silver Oak, Nate Weis. The group enjoyed a 2020 Twoney Sauvignon Blanc and the newly released 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. Memories were shared while reviewing the November 2022 and November 2014 police logs of St. Helena. Highlights of the episode include wild roving packs of coyotes,...

Episode 38 takes place in Yountville with special guest Kerrin Laz of K. Laz Wine Collection. Learn about Kerri's  journey from working her way up from a wine buyer in Washington D.C. to the Wine Director of Dean and Deluca in the Napa Valley, to her own label and beyond.  The September 2022 and September 2014 police log were reviewed while enjoying a 2021 Shared Notes  Sauvignon Blanc from R...

Episode 36 is a special treat with a on location recording at arguably the most famous vineyard in the country and a guest interview with the incredible Trevor Traina. The August 2018 and 2022 police log are reviewed while discussing snippets of his vibrant life. These include the daily tasks as Ambassador to Austria, adventures in North Korea, vintage cars, an exquisite art collection, and his ne...

Nine One Wine gives their listeners a holiday gift with a special bonus episode. Chris and Hillary venture to the world famous Napa Valley Wine Train, currently owned by Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., to chat with GM Nathan Davis. Listeners will be immersed in both the history of the Napa Valley Wine Train and how it helped develop Napa Valley into the place it is today. The October 2022...

Tune in for episode 35 where Chris and Hillary venture to Titus Winery. They are joined by winemaker Stephan Cruzan. The July 2022 and July 2015 St. Helena police log were discussed while enjoying a delicious 2021 Sauvignon Blanc and 2019 Cabernet Franc. Highlights of the episode include crazy juveniles, a gold tooth, PG&E assisting with an escaped sheep and discussions on Panchas.  Learn abou...

Episode 34 welcomes Nine One Wine's first ever importer, Philana Bouvier. Tune in to hear about her untraditional adventure to her current position as President of Demeine Estates. The June 2007 and June 2022 police log were reviewed while the group sipped on a podcast favorite, a bottle of Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc. Highlights of the episode include mountain lion sightings, high school grou...

Episode 33 is on location at the Migliavacca Mansion with special guests Katie Migliavacca and Vincent Traverso of Migliavacca Wine Company. The May 2022 and May 2016 police logs are analyzed while the group sipped on the 2021 Rosato, 2019 Vermentino and 2019 Sangiovese. Each with its own delicious flavor and deep roots of history. Highlights of the episode include a 600lb pig, taste off between C...

Episode 31 is joined by Rutherford legend Jake Coursen. The April 2022 and April 1998 police log were reviewed while the group enjoyed a delicious bottle of Jacob Franklin Petite Sirah from the Chavez Leeds  Vineyard, a Zinfandel from the historic Morisoli Vineyard and a Cabernet from Hoffman Lane. Highlights of the episode include wandering cows, misplaced cars, and landscapers gone rogue. Tune i...