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Text the Show Rob Griffin and Deborah Barnard built Barnard Griffin Winery humbly, with purpose. The goal was to prove that Columbia Valley was a source of high-quality wine, and the journey created a family business now in its second generation. Rob joins me with his younger daughter and winemaker Megan Hughes. Explore Barnard Griffin

Text the Show Industry icon and sixth-generation winemaker, Ernst "Erni" Loosen, joins Willamette winemaker Tim Malone to explain the required patience for Appassionata wines and the focus of J. Christopher Wines on place. Erni offers a wide-ranging, entertaining explanation of the WHY, and Tim offers insight into HOW the vision is executed.

Text the Show Stephen Cronk is the environmentalist who can see a future where regenerative viticulture is the norm, not the exception. Through Maison Mirabeau and his foundation, he is making the vision a reality. The only regenerative certified Côtes de Provence Rosé in the world, Mirabeau One Day, is available in the US!  Explore Maison Mirabeau Regenerative Viticulture Foundation

Text the Show Heidi Bridenhagen has banked more than 365 ninety-plus scores since taking the reins at Macrosite Winery and Vineyards. She is precise and exploratory, oozing a passion for the land. The cherry on top is that she has a joyous giggle, which she shares throughout the conversation. Explore Macrostie Nightwing Vineyard Wine Smart Petaluma Gap AVA Podcas t

Text the Show Abeja Winery is tucked into a 19th-century wheat farmstead that has evolved into an acclaimed winery, luxury inn, and restaurant. Ken and Ginger Harrison embraced the history but had a vision of greatness that would last into the future. Their vision is now guided by my guests, Dan and Amy Wampfler, who have blended their lives into Abeja. Explore Abeja Winery

Text the Show Rob Alstrin, CEO, and Gina Hennen, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture, offer their perspective on the culture and drive of this wonderful winery. At Adelsheim Vineyard, you will find curiosity, community, and excellence wrapped in humility. Explore Adelsheim

Text the Show Dr. Bob Gross and his wife Corrine were among the first pioneering families to plant vineyards in the Willamette Valley. Barbara Gross, their daughter, joins me to reflect on being the second generation, a rebellious past, and what it means to her to "be there" in the future. Explore Cooper Mountain Vineyards

Text the Show Understanding the federal, state, and municipal regulations around selling alcoholic beverages is a complex and tangled web. Our compliance department navigates these issues for Winebow, and today we’re benefitting from a little compliance tutoring and storytelling from two volleyball stars and a former law enforcement officer.

Text the Show Valle Reale is a marvelous property tucked into the mountains of Abruzzo, Italy. Leonardo Pizzolo is the visionary founder, and he attributes the beauty of his wines to something spontaneous. Listen in to find out more. Explore Valle Reale Italy: Abruzzo, Wide Spectrum  

Text the Show Virginia Willcock chats with me about all the reasons Vasse Felix is a natural, true expression of Margaret River. The West Australian native is one of Australia's most lauded winemakers, and her wines are highly acclaimed nationally and internationally.  Explore Vasse Felix Winery

Text the Show This episode is a rebroadcast of a very special interview with two winemaking legends, Paul Hobbs and Ernst Loosen. The subject was Riesling within the context of the US market and their projects: Hillick and Hobbs in New York and Appassionata in Oregon. Originally broadcast as a video meeting with wine journalists on May 13, 2025. Ernst (Erni) Loosen is the owner of Dr. Loosen in th...

Text the Show Jo Moak solo backpacked across Southeast Asia and India with a wanderlust that drove her life. Her experiences there shaped her world perspective while she tried to figure out a career. She chose law, which led her to Winebow. Her experience with the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America made her an expert on the three-tier system of the United States. Her life story is guaranteed...

