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Podcasts by Understanding Wine: Austin Beemans Interviews with Winemakers
High Definition Video Podcast Understanding Wine. Video interviews with famous wine makers. Travel videos of wine country complete with wine vineyard profiles. Wine ratings and reviews in the style of Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, and Robert Parker.
Visits to Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Bordeaux, France, Burgundy, Italy, Germany, and many many more.
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The ONLY PRE-PHYLLOXERA Port Vineyard. QUINTA DO NOVAL NACIONAL. from 2023-12-11T17:19
Visit the Nacional Vineyard of Quinta do Noval with Austin Beeman in Portugal.
The Nacional vineyard at Quinta do Noval in Portugal is consid...
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Making PORT WINE with Quinta do Bomfim: Dow's Port. Symington Family Estates from 2023-12-07T20:08
Visit Quinta do Bomfim (Dow's Port) in Pinhão, Portugal with Austin Beeman. This guided tour of the winery discusses the history of the winery, the na...
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Coming Soon: Porto and Wines of the Douro Valley from 2023-11-30T18:08
COMING SOON TO UNDERSTANDING WINE WITH AUSTIN BEEMAN
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The First Thing I liked About Portugal. Cheap Wine. Coimbra, Portugal. November 6, 2023 from 2023-11-08T00:57
Turns out that the wine here is really cheap. Coimbra, Portugal. November 6, 2023
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Sustainability at Elena Walch from 2023-04-28T18:20
As Karoline Walch and I walked the vineyards, the important concept of sustainability came up.
“My family has been here for five generations and I hope the ...
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Vigna Kastelaz: Elena Walch's Iconic Gewurztraminer Vineyard from 2023-04-22T18:26
Kastelaz has the prestigious additional denomination of VIGNA. It is an additional mention of a smaller geographical origin and designs the smallest historical / geographic...
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Elena Walch: The History in the Cellars from 2023-04-19T18:13
The Elena Walch winery in Alto Adige / Sudtirol is iconic and inspirational. Elena’s arrival in 1980s launched a quality transformation that would reset what was possible for this mountainous re...
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Aging the Teroldego of Agricola Foradori: with Winemaker Theo Zierock from 2023-04-15T18:27
The Wines of Agricola Foradori are made for aging, but so few people get a chance to try them that way. Winemaker Theo Zierock takes us into the cellars and talk about the experience of these ma...
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A Guided Tour into the Cellars of Agricola Foradori from 2023-03-14T01:05
Of course, wine is made in the vineyard, but as Winemaker Theo Zierock of Agricola Foradori shows us, it also requires interesting work ...
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Wolves, Phylloxera, and Bears, Oh My! with Agricola Foradori from 2023-02-27T17:19
Some brief thoughts from Winemaker Theo Zierock of Agricola Foradori in the vineyards of Italy.
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Farming for Wine at Agricola Foradori: Biodynamics, Cover Crops, and the Honor of Being a Farmer from 2023-02-15T19:25
There is something special about farming for wine. Winemaker Theo Zierock of Agricola Foradori discussed the topic during my visit. In this vi...
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Kanye West and Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, or How to Keep a Good Wine Region Down. Agricola Foradori from 2023-01-30T17:43
Kanye West's celebrity endorsement! Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio's stranglehold on the winemakers of the region!
Theo Zierock of Agricola Foradori discusses the challenges that get in th...
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Agricola Foradori: the Vineyards, the Dolomites, and the Teroldego Wine from 2023-01-11T22:54
Theo Zierock on the Dolomites, Teroldego, and the Vineyards of Agricola Foradori
Episode #84 of Understanding Wine with Austin Beeman
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Agricola Foradori's Bottle Shapes with Theo Zierock from 2022-10-17T16:34
Each of the wine bottles of Agricola Foradori tell a different story with their shapes. Theo Zierock walks us through what it all means for the wine.
Enjingi 1994 Grasevina. Slovonia, Croatia. from 2022-07-29T16:47:16
The winemaker of the historic Enjingi winery in Slovonia, Croatia opens a beautiful bottle of 1994 Grasevina white wine. Completely zero sulfur, the wine was showing fresh and beautiful.
