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The Wine Makers
A laid-back journey into the heart of wine culture Every week, hosts Sam Coturri, Bart Hansen, and Brian Casey pull the cork on real conversations with winemakers, growers, sommeliers, and industry trailblazers from Sonoma and beyond. The Wine Makers blends deep knowledge with a relaxed, no-snobbery approach to everything from biodynamic farming to rebellious cider makers and sake artisans. These are not dry lectures or polished promos—just passionate people talking shop over a glass (or three). The hosts’ decades of hands-on experience in vineyards, cellars, and tasting rooms fuel lively discussions about sustainability, storytelling, and the changing world of wine. Whether you’re just starting to explore wine or already know your skin-contact from your carbonic maceration, this show delivers honest insight, practical advice, and plenty of personality. Pour a glass and press play.
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Nov 23, 2018 • 1h 17min
The Wine Makers – Raj Iyer
Raj Iyer was raised in India, where his father let him try Chablis at a very young age. He recalls that memory in the wines he makes today from two famed Sangiacamo vineyards. A chance meeting on the Sonoma square connects Raj with the famous artist who created his beautiful labels. The passion and thoughtfulness come through clearly in his wines.
We recorded this episode at the Rhone Room, owned by Sondra Bernstein from The Girl & The Fig. Sondra sits down and reveals her newest project, a podcast about food called “The Bite Goes On”
http://www.oceanschurning.com
https://www.facebook.com/OceansChurning/
1-707-583-6819
Nov 16, 2018 • 1h 20min
The Wine Makers – Tres Goetting
This week the guys sit down with Tres Goetting of Robert Biale Vineyards in Napa. From a history of delivering jug wine in Napa to the leading producer of Zin in Napa, Biale wines are now crafted and overseen by Tres Goetting. Tres is both a tremendous musician and an extraordinarily talented wine maker. We talk about their vineyards, the highest quality fruit and Tres’s own style of crafting these excellent wines. You’ll also hear Tres talk about his new line “Aesop Wines”.
Robert Biale Vineyards:
Instagram: @bialevineyards
Facebook: Robert Biale Vineyards
Twitter: @BialeVineyards
Pinterest: Robert Biale Vineyards
Website: https://biale.com/
Aesop Wines:
Instagram: @aesopwines
Website: https://www.aesopwines.com/
Nov 9, 2018 • 55min
The Wine Makers – Harvest
The guys sit down to cover Harvest 2018 in all its beauty. Sam and Bart report that while harvest may be complete, there is still lots of ‘round the clock work to be done. They’re joined by Isabel Gassier from Nimes, France and talk about the upcoming Grenache release and creating new wines in the style Philippe Cambie.
Nov 2, 2018 • 1h 44min
The Wine Makers – Chris Leonard
Chris Leonard takes a very thoughtful and tactical approach to making his wines and works with Roussanne and Zinfandel exclusively. How does a kid from Missouri end up making wine in California? Sometimes a chance meeting at Stinson Beach with a woman who happens to work for Caymus. Daan Smeets, Restaurant Man for 38 North and Sante sits in and teaches us about Dutch wines and that crazy language.
Leonard Wine Company
leonardwineco.com
1801 Park Avenue, Napa, CA 94558
Oct 26, 2018 • 1h 20min
The Wine Makers – Joel Peterson
The Wine Makers proudly bring you an exceptional interview with the Godfather of Zin, Joel Peterson. From his early days and the beginnings of Ravenswood, to his current passion, the Once & Future Wine Company, Joel takes us on a journey through the world of wine like no one else can. Simply fascinating.
Onceandfuturewine.com
Oct 19, 2018 • 1h 11min
The Wine Makers – Wonderment Wines
After her journey from South Carolina and Italy to Robert Biale Vineyards and Spottswoode in Northern California, Stephanie Cook is on a mission to create beautiful single vineyard designate wines while living life to the fullest and keeping a true sense of balance. With special guest Jeff Cohn.
http://wondermentwines.com
Oct 12, 2018 • 1h 7min
The Wine Makers – David Ramey
The guys sit down with yet another Sonoma County Icon, David Ramey. From his years in France at Chateau Petrus to Healdsburg CA., David Ramey is known as one of California’s best and most respected winemakers. His efforts have helped shape the way many wines in the US are made today. David lets us in on his own philosophies of wine making and life making for a truly authentic and tremendously interesting show.
http://www.rameywine.com
Oct 5, 2018 • 1h 1min
The Wine Makers – Bringing Wine into Focus
The guys talk it up with Cathy Huyghe, CEO and Co- Founder of Enolytics, Author of: Hungry for Wine, Seeing the World through the Lens of a Wine Glass and columnist for Forbes and Inc. magazines. A really fun episode that digs deep into understanding how and what consumers really think about wine. Of course, we taste, talk and laugh as Cathy helps put the World of Wine under analysis.
Sep 28, 2018 • 53min
The Wine Makers – Randall Grahm & Robert Joseph
This episode was recorded at Suite D in Sonoma, where Sondra Bernstein was hosting an International Grenache Day party. We sat down with iconic wine maker Randall Grahm, founder of the Bonny Doon winery.
Randall is a true pioneer in the wine world and a hero to the Rhone community.
Robert Joseph is a wine maker for Le Grand Noir, a winery in the Languedoc- Roussilon. He has also written over 20 books on wine and is a former journalist for the London Sunday Telegraph.
www.bonnydoonvineyard.com
www.legrandnoir.com
Sep 21, 2018 • 1h 31min
The Wine Makers – Mike Benziger
The guys sit down with one of the men that really started the Sonoma wine scene, Mike Benziger. Sitting in Mike’s huge organic garden we talk history, wine and life. A Very special show, enjoy.
