August 3, 2026 (Boonville, CA) — In the 2026 competition, held July 30th, judges Dan Berger, Laura Ness and Greg Richtarek awarded thirty gold medals to the 87 entries. This […]
Six legacy wineries honored for forging a path
This week we’re discussing whether Cabernet Franc is becoming New York’s new signature grape, why even locals in Bordeaux are turning away from Bordeaux wine...
This episode features a conversation with Elias Fernandez, longtime winemaker at Shafer Vineyards in Napa Valley. Fernandez, who was raised by migrant farm workers in the Napa Valley, traces his path from studying enology at UC Davis to joining Shafer in 1984, where...
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