Wine Across America

Wine Across America

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 industry experts. Hosted by Sandra Guibord, a leading wine expert, author, and educator, and Alan Kraft, a highly-experienced and award-winning direct-to-consumer marketing expert and co-founder of Bin 113.

Episodes

August 19, 2025 34 mins

Jason McCluskey, Winemaker at Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, takes Wine Across America on a journey to Arizona. Jason shares how elevation, climate, and passion shape his wines. He reflects on his journey from intern in 2008 to head winemaker, with stops in New Zealand, Australia, and Oregon along the way. We taste a Viognier, Rosé, Red Blend, and Cabernet Sauvignon - exploring Arizona's unique terroir, food pairings, t...

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Sofia Rivier, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager at Ettore Winery & Terra Sávia Winery, takes Wine Across America on a journey to California. From organic vineyards to an on-site animal sanctuary, Sofia walks us through her wines and her commitment to sustainability. We taste a crisp Chardonnay, a vibrant rosé, a bold red blend, and a signature Cab – all rooted in Mendocino and shaped by Sofia's heritage and vision. Try out these wonderf...

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Keenan High of Colterris Winery takes Wine Across America on a journey to Colorado. Keenan takes us through their unique desert climate vineyards at 4,700 feet, where they grow 14 varietals. From their award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon to a museum full of wine history, Colterris is a true family legacy in the making. Hear their unique varietals, the story of their family business, and the beautiful setting where they ma...

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Ben Banks of Sovereign Estate takes Wine Across America on a trip to Minnesota. We talk about cold-hardy grapes, family winemaking, and how Ben helped grow a wine scene where temperatures can drop to 40 below. Learn how varietals like Marquette, Itasca, and La Crescent are reshaping Midwestern wine. Try out these wonderful Minnesota wines at SovereignEstateWine.com

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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...

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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...

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May 6, 2025 41 mins

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...

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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 ...

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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,...

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March 25, 2025 36 mins

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...

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March 11, 2025 27 mins

Randy Hester of C.L. Butaud takes Wine Across America on a journey to Texas, now the country's second-most visited wine region! He shares how Texas's High Plains terroir rivals top global wine regions, why he focuses on varietals like Tempranillo and Grenache over Cabernet, what food his wine pairs best with, his legendary great-grandfather, and the passion behind his winemaking. Try out these wonderful Texas wines at CLButaud.com

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Andrea Creato & Carley Razzi of Penns Woods Winery take Wine Across America on a journey to Pennsylvania. Hear the winery's deep Italian roots, their numerous, Pennsylvania-grown varietals like Cab Franc and Chardonnay, their versatile location, the fun events they host at the winery, and their family-oriented atmosphere. Try out these wonderful Pennsylvania wines at PennsWoodsWinery.com

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February 11, 2025 43 mins

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...

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January 28, 2025 40 mins

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...

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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...

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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...

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January 7, 2025 1 min

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...

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