Nine One Wine Podcast

For Episode 30 the Nine One Wine crew goes on an adventure to the home of the patriotic pour, Sherwin Family Vineyards. Located in the Spring Mountain district, we are joined by father son duo, Matt and Steve Sherwin. The March 1996 and 2022 police logs were reviewed while enjoying the delicious Sherwin Family Vineyards 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Cellar Scr...

Episode 29 is a joined by special guest, third generation farmer, Kirk Venge. The group was spoiled with five different wines through the episode including a 2021 Venge Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, 2010 Frazier Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2008 Venge Vineyards Port. Listeners can also laugh along as Hillary and Chris struggle with a blind tasting of 2015 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2015 Chateau Picho...

Listen in to episode 28 with special guest Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy. The group enjoyed a delicious 2019 Stony Hill white riesling while discussing the 2013 and 2022 January police log. Learn about Carltons' journey from Washington DC, to being the wine director at The Little Nell in Aspen, CO and more recently working with the Lawrence family as CEO of multiple projects including Heitz...

Episode 27 is full of laughter and fun with the the most lovable guest Russell Bevan. Enjoy learning about his passionate history of wine making and why his reputation proceeds him with his well known fifteen 100 point wines. This episode explores topics far beyond the wine and crime of Napa Valley. Highlights of the episode include lessons on Flomax, the importance of sanitation, locked cars, Nap...

Episode 26 jumps into the new year with the fabulous "First Lady of Wine", Heidi Barrett. Napa Valley local and legend joined Chris & Hillary to read through the November 1991 and November 2021 police log. The group enjoyed a lovely cup of afternoon tea while discussing all of Heidi's wine making adventures including Buehler Vineyards, Dalla Valle Vineyards, Screaming Eagle, Fan...

Episode 25 jumps into the holidays with a festive episode that was recorded onsite in the historic Schramsberg caves. As the second winery in Napa Valley and the first winery to make sparkling wine, this episode is rich in history and delicious tasting notes. The September 2021 and June 1996 police logs were discussed over the 2018 Schramsberg Brut Rose, 2012 J. Schram , Davies vineyards 2019 Ferr...

Episode 24 is full of fun with special guest Joel Gott.  The police logs from August 2021 and August 1996 were reviewed. Learn about his journey of becoming one of the valleys most well known restauranteur and wine maker. A episode rich of St. Helena history and the power of passion, timing and environment.  The group shared a Charbonita rose by Matt Morris which was delicious and refreshing. High...

Episode 23 dives in with special guest Thomas Rivers Brown and all his wine making wisdom. Hear about his various projects including Mending Wall, Caterwaul, Rivers Marie, Elusa Winery at the new Four Seasons Resort and many more. The group enjoyed two special wines as a homage to the year Thomas first discovered the police log. Both Cabernet Sauvignons from Oakville, the 1999 Heitz Cellars Martha...

Episode 22 welcomes two guests, Anthony Biagi and Jesse Fox, to review the June 2021 and August 1993 police logs and discuss the hot topics of the Napa Valley. Learn about each winemakers individual journey through their own projects and in combination at Amici Cellars. The group enjoyed multiple wines including Amici Hyde Chardonnay,  Amici Morisoli Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 and Hourglass Estates C...

Nine One Wine welcomed the local CPA gang for an episode full of breaking down the police log. This crime heavy episode includes the May 2021 St. Helena police log and a special treat of a April 2021 Montana police blotter. The group enjoyed a Pride 2020 Viognier and a Pride 2018 Cabernet Franc. Learn about Pride winery and how it is unique in splitting the Napa, Sonoma county line. Highlights of...

Episode 20 is a special treat with Swiss born wine maker Jean Hoefliger. Learn about his global experience in wine making and how that changes the techniques used in oenology. The delicious 2018 AXR v madrone vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon was shared at the beautiful and historic AXR property. Learn the history of the property and all the ways it has been utilized; from brothel, restaurant to winery....

As the one year anniversary of the pandemic passes by Episode 19 jumps into  with special guests Roman Coppola and Jennifer Furches. Learn the inside scoop on their many achievements and their latest projects while reviewing the March 2021 police log. The group enjoyed a bottle of the RC Reserve Syrah, that was originally produced in preparation for Roman's 40th birthday. Learn the inspiratio...

Episode 18 is a deep dive into Napa Valley history with the father daughter duo from Regusci Winery, Jim Regusci and Alicia Regusci Hardin. The police log of February 2021 is discussed over a delicious bottle of Patriarch, a red blend from Regusci Winery. Learn about the third oldest winery building in Napa Valley and how they not only survived but flourished over the years. High lights of the epi...

