Something To Wine About

Join Michael Neeley, JJ Flizanes, Doug Sandler and Virginia Muzquiz on their continuing wine adventure in Paso Robles, CA, as they interview the winemaker, Kevin Sass! Check out Halter Ranch Vineyard at https://www.halterranch.com/ .  Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a moment to write a short r...

Join Michael, JJ, and Doug along with our pal, Virginia Muzquiz, as we interview our special guests Lance and Claire Silver - the co-owners of Tobin James Winery in Paso Robles, CA. With one of the best wine clubs around, you'll definitely want to add Tobin James to your must-visit list when you hit the central coast of California. Check out their site and order some of your favorites at https://w...

In today's short Reboot Episode, there is a major change-up to the host roster. Melanie Benson is bowing out due to time constraints and Doug Sandler is bowing in since the police have removed the restraints. In addition to that, we share about our upcoming episodes, some new ideas for topics you may like, and a look forward to where we want to take the show. Also (drum roll, please)... we have la...

JJ Flizanes go solo on this one... sorta - she is joined by Doug Sandler on their Italy trip as they talk about their Italian adventures and how they had a blast tasting Vino at Massolino. They also talk about wine distinctions and how they taste. Aside from that, they also discussed Barolo Wines. Sit back, relax and enjoy this special episode!  In this episode, you'll learn: The different types o...

Join Michael, JJ, and Melanie Greer as they talk about HammerSky Vineyards as a sustainable property. They talk about its history and its wine specialty. Listen in as they discuss and taste the different wine and scenery HammerSky has to offer. In this episode, you'll learn: Different kinds of Wine In HammerSky. History of the Hammer Sky Vineyard, its location, and its viticultural processes. Host...

Michael & JJ, once again find themselves in Paso Robles, along with Doug Sandler - this time at Parrish Family Vineyards where they experience some delicious reds. Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a moment to write a short review and rate our show. It would be greatly appreciated! To   learn mo...

In this episode, which takes place during a podcast training retreat, hosted by Michael - the participants surprise him with a birthday treat and some really nice wine. It's a free-for-all, filled with fun and laughter. Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a moment to write a short review and rate...

We finally make it official and add JJ Flizanes as our co-host. Of course, we have to do it properly with some serious wine drinking and not-so-serious conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a moment to write a short review and rate our show. It would be greatly appreciated! To   learn ...

Michael is joined for this episode by podcast hosts, Danny-J Johnson and Jill Coleman of The Best Life Podcast. They all ended up in costa Rica at the same time and at the same retreat center - Rythmia Life Advancement Center - a place that we definitely recommend you consider going! Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you...

In this particular episode, hosts JJ Flizanes and Michael Neeley, are joined by Doug "Juice Box" Sandler and Nicole Young, as they ring-in 2019 at Michael's place in Santa Cruz, CA. This is NOT a PG-rated episode, so please be prepared for a raw ending. =) Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a mom...

During the New Media Summit, it's time to break open a bottle or three and enjoy our podcasting friends! Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a moment to write a short review and rate our show. It would be greatly appreciated! To   learn more about wineries we've visited, listen to past episodes, a...

Michael is joined by one of his best mate's, Matt Cleve from the UK, for a trip to wine country. In this episode, they explore Kenwood Vineyards and have a great chat with the tasting room manager. Check out their wines at www. KenwoodVineyards.com . Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a moment to...

While at Podcast Movement in Philly, I got to reconnect with some old friends and make some new ones, too. In this episode, I am joined by fellow podcasters Allison Melody of Food Heals, and Danielle Mercurio of The Danielle Mercurio Show. These Goddesses know wine, and we had a great time trying out some new finds. By the way, they both interviewed me on their shows, too, so go check 'em out! Don...

One of my best friends, Matt Cleve, from the UK, joins me on this Napa outing to explore some of our favorites wineries, and a few new ones. Here, at Prager Port Works, with dollar bills stabled to nearly every inch of their walls, you can smell the history and get sucked into the charm of a small family winery with a passion for the sweet stuff. Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine...

In this episode, JJ introduces the lovely wines of Tobin James in the Paso Robles wine region. This is a precursor to our future trip to the winery itself where we get to interview the owners. Don't forget to subscribe to the Something to Wine About podcast so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, please take a moment to write a short review and rate our show. It would be great...

Join Michael and JJ along with Doug Sandler on a trip to Paso Robles wine country - home to over 400 wineries! Since Paso is just about the mid-point between our cities, it's a great place for us to meet in person and check out some pretty awesome wines. On this particular weekend, we did a series of tastings, and will bring you the various episodes over the next few weeks. Don't forget to subscri...

Join hosts Melanie Benson (of  Amplify Your Success Podcast ) and Michael Neeley (of Consciously Speaking and Buy This - Not That ), along with  JJ Flizanes and Melanie's husband Tim. Here is the barely edited episode recorded at The Stonehaus in Westlake Village  (please excuse the volume levels as we had four people and one microphone over lunch). This is Part 2 of 2. Enjoy! Mentioned In this Ep...

Join hosts Melanie Benson (of  Amplify Your Success Podcast ) and Michael Neeley (of Consciously Speaking and Buy This - Not That ), along with JJ Flizanes and Melanie's husband Tim. Here is the barely edited episode recorded at the Stonehaus in Westlake Village  (please excuse the volume levels as we had four people and one microphone). This is part 1 on 2. Enjoy! Mentioned In this Episode:  Some...

The day after this show was conceived, hosts Melanie Benson (of  Amplify Your Success Podcast ) and Michael Neeley (of Consciously Speaking and Buy This - Not That ), grabbed a bunch of friends at the New Media Summit and rolled out the first episode. Here it is, uncut and barely edited (please excuse the volume levels as we had six people and one microphone). Join Michael and Melanie, along with...

If you love wine as much as Melanie Benson,  Host of Amplify Your Success Podcast , and Michael Neeley, Host of Consciously Speaking and Buy This - Not That , do, then it makes perfect sense to grab your fellow wine lovers and start a podcast!   In our introduction episode, grab a glass of vino and sip your way through why two very busy entrepreneurs followed the spark of passion to create a commu...