Dingač Vineyard - Croatia's Grand Cru. from 2022-07-22T18:10:24
A short video from the commanding heights of Dingač Vineyard, Croatia's Grand Cru.
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A Master Class in Oregon Pinot Noir: Ken Wright of Ken Wright Cellars from 2022-06-08T14:14:19
A 13 minute Master Class in Oregon Pinot Noir with Owner and Winemaker Ken Wright of Ken Wright Cellars.
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Chasselas in the Willamette Valley. Winemaker Jason Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards from 2022-05-05T19:28:07
Jason Lett, owner and winemaker of The Eyrie Vineyards discusses their experimental planting of Chasselas in the Willamette Valley and the strange way they trellis the sprawling vines.
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Mowing Between the Vines: Winemaker Jason Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards from 2022-04-29T15:21:29
Jason Lett, owner and winemaker of The Eyrie Vineyards discusses a special italian tractor that is used to mow between the vines of his vineyards.
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Pinot Meunier: the Backup Plan. Jason Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards from 2022-04-27T16:37:25
Jason Lett, owner and winemaker of The Eyrie Vineyards talks about Pinot Meunier and show sparkling wine might have been his father, David Lett's, back-up plan for Oregon Wine Country.
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Organic Viticulture: The History of Organic Wine at Eyrie Vineyards. Winemaker Jason Lett. from 2022-04-26T16:46:47
Jason Lett, owner and winemaker of The Eyrie Vineyards talks about the long history of making organic wine on their Oregon Willamette Valley vineyards.
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Trousseau in The Eyrie Vineyards with Winemaker Jason Lett from 2022-04-25T18:22:49
Jason Lett, owner and winemaker of The Eyrie Vineyards on Trousseau. That red wine grape that has surprisingly much in common with white wines.
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Accidental Melon de Bourgogne: Jason Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards from 2022-04-24T15:05:46
Jason Lett, owner and winemaker of The Eyrie Vineyards discusses how his father, David Lett, accidentally planted Melon de Bourgogne.
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Walking the Original Vines of Eyrie Vineyards with Jason Lett, Owner&Winemaker from 2021-12-15T17:32:34
Austin Beeman visits the Original Vines of Eyrie Vineyards with Owner and Winemaker Jason Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards.
Old Vine Chardonnay at Bethel Heights Vineyard. from 2021-12-06T00:17:35
Family Owner and Winemaker Ben Casteel of Bethel Heights Vineyard shows Austin Beeman around his old vines. Specifically some own-rooted Wente Clone Chardonnay and Geneva Double Curtain Trellisi...
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Geneva Double Curtain trellising at Bethel Heights Vineyard. #quicktaste from 2021-09-16T20:53:17
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Talking Wente-Clone Chardonnay with Winemaker Ben Casteel of Bethel Heights Vineyard from 2021-09-06T15:41:58
Owner and Winemaker of Bethel Heights Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Ben Casteel talks about own-rooted Wente Chardonnay and shows why this is such a desired type of Chardonnay
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Veraison at Eyrie Vineyards with Owner/Winemaker Jason Lett. #quicktaste from 2021-09-02T18:04:55
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How a Bottle of Bleach Fights Phylloxera at The Eyrie Vineyards from 2021-08-31T21:11:34
Jason Lett, owner and winemakers of The Eyrie Vineyards shows how a bottle of bleach can help protect #organic vineyards.
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Independent Wine Media in the Post-COVID World: How Wineries, Regions, and Content Creators Can Effectively Collaborate. from 2021-08-27T18:27:43
Independent Wine Media in the Post-COVID World: How Wineries, Regions, and Content Creators Can Effectively Collaborate.
By Austin Beeman
"2020 was the year the wine business chang...
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Exploring Glen Manor Vineyards with Owner&Winegrower Jeff White from 2021-05-09T21:26:39
Explore Glen Manor Vineyards in Front Royal, Virginia with Owner / Winegrower Jeff White. Bump through the biodiverse vineyards, learn the history, and soar about the vineyards with drone photog...
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Discussing Wine and War with Filmmakers Mark Ryan and Mark Johnston from 2021-02-17T20:49:04
Austin Beeman interviews Filmmakers Mark Ryan and Mark Johnston about their Lebanese Wine documentary: Wine and War.
