Hidden, Limited Production Wineries to Explore in Napa
Relive my Napa Valley trip with me and save these spots for your next wine country trip!
Meet Lola Llamas: Co-Founder of Llamas Family Wines and Las del Vino
"The wine business isn't just a business, it's our lifestyle; we live and breathe it every day. It's what connects us to other people."
Meet Mandy Martinez: Western Region Sales Manager at Whitehall Lane Winery
"I have fallen in love with Whitehall Lane and telling the story of one brand and family. Reaching the consumer on that level, where I feel more personally connected, has been exactly what I was seeking for my career."
Meet Marisa Meckstroth: Hospitality Director at Wren Hop Vineyards
"Being a part of that process makes you realize that this liquid we drink for our leisure has intention and hard work behind it. I had my hands on the grapes in your glass, I put work into that bottle of wine."
What Do Wine, Beauty, and Fashion Have in Common?
We talk about the lack of women in the wine industry (only 14% of California wineries have a woman head winemaker!), then chat with hospitality director Marisa Meckstroth from Wren Hop Vineyards.
Following the Wine Grapes from Farm to Bottle
Dive into the process of growing grapes and the lifecycle of the vines before they end up in your glass, then meet Heather Griffin, partner at Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery.
Meet Heather Griffin: Partner at Summit Lake Vineyard & Winery
"There is something magical and grounding when you grow things...Everyone has space to grow something."
Napa Valley: The Hot and Cold, Highs and Lows
Explore the history of Napa Valley including the historic Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 that put Napa on the map, get the low down on the 16 sub-AVAs, then meet the head sommelier and assistant GM of a Michelin-starred restaurant!
Meet Kira Ballotta: Winemaker & Owner of Olivia Brion Wines and Cantadora
"We need to focus on educating the consumer about organic production methods so they can push their retailers, who push their distributors, who then push the wineries and vineyards to grow grapes without Round-Up or harsh pesticide chemicals."
What does climate change mean for wine?
Explore how climate change is impacting winemaking around the world and meet Lynn Phelps Finch, former owner ofJoseph Phelps Vineyard.
Meet Lynn Phelps Finch: Former Owner of Joseph Phelps Vineyards
"I don’t think there will be any wineries like Joseph Phelps in 10, 20 years because it's just too difficult."