Life Between the Vines

Life Between the Vines

Winemakers Tell the Best Stories

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November 2, 2026 • 23 mins
Every interview brings a wealth of information when it comes to grapes, wine and the full process of making the final bottle. There are also surprises. I met up with Oscar and Lola Llamas, owners of Llamas Family Wines, at their home in the city of Napa. Oscar spent his early life as a vineyard [...]
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Oscar Llamas, Co-Owner, Llamas Family Winery, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Herbaceous”.  Learn more by visiting llamasfamilywines.com
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As most of you faithful listeners know, we love to seek out the small production winemakers that put passion and quality above all else. Alex Guarachi is that producer. Hand made wines grown with depth, focus and soul. I met up with Alex at his home in St. Helena and his kindness along with his [...]
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Alex Guarachi, Founder, Guarachi Family Wines, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley, defining the well known phrase… Learn more by visiting guarachifamilywines.com
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On top of tasting exceptional wines, visiting tasting rooms can be its own adventure. Sommras Wines is located near the top of Atlas Peak on Atlas Peak road and is a way fun drive to get there. Eric Felton is Partner and COO at Sommras and I caught up with him a few weeks ago [...]
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Eric Felton, Partner & COO, Sommras Wines, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Dry”.  Learn more by visiting sommras.com
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The En Garde Tasting room is located in Kenwood, Sonoma County, and Csaba Szakál is making more than half of his wine from Napa Valley grapes. While Atlas Peak is one of his most important AVA’s he makes wine from other areas including Diamond Mountain, Russian River, Petaluma Gap and others. I met up with [...]
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Csaba Szakál, Proprietor, En Garde Winery, Atlas Peak, Napa & Sonoma, defining the term “Dumpty”.  Learn more by visiting engardewinery.com
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A tomato farmer from Florida becomes a grape farmer in Napa Valley, not really that surprising. When farming is in your blood, it stays. Jeff Gargiulo is well known in Napa Valley for world class wines and his joy for farming grapes shows in each bottle. I met up with Jeff at his property in [...]
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jeff Gargiulo, Founder, Gargiulo Vineyards, Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Creme Brulee”.  Learn more by visiting gargiulovineyards.com
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Glenn Salva, Managing Director, Antinori Napa Valley, defining the term “Typicity”.    Learn more by visiting antinorinapavalley.com
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Glenn Salva has been with Antinori Napa Valley for 40 years. A fantastic time in any business let alone the wine business. Glenn is the Managing Director at Antinori and you might say that he has seen it all. Likely Glenn would say you never know what comes next. I visited the massive property a [...]
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Wine lovers absolutely love to spread the word of the “hidden gems” in various parts of the country. Lake County in California is one of those gems. Specifically Brassfield Estate Winery is a real find for lovers of the grape. Recently I spoke with Jonathan Walters, Vice President of Winemaking and Vineyard Operations about this [...]
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Jonathan Walters, Vice President of Winemaking and Vineyard Operations, Brassfield Estate, Lake County, defining the term “Fump-Over”. Learn more by visiting brassfieldestate.com
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Jean-Charles Boisset along with his wife Gina Gallo-Boisset have created a brand new wine experience in Napa Valley at Flora Springs. I visited with Jean-Charles and Gina last week to talk about this new effort but that wasn’t the only news! Jean-Charles has acquired Artesa in the Carneros AVA. Needless to say this was an [...]
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This week we feature Jean-Charles Boisset, Flora Springs, Napa Valley, defining the term “Inspirational” Learn more by visiting florasprings.com or artesawinery.com or jcbcollection.com
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The differene between a Vintner and a Winemaker is simple. A Winemaker makes wine and a Vintner owns the winery. I often use the term Winemaker for many of my guests, as a generality. John Troisi of Jean Edwards Cellars is a Vintner. In face he lives in New Jersey operating the winery on a [...]
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature John Troisi, Owner, Jean Edwards Cellars, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley, defining the term “Sexy Wine”.  Learn more by visiting jeanedwardscellars.com
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To be a Winemaker that opens a winery in 2010 and remains to this day says a lot about the wines she makes. Rachel Rose is Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Bryn Mawr Vineyards in Willamette Valley, Oregon. With extensive experience in Australia, Rachel has made Oregon her home and in fact, lives in the [...]
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This week on our Vino Lingo segment we feature Rachel Rose, Winemaker & Vineyard Director, Bryn Mawr Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon, defining the term “Spelunking”.  Learn more by visiting brynmawrvineyards.com
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