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UW047 - On Oregon Pinot Noir. St Innocent Winemaker Mark Vlossak from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
UW041 - Elk Cove Pinot Gris. Tasting with the Winemaker. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Elk Cove Winemaker, Adam Campbell, takes us through a tasting of the Elk Cove 2011 Pinot Gris. For shownotes goto www.austinbeeman.com Listen
UW036 - "Wine Is Not Made. It's Grown." Kevin O'Connor, Lioco Wine Company from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kevin O'Connor explains why wine is "Grown-not made." For shownotes go to www.understandingwine.tv
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UW035 - Old Vine Carignan and California's Lost Vineyards. Kevin O'Connor of Lioco Wine Company (5 of 6) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kevin O'Connor of Lioco Wine Company talks about California's old vine Carignan vineyards. For shownotes go to www.understandingwine.tv ...
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What Wine Should I Bring to a Dinner Party? from 2020-12-28T21:58:38
The following is a clip taken from Austin Beeman's interview on the Upside of 40 Podcast with Sean Mooney.
Topic: What Wine Should I Bring to a Dinner Party?
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What is the Best Way to Learn About Wine? from 2020-12-28T18:46:58
The following is a clip taken from Austin Beeman's interview on the Upside of 40 Podcast...
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Wet Ferrets&Cardboard Boxes: Detecting Flawed Bottles of Wine in Restaurants from 2020-12-27T19:58:56
The following is a clip taken from Austin Beeman's interview on the Upside of 40 Podcast with Sean Mooney.
Topic: Wet Ferrets & Carboard Boxes: Detecting Flawed Bottles of Wine in Restaur...
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Perfect Wine and Food Pairing: The One Rule from 2020-11-16T17:57:54
The following is a clip taken from Austin Beeman's interview on the Upside of 40 Podcast with Sean Mooney.
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Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars. The Complete Interview from 2020-08-01T20:22:38
Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars is not what you would expect from someone making some of California's best Pinot Noir.
He is African-American in an industry where diversity is in the terro...
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Glen Manor Vineyards: Petit Manseng with WineMaker Jeff White from 2020-07-25T19:12:07
Winemaker Jeff White of Glen Manor Vineyards takes Austin Beeman into his vineyards in Front Royal, Virginia to discuss the Petit Manseng grape variety.
White explains why he thinks this ...
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RDV Vineyards: A Short Tour of an Elite Virginia Winery from 2020-04-06T20:02:32
Enjoy this brief visit to RDV Vineyards in Virginia, an elite producer of Bordeaux-styled wines.
Chianti Classico: Rancia Vineyard with Felsina from 2020-03-16T23:40:53
Explore Rancia Vineyard in Chianti Classico, Italy.
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The Greatest Prosecco Vineyard: Cartizze from 2020-02-15T23:18:03
Lenné Estate with Proprietor Steve Lutz from 2020-02-10T01:11:14
Walk the Lenné Estate Vineyard with Proprietor Steve Luz.
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Youngberg Hill with Winegrower Wayne Bailey from 2020-02-01T01:59:50
Wayne Bailey, Winegrower of Youngberg Hill, discusses five of the wines that he produces at Youngberg Hill in the Willamette Valley of Or...
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In Alloro Vineyard with Owner / Winegrower Dave Nemarnik from 2019-10-24T00:35:28
Tour Alloro Vineyard in the Willamette Valley with Owner and Winegrower Dave Nemarnik.
Alloro brings Old-World allure to Oregon, just 30 minutes southwest of Portland.
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Mount Eden Vineyards - Tik Tok Edition from 2019-09-29T17:01:47
Austin Beeman explores the beautiful Mount Eden Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. Sipping Pinot Noir at 2300 feet of elevation with an epic view of San Jose and Silicon Valley. Watchi...
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The First Seyval Blanc Planting in the Willamette Valley from 2019-06-17T22:48:49
Dave Specter, Owner and Winemaker of Bell's Up Winery, discusses his planting of Seyval Blanc in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.
This the first Seyval Blanc planting in the Willamette Vall...
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Vidon Vineyard and their Pinot Noir Clone Program from 2019-06-10T20:47:47
Winemaker David Bellows discusses the three clones of Pinot Noir grown on the Vidon Vineyard Estate with Austin Beeman.
