Episodes

Jun 14, 2020
Jun 14, 2020
34 min
Simon Faury may be the new winemaker for Crown Point Vineyards, but he is far from new. Simon brings years of experience from such storied names as Mondavi, Harlan, and Merryvale. Listen in to learn more as Simon shares with Ilona.

Jun 14, 2020
Jun 14, 2020
47 min
Simon Faury may be the new winemaker for Crown Point Vineyards, but he is far from new. Simon brings years of experience from such storied names as Mondavi, Harlan, and Merryvale. Listen in to learn more as Simon shares with Ilona.

Jun 7, 2020
From Seed to Bottle Part 3
Jun 7, 2020
Jun 7, 2020
37 min
This special series of episodes is the audio version of a special panel Ilona hosted featuring three renowned vineyard managers and viticulture experts: Michael Wolfe owns a vineyard management service and is the vineyard manager for Scarecrow Wines. Garret Buckland owns Premier Viticultural Services and is a past president of the Napa Valley Grape Growers. Rob Harris is the Director of Vineyard Operations for Three Sticks Winery in Sonoma County. Listen in for their insight into the processes involved in producing some of the best wines in the world!

Jun 7, 2020
From Seed to Bottle Part 2
Jun 7, 2020
Jun 7, 2020
35 min
This special series of episodes is the audio version of a special panel Ilona hosted featuring three renowned vineyard managers and viticulture experts: Michael Wolfe owns a vineyard management service and is the vineyard manager for Scarecrow Wines. Garret Buckland owns Premier Viticultural Services and is a past president of the Napa Valley Grape Growers. Rob Harris is the Director of Vineyard Operations for Three Sticks Winery in Sonoma County. Listen in for their insight into the processes involved in producing some of the best wines in the world!

Jun 7, 2020
From Seed to Bottle Part 1
Jun 7, 2020
Jun 7, 2020
37 min
This special series of episodes is the audio version of a special panel Ilona hosted featuring three renowned vineyard managers and viticulture experts: Michael Wolfe owns a vineyard management service and is the vineyard manager for Scarecrow Wines. Garret Buckland owns Premier Viticultural Services and is a past president of the Napa Valley Grape Growers. Rob Harris is the Director of Vineyard Operations for Three Sticks Winery in Sonoma County. Listen in for their insight into the processes involved in producing some of the best wines in the world!

Jun 1, 2020
Jun 1, 2020
30 min
Listen in as Ilona sits down with Erin Kirschenmann, the managing editor for Wine Business Monthly. Erin shares about her role in wine media as well as the business of wine and the media. Ilona and and Erin also discuss the impact of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 1, 2020
Erin Kirschenmann and the Business of Wine
Jun 1, 2020
Jun 1, 2020
30 min
Listen in as Ilona sits down with Erin Kirschenmann, the managing editor for Wine Business Monthly. Erin shares about her role in wine media as well as the business of wine and the media. Ilona and and Erin also discuss the impact of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

May 18, 2020
History, Family, and Wine in Pope Valley, Part 2
May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020
30 min
Napa Valley has a rich and storied history. Yet, there are not many wineries with more than 100 years of history and tradition. Pope Valley Winery was established in 1897. 100 years later, the Eakles purchased the property and brought new life to Pope Valley. In 2009, the next chapter began when siblings, David and Diana took over operations. Listen in as Ilona sits down with them, and their assistant winemaker, Greg Fitzgerald.

May 18, 2020
History, Family, and Wine in Pope Valley
May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020
29 min
Napa Valley has a rich and storied history. Yet, there are not many wineries with more than 100 years of history and tradition. Pope Valley Winery was established in 1897. 100 years later, the Eakles purchased the property and brought new life to Pope Valley. In 2009, the next chapter began when siblings, David and Diana took over operations. Listen in as Ilona sits down with them, and their assistant winemaker, Greg Fitzgerald.

May 11, 2020
A Day at Summit Lake Vineyards Part 3
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
30 min
Summit Lake Vineyards is the true picture of a family vineyard. Bob Brakesman began their Angwin Winery almost 50 years ago. Now, while he manages the vineyards, his son, Brian, makes the wine and his daughter, Heather Griffin, runs sales and marketing. Listen in as Ilona talks with Brian and Heather.

