(2019) What do you get when you take a couple of lawyers and give them some wine grapes?
No joke: A historic operation.
On this episode, we take you deep inside Barrister Winery in Spokane, and share the story of how two local attorneys channeled their love for wine into this unique operation inside a historic location. We also catch-up with families behind Pearl and Stone Wine Company of North Bend, then we go out for a beer in Bend and learn the history of Cascade Lakes Brewing.
Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.
(2019) What happens when you buy a wine operation with a stellar reputation and set your sights on the future?
Then what happens when you buy a SECOND winery?
We get a chance to meet the new owners of some long time wine operations, and hear the story of what's next for these two Woodinville stalwarts under the new Tinte Cellars label. Then, we head out to the Snoqualmie Valley to find out more about the region's newest group of wineries, and how they're marketing a unique experience. The episode ends with a visit to central Oregon, where a cider favorite has been forced to change its name from Atlas to Avid Cider.
Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.
(2019) In some parts of the Pacific Northwest, its just not very easy to grow wine grapes. Specifically, western Washington just isn't the place you find a lot of vineyards.
Until you look very closely.
This week, we feature to story of Skagit Crest Vineyard & Winery of La Conner, Washington. We find out how a couple found a way to live and make wine close to home! Then we travel to the most eastern part of Washington to meet some brewers who have really gone to the dogs. There's plenty of evidence when you hear the names of some of the beers at English Setter Brewery in Spokane Valley.
Join host Brian Calvert for all this, plus Master of Wine Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery stops by to answer our wine questions, Justin Stiefel of Heritage Distilling Company mixes-up our "Drink of the Week," and the "Wine Moms" will have a wine recommendation.