Our very own Jason Wise sits down with Checkmate Winery's Graham Nordin and Spencer Kelly to discuss British Columbia's premiere wine region, the Okanagan Valley. They chat about the area's history, the diverse range of grapes that thrive here, how Checkmate winery is leading the way in producing premium wine, and what the future holds for this very exciting wine region!
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A Conversation about Oregon Sparkling
Claire Coppi sits down with Arabilis winemaker Kenny McMahon to discuss traditional method sparkling wine production in Oregon. Kenny talks about why Oregon's climate and terroir are the ideal place to make sparkling wines of balance, complexity, and elegance as well as his approach when it comes...
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A Conversation with Alice Anderson
Alice Anderson has worked harvests and made wine all over the world. When the chance came to revitalize a historic Santa Barbara vineyard and begin making her own wine, she jumped at the chance. We talk with her about regenerative farming and a revolution happening in Santa Barbara Wine Country.
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A Conversation about Wines of the Year
Jason Wise and Claire Coppi look back at 2023 and debate their most impactful wines of the year.
