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Meet the Winemaker – Chris Carpenter

Meet the Winemaker – Chris Carpenter

by George Bato | Sep 15, 2024

In this addition of Meet the Winemaker, Chris Carpenter is one of the most renowned winemakers in Napa Valley specializing on mountain Bordeaux varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

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Meet The Winemaker: 5 Questions With Jeff Pisoni

Meet The Winemaker: 5 Questions With Jeff Pisoni

by George Bato | Jun 15, 2024

Wine Country Connection recently had an opportunity to ask winemaker extraordinaire Jeff Pisoni some questions, which gave us some great insights into his approach to winemaking.

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Interview with Cabernet Sauvignon Specialist Jesse Katz

Interview with Cabernet Sauvignon Specialist Jesse Katz

by George Bato | May 11, 2024

Jesse Katz is a very talented and decorated winemaker who specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietals. Katz answered five questions for our Wine Country Connection Winemaker Interview series.

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A Conversation with Dan Kosta, a Pinot Noir Icon

A Conversation with Dan Kosta, a Pinot Noir Icon

by George Bato | May 6, 2024

Dan Kosta co-founded Kosta Browne Winery with his partner, winemaker Michael Browne. Together, they set a new Benchmark for modern-day Pinot Noir.

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Conversation with Super Star Winemaker Philippe Melka

Conversation with Super Star Winemaker Philippe Melka

by George Bato | May 1, 2024

Step into the world of winemaking as Wine Country Connection delves into the fascinating journey of Philippe Melka, a maestro whose expertise has left an indelible mark on the landscape of modern winemaking.

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Interview with Winemaker Julien Fayard

Interview with Winemaker Julien Fayard

by George Bato | Apr 10, 2024

Julien Fayard is a highly regarded winemaker in Napa and Sonoma Counties and California’s North Coast wine community. Wine Country Connection recently had an interview with Julien.

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Casa Piena Cabernet Sauvignon by Thomas Rivers Brown

Casa Piena Cabernet Sauvignon by Thomas Rivers Brown

by George Bato | May 19, 2023

This Cabernet Sauvignon is what you get when you combine the talents of 100-Point winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown, and the passion of an NFL executive, Carmen Policy.

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Savor Napa Valley: Top Wine Growing Regions

Savor Napa Valley: Top Wine Growing Regions

by George Bato | May 1, 2023

Napa Valley is home to several top wine growing regions (AVAs), each with its own unique climate, soil, and topography.

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Do Sulfites in Wine Cause Headaches?

Do Sulfites in Wine Cause Headaches?

by George Bato | Apr 18, 2023

Research has shown that sulfites are unlikely to be a direct cause of headaches after consuming wine.

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How Tannins Impact Wine Quality and Aging

How Tannins Impact Wine Quality and Aging

by George Bato | Mar 14, 2023

In wine, tannins come primarily from the skins, seeds, and stems of the grapes, as well as the oak barrels they are aged in.

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