Episode 17 celebrates the one year anniversary of Nine One Wine with special guest Matt Morris. The group enjoyed 2018 Matt Morris Shypoke Vineyard Charbono, 2018 Matt Morris Tofanelli Vineyard Charbono, and 2018 Matt Morris Heritage blend while discussing the January 2021 police log and select posts from local Facebook pages. Highlights of the episode include sheep that have lost their shepherd,...

Episode 16 dives into the world of senses with special guest Jean-Charles Boisset. Chris and Hillary brought along the December 2009 and December 2020 police log to read while Jean-Charles shared his JCB No. 21 Sparkling Brut, JCB No. 76 Chardonnay and Passion by JCB a red blend. Highlights of the episode include a missing African grey parrot, grand parades, blown tire adventures and different int...

Episode 15 starts with the reintroduction of hosts Chris and Hillary. The November 2009 and 2020 police logs were reviewed with GrayPez Wines. Tune into learn how Scott Gray and Anie Peszynski joined together to create some delicious wines over the magic of the Rutherford Grill. The group shared their 2019 Sonoma Pinot Noir and 2020 El Dorado Rose, both delightful in flavor and a great price point...

Episode 14 jumps in with an abundance of laughter along with special guest Jason Driscoll of Tilth Wines. The group enjoyed a delicious Tilth pinot noir and Ramble rose. While reviewing the St. Helena and Calistoga October 2020 police log we learned of Jason's journey to becoming a wine maker. Highlights of the episode include a wild white BMW, chaos on Pratt avenue and a white sombrero. The...

Episode thirteen jumps in with all the emotions of the Glass Fire of Napa Valley.  The September 2020 police logs of St. Helena and Calistoga were discussed with St. Helena local, Josh Phelps.  Josh brought along his delicious Grounded Wine Company Land Form Pinot Noir and Steady State Cabernet Sauvignon. He also shared his local knowledge and stories. Episode highlights include locals fighting fi...

Episode 12 jumps in during Covid-19 and the first round of local wild fires. Napa Valley crime continued to flourish with special guests Todd Newman and Ashley McMullen from Dakota Shy.  The August 2020 police log and a St. Helena murder from 1898 were reviewed while drinking a delicious 2018 Dakota Shy Cabernet, with grapes from St. Helena and Oakville. The group discussed tik tocking in the wild...

Episode 11 jumps right in with the exciting news that Nine One Wine is expecting! It also had the treat of St. Helena's very own Marcus Marquez. This episode shows his love of the community, amazing food, excellent wine and his book "100 Things to Do in Napa Valley Before You Die". The trio enjoyed the Brasswood Cabernet Sauvigion and Pinot Noir, each with rich delicious flavor. The...

Nine One Wine podcast has officially made it to double digits. Hillary and Chris had the pleasure of spending the evening with wine maker Chelsea Hoff Golper and her husband Todd Golper. The June police logs were discussed from 2006 and 2020. Through readings of  large Safeway crowds, thrown candy with razor blades, and missing dart boards the group enjoyed three different varietals of wine each i...

Episode Nine has finally arrived! It is an extra long episode with not one but three extra special guests. Giovanna “Gigi” Mondavi, Riana Mondavi and Alycia Mondavi joined Hillary and Chris for this long awaited episode. The group shared lots of laughs over the May 2020 log, February 2012 log and a bonus log. Three different bottles Flat Top wine were enjoyed, all having a low price point but full...

Nine One Wine podcast had the treat of old time St. Helena resident and winery owner John Buehler. While drinking a 2017 Buehler Zinfandel they reviewed the April 2020 and May 1998 police log. The group enjoyed a tour of the Buehler property while making friends with the dogs, cats, chickens, horses, dogs and one duck. The group discussed how the valley has changed over the years, the evolution of...

The Nine One Wine crew is joined by Ian McCaffrey who brought along his brand new rosé, from California Icons. The group got to experience the inaugural vintage, with the Coit Tower label. They examined both the delicious taste and also the unique marketing aspect of the wine. The September 2014 and September 2019 police logs reviewed while stories were swapped and scenarios considered. The infamo...

Join into episode six with guest Cole Ballentine, winemaker and St. Helena local, for the adventurous tales of growing up in this unique place. There is also the bonus of Cole's fiance, Brooke Day. Keeping with the episode theme, the group enjoyed a delicious 2006 William Cole Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2016 Smoking Gun  Cabernet Sauvignon. Listeners can also enjoy what it's like to return...