Owned & operated by Don & Vicki Hagge since 1999, Vidon Vineyard is...
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Notre Dame de Paris. A Tribute to the Cathedral of Notre Dame from 2019-04-20T00:20:14
Notre Dame de Paris.
The famous cathedral in Paris, France was severe damaged a few days ago by fire.
While there was a fire in the cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, I thought of h...
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Growing Soave Classico. UW065 from 2019-02-27T14:00
What makes Soave Classico exceptional - and separate from Soave DOC? In this short video, you'll join Austin Beeman and Suavia on a hills of Soave Classico to explore that question.
Restoring Trebbiano di Soave: the Original Grape of Soave Classico from 2019-02-13T17:11
Join Austin Beeman in Soave Classico as he learns about the restoration of the indigenous grape variety of Soave Classico - Trebbiano di Soave.
The featured winery is Suavia, producer of ...
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Bordeaux Vintage 2016 - A First Look from 2019-02-06T22:34:14
Austin Beeman's first impressions of the 2016 Bordeaux Vintage from the Union of Grand Crus tasting in Chicago.
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Opening the 1947 Alsatian Riesling at Bistro du Sommelier Paris. UW063 from 2019-01-27T21:14:06
It isn't easy to open a bottle of 1947 Alsatian Riesling, but the team at Le Bistro du Sommelier Paris have the tools and the skills.
This amazing restaurant is owned by Philippe Faure-Br...
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The 1947 Alsatian Riesling and Bistro du Sommelier Paris. UW062 from 2019-01-20T19:00:52
Explore one of Paris' finest wine cellars. Le Bistro du Sommelier, run by Phillippe Faure-Brac www.austinbeeman.com
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Cristom Vineyards - Harvest 2018 from 2019-01-10T18:52:43
For the show notes click here: http://www.austinbeeman.com/blog/2018/11/12/cristomvideo2018
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Grochau Cellars - Harvest 2018 from 2018-10-17T20:46:23
A quick snapshot into the harvest of 2018 for John Grochau and Grochau Cellars. This small winery in Oregon's Willamette Valley is producing incredible Pinot Noirs.
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UW061 - One Pet Peeve About the Wine Business. Mac McDonald (part seven) from 2018-07-20T23:37:22
Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars explains the one thing he would change about the wine business. www.austinbeeman.com
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UW060 - Advice to New Pinot Noir Drinkers. Mac McDonald (part six) from 2018-06-14T20:17:02
Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars talks to Austin Beeman about how he believes that new wine drinkers should approach Pinot Noir. www.austinbeeman.com
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UW059 - Pairing Food with Pinot Noir. Mac McDonald (part five) from 2018-05-30T20:39:45
Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars talks about the many different ways to pair Pinot Noir with food. www.austinbeeman.com
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UW058 - What Does Wine Mean to You? Mac McDonald (part four) from 2018-05-08T20:42:01
Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars answers Austin Beeman's signature question. www.austinbeeman.com
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UW057 - What Makes Sonoma Pinot Noir Special? Mac McDonald (part three) from 2018-04-05T18:44:22
Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars discuss the specific characteristics that make California Pinot Noir - and specifically Sonoma Pinot Noir - so special.
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UW056 - How (and Why) to Grow Pinot Noir. Mac McDonald (part two) from 2018-03-27T16:54:15
Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars discusses why he chose to grow great Pinot Noir and the complex challenges that he faces. www.austinbeeman.com
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UW055 - From Rural Texas to Napa Valley. Mac McDonald (part one) from 2018-03-20T21:03:07
Mac McDonald of Vision Cellars tells the story of his wine adventure. Starting in rural Texas and ending up a winemaker in California. www.austinbeeman.c...
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Chateau Musar - A Lebanese Wine Seminar with Marc Hochar. from 2017-12-27T20:26:57
Marc Hochar of Chateau Musar - the world famous Lebanese wine - gives a wine seminar about Chateau Musar. This Chateau Musar wine class is presented by Cutting Edge Selections, Broadbent Selecti...
