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Temecula California! A rather under-sung wine region in Southern California takes the spotlight as Mike chats with Rob Crisell about his book "Temecula Valley Wineries". But that's not all! They also touch on avocados! Greek Tragedy! Kierkegaard, too!!! You better believe it's the wine podcast that NOT "all about wine."

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Wines discussed this episode:
2013 Ryme Cellars Aglianico, Luna Matta Vineyard, Paso Robles
2022 Crisell Vinayards "Last Companion", Temecula Valley

The BOOKS!
Temecula Valley Wineries (Amazon Link)
California Avocados: A Delicious History (Amazon Link)

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A swing through a few of Seattle's SODO (South of Downtown) tasting rooms, from Mike's recent Pacific Northwest road-trip!! Mike and his pal Tammy from High School sip and chat and laugh, follow along!

Wineries Visited:
Brown Family Vineyards (website)
EFESTE (website)
Spruce Hill Winery (website)

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On Mike's recent vacation to the Pacific Northwest, he was invited to have a chat with winemaking students and one of their instructors at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. If you've ever had "the dream" of planting a vineyard and starting your own winery you'll want to hear this conversation! It's inspiring and informative.

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Mike is currently vacationing in the Pacific Northwest, and his first stop was the Willamette Valley in Oregon, to see his old pal Rob Stuart. Rob was Mike's neighbor in Yakima Washington (back in the day). He eventually went to Oregon to make Pinot, and subsequently established his own label. It's a GREAT story!

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R. Stuart & Co. Wines discussed this episode:
NV Bubbly, Blanc de Blanc, Willamette Valley
2021 Big Fire Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
2022 Love, Oregon Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
2021 Autograph Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

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Award winning bartender Jeff "the Barfly" Burkhart joins Mike in the "studio" (his condo) in Novato California, for a chat about The Bizz of restaurants, bartending and Jeff de-mystifies vermouth. Jeff has also written books and is a columnist for various publications, we'll dig deep into all of it!

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Mike takes his microphone to work at Nicholson Ranch in Sonoma to capture the "behind the scenes" of a day during harvest season. He talks to the wine-making crew and to Deepak, the Big Boss about the 2024 vintage. He also talks about what's "in his glass". This episode is great with headphones on!

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Wines Discussed This Episode:
2008 Sheridan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon "Block 1" Yakima Valley
2017 Italics Winegrowers "Italics", Coombsville, Napa
2016 Italics Winegrowers Petit Verdot, Coombsville, Napa

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Mike chats with Dr. Elizabeth Smith...a conversation that had to be rerecorded, and rescheduled twice! Long story, listen to hear it all. Also hear about the travels of Dr. Smith from her Carolinas upbringing to the halls of accademia to the vineyards in California, and on to Croatia. It's quite a journey. Also Nikola Tesla and Dalmatians, and tasting notes on a handful of wines and more.

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Wines discussed this episode:
2018 Fekete Pince Juhfark Nagy-Somló
2018 Terra Madre Plavac Mali Barrique
2018 Koch Pálma Syrah Classicus
2019 Tajna Winery Cabernet Franc

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Back from and unplanned hiatus, Mike chats with his pal Alex, who works with vineyards in the Napa Valley. How's the 2024 vintage looking? Alex will tell us. Also tennis, the "last meal" before the Covid shutdown, the "songs of the summer" and notes on a couple of delicious wines as they swirl, sniff and sip. It's a fun chat!

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Wines discussed this episode:
2018 Clendenon Family Winery Nebbiolo "Bricco Buon Natale" Santa Maria Valley
2023 Orixe Sotelo Tempranillo Raspón, Amador County

Podcasts discussed:
The No-Till Growers Podcast
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Unfamously Unwell
Rich Roll Podcast
Or if you prefer - Rick Roll

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