by George Bato | Sep 15, 2024
WINEMAKER INTERVIEW WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER SOME BACKGROUND ON CHRIS CARPENTER In this edition of Meet the Winemaker, Chris Carpenter’s journey into winemaking began unexpectedly during a fateful trip to Napa Valley in 1993....
by George Bato | Jun 15, 2024
MEET THE WINEMAKER WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND JEFF PISONI SOME BACKGROUND ON JEFF PISONI Jeff Pisoni, a prominent figure in California’s winemaking scene, comes from the renowned Pisoni family, which significantly contributed to the Santa Lucia...
by George Bato | May 11, 2024
WINEMAKER INTERVIEW WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND JESSE KATZ Jesse Katz is a winemaking sensation renowned for becoming the youngest head winemaker at Lancaster Estate in the U.S. in 2010. Jesse’s journey from prodigy to powerhouse includes garnering...
by George Bato | May 6, 2024
WINEMAKER INTERVIEW WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND DAN KOSTA Dan Kosta was a co-founder of Kosta Browne Winery with his partner, winemaker Michael Browne. They started the winery in 1997, fueled by their shared passion for Pinot Noir, though neither had prior...
by George Bato | May 1, 2024
WINEMAKER INTERVIEW WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND PHILIPPE MELKA SOME BACKGROUND ON PHILIPPE MELKA Renowned as one of the world’s foremost winemakers, Philippe Melka was named one of the top nine wine consultants in the world by Robert Parker. Melding...