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Half-bottles, Restaurants, and the Meaning of Wine. Elizabeth Pressler of Elizabeth Spencer Winery: The Complete Interview from 2017-08-06T03:13:06
My interview with Elizabeth Pressler of Elizabeth Spencer Winery was a pleasant wine conversation with a pleasant lady who mak...
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Biodynamic, Sustainable, and Organic Wine. Rebecca Work of Ampelos Cellars from 2017-07-31T23:40:42
Biodynamic wine? Organic Wine? Sustainability? In the world of wine, these are terms of confusion for even experienced wine drinkers. In my interview with Rebecca Work of Listen
UW054 - Extra-Sec and the Craziness of Extra-Dry Labeling - Larry Mawby of L Mawby (part three) from 2016-04-12T20:25:36
http://www.austinbeeman.com Interview with L Mawby Winemaker Larry Mawby (part 3 of 3.) Mawby discusses why he chose to call some of his wines "extra-sec"
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UW053 - The Rise of Sparkling Wine in Northern Michigan with Larry Mawby of L. Mawby from 2016-03-01T19:37:08
Larry Mawby of L. Mawby / M. Lawrence discusses the rise of Sparkling Wine in the Leelanlau Peninsula of Northern Michigan.
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UW052 - Larry Mawby on the Meaning of Wine. From L. Mawby in Northern Michigan from 2016-02-03T00:58:31
An interview with Larry Mawby of L. Mawby / M Lawrence in Leelanau Pennisula, Michigan.
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UW051 - The Meaning of Wine (with St. Innocent Winemaker, Mark Vlossak) from 2015-11-02T01:27:56
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UW050 - Discovering Great Oregon Terroir With St Innocent Winemaker Mark Vlossak from 2015-02-13T23:38
St. Innocent Winemaker Mark Vlossak talks about the challenges of New World terroir and the journey of discovery that Oregon Winemakers experience.
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UW049 - Going Deeper in Oregon's Terroir with St. Innocent Winemaker Mark Vlossak from 2015-01-09T00:07:26
An interview with St. Innocent Winery Winemaker Mark Vlossak on Oregon Wine (part 3). Mark Vlossak digs deeper into the concept of terroir by explaining the four things that make up terroir. Listen
UW046 - Chehalem Winery. Wynne Peterson-Nedry Interview from 2014-08-11T03:36:20
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UW045 - Anne Amie Vineyards. Winemaker Thomas Houseman from 2014-02-23T00:20:34
An interview with Anne Amie Vineyards Winemaker Thomas Houseman.
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UW044 - What Makes a Good Site to Plant Oregon Pinot Noir? - Elk Cove Vineyards from 2013-07-22T00:54:08
Elk Cove Vineyards Owner/Winemaker Adam Campbell discusses what makes a good site to plant Pinot Noir in Oregon. For shownotes goto www.aust...
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UW043 - Elk Cove Vineyards. Interview with Owner/Winemaker from 2013-07-05T22:24:58
Interview with Adam Campbell - Owner/Winemaker of Elk Cove Vineyards. for shownotes goto www.austinbeeman.com
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UW042 - Elk Cove Vineyards 2010 'Mount Richmond' Pinot Noir from 2013-06-25T00:51
Tasting Elk Cove Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir 'Mount Richmond' with Winemaker Adam Campbell. For shownotes go to www.austinbeeman.com
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UW040 - Cristom Vineyards - Wine Tasting on the Patio in Oregon from 2013-05-01T05:15
Wine Tasting on the patio at Cristom Vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hill AVA in Willamette Valley, Oregon.
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UW039 - Thomas Gerrie of Thomas Gerrie Wines - Oregon Pinot Noir. from 2013-02-01T00:09
Thomas Gerrie talks about the 2009 Thomas Gerrie Pinot Noir from Oregon. For shownotes go to www.austinbeeman.com
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UW038 - Samuel Guibert of Mas de Daumas Gassac from 2012-10-08T05:40
Samuel Guibert, owner and winemaker of Mas de Daumas Gassac, talks about being the "Grand Cru of the Midi."
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UW037 - Dave Phinney of Orin Swift Interview. Creator of The Prisoner. from 2012-08-05T03:08
Dave Phinney Owner/Winemaker of Orin Swift (Creator of The Prisoner) talks about his career and the wine industry. Shownotes at www.austinbeeman.com
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