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Jan 6, 2020
Jan 6, 2020
22 min
In this episode, Ilona sat down with Chris Bently and talked about his journey that includes architecture, agriculture, and, of course, spirits!
Bentley Heritage Distillery sits in a 100-year old flour mill in Minden, NV. While the distillery is new, the Bently family has deep roots in Minden dating back to the 1960s and the Bently Nevada Corporation. Chris has since become an established entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Jan 6, 2020
Jan 6, 2020
22 min
Bentley Heritage Distillery sits in a 100-year old flour mill in Minden, NV. While the distillery is new, the Bently family has deep roots in Minden dating back to the 1960s and the Bently Nevada Corporation. Chris has since become an established entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In this episode, Ilona sat down with Chris Bently and talked about his journey that includes architecture, agriculture, and, of course, spirits!
Jan 6, 2020
Jan 6, 2020
44 min
This week, Ilona shares her time with Claudio Naranja. Claudio was in San Francisco to promote the wines of Chile as the current President of the Vinas de Colchagua, a group of 17 wineries in the Colchagua Valley. Claudio is also the general manager for Los Vascos Winery. Los Vascos is one of the amazing properties purchased by Château Lafite Rothschild.
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Jan 2, 2020
Jan 2, 2020
29 min
In this episode, Ilona was able to sit down with winemaker Aaron Pott. Aaron is the owner and winemaker for Pott Wines. He is also known for his work as the winemaker for brands such as Quixote, Blackbird, and Seven Stones. In 2019, he served as the chairman for Premiere Napa Valley. Listen in as he shares more of his story.
Jan 1, 2020
Jan 1, 2020
25 min
Donald Patz sits down to share more than 40 years of wine business knowledge and stories with our listeners. Whether you know him from Patz & Hall or one of his current projects, you'll enjoy listening as Donald shares his passion!
Dec 31, 2019
Dec 31, 2019
29 min
There are many great figures across the history of Napa Valley. Some of those individuals are still here today passing on their wisdom and stories. This week, we sat down with one such man - Dick Peterson. We hope you'll enjoy this episode and the others that follow.
Dec 30, 2019
Dec 30, 2019
30 min
This week, Ilona sits down with the legendary Napa County vintner, Dario Sattui. Following in his great-grandfather's footsteps, Dario started his first winery in 1975. Since then, V. Sattui and Castello di Amorosa have become two of Napa's most popular destinations. Listen in to learn about the history and future for these properties and this family.
Dec 29, 2019
Dec 29, 2019
29 min
This week, Ilona sat down with Scott Caraccioli of Caraccioli Cellars. In addition to their still wines, Caraccioli is producing some of the best sparkling wine in California.
Dec 28, 2019
Dec 28, 2019
30 min
This week we sit down with a man that started life in New York and now tends some of the most valuable grapes in Napa Valley. Listen as he shares his journey as well as some insight into wine making from the viewpoint of a vineyard manager.
Dec 27, 2019
Dec 27, 2019
29 min
This week, Ilona visited Krisztian Karkus, Chef-owner of Tisza Bistro in Windsor, CA. Kristian has a rich history from Hungary to The Heritage in Napa to Hungary and to Windsor, CA. This fun interview took place in the restaurant while the staff prepped for dinner. Listen in as Krisztian shares his passion for soulful food and dining.