Wine Across America

Jason Hopwood of Harvest Ridge Winery takes Wine Across America on a journey to Delaware. Established in 2013, Harvest Ridge Winery is the 4th winery in the smallest wine-producing state and is almost equidistant between the Delaware Bay and Chesapeake Bay. Their latitude is similar to Bordeaux, allowing them to grow all 5 classic Bordeaux varieties and plenty of French varietals overall. Hear their unique sand & soil backing, thei...

Cynthia & Tom Rosicki and Gilles Martin of Sparkling Pointe Vineyards and Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Long Island’s North Fork wine region. Cynthia & Tom’s sparkling wine journey began with a chance meeting at the Waldorf Astoria – and led to crafting acclaimed sparkling wines produced exclusively in the traditional Méthode Champenoise. Hear the inspiration they draw from France, the North Fork’s growing popular...

John Heekin & Blake Lougheed of Bel Lago Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Michigan. Bel Lago Winery has crafted nearly 100 varietals on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula, but one truly stands out – Auxerrois. As one of the first U.S. wineries to grow this rare grape, they’ve mastered its potential with sparkling, fruit-forward, and reserve styles. Join us as we discuss the climate, terroir, and innovation th...

Eric Miller of Yonah Mountain Vineyards takes Wine Across America on a journey to Georgia. Just an hour and a half northeast of Atlanta, Yonah Mountain Vineyards has been crafting first-class wines since 2009. Eric discusses the vineyard’s unique high-elevation terroir, their commitment to vinifera over muscadine, their efforts to educate consumers on Georgia wine, his musical background, and how their wines stand up to top global ...

Andreas Wetzel of Wetzel Estate Winery takes Wine Across America on a journey to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Originally from Alaska, Andreas built his winery from the ground up, championing sustainable farming and leading efforts to establish the Van Duzer Corridor AVA. He shares how the region’s maritime influence shapes his wines, from a 100% Chardonnay to a bold Pinot Noir Reserve. Plus, we explore ideal pairings for Pinot Gris,...

Jim Quarella & David Gardner of Bellview Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to New Jersey. Join us as we explore the history of this family-run winery, from its early days of vegetable farming to producing some of the state’s top wines. Jim & David share insights on their unique Regent and San Marco varietals, their award-winning Chardonnay, the fascinating history of wine in New Jersey, their unique tastings, and the per...

Marcus Miller & Travis Maple of Airfield Estates take Wine Across America on a journey to Washington’s Yakima Valley AVA. Hear their roots planting wine grapes since 1968 and operating as a winery since 2005, the over 20 varietals they produce, their winemaking process, the one-of-a-kind experience for visitors, and the vineyard’s unique, storied history - having served as an Army Air Corps flight school during World War II! Try ou...

Craig Hosbach & Scott Osborn of Fox Run Vineyards take Wine Across America on a journey to New York’s Finger Lakes. Hear their history making estate wines since 1989, how they produce a number of varietals in addition to the AVA’s well-known Dry Riesling, the behind-the-scenes of their family business, their unique approach to wine, and their strong focus on sustainability - they generate almost all power from solar and maintaining...

Melissa Aellen of Linganore Wines and Simple Theory Wine Co. and Rachel Lipman of Loew Vineyards take Wine Across America on a journey to Maryland. Longtime friends Melissa & Rachel share how Maryland’s winegrowing has evolved, what makes their wines unique, the unbelievable history behind the wine, what they drink when they hang out together, and the rewarding nature of working in their respective, multigenerational family busines...

Welcome to Wine Across America! In this episode, Chris Pearmund & Mark Ward of Effingham Manor, Pearmund Cellars, and Vint Hill Craft Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Virginia. Chris & Mark toast to how they got into winemaking, give a behind-the-scenes look at their operations, talk the history & military ties at their wineries, discuss the changing landscape of wine & restaurants, and share what makes Virginia - th...

When you think of American wines, do California, Oregon, and Washington pop into your head? How about states like New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia? Welcome to Wine Across America, where we invite you to experience wines from all 50 states - yes, 50! We’re dedicated to educating wine lovers about the amazing wines being produced across the country, featuring engaging interviews with winery owners, winemakers, and wine...