Text the Show Quality, Innovation, Environment, and People are the pillars on which Familia Zuccardi built its multi-generational business. The second generation, Jose, and the third generation, Julia and Sebastian, share how everything they do comes back to these four foundational concepts. Explore Familia Zuccardi

Text the Show Bodega Garzón Albariño is now the top-selling Garzón option for Winebow. Few thought it possible to make quality wine in the heavily Atlantic-influenced area of eastern Uruguay, but Argentine billionaire Alejandro Bulgheroni and legendary oenologist Alberto Antonini took the risk. The delicious results speak for themselves. This episode captures the story as told by Managing Director...

Text the Show Sandra Tavares da Silva and her husband Jorge Serôdio Borges love the Douro deep into their souls. Their mission is to save old vineyards and bring them back to the glory of making fine wine. Their story is about love, restoration, and great wine. Explore Wine and Soul

Text the Show The Tavares sisters are living out the family dream to own a farm that honors nature, makes great wine, and offers refuge for their entire family. Bring your heart to this conversation and be touched by their authenticity and family devotion. Want to learn about the region of Lisboa and learn how to pronounce the important grapes and terms? Full Course on Lisboa Explore: Chocapalha G...

Text the Show For Alicia Lini, it is simple: Lini 910 is about family, quality, and authenticity. These principles drive the fourth-generation family business and our conversation. Alicia is the brand's charming, energetic persona, and understanding Lini 910 means seeing it through her eyes. Explore Lini 910 Wine Smart Episode Lambrusco

Text the Show Keeping personal connection and compassion in their work is at the forefront of our Human Resources team. Kristy Heady, SVP Human Resources, Shawna Harvey, Director of Human Resources, Danielle Younes, Director of Benefits, and Angelica Carr, HR Business Partner, joined me to offer insight into their roles and mindset. 

Text the Show Thirty-five percent of the Gran Reserva Rioja opened worldwide is Faustino I Gran Reserva because four generations and 160 years have been invested in Bodegas Faustino's reputation. Director General Francisco Honrubia joins me to discuss the multi-generational commitment to elevating Rioja. Explore: Bodegas Faustino

Text the Show Delve into the life and leadership of Silvano Brescianini, the CEO of Barone Pizzini Winery. Born in Franciacorta and groomed professionally by the restaurant business, Silvano is a passionate quality-centric leader who adopted organic viticulture before anyone else in Franciacorta. Explore: Franciacorta Episode of Wine Smart: The Power to Buy and Sell Barone Pizzini Franciacorta Con...

Text the Show The Otis family values doing your best, putting in full effort and improvement over completion. Bryan Otis, Proprietor of Avallé, applies this philosophy to Matthews, Blackboard, and Jaine wines. Click play to get to know Bryan and their WHY. Explore: Matthews Blackboard Jaine

Text the Show Andrew Januik is the son of legendary Columbia Valley winemaker, Mike Januik and the second generation to craft the wines of Januik and Novelty Hill. We chat about growing up in a winemaking family and where he and his dad differ just enough.

Text the Show Stephen and Jeany Cronk, owners of Maison Mirabeau in Provence, are my guests in this episode. They have a sometimes tenuous, sometimes joyous story about chasing a dream to own a vineyard, moving a young family to Provence,  and creating a top rosé brand. Explore: Maison Mirabeau CIVP Website

Text the Show If you wonder how an importer works or what roles inside our Heritage Division do, this episode is for you.  We hear from Senior Vice President, Ted Campbell, Vice President of Portfolio Specialist, Salvatore Galati, Regional Manager, Paul Dietz, and Fine Wine Specialist, Hayley Black. Not only do we find out more about their roles but we delve into some very interesting personal bac...

Text the Show In this episode, Louis Barruol and I discuss the multigenerational mindset of an estate begun in 1490, preserving genetic diversity, and why trends are irrelevant to wine growers. Louis Barruol is the owner and winemaker of Château de Saint Cosme, Château de Rouanne, and Forge Cellars. Explore Château de Saint Cosme Château de Rouanne Forge Cellars