How long have you been making wine? Well, this is my 40th year, coming up, of winemaking. I started with big wineries and my ultimate goal was to have my own place. So I’m guessing, with 40 years, you’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged California, interview, Napa, Napa Valley, Tom Eddy, Tom Eddy Elodian, Tom Eddy Interview, Tom Eddy Wines | 4 Comments //What is your position with Soiree? I am the co-owner and managing partner for SoireeHome. How did you come to be involved with Soiree? Soiree was conceived of over a few different nights at a wine bar that I designed … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged aerating wine, Aerator, Andrew Lazorchak, best wine aerator, best wine decanter, Soiree, Soiree Home, Soiree wine aerator, wine aerator | 3 Comments //Has art always been a part of your life? Yes, absolutely! I live in Corning, New York, which is a very small town, but I read a survey a few months ago that Corning was one of the best small … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged amelia harnas, amelia harnas artist, how to paint with wine, painting with wine, wine art, wine paintings, wine stain art | Leave a comment //Disclaimer: This interview is normally only something I would post on my sister site: JacksonvilleWineGuide.com, since most of the discussion is very focused towards Jacksonville. However; I think that even if you don’t live in Jacksonville, there’s some very interesting … Continue reading
Posted in Interview, News | Tagged best wine bar, best wine bar Jacksonville, Chad Munsey, Ovinte, Ovinte Jacksonville, Ovinte wine, Ovinte wine bar | 2 Comments //Believe it or not, me and Sparky go waaaaaaaay back! I’m talking 2009, here! Mollydooker winemaker Sparky Marquis was actually the first ever winemaker I interviewed when I started blogging. This week he came back to Jacksonville for the release … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged Australia, Buy Mollydooker wine, Miss Molly, Miss Molly wine, Mollydooker, Shiraz, Social Media, Social Media for Wineries, Sparky Marquis, Sparky Marquis Interview | 2 Comments //On Tues April 5th 2011, I got the chance to meet with Victoria Ordonez, sister to Spanish wine importer Jorge Ordonez. After an always amazing lunch at Taverna, I got a few minutes to ask her a little more … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged Dessert Wine, Jacksonville, Jorge Ordonez, Malaga, Moscatel, Ordonez, Rioja, Spain, Taverna, Victoria Ordonez | 2 Comments //How long have you been with Jarvis? Three years at Jarvis, previously before that I was at Artesa in Carneros working on their Chardonnay and Pinot but also working on an Alexander Valley property they purchased called Ridgeline. So about … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged Cabernet, interview, Jarvis, Napa, Ted Henry, winemaker | Leave a comment //Open That Bottle Night is always the last in Saturday in February, making it Saturday February 26th this year. You therefore better get thinking what you plan on opening! Every year since 2000, on a special Saturday night in February, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Interview, News | Tagged Dorothy J. Gaiter, interview, John Brecher | Leave a comment //So starting from the top, name? Mike Calhoun with Landmark Vineyards How many wines are Landmark Vineyards making right now? We make only 3 different varietals, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah, and with those grapes we are making 8-9 … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged Landmark Vineyards, Mike Colhoun, winemaker interview | 1 Comment //On Saturday October 2nd I drove down to Orlando to attend the Conundrum wine blending seminar with winemaker Jon Bolta, the Epcot Food and Wine Fest and the Party for the Senses, ALL IN ONE DAY! Needless to say, I … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Tagged buy Conundrum wine, California, Chardonnay, Conundrum, Conundrum winemaker, Jon Bolta, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, winemaker interview | 2 Comments //