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...
by George Bato | Apr 10, 2024
WINEMAKER INTERVIEW WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND JULIEN FAYARD SOME BACKGROUND ON JULIEN FAYARD Born with an innate passion for wine, Julian embarked on a journey destined to lead him to the pinnacle of winemaking acclaim. His story, as intricate and...
by George Bato | May 19, 2023
CASA PIENA 2015 CABERNET SAUVIGNONESTATE GROWN NAPA VALLEY Carmen Policy has had a celebrated 25-year career as an executive in the NFL, including playing a key role in all five of the San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl winning teams, and also 5 years as President